Scotsman NU130 Quick start guide

Introduction
This manual includes information for the
installation, operation and maintenance of the
NU130 residential ice machine.
The NU130 was developed to offer fans of
Scotsman’s Nugget Ice form the ability to have that
ice in a smaller unit. Previously Nugget Ice was
only available in commercial establishments, where
it developed a strong following because of the
chewable nature of the ice. This machine makes
authentic Nugget ice, using the same process as
the larger commercial machines.
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Table of Contents
Product Description: ...........................................Page 2
Cabinet Dimensions ...........................................Page 3
Location Recommendations: .......................................Page 4
Familiarization ..............................................Page 5
Door Swing ................................................Page 6
Plumbing - Pump Model .........................................Page 7
Plumbing: Gravity Drain Model ......................................Page 8
Electrical and Start Up ..........................................Page 9
Use....................................................Page 10
Maintenance ...............................................Page 11
How to remove scale from the ice making system. ...........................Page 12
Outdoor Use Notice:
Keep from freezing. Severe damage will occur to the unit if left in or operated in temperatures beyond
the limits listed in this manual. That damage is NOT covered by warranty.
Keep dry. Do not locate in low lying areas where puddles will accumulate.
Provide Shade: Heat gain from the sun will reduce the unit's ability to make and store ice, and
ultraviolet radiation from the sun can potentially damage the unit's plastic components.
Water Supply: Avoid a long run of hose or tubing exposed to the sun. Plastic water supply tubing
should be rated for potable water and include UV protection. Copper tubing is recommended.
Back Flow Prevention: The unit includes back flow prevention, no additional check valve is required.
Drainage: Do Not drain into swimming pool or onto grounds.

Product Description:
This ice machine is designed to be used indoors, in
a controlled environment or outdoors within certain
limits.
The NU130 is made up of two major systems: the
ice making system and the ice storage system. The
ice making system is a continuous flow type ice
machine, it makes ice when the ice level becomes
low and stops when it is full.
The ice storage system is an insulated chest with a
drain at the bottom for melting ice. It is not
refrigerated, insuring that the bin contains fresh ice.
Installation Information
Dimensions:
The cabinet is fourteen and seven eighths inches
wide by thirty three and three eighths to thirty four
and three eighths inches high.
Utility and Operational Requirements
•The NU130 must be connected to a potable
water supply.
•The water supply must have a conductivity of
at least 10 microSiemens/cm.
•Minimum water pressure: 20 psi
•Maximum water pressure: 80 psi
•Minimum water temperature: 40 degrees F.
•Maximum water temperature: 90 degrees F.
It is designed to operate in wide range of air
temperatures:
•Minimum air temperature: 50 degrees F.
•Maximum air temperature: 100 degrees F.
Although the machine will function within the listed
ranges, it works best at water temperatures
between 50 and 60 and air temperatures between
60 and 80.
Note: Ice making capacity goes down as the
environmental temperatures go up, and will be
severely reduced at temperatures over 90oF.
Operating a unit outside of the limits can cause
problems that are not covered by the warranty and,
if extreme, cause damage to the unit.
Water Quality
The water to the machine must be potable, or fit for
human consumption. Beyond that, water supplies
vary in the degree of mineral content. As this ice
machine makes ice, all the water that flows into the
machine is changed into ice. That includes any
minerals that might be in the water. However,
during ice making some minerals will stick to the
ice making components. The higher the mineral
content, the more mineral build up will occur. Water
filters are a partial help, as they will remove the
suspended solids, but water treatment is needed
for the dissolved solids, which are part of the water
and cannot be filtered out.
RO Water
This machine can be supplied with Reverse
Osmosis water, but the water conductivity must be
no less than 10 microSiemens/cm. A reverse
osmosis system should include post treatment or
blending to satisfy the R.O. water’s potential
aggressiveness.
Deionized water is not recommended and could
damage the machine.
Because water softeners exchange one mineral for
another, softened water may not improve water
conditions when used with ice machines
Electrical power
The unit must be on its own 115 volt, 60 Hz, 15
amp circuit. It is equipped with a power cord and
can be plugged into a nearby outlet. Extension
cords are not allowed by most codes. Follow all
applicable codes.
Warranty Information
Warranty information is supplied separately from
this manual. Refer to it for coverage. In general, the
warranty covers defects in materials or
workmanship and does not cover corrections of
installation errors or maintenance.
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Cabinet Dimensions
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Scotsman Ice Systems are designed and manufactured with the highest regard for safety and
performance. They meet or exceed the standards of agencies like ETL.
Scotsman assumes no liability or responsibility of any kind for products manufactured by Scotsman that
have been altered in any way, including the use of any parts and/or other components not specifically
approved by Scotsman.
Scotsman reserves the right to make design changes and/or improvements at any time. Specifications
and designs are subject to change without notice.
14 7/8"
AIR OUT AIR IN
3 7/8"
20 3/4"
FLOOR DRAIN
ACCESS HOLE
1" LEG ADJUSTMENT
(4) PLACES
1 5/8"
HANDLE
33 3/8" MIN.
34 3/8" MAX.
3 1/4"
3 7/8"
22 3/8"
3/4"
29 1/2"
LEFT SIDE SVC.
ACCESS PANEL
2 3/4"
5 1/8"
7 1/2"
2 1/2"
11 5/8"
1/4" O.D. COPPER
WATER INLET -
COMPRESSION
FITTING PROVIDED
115V
POWER
CORD
DRAIN ACCESS - FLEXIBLE TUBING
3/8" I.D. PUMP MODEL (INCLUDED)
5/8" I.D. GRAVITY MODEL (NOT INCLUDED)

Location Recommendations:
The machine can be built into a cabinet. It is an air
cooled refrigeration system and so air flows in and
out of it through the grill at the bottom front. The
grill must not be blocked by any covering door or
other obstruction.
There are two models, one is a gravity drain type
and it must have a building drain connection below
the level of the drain tube at the back of the
cabinet; the other is a pump drain model which can
force drain water up a maximum of 10 feet,
allowing it to be located where a gravity drain isn’t
available.
Kickplate Extension:In some situations the leg
levelers will be extended enough to become visible.
A kit to extend the kickplate over the legs is KKPF.
Cabinet Stability: In some free standing
installations it may be prudent to add a bracket that
secures the back of the cabinet to a wall. That kit
number is KATB.
Drain Conversion: A gravity drain model can be
converted to a drain pump model by installing a
drain pump kit. The drain pump kit consists of a
drain pump, wiring harness and associated tubing.
The part number is A39462-021.
Installation Notes
Built In Situations: If a finished floor is to be
installed in the area after the ice machine has been
built in, shims the expected thickness of the floor
should be installed under the unit to keep the
machine level with the planned floor level.
Note: The water connection is at the back and adds
a few inches to the cabinet depth. Minimum
clearance is 0 in. at the top, 2 in. at the rear and
1/8 in. at each side.
Installations on a slab: Use a pump model and
pump the water to the point of drainage. Pump
models will pump 1 story (10 feet) high.
Installations over a crawl space or basement:
Either gravity drain or pump model units may be
used, if there is not enough room behind the
machine for a drain/waste receptacle, the drain will
have to be below the floor.
Note: When installed in a corner, the door swing
may be limited due to handle contact with the wall
or cabinet face.
All models require a water supply. Water supplies
vary in the degree of mineral content. High mineral
content water will require more frequent
maintenance. Water filtration may improve the
taste of the ice as well as cut down on some of the
mineral build up.
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Air Intake
Warm Air Out

Familiarization
The control panel is visible when the door is
opened. It has three indicator lights and two
switches.
The model and serial number plate is located on
the bottom of the control panel box. The Ice Level
Sensor is also visible from that angle, as is the Ice
Chute.
The Scoop Holder is located on the right side of the
ice storage bin. The normal ice level is about level
with the scoop holder.
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Ice
Making
Check
Wate r
Time to
Clean
Clean
Reset
Control Panel
Scoop Holder
Ice
Making
Check
Water
Time to
Clean
Clean
Reset
Serial Number Plate
Ice Level
Control
Sensor
Serial Plate

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Door Swing
The door can be attached to open with hinges on
the left or right. Retain all screws for re-use.
To change:
1. Remove top hinge pin from hinge.
2. Tilt top of door away from cabinet and lift door
off bottom hinge.
3. Remove two screws and top hinge.
4. Remove plugs or screws from lower cabinet
bracket.
5. Move door hole plugs to opposite side.
6. Remove original bottom hinge. Both hinges are
off.
7. Remove hinge pin from bottom hinge.
8. Attach top hinge to lower cabinet bracket using
original screws.
9. Install a hinge pin in bottom hinge on unit.
10. Remove two plugs or screws from upper
cabinet bracket.
11. Attach original bottom hinge to upper cabinet
bracket using the original screws.
12. Place the door on bottom hinge, tip up to slide
under top hinge.
13. Insert hinge pin into top hinge and door.
14. Tighten hinge pin.
15. Replace screws or plugs into holes left by
hinges.
16. Check action and swing of door.
17. Return kickplate and front service panel to their
original positions and attach to the cabinet
using the original screws.
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Plumbing - Pump Model
Drains
There are two types of ice machine models, one
that drains by gravity and one that has an internal
drain pump.
Drain Pump Model drain installation
1. Locate the coil of 3/8” ID plastic drain tubing
secured to the back of the unit.
2. Route the plastic drain tube from the back of the
unit to the drain connection point.
The drain connection point can be as high as 10
feet above the ice machine. The drain pump
includes a check valve to prevent re-pumping
water in the drain hose.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Often an air gap is required
by local codes between the ice maker drain tube
and the drain receptacle.
Water Supply
The recommended water supply tubing is ¼ inch
OD copper. Stainless steel flex or reinforced PCV
tube may also be used. Install an easily accessible
shut-off valve between the supply and the unit. This
shut-off valve should not be installed behind the
unit.
The water connection is at the back of the cabinet.
Connect using a compression fitting, one is
supplied tied to the water inlet tube. When built in:
Coil enough tubing behind the machine so it can be
pushed into the cavity without kinking the tubing.
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Connect
Water Supply
Here
Pump Drain
Discharge
Tubing

Plumbing: Gravity Drain Model
Caution: Restrictions in the drain system to the
machine will cause water to back up into the ice
storage bin and melt the ice. Gravity drain tubing
must be vented, have no kinks and slope to the
building drain. Air gaps are typically required by
local code.
1. Place the ice machine in front of the installation
opening. Adjust leveling legs to the approximate
height.
2. Remove the upper back panel if needed for
access to the drain fitting.
Note: If you are connecting a gravity drain model
and the drain opening has been located in the floor
under the base pan according to the pre install
specifications, follow steps 3 through 5 to drain the
unit through the base. If not, proceed to step 6b.
3. Remove the clamp and barbed elbow and take
off the plastic cover in the base pan below the drain
hose.
4. Connect a straight 5/8” barbed connector to the
drain hose, securing with the clamp removed in
step 3.
5. Cut an 8” piece of 5/8” ID X 7/8” OD tygon (clear
plastic) tubing. Slide one end of the tube onto the
outlet of the barbed connector and secure with a
clamp. Leave the other end of the tube lying on the
floor of the base pan until the unit is positioned
over the floor drain.
6. Route the drain tube. Either a) Insert the drain
tube through the base pan into the floor drain or b)
Route the drain tube through the hole in the lower
back panel and connect to barbed elbow and
secure with a clamp.
7. Reinstall the upper back panel.
Water Supply
The recommended water supply tubing is ¼ inch
OD copper. Stainless steel flex or reinforced PCV
tube may also be used. Install an easily accessible
shut-off valve between the supply and the unit. This
shut-off valve should not be installed behind the
unit.
The water connection is at the back of the cabinet.
Connect using a compression fitting, one is
supplied tied to the water inlet tube.
When built in: Coil enough tubing behind the
machine so it can be pushed into the cavity without
kinking the tubing.
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Connect
Water Supply
Here
Drain Tubing
Inside Cabinet

Electrical and Start Up
The ice machine is supplied with a power cord. Do
not remove the grounding pin from the cord’s plug.
Do not use extension cords. Follow all codes.
Connect the machine to its own 115 volt, 15 amp
circuit.
1. If the electrical outlet for the ice maker is behind
the unit, plug in the unit.
2. Position the unit in the installation opening.
3. Turn on the water supply. Make sure that the ice
maker is plugged in and the power is on.
4. Slide unit into installation opening, paying careful
attention to water supply and drain connections. Do
not kink!
5. Pour a couple of quarts of water into the ice
storage bin; on drain pump equipped machines the
drain pump should start and water should pump
out. Check for leaks.
6. Replace the service access panel.
7. Level the unit as needed.
Installation check list:
1. Has the unit been connected to the proper water
supply?
2. Has the water supply been checked for leaks?
3. Has the unit been connected to a drain?
4. Has the drain been tested for flow and leaks?
5. Has the unit been connected to the proper
electrical supply?
6. Has the unit been leveled?
7. Have all packing materials been removed from
the machine?
8. Has the door covering been installed?
Initial Start Up
1. Turn on the water supply and check for leaks.
2. Switch on the electrical power.
3. Push and release the On/Off switch to start the
machine. The Ice Making light next to the On/Off
switch will glow Green.
Warm air will flow out of the left front grill.
It will take about 10 minutes for the ice machine to
begin dropping nugget ice into the storage bin. It is
normal for that ice to melt and ice will continue to
melt, but at a slower rate. It will take about6-7
hours to fill up the ice storage bin. The bin holds
about 20 lb of ice when full.
Ice level control
The ice level control for the NU130 is an ultrasonic
sensor, located above the ice storage area. It is
automatic and there is no adjustment to make.
When ice melts or is used, and the ice level drops
below a preset distance the control turns the ice
making system back on. It makes ice until the
preset level is reached. Placing your hand in the
unit to remove ice does not affect the ice level.
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Use
No special instructions are needed for use. Just
take as much ice as you need, the machine will
replace it. A scoop is provided, and it can be stored
in the machine using the loop of tubing on the right
side as a holder.
The machine can be shut off anytime by just
pushing and releasing the On/Off button.
What shouldn’t be done?
Never keep anything in the ice storage bin that is
not ice. Objects like wine or beer bottles are not
only unsanitary, but the labels can slip off and plug
up the drain.
Never allow the machine to operate without regular
cleaning. The machine will last longer if it is kept
clean. Regular cleaning should happen at least
once per year, and preferably twice. Some water
conditions will dictate even more frequent cleaning
of the ice making section, and some carpets or
pets will dictate more frequent cleaning of the
condenser.
Note: The Time to Clean light will switch ON after 6
months of use. It will remain ON until the ice
making system is cleaned using the process on
page 14.
Noise:
The ice machine is designed for quiet operation,
but will make some noise during the ice making
cycle.
Ice Making
During ice making, nugget ice will drop into the bin
at an irregular rate; sometimes there will be little ice
falling while at other times a group of nuggets will
fall. Some water drops may also come out with the
ice. Both conditions are normal.
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Control Panel
On/Off Control Button Clean Button
Glows Green when
unit is switched On
Glows Yellow when
it's time to clean the
machine
Glows Red when there is no water
supplied to the machine
The machine will NOT make ice
when this light is on. It will restart
and the light will go out when the
water supply is restored.

Maintenance
Scotsman strongly recommends regular
maintenance of this ice machine. During normal
operation mineral scale that is in the water supply
will gradually build up on the ice making surfaces.
That build up can cause excessive loading of the
ice making system, which can cause premature
failure. Regular removal of the mineral scale will
lengthen the product’s life.
Suggested maintenance schedule: every 6 months.
Type of maintenance: Scale removal, water seal
check, water reservoir check, bin drain check, air
cooled condenser cleaning and storage bin
sanitation.
Condenser cleaning
The condenser is like the radiator on a car, it has
fins and tubes that can become clogged with dirt
and lint. To clean:
1. Remove the kickplate and front service panel.
2. Locate the condenser surface.
3. Vacuum the surface, removing all dust and lint.
Caution: Do not dent the fins.
4. Return the kickplate and front service panel to
their original positions. Fasten them to the cabinet
using the original screws.
Winterizing
1. Clean the ice making system per the instructions
in the Maintenance section.
2. Open the door and push and release the On/Off
switch to turn the machine off.
3. Turn off the water supply.
4. Remove the back wall of the ice storage bin.
5. Remove drain plug and drain the water reservoir,
return plug to its original position.
6. Drain pump models should have about 1/2
gallon of RV antifreeze (propylene glycol) poured
into the ice storage bin drain.
Note: Automotive antifreeze must NOT be used.
7. Switch off and unplug the machine.
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How to remove scale from the ice making system.
Cleaning this machine involves adding a solution of
scale remover and water to the ice machine and
continuing to add it as it makes ice. The scale
remover must be diluted to the correct ratio. A
squirt bottle will make adding the scale remover
much easier when the unit is built in. If not built in,
remove the top panel for reservoir access.
Recommended tools: Rubber gloves, squirt bottle
& scale remover. Pre-Mixed 16 oz squirt bottle of
scale remover is part number 19-0664-01.
1. Scoop out and discard all of the ice.
2. Press and release the On/Off button.
3. Open door and locate screws at upper back wall
of bin. Remove the two screws.
4. Remove the back wall of the bin by lowering it
down past the scoop holder, feel free to rotate the
scoop holder loop down to make more room.
5. Push tab on front edge of reservoir cover and
remove the cover. Note: Adjacent wires are low
voltage and are not hazardous.
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Ice
Making
Check
Water
Time to
Clean
Clean
Reset
Screws
Float Valve
On/Off Lever
Reservoir Cover
Release Tab
Push In Tab to Release Cover
Lift Reservoir Cover to Remove
Ice
Making
Check
Wate r
Time to
Clean
Clean
Reset

6. Locate blue float valve on/off lever. Move lever
up about half way to shut water off.
7. Locate drain plug and pull the drain plug out to
drain the reservoir and evaporator. When draining
is complete, return the plug to its original position.
8. Obtain pre-mixed Scotsman Clear 1 Scale
remover solution (with squirt bottle) or mix a
solution of Clear 1 with water: 2.5 ounces of Clear
1 with 1 quart (32 oz) of warm water.
Note: Take care not to spill any scale remover on
any nearby surface. Immediately wipe any spill with
baking soda and water.
9. Fill the 16 oz squirt bottle with the diluted scale
remover.
10. Fill the reservoir with the scale remover solution
using squirt bottle or other container. That will be
about 8 ounces or half a squirt bottle.
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Ice
Making
Check
Water
Time to
Clean
Clean
Reset
Fill Reservoir Using Squirt Bottle
Ice machine scale
remover contains acids.
Acids can cause burns.
If concentrated cleaner
comes in contact with
skin, flush with water. If
swallowed, do NOT
induce vomiting. Give
large amounts of water
or milk. Call Physician
immediately. Keep out
of the reach of children.
Ice
Making
Check
Wate r
Time to
Clean
Clean
Reset
Drain Plug
Ice
Making
Check
Wate r
Time to
Clean
Clean
Reset
Drain Plug

11. Press and HOLD both the Clean-Reset and
On/Off buttons for 5 seconds. The Time to Clean
light will blink on and off.
12. The auger motor alone will be operating for 10
minutes, after that the compressor will start and in
about 5-8 minutes the machine will start to make
ice. The Time to Clean light will now glow steady
until the clean cycle is complete.
Caution: Keep fingers away from moving parts.
12a. After ice making starts, continuously add scale
remover solution to the reservoir to keep it about
half full.
12b. When all 16 oz of the solution is used, move
the float valve lever down to the On position.
After 40 minutes the ice machine and all the control
panel lights will shut off.
13. Pull the drain plug again to drain the system,
then replace it.
13a: Optional - move float lever up to Off, add
locally approved sanitizer* to water system, then
repeat step 13. Move the float lever down to On.
14. Return the reservoir cover to its original
position.
15. Return the upper back wall of the bin to its
original position and secure it with the original
screws. Push in at bottom to snap it into place.
16. Pour a gallon of lukewarm (95oF. – 115oF.)
water into the bin to flush out the drain and melt all
ice that was made during the cleaning process. Be
sure all ice is melted.
17. Clean the bin liner of mineral scale by using
any left over scale remover solution to scrub the
scale off of the liner. If none is left over, mix a
solution of 2.5 ounces of Clear 1 Scale Remover
and 1 quart of water.
18. Rinse the liner with hot water.
19. Sanitize the ice chute, ice sweep, breaker and
bin interior using a locally approved saniziter.*
20. Push and release the On/Off button to restart
ice making.
The ice scoop should be washed regularly, wash it
just like any other food container.
* A potential sanitizer may be made by mixing 1
ounce of liquid household bleach to 2 gallons of
lukewarm (95oF. – 115oF) water.
Other Maintenance
While cleaning the system with scale remover,
check for water leaks at the bottom of the
evaporator. If any are found, call for service.
Note: It is normal for some lime scale to form on
the gear reducer cover. Wipe up any loose scale.
Check the top bearing.
The top bearing is non-metallic and requires no
lubrication. However, it should be checked for wear
occasionally. The top panel must be removed to
access the bearing.
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Ice
Making
Check
Wate r
Time to
Clean
Clean
Reset
Press
Both

NU130 service
This section contains information for the service
and repair of the NU130 ice machine.
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Service Table of Contents
NU130 service ..............................................Page 1
Components: ...............................................Page 2
Evaporator and Auger...........................................Page 3
Control System ..............................................Page 4
Water System ...............................................Page 5
Storage ..................................................Page 6
Performance and Technical Specs ....................................Page 7
Electrical Sequence ............................................Page 8
Service Diagnosis .............................................Page 9
Service Diagnosis .............................................Page 10
Component Diagnostics..........................................Page 11
Ice Capacity ................................................Page 12
Removal and Replacement ........................................Page 13
NU130 Gearbox Access & Removal ...................................Page 14
Water Seal Replacement .........................................Page 16
Evaporator Replacement .........................................Page 18
Drain Pump (if equipped) .........................................Page 19
Compressor replacement. ........................................Page 20
Bin and Cabinet ..............................................Page 21

Components:
•Refrigeration system, including air cooled
condenser, compressor, capillary tube and
evaporator.
•Control system, including ice level sensor,
water sensor, auger motor sensor, controller,
control pad and transformer.
•Auger drive system, including auger motor,
gear reducer and auger.
•Auger support system, including top bearing
and water seal.
•Water system, including the float and
reservoir.
•Storage system, including ice storage bin,
drain and door.
The NU130 is a continuous flow ice machine.
When the control system senses that the storage
bin’s ice level is low, it turns on the compressor, fan
motor and auger drive motor.
During ice making the refrigeration system takes
heat from the evaporator. The evaporator is a
vertical refrigerated stainless steel tube containing
water and a slowly rotating auger. When the water
gets to the freezing point, ice begins to form. That
ice is very soft and is pushed up the evaporator
tube by the auger. As ice is made more warm
water enters at the bottom. The soft, mushy ice is
forced up to the top of the evaporator’s tube where
it is forced through nine tapered holes. As the ice is
pushed through the holes excess water is
squeezed out. The ice comes out of the holes
shaped as a rod of ice. The rods of ice are broken
off by being pushed against the tapered flange
above the holes, forming the irregular lengths of
nugget ice. The ice sweep, rotating with the auger,
moves the ice to the ice chute where it falls by
gravity into the storage bin.
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Refrigeration System Schematic
Air Cooled
Condenser
Capillary Tube
Compressor
Evaporator
Assembly
Auger Drive
System
Liquid Line
Suction Line /
Heat
Exchange

Evaporator and Auger
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Cut Away View
Stationary
Half of Water
Seal
Rotating Half
of Water Seal
Heat
Exchange
Tube Coil
Auger
Ice Outlet
Bearing
Foam
Insulation
Water Inlet

Control System
The control system operates the machine. The
controller operates on 12 volts AC, supplied by the
transformer. It uses an ultrasonic ice sensor to
measure ice level. The ultrasonic system transmits
sound waves into the ice storage bin and measures
the return time, when the return time is longer than
the preset time for bin full, the controller switches
the ice machine to an ice making mode. During ice
making the compressor, fan motor and auger motor
are operating.
The control system has two safeties: It will not
operate the machine without water and it will not
operate the machine if the auger motor is drawing
too much current or if it isn’t drawing any current.
The water sensor is checking the conductivity of
the water in the water reservoir. If there is no water
in the reservoir the conductivity will be zero and the
controller will either not start ice making or will stop
making ice.
The current or amp draw of the auger motor is
continually monitored by the controller during ice
making. If the current is too high, indicating an
overload, the controller will stop ice making. If the
current is zero, indicating an auger motor failure,
the controller will also stop ice making.
The control pad has two switches and three lights.
The left switch button is On/Off. The right switch
button is Clean/Reset. The left Ice Making light is a
status light, it is ON when the machine has been
switched to an ice making mode. The center light is
a Water light, it will be ON when the controller has
sensed that there is no water available. It will go
out when the water supply has been restored. The
right light is a Time to Clean indicator light. It is
switched ON by the controller after six months of
power connect time. It will go out after the machine
has been cleaned following the process in the
Maintenance section.
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Control Panel
On/Off Control Button Clean Button
Glows Green when
unit is switched On
Glows Yellow when
it's time to clean the
machine
Glows Red when there is no water
supplied to the machine
The machine will NOT make ice
when this light is on. It will restart
and the light will go out when the
water supply is restored.

Water System
The auger is driven at about 11 RPM by the gear
reducer. The gear reducer is a sealed component
and does not require lubrication, as it contains a
charge of grease. The auger motor drives a set of
gears that all together reduce the motor speed to
the 11 RPM output speed and correspondingly
increasing the torque. The output shaft of the gear
reducer is hollow to accept the square end of the
auger.
The auger is one of the key components in this
product. It is a precision machined part cut from
solid stainless steel bar stock. It fits the inside of
the evaporator tube very closely and is aligned by
the gear reducer at the bottom and a self
lubricating bearing at the top.
As ice is made and forced up the evaporator, the
auger is being pushed down. That thrust is
supported by the bearings in the gear reducer.
Those bearings also provide alignment for the
bottom of the auger, keeping it centered in the
evaporator tube. The top bearing provides auger
alignment at the top.
Water is kept from leaking out the bottom of the
evaporator by the water seal. The water seal is the
type of seal called a face seal, with the outside
diameter of a stationary half pressed against
the inside of the evaporator tube and a
rotating half attached to the bottom of
the auger. The sealing action takes
place where the faces of the two
halves rub together.
Water is the raw ingredient of
ice and it enters this machine
through the compression fitting in
the back. That leads to the float
valve and reservoir. When the float is
not supported by water, the float arm
is down and the attached float valve
is open. As water enters the reservoir, it
also flows into the reservoir’s outlet
tubing which leads to the
evaporator water inlet, filling the
evaporator. The float rises as
the water level is increased until
it has lifted high enough to force
the water valve to close, stopping
the flow of water. When the machine
is making ice, the water level will drop
slightly and water will flow into the reservoir
through the partially open float valve. It will flow in
continually as ice is made.
Water quality. Nearly all water supplies contain
some impurities or minerals. When ice is made
those minerals can remain behind in the ice
machine and coat its surfaces with a hard, stone
like substance known as scale. This scale must
occasionally be removed by scale remover. Scale
remover is a food grade acid that will dissolve the
scale so it can be washed away. Note: it is
important to ALWAYS dilute the scale remover
when using it on this machine. Never use undiluted
scale remover.
Some water treatment devices make very clean
water, Reverse Osmosis is one of those and this
machine may be used with RO water as long as
the conductivity is greater than 10
microsiemens/cm. Use of de-ionized water is not
recommended and will void the warranty.
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Float Valve
and Reservoir
Hose to drain
Hose to
Evaporator
Inlet
Water Level
Evaporator
Inlet
Water Sensor

Storage
The ice storage system is made up of a plastic
lined ice storage bin, covered by an insulated top
panel and an insulated swing open door with
gasket. The ice storage bin is foamed in place, so
the side panels are not removable.
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Ice
Making
Check
Water
Time to
Clean
Clean
Reset