Scotsman Ice Ice Maker CME1356R User Guide

CME1356R and CME1656R  
Introduction  
This product manual contains the information  
needed for the setup, installation, initial start up,  
sanitation and maintenance of this ice machine.  
Keep it for future reference.  
Be certain that the information applies to the model  
in question. If no model is listed, the information  
applies to all models.  
This manual is organized in the same way as the  
expected use of the machine, it begins with  
specifications, goes thru unpacking and setup,  
shows where everything is; continues with initial  
start up, then describes how it works. After that is  
the sanitation section, followed by service diagnosis  
and repair.  
There are 2 models covered in this manual:  
CME1356R, (5 evaporators)  
CME1656R, (6 evaporators)  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 2  
Condenser and Ice Machine Layouts . . . . . PAGE 3  
Pre-Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 4  
Location & Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 5  
Bin Control: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 6  
Bin Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 7  
Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 8  
For The Installer: Remote Condenser . . . . . PAGE 10  
Remote Condenser Location . . . . . . . . . PAGE 11  
Coupling Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 12  
Head Pressure Control Add-On Kit . . . . . . PAGE 13  
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 14  
Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 15  
After Utility Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 16  
Component Location and Function . . . . . . PAGE 17  
AutoIQ Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 18  
Initial Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 19  
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 20  
How To Operate The AutoIQ Controller . . . . PAGE 21  
How The Electronic Cuber Works . . . . . . . PAGE 22  
Technicians Only: Freeze Cycle Sequence . . PAGE 24  
Sanitation and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 26  
Additional Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 27  
Additional Maintenance: Water Distributors . PAGE 28  
Additional Maintenance: Inlet Water Valve  
Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 29  
Additional Maintenance: Ice Sensors,  
Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 30  
Service Diagnosis: Diagnostic Light Analysis PAGE 31  
Service Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 32  
Service Diagnosis: Components . . . . . . . PAGE 33  
Service Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 34  
PTCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 35  
Operational Characteristics: CME1356R . . . PAGE 36  
Operational Characteristics: CME1656R . . . PAGE 37  
Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . PAGE 38  
Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . PAGE 39  
Removal and Replacement: AutoIQ Controller  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 40  
Removal and Replacement: Water Level Sensor  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 41  
Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . PAGE 42  
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 43  
Before Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 45  
Technicians Only: Harvest Cycle Sequence & Other  
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 25  
Parts Lists and Wiring Diagrams are in the section at the center of this manual.  
May 2000  
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CME1356R and CME1656R  
Condenser and Ice Machine Layouts  
.88 DIA. ELECTRICAL  
INLET  
29.50 in  
74.9 cm  
DISCHARGE LINE  
1/2" MALE CPLG.  
2.75  
LIQUID LINE  
3/8" MALE CPLG.  
38.47 in  
97.7 cm  
ERC411  
CONDENSER FINS  
32.32 in  
82.1 cm  
35.72 in  
90.7 cm  
AIR FLOW  
28.07 in  
71.2 cm  
24.71 in  
62.7 cm  
27.56 in  
70.0 cm  
.65 in  
1.7 cm  
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7.60 in  
19.3 cm  
23.54 in  
59.7 cm  
2.84 in  
7.2 cm  
11.50 in  
29.2 cm  
.562 DIA.  
MOUNTING  
HOLES (4)  
14.56 in  
36.9 cm  
29.15 in  
74.0 cm  
29.19 in  
74.1 cm  
26.10 in  
66.3 cm  
MINIMUM BIN  
TOP OPENING  
6.00 in  
15.2 cm  
MINIMUM FOR  
UTILITY CONNECTIONS  
18.75 in ICE  
47.6 cm OPENING  
PLAN VIEW  
6.00 in  
15.2 cm  
3.81 in  
9.7 cm  
4.20 in  
10.7 cm  
ICE  
10.15 in  
25.8 cm  
MINIMUM FOR  
AIR VENTILATION  
OPENING  
REMOTE CONDENSER  
DISCHARGE LINE  
1/2" MALE CPLG.  
WATER INLET  
3/8" FLARE  
.88 DIA. KNOCKOUT  
ELECTRICAL INLET  
2.50 in  
6.4 cm  
REMOTE CONDENSER  
LIQUID LINE  
3/8" MALE CPLG.  
.88 DIA. KNOCKOUT  
REMOTE CONDENSER FAN  
23.87 in  
60.6 cm  
23.30 in  
59.2 cm  
17.87 in  
45.4 cm  
22.65 in  
57.5 cm  
5.87 in  
14.9 cm  
BACK VIEW  
2.46 in  
6.2 cm  
DUMP  
VALVE  
DRAIN  
3/4" F.P.T.  
15.77 in  
40.1 cm  
18.67 in  
47.4 cm  
21.77 in  
55.3 cm  
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CME1356R and CME1656R  
Pre-Installation  
Other Applications:  
Water:  
Check sales literature for additional information.  
Electrical:  
There is no such thing as pure water. All water  
contains some impurities. There are two ways  
water carries the impurities: suspended and  
dissolved. Suspended solids can be filtered out.  
Dissolved solids must be diluted or treated. Water  
filters are recommended to remove suspended  
solids. Some filters have treatment in them for  
suspended solids. Check with a water treatment  
service for a recommendation.  
Check the nameplate for electrical requirements.  
The nameplate is located on the back of the ice  
machine. If the information on the nameplate is  
different from other published information, go by  
the nameplate data.  
While the model and  
serial number are on  
the nameplate, a  
serial number plate is  
located at the front of  
the machine, behind  
the left front panel  
and to the right of the  
purge valve.  
Cube Ice machines use more water than what  
ends up in the bin as ice. While most water is used  
during ice making, a portion is designed to “rinse"  
out the water system to keep hard water scale  
from clogging up the machine. That water rinse,  
combined with water filters, prolongs the times  
between needed water system cleaning.  
Service Technicians: All models covered here  
come set from the factory with at a “Standard”  
water rinse. Standard water rinse is designed to be  
compatible with typical water conditions. The  
machine may be adjusted to a different water rinse  
after start up. If the prior ice machine worked  
acceptably well with the local water conditions,  
leave the machine at the factory setting. If severe  
water conditions are present, and water filters do  
not solve the problem acceptably, adjust the  
machine to use more water. If water conditions are  
excellent, adjust the machine to use less water.  
See the Adjustments section.  
Nameplate  
Serial Number Plate  
Note: Water use adjustments are customer  
convenience adjustments; they are NOT factory  
defects and are NOT covered by warranty.  
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CME1356R and CME1656R  
Location & Assembly  
Locate the ice machine indoors. A 6 inch minimum Cabinet Panel Removal:  
clearance on the back and left sides is required for  
the proper operation and service of this machine.  
1. Remove the front panel by removing the two  
screws connecting the front panel to the machine.  
Locate the remote condenser as close as possible  
to the ice machine. See page 11 for details.  
2. Lift up at the front edge and push the top panel  
back until it releases from the tabs connecting it to  
the back panel.  
Unpacking and Assembly:  
Begin with unpacking the ice storage bin. Remove  
the carton, and using part of the carton as a  
cushion, tip the bin on its back to remove the skid  
and attach the legs or casters. Note: Stacked  
applications may not use casters.  
Return the bin to an upright position. Check the bin  
top gasket for gaps and tears, fill any in with food  
grade sealant prior to placing the ice machine on  
the bin.  
Note: If recycling a prior bin, be sure that the bin  
top gasket is in good condition or seal the ice  
machine to the bin with food grade sealant.  
Level the top edge of the bin front to back and left  
to right.  
If the ice machine has not been unpacked, do so  
now. Remove the carton from the skid. Remove  
shipping straps.  
Remove the front panels and all packaging  
materials.  
3. Remove two screws at the front of each side  
panel, and pull them forward until they release  
from the tabs connecting them to the back panel.  
After all packing materials have been removed  
from the ice machine, lift or hoist the machine onto  
the bin. Align the sides and back of the machine  
with the sides and back of the bin.  
Evaporator Cover:  
Secure the ice machine to the bin with the two  
metal straps and 4 bolts provided.  
To Remove  
Evaporator Cover:  
Push Up and Tilt Out  
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CME1356R and CME1656R  
Bin Control: Installation  
Note: If the machine is located at an altitude higher  
than 2,000 ft., adjust the thermostat by removing  
the plastic cover and rotating the adjustment screw  
per the table.  
The bin control is a thermostat. It must be field  
installed after the ice machine has been placed on  
the bin.  
Before starting, remove the left front panel and any  
baffle in the bin.  
Thermostat Bulb Routing Tube  
1. Locate bin thermostat bulb.  
Bin Thermostat Altitude Correction Table  
2. Route bulb thru routing tube (located between  
the compressor and the reservoir).  
CW Turns of Range Screw (under plastic cover)  
Feet  
2000  
4000  
6000  
Turns  
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Feet  
Turns  
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3. Locate bin thermostat bracket.  
55  
8000  
9000  
10000  
340  
4. Carefully position the thermostat bulb on the  
bracket (see the diagram on the next page).  
o
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160  
385  
o
o
250  
405  
5. Fasten the bracket to the bottom of the ice  
machine with the two 3-pronged knobs supplied  
with the unit.  
Use This Table to Adjust Thermostat  
6. Pull back into the ice machine any excess  
capillary tubing.  
7. Return the baffle to the bin and continue with  
the installation.  
Bin Thermostat Bulb  
Bin  
Thermostat  
Body  
Thermostat Bulb  
Routing Tube  
Route Bin Thermostat Bulb Into Bin  
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Bin Control  
Bin Thermostat  
Capillary Tube  
Bin Thermostat  
Bracket  
Mount Thermostat  
Capillary Tube Here  
Mount Bulb  
Tip Here  
Attach Thermostat Bulb to Bracket  
Three-Pronged Knob  
Thermostat and  
Bracket  
Minimize Excess  
Tube in Bin  
Attach Bracket to Bottom of Ice Machine  
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CME1356R and CME1656R  
Stacking - Kit KSCME6-LG-B  
Only like models may be stacked. Begin after the  
bottom unit has been placed on the ice storage bin  
and secured. Stacking requires heavy duty leg kits.  
Casters are NOT recommended.  
Both Machines:  
12. Place the top ice machine onto the bottom one.  
Secure together with hardware from the top  
machine. Remove left front and left side panels.  
Note: Instructions are for either model.  
Bottom Machine:  
13. At the back of the ice machines, on the  
compressor end, remove the upper knock-out from  
the bottom machine and the lower knock out from  
the upper machine.  
1. Remove front panel, left side panel, and top  
panel.  
14. Place a strain relief (from the kit) into each  
hole.  
2. Remove & discard top cover from over the  
freezing compartment.  
15. Insert wire harness from kit thru strain-relief  
and hole in upper corner of the lower ice  
machine’s back panel.  
3. Install gasket materials to freezing  
compartment:  
Cut about 22" of gasket material from the roll in the  
kit. Apply it to the back side top edge of the  
freezing compartment.  
NOTE: Harness is marked which end goes to  
which machine.  
Bottom Machine:  
Cut two lengths of gasket material to fit the right  
side top edge of the freezing compartment and  
apply them.  
16. Remove harness from controller terminal 7 and  
bin thermostat.  
17. Route wire harness in lower ice machine to the  
controller. Connect to terminal #7. Plug the two  
free wires onto the thermostat terminals #1 and #2.  
4. Place a bead of food grade sealant to the top of  
the back wall’s gasket.  
5. Place the shield bracket (has a large hole in the  
center) from the kit over the center of the freezing  
compartment.  
18. Return left side panel to its original position on  
the lower ice machine.  
Top Machine:  
Insert the tabs of the bracket into slots on the back  
of the unit.  
19. Remove harness from controller terminal 7.  
20. Route wire harness thru upper unit’s lower  
knock-out hole and strain relief and continue  
internally to the controller. Plug wire onto terminal  
7 of the controller.  
6. Secure bracket at the front with screws from the  
kit.  
7. Hang the plastic shields from the bracket  
installed in the prior step. Use the slots in the  
shields to hang them from the stainless steel  
hooks.  
21. Return all panels and covers to their normal  
positions.  
Note: The notch in the bottom of the shield goes to  
the front.  
22. Complete the balance of the installation.  
Service Notes:  
Note: The tabs on the shields must fit inside the  
ice outlet port.  
A. The shields must be positioned so they hang  
vertically and move freely left to right. Their  
purpose is to guide the ice past the bottom  
machine’s evaporators and into its cube port.  
8. Check the position of the shields. They must  
move freely and be vertical.  
Note: The suction line may need to be moved  
slightly so the tubing clears the bracket & shields.  
9. Place a bead of food grade sealant onto the top  
left edge of the freezing compartment.  
B. The drain lines from each ice machine must be  
kept separate.  
10. Install the front-to-back support bracket over  
the left edge of the freezing compartment.  
11. Remove two existing screws and secure the  
bracket to the: freezing compartment, back panel  
and front channel with the 2 existing screws and 1  
large and 4 small screws from the kit.  
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CME1356R and CME1656R  
Stacking  
Gasket on  
Plastic Walls of  
Lower Unit  
Gasket for Metal  
Edges of Bottom  
Unit  
Shield Hanger  
Bracket  
Front-to-Back  
Support Bracket  
Mounting Straps  
and Hardware  
Shield  
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CME1356R and CME1656R  
For The Installer: Remote Condenser  
Locate the condenser as near as possible to the If the excess tubing is cut out, after re-brazing the  
interior location of the ice maker.  
tubing must be evacuated prior to connection to  
the ice maker or condenser.  
Note: The location of the condenser relative to the  
ice machine is LIMITED by the specification on the  
following page.  
If the excess tubing is to be coiled, spiral it  
horizontally to avoid excess trapping in the lines.  
Note: A 36" service loop may be placed behind the  
ice machine.  
Select the best available location, one that protects  
the condenser from extremes of dust, grease and  
sun.  
5. Have the roofing contractor seal the holes in the  
roof per local codes.  
Meet all applicable building codes.  
Roof Attachment  
Install and attach the remote condenser to the roof  
of the building, using the methods and practices of  
construction that conform to the local building  
codes, including having a roofing contractor secure  
the condenser to the roof.  
ERC411 Remote  
Condenser  
Note: If using any other condenser besides the  
ERC411, its use must be approved by  
Scotsman, and a head pressure control  
valve must be connected to the  
Electrical  
Power Supply  
condenser coil. The head pressure  
valve kit number is: RCKCME6  
Precharged Line Routing  
Do not connect the precharged tubing  
until all routing and forming of the tubing  
is complete. See the Coupling  
Coil Excess  
Tubing  
Horizontally  
Within the  
Building  
Instructions for final connections.  
1. Each set of pre-charged tubing lines contains a  
3
1
2
8“ diameter liquid line, and a ” diameter  
discharge line. Both ends of each line have quick  
connect couplings, the end without access valves  
goes to the ice maker.  
Note: The openings in the building ceiling or wall,  
listed in the next step, are the minimum sizes  
recommended for passing the refrigerant lines  
through.  
2. Have the roofing contractor cut a minimum hole  
for the refrigerant lines of 2“. Check local codes, a  
separate hole may be required for the electrical  
power supply to the condenser.  
Caution: Do NOT kink the refrigerant tubing while  
routing it.  
3. Route the refrigerant tubes thru the roof  
opening. Follow straight line routing whenever  
possible.  
Note: Excess tubing may EITHER be coiled up  
INSIDE the building OR cut out prior to connection  
to the ice maker and condenser.  
Typical Installation  
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Remote Condenser Location  
Use the following for planning the placement of  
the condenser relative to the ice machine  
Do NOT:  
Route a line set that rises, then falls, then  
Location Limits - condenser location must not  
exceed ANY of the following limits:  
rises.  
Route a line set that falls, then rises, then  
falls.  
Maximum rise from the ice machine to the  
condenser is 35 physical feet  
Calculation Example 1:  
Maximum drop from the ice machine to the  
condenser is 15 physical feet  
Physical line set maximum length is 100 feet.  
The condenser is to be located 5 feet below the ice  
machine and then 20 feet away horizontally.  
5 feet x 6.6 = 33. 33 + 20 = 53. This location would  
be acceptable  
Calculated line set length maximum is 150.  
Calculation Formula:  
Calculation Example 2:  
Drop = dd x 6.6 (dd = distance in feet)  
Rise = rd x 1.7 (rd = distance in feet)  
Horizontal Run = hd x 1 (hd = distance in  
The condenser is to be located 35 feet above and  
then 100 feet away horizontally.  
feet)  
35 x 1.7 = 59.5. 59.5 +100 = 159.5. 159.5 is  
greater than the 150 maximum and is NOT  
acceptable.  
Calculation: Drop(s) + Rise(s) + Horizontal  
Run = dd+rd+hd = Calculated Line Length  
Configurations that do NOT meet these  
requirements must receive prior written  
authorization from Scotsman.  
Operating a machine with an unacceptable  
configuration will void the refrigeration system  
warranty.  
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40.35"  
Condenser Distance &  
Location Schematic  
Remote  
Condenser  
Located ABOVE  
Ice Machine  
rd  
Max 35’  
Max 15’  
dd  
Remote  
Condenser  
Located BELOW  
Ice Machine  
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Coupling Instructions  
The couplings on the ends of the pre-charged line Final Connections:  
sets are self-sealing when installed properly.  
Follow these instructions carefully.  
4a. Begin to tighten the couplings together by  
hand. Continue to turn the swivel nuts by hand  
until it is certain that the threads are properly  
engaged.  
These steps must be performed by an EPA  
Certified Type II or higher technician.  
Initial Connections  
4b. Using two wrenches, one to rotate the swivel  
nut and one to hold the tubing in place, tighten  
each coupling.  
1. Remove the protector caps and plugs. Wipe the  
seats and threaded surfaces with a clean cloth to  
remove any possible foreign matter.  
2. Thoroughly lubricate the threads, o-rings,  
diaphragms and all internal coupling surfaces with  
polyolester refrigerant oil.  
Tighten Swivel Nut  
It is CRITICAL that ONLY the NUT on the  
pre-charged tube be turned, or the diaphragms will  
be torn by the piercing knives and become loose in  
the refrigeration system causing severe  
operational problems.  
Clean and Lubricate Couplings  
Note: As the coupling is tightened, the diaphragms  
in the quick connect couplings will begin to be  
pierced. As that happens, there will be increased  
resistance to tightening the swivel nut.  
4c. Continue tightening the swivel nut until it  
bottoms out or a very definite increase in  
resistance is felt (no threads should be showing).  
Do NOT overtighten.  
3. Position the fittings on the correct connections  
on the condenser and ice machine.  
1
2
·The “ discharge line (schrader valve end)  
goes to the remote condenser fitting marked  
“discharge line”.  
·The 3 “ liquid line (schrader valve end) goes to  
the remote condenser fitting marked “liquid  
line”.  
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5. Use a marker or pen to mark a line on the  
coupling nut and unit panel. Then tighten the  
coupling nut an additional one-quarter turn. The  
line will show the amount that the nut turns.  
·The “ discharge line goes to the ice maker  
fitting marked “discharge line”.  
·The “ liquid line goes to the ice maker fitting  
marked “liquid line”.  
Note: The system charge is contained in the  
receiver tank of the ice machine. Only  
“holding" charges are present in the  
“pre-charged" tubing or the condenser.  
Rotate Swivel Nut ¼ Turn More  
6. After all connections have been made, and after  
the liquid line valve has been opened (do not open  
yet), check the couplings for leaks.  
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Head Pressure Control Add-On Kit  
Kit: RCKCME6GX  
·Use a back up wrench to be certain that the  
tubing is NOT ROTATING. Only the SWIVEL  
NUTS should be rotating!  
Required when a CME1656R or CME1356R is to  
be connected to a Remote Condenser that is not  
equipped with a Head Pressure Control Valve  
·Then use an adjustable wrench to tighten them  
until no threads are seen AND a very definite  
resistance is felt.  
Required Tools: Screwdriver; Drill; 5/32" drill bit;  
Two Adjustable Wrenches; POE Oil  
9. Mark the positions of the swivel nuts to the  
condenser panel.  
1. Remove cover from metal box.  
2. Locate correct position on condenser: The  
RCKCME6GX can fit either a Mac G series or a  
Mac X series condenser.  
10. Rotate the swivel nuts additional one-quarter  
turn.  
11. Place cover on metal box & secure with screws.  
3. Use metal box as a template, mark the positions  
of 4 holes to be drilled to mount the box to the  
condenser.  
12. Finish the balance of the installation. Ice  
machine’s precharged line sets will now connect to  
the quick connect fittings on the metal box instead  
of the condenser’s.  
4. Drill four .157" (#22 or 5/32" bit) dia. holes.  
5. Remove plastic covers from the condenser’s  
quick connects and those to be used to connect to  
the condenser.  
6. Thoroughly clean and lubricate the threads and  
diaphragms of both the condenser’s and the kit’s  
quick connects. Use Polyolester oil.  
7. Mount the box to the condenser with the screws  
from the kit.  
8. Start the swivel nuts by hand.  
RCKCME6GX  
G series  
Connections to  
Central Condenser  
Central  
Pre-Charged  
Lines from  
Ice Machine  
X Series  
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Electrical  
Note: Central Condensers connected to more than  
one refrigeration system will likely have a wiring  
scheme to control the fan motor. Follow those  
directions for condenser wiring.  
All models must be installed with the correct wire  
size and type per the National Electric Code.  
Locate the nameplate on the back of the cabinet  
and find the numbers for Voltage, Phase, Minimum  
Circuit Ampacity and Maximum Fuse Size. Either  
fuses or HACR type circuit breakers may be used.  
Electrical connections are made in the junction box  
in the back of the cabinet.  
The ice maker is designed to operate on its own  
electrical circuit and must be individually fused.  
Voltage variation must not exceed the limits listed  
on page 2.  
1. Remove the junction box cover.  
2. Knock out both holes for a field supplied strain  
relief.  
3. Install wires and strain reliefs per code. Note:  
Condenser fan motor wires are tagged.  
The remote condenser is designed to be powered  
from the ice machine. A separate knockout hole  
has been provided in the ice maker electrical  
junction box.  
4. Connect to wires and secure ground wire to  
ground screw inside junction box.  
All external wiring should conform to the national,  
state and local electrical code requirements.  
Usually an electrical permit and the services of a  
licensed electrician will be required.  
Remote Condenser  
Power Connection  
Power Supply  
Interconnecting  
Wire  
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Plumbing  
All models require an adequate potable water  
supply and a gravity drain. The recommendations  
for tubing are:  
Drain:  
All models have 1 gravity drain connection, a 3 "  
4
FPT fitting at the back of the cabinet. Use only  
RIGID TUBING. Flexible tubing may be easily  
kinked or become cracked.  
·Water supply to be 3 " OD.  
8
·Drain to be 3 " OD.  
4
The drain tube must be vented at the back of the  
cabinet. Use an 18" high vent.  
Note: When replacing a prior ice machine, do not  
take a short cut and reuse the old inlet and drain  
system. INSTALL A NEW SYSTEM.  
Supply:  
The ice storage bin will have a drain out the back or  
base, depending upon the model.  
The drain for the ice machine and the ice storage  
bin must be SEPARATE or the ice machine’s drain  
water may run into the bin and MELT THE ICE.  
All models have 1 water supply connection, a 3 "  
male flare at the back of the cabinet. Connect to  
cold potable water that has adequate pressure.  
8
Note: Using water supply tubing smaller than 3 "  
will cause severe operational issues.  
Insulation is recommended for the ice machine  
reservoir and bin drains.  
8
Water Filters:  
Follow all applicable codes  
The water filters must flow at least 2.7 GPM or they  
will cause severe operational issues. Check with  
the filter manufacturer. When replacing a prior ice  
machine, do NOT assume that the water flow  
capacity of the filter will be adequate.  
Refrigerant and  
Electrical Lines  
to Condenser  
All Drain Tubing Material must be RIGID.  
Flexible tubing will eventually cause a restricted  
drain.  
Potable  
Water Inlet  
- 3/8" Male  
Flare  
Field  
Supplied  
Water Filter  
Vented  
Drain  
Ice  
Machine  
Drain  
Potable  
Water  
Source  
Bin Drain  
Floor Drain  
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After Utility Connections  
Final Check List:  
1. Wash out the bin. If desired, the interior of the  
bin could be sanitized.  
___ 1. Is the unit located indoors in a controlled  
environment?  
2. Locate the ice scoop (if supplied) and have it  
available for use when needed.  
___ 2. Has the correct remote condenser been  
properly located and mounted?  
3. Switch on the electrical power. Do not start the  
machine for 4 hours.  
___ 3. Has the correct electrical power (voltage  
and phase) been supplied to the  
machine?  
4. Go thru the final check list (below).  
___ 4. Have all the water supply connections  
been properly made with the correct size  
tubing?  
___ 5. Have all the drain connections been  
properly made?  
___ 6. Has the unit been leveled? Level the unit  
at the bin.  
___ 7. Have all unpacking materials been  
removed?  
___ 8. Is the water pressure adequate?  
___ 9. Is the machine secured to the ice storage  
bin?  
___ 10. Is the bin control system been properly  
installed?  
___ 11. Have the drain connections been checked  
for leaks?  
___ 12. Has the bin interior been wiped clean or  
sanitized?  
___ 13. Have any water filter cartridges been  
replaced?  
___ 14. Check all refrigerant lines and conduit  
lines, for vibration or rubbing and possible  
failure. Adjust as needed.  
___ 15. After 4 hours of electrical power, proceed  
to Initial Start Up.  
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Component Location and Function  
Reservoir: Contains the water used to make ice.  
Cube Deflectors: The slots in the inclined  
deflectors let the water falling from the evaporators  
back into the reservoir, but when ice falls during  
harvest, the ice slides off into the bin.  
Water Inlet Valve: Opens to allow water into the  
reservoir.  
Evaporators/Freezing Compartment: Location of  
the evaporators. Ice forms on the evaporators, and  
is released when warmed up during the harvest  
Harvest Bypass Valve: Injects additional refrigerant  
into the harvest system.  
cycle. The freezing compartment is fully insulated Water Pump: Forces the water from the reservoir  
for maximum efficiency.  
to the top of the evaporator(s). The motor is kept  
separate from the water to minimize contact with  
moisture.  
Hot Gas Valve: Closed during freeze, it opens  
during harvest to divert hot discharge refrigerant  
gas into the inlet of the evaporators.  
Head Pressure  
Control Valve  
Purge Valve: Opens during the first part of harvest,  
when the water pump restarts the water in the  
reservoir is diverted to the drain.  
Check Valves: Liquid and Discharge lines contain  
check valves. These control refrigerant migration  
during the Harvest and Off cycles.  
Hot Gas  
Valve  
Discharge  
Check  
Valve  
Harvest  
Bypass  
Valve  
Evaporators  
Liquid Check  
Valve  
Filter-Dryer  
Receiver  
Inlet Water  
Valve  
Thermostatic  
Expansion  
Valve  
Water  
Pump  
Compressor  
Purge Valve  
Accumulator  
with Heat  
Exchange  
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AutoIQ Controller  
Indicator Lights:  
Cycle Definitions:  
·Bin Full: On when bin is full, goes on and off as ·Freeze: The refrigeration system is operating to  
ice falls during a harvest cycle.  
remove heat from the evaporators. The  
compressor, remote fan motor and water pump  
are ON.  
·Freeze: On when the unit is in the Freeze  
cycle, blinks when a freeze cycle is pending.  
·Harvest: The refrigeration and water systems  
are operating to harvest the ice cubes. While  
the compressor and fan motors are on for the  
full cycle, the water pump will be off at the  
beginning and the inlet water valve will switch  
off before the end.  
·Harvest: On when the unit is in the Harvest  
cycle.  
·Clean: On when the unit is in the Clean cycle.  
·Off: On when the unit has been switched off,  
blinks when the machine is preparing to shut  
off.  
·Clean: Water valve opens to fill the reservoir.  
The Water pump starts. The Clean indicator  
light is switched ON. A manually initiated rinse  
cycle flushes the system.  
·Water: On when the controller has identified a  
problem with the water system.  
·Refrigeration: On when the controller has  
identified a problem with the refrigeration  
system.  
HI VOLTAGE IN/OUT  
WATER PUMP  
LOW VOLTAGE IN/OUT  
WATER VALVE  
HOT GAS VALVE  
PURGE VALVE TIMER  
CONTACTOR COIL  
8
9
STACKING and/or  
THERMOSTAT  
7
PUSH BUTTON  
CONTROL SWITCHES  
FUTURE USE  
6
RESERVOIR & DISCHARGE  
LINE THERMISTORS  
5
INDICATOR LIGHTS:  
BIN FULL  
4
ICE SENSOR  
FREEZE  
HARVEST  
CLEAN  
ICE SENSOR  
3
RESERVOIR WATER  
LEVEL SENSOR  
2
OFF  
DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS:  
WATER  
FACTORY USE  
1
REFRIGERATION  
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Initial Start Up  
Harvest Cycle:  
1. Remove the left front panel.  
·The Harvest indicator light will be ON,  
·The hot gas valve will open.  
2. Locate and open the liquid line valve.  
·The purge valve will be open for 74 seconds.  
·The water pump will switch off. The pump will  
restart part way thru the harvest cycle.  
Open By Turning  
Stem Fully Out (Up)  
·The purge valve closes.  
·The Inlet water valve will open for a short time  
·The Bin Full indicator light will go on and off as  
ice falls from the evaporators.  
Service  
Port  
3. Double check quick-connect couplings for leaks.  
4. Locate the AutoIQ Controller.  
8. Machines are shipped from the factory with the  
purge level set to accommodate average water  
conditions. To achieve optimal machine  
performance, set the purge level to the minimum  
setting.  
5. Connect electrical power. All lights will blink on  
and off together then, for blue controllers, the two  
red lights will blink while the Freeze light is on.  
After 20 seconds the Freeze light will go out and  
the Bin Full and Off lights will be on. After a few  
seconds only the Off light will be glowing.  
Note: While the amount of water purge is  
adjustable, only those installations with a water  
supply known to be excellent (very low TDS)  
should adjust to the minimum setting. See the next  
page for purge adjustment procedures.  
6. Open the water supply valve.  
7. Push and release the Freeze cycle push button  
(the Freeze indicator light will blink until the  
compressor starts).  
9. After about 6 minutes (first cycle after any  
restart) the machine will return to a freeze cycle.  
Note: After the first harvest, the controller will  
adjusts harvest time as needed to release all ice.  
10. The reservoir refills at the beginning of Freeze.  
Initial Start (30 seconds)  
·The Freeze light will begin to blink.  
·The hot gas solenoid valve will be open.  
·The purge valve will be open  
11. Fill out the Customer Evaluation and Warranty  
Registration. Send it to Scotsman.  
12. Return all panels to their normal positions.  
·The water pump will be on  
·After 30 seconds, the hot gas valve closes  
13. Inform the user of the location and telephone  
number of the local service company. Inform the  
user of the required maintenance of the machine.  
·The purge valve will shut and the inlet water  
valve will open to fill the reservoir. The inlet  
water valve shuts off when the reservoir is full.  
Operational Notes:  
1. The machine will only shut off on Bin Full at the  
end of the Harvest Cycle after the bin fills. That  
last harvest cycle will be about 6 minutes long.  
·The compressor & remote fan motor start.  
Freeze Cycle  
The Freeze indicator light will come on. The unit  
will be in a Freeze cycle for many minutes. Slush  
may appear in the reservoir, it is temporary and  
normal.  
2. After switching off on Bin Full, if ice is removed  
from the bin, the machine will not restart until it has  
been off for 4 minutes. If the Freeze button is  
pushed, the machine will restart immediately.  
·The pump will stop for a few seconds a few  
minutes into the freeze cycle  
3. If the bin controls sense a bin full signal before  
any water is used (float stem up), the machine will  
shut off on bin full.  
·The freeze cycle will continue until the water  
level in the reservoir drops to its factory set  
point, the first time that happens the water valve  
will re-fill the reservoir. The second time it  
happens in a freeze cycle starts the Harvest  
Cycle.  
4. When shutting off, the compressor will run for 30  
seconds (everything else will be off) and then  
switch off.  
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Adjustments  
If there was a problem during Initial Start Up:  
How to Adjust the Amount of Water Purge  
Adjustment is done by use of the control buttons  
on the AutoIQ Controller. Examine the next section  
to become familiar with the AutoIQ Controller  
before beginning.  
If a diagnostic light came on, check the following.  
1. Water.  
A water error could have been determined by the  
AutoIQ Controller if the inlet water valve does not  
fill the reservoir or if the water pump does not start  
and lower the water level in the reservoir. If either  
condition is found, the water error light will be  
switched on and the machine will Shut Down.  
1. If the machine is on, push and hold the OFF  
button for more than 3 seconds, then release it.  
This switches the machine Off.  
2. Push and hold the OFF button for more than 3  
seconds (just until all Lights flash on) then release  
it. Do not hold it in it too long.  
2. Refrigeration.  
A refrigeration error could have been determined  
by the AutoIQ Controller if the water temperature  
did not drop during the freeze cycle. The  
Controller will next check the compressor  
discharge temperature. If the discharge  
temperature is too low, the refrigerant error light  
will be switched on, and the machine will Shut  
Down.  
3. Examine the green Lights. They should have all  
flashed once, then certain ones will have turned on  
to indicate which purge level the machine is set at.  
There are 5 levels of purge available:  
·1. Maximum Purge is when All 5 lights are ON.  
Use for extreme water conditions. Note: This  
setting may extend the Harvest cycle and  
reduce capacity.  
Note: The machine can be reset and restarted by  
pushing and releasing the Off push button switch,  
and then pushing and releasing the freeze push  
button switch.  
·2. Heavy Purge is when these 4 lights are ON:  
Freeze, Harvest, Clean, Off. Use for moderate  
to severe water conditions. This setting may  
extend the Harvest cycle and reduce capacity.  
Thermostatic Expansion Valve:  
The TXV is not adjustable, do not attempt to adjust ·3. Standard Purge (factory setting) is when  
it.  
these 3 lights are ON: Harvest, Clean, Off. Use  
for typical water conditions.  
·4. Moderate Purge is when these 2 lights are  
ON: Clean, Off. This is for good water  
conditions.  
·5. Minimum Purge is when this light is ON: Off.  
For excellent water conditions.  
Adjust by pushing and releasing the Freeze button.  
Pushing and releasing the Freeze button increases  
the purge one level up to the maximum, then it  
goes to the minimum.  
4. The machine will automatically restart after 60  
seconds of no switch inputs, or restart the machine  
by pushing in and holding the Off button for more  
than 3 seconds, then releasing it. The unit will then  
be Off. From there the machine may be placed in a  
freeze cycle by pushing and releasing the Freeze  
button.  
Typical Ice Level When Unit Shuts Off  
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How To Operate The AutoIQ Controller  
The AutoIQ Controller is a  
microprocessor based device that  
receives input from several sources  
and switches various components  
on and off.  
Its manual control is thru the use of  
the Push Button Control Switches  
8
9
1. Freeze Button. Pushing and  
releasing this button starts or  
restarts the machine. The AutoIQ  
Controller remembers what cycle it  
was last in and returns to that cycle.  
7
2. Harvest Button: Pushing and  
releasing this button will cause the  
machine to go directly to a Harvest  
Cycle. Can be done from Freeze or  
Off. The machine will switch Off at  
the end of the Harvest cycle.  
PUSH BUTTON  
CONTROL SWITCHES  
6
5
INDICATOR LIGHTS:  
3. Clean Button: Pushing and  
releasing this button will cause the  
machine to empty the reservoir, refill  
and leave only the water pump on  
for circulation of ice machine  
cleaner. After the ice machine  
cleaner has circulated for about 10  
minutes a second push of this button  
will switch on the rinsing system to  
flush out the dissolved scale and ice  
machine cleaner.  
BIN FULL  
4
FREEZE  
HARVEST  
CLEAN  
3
2
OFF  
DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS:  
WATER  
4. Off Button: Pushing and  
1
releasing this button will switch the  
machine OFF at the end of the next  
cycle. If the button is pushed and  
HELD for more than 3 seconds, the  
unit will switch off immediately.  
REFRIGERATION  
To Reset Errors: First push and  
release the Off button, then push  
and release the Freeze button.  
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How The Electronic Cuber Works  
This section is intended for the technician. It is not necessary for the normal operation and maintenance  
of the machine.  
Refrigeration System:  
The refrigeration system is similar to that of most When cubes need to be released (Harvest) the Hot  
commercial cube ice machines. Heat is removed Gas Valve is opened and Hot discharge gas flows  
from the water and discharged out the condenser directly from the compressor to the evaporator  
during the freeze cycle. As liquid refrigerant  
inlets. At the same time, a Harvest Bypass Valve  
opens for a few seconds to add the refrigerant  
enters the top of the evaporators, and ice will form needed for harvest. After that the Harvest Bypass  
passes thru the Thermostatic Expansion Valve, it  
at the top first.  
Valve and the closed Discharge Check Valve  
keeps the refrigerant in the condenser out of the  
Hot Gas Circuit.  
Remote Condenser  
This warms up the evaporators and the surface of  
the ice frozen to the evaporator surface melts. Ice  
then falls into the bin.  
Head  
Pressure  
Control  
Valve  
The Check Valves also prevent liquid migration  
during the Off cycle.  
Thermostatic  
Expansion  
Valve  
Refrigerant  
Distributor  
Check  
Valve  
Discharge Line  
Receiver  
Check  
Valve  
Evaporator  
Heat  
Exchange  
Harvest  
Bypass  
Valve  
Suction  
Evaporator  
Process  
Port  
Accumulator  
Hot Gas  
Valve  
Evaporator  
Compressor  
Refrigeration Schematic  
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How The Electronic Cuber Works  
Water System:  
The AutoIQ Controller operates the ice machine by  
monitoring several input measures and switching  
various loads on and off.  
Freeze:  
The water pump forces water to the top of the  
evaporators. The un-frozen water falls thru the  
cube deflectors and back into the reservoir. As  
water is turned into ice, the water level in the  
reservoir falls, and the machine will re-fill the  
reservoir once during the freeze cycle.  
Controller Inputs:  
1. Reservoir water temperature. This is  
measured by a thermistor located in the water  
pump outlet.  
2. Discharge line temperature. This is measured  
by a thermistor located on the compressor  
discharge line.  
At the point where the cubes are fully formed, the  
water level sensor indicates to the AutoIQ  
Controller that it is time to begin the Harvest cycle.  
3. Water level. This is measured by an infrared  
sensor and float. The float rises and falls with the  
water level, and switches the sensor on and off as  
it moves.  
Harvest:  
At the beginning of Harvest, the water pump shuts  
off and the purge valve opens. The purge valve  
remains open for 74 seconds. No water will drain  
until the water pump restarts. The water pump will  
start at a variable time depending upon the amount  
of water rinse that has been set.  
4. Bin fill level. This is measured by a set of  
electric eyes in the cube outlet port. If ice fills the  
bin, it will block the “eyes".  
Some units are equipped with a bin thermostat,  
those units use the thermostat to switch the  
machine on and off. The electric eyes in the cube  
outlet port will also control the machine if the bin  
thermostat sticks in an ON position.  
After the purge valve has closed, the inlet water  
valve opens and water flows into the ice machine.  
The water valve will NOT be open the complete  
length of the harvest cycle.  
The inlet water valve will “top off” the reservoir at  
the beginning of the next freeze cycle.  
5. Time. The controller measures and compares  
how long it takes for various events to happen. It  
stores that data for future reference.  
Controller Outputs:  
A. 24 volt:  
·1. Lights  
·2. Inlet water valve  
·3. Hot Gas Valve  
·4. Contactor Coil  
·5. Harvest Bypass Valve Coil  
B. High Voltage  
·1. Water Pump  
·2. Purge Valve  
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Technicians Only: Freeze Cycle Sequence  
Assuming the machine has been operational, the  
Freeze cycle begins with the end of the Harvest  
Cycle:  
8. As the machine makes ice, the water level in the  
reservoir will ultimately fall to the Harvest Level.  
The first time that happens per freeze cycle the  
inlet water valve is re-opened and the reservoir is  
refilled. The next time it happens, the unit will go  
into a harvest cycle.  
·Water Inlet Valve is Closed  
·Water Pump is ON  
·Compressor is ON  
·Hot Gas Valve is Open  
AutoIQ Controller Operation, Beginning freeze:  
1. Switches on Freeze indicator light and shuts off  
the hot gas valve.  
Note: If the freeze cycle exceeds the preset  
Maximum (36 minutes), the Controller will Shut  
Down the machine and switch on the Refrigeration  
Light.  
9. The end of Freeze cycle will see the machine in  
this state:  
2. Opens the water valve to top off the reservoir.  
The controller checks that water fills the reservoir,  
if it does not fill up within 250 seconds, the  
controller shuts the machine down. It will  
automatically try to restart in 20 minutes.  
·Water level = below harvest position  
·Water inlet valve will be off  
·Water pump will be ON  
·Compressor will be ON  
3. Measures and stores the discharge  
temperature.  
·Hot gas valve will be off  
At this point Harvest begins and the AutoIQ  
Controller switches the Harvest indicator light ON.  
4. If the discharge temperature exceeds the design  
maximum, shuts the machine down on a  
Refrigeration Error.  
Restarts:  
If the machine is restarting after it has shut off  
because the bin was full, the first freeze cycle  
sequence is like this:  
5. Checks for a “bin full" signal throughout the  
cycle.  
6. Measures the reservoir water temperature. If the  
machine is operating correctly, the reservoir water  
temperature will fall at a standard rate. The AutoIQ  
Controller will be checking to see if the water  
temperature fall matches that rate.  
1. Purge valve is open.  
2. Pump starts.  
3. Purge valve closes.  
4. Water valve opens to fill the reservoir.  
If not, it re-checks the discharge line temperature.  
If too low, it Shuts Down on a Refrigeration Error. If  
the discharge temperature is acceptable, the water  
system is checked by shutting off the water pump  
and determining if the water level goes up enough.  
If it does not, the inlet water valve will open again  
to fill it. If, after restarting, the water level does not  
drop, it is assumed that there is a water pump  
problem and the machine Shuts Down on a Water  
Error.  
5. Compressor starts.  
Note: If there is a power interruption, after power is  
restored the machine will restart, go thru a brief  
Freeze cycle and go thru a 6 minute Harvest cycle.  
Error Restarts:  
The machine automatically attempts to restart 50  
minutes after a shut down. If another problem  
occurs in the next cycle, the machine will attempt  
one more restart. If another problem occurs in the  
next cycle, the machine will shut off and must be  
manually reset.  
If the water level does “measure up" the water  
pump is restarted and the AutoIQ Controller then  
measures how long it takes to lower the water  
level. If the water level does not fall, the machine  
Shuts Down on a Water Error.  
7. Once per freeze cycle the machine will shut off  
the water pump. It only does this when the water  
temperature reaches a preset minimum. The pump  
will only be off for a few seconds.  
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Technicians Only: Harvest Cycle Sequence & Other Notes  
Harvest  
Continuous Run Time  
The Purge Valve will be open for 74 seconds.  
A unit that operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week  
is too small for the user’s needs. To maintain  
harvest integrity, the controller will extend the  
harvest time to 6 minutes every 15th consecutive  
harvest cycle.  
The water pump shuts off, it will restart before 74  
seconds, the restart time is based on the Purge  
Level Setting.  
The pump restarts and pumps water out of the  
reservoir until the purge valve closes.  
Bin Thermostat (for those units so equipped):  
In normal ambients the thermostat will react to ice  
on the bulb in a few seconds. Reaction after  
removal will take about a minute under normal  
conditions, and longer in colder rooms.  
The inlet water valve will stay on for about 30  
seconds to add enough water to assist with  
harvest.  
The Hot Gas Valve will be open for the entire  
length of the Harvest Cycle.  
Stacked Units:  
If the bottom unit is in harvest and receives a  
signal from the top unit that it is also in Harvest,  
the bottom unit will stay in harvest for about 6  
minutes.  
The Harvest Bypass Valve will be open for a few  
seconds at the beginning of the Harvest Cycle.  
During the Harvest Cycle, ice will be falling from  
the evaporators and between the ice sensor’s  
electric eyes. The AutoIQ Controller monitors the  
ice falling and uses that information to determine  
the next harvest cycle length.  
If the bottom unit is shut off, but its controller still  
has power, the top unit may continue to operate. If  
the bottom unit’s power is shut off, the top unit will  
shut down on bin full at the end of the next cycle. If  
the top unit’s power is shut off, it does not impact  
the bottom unit.  
The first Harvest after a restart will take about 6  
minutes to establish a base line, then the time it  
took to release that ice is used to determine the  
next harvest cycle’s length.  
An error shut down on one unit does not affect the  
other.  
The maximum harvest time is 14 minutes.  
Either one may be switched off at the controller  
without impacting the other.  
If no cubes fall (or are sensed) by the end of the  
Maximum Harvest Time, the machine senses a  
Refrigeration error. If the next cycle also produces  
a Refrigeration error, the machine will shut down.  
Diagnostic Light Code Table  
If a Diagnostic Water Light  
Light  
Refrigeration  
Light  
Note: The last Harvest cycle before shutting off on  
Bin Full will be about 6 minutes long.  
Blinks once  
and repeats  
Water pump  
will not start  
Very long ice  
harvest  
Note: The machine will not restart for 4 minutes  
after switching off on Bin Full, unless the Freeze  
button is pressed.  
Blinks twice  
and repeats  
Lack of water  
fill  
No harvest of  
ice  
Bin Full: The controller will switch on the  
compressor for 30 seconds after 12 hours of off  
time to keep refrigerant out of the compressor oil.  
Blinks three  
times and  
repeats  
not used  
High Discharge  
Temperature  
Is ON all the  
time  
Water valve  
leaking thru  
rapidly  
Check for low  
discharge  
temperature or  
long freeze  
cycle  
Both ON all the Check for thermistor set  
time unplugged or failed  
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Sanitation and Cleaning  
It is the User’s responsibility to keep the ice machine and ice storage bin in a sanitary condition.  
Without human intervention, sanitation will not be maintained. Ice machines also require occasional  
cleaning of their water systems with a specifically designed chemical. This chemical dissolves mineral  
build up that forms during the ice making process.  
Sanitize the ice storage bin as frequently as local health codes require, and every time the ice machine  
is cleaned and sanitized.  
The ice machine’s water system should be cleaned and sanitized a minimum of twice per year.  
9. After the ice machine cleaner has circulated for 10  
minutes, push and release the Clean button. This  
starts the rinsing process. The Clean indicator light  
will be ON. Note: The rinse process flushes any  
residual cleaner out of the ice machine’s water  
system.  
In Place Cleaning of the Ice Machine Water  
System:  
1. Remove all ice from the bin.  
2. Remove the front panels.  
3. Push and release the Harvest button (this releases  
any ice that may be on the evaporators and warms  
them up).  
10. Continue the rinsing process for 20 minutes, then  
push the off button to switch the machine off.  
11. Go to the next step to sanitize the machine or go  
to step 19 to finish the cleaning process.  
4. Wait for the machine to finish the Harvest cycle  
(the machine will stop).  
12. Mix 2 gallons of Sanitizer solution. Follow local  
codes for Sanitizer.  
5. Remove the the insulated plastic evaporator cover,  
the two inner splash panels (part number 02-3680-01  
and the one above it), both cube deflectors, and the  
ice sensors. Place the splash panels and the cube  
deflectors in a separate container. Place the ice  
sensors in the reservoir, but be sure that the ends of  
the connecting wires are not in the water.  
Note: A possible sanitizing solution may be made by  
mixing 1 ounce of liquid household bleach with 2  
o
gallons of warm (95-115 F.) potable water.  
13. Push and release the Clean button again.  
14. Pour 24 ounces of Sanitizer solution into the  
reservoir water.  
6. Push and release the Clean button. The Clean  
indicator light will be blinking, and the pump will  
restart.  
15. After the solution has circulated for 10 minutes  
push and release the Clean button. This starts the  
rinse process. Sanitize the ice storage bin while  
waiting.  
7. Pour 24 ounces of Scotsman Ice Machine Cleaner  
into the reservoir water. Return the evaporator cover  
to its normal position.  
16. Continue the rinsing process for 20 minutes, then  
push the off button to switch the machine off.  
8. Mix a solution of 8 ounces of Scotsman ice  
machine cleaner and 1 gallon of warm (95-115 F.)  
o
water. Use the solution to scrub the splash panels  
and cube deflectors in the separate container.  
17. Remove the evaporator cover and spray or wash  
all interior surfaces of the freezing compartment  
including the evaporator cover with sanitizer solution.  
Scotsman Ice Machine  
Cleaner contains acids.  
Acids may cause burns.  
18. Thoroughly immerse the splash panels and cube  
deflectors in the sanitizing solution.  
If concentrated cleaner  
comes in contact with skin,  
flush with water.  
19. Return the ice sensors, splash panels and cube  
deflectors to their original positions.  
20. Return the evaporator cover to its original  
position. Push and release the Freeze button.  
If swallowed, do NOT  
induce vomiting. Give large  
amounts of water or Milk.  
Call Physician immediately.  
Keep out of the reach of  
children.  
21. Return the front panels to their normal positions  
and secure them to the machine with the original  
screws.  
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Additional Maintenance  
To Properly Place the Evaporator Covers  
To drain reservoir (if desired):  
Removal:  
1. Remove front panel.  
1. Remove right front panel.  
2. Push and hold the Off button.  
2. Push up on evaporator cover and swing out the 3. Push and Hold the Clean Button for 3 Seconds  
base.  
to Activate Purge Valve.  
3. Use the finger holes to pull the lower inside  
cover down and swing it out from the machine.  
4. Push and release Freeze button.  
5. Return the front panel to its original position.  
To Sanitize the Ice Storage Bin  
1. Remove all ice.  
4. Pull upper inside cover out from behind the  
pump hose.  
Note: ALL COVERS MUST BE PROPERLY IN  
PLACE or the MACHINE WILL MALFUNCTION.  
2. Remove baffle.  
3. Switch ice machine OFF or wait for it to be in a  
cleaning cycle.  
Replacement:  
1
.
o
4. Mix a 1 gallon solution of warm (95-115 F.)  
water and sanitizer. Follow local codes for  
sanitizer.  
Insert Bottom Tabs in 5th  
Slot of Cube Deflectors  
5. Wash or spray the entire interior of the ice  
storage bin with the sanitizer solution. This  
includes the bottom of the ice machine and the  
inside of the door, the door gaskets (if any) and  
door frame.  
6. Pour excess sanitizer into the bin to flush the  
drain system.  
7. If the approved sanitizer requires a rinse, rinse  
all interior surfaces with potable water.  
Return upper inside cover to its original position.  
2. Using finger holes to control the part, insert the  
two tabs on the bottom of the lower inside cover  
into the 5th slot of each cube deflector.  
3. Push down and insert upper edge of the lower  
inside cover into the slot on the bottom of the  
evaporator bracket.  
4. Insert evaporator cover into plastic slot at the  
top of the compartment and then place the lower  
end onto the reservoir wall.  
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Additional Maintenance: Water Distributors  
distributors in or with a solution of Scotsman Ice  
Machine Cleaner and warm potable water.  
It may become necessary to remove the water  
distributors from the top of the evaporator and  
clean (de-mineralize) them outside of the ice  
machine.  
10. Return the water distributors to their normal  
installed position.  
1. Remove front panels.  
11. Push and release the clean button to flush the  
water system.  
2. Push and release the OFF button.  
3. Remove the evaporator covers.  
12. After the machine stops, push and release the  
Freeze button.  
4. Pull the tab at the front of the evaporators  
forward and lift the water distributors up until they  
clear the tab.  
13. Replace the evaporator covers.  
Check That Water Channels  
Are Clear  
Water  
Distributors  
5. Repeat for all evaporators and distributors..  
14. Replace the front panel.  
6. Slide the left and right groups of distributors  
forward until the center manifold is accessible.  
Insert Bottom Tabs in 5th Slot  
of Cube Deflectors  
7. Remove the distributors from the manifolds.  
Manifold  
8. Examine the top of the evaporators. The Water  
Distribution Channels must be free from mineral  
build up. If build up is evident, scrub the channels  
with Scotsman Ice Machine Cleaner and a plastic  
bristle brush.  
9. Examine the water distributors. Although they  
are made of a material that is resistant to mineral  
build up, some may be present. Soak or scrub the  
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Additional Maintenance: Inlet Water Valve Screen  
The inlet water valve has a screen on its inlet side  
to keep debris from flowing into the valve. In some  
cases, this screen may become clogged or  
restricted by debris build up. Check for the proper  
water flow:  
Flow rate is 2.7 G.P.M.  
1. Remove front panel.  
2. Obtain a 16 ounce cup and a watch.  
3. Pull the water discharge tube out of the  
reservoir and place it in the cup.  
4. Push and release the Harvest button.  
5. If working properly, the water valve will fill an 16  
oz cup in about 3 seconds. Be prepared to push  
the Off button! If it does not, the water valve inlet  
or other water device is restricted.  
To Check the Inlet Water Valve Screen.  
1. Disconnect the electrical power.  
2. Shut off the water supply.  
3. Remove the left front panel.  
4. Unplug the electrical connection of the inlet  
water valve.  
5. Remove the screws holding the inlet water valve  
to the cabinet.  
6. Remove outlet tube from inlet water valve.  
7. Rotate inlet water valve from inlet fitting and  
remove valve from machine.  
8. Examine the inlet screen, if dirty, brush off  
screen. Note: Screen is not replaceable, and may  
only be removed by taking off the covering  
bracket. The bracket forms part of the inlet water  
system, and must be water tight to the valve body,  
removal is not recommended.  
9. Reverse to reassemble.  
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Additional Maintenance: Ice Sensors, Condenser  
To Clean the Remote Air Cooled Condenser  
The ice sensors use a system of infrared emitting  
and receiving components to sense the build up of  
ice in the bin. They are located at the bottom of the  
ice outlet port. They must be free of mineral build  
up to function properly. To check:  
1. Disconnect and lock out the electrical power.  
2. At the remote condenser, check for loose debris  
on the roof, remove any near the condenser.  
3. Check the fan blade and condenser for grease  
or dust build up. Brush the intake surfaces  
(outside) of the condenser coils with a nylon brush  
to remove surface dirt. Use a fin comb to  
straighten any bent fins.  
1. Remove front panels.  
2. Push and release the harvest button.  
3. Wait for the machine to stop.  
4. Remove the evaporator cover.  
5. Locate the front ice sensor.  
Note: Air flow is UP, towards the fan.  
If grease is present, use coil cleaner on the  
condenser. Be sure to wipe up any excess coil  
cleaner.  
Push the sensor from the front (at the wire area) to  
the back until it releases from the holder.  
6. Locate the back ice sensor Pull on the  
rectangular tab to release it from its mounted  
position.  
4. Reconnect the electrical power.  
7. Examine the bottom of the brackets, there are  
two sensors in each bracket, check that they are  
clear of mineral build up. They may be wiped clean  
with ice machine cleaner to assist in removal of the  
build up.  
Note: Do NOT use abrasive materials or cleaner  
on the ice sensor lenses. A soft toothbrush works  
well to get into the hard to reach spots.  
8. Reverse steps 1-6 to reassemble.  
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Service Diagnosis: Diagnostic Light Analysis  
Problem or Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Bin is full  
Probable Correction  
Use some ice  
Bin thermostat is closed  
Check thermostat  
Power is off, check  
Lights.  
If all Lights are out, check power supply,  
restore power if off  
If all Lights are out and there is power, check  
transformer output for 24 vac  
Transformer is open  
Machine is off  
Unit has been switched  
off or has finished a  
Clean cycle, Off Light is  
glowing  
Push and release Freeze button  
Unit has Shut Down  
Check for Refrigeration or Water Error  
Check water Light, if the Light blinks 2 times  
Water supply inadequate and repeats, check the water inlet valve for  
proper water flow.**  
Check that pump hose is attached and if  
Water pump malfunction  
Unit is off on a Water  
Error  
pump is plugged in and working.  
Check float stem, reset machine. If it will not  
Water level sensor may  
have failed.  
reset or gives another water error and  
everything else is OK, replace the water level  
sensor.  
Check refrigeration Light. If the Light is  
glowing, there is a probable refrigeration  
problem - fan motor could have failed.  
Low discharge or long  
freeze cycle  
Check refrigeration Light. If the Light blinks  
once and repeats, look for a harvest problem.  
where some cubes were sensed.**  
Harvest problem  
Check refrigeration Light. If the Light blinks  
two times and repeats, look for a harvest  
problem. - no cubes sensed**  
Unit is off on a  
Refrigeration Error  
Check refrigeration Light. If the Light blinks 3  
times and then repeats, check for a reason for  
high discharge temperatures - fan motor hot  
ambient.  
High Discharge Temp  
Push and release Off button. Push and  
release Freeze button. Check operation.  
Unit does not go into  
harvest - exceeds  
maximum freeze time  
Push cube size float down and check  
operation.  
Exceeds maximum  
harvest time  
Check for cause of long harvest cycle**  
Unit runs and both  
Diagnostic lites are ON  
Temperature sensors out Replace the temperature sensor set (water  
of range  
and discharge).  
Same, only 1 light on  
Reservoir temp. wrong  
Check water temp. and sensor.  
* Machine may be reset by pushing and releasing the Off button, then pushing and releasing the  
Freeze button. ** See following pages  
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Service Diagnosis  
Problem or Symptom Possible Cause  
Probable Correction  
Check bin controls. If the bin full light is on or  
blinking the bin controls may be dirty. Clean if  
dirty. The board and bin controls may also  
need to be checked.  
Bin controls did not sense  
ice falling, unit stayed in  
harvest until the maximum  
harvest time ran out.  
Check evaporators for lime scale build up.  
Clean evaporators and bin controls if dirty.  
Unit is off because of a  
“Harvest Problem”  
Push and release Off button. Push and  
release Freeze button. Check machine  
operation. Check if ice is made and harvests.  
Bin controls or AutoIQ  
Controller may have failed.  
See “Unit does not shut off” below..  
Check the next page  
Other components may  
have failed  
Cube size control float is  
sticking.  
Check/clean  
Cubes are too large  
Cubes are too small  
Inlet water valve leaking  
thru (slowly)  
Check hose from water valve for slow drip.  
Replace valve if dripping.  
Check for leak in reservoir  
Not enough water  
Check for a leak thru the purge valve  
Clean condenser  
Dirty condenser  
Recirculation of air  
Block air re-circulation or move condenser  
Check system. If there is a low charge, find  
the leak, recover the refrigerant, repair the  
leak, replace the dryer, evacuate and weigh in  
the nameplate charge.  
Low ice capacity  
Low refrigerant charge  
Too much water  
Check for inlet water valve leak thru  
Check controls. Unplug thermostat and check  
bin full light, if off, place something between  
the electric eyes. The bin full light should  
begin to blink (after 20 seconds of continuous  
blockage it will glow steadily). If not, check  
operation of electric eyes by unplugging #4  
and jumping out the two pins on the controller  
(touch the tool to the cabinet to discharge  
static electricity before contacting the  
Ice sensing system may  
have failed.  
Unit does not shut off  
controller). If the bin full light blinks, replace  
the bin controls. If it does not blink, replace  
the controller. Note: Leaving #4 unplugged  
and jumped for 20 seconds will shut the  
machine down on a bin full (at the end of the  
harvest cycle). It will restart after 4 minutes or  
may be reset by pushing the Freeze button.  
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Service Diagnosis: Components  
Problem or Symptom Possible Cause  
Probable Correction  
Open motor windings, or  
seized bearings  
Replace fan motor  
Contactor may not close.  
Replace pump  
Fan motor does not  
turn.  
No power to fan motor  
Open motor windings, or  
seized bearings  
Pump motor does not  
turn  
Check electrical connections. In Freeze, the  
pump should have power to it. If not, replace  
the AutoIQ Controller.  
No power to pump  
Open solenoid coil.  
Stuck valve  
Replace hot gas valve  
Replace hot gas valve  
Hot Gas Valve does  
not open.  
Check wire connections, if ok, replace AutoIQ  
Controller  
No power to coil in Harvest  
Hot Gas Valve leaks  
thru (warm tube  
temperatures on both  
sides of valve during  
freeze)  
Mechanical problem in  
valve  
Replace valve  
Open solenoid coil  
Stuck valve  
Replace valve  
Replace valve  
Water Inlet Valve does  
not open  
No power to valve (best  
checked at the beginning  
of Freeze)  
Check wire connections, if ok, replace AutoIQ  
Controller  
Water Inlet Valve does  
not flow enough water  
Restriction in water supply Check water filters and/or inlet screen.  
Water Inlet Valve  
leaks thru  
Mechanical problem in  
Replace valve  
valve  
Unit in Clean cycle  
Contactor coil open  
Push and release Freeze button.  
Replace contactor  
Compressor does not  
work  
Open starting components Check and replace  
Open windings  
Check and replace compressor  
Replace compressor  
Internal valve failure  
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Service Diagnosis  
Problem or Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Probable Correction  
Scale in water system.  
Clean water system.  
Check temps. Unit cannot  
operate with water and air  
temps below stated limits.  
Water or Air Temperatures too  
cold  
Low system charge  
Recover and weigh charge.  
Bypass solenoid does not open Check solenoid operation  
Poor Harvest  
Check valve leaks back  
Replace check valve  
Check for power to the coil, if  
there is power, replace the hot  
gas valve  
Hot gas valve does not open  
Head pressure control valve  
does not maintain enough  
pressure (in freeze)  
Replace the head pressure  
control valve  
High discharge pressure, from a  
dirty condenser or faulty fan  
motor  
Clean the condenser, repair the  
fan motor  
Extreme hot location  
Relocate the cabinet  
Extremely hot condenser  
location  
Move condenser or provide  
shade  
Recover, evacuate and weigh in  
the nameplate charge  
Overcharge of refrigerant  
Low capacity  
At the end of the freeze cycle,  
there should be a definite  
Hot gas valve leaks thru, unit off difference in temperature  
on refrigeration error  
between the inlet and outlet of  
the Hot Gas Valve. If not,  
replace the hot gas valve  
Liquid and discharge lines are  
in contact with each other  
Separate and insulate them  
Low on refrigerant, locate leak,  
recover refrigerant, repair leak,  
replace drier, evacuate and  
weigh in the nameplate charge.  
TXV superheat too high, check  
charge, if charge is OK, replace  
TXV  
Compressor cycles on and off  
Compressor overheats  
Mechanical fault with  
compressor, replace  
compressor  
Internal relief valve opened,  
check for cause of high  
discharge pressure  
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PTCR  
The “D” series cubers use a PTCR (Positive  
Temperature Coefficient Resistor) in place of a  
conventional start relay and start capacitor.  
Diagnosis:  
1. Disconnect electrical power.  
2. Check if the PTCR is cool enough to handle  
safely. If not, wait 5 minutes for it to cool off.  
Power from the contactor connects to the PTCR  
and to the Run Capacitor  
3. Disconnect both leads to the PTCR and measure  
its resistance with an ohmmeter. If the PTCR reads  
less than 21 ohms or more than 39 ohms, replace  
A wire connects the other terminal of the PTCR to  
the compressor’s start winding.  
Another wire connects the run capacitor to the start it.  
winding.  
A parallel circuit connects power from the contactor  
to the Run winding of the compressor.  
A PTCR changes resistance sharply when its  
temperature changes. When the PTCR is cold, it  
connects full current to the compressor’s start  
winding. After a very short time, the PTCR heats up  
and shuts off the current flow. Under normal  
o
conditions, the PTCR’s case is at about 180 F. At  
that temperature the PTCR has very high  
resistance and will not allow current to flow. It must  
cool down to about 120oF. Before current will pass  
through it again.  
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Operational Characteristics: CME1356R  
Cycle Times (Minutes):  
o
o
o
o
0 F. condenser air 70 F. indoor 90 F. condenser air 90 F. indoor  
o
o
air, 55 F. water  
air, 70 F. water  
Freeze  
11 ½ - 12 ½  
3
16 - 17  
2 ½  
Harvest  
System Pressures (PSIG)  
o
o
o
o
70 F. condenser air 70 F. indoor 90 F. condenser air 90 F. indoor  
o
o
air, 55 F. water  
air, 70 F. water  
Suction: End of Freeze  
Suction: Peak in Harvest  
29 - 31  
70 - 80  
30 - 32  
95 - 105  
275 - 285  
100  
Discharge: 5 minutes into Freeze 230 - 250  
Discharge: Minimum in Harvest 80  
Number of Evaporators:  
·5  
Refrigerant Charge  
·288 ounces of R-404A  
Typical Compressor Amps,  
single phase  
·freeze 14 - 15  
·harvest 17 - 18  
Typical Compressor Amps,  
three phase  
· freeze 8 - 9  
· harvest 10 - 11  
Typical Harvest Ice Weight  
·16.0 lb  
Superheat  
·The TXV will control a nominal superheat point  
o
that can vary unit to unit from 11 F. to 17 F.  
o
While controlling that point the superheat can  
o
also range + or - 4 F. without affecting  
performance.  
Hi Pressure Control - Automatic Reset  
·Hi Pressure Cut Out - 450 PSIG  
·Hi Pressure Cut In - 350 PSIG  
Headmaster Valve  
·Setting is 240 PSIG  
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Operational Characteristics: CME1656R  
Cycle Times (minutes):  
o
o
o
o
70 F. condenser air 70 F. indoor 90 F. condenser air 90 F. indoor  
o
o
air, 50 F. water  
air, 70 F. water  
Freeze  
15 ½ - 17 ½  
2 ½  
18 - 19  
2 ½  
Harvest  
System Pressures (PSIG):  
o
o
o
o
70 F. condenser air 70 F. indoor 90 F. condenser air 90 F. indoor  
o
o
air, 55 F. water  
air, 70 F. water  
Suction: End of Freeze  
Suction: Peak in Harvest  
30 - 32  
75 - 85  
33 - 35  
90 - 100  
275 - 295  
110  
Discharge: 5 minutes into Freeze 230 - 250  
Discharge: Minimum in Harvest 100  
Number of Evaporators:  
·6  
Refrigerant Charge  
·288 ounces of R-404A  
Typical Compressor Amps,  
single phase  
·freeze 15 - 16  
·harvest 22 - 23  
Typical Compressor Amps,  
three phase  
· freeze 9 - 10  
· harvest 13 - 14  
Typical Harvest Ice Weight  
·19.2 lb.  
Superheat  
·The TXV will control a nominal superheat point  
o
o
that can vary unit to unit from 11 F. to 17 F.  
While controlling that point the superheat can  
o
also range + or - 4 F. without affecting  
performance.  
Hi Pressure Control - Automatic Reset  
·Hi Pressure Cut Out - 450 PSIG  
·Hi Pressure Cut In - 350 PSIG  
Headmaster Valve  
·Setting is 240 PSIG  
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Removal and Replacement  
Inlet Water Valve  
Water Pump  
1. Remove the left front panel.  
2. Shut off the water supply.  
1. Disconnect the electrical power.  
2. Remove the front panel.  
3. Push and release the OFF button.  
4. Pull the wire harness off the inlet water valve.  
3. Unplug water pump from its electrical  
connection.  
4. Remove 1 plastic bolt and the reservoir cover.  
5. Lift water pump up and disconnect outlet tube.  
5. Remove screws holding the inlet water valve to  
the cabinet.  
6. Pull the valve away from the cabinet and  
disconnect the outlet tube.  
6. Pull float ball from float stem (it is a snap fit).  
Pull stem out.  
7. Unscrew the water valve from the water inlet  
tubing. Hold the barbed inlet fitting and rotate the  
valve.  
7. Locate water level sensor mounting tabs,  
compress together to release sensor from bracket.  
8. Remove water pump brackets from pump.  
9. Reverse to replace.  
8. Reverse to reassemble.  
9. Push and release the Freeze button.  
10. Replace the front panel.  
10. Replace front panel.  
11. Re-connect electrical power.  
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Removal and Replacement  
Purge Valve  
Water Level Sensor/Float Stem  
1. Disconnect the electrical power.  
2. Remove the front panel.  
3. Remove 1 plastic bolt and the reservoir cover.  
Electrical Shock Hazard.  
Disconnect electrical  
power before beginning  
service.  
4. Pull float ball from float stem (it is a snap fit). Pull  
stem out.  
5. Locate water level sensor mounting tabs,  
compress together to release sensor from bracket.  
6. Remove harness from sensor.  
7. Reverse to replace.  
1. Disconnect electrical power.  
2. Remove left front panel.  
8. Replace front panel.  
3. Unplug wire harness from purge valve coil.  
9. Reconnect electrical power.  
4. Locate and remove the two screws securing the  
purge valve to the machine.  
5. Pull the inlet and outlet hoses off the purge  
valve and remove it from the machine.  
6. Reverse to reassemble. There are no internal  
parts available for this valve.  
Purge Valve Timer  
The purge valve timer is sensitive to electrostatic  
discharge. Be certain to touch a grounded surface  
before touching this component. Do the same  
when handling the replacement part.  
1. Touch a grounded surface.  
2. Remove left front panel.  
3. Disconnect electrical power.  
4. Remove high voltage box cover.  
5. Locate timer board at the back of the high  
voltage box.  
6. Unplug all the wires to the board.  
7. Compress each of the four stand-off posts to  
release the board from the stand-offs.  
8. Remove the board from the unit.  
Reverse to reassemble.  
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Removal and Replacement: AutoIQ Controller  
1. Disconnect the electrical power.  
Electric Eyes (Ice Sensors)  
2. Remove the front panel.  
These must be replaced as a set.  
1. Remove both front panels.  
3. Remove mounting screw holding controller to  
cabinet.  
2. Push and release the Off button.  
3. Remove evaporator cover.  
4. Touch a metal surface to discharge any static  
electricity.  
4. Remove lower inner splash panel.  
5. Pull controller out slightly and unplug all  
electrical connections.  
5. Locate the back electric eye. Pull out on the  
rectangular tab until the sensor is free of its  
installed position.  
Note: Do NOT touch the back of the controller.  
6. Carefully remove the new controller from its  
packaging. Again, do NOT touch the back of the  
controller.  
6. Unplug the back sensor from its wire harness.  
7. Unplug the front sensor its wire harness  
8. Locate retainer clip in front sensor holder. Pull  
clip up and out of the holder.  
7. Plug all electrical connectors into the new  
controller.  
8. Re-attach the controller to the cabinet.  
9. Switch on the electrical power. All Lights should  
lite up.  
Back Sensor  
10. Push and release the Freeze button.  
11. Replace the front panel.  
Front Sensor Holder  
9. Push in on the place where the wires enter the  
sensor until it releases from the holder.  
10. Twist the sensor 90 degrees and pull it up and  
out of the machine.  
11. Reverse to reassemble. Be sure that the color  
codes of the connecting wires match.  
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Removal and Replacement: Water Level Sensor  
1. Remove front panel.  
Water Temperature Sensor  
2. Push and hold the OFF button. Release it when Note: This sensor is replaced as a set with the  
the machine stops.  
Discharge Temperature Sensor.  
1. Remove left front panel.  
3. Trace wire harness from water level sensor to  
the AutoIQ Controller (#2). Unplug the harness  
from the controller.  
2. Push and release Off button.  
3. Remove 1 plastic bolt and the reservoir cover.  
4. Lift the pump and mounting plate up enough to  
remove the float from the stem.  
4. Locate water temperature sensor (inserted into  
pump discharge hose).  
5. Remove two screws holding the sensor to the  
pump bracket and lift the sensor up and out of the  
machine.  
5. Pull out to remove.  
6. Trace back to AutoIQ Controller, unplug from  
#5.  
6. Reverse to reassemble.  
7. Remove the Discharge Line temperature  
sensor.  
Note: 5 evaporator models have a different float  
stem from the 6 evaporator machines. Do not mix  
the two.  
8. Reverse to reassemble.  
Note: Do not push sensor tip in too far. There  
should be about an 1/8" gap between the tip and  
the inner wall of the water discharge hose.  
·5 evaporator (CME1356) uses a tan stem  
·6 evaporator (CME1656) uses a brown stem  
Discharge Line Temperature Sensor  
1. Remove front panel, push and release the Off  
button.  
2. Remove top and left side panels.  
3. Locate discharge line sensor. It is attached to  
the discharge line of the compressor, 6" from the  
compressor discharge port.  
4. Un-snap the clip holding the sensor to the  
discharge line.  
5. Trace the sensor wires back to the controller,  
they are plugged into #5 with the water  
temperature sensor, and must be replaced with it.  
6. Reverse to replace, be sure that the discharge  
line sensor is 6" up from the compressor discharge  
port. The discharge line sensor is marked with  
yellow tape.  
Note: Route wires so they do NOT contact the  
discharge line.  
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Removal and Replacement  
normal positions. Check that water distributors are  
in place.  
Transformer and Compressor Starting  
Components  
12. Push and release the Freeze button to start the  
machine.  
Single phase compressors use a start relay, start  
capacitor and run capacitor. All are located in a  
sheet metal box to the right of the AutoIQ  
Controller. The compressor contactor is also  
located in that box.  
13. Check operation.  
14. Return the top and front panels to their normal  
positions.  
1. Disconnect electrical power.  
2. Remove front panel.  
Refrigeration System Components  
Due to the expected level of training and  
experience of a refrigeration mechanic, detailed  
instructions regarding the replacement of  
refrigeration components will not be presented.  
However, critical items will be noted here.  
3. Remove 2 screws at the front edge of the metal  
box, and pull the cover forward and out.  
4. To check components, reconnect electrical  
power.  
Evaporators  
Note: The contactor coil is 24 volt.  
Evaporator Support Bracket  
In the unlikely event that an evaporator may need  
to be replaced, do NOT braze the evaporator joints  
when the evaporators are seated in the freezing  
compartment, instead lift them up slightly so that  
the joints to be brazed are above the top edge of  
the freezing compartment.  
In the unlikely event that the evaporator support  
bracket needs to be replaced, two people will be  
needed.  
1. Remove both front panels and the top panel.  
2. Push and hold the Off button until the machine  
stops.  
Compressor  
The compressor should not be replaced until it has  
been determined that it has definitely failed. If it will  
not start check the starting components first. If the  
machine has low capacity, check for proper  
charge, TXV operation, hot gas valve leak thru or  
inlet water valve leak thru.  
3. Remove evaporator cover.  
4. Remove the interior splash panels.  
5. Remove the hoses from the water distributors.  
6. Use wire ties to hang the front of the  
evaporators from the upper cross brace.  
The metal bracket in front of the compressor must  
be removed to access the compressor.  
7. Place a clean rag under the planned cut point  
and saw the old bracket in half and remove it.  
8. While holding the bracket so that the right end is  
higher than the left, insert the right end in the  
vertical channel in the right side of the freezing  
compartment.  
Then, while the helper lifts the right-most  
evaporator slightly, push the bracket in from below.  
Keep doing this and push up on the left end of the  
new bracket.  
The freezing compartment walls may be pushed  
apart slightly to make this easier.  
9. Push up enough on the left end of the bracket  
until it snaps into the vertical channel in the left  
side of the freezing compartment.  
10. Check that all evaporators are properly seated  
front and back.  
11. Remove the wire ties, and return the splash  
panels, hoses, and evaporator cover to their  
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Refrigerant  
1. This ice machine uses R-404A or HP62 as a  
refrigerant. It has several unique characteristics.  
A. It is a near-azeotrope, and must be liquid  
charged.  
Allen Wrench  
B. It must use polyol ester refrigerant oil, and that  
oil is very water absorbent. The system must not  
be open for more than 15 minutes.  
Torque Stem to 6-8  
ft. lb.  
C. An electronic leak detector capable of locating  
HFC-134a type refrigerant must be used to locate  
refrigerant leaks.  
Torque Stem Cap  
to 8-12 ft. lb.  
D. A special HFC type liquid line dryer must be  
used.  
Torque Core  
Cap to 7-12 ft.  
E. When brazing, a dry nitrogen purge is required.  
F. When evacuating, use of an electronic micron  
gage is recommend. Evacuate to 300 microns.  
Low Side Access Valve  
Recovering the Refrigerant  
Because of the check valves, liquid refrigerant  
must be recovered thru the liquid line valve, as  
well as the low side access valve at the front of  
the machine.  
Access Valves:  
1. Low Side: Remove the stem cap and insert a  
3/16" allen wrench. Check that the valve is  
closed.  
Liquid Line: Remove the stem cap. Use a  
refrigeration wrench and check that the valve  
stem is fully UP or OUT. If recovering, remove  
the schrader core before opening the valve.  
2. Remove the port caps and attach refrigerant  
manifold hoses.  
Stem Must Be  
Half-way Out  
(after hose is  
connected) to  
Recover,  
Evacuate and  
Recharge  
3. Open the valves and purge the hoses. Note:  
Open liquid line valve half way to access both  
sides of the liquid line.  
4. When service is complete, shut the liquid line  
access valve first (fully up). Then, with the  
machine running and the middle hose outlet  
securely fastened to the manifold or refrigerant  
tank (closed) open both manifold valves. This  
allows any liquid refrigerant in the discharge hose  
to flow thru the manifold and into the suction  
side.  
5. After the gages have equaled, shut the  
manifold valves and the suction access valve.  
6. Remove the gages and replace the stem and  
port caps. Return the schrader core to the liquid  
line valve. Make certain that all caps are on  
tightly.  
Liquid Line Access Valve  
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Liquid Charging  
Because R-404A is a near-azeotrope, only liquid  
refrigerant can be used to recharge the  
refrigeration system. To do that may take some  
special techniques:  
7. With a sight glass or charge faster in the hose to  
the low side port, start the ice machine.  
8. Open the low side service access valve.  
9. Crack open the low side manifold valve and  
watch the scale and sight glass. Open and close  
the low side manifold valve to flow liquid into the  
manifold but flash off to vapor before it enters the  
suction side of the refrigeration system. This  
1. Use an electronic scale to measure the charge.  
2. Place a drum or cylinder of R-404A on the  
scale, valve side up (most R-404A disposable  
cylinders have an internal dip tube and dispense  
liquid refrigerant from the valve when it is upright - should only be a few ounces at most.  
check yours).  
10. After the scale = the correct charge, shut off  
the valve on the refrigerant cylinder.  
3. A refrigeration manifold should be attached to  
the service access valves. Attach the charging  
hose to the cylinder of R-404A. Open the  
cylinder’s valve and purge the hose to the  
manifold.  
11. With the ice machine running and the  
discharge access valve closed, open both manifold  
valves to allow the refrigerant in the hoses to enter  
the system.  
4. Close the low side service access valve.  
12. Shut the suction service access valve.  
13. Remove the refrigeration manifold gages.  
14. Replace and tighten all caps.  
5. Open the discharge side manifold valve and  
weigh in the name plate charge. After the charge is  
weighed in, wait a few minutes and re-check the  
scale.  
6. If all of the refrigerant charge has not been  
weighed into the discharge side, it must be  
carefully added thru the low side. Close the  
discharge service access valve.  
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Before Calling for Service  
Check the following:  
1. Has the water supply to the ice machine or building been shut off? If yes, the  
ice machine will automatically restart within 25 minutes after water begins to  
flow to it.  
2. Has power been shut off to the ice machine? If yes, the ice machine will  
automatically restart when power is restored.  
3. Has someone disconnected power to a central condenser (probably on the  
roof - may be connected to a walk-in cooler). If yes, the ice machine may need  
to be manually reset.  
4. Does the bin control have ice on it? If so, remove the ice and the machine  
should start in a few minutes.  
To Manually Reset the machine.  
1. Remove the left front panel.  
2. Locate the AutoIQ Controller. If a red  
diagnostic light is glowing, note which one  
and its blink rate. Then push and release the  
off button.  
8
9
7
6
5
3. Push and release the Freeze button.  
PUSH BUTTON  
CONTROL SWITCHES  
4. The machine should begin to operate. If  
there is a lack of water it will soon shut off  
again.  
INDICATOR LIGHTS:  
BIN FULL  
4
3
FREEZE  
5. Return the front panel to its normal  
position.  
HARVEST  
CLEAN  
2
1
OFF  
If the machine shuts down again, call for  
service.  
DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS:  
WATER  
REFRIGERATION  
To Shut the Machine Off:  
1. Remove the left front panel.  
2. Locate the AutoIQ Controller.  
3. Push and hold the Off  
button for 3 seconds or until  
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Bulletin Number: PS - 4 - 2002  
Bulletin Date: February 2002  
SERVICE BULLETIN  
Subject: New Ice Sensors in CME1356, CME1656 and CME2006. New Ice  
Sensors, new Water Level Sensors and new Controllers in CME306 and  
CME456.  
Ice Sensors: Scotsman has begun production of ice machines equipped with a new style of ice  
sensor. The new sensor is interchangeable with the prior sensors, which are still in use on other  
Scotsman modular cubers.  
Controllers: Scotsman has also added the new blue controller (see PS-3-2002) to models CME306  
and CME456.  
Water Level Sensor: A new water level sensor is also being used on CME306 and CME456.  
Service parts for the ice sensors and water level sensor have not changed.  
Ice machines built prior to this change are not affected.  
The new sensors’ use will be phased in by model throughout 2002.  
Additional information is on the back of this bulletin.  
Ice Sensor  
Photo-Eyes in New Ice Sensor  
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Sensor Holder  
The new ice sensor’s have a photo-eye module that  
can be separated from the holder.  
Once separated, the lenses of the photo-eyes can  
easily be cleaned with a soft cloth or cotton swab. Ice  
machine cleaner may be used if needed.  
Like the other style of sensor, the photo-eye part can  
be placed in the reservoir when the ice machine is  
being cleaned with ice machine cleaner.  
When re-assembling, be sure that the wire is not  
sticking out past the edges of the sensor holder.  
Push to Release Photo-Eye  
Module  
Photo-Eye Module Separated  
from Holder  
Route Wire Under Clip, Push  
Module Into Place  
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