icetro IM Series User manual

Revision Date: 1/24/22
IM-Series
Air/Water/Remote Ice Machines
Technician’s Handbook

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Safety Notices
Read these precautions to prevent personal injury:
• Read this manual thoroughly before operating,
installing or performing maintenance on the
equipment. Failure to follow instructions in this manual
can cause property damage, injury or death.
• Routine adjustments and maintenance procedures
outlined in this manual are not covered by the
warranty.
• Proper installation, care and maintenance are essential
for maximum performance and trouble-free operation
of your equipment.
• Visit our website www.icetroamerica.com for manual
updates.
• This equipment contains high voltage electricity and
refrigerant charge. Installation and repairs are to be
performed by properly trained technicians aware of
the dangers of dealing with high voltage electricity and
refrigerant under pressure. The technician
must also be certified in proper refrigerant handling
and servicing procedures. All lockout and tag out
procedures must be followed when working on this
equipment.
• This equipment is intended for indoor use only. Do not
install or operate this equipment in outdoor areas.
• As you work on this equipment, be sure to pay close
attention to the safety notices in this handbook.
Disregarding the notices may lead to serious injury
and/or damage to the equipment.

Warning
Follow these electrical requirements during installation
of this equipment.
• All field wiring must conform to all applicable
codes of the authority having jurisdiction. It is
the responsibility of the end user to provide the
disconnect means to satisfy local codes. Refer to
rating plate for proper voltage.
• This appliance must be grounded.
• This equipment must be positioned so that the plug
is accessible unless other means for disconnection
from the power supply (e.g., circuit breaker or
disconnect switch) is provided.
• Check all wiring connections, including factory
terminals, before operation. Connections can
become loose during shipment and installation.
• For a cord-connected appliance, the following must
be included:
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing or cleaning.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions
or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
Contact the nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or electrical or
mechanical adjustment

Warning
Follow these precautions to prevent personal injury
during installation of this equipment:
• Installation must comply with all applicable
equipment fire and health codes with the authority
having jurisdiction.
•To avoid instability the installation area must be
capable of supporting the combined weight of the
equipment and product. Additionally the equipment
must be level side to side and front to back.
• Use appropriate safety equipment during
installation and servicing. Two or more people are
required to lift or move this appliance to prevent
tipping and/or injury.
• Do not damage the refrigeration circuit when
installing, maintaining or servicing the unit.
• Connect to a potable water supply only.
• This equipment contains refrigerant charge.

Warning
Follow these precautions to prevent
personal injury while operating or
maintaining this equipment.
•Objects placed or dropped in the bin can affect
human health and safety. Locate and remove any
objects immediately.
•Never use sharp objects or tools to remove ice or
frost as they can damage the evaporator.
•Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process. Instead use the
'Forced Harvest' feature explained in this
handbook.
DANGER
Do not operate equipment that has been misused,
abused, neglected, damaged, or altered/
modified from that of original manufactured
specifications. 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 concerning
use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Do not allow children
to play with, clean or maintain this appliance
without proper supervision.

DANGER
Follow these precautions to prevent personal injury
during use and maintenance of this equipment:
• It is the responsibility of the equipment owner to
perform a Personal Protective Equipment Hazard
Assessment to ensure adequate protection during
maintenance procedures.
• Do Not Store Or Use Gasoline Or Other Flammable
Vapors Or Liquids In The Vicinity Of This Or Any
Other Appliance.
• Never use flammable oil soaked cloths or
combustible cleaning solutions for cleaning.
• All covers and access panels must be in place and
properly secured when operating this equipment.
• Risk of fire/shock. All minimum clearances must be
maintained. Do not obstruct vents or openings.
• Failure to disconnect power at the main power
supply disconnect could result in serious injury or
death. The power switch DOES NOT disconnect all
incoming power.
• All utility connections and fixtures must be
maintained in accordance with the authority having
jurisdiction.
• Turn off and lockout all utilities (gas, electric, water)
according to approved practices during maintenance
or servicing.
• Units with two power cords must be plugged
into individual branch circuits. During movement,
cleaning or repair it is necessary to unplug both
power cords.

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Table of Contents
General Information
How to Read a Model Number .............................15
How to Read a Serial Number ..............................16
Ice Cube Sizes ...........................................................17
Model Numbers ........................................................18
Installation
Ice Deflector ......................................................19
Location of Ice Machine .........................................20
Clearance Requirements ........................................20
Ice Machine Heat of Rejection .............................21
Installation on a Bin ................................................22
Ice Machine on a Dispenser Installation ............22
Lineset Applications ................................................23
Remote Condenser
Calculating Allowable Line Set Distance
Calculating Line Set Distance
..........................................24
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.........................26
Tightening Remote Fittings
............................27
Remote Ice Machine Usage with
Non-Icetro Multi-Circuit Condensers .................28
Headmaster Valve ...........................................29
Refrigerant Charge .................................................30
Remote Condenser Internal Volume .................31
Maintenance
Cleaning and Sanitizing .........................................35
General ..............................................................35
Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedure .....................36
Preventative Maintenance Cleaning
Procedure ..........................................................36
Exterior Cleaning ..............................................36
Visual Inspection Checklist ..................................32
Water System Checklist ........................................33
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