VALPRO VPIM-420 User manual

Commercial Ice Machine
User’s Manual
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Model: VPIM-420/1000
Be sure the ice machine has been standin upri ht
for at least 24 hours prior to plu -in.
Valpro Commercial Refrigeration
5256 EagleTrail Drive Tampa, Florida 33634
Email: info@valpromail com
http://www valprorefrigeration com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ICE MAKER SAFETY………………………………………..........................2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS …………………………….........................…3
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ……………………………….................6
INTRODUCTION …………………………………………................7
COMPONENT LOCATIONS ……………………………...........................…8
ICE MAKER INSTALLATION …………………………….......................…9
Unp cking …………………………………………......................9
Loc tion Requirements ………………………………..........................9
Typic l inst ll tion of ice stor ge bin………………….......................10
Electric l Requirements ……………………………….......................11
W ter Supply ………………………………………….......................12
Inst ll tion Types ………………………………….........................…13
OPERATION ………………………………………………….......................13
Fin l Checklist before Oper tion …………………….........................13
Setting Initi l D t of W ter Filter ……………………….................14
Oper ting Method ……………………………………........................14
How the M chine M kes Ice ………………………….......................16
Norm l Sounds ………………………………………....................…17
Prep ring the Ice M ker for Long Stor ge ………………..................17
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ………………………….....................18
Exterior Cle ning ………………………………………….................18
Interior Cle ning ……………………………………......................…19
W ter Sprinkler Cle ning …………………………........................…19
Ice-M king System Cle ning ………………………….......................20
Condenser Air Filter Cle ning ………………………….................…22
CONTROL PANEL ……………………………………….........................…23
TROUBLESHOOTING …………………………………….......................…24
We reserve the ri ht to make chan es in specifications and desi n without
prior notice.
NOTICE: Model IM-420 is an ice-makin unit and does not include an ice
stora e bin. If you order a bin, please follow this manual and the manual
accompanyin the bin re ardin installation, adjustment of stora e bin
feet, cleanin , water draina e, etc.

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ICE MAKER SAFETY
Your s fety nd the s fety of others re very import nt.
We h ve provided m ny import nt s fety mess ges in this m nu l nd on your
ppli nce. Alw ys re d nd obey ll s fety mess ges.
This is the S fety Alert Symbol. This symbol lerts you to
potenti l h z rds th t c n injure or kill you nd others. All
s fety mess ges will follow the S fety Alert Symbol nd
either the words “DANGER”, “WARNING” OR
“CAUTION”.
DANGER me ns th t f ilure to heed
this s fety st tement m y result in
de th or severe person l injury.
WARNING me ns th t f ilure to
heed this s fety st tement m y result
in extensive product d m ge, serious
person l injury, or de th.
CAUTION me ns th t f ilure to heed
this s fety st tement m y result in
minor or moder te person l injury, or
property or equipment d m ge.
All s fety mess ges will lert you to wh t the potenti l h z rd is, tell you how
to reduce the ch nce of injury, nd let you know wh t c n h ppen if the
instructions re not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, when using
your ice m ker, follow these b sic prec utions:
• Plug into grounded 3-prong outlet
• Do not remove grounding prong
• Do not use n d pter
• Do not use n extension cord
• Disconnect power before cle ning
• Disconnect power before servicing
• Repl ce ll p nels before oper ting
• Use 2 or more people to move nd inst ll ice m ker
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Problem
Possible Cause Probable Correction
Cubes re
p rti lly
formed-- re
white t the
bottom.
Not enough w ter in the
w ter bin.
Check if the w ter supply pressure
is below 20psig.
Check w ter supply--filter m y be
restricted.
Check for w ter le k t the w ter
t nk.
The icem ker
stops
suddenly
while m king
ice.
The electricity is off. Reconnected the power supply line.
The room temper ture
is out the st te r nge.
Cut off the electricity; let the ice
m ker stop working till the
temper ture returns within the
st ted r nge.
The body of
the ice m ker
is electrified
The e rth line isn't in
the socket.
Ple se use the socket meeting the
st nd rd.
Sc les occur
frequently
inside the
m chine.
The h rdness of the
w ter qu lity is too
high.
Using w ter-soften pp r tus
inst lled in front of the w ter inlet.
The ice cubes
re not
completely
formed when
being
dumped.
The sprinkler is
blocked.
Cle n the sprinkler, see "interior
cle ning"

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Troubleshootin
Before Callin for Service
If the unit ppe rs to be m lfunctioning, re d through the OPERATION
section of this m nu l first. If the problem persists, check the Troubleshooting
Guide below nd on the following p ge. The problem m y be something very
simple th t c n be solved without service c ll.
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Possible Cause Probable Correction
The m chine
doesn't
oper te
The ice m ker is
unplugged. Plug the ice m ker in.
The fuse is blown.
Repl ce fuse--if it h ppen, c ll for
service to check for short circuit
in the ice m ker.
The ice stor ge bin is
full of ice.
T ke w y some ice, m ke the
ice-full sensor is free of ice.
The w ter
doesn't feed
in fter the
ice m ker
st rts.
The w ter supply t p is
turn off. Turn on the w ter supply t p.
The w ter supply pipe
is not proper connected.
Reconnect the w ter supply pipe.
M chine
m kes ice,
but bin does
not fill up
with ice
The condenser m y be
dirty. Cle n the condenser.
The ir flow to the ice
m ker m y be
obstructed.
Check the inst ll tion.
The mbient
temper ture nd w ter
temper ture re high, or
it is ne r with some he t
resource.
Check the inst ll tion.
W ter is
le king out
the unit.
A few w ter drops to
the floor when you
open the door to t ke
out ice from ice stor ge
bin.
Norm l condens tion on the door
or some w ter together with ice.
T ke c re when you t ke out ice.
W ter supply
connection le ks.
Tighten fitting. See Connecting the
w ter line.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Before the ice m ker is used, it must be properly
positioned nd inst lled s described in this m nu l, so
re d the m nu l c refully. we strongly recommends
th t you h ve profession l inst ll your new m chine.
The w rr nty m y be ffected or voided by n incorrect
inst ll tion. To reduce the risk of fire, electric l shock
or injury when using the ice m ker, follow b sic
prec utions, including the following:
It is recommended th t sep r te circuit, serving only your ice m ker, be
provided. Use recept cles th t c nnot be turned off by switch or pull ch in.
• Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your h nds re wet.
• Never unplug the ice m ker by pulling on the power cord. Alw ys grip the
plug firmly nd pull str ight out from the outlet.
• Never cle n ice m ker p rts with fl mm ble fluids. Do not store or use
g soline or other fl mm ble v pors nd liquids in the vicinity of this or ny
other ppli nce. The fumes c n cre te fire h z rd or explosion.
• Before proceeding with cle ning nd m inten nce oper tions, m ke sure the
power line of the unit is disconnected nd the w ter line is shut off.
(EXCEPTION: When cle ning the m chine’s ice m king nd w ter systems,
see p ges 23 – 26.)
• Before oper ting, put ll the enclosure p nels b ck into their origin l pl ce.
• Do not touch the ev por tor with your h nd when the m chine is oper ting.
• Unplug the ice m ker or disconnect power before cle ning or servicing.
F ilure to do so c n result in electric l shock or de th.
• Do not ttempt to rep ir or repl ce ny p rt of your ice m ker unless it is
specific lly recommended in this m nu l. All other servicing should be
done by qu lified technici n.

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• Use two or more people to move nd inst ll ice m ker. F ilure to do so c n
result in b ck or other injury.
• To ensure proper ventil tion for your ice m ker, the front of the unit must be
completely unobstructed. Choose well-ventil ted re with temper tures
bove 50ºF (10ºC) nd below 100ºF (38ºC). This unit MUST be inst lled in
n re protected from the elements, such s wind, r in, w ter spr y or drips.
• The ice m ker should not be loc ted next to ovens, grills or other sources of
high he t.
• The ice m ker must be inst lled with ll electric l nd w ter connections in
ccord nce with st te nd loc l codes. A st nd rd electric l supply, properly
grounded in ccord nce with the N tion l Electric l Code nd loc l codes
nd ordin nces, is required.
• Do not kink or pinch power supply cord or dr in lines between ice m ker
nd c binet.
• The fuse (or circuit bre ker) size should be 20 mperes.
• It is import nt for the ice m ker to be leveled in order to work properly. You
m y need to m ke sever l djustments to level it.
• All inst ll tions must be in ccord nce with loc l plumbing code
requirements.
• M ke cert in th t the hoses re not pinched or kinked or d m ged during
inst ll tion.
• Check for le ks fter connection.
• Remove the p cking m teri ls nd cle n the ice m ker before using.
• Turn on the w ter supply t p before switching on the ice m ker. Never turn
the w ter supply t p off when the ice m ker is working.
• Except to t ke ice from the unit, keep the door closed in order to reduce ice
melting nd to promote proper ice form tion.
• Although the unit h s been tested t the f ctory, due to long-term tr nsit nd
stor ge, the first b tch of cubes must be disc rded.
• Press the STANDBY button to switch off the unit. DO NOT unplug it when
the unit is on.
• If the ice m ker will not be used for long time, before the next use it must
be thoroughly cle ned. Follow c refully ny instructions provided for
cle ning or use of s nitizing solution. Do not le ve ny solution inside the
ice m ker fter cle ning.
• DO NOT touch the condenser fins. The condenser fins re sh rp nd c n be
e sily d m ged.
• DO NOT use solvent-b sed cle ning gents or br sives on the interior.
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When this LED is on, the unit is working in the cle ning mode.
6. Cleanin Recommended (White) LED: Cle ning Recommended
indic tor light
When this LED is on green shows the w ter filter work well. When this
LED is on yellow shows the w ter filter work well but ppro ching
working b d. When this LED is on red shows the w ter filter should be
repl ced by new one.
7. ICE button
While the unit is in St nd-by mode ( ll LEDs is on), you c n press ICE
button to st rt the Autom tic Ice M king procedure. The green ice m king
indic tor light will be on.
8. CLEAN button
While the unit is in St nd-by mode ( ll LEDs is on), you c n press CLEAN
button to st rt the Autom tic Cle n procedure. The green Cle n Cycle
indic tor light will be on.
9. STANDBY button
While the unit is in ice-m king or cle ning mode, you c n press
STANDBY button to enter the St nd-by mode ：
A- When the unit is in ice-m king st ge, nd you press the STANDBY
button, ice m chine will enter the ice h rvest mode directly (ice
h rvest indic tor light will be on). After ice h rvest is over, the
unit will dr in out the w ter in the w ter t nk (st ndby indic tor
light will fl sh). Then the unit will be in the St nd-by mode, nd
the st ndby indic tor light will be on.
B- When the unit is in ice h rvest st ge, nd you press the STANDBY
button, fter ice h rvest is over, the unit will dr in out the w ter in
the w ter t nk (st ndby indic tor light will fl sh). Then the unit
will be in the St nd-by mode, nd the st ndby indic tor light will
be on.
C- When the unit is in bin full, w ter enter w ter t nk or cle ning st ge,
nd you press the STANDBY button, ice m chine will dr in out
the w ter in the w ter t nk directly (st ndby indic tor light will
fl sh). Then the unit will be in the St nd-by mode, nd the st ndby
indic tor light will be on.
IMPORTANT:
• The ice cube size is set well before the ice m chine p ck ging in the f ctory,
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on. If you w nt to rest rt the ice-m king process fter cle ning, press the
ICE button directly more th n 3 seconds nd the ice m chine will
utom tic lly go into the ice-m king process.
6. If you w nt to interrupt the cle ning mode before it is finished, do not press
the CLEAN button g in. Inste d, press the STANDBY button more th n 3
seconds, this will stop the cle ning mode.
7. If you w nt to djustment the size of individu l ice cubes, m ke sure ice
m chine is in St nd-by mode, you c n press the STANDBY button more
th n 5 seconds to enter djustment st ge, then through press ICE button to
incre se the thickness of ice cubes, nd press CLEAN button to decre se
the thickness of ice cubes. When you press ICE or CLEAN button one time,
the thickness of ice cubes will incre se or decre se 5%, nd the most you
c n press ICE or CLEAN button is 10 times.
When the djustment is done, you should press STANDBY button to
confirm the djustment.
8. If the m chine is on but the Ice Making ， Ice Harvest nd Bin Full three
indic tor lights is blinking, which indic te th t there is not enough w ter in
the system. Firstly check if you turn on w ter supply t p or not, then check
the pressure of w ter supply, etc.
Descriptions of LEDs and buttons:
1. Standby (Red) LED: St nd-by indic tor light
When this LED is on, the ice m chine is in St nd-by mode. The unit
doesn’t work, nd the red LED will be on. When this LED is fl shing
shows th t the dr in pump is working. After the w ter in the w ter t nk
dr in out, the unit will return to the St nd-by mode.
2. Ice Makin (Green) LED: Ice M king indic tor light
When this LED is on, the unit is working in the ice-m king mode.
3. Ice Harvest (Yellow) LED: Ice H rvest indic tor light
When this LED is on, the unit is working in the ice h rvest mode controlled
by the ice slide w y.
4. Bin Full (Red) LED: Ice Full indic tor light
When this LED is on, the ice stor ge bin is full of ice cubes or there is
something obstructing the ice slide w y. The unit will stop working. When
ice cubes re removed from the ice stor ge bin, cle ring the ice slide w y,
the unit will rest rt nd return to the ice-m king mode.
5. Clean Cycle (Green) LED: Cle n Cycle indic tor light
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These cle ners m y tr nsmit t ste to the ice cubes, or d m ge or discolor the
interior.
• The ice m chine cle ner cont ins cids. DO NOT use or mix with ny other
solvent-b sed cle ner products. Use rubber gloves to protect h nds.
C refully re d the m teri l s fety instructions on the cont iner of the ice
m chine cle ner.
• Do not use this pp r tus for other th n its intended purpose.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Connection
Do not, under ny circumst nces, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from
the power cord. For person l s fety, this ppli nce must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this ppli nce is equipped with 3-prong grounding plug
th t m tes with st nd rd 3-prong grounding w ll outlet to minimize the
possibility of electric shock h z rd from the ppli nce. H ve the w ll outlet
nd circuit checked by qu lified electrici n to m ke sure the outlet is
properly grounded. When st nd rd 2-prong w ll outlet is encountered, it is
your responsibility nd oblig tion to h ve it repl ced with properly grounded
3-prong w ll outlet.
The ice m ker should lw ys be plugged into its own individu l electric l
outlet which h s volt ge r ting th t m tches the r ting l bel on the ppli nce.
This provides the best perform nce nd lso prevents overlo ding house
wiring circuits which could c use fire h z rd from overhe ted wires. Never
unplug your ice m ker by pulling on the power cord. Alw ys grip the plug
firmly nd pull str ight out from the outlet. Rep ir or repl ce immedi tely ll
power cords th t h ve become fr yed or otherwise d m ged. Do not use cord
th t shows cr cks or br sion d m ge long its length or t either end. When
moving the ice m ker, be c reful not to d m ge the power cord.
Extension Cord
Bec use of potenti l s fety h z rds under cert in conditions, it is strongly
recommended th t you do not use n extension cord with this ice m ker.

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Technical Information
Model
VPIM420 VPIM1000
Electrical input
115VAC ~ 60Hz 230VAC ~ 60Hz
Power consumption
2.4kW · h /100 lbs of ice 5.6kW · h /100 lbs of ice
Ice-makin rated current
13.8A 13.6A
Ice-harvest rated current
15.8A 10.8A
Refri erant
R404A, 30.3 oz. R404A, 52.9 oz.
Hi h Side Pressure
340psig 464psig
Low Side Pressure
180psig 180psig
Width x Depth x Hei ht
30" X 25" X 22 7/16" 30" X 25" X 27 3/4"
Unit wei ht
135 lbs 227 lbs
Ice-makin capability
420lbs/d y* 1000lbs/d y*
*The ctu l qu ntity of ice produced per d y c n v ry with room nd w ter
conditions.
The technic l d t nd perform nce index listed bove should be used for
reference only. They re subject to ch nge.
This product h s been tested nd certified to NSF st nd rd 12 by INTERTEK.
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Control Panel (located at top of ri ht side panel)
The control p nel includes three buttons nd six indic tor lights.
IMPORTANT:
• If you use w ter filter nd h ve lre dy set the initi l d t of w ter filter,
under ny working st tus, the cle ning recommended indic tor light will be
on.
• If you do not use w ter filter, you needn’t set the initi l d t of w ter filter,
nd the cle ning recommended indic tor light will be off under ny working
st tus.
Operation of the control panel:
1. When the unit is plugged in, the st ndby indic tor light is on. Ice m chine
is in the St nd-by mode.
2. During the St nd-by mode, press the ICE button more th n 3 seconds, ll
indic tor lights re on (except cle ning recommended indic tor light),
w ter enter the w ter t nk. Then ice m chine will st rt to m ke ice
utom tic lly, the ice m king indic tor will be on.
3. During h rvesting, the ice h rvest indic tor light is on nd the ice m king
indic tor is off. When the ice stor ge bin is full, the bin full indic tor is on.
4. If the CLEAN button is pressed during the ice m king mode, it will be
ignored. The ice-m king will continue.
5. When you w nt to cle n the m chine, m ke sure the ice m chine is in
St nd-by mode. Press the CLEAN button more th n 3 seconds nd the ice
m chine will st rt the cle ning mode, the cle n cycle indic tor will be on.
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15. If you w nt to m ke ice cubes fter cle ning, press the ICE button to st rt
the ice –m king cycle. When the ice m chine st rt m king ice, m ke sure
the front door is reinst lled.
16. Disc rd the first two b tches of ice.
Condenser Air Filter Cleanin
1. Remove the screws nd pins holding the condenser ir filter.
2. Remove the condenser ir filter with screwdriver.
3. Use brush to wipe up nd down the filter surf ce with mild detergent
solution such s 1 oz. of dishw shing liquid mixed with 2 g llons of w rm
w ter. Do not use solvent-b sed or br sive cle ners. Rinse the filter with
cle n w ter sever l times.
4. Air-dry the filter, nd then reinst ll it.
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Introduction
The model Refriger tion420 IM Series of Ice Cube M chine finds wide
pplic tion in households, b rs, rest ur nts, hotels, superm rkets, etc. These
units produce cryst l-cle r, gourmet cube ice, nd offer convenience for
homeowners nd hotel guests. An insul ted ice stor ge bin is built into e ch
ice cube m chine.
This user’s m nu l is intended s resource for persons inst lling, using nd
servicing model IM-420. It cont ins v lu ble inform tion on s fety nd
m inten nce. We strongly recommends th t this m nu l be kept in pl ce
where it c n be ccessed when needed.
The Ice Cube M chine is designed nd m nuf ctured ccording to the highest
st nd rds of s fety nd perform nce. It meets or exceeds the s fety st nd rd of
UL563 nd s nit tion st nd rd NSF12.
We ssumes no li bility or responsibility of ny kind for products
m nuf ctured by us th t h ve been ltered in ny w y, including the use of ny
p rts nd/or other components not specific lly pproved by us. We reserves
the right to m ke design ch nges nd/or improvements t ny time.
Specific tions nd designs re subject to ch nge without notice.

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Component Locations
Ice scoop
Ice m ker Dr in hose
15mm
Top p nel
Ice mold
Door
Right side p nel
Control p nel
Pump
W ter flo t
M gnetism switch
W ter curt in
W ter curt in xle
W ter out tube of pump
W ter sprinkler
W ter flo t shield
W ter t nk
Power cord inlet
W ter outlet G3/4"
W ter inlet G3/4"
Air filter
B ck p nel
Ice bin
Se l g sket
Air filter h ndle
Connecting Lock
Ice bin dr in hose
23mm
Dr in junction
3-G1/2"
Connect to Ice m ker dr in hose
Adjust the height
W ter supply pipe
12mm, 2-1/4"O.D.
W ter inlet connector
G3/4"-1/4"O.D.
Inlet G3/4"
Outlet G1/2"
Ø
Ø
Ø
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w ter t nk.
5. Keep the ice m ker connected to the w ter supply.
6. Keep the ice m ker is plugged in. Press the CLEAN button. The m chine
will run the Autom tic Cle n mode. The green cle n cycle LED will be
on.
7. The first cle n cycle will continue for bout 30 minutes unless you press
the STANDBY button (you c n press the STANDBY button to stop the
cle n cycle ny time during the cle n cycle). After bout 30 minutes, the
dr in pump work, the w ter in the w ter t nk nd the w ter line will be
dr in out.
8. The w ter inlet v lve work nd the w ter enter the w ter t nk. The second
cle n cycle begins. Repe t step 7 bove two times to rinse the ice-m king
system completely.
NOTE: Do not dd Ice M ker Cle ner Solution to the w ter trough during
the l st two rinses.
9. After cle ning, the m chine returns to St nd-by mode nd red St ndby
LED is on. Others LEDs will be off (Except the Cle ning Recommended
Indic tor Light).
10. Prep re s nitizing solution m de of 1 ounce of household ble ch nd 2
g llons of hot w ter (95º to 115ºF). Wipe the entire bin inside nd outside,
including the entire body surf ce.
11. Fill spr y bottle with the s nitizing solution nd spr y ll corners nd
edges, m king sure to cover ll surf ces with the solution.
12. Allow the solution to be in cont ct for t le st 3 minutes, nd dry it.
13. Repe t step 6 bove to rinse the ice m king system.
NOTE: Do not dd Ice M ker Cle ner Solution to the w ter trough during
rinsing st ge.
14. After cle ning, the m chine returns to St nd-by mode nd red st ndby
LED light. Others LEDs will be off (Except the cle ning recommended
indic tor light).