Hoshizaki F-500BAF User manual

Hoshizaki
“A Superior Degree
of Reliability”
www.hoshizaki.com
Model
F-500BAF
Self-Contained Flaker
Hoshizaki America, Inc.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Issued: 4-13-1998
Revised: 3-22-2010

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IMPORTANT
Only qualied service technicians should install, service, and maintain the
icemaker. No installation, service, or maintenance should be undertaken until
the technician has thoroughly read this Instruction Manual. Likewise, the owner/
manager should not proceed to operate the icemaker until the installer has
instructed them on its proper operation. Failure to install, operate, and maintain
the equipment in accordance with this manual may adversely affect safety,
performance, component life, and warranty coverage.
Hoshizaki provides this manual primarily to assist qualied service technicians in the
installation, maintenance, and service of the icemaker.
Should the reader have any questions or concerns which have not been satisfactorily
addressed, please call, write, or send an e-mail message to the Hoshizaki Technical
Support Department for assistance.
HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC.
618 Highway 74 South
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Attn: Hoshizaki Technical Support Department
Phone: [phone] Technical Support
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
[phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.hoshizaki.com
NOTE: To expedite assistance, all correspondence/communication MUST include the
following information:
  •ModelNumber
  •SerialNumber
  •Completeanddetailedexplanationoftheproblem.

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CONTENTS
Important Safety Information ................................................................................................. 4
I. Specications...................................................................................................................... 5
A. Nameplate Rating ......................................................................................................... 5
B. Dimensions/Connections .............................................................................................. 6
II. Installation and Operating Instructions .............................................................................. 7
A. Checks Before Installation............................................................................................. 7
B. How to Remove Panels ................................................................................................. 8
C. Location ........................................................................................................................ 9
D. Setup............................................................................................................................. 9
E. Electrical Connection .................................................................................................. 10
F. Water Supply and Drain Connections ...........................................................................11
G. Final Checklist ........................................................................................................... 13
H. Startup ........................................................................................................................ 14
III. Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................................................. 15
A. Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions........................................................................... 15
1. Cleaning Solution................................................................................................... 16
2. Cleaning Procedure ............................................................................................... 16
3. Sanitizing Solution ................................................................................................. 17
4. Sanitizing Procedure - Initial .................................................................................. 17
5. Sanitizing Procedure - Final................................................................................... 18
B. Maintenance................................................................................................................ 19
C. Preparing the Icemaker for Long Storage ................................................................... 20
IMPORTANT
This manual should be read carefully before the icemaker is installed and
operated. Only qualied service technicians should install, service, and
maintain the icemaker. Read the warnings contained in this booklet carefully as
they give important information regarding safety. Please retain this booklet for
any further reference that may be necessary.

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Important Safety Information
Throughout this manual, notices appear to bring your attention to situations which could
result in death, serious injury, or damage to the unit.
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a situation which could result in damage to the unit.
IMPORTANT Indicates important information about the use and care of the
unit.
WARNING
This icemaker should be destined only to the use for which it has been
expressly conceived. Any other use should be considered improper and
therefore dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for
eventual damage caused by improper, incorrect, and unreasonable use.
To reduce the risk of death, electric shock, serious injury, or re, follow
basic precautions including the following:
•Electricalconnectionmustbehard-wiredandmustmeetnational,state,and
local electrical code requirements. Failure to meet these code requirements
could result in death, electric shock, serious injury, re, or severe damage to
equipment.
•Thisunitrequiresanindependentpowersupply.Seethenameplatefor
proper voltage and breaker/fuse size. Failure to use a proper breaker or fuse
can result in a tripped breaker, blown fuse, or damage to existing wiring. This
could lead to heat generation or re.
•THIS UNIT MUST BE GROUNDED. Failure to properly ground this unit could
result in death or serious injury.
•Thisunitshouldbedisassembledorrepairedonlybyqualiedservice
personnel to reduce the risk of electric shock, injury, or re.
•Donotmakeanyalterationstotheunit.Alterationscouldresultinelectric
shock, injury, re, or damage to the unit.

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I. Specications
A. Nameplate Rating
1. F-500BAF(-C) (air-cooled)
HOSHIZAKI ICE MAKER
MODEL NUMBER F-500BAF
SERIAL NUMBER
AC SUPPLY VOLTAGE 115-120/60/1
COMPRESSOR 120V 7.5RLA 54.5LRA
GEAR MOTOR 115V 2.4FLA 1/4HP
FAN MOTOR 115V 0.85FLA 1/15HP
OTHER 120V 0.08A
MAXIMUM FUSE SIZE 20 AMPS
MAX. HACR BREAKER (USA ONLY) 20 AMPS
MAX. CIRC. BREAKER (CANADA ONLY) 20 AMPS
MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPACITY 20 AMPS
DESIGN PRESSURE HI-460PSI LO-290PSI
REFRIGERANT 404A 1 LB
See the nameplate for electrical and refrigeration specications. This nameplate is located
on the rear panel.
Since this nameplate is located on the rear panel of the icemaker, it cannot be read when
the back of the icemaker is against a wall or against another piece of kitchen equipment.
Therefore, the necessary electrical and refrigeration information is also on the rating label,
which can be easily seen by removing only the front panel of the icemaker.
We reserve the right to make changes in specications and design without prior notice.
MOTOR-COMPRESSOR THERMALLY PROTECTED,
NOT INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE!
Hoshizaki America, Inc.
Peachtree City, GA
www.hoshizaki.com
ICE MAKER
946Z
186090

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B. Dimensions/Connections
1. F-500BAF(-C) (air-cooled)
Unit: in. (mm)

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II. Installation and Operating Instructions
WARNING
1. This icemaker must be installed in accordance with all applicable national,
state, and local regulations.
2. CHOKING HAZARD: Ensure all components, fasteners, and thumbscrews
are securely in place after installation. Make sure that none have fallen into
the storage bin.
A. Checks Before Installation
•Visuallyinspecttheexterioroftheshippingcontainerandimmediatelyreportany
damage to the carrier. Upon opening the container, any concealed damage should also
be immediately reported to the carrier.
•Removetheshippingcarton,tape,andpackingmaterial.Ifanyareleftintheicemaker,
it will not work properly.
•Removethetopandfrontpanelstopreventdamagewheninstallingtheicemaker.See
"II.B. How to Remove Panels."
•Removethepackagecontainingtheaccessories.
•Removetheprotectiveplasticlmfromthepanels.Iftheicemakerisexposedtothe
sun or to heat, remove the lm after the icemaker cools.
•Checkthattherefrigerantlinesdonotrubortouchlinesorothersurfaces,andthatthe
fan blade turns freely.
•Checkthatthecompressorissnugonallmountingpads.
•Seethenameplateontherearpanel,andcheckthatyourvoltagesupplied
corresponds with the voltage specied on the nameplate.

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B. How to Remove Panels
See Fig. 1
•TopPanel:Removethescrewsandliftoff.
•FrontPanel:Removethescrewsandliftupandtowardsyou.
•LeftSidePanel:Removethescrewsandliftoff.
•SlidingDoor:Removethetoppanelandfrontpanel,thenslidetheslidingdoortotheleft.
Fig. 1
Top Panel
Front Panel
Left Side
Panel
Sliding
Door
Air Louver
Air Filter
Control Box
Cover

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C. Location
CAUTION
1. This icemaker is not intended for outdoor use. Normal operating ambient
temperature should be within 45°F to 100°F (7°C to 38°C); Normal operating
water temperature should be within 45°F to 90°F (7°C to 32°C). Operation
of the icemaker, for extended periods, outside of these normal temperature
ranges may affect icemaker performance.
2. This icemaker will not work at sub-freezing temperatures. To prevent damage
to the water supply line, drain the icemaker if the air temperature is going to
go below 32°F (0°C). See "III.C. Preparing the Icemaker for Long Storage."
For best operating results:
•Theicemakershouldnotbelocatednexttoovens,grills,orotherhighheatproducing
equipment.
•Thelocationshouldprovidearmandlevelfoundationfortheequipment.
•Allow6"(15cm)clearanceatrearandsidesforproperaircirculationandeaseof
maintenance and/or service should they be required. Allow 24" (61 cm) clearance at top
to allow for removal of the auger.
D. Setup
1) Position the icemaker in the selected permanent location.
2) Attach the 4 adjustable legs provided to the bottom of the icemaker.
3) Level the icemaker in both the left-to-right and front-to-rear directions.
4) Replace the panels in their correct positions.

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Fig. 2
E. Electrical Connection
WARNING
1. Electrical connection must be hard-wired and must meet national, state, and
local electrical code requirements. Failure to meet these code requirements
could result in death, electric shock, serious injury, re, or severe damage to
equipment.
2. This unit requires an independent power supply. See the nameplate for
proper voltage and breaker/fuse size. Failure to use a proper breaker or fuse
can result in a tripped breaker, blown fuse, or damage to existing wiring. This
could lead to heat generation or re.
3. THIS UNIT MUST BE GROUNDED. Failure to properly ground this unit could
result in death or serious injury.
4. Electrical connection must be made in accordance with the instructions on
the "WARNING" tag, provided with the pig tail leads in the junction box. See
Fig. 2.
•Usuallyanelectricalpermitandservicesofalicensedelectricianarerequired.
•Themaximumallowablevoltagevariationis±10percentofthenameplaterating.
•Thewhiteleadmustbeconnectedtotheneutralconductorofthepowersource.
CAUTION! Miswiring may result in severe damage to the icemaker. See Fig. 2.
•Theopeningforthepowersupplyconnectionis7/8"DIAtota1/2"tradesizeconduit.
115-120/60/1
WARNING
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
THIS UNIT MUST BE GROUNDED
Failure to properly ground or wire
this unit could result in death,
serious injury, or severe damage
to the icemaker. The white lead
must be connected to the neutral
conductor of the power source.
See diagram below.
4A4766-010
JUNCTION BOX
1
15-120V
BROWN
WHITE
L
N