ICETEAM 1927 COMPACTA VARIO US manual 

INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
COMPACTA VARIO US
Code IC193-008659_01

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Rev.: 01 Date: 2018/05 Modications: 3.5, 7.5
Editor: AM Veried: DB Approved: RL
We wish to thank you for purchasing one of ICETEAM 1927 machines.
To the best guarantee, since 1993 ICETEAM 1927 has submitted its own
Quality System to the certication according to the international Standard ISO
9001.
Nowadays ICETEAM 1927 production has got UNI-EN-ISO 9001 Certied
Quality System.
ICETEAM 1927
Via Emilia, 45/A - 40011 Anzola dell'Emilia - Bologna - Italy
Tel. [phone] - Fax [phone]
This manual contains a TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS and may not
be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, led in a data retrieval system or translated into other
languages, without the prior written permission of ICETEAM 1927.
The purchaser has the right to reprint it for his own ofce use.
ICETEAM 1927 policy pursues a steady research and development, thus it reserves the right to
make changes and revisions whenever deemed necessary and without being bound to notifying
the purchaser.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD SEC. ............................................................................................................. 5
FOREWORD............................................................................................................ 5
INSTRUCTION MANUAL........................................................................... 5
PURPOSE....................................................................................................... 5
STRUCTURE OF THE MANUAL ........................................................................ 5
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION .................................................................... 5
CONVENTIONAL SYMBOLS .............................................................................. 6
QUALIFICATION OF THE PERSONNEL SYMBOLS............................... 6
SAFETY.................................................................................................................... 7
WARNINGS.............................................................................................................. 7
SEC. 1 RECEIPT, HANDLING, UNPACKING
1.1 RECEIPT.................................................................................................................. 9
1.1.1 LIFTING OF PACKED MACHINE .............................................................. 9
1.1.2 PROHIBITED LIFTING EQUIPMENT........................................................ 9
1.2 UNPACKING ........................................................................................................... 9
1.2.1 MACHINE REMOVAL FROM PALLET.................................................... 10
1.3 MACHINE STORAGE ..........................................................................................11
1.4 DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING MATERIALS......................................................11
1.5 WEEE.......................................................................................................................11
SEC. 2 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................... 13
2.1.1 MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION DATA.......................................... 13
2.1.2 CUSTOMER/USER IDENTIFICATION DATA ......................................... 13
2.1.3 INFORMATION ON MAINTENANCE SERVICE .................................... 13
2.1.4 INFORMATION FOR USER RELATIONS................................................ 13
2.2 INFORMATION ABOUT THE MACHINE ....................................................... 14
2.2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................... 14
2.2.2 TECHNICAL FEATURES........................................................................... 15
2.2.3 MACHINE LAYOUT................................................................................... 15
2.3 INTENDED USE.................................................................................................... 16
2.4 NOISE ..................................................................................................................... 16
SEC. 3 INSTALLATION
3.1 ROOM NECESSARY FOR MACHINE USE..................................................... 17
3.2 WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION....................................................................... 17
3.3 MACHINES WITH AIR-COOLED CONDENSER .......................................... 17
3.4 MACHINES WITH WATER-COOLED CONDENSER ................................... 18
3.4.1 WATER VALVE ADJUSTMENT ................................................................ 18
3.5 ELECTRIC CONNECTION ................................................................................ 19
3.6 POSITIONING THE MACHINE ........................................................................ 20
3.7 TOP-UPS................................................................................................................. 20
3.8 MACHINE TESTING ........................................................................................... 20
SEC. 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
4.1 MACHINE SAFETY WARNINGS ...................................................................... 21
4.1.1 MACHINE CONFIGURATION .................................................................. 21

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4.2 CONTROLS ........................................................................................................... 22
4.2.1 ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL ............................................................ 22
4.2.2 STANDARD FUNCTIONS ......................................................................... 22
4.2.3 OPERATOR FUNCTIONS
BOILER SECTION (UPPER PART) ........................................................... 23
4.2.4 OPERATOR FUNCTIONS
BATCH FREEZER SECTION (LOWER PART) ........................................ 25
4.3 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS, WASHING AND SANITIZATION............. 29
4.4 MACHINE START-UP.......................................................................................... 29
4.4.1 DESCRIPTION AND USE OF BOILER SECTION................................... 29
4.5 ICE-CREAM PRODUCTION (FREEZING CYCLE) ...................................... 30
4.6 CREMOLATA PRODUCTION............................................................................ 31
4.7 GRANITA PRODUCTION................................................................................... 32
4.8 SETTING OF A FREE PROGRAM .................................................................... 33
4.8.1 PERFORMING A FREE PROGRAM ......................................................... 33
4.9 USER PROGRAMMING ..................................................................................... 34
4.10 PROCESS AUTOSETUP...................................................................................... 35
4.11 ENABLING/DISABLING PROCESS ................................................................. 35
SEC. 5 SAFETY DEVICES
5.1 MACHINE SAFETY SYSTEMS ......................................................................... 37
5.1.1 USER SAFETY DEVICES .......................................................................... 38
5.2 ALARMS ................................................................................................................ 39
5.2.1 BLACKOUT................................................................................................ 40
SEC. 6 CLEANING AND SANITIZATION (disassembly, cleaning, sanitization and
reassembly of parts in contact with the product)
6.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................... 41
6.2 WASHING CONDITIONS ................................................................................... 41
6.3 TIPS......................................................................................................................... 41
6.4 HOW TO USE CLEANING/SANITIZING SOLUTION .................................. 42
6.5 CLEANING............................................................................................................ 42
6.6 DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING OF UPPER SPIGOT DOOR (BOILER) 43
6.7 DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING OF UPPER BEATER (BOILER) ............ 44
6.7.1 ELITE VERSION ........................................................................................ 44
6.7.2 PRO VERSION ........................................................................................... 44
6.8 DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING OF LOWER SPIGOT DOOR
(BATCH FREEZER) ............................................................................................. 45
6.9 DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING OF BATCH FREEZER BEATER ........... 46
6.9.1 SEAL CHECK.............................................................................................. 46
6.10 SANITIZING.......................................................................................................... 47
6.11 HYGIENE............................................................................................................... 47
SEC. 7 MAINTENANCE
7.1 SERVICE TYPE .................................................................................................... 49
7.2 WATER COOLING............................................................................................... 50
7.3 AIR COOLING...................................................................................................... 50
7.3 SHOWER SEAT CLEANING.............................................................................. 50
7.5 ORDERING SPARE PARTS ................................................................................ 50
7.6 SUPPLIED SPARE PARTS TABLE .................................................................... 51
SEC. 8 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................... 53

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FOREWORD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The European Community directions on safety standards as well as on free circulation of industrial
products within the E.C. were taken into due account when editing this manual.
PURPOSE
This handbook was conceived taking machine users' needs into due account.
Topics relevant to a correct use of the machine have been analyzed in order to keep unchanged
in the long run quality features characterizing ICETEAM 1927 machines all over the world.
A signicant part of this manual refers to the conditions necessary for the machine use and to the
necessary procedures during cleaning as well as routine and special maintenance.
Nevertheless, this manual cannot cover any possible need in detail. In case of doubts or missing
information, please contact:
ICETEAM 1927 Via Emilia, 45/A - 40011 Anzola dell'Emilia (Bologna) - Italy
Tel. [phone] - Fax [phone]
STRUCTURE OF THE MANUAL
This manual is divided in sections, chapters and sub chapters for an easy reference.
Section
A section is the part of the manual identifying a specic topic related to a machine part.
Chapter
A chapter is that part of a section describing an assembly or concept relevant to a machine part.
Sub chapter
It is that part of a chapter detailing the specic component of a machine part.
It is necessary that each person involved in the machine operation reads and understands those
parts of the manual of his/her own concern, and particularly:
- the Operator must read the chapters concerning machine start-up and operation of machine
components;
- the skilled engineer involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, etc., of the machine
must read all parts of this manual.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION
Along with an instruction manual, each machine is also supplied with additional documentation:
- Supplied spare parts: a list of spare parts which is delivered together with the
machine for its maintenance.
- Wiring diagram: a diagram of wiring connections is placed in the machine.
- Installation sheet: To be completed by the installer. Return a copy to the customer,
the dealer and the manufacturer in order to activate the machine
warranty
Before using the machine read carefully the instruction manual.
Carefully read safety instructions.

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CONVENTIONAL SYMBOLS
CAUTION: ELECTRIC SHOCK DANGER
The staff involved is warned that the non-observance of safety rules in carrying out the operation
described may cause an electric shock.
CAUTION DANGER FROM HIGH TEMPERATURES
This warns the staff involved that failure to abide by safety rules in carrying out the operation
described involves the risk of burns and scalds.
CAUTION CRUSHING HAZARD
This warns the staff involved that failure to abide by safety rules in carrying out the operation
described involves the risk of suffering crushed ngers or hands.
CAUTION: GENERAL HAZARD
The staff involved is warned that the operation described may cause injury if not performed
following safety rules.
NOTE
It points out signicant information for the staff involved.
WARNINGS
This warns the personnel involved that the non-observance of warning may cause loss of data and
damage to the machine, or cause risks for noncompliance with any applicable law/regulations.
PERSONAL PROTECTIONS
This symbol on the side means that the operator must use personal protection against an implicit
risk of accident.
EQUIPOTENTIAL CONNECTION
For connecting all appliances with this type of connection.
Warning: do not connect to ground.
SYMBOLOGY QUALIFICATION OF THE STAFF
The staff allowed to operate the machine can be differentiated by the level of preparation and
responsibility in:
MACHINE OPERATOR
Unqualied personnel, without any specic technical abilities, capable of carrying out simple
jobs, such as: operating the machine using the commands available on the keypad, the loading
and unloading of products used during production, the loading of any consumable materials, basic
maintenance operations, (cleaning, simple blockages, inspections of the instrumentation, etc.).
QUALIFIED ENGINEER
He/she is a skilled engineer for the installation and operation of the machine under normal
conditions; he/she is able to carry out interventions on mechanical parts and all adjustments, as
well as maintenance and repairs. He/she is qualied for interventions on electrical and refrigeration
components.
ICETEAM 1927 ENGINEER
He/she is a skilled engineer assigned by the manufacturer to interventions for complex jobs under
particular conditions or in accordance with agreements made with the machine's owner.

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SAFETY
When using the machine, one must be aware of the fact that drive mechanisms (rotary motion),
high voltage components, as well as parts subject to high temperatures may cause serious damage
to persons and things.
Persons in charge of plant safety must make sure that:
 any incorrect use or handling is avoided;
safety devices are not removed or tampered with;
the machine is regularly serviced;
only original spare parts are used especially as far as those components with safety functions
are concerned (ex.: protection microswitches, thermostats);
suitable personal protective equipment is worn;
attention is paid during hot product cycling.
To achieve the above, the following is necessary:
 at the work station an instruction manual relevant to the machine should be available;
such documentation must be carefully read and requirements must consequently be met;
The appliance is only to be installed in locations where its use and maintenance is restricted
to trained personnel.
 only adequately skilled personnel should be assigned to electrical equipment; this appliance is
not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety;
 Make sure that no technician will ever carry out interventions outside his own knowledge and
responsibility sphere;
 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
IMPORTANT!
Make sure that the staff does not carry out any operation outside their own sphere of knowledge
and responsibility (refer to “Symbology qualication of the staff”).
NOTE:
According to the standard in force, a QUALIFIED ENGINEER is a person who, thanks to:
- training, experience and education,
- knowledge of rules, prescriptions and interventions on accident prevention,
- knowledge of machine operating conditions,
is able to recognise and avoid any danger and who has also been allowed by the person in
charge of plant safety to carry out all kinds of interventions.
WARNINGS
• Never put your hand into the machine, alike during production and cleaning operations. Before
carrying out any maintenance operation, make sure that the machine is in “STOP” position
and main switch has been cut out.
• It is forbidden to wash the machine by means of a bolt of water under pressure.
• It is forbidden to remove panels in order to reach the machine inside before having discon-
nected the machine.
• The place of installation must not be exposed to water sprays, high moisture, heat or steam sources.
• Do not store explosive substances or spray bottles inside the machine, nor bottles for aerosol
with ammable propellants.
• ICETEAM 1927 is not responsible for any accident that might happen during operation,
cleaning and/or servicing of its units, if this warning has not been fully complied with.

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1. RECEIPT, HANDLING, UNPACKING
1.1 RECEIPT
- Before opening the packaging, make sure there is no damage due to impacts during transport.
- If there is a damage in the packaging suggesting that the contents may be damaged, immediately
inform the insurance company, without trying any operation.
1.1.1 Lifting of packed machine
The packaging must be lifted by completely inserting the forks of the lift in the space between
the pallet feet, distributing the weight of the machine so
that the center of gravity of the packaging is balanced.
1.1.2 Prohibited lifting equipment
Do not use lifting equipment or systems that do not
comply with safety requirements, such as those having:
- Lifting capacity lower than the weight of the machine
or unsuitable lift construction characteristics (e.g.
short forks).
- Non-conforming or worn ropes or cables.
1.2 UNPACKING
The protective wooden packaging can be opened my means of
suitable tools.
1- Remove the nails, starting from the upper part and uncovering the
machine while it is still xed to the pallet (packaging platform).
2- Remove the protective cloth that wraps the machine.
3- Visually check that the machine has not been damaged during
transport.
The carton packaging is closed externally with steel straps.
1- Cut the external straps using a shear and holding an end with
your hands.
2- Slide out the carton from the top.
3- Remove polystyrene and polypropylene bag that protect the
machine.
4- Cut the straps that fasten the machine.
WARNING
Protect your hands with gloves, since there is
the risk of injury with splinters of wood or when
cutting the straps, if they are not properly held
during the operation.
NO!
NO!
NO!
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1.2.1 Machine removal from pallet
1- Using a suitable wrench, remove the four screws that x the two transoms placed between the
pallet and the machine.
4- The descent of the machine from the ramp must be guided by TWO operators, one positioned
on the rear side and the other on the front side.
WARNING
Pay attention that during the movement the machine does not gain speed or
does not block when touching the oor since, in both cases, there is a RISK OF
OVERTURNING with possible personal injury and/or damage to surrounding property.
WARNING
Machine removal from the pallet must be carried out by TWO
operators properly trained on required maneuvers. Remove the machine from the pallet
only after having read the instructions below.
2- Place the wooden ramp supplied on the rear side of the machine.
3- Push the machine from the rear side until the two cross bars fall, then remove them laterally.
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