Manitowoc Q270 User Manual

Part Number STH039 8/13 73
COMPARING EVAPORATOR INLET/OUTLET
TEMPERATURES
The temperature of the suction lines entering and
leaving the evaporator alone cannot diagnose an ice
machine. However, comparing these temperatures
during the freeze cycle, along with using Manitowoc’s
Refrigeration System Operational Analysis Table, can
help diagnose an ice machine malfunction.
The actual temperatures entering and leaving the
evaporator vary by model, and change throughout the
freeze cycle. This makes documenting the “normal”
inlet and outlet temperature readings difficult. The key
to the diagnosis lies in the difference between the two
temperatures five minutes into the freeze cycle. These
temperatures must be within 4°C of each other.
Use this procedure to document freeze cycle inlet and
outlet temperatures.
1. Use a quality temperature meter, capable of
taking temperature readings on curved copper
lines.
2. Attach the temperature meter sensing device to
the copper lines entering and leaving the
evaporator.
3. Wait five minutes into the freeze cycle.
4. Record the temperatures below and determine
the difference between them.
5. Use this with other information gathered on the
Refrigeration System Operational Analysis Table
to determine the ice machine malfunction.
Important
Do not simply insert the sensing device under the
insulation. It must be attached to and reading the
actual temperature of the copper line.
___________ ___________ ___________
Inlet
Temperature
Difference must be
within 4°C at 5
minutes
into the freeze cycle
Outlet
Temperature

Manitowoc Q270 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	Q270
Category	Ice Maker
Language	English