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Manitowoc S300 User Manual

Manitowoc S300
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Table of Contents

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Manitowoc S300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelS300
Condenser TypeAir-Cooled
Width30 inches
TypeModular
RefrigerantR-404A
Daily Ice Production300 lbs
Ice TypeDice
Power Supply115V/60Hz
Water Connection3/8 inches
Drain Connection3/4 inches

Summary

Safety Notices

Warning

Alerts user to potential personal injury situations.

Caution

Alerts user to potential equipment damage situations.

Procedural Notices

Provides helpful information to assist with work procedures.

Important

Provides information to help perform procedures more efficiently.

General Information

Model Numbers

Lists the models covered by this manual.

How to Read a Model Number

Explains the components and meaning of model numbers.

Ice Cube Sizes

Details the dimensions of different ice cube types.

Model/Serial Number Location

Indicates where to find model and serial numbers.

Energy Efficient Ice Machine Serial Breaks

Identifies serial number breaks for energy efficient machines.

Ice Machine Warranty Information

Details warranty coverage and registration procedures.

Commercial Warranty Coverage

Outlines the terms and conditions of commercial warranty.

Residential Ice Machine Limited Warranty

Details the limited warranty for residential ice machines.

Installation

Location of Ice Machine

Criteria for selecting the proper installation location.

Ice Machine Clearance Requirements

Specifies required clearances for installation and operation.

Ice Machine Heat of Rejection

Provides heat rejection data for various ice machine models.

Remote Condenser Line Set Installation

Instructions for installing remote condenser line sets.

Calculating Remote Condenser Installation Distances

Guides on calculating safe installation distances for remote condensers.

Lengthening or Reducing Line Set Lengths

Procedures for modifying refrigerant line set lengths.

Connecting A Line Set

Step-by-step guide for connecting refrigerant line sets.

Component Identification

S Model Single Evaporator Models

Identifies components of single evaporator S models.

S Model Quad Evaporator Models

Identifies components of quad evaporator S models.

Maintenance

General Maintenance

General guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing the ice machine.

Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedure

Detailed steps for regular cleaning and sanitization.

Heavily Scaled Cleaning Procedure

Procedure for cleaning ice machines with heavy scale buildup.

Parts Removal for Cleaning/Sanitizing

Instructions for removing parts for cleaning and sanitizing.

Removal from Service/Winterization

Self-Contained Air-Cooled Ice Machines

Procedure for removing self-contained air-cooled models from service.

Water-Cooled Ice Machines

Procedure for removing water-cooled models from service.

Remote Ice Machines

Procedure for removing remote ice machines from service.

Sequence of Operation

Self-Contained Air or Water Cooled Operation

Describes the operational sequence for self-contained models.

Safety Timers

Explains the non-adjustable safety timers in the control board.

Safety Limits

Describes safety limits stored and indicated by the control board.

Warm Water Rinse Cycle

Details the operation of the warm water rinse cycle.

Troubleshooting

Safety Limits and Indicators

Explains safety limits and how to identify them via control board lights.

Safety Limit Conditions

Details specific conditions for Safety Limits 1, 2, and 3.

Analyzing Safety Limit Issues

Procedures to determine safety limits for Quad Evaporator models.

Analyzing Why a Safety Limit Stopped the Ice Machine

Explains how safety limits protect the compressor from external causes.

Control Board Testing

Control Board Test Cycle

Steps for running the diagnostic test cycle on the control board.

Troubleshooting By Symptom

Symptom #1: Ice Machine Stops Running

Flowchart and steps for diagnosing a non-running ice machine.

Symptom #2: Long Freeze Cycle / Low Production

Guides for diagnosing issues with freeze cycle or production.

Symptom #3: Ice Machine Will Not Harvest

Flowchart for troubleshooting harvest problems with normal freeze cycles.

Symptom #4: Ice Machine Will Not Harvest, Cubes Melted

Flowchart for diagnosing harvest issues with melted cubes.

Compressor Electrical Diagnostics

Check Compressor Resistance

Procedure to test compressor winding resistance for continuity.

Compressor Locked Rotor Diagnosis

Method to diagnose a seized compressor by checking amp draw.

Compressor High Amps Diagnosis

Guidance on identifying high amperage draw during startup.

Component Check Procedures

Electrical Components

Procedures for checking electrical components like fuses and switches.

Main Fuse Check

Function, specifications, and check procedure for the main fuse.

ICE/OFF/CLEAN Toggle Switch Check

Function, specifications, and check procedure for the toggle switch.

Bin Switch Check

Function, specifications, and diagnostic aids for the bin switch.

Ice Thickness & Water Level Probe Cleaning

Procedure for cleaning the ice thickness and water level probes.

Water Level Control Circuitry Diagnosis

Steps to diagnose water trough overfilling issues.

Ice Thickness Control Circuitry Diagnosis

Steps to diagnose issues with ice harvest initiation.

Maximum Freeze Time and Ice Thickness Check

Information and procedure for checking and adjusting ice thickness probe.

Refrigeration Components

High Pressure Cutout (HPCO) Control

Function, specifications, and check procedure for HPCO control.

Fan Cycle Control

Function, specifications, and check procedure for fan cycle control.

Water Regulating Valve

Function, specifications, and check procedure for water regulating valve.

Harvest Pressure Regulating (HPR) System

Details the HPR system components and operation for remotes.

HPR Diagnostics

Procedures to diagnose issues with the HPR system.

Head Pressure Control Valve Diagnosis

Operation and diagnosis for the head pressure control valve.

Low Pressure Cutout (LPCO) Control

Function and check procedure for LPCO control (S3300 only).

Harvest Pressure Solenoid Valve

Function and check procedure for harvest pressure solenoid valve.

Refrigerant Recovery/Evacuation

Self-Contained Model Procedures

Procedures for recovering and evacuating refrigerant in self-contained models.

Remote Model Procedures

Procedures for recovery and evacuation of refrigerant in remote models.

System Contamination Clean-Up

Determining Severity of Contamination

How to identify and assess system contamination.

Contamination Cleanup Chart

Table correlating symptoms/findings with required cleanup procedures.

Cleanup Procedure

Steps for performing mild system contamination cleanup.

Severe System Contamination

Steps for addressing severe system contamination.

Replacing Pressure Controls Without Removing Refrigerant Charge

Procedure

Steps for replacing pressure controls without releasing refrigerant.

Specifications

Main Fuse Specifications

Specifications for the main fuse.

Fan Cycle Control Specifications

Specifications for fan cycle control setpoints.

High Pressure Cutout (HPCO) Control Specifications

Specifications for HPCO control cut-in and cut-out pressures.

Filter-Driers

Recommended OEM Replacement Driers

Lists recommended filter-driers by model number and size.

Total System Refrigerant Charge

Refrigerant Charge Data

Lists refrigerant charge amounts for various models and configurations.

Charts

Cycle Times/Ice Production/Pressure Charts

Guidelines for verifying correct ice machine operation using charts.

S300 SERIES

S300A

Operating conditions and specifications for S300A models.

Diagrams

Wiring Diagrams

Electrical wiring diagrams for various ice machine configurations.

Wiring Diagram Legend

Explains symbols used in the wiring diagrams.

Wiring Diagrams Before Energy Efficient & EnergyStar Machines

Wiring diagrams for older, non-energy efficient models.

Wiring Diagrams for Energy Efficient & EnergyStar Machines

Wiring diagrams for energy efficient and EnergyStar models.

Electronic Control Board Diagrams

Diagrams illustrating the electronic control board connections.

Refrigeration Tubing Schematics

Diagrams illustrating the refrigeration tubing layouts.