Manitowoc Q130 series User Manual

Q130/Q210/Q270
Series
Ice Machines
Installation, Use, Care
and Service Manual
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Part Number 000001130
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Manitowoc Q130 series Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	Q130 series
Category	Ice Maker
Language	English

Summary

Installation Instructions

Location of Ice Machine

Criteria for selecting a suitable indoor location for the ice machine.

Leveling the Ice Machine

Steps to properly level the ice machine using its adjustable legs.

Electrical Service

Information on voltage, circuit breakers, and grounding requirements for the ice machine.

Water Service/Drains

Guidelines for connecting water supply and drain lines to the ice machine.

Water Supply and Drain Line Sizing/Connections

Specifications for water and drain line sizing and connection types.

Installation Checklist

A list of checks to perform before starting the ice machine.

Ice Machine Operation

Component Identification

Ice Making Sequence of Operation

Describes the step-by-step process of ice production.

Operational Checks

Water Level Check

Freeze Sequence

Ice Bridge Thickness Check

Harvest Sequence

Automatic Shut-Off

Maintenance

Interior Cleaning and Sanitizing

Guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing the ice machine's interior components.

Water Distribution Tube Removal

Float Valve Removal

Remove the Ice Damper

Remove the Bin Door

Ice Machine Inspection

Air-Cooled Condenser Cleaning

Procedure for cleaning the air-cooled condenser fins and filter.

Removal from Service / Winterization

Precautions for removing the ice machine from service or winterizing it.

Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for performing interior cleaning and sanitizing.

Water-Cooled Condenser and Water Regulating Valve Cleaning

Water-Cooled Ice Machines Winterization

Before Calling for Service

Checklist

A troubleshooting checklist to follow before contacting service.

Ice Machine Produces Shallow or Incomplete Cubes

Determining Which Safety Limit Stopped The Ice Machine

How to identify which safety limit triggered a shutdown.

Safety Limit #1

Details on Safety Limit #1: freeze time exceeding 60 minutes for 3 cycles.

Ice Machine Does Not Operate

Low Ice Capacity

Safety Limit #2

Details on Safety Limit #2: harvest time exceeding 3.5 minutes for 3 cycles.

Ice Machine Stops and Restarts

Safety Limit Feature

Explanation of built-in safety limits that stop the ice machine.

Ice Machine Does Not Release Ice or is Slow to Harvest

Ice Machine Does Not Cycle into Harvest Mode

Ice Quality is Poor (Soft or Not Clear)