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INITIAL START PROCEDURE
1. Be sure that the on-off switch is in the “off” position and the ice-clean switch is in the “clean”
position.
2. Turn on the power and water supply and check all supply lines for leaks.
3. Make sure all pump and water tank hoses are connected, then pour 1/2 quart (1/2 liter) of
clean potable water into the circulation system to lubricate and prime the pump(s).
Note: this can be done by either pouring the water directly onto the evaporator, the evaporator
is equipped with drain holes for this purpose and to allow melted frost to drain into the water
tank. In tight spaces a funnel and hose can be used to pour water onto the evaporator.
Alternatively the water can slowly be poured into the clear control stream box on the front of
the water plate or between the evaporator and the top left wall of the water plate.
4. Move the on-off switch to the “on” position and observe the water flowing from the distributor
tube filling the water tank. Also, observe that the water pump is circulating water through the
system. A momentary sucking cavitation sound is normal at the beginning of the process when
the water level is low. The water fill is complete when the water level in the probe tube reaches
the high-level probe. Observe that the water valve is de-energized by ensuring water has
stopped flowing through the distributor tube. Check that there are no water leaks from the
hoses or water tank into the drain pan.
Note: For GB106x models, observe that the water fill difference between the upper and lower
water tanks measured from the top of the control stream box is less than ⅛ inch (3 mm) for “C”
models and ¼ inch (6 mm) for “HK” models.
5. Pull down on the right side of the water plate, stretching the springs until the water plate switch
is disengaged, observe that the pump stops and the actuator motor rotates the cam arms
counter-clockwise. Observe that the cam arms continue to turn, opening the water plate fully,
dumping the water in the tank. After a moment, the cam arm rotation will reverse and close the
water plate. The cam arm rotation will stop when the water plate is fully closed and the water
fill process will repeat.
6. Move the ice-clean switch to the “ice” position, the water plate will cycle down and up one
more time dumping the water. When this completes the machine will begin to make ice,
observe that the compressor and the condenser fan motor, if so equipped, begin to run. If
possible with liquid cooled models ensure there is water flow during the ice making cycle.
7. Test the bin level control operation by holding ice against it. Adjust the controller, if required, to
shut off the ice machine within 30 seconds of contact between the ice and probe.
8. Make sure that the drain pan, ice deflectors and stacking chute (GB106x models and stacked
ice machines only) are properly installed. Replace and secure all the cabinet panels. The front
panel gets secured to the machine with the provided stainless steel sheet metal screws.
9. Discard all the ice from the start-up cycles, then clean and sanitize the ice storage bin
according to the instructions provided with the bin.
10. Complete and mail the registration certificate to the factory. Leave all instructions with the
owner/user.
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