Vogt TUBE-ICE 10TA User manual

10TA
TUBE-ICE®
MACHINE
(Includes model P18FXT)
Manual Part Number 12A4171M08
Revision 3
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: To activate the machine warranty, the Product Registration
Form MUST be completed and returned to the factory promptly after the
official start-up. Product Registration Form is located in the Owners Packet
or can be found online at www.vogtice.com/registration.htm.
Please return to: VOGT ICE, LLC
Suite #19
1000 W. Ormsby Ave.
Louisville, KY 40210

VOGT ICE



, LLC, located in
Louisville, Kentucky since 1880.
Sales - [phone]
Service - [phone]
Parts - Your Local Distributor
Call your local distributor first for all of your parts and service needs.
Since 1880, Manufacturers of Quality
Tube-Ice
®
Machines

Vogt
Tube-IceMachines
Installation, Service Manual and Parts Catalog #12A4171M08
10TA Model

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Vogt
®
TUBE-ICE
®
MACHINES
Model 10TA (Includes P18FXT)
Page No.
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 10TA (P18FXT) Air-Cooled, FIGURES 1-1, 1-2, & 1-3 ...................................................1-4, 1-5, 1-6
Assembly Drawing Model 10TA (P18FXT) Water Cooled, FIGURES 1-4, 1-5, & 1-6 ...............................................1-7, 1-8, 1-9
2. RECEIPT OF YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE
Inspection .....................................................................................................................................................................2-1
Safety Valves.................................................................................................................................................................2-1
Machine Room ..............................................................................................................................................................2-1
Storage (prior to installation and start-up) .....................................................................................................................2-2
Vogt Model Nomenclature, FIGURE 2-1......................................................................................................................2-2
3. INSTALLING YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE
Piping and Drain Connections, TABLE 3-1 .................................................................................................................3-1
Water Cooled Condenser Connections, FIGURE 3-1....................................................................................................3-2
Cooling Tower...............................................................................................................................................................3-2
Space Diagram (Air-Cooled Machine), FIGURE 3-2A.................................................................................................3-3
Space Diagram (Water Cooled Machine), FIGURE 3-2B .............................................................................................3-4
Wiring and Electrical Connection FIGURE 3-3 ............................................................................................................3-5
Electrical Specifications, TABLE 3-2 ...........................................................................................................................3-5
Phase Check, Voltage and Current unbalance ...............................................................................................................3-6
Rotation Check ..............................................................................................................................................................3-6
Air-Cooled Condenser Installation Instructions.............................................................................................................3-7,3-8
Pounds of R-22 to Add Vs. Liquid Line Length, TABLE 3-3 .......................................................................................3-8
Air-Cooled Condenser Data, TABLE 3-4......................................................................................................................3-9
Condenser Dimensions, FIGURE 3-4............................................................................................................................3-10
Condenser Field Piping (Cold Weather Valve Kit), FIGURE 3-5 .................................................................................3-11
Equivalent Feet Due To Friction, TABLE 3-5...............................................................................................................3-12
Minimum Traps For Discharge Lines, FIGURE 3-6 .....................................................................................................3-12
Wiring For Bohn BNHS04A029 Condenser (3 phase motors), FIGURE 3-7................................................................3-13
Ice Bin Thermostat Sensor.............................................................................................................................................3-15
Typical Bin Sensor Mounting, FIGURE 3-9 .................................................................................................................3-15
Programming Electronic Bin Thermostat ......................................................................................................................3-16
Installation Review: A Checklist ..................................................................................................................................3-17

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4. HOW YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE WORKS
Principle of Operation....................................................................................................................................................4-1
Freeze Period .................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Harvest Period ...............................................................................................................................................................4-2
Piping Nomenclature .....................................................................................................................................................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.........................................................................................................................................................5-1
Start-up Procedure .........................................................................................................................................................5-3
Control Panel Switch Layout, FIGURE 5-1 ..................................................................................................................5-3
Shut-down Procedure.....................................................................................................................................................5-4
Operating Tips ...............................................................................................................................................................5-4
Adding Refrigerant ........................................................................................................................................................5-5
6. ELECTRICAL CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS
Control Panel (Cover On), FIGURE 6-1 .......................................................................................................................6-1
Control Panel (Cover Removed), FIGURE 6-2 .............................................................................................................6-2
Control Panel (Cover Removed), and Optional Power Monitor, FIGURE 6-2A...........................................................6-3
Control Panel Components (CE & Australian Approved), FIGURE 6-2B ....................................................................6-4
Control Panel Components and Part Numbers, TABLE 6-1..........................................................................................6-5
Control Panel Part Descriptions, TABLE 6-2................................................................................................................6-6
Electrical Schematic All Voltages, 50-60 Hz. Across Line Start, FIGURE 6-3 ............................................................6-7
3-Phase Power - Electrical Schematic All Voltages, 50-60 Hz, FIGURE 6-3A ............................................................6-8
Compressor Schematic Detail All Voltages, 50-60 Hz., FIGURE 6-4 ..........................................................................6-9
7. MAINTENANCE
Ice-Making Section........................................................................................................................................................7-1
Cleaning Procedure........................................................................................................................................................7-1
Sanitizing Procedure.....................................................................................................................................................7-2
Water Distributors .........................................................................................................................................................7-3
Number of Water Distributors Per Tube Size, TABLE 7-1 ...........................................................................................7-3
Average Hole Size In Tube-Ice

, TABLE 7-2...............................................................................................................7-3
Water Tank ....................................................................................................................................................................7-3
Freezer Cover ................................................................................................................................................................7-3
Water Cooled Condensers .............................................................................................................................................7-4
Checking Operation......................................................................................................................................................7-4
Draining .....................................................................................................................................................................7-4
Chemical Cleaning.........................................................................................................................................................7-5
Mechanical Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................7-5
Lubrication ....................................................................................................................................................................7-6
Lubrication, Compressor ...............................................................................................................................................7-6
Compressor Recommended Lubricants, TABLE 7-3 ....................................................................................................7-6

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7. MAINTENANCE (cont)
Cutter Gear Reducer Lubrication...................................................................................................................................7-7
Preventive Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................7-8
For The Manager ...........................................................................................................................................................7-9
Preventive Maintenance Form .......................................................................................................................................7-10
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
List Of Symptoms..........................................................................................................................................................8-1
Machine Won’t Run ......................................................................................................................................................8-2, 8-3
Freeze-Up Due To Extended Freezing Period ...............................................................................................................8-4
Freeze-Up Due To Ice Failing To Discharge.................................................................................................................8-5
Poor Ice Quality.............................................................................................................................................................8-6
Low Ice Capacity...........................................................................................................................................................8-7
Low Compressor Oil Level............................................................................................................................................8-8
High Head Pressure (Water Cooled)..............................................................................................................................8-9
High Head Pressure (Air-Cooled)..................................................................................................................................8-10
9. SERVICE OPERATIONS
Adjustable Blowdown (For Clearer Ice)........................................................................................................................9-1
Water pump / Blowdown Assembly, FIGURE 9-1........................................................................................................9-1
Automatic Blowdown (Harvest Cycle)..........................................................................................................................9-1
Float Valve (Make-Up Water) .......................................................................................................................................9-1
Float Switch...................................................................................................................................................................9-2
Hansen Float, FIGURE 9-2 ...........................................................................................................................................9-2
Hand Expansion Valve ..................................................................................................................................................9-3
Freezer Pressure Switch.................................................................................................................................................9-3
Freezer Pressure Switch (Allen-Bradley), FIGURE 9-3 ................................................................................................9-3
Capillary Bypass............................................................................................................................................................9-4
High/Low Pressure Switch ............................................................................................................................................9-4
High/Low Pressure Switch, FIGURE 9-4......................................................................................................................9-4
Head Pressure ................................................................................................................................................................9-5
Water Cooled Units .......................................................................................................................................................9-5
Air-Cooled Units ...........................................................................................................................................................9-5
Water Regulating Valve, FIGURE 9-5A .......................................................................................................................9-5
Condenser Fan Switch, FIGURE 9-5B ..........................................................................................................................9-5
Condenser Cleaning.......................................................................................................................................................9-5
Air-Cooled Condenser ...................................................................................................................................................9-5
Compressor Motor Protection, Electronic......................................................................................................................9-6
High Potential Testing ..................................................................................................................................................9-7
Field Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................................9-7
Electronic Module and Compressor Terminal Board Connections, FIGURE 9-6 ........................................................9-8
Oil Pressure Safety Control / Sentronic Oil Safety, FIGURE 9-7..................................................................................9-9
Oil Pressure Sensor........................................................................................................................................................9-9
Oil Pressure Module ......................................................................................................................................................9-10

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9. SERVICE OPERATIONS (cont.)
Coresense Protection .....................................................................................................................................................9-10
Oil Separator, FIGURE 9-8 ...........................................................................................................................................9-11
Compressor Crankcase Heater......................................................................................................................................9-11
Control Circuit Protection..............................................................................................................................................9-11
Thawing Timer, FIGURE 9-9A.....................................................................................................................................9-12
Thawing Timer ..............................................................................................................................................................9-12
Pump Down ...................................................................................................................................................................9-13
Removal Of Refrigerant From Machine ........................................................................................................................9-13
Refrigerant Leaks...........................................................................................................................................................9-14
Non-Condensable Gases ................................................................................................................................................9-14
Compressor Motor Burnout ...........................................................................................................................................9-14
Solenoid Valves.............................................................................................................................................................9-15
Thawing Gas Solenoid Valve ( “D” Valve), FIGURE 9-10A........................................................................................9-15
Liquid Feed Solenoid Valve ( “A1” & “A2” Valve), FIGURE 9-10B ..........................................................................9-15
Capacity Control Valve (Compressor Unloader) ...........................................................................................................9-16
Copeland Compressor Unloader Valve, FIGURE 9-11 .................................................................................................9-16
Loaded Operation (Freeze Period).................................................................................................................................9-16
Unloaded Operation (During Thaw Only) .....................................................................................................................9-16
Circulating Water Pump Motor, FIGURE 9-12.............................................................................................................9-17
Cutter Gear Reducer, FIGURE 9-13..............................................................................................................................9-17
Component Removal and Replacement Operations.......................................................................................................9-18
Cutter Gear Reducer ......................................................................................................................................................9-18
Water Tank Removal.....................................................................................................................................................9-19
Cutter & Bearing Removal/Installation .........................................................................................................................9-19
Cutter Assembly, FIGURE 9-14....................................................................................................................................9-20
Cutter Parts (Cylinder Ice), FIGURE 9-15 ....................................................................................................................9-20
Cutter Drive Parts, FIGURE 9-16..................................................................................................................................9-21
Crushed Ice Production, FIGURE 9-17 .........................................................................................................................9-22
Defrost Pressure Switch - DPS (R404A Machines only)...............................................................................................9-23
Pressure Relief Valve ...................................................................................................................................................9-23
Technical Service Bulletin (Water quality) ...................................................................................................................9-24
10. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
Power Monitor, FIGURE 10-1 ..................................................................................................................................... 10-1
Power Monitor, Parameters, TABLE 10-1 ................................................................................................................... 10-2
PLC, Programmable Logic Controller .......................................................................................................................... 10-4
11. TABLES AND CHARTS
P18FXT Ratings (60 Hz.), TABLE 11-1 .......................................................................................................................11-1
P18FXT Ratings (50 Hz.), TABLE 11-2 .......................................................................................................................11-2
P18FXT Capacity Ratings, TABLE 11-3 ......................................................................................................................11-3
Condenser Water Usage, TABLE 11-4..........................................................................................................................11-4
Make-up Water Usage (gpm), TABLE 11-5..................................................................................................................11-4

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11. TABLES AND CHARTS (cont.)
Normal Operating Vitals, TABLE 11-6.........................................................................................................................11-4
Recommended Spare Parts List .....................................................................................................................................11-5
Temperature - Pressure Chart for Common Refrigerants, TABLE 11-7........................................................................11-6
Conversion Factors: English to Metric, TABLE 11-8 ...................................................................................................11-7
Constants, TABLE 11-9 ................................................................................................................................................11-7
12. INDEX

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1. Introduction
VOGT ICE
®
, LLC
A Brief History Of Our Company. Henry Vogt Machine Co. was founded as a small machine
shop in Louisville, Kentucky in 1880. In 1938, Vogt built the first Tube-Ice
®
machine and
revolutionized the ice-making industry. Our first “sized-ice” machine quickly replaced the old can-
ice plants, which required much hard labor and large amounts of floor space for freezing, cutting,
and crushing ice by hand.
Today, VOGT ICE

, LLC carries on the tradition as one of the world’s leading producers of ice-
making equipment.
Vogt Energy-Saving Tube-Ice Machines Are Cost Effective. Today, Vogt Tube-Ice
®
machines
enjoy a well-earned reputation as the most energy efficient, dependable ice-making equipment in the
world.
Using as little as one-half to one-third the energy required by competitors’ icemakers, Tube-Ice
®
machines produce the same amount of ice--in restaurants, sports arenas, packing plants, and
wholesale operations around the globe--at great savings.
In addition, Tube-Ice
®
machines are renowned for their long life, giving many customers more than
35 years of dependable service. Ask someone who owns one.
Preview All the skill in engineering and fabrication that we have learned in over a century of
experience is reflected in the 10TA model Tube-Ice
®
machines. Since Vogt introduced Tube-Ice
®
machines in 1938, the process of making Tube-Ice
®
ice has been widely recognized as the most
economical means of production. The machine’s economic and reliable operations have been
proven over and over again in a network of varied types of installations throughout the world.
Furnished with your machine is the “Certificate of Test”--the report of operating data that is a record
of the unit’s satisfactory operation on our factory test floor. It is evidence of our desire to deliver to
you “the finest ice-making unit ever made.”
This manual is designed to assist you in the installation, start-up, and maintenance of your unit.
Your Tube-Ice
®
machine will give you a lifetime of service when you install it, maintain it, and
service it properly.
Please read your manual carefully before attempting installation, operation, or servicing of this
professionally designed piece of equipment.
If you have additional questions, please call your distributor. Also, feel free to phone the factory
direct at [phone] or 1-800-853-8648.

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Important Safety Notice. This information is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate
backgrounds of electrical, refrigeration and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair major
equipment may result in personal injury and property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be
responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection
with its use.
Special Precautions To Be Observed When Charging Refrigeration Systems. Only technically
qualified persons, experienced and knowledgeable in the handling of refrigerant and operation of
refrigeration systems, should perform the operations described in this manual. All local, federal, and
EPA regulations must be strictly adhered to when handling refrigerants.
If a refrigeration system is being charged from refrigerant cylinders, disconnect each cylinder when
empty or when the system is fully charged. A gage should be installed in the charging line to
indicate refrigerant cylinder pressure. The cylinder may be considered empty of liquid R-22/R404A
refrigerant when the gauge pressure is 25 pounds or less, and there is no frost on the cylinder. Close
the refrigerant charging valve and cylinder valve before disconnecting the cylinder. Loosen the
union in the refrigerant charging line--carefully to avoid unnecessary and illegal release of
refrigerant into the atmosphere.
! CAUTION !
Immediately close system charging valve at commencement of defrost or thawing cycle if
refrigerant cylinder is connected. Never leave a refrigerant cylinder connected to system
except during charging operation. Failure to observe either of these precautions can result in
transferring refrigerant from the system to the refrigerant cylinder, over-filling it, and
possibly causing the cylinder to rupture because of pressure from expansion of the liquid
refrigerant.
! CAUTION !
Always store cylinders containing refrigerant in a cool place. They should never be exposed to
temperatures higher than 125°F and should be stored in a manner to prevent abnormal mechanical
shocks.
Also, transferring refrigerant from a refrigeration system into a cylinder can be very dangerous and
is not recommended.
! CAUTION !
It is not recommended that refrigerant be transferred from a refrigeration system directly into
a cylinder. If such a transfer is made, the refrigerant cylinder must be an approved, CLEAN
cylinder--free of any contaminants or foreign materials--and must be connected to an
approved recovery mechanism with a safety shutoff sensor to assure contents do not exceed net
weight specified by cylinder manufacturer or any applicable code requirements.
! CAUTION !

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Safety Symbols & What They Mean. Prior to installation or operation of the Tube-Ice
®
machine,
please read this manual. Are you familiar with the installation, start-up, and operation of a Tube-
Ice
®
machine? Before you operate, adjust or service this machine, you should read this manual,
understand the operation of this machine, and be aware of possible dangers.
These Safety Symbols will alert you
when special care is needed.
Please heed.
! DANGER !
Indicates an immediate hazard and that special precautions
are necessary to avoid severe personal injury or death.
! DANGER !
! WARNING !
Indicates a strong possibility of a hazard and that an
unsafe practice could result in severe personal injury.
! WARNING !
! CAUTION !
Means hazards or unsafe practices could result
in personal injury or product or property damage.
! CAUTION !

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FIGURE 1-1
Assembly (Air-Cooled)
Front View
THAWING GAS
STOP VALVE
(90)
CONTROL PANEL
(1)
FAN CONTROL
SWITCH
(41A)
COMPRESSOR
(3)
LIQUID OUTLET
STOP VALVE
(KING VALVE)
(58)
CIRCULATING
WATER PUMP
(6)
LOW PRESSURE
TEST CONNECTION
HIGH PRESSURE
TEST CONNECTION
HIGH-LOW
PRESSURE SWITCH
(4PS)
OIL PRESSURE
SWITCH
(94)
HIGH PRESSURE
GAGE
(2PG)
LOW PRESSURE
GAGE
(1PG)
HEAT
EXCHANGER
(13)
WATER TANK
(7)

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FIGURE 1-2
Assembly (Air-Cooled)
Right Side View
FILTER DRIER
(46)
LIQUID FEED
SOLENOID VALVE
("A2" VALVE)
(21)
FREEZER
PRESSURE
STOP VALVE
(69)
FREEZER
(2)
SUCTION
ACCUMULATOR
(88)
FLOAT SWITCH
(22)
LIQUID FEED
SOLENOID VALVE
("A1" VALVE)
(20)
HAND
EXPANSION
VALVE
(17)
FREEZER
REFRIGERANT
CHARGING VALVE
(28)
CHECK VALVE
(101)
SAFETY RELIEF
VALVE
(51)
CONDENSER
SERVICE
CONNECTION
(32)
LIQUID RETURN
STOP VALVE
(91)
OIL RETURN
STOP VALVE
(70)
1" FPT WATER
TANK DRAIN

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FIGURE 1-3
Assembly (Air-Cooled)
Left Side View
RECEIVER DRAIN
VALVE (44)
GEAR REDUCER
(5R)
CUTTER MOTOR
(5M)
1/2" MPT
MAKE-UP WATER
CONNECTION
COLD WEATHER
SOLENOID VALVE
("X" VALVE)
(53)
OIL
SEPARATOR
(14)
MAKE-UP
WATER FLOAT
VALVE
(12)
THAWING GAS
SOLENOID VALVE
("D" VALVE)
(18)
RECEIVER
SIGHT GLASS
(30)
SAFETY RELIEF
VALVE (50)
RECEIVER (15R)

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FIGURE 1-4
Assembly (Water Cooled)
Front View
WATER TANK
(7)
LIQUID OUTLET
STOP VALVE
(KING VALVE)
(58)
COMPRESSOR
(3)
CONDENSER
(15)
CONTROL PANEL
(1)
CIRCULATING
WATER PUMP
(6)
LOW PRESSURE
TEST CONNECTION
HIGH PRESSURE
TEST CONNECTION
OIL PRESSURE
SWITCH (94)
HIGH-LOW
PRESSURE SWITCH
(4PS)
HIGH PRESSURE
GAGE
(2PG)
LOW PRESSURE
GAGE
(1PG)
HEAT
EXCHANGER
(13)
THAWING GAS
STOP VALVE
(90)
H
L

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FIGURE 1-5
Assembly (Water Cooled)
Right Side View
LIQUID FEED
SOLENOID VALVE
("A2" VALVE)
(21)
FREEZER
(2)
HAND
EXPANSION
VALVE (17)
FREEZER
REFRIGERANT
CHARGING VALVE
(28)
LIQUID FEED
SOLENOID VALVE
("A1" VALVE)
(20)
FLOAT SWITCH
(22)
FREEZER
PRESSURE
STOP VALVE
(69)
SUCTION
ACCUMULATOR
(88)
FILTER DRIER
(46)
1" FPT WATER
TANK DRAIN
OIL RETURN
STOP VALVE
(70)
LIQUID RETURN
STOP VALVE
(91)
SAFETY RELIEF
VALVE
(51)

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FIGURE 1-6
Assembly (Water Cooled)
Left Side View
THAWING GAS
SOLENOID VALVE
("D" VALVE)
(18)
CONDENSER
WATER
REGULATING
VALVE
(41)
MAKE-UP
WATER FLOAT
VALVE
(12)
GEAR REDUCER
(5R)
RECEIVER DRAIN
VALVE
(44)
RECEIVER
SIGHT GLASS
(30)
CUTTER MOTOR
(5M)
1/2" MPT
MAKE-UP WATER
CONNECTION
OIL
SEPARATOR
(14)
SAFETY RELIEF
VALVE
(50)
RECEIVER
(15R)

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