Vogt P18AL TUBE-ICE User manual

8/28/00
P18AL
TUBE-ICE®
MACHINE
Manual Part Number 12A4171M09
Service Manual
$5000

NOTICE
This manual is the property of the owner of this particular Tube-Ice®
machine.
Model #____________________ Serial #____________________.
It is to be left on the premises with this machine at all times. After start-
up, it should be stored in a safe place where it can be readily available
when needed for future reference in maintaining troubleshooting or
servicing.
Failure to comply with this notice will result in unnecessary
inconvenience and possible additional expenses.
This manual is intended as an informational tool for the installation,
operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and servicing of this
equipment. If an existing situation calls for additional information not
found herein, we suggest that you contact your distributor first. If further
assistance or information is needed, please feel free to contact the factory
at 502-635-3000 or FAX at 502-635-3024.
IMPORTANT: The Warranty Registration/Start-Up Report found in the
front of this manual is to be completed and returned to the factory
promptly after the official start-up.
Please return to: TUBE ICE®, LLC
1000 W. Ormsby Ave.
Louisville, KY 40210

8/28/00
Warranty Registration / Start-Up Form
(Medium & Large Machines)
Model Number: __________________________ Serial Number: __________________________
This form must be filled out completely and signed by the customer in order to assure acceptance by Vogt.
Date of Start-Up: _______________________________ Form Completed By: _____________________________________
AC Condenser Model Number: _____________________ AC Condenser Serial Number: _____________________________
Water Treatment System? Yes No Manufacturer: ____________________ Model: ________________________
Bin Manufacturer: _______________________ Model: _________________________ Bin Capacity: _______ lbs.
Distributor
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Address: ____________________________________ City: _________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ___________
Service Company
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Address: ____________________________________ City: _________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ___________
Customer (location of equipment)
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PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Service Manual on hand
Machine room suitable 50°F minimum, 110°F maximum
Power Supply ______ V _____ PH _____ Hz (machine not running)
Compressor crankcase heater on 12 hour minimum
All valves opened or closed as tagged
Solenoid valve stems in auto position
System leak checked/tight
Auxiliary equipment overloads wired into control circuit
Water supply and drains connected properly
Sufficient make-up water supply (minimum 30 PSIG)
Instruction manual and warranty certificate left on-site
Name of person left with: __________________________________
OPERATION CHECK
Power Supply ______ V _____ PH _____ HZ (machine running)
Pump , cutter & other motor direction of rotation correct
Cutter motor amps RLA__________ Actual __________
Water pump amps RLA__________ Actual __________
Condenser motor amps (if applicable) _________
Incoming potable water temperature: _____°F
All water distributors in place (visually inspected)
Make-up water float valve operates properly
Clear ice Yes No
Hour meter in control panel connected and operating
Suction Pressure: End of freeze ________ End of harvest ________
Discharge Pressure: End of freeze ________ End of harvest ________
Test
Cycle Make-up Water Temp Freeze Time Min/Sec Harvest Time Min/Sec First Ice Out Min/Sec All Ice Out Min/Sec Avg. Hole Size Ice Lb. Per Harvest Ice Lb. Per Day
#1
#2
#3
#4
Note: Ice lb. per day can be found by:
Remarks:
Technician Signature: ___________________________ End User Signature:_____________________________
I certify that I have performed all of the above procedures.
1440×
+me)harvest titime(freeze harvestperlb.ice
Tube Ice L.L.C.
1000 W. Ormsby
Louisville, KY 40210
[phone]
FAX #[phone]
THIS FORM MUST BE SENT TO
VOGT TO ACTIVATE WARRANTY
Vogt Order Number: ____________________

3/6/07
TUBE ICE®, LLC, located in
Louisville, Kentucky since 1880.
Sales - [phone]
Parts and Service - [phone]
Since 1880, Manufacturers of Quality
Tube-Ice®Machines

Vogt®
Tube-Ice®Machines
Installation, Service Manual and Parts Catalog #12A4171M09
P18 Ammonia Lowside Model

P18AL Service Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Vogt® TUBE-ICE®MACHINES
Model P18AL
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1. INTRODUCTION
A Brief History Of Our Company .................................................................................................................................1-1
Vogt Energy-Savings Tube-Ice® Machines..................................................................................................................1-1
Preview .....................................................................................................................................................................1-1
Important Safety Notice.................................................................................................................................................1-2
Special Precautions To Be Observed When Charging Refrigeration Systems ..............................................................1-2
Safety Symbols and What They Mean ..........................................................................................................................1-3
Assembly Drawing Model P18AL, FIGURES 1-1, 1-2, 1-3 & 1-4...............................................................................1-4 to 1-7
2. RECEIPT OF YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE
Inspection .....................................................................................................................................................................2-1
Description of Machine .................................................................................................................................................2-1
Safety Tags and Labels..................................................................................................................................................2-1
Safety Valves.................................................................................................................................................................2-2
Rated Capacity...............................................................................................................................................................2-2
Vogt Model Nomenclature ............................................................................................................................................2-2
3. INSTALLING YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE
Machine Room ..............................................................................................................................................................3-1
Lifting Procedures .........................................................................................................................................................3-1
Foundation Layout.........................................................................................................................................................3-2
Piping and Drain Connections, TABLE 3-1.................................................................................................................3-2
Make-up Water In..........................................................................................................................................................3-3
Water Tank Drain..........................................................................................................................................................3-3
Water Tank Overflow....................................................................................................................................................3-3
Water Tank Flush Valve................................................................................................................................................3-3
Receiver, Table 3-2........................................................................................................................................................3-3
Suction Pressure Regulator............................................................................................................................................3-4
Compressor Unloading..................................................................................................................................................3-4
Safety Valves.................................................................................................................................................................3-4
Cooling Tower...............................................................................................................................................................3-4
Spacing and Connection Diagram, FIGURE 3-1...........................................................................................................3-5
Piping Schematic (Dedicated High Side), FIGURE 3-2................................................................................................3-6
Piping Schematic (Central High Side), FIGURE 3-3 ....................................................................................................3-7
Wiring and Electrical Connection, FIGURE 3-4...........................................................................................................3-8
Control Panel Field Connections, FIGURE 3-5.............................................................................................................3-9
Electrical Specifications, Table 3-2...............................................................................................................................3-9
Phase Check...................................................................................................................................................................3-10
Voltage and Current unbalance......................................................................................................................................3-10
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Startup Checklist............................................................................................................................................................3-11
4. HOW YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE WORKS
Principle of Operation....................................................................................................................................................4-1
Freeze Period.................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Harvest Period ...............................................................................................................................................................4-2
Piping Nomenclature, Table 4-1....................................................................................................................................4-2
Water Cooled Piping Schematic, FIGURE 4-1..............................................................................................................4-3
Air-Cooled Piping Schematic, FIGURE 4-2..................................................................................................................4-4
5. START-UP AND OPERATION
Refrigeration System Review........................................................................................................................................5-1
Refrigerant Charge ........................................................................................................................................................5-2
Ammonia Specification By Grade, Table 5-1................................................................................................................5-2
Special Precautions........................................................................................................................................................5-2
Charging From Tank Truck (dedicated high side only).................................................................................................5-2
Charging From Cylinders (dedicated high side only)....................................................................................................5-3
Charging Operating Characteristics ..............................................................................................................................5-4
Start-up Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................5-5
Thaw Gas Regulating and Suction Gas Regulating Valve Adjustment ........................................................................5-6
Shut-down Procedure ....................................................................................................................................................5-6
Operating Tips ..............................................................................................................................................................5-7
6. ELECTRICAL CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS
General Information.......................................................................................................................................................6-1
Control Panel (Door Closed), FIGURE 6-1...................................................................................................................6-2
Control Panel Components and Part Numbers (External), TABLE 6-1.........................................................................6-2
Control Panel (Door Opened), FIGURE 6-2..................................................................................................................6-3
Control Panel Components and Part Numbers (Internal), TABLE 6-2..........................................................................6-3
Description of Control Panel Component Function, TABLE 6-3..................................................................................6-4
Electrical Schematic All Voltages 50-60 Hz, FIGURE 6-3...........................................................................................6-5
7. MAINTENANCE
Preventive Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................7-1
Preventive Maintenance Form.......................................................................................................................................7-2
Ice-Making Section........................................................................................................................................................7-3
Cleaning Procedure........................................................................................................................................................7-3
Water Distribution System ............................................................................................................................................7-4
Water Distributors, TABLE 7-1 ..............................................................................................................................7-4
Average Hole Size in Tube-Ice®, TABLE 7-2 ........................................................................................................7-4
Water Tank..............................................................................................................................................................7-4
Freezer Cover ..........................................................................................................................................................7-4
Other Maintenance Operations......................................................................................................................................7-5
Cutter Gear Reducer................................................................................................................................................7-5
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Oil Trap Draining ....................................................................................................................................................7-5

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Optional Maintenance Operations .................................................................................................................................7-5
Water Cooled Condenser Cleaning..........................................................................................................................7-5
Cooling Tower/Evaporative Condenser...................................................................................................................7-6
Compressor..............................................................................................................................................................7-7
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
List Of Symptoms..........................................................................................................................................................8-1
Machine Stopped...........................................................................................................................................................8-2 & 8-3
Freeze-Up Due To Ice Failing To Discharge.................................................................................................................8-3
Low Ice Capacity...........................................................................................................................................................8-4
Poor Ice Quality.............................................................................................................................................................8-5
High Discharge Pressure (Check Gage Accuracy) ........................................................................................................8-5
Low Discharge Pressure (Check Gage Accuracy).........................................................................................................8-5
High Suction Pressure (Check Gage Accuracy) ............................................................................................................8-6
Compressor Running Unloaded During Freeze (Dedicated Compressor Only) ............................................................8-6
Compressor Oil Pressure Low (Check Gage Accuracy)................................................................................................8-6
Compressor Loosing Oil Excessively............................................................................................................................8-6
Machine Short Cycles (Using Freeze Pressure Switch (FPS) Only)..............................................................................8-7
High Compressor Discharge Temperature.....................................................................................................................8-7
Suction Line Frosting To Compressor...........................................................................................................................8-7
9. SERVICE OPERATIONS
Thawing Timer (T), FIGURE 9-1..................................................................................................................................9-1
Freeze Timer (T2)..........................................................................................................................................................9-1
Digital Timer Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................................9-1
Multi-function Digital Freezer Timer, FIGURE 9-2......................................................................................................9-2
Conveyor Timer (T3).....................................................................................................................................................9-2
Flush Valve Timer (T4).................................................................................................................................................9-2
Make-up Water Float Valve (37A)................................................................................................................................9-3
Refrigerant Float Switch (23)........................................................................................................................................9-3
Hand Expansion Valve (9).............................................................................................................................................9-3
Solenoid Valves (18, 25) ...............................................................................................................................................9-3
Control Circuit Protection (CB1)...................................................................................................................................9-3
Cutter Motor (3) / Gear Reducer (4)..............................................................................................................................9-3
Circulating Water Pump ................................................................................................................................................9-4
Pumpdown9-4
Pumpdown Procedure....................................................................................................................................................9-4
Removal of Ammonia Refrigerant.................................................................................................................................9-5
Refrigerant Leaks ..........................................................................................................................................................9-5
Non-condensable Gases.................................................................................................................................................9-6
Purging Non-condensable Gases ...................................................................................................................................9-6
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Purging Procedure (Non-condensable Gases)................................................................................................................9-6
Draining the Oil Trap ....................................................................................................................................................9-7
Oil Trap Draining Procedure .........................................................................................................................................9-7

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Removing Excess Water From Ammonia .....................................................................................................................9-7
Water Removal Procedure.............................................................................................................................................9-7
Cutter Motor Removal/Replacement.............................................................................................................................9-9
Cutter Gear Reducer Removal/Replacement.................................................................................................................9-9
Water Tank Removal.....................................................................................................................................................9-9
Cutter and Bearing Removal/Installation.......................................................................................................................9-10
Cutter/Water Tank Parts List, TABLE 9-1....................................................................................................................9-11
Cutter/Water Tank Assembly, FIGURE 9-3..................................................................................................................9-12
Cutter/Tank Parts, FIGURE 9-4 ....................................................................................................................................9-13
Crushed Ice Production..................................................................................................................................................9-13
10. TABLES AND CHARTS
P18AL Specifications (60 Hz), TABLE 10-1................................................................................................................10-2
P18AL Capacity Ratings (7/8” Diameter Ice – 1” Tube), TABLE 10-2 .......................................................................10-3
P18AL Capacity Ratings (1 1/8” Diameter Ice – 1 1/4” Tube), TABLE 10-3 ..............................................................10-3
P18AL Capacity Ratings (1 3/8” Diameter Ice – 1 1/2” Tube), TABLE 10-4 ..............................................................10-4
P18AL Make-up Water Usage, TABLE 10-5................................................................................................................10-4
P18AL Normal Operating Vitals, TABLE 10-6............................................................................................................10-5
Recommended Spare Parts List.....................................................................................................................................10-5
Temperature - Pressure Chart for Common Refrigerants, TABLE 10-7 .......................................................................10-6
Conversion Factors: English to Metric, TABLE 10-8 ...................................................................................................10-7
Constants, TABLE 10-9 ...............................................................................................................................................10-7
11. INDEX