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Manitowoc Q450 User Manual

Manitowoc Q450
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©Manitowoc Ice, Inc.
P/N 80-1099-9 8/03

Table of Contents

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Manitowoc Q450 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelQ450
CondenserAir-cooled
TypeModular
Ice Production Capacity450 lbs/day
RefrigerantR-404A
Ice TypeDice

Summary

General Information

How to Read a Model Number

Explains model number components and their meaning.

Ice Cube Sizes

Describes the different ice cube shapes and dimensions.

Model and Serial Number Location

Indicates where to find model and serial numbers.

Ice Machine Warranty Information

Details about warranty coverage start date.

Installation and Winterization

Location and Clearance Requirements

Criteria for selecting location and required clearances.

Stacking Ice Machines

Instructions for stacking two ice machines on a storage bin.

Calculating Remote Condenser Installation Distances

Guidelines for appropriate line set lengths for remote condensers.

Removal from Service and Winterization

Precautions and procedures for removing machine from service.

Ice Making Sequence of Operation

Self-Contained/Water-Cooled Operation

Details the sequence for self-contained and water-cooled models.

Remote Model Operation

Describes the sequence for remote ice machines.

Electrical System and Component Diagnostics

Wiring Diagram Legend and Overview

Explains symbols and introduces wiring diagrams.

Main Fuse and Bin Switch Checks

Function, specs, and testing for main fuse and bin switch.

Ice Thickness Probe and Water Level Control Diagnostics

How probe and water level circuitry work and are diagnosed.

Compressor Electrical Diagnostics

Testing compressor resistance, windings, and starting components.

Refrigeration System Analysis

Ice Production and Water System Checks

Procedures for checking ice production and water system issues.

Ice Formation Pattern Analysis

Identifying machine issues based on ice formation patterns.

Safety Limit Analysis

Understanding and diagnosing safety limit triggers.

Pressure and Temperature Analysis

Analyzing discharge pressure, suction pressure, and line temperatures.

Harvest Valve and Evaporator Temperature Analysis

Diagnosing harvest valve and evaporator inlet/outlet temperatures.

Refrigerant Handling and System Maintenance

Refrigerant Recovery, Evacuation, and Charging

Procedures for handling refrigerant.

System Contamination Clean-Up

Steps for diagnosing and cleaning contaminated systems.

Filter-Driers and Refrigerant Charge

Filter-drier specs and total refrigerant charge.

Factory Service Training

Service Training Program Details

Information on intensive training program and how to contact.

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