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Koolaire KYT0700A - User Manual

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Part Number STH063 9/17
Koolaire
KT Model Ice Machines
Technician’s Handbook

Table of Contents

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Summary

Safety Notices

General Safety Precautions

Read manual, follow instructions, understand hazards, and use caution for safe operation.

Installation

Location of Ice Machine

Criteria for selecting an appropriate indoor location, considering environmental and structural requirements.

Ice Machine Clearance Requirements

Specifies the necessary clearances around the ice machine for proper airflow and ventilation.

Electrical Requirements

Details on voltage, fuse/circuit breaker, and total circuit ampacity needed for the ice machine.

Water Service and Drains

Guidelines for water supply, including potable water connection, and drain line installation.

Water and Drain Line Sizing and Connections

Table detailing specifications for water inlet, water drain, condenser water inlet, and condenser water drain connections.

Calculating Allowable Lineset Distance

Details on line set length, rise, and drop limitations for remote condenser installations.

Operation

Ice Making Sequence of Operation

Details the step-by-step process of ice making, from water purge to harvest and full bin cycles.

Control Board Timers

Information on the timers within the control board that govern freeze and harvest cycles.

Operational Checks

Procedures for checking critical operational aspects, such as ice thickness and slab weights.

Maintenance

Interior Cleaning and Sanitizing

Detailed steps for cleaning and sanitizing the interior of the ice machine every six months.

Remove Parts for Cleaning

Step-by-step guide on how to safely remove specific parts of the ice machine for thorough cleaning.

Cleaning the Condenser

Instructions for cleaning the condenser fins to maintain proper airflow and prevent performance issues.

Troubleshooting

Control Board Test Mode

Instructions on how to enter and use the control board's test mode for diagnostics.

Diagnosing a Machine That Will Not Run

Steps to diagnose why the ice machine is not starting or operating, covering power, fuses, and switches.

No Harvest Cycle with Loss of Harvest Float Contact

Diagnosing issues where the ice machine fails to enter the harvest cycle due to harvest float switch problems.

Premature Harvest Cycle with Harvest Float Switch

Diagnosing why the ice machine enters harvest cycle prematurely related to the harvest float switch.

Ice Production Check

Procedure to check and verify the ice production rate based on operating conditions and cycle times.

Water System Checklist

A checklist to identify and resolve common problems related to the ice machine's water system.

Safety Limits

Explanation of safety limits that stop the ice machine, including how they are indicated and reset.

Safety Limit Checklist

Checklists to help diagnose issues related to Safety Limit #1, covering installation, water, electrical, and refrigeration systems.

Safety Limit #2 Diagnosis

Checklist to diagnose issues related to Safety Limit #2, focusing on harvest time exceeding limits.

Safety Limit 3 Diagnosis

Checklist to diagnose issues related to Safety Limit 3, concerning harvest float switch operation.

Analyzing Discharge Pressure

Procedure for measuring and comparing actual discharge pressure to published values for diagnostics.

Discharge Pressure High Checklist

Checklist for diagnosing causes of high discharge pressure, including installation, airflow, and refrigerant charge.

Analyzing Suction Pressure

Procedure for analyzing suction pressure during the freeze cycle and comparing it to published data.

Harvest Valve

Explanation of the harvest valve's function and normal operation in the ice making cycle.

Refrigeration Component Diagnostics

Guidance on using charts and checklists to diagnose refrigeration component defects.

Component Check Procedures

Compressor Electrical Diagnostics

Procedures for checking compressor resistance (ohm values) and motor windings to ground.

Refrigeration Components

Refrigerant Charge Verification

Importance of correct refrigerant charge and symptoms of incorrect amounts for optimal operation.

Refrigerant Recovery and Evacuation

Recovery and Recharging Procedures

Detailed procedures for recovering refrigerant using recovery equipment and performing system evacuation.

Charging Procedures

Step-by-step instructions for charging the ice machine with the correct amount of refrigerant using a scale or cylinder.

System Contamination Cleanup

Replacing Pressure Controls Without Refrigerant Charge

Electronic Control Board

Koolaire KYT0700A Specifications

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BrandKoolaire
ModelKYT0700A
CategoryIce Maker
LanguageEnglish

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