Ice-O-Matic VRC User manual

INSTALLATION AND PARTS MANUAL
REMOTE CONDENSERS
MODELS: VRC
Ice-O-Matic
11100 East 45th Av
e
Denver, Colorado 80239
Part Number 9081245-01 Date 3/08

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Remote Condenser Introduction
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How To Use This Manual
Ice-O-Matic provides this manual as an aid to the service technician in installation and maintenance of
remote condensers. Do not attempt to perform installation, start-up or maintenance unless you have
read and fully understand this manual.
If, at any time, you encounter conditions that are not addressed in this manual, call, E-mail or write the
Ice-O-Matic Service Department:
Ice-O-Matic
11100 E. 45th Ave.
Denver, Co. 80239
Attn: Technical Service Department
E-Mail: [email protected]
Telephone Numbers
800-423-3367 All Departments
888-349-4423 Technical Assistance Only (After Hours Only)
Any Service communication must include:
•Model Number
•Serial Number
•A detailed explanation of the problem
Keep this manual for future reference.
Ice-O-Matic icemakers and dispensers are not approved for outdoor installation.
WARNING: Always disconnect electrical power and shut off water supply whenever maintenance
or repairs are performed on the ice machine and related equipment.
CAUTION: Always wear protective eyewear whenever maintenance or repairs are performed on
the ice machine and related equipment.

Remote Condenser Table of Contents
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Introduction Page i
TableofContents Page ii
Freight Claim Procedure Page iii
Warranty Page iv
General Information Page 1
Installation Guidelines Page 2
Remote Refrigeration System Page 4
ComponentDescription Page 5
Installation Page 6
Service Parts VRC Page 10

Remote Condenser Freight Claim Procedure
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Freight Claims Important!
Inspect Promptly
This merchandise has been carefully inspected and packed in accordance with the carrier’s packing
specifications. Responsibility for safe delivery has been assumed by the carrier. If loss or damage occurs,
you as the consignee must file a claim with the carrier and hold the container for carrier’s inspection.
Visible Loss or Damage
Any external evidence of loss or damage must be fully described and noted on your freight bill or express
receipt and signed by the carrier’s agent. The claim should be filed on a form available from the carrier.
Concealed Loss or Damage
If loss or damage does not appear until merchandise has been unpacked, make a written request for
inspection by the carrier within 15 days of the delivery date. Then file a claim on a form from the carrier.
File Claim Without Delay
Do Not Return Damaged Merchandise to Ice-O-Matic

Remote Condenser Warranty
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Ice-O-Matic
Parts and Labor
Domestic & International Limited Warranty
Mile High Equipment LLC (the “Company”) warrants Ice-O-Matic brand ice machines, ice dispensers, remote condensers, water filters, and ice
storage bins to the end customer against defects in material and factory workmanship for the following:
•Cube ice machines,”GEM” model compressed ice
machines ,” MFI” model flake ice machines and remote
condensers. - Thirty-six (36) months parts and labor
•Ice storage bins -Twenty-four (24) month parts and labor
•“EF” and “EMF” model flake ice machines - Twenty-four
(24) months parts and labor •IOD model dispensers - Twenty-four (24) months parts, Twelve (12) months labor
•CD model dispensers - Thirty-six (36) months parts and
labor •Water filter systems - Twelve (12) months parts and labor (not including filter cartridges)
An additional twenty-four (24) month warranty on parts (excluding labor) will be extended to all cube ice machine evaporator plates and
compressors, “GEM” model compressed ice machine compressors, and “MFI” model flake ice machine compressors from the date of original
installation. An additional thirty-six (36) month warranty on parts (excluding labor) will be extended to all “EF” and “EMF” model flake ice machine
compressors from the date of original installation. The company will replace EXW (Incoterms 2000) the Company plant or, EXW (Incoterms 2000)
the Company-authorized distributor, without cost to the Customer, that part of any such machine that becomes defective. In the event that the
Warranty Registration Card indicating the installation date has not been returned to Ice-O-Matic, the warranty period will begin on the date of
shipment from the Company. Irrespective of the actual installation date, the product will be warranted for a maximum of seventy-two (72) months
from date of shipment from the Company.
ICE-model cube ice machines which are registered in the Water Filter Extended Warranty Program will receive a total of eighty-four (84) months
parts and labor coverage on the evaporator plate from the date of original installation. Water filters must be installed at the time of installation and
registered with the Company at that time. Water filter cartridges must be changed every six (6) months and that change reported to the Company to
maintain the extended evaporator warranty.
No replacement will be made for any part or assembly which (I) has been subject to an alteration or accident; (II) was used in any way which, in the
Company’s opinion, adversely affects the machine’s performance; (III) is from a machine on which the serial number has been altered or removed;
or, (IV) uses any replacement part not authorized by the Company. This warranty does not apply to destruction or damage caused by unauthorized
service, using other than Ice-O-Matic authorized replacements, risks of transportation, damage resulting from adverse environmental or water
conditions, accidents, misuse, abuse, improper drainage, interruption in the electrical or water supply, charges related to the replacement of non-
defective parts or components, damage by fire, flood, or acts of God.
This warranty is valid only when installation, service, and preventive maintenance are performed by a Company-authorized distributor, a Company-
authorized service agency, or a Company Regional Manager. The Company reserves the right to refuse claims made for ice machines or bins used
in more than one location. This Limited Warranty does not cover ice bills, normal maintenance, after-install adjustments, and cleaning.
Limitation of Warranty
This warranty is valid only for products produced and shipped from the Company after January, 2007. A product produced or installed
before that date shall be covered by the Limited Warranty in effect at the date of its shipment. The liability of the Company for breach of
this warranty shall, in any case, be limited to the cost of a new part to replace any part, which proves to be defective. The Company
makes no representations or warranties of any character as to accessories or auxiliary equipment not manufactured by the Company.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CUSTOMER. MILE HIGH
EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS
WARRANTY.
Filing a Claim
All claims for reimbursement must be received at the factory within 90 days from date of service to be eligible for credit. All claims outside
this time period will be void. The model, the serial number and, if necessary, proof of installation, must be included in the claim. Claims for labor
to replace defective parts must be included with the part claim to receive consideration. Payment on claims for labor will be limited to the published
labor time allowance hours in effect at the time of repair. The Company may elect to require the return of components to validate a claim. Any
defective part returned must be shipped to the Company or the Company-authorized distributor, transportation charges pre-paid, and properly
sealed and tagged. The Company does not assume any responsibility for any expenses incurred in the field incidental to the repair of equipment
covered by this warranty. The decision of the Company with respect to repair or replacement of a part shall be final. No person is authorized to give
any other warranties or to assume any other liability on the Company’s behalf unless done in writing by an officer of the Company.
GOVERNING LAW
This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of Delaware, U.S.A., excluding their conflicts of law principles. The United Nations
Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is hereby excluded in its entirety from application to this Limited Warranty.
Mile High Equipment LLC, 11100 East 45th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80239 [phone]
January 2007

Remote Condenser General Information
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Condenser Dimensions (Inches)
Model Length Width Height Compatible With:
VRC1001 29.18 29.50 38.90 ICE0500R4
VRC1061 29.18 29.50 38.90 ICE0605/6R4, EMF1106R2
VRC2061 29.18 29.50 38.90 ICE0805/6/R3, ICE1005/6/7R3,
EMF2306R2
VRC2661 29.18 29.50 38.90 ICE1405/6/7R3, ICE1506R3
VRC5061 37.78 29.50 38.76 ICE1806/7R3, ICE2106/7R3
VRC Condenser
Note the warning symbol where it appears in this manual.
It is an alert for important safety information on a hazard that might cause serious injury.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Verify the ICE machine is compatible with the remote condenser. Some ice machines and some
remote condensers may or may not have a Mixing Valve (Head Master). Only one valve is required
per system. Kits are available to modify the remote condenser for compatibility. For more
information contact your Ice-O-Matic Distributor.

Remote Condenser General Information
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Introduction
Ice-O-Matic Remote Condenser Systems are comprised of three components. The pre-charged remote
condenser, the pre-charged ice maker and the pre-charged line set. The pre-charged line sets are available
in 25, 40, 45, 60 or 75 foot line set lengths. The 60 foot line set will require adding an additional 16 ounces
of refrigerant to the system. The 75 foot line set will require adding an additional 28 ounces of refrigerant to
the system.
Normal installation of the ice maker should be followed. Reference the installation instructions included with
the ice maker.
In any installation, the pre-charged line sets, consisting of a liquid line (3/8” dia.) and a discharge line
(1/2” dia.) are used as a one time initial charge type installation.
Once the sealed couplings are connected and the internal seal is broken, the lines cannot be disconnected
without losing the refrigerant charge. They are, however, reusable and when the couplers are removed and
reconnected, the complete refrigeration system must be evacuated and re-charged with the proper amount
of refrigerant. Reference the ice maker data plate or ice maker service manual for proper refrigerant
charge.
General Description
The remote condenser should not be used in areas where sufficient airflow is not available in the area the
ice maker is being installed or the heat being rejected by the condenser coil will be undesirable.
The condenser coil should not be exposed to temperatures below -20°F (-29°C) or above 120°F (49°C).
The remote condenser functions as a normal refrigeration system until the temperature at the condenser
coil drops below 70°F. At this time the mixing valve will begin to bypass enough hot gas from the discharge
line directly into the receiver to keep the liquid line feeding the expansion valve at a steady pressure. The
amount of gas bypassed will depend on the temperature at the condenser coil (the colder the temperature
at the condenser coil, the more gas will bypass and the tubing between the mixing valve and receiver will
become warmer). For the complete explanation of this valve, refer to the schematic on page 6 of this
manual.
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Condenser Location
When choosing a location for the remote condenser,
reference the following guidelines:
1. Choose a location that is protected from extremes of
dirt, dust, rain, sun and prevailing winds.
2. Vertical air discharge mounting of the condenser is
required.
3. Condenser should be mounted higher than the ice
machine.
4. Condenser must be level.
5. Condenser should not be exposed to temperatures
below -20°F or above 120°F.
6. Installation must meet all local and national building,
plumbing and electrical codes.
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Remote Condenser General Information
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The VRC remote condensers incorporate the mixing valve in the condenser. This configuration allows up to
a 100 foot calculated remote line set run. Reference the diagram below to calculate the maximum 100 foot
line set run.
Limitations for new remote machines that have the mixing valve mounted in the condenser.
Maximum Rise is 35 feet.
Maximum Drop is 15 feet.
Maximum equivalent run is 100 feet.
Formula for figuring maximum equivalent run is as follows:
Rise x 1.7 + Drop x 6.6 + horizontal run = equivalent run.
Examples: 35 ft. rise x 1.7 + 40 ft. horizontal = 99.5 equivalent feet line run
35 ft. rise
40 ft. horizontal
Verify the ICE machine is compatible with the remote
condenser. Some ice machines and some remote condensers
may or may not have a Mixing Valve (Head Master). Only one
valve is required per system. Kits are available to modify the
remote condenser for compatibility. For more information
contact your Ice-O-Matic Distributor.
34 ft. horizontal
10 ft. dro
p
10 ft. drop x 6.6 + 34 ft horizontal = 100 equivalent feet line run

Remote Condenser Remote Refrigeration System
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The Remote Refrigeration System is shown in the above diagram. During the freezing cycle, high
temperature and high pressure liquid refrigerant is directed from the condenser through a mixing valve,
receiver, liquid line solenoid heat exchanger and a filter drier. The expansion valve meters refrigerant to the
coils on the back of the evaporator.
In low ambient conditions (below 70°F air temperature at the condenser) the mixing valve opens to mix
discharge gas with liquid returning from the condenser, in the receiver, to maintain discharge and liquid line
pressures.
The low temperature and pressure refrigerant leaving the evaporator is directed through the suction line
heat exchanger and is returned to the compressor. There it is compressed to a high temperature and high
pressure gas. It is then directed to a condenser to be converted again to a high pressure and high
pressure liquid.
During the harvest cycle, the hot gas solenoid valve (normally closed during the freeze cycle), opens and
directs the high temperature gas leaving the compressor into the evaporator. Once the evaporator has
reached approximately 40°F, the harvest motor overcomes the capillary attraction of the ice and the
evaporator releases the ice. At the end of the harvest cycle, the hot gas solenoid valve closes and another
freeze cycle begins.
During the off cycle, the liquid line solenoid valve closes and the system will pump down to 10-20 psi to
prevent refrigerant migration to the low side of the system.