Manitowoc STH042 4/16 User manual

Part Number STH042 4/16
Undercounter 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.manitowocice.com for manual
updates, translations, or contact information for
service agents in your area.
• 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.

nWarning
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

nWarning
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.
• Ice machines require a deflector when installed on
an ice storage bin. Prior to using a non-OEM ice
storage system with this ice machine, contact the
bin manufacturer to assure their ice deflector is
compatible.
• Remove all removable panels before lifting and
installing and 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.
• Installation of the line sets must be performed by
a properly trained and EPA certified refrigeration
technician aware of the dangers of dealing with
refrigerant charged equipment.

nWarning
Follow these precautions to prevent personal
injury while operating or maintaining this
equipment.
• Legs or casters must be installed and the legs/
casters must be screwed in completely. When
casters are installed the mass of this unit will allow
it to move uncontrolled on an inclined surface.
These units must be tethered/secured to comply
with all applicable codes. Swivel casters must be
mounted on the front and rigid casters must be
mounted on the rear. Lock the front casters after
installation is complete.
• Some 50 Hz models may contain up to 150 grams
of R290 (propane) refrigerant. R290 (propane)
is flammable in concentrations of air between
approximately 2.1% and 9.5% by volume (LEL lower
explosion limit and UEL upper explosion limit). An
ignition source at a temperature higher than 470°C
is needed for a combustion to occur.
• Refer to nameplate to identify the type of
refrigerant in your equipment.
• Only trained and qualified personnel aware of the
dangers are allowed to work on the equipment.
• 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.
• Crush/Pinch Hazard. Keep hands clear of moving
components. Components can move without
warning unless power is disconnected and all
potential energy is removed.
• Moisture collecting on the floor will create a
slippery surface. Clean up any water on the floor
immediately to prevent a slip hazard.

nWarning
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.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process.
• When using cleaning fluids or chemicals, rubber
gloves and eye protection (and/or face shield) must
be worn.
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.
We reserve the right to make product improvements at
any time. Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.

Table of Contents
Part Number STH042 4/16 9
General Information
Model Numbers............................... 15
How to Read a Model Number ................ 16
Ice Machine Warranty Information............ 17
Installation
Location of Ice Machine....................... 18
Ice Machine Clearance Requirements......... 19
Ice Machine Heat of Rejection ................ 19
Leveling the Ice Machine...................... 20
Electrical Requirements....................... 21
Electrical Specifications....................... 22
Water Service/Drains ......................... 24
Water Supply.............................. 24
Water Inlet Lines .......................... 24
Drain Connections ........................ 25
Cooling Tower Applications................ 25
Water Supply and Drain Line Sizing/
Connections .............................. 26

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Maintenance
Interior Cleaning and Sanitizing .............. 27
General ................................... 27
Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedure......... 27
Touch Pad Operation ...................... 28
Remove Parts for Cleaning................. 32
Preventative Maintenance Cleaning .......... 37
Ice Machine Inspection ....................... 38
Cleaning the Condenser ...................... 39
Removal from Service/Winterization ......... 40
Bin Removal .................................. 41
Operation
Touch Pad Features ........................... 43
On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Delay ..................................... 44
Clean ..................................... 44
Bin Full.................................... 45
Service.................................... 45
Ice Making Sequence of Operation ........... 46
Control Board Timers ...................... 49
Safety Limits .............................. 50
Energized Parts Chart...................... 52
Operational Checks ........................... 54
Ice Thickness Check ....................... 54
Ice Thickness Adjustment.................. 54
Minimum/Maximum Slab weight .......... 55