Welbilt Manitowoc RF User manual

Part Number 000007661 Rev02 02/20
RF/RFS & RN/RNS Models
Flake & Nugget Ice Machine
Technician’s Handbook
Engineered for Ease

Safety Notices
As you work on Welbilt equipment, be sure to pay
close attention to the safety notices in this handbook.
Disregarding the notices may lead to serious injury and/
or damage to the equipment.
Throughout this handbook, you will see the following
types of safety notices:
nWarning
Text in a Warning box alerts you to a potential
personal injury situation. Be sure to read the Warning
statement before proceeding, and work carefully.
,Caution
Text in a Caution box alerts you to a situation in which
you could damage the equipment. Be sure to read
the Caution statement before proceeding, and work
carefully.

Procedural Notices
As you work on Welbilt equipment, be sure to read the
procedural notices in this handbook. These notices
supply helpful information which may assist you as you
work.
Throughout this handbook, you will see the following
types of procedural notices:
Important
Text in an Important box provides you with
information that may help you perform a procedure
more efficiently. Disregarding this information will
not cause damage or injury, but it may slow you
down as you work.
NOTE: Text set off as a Note provides you with simple, but
useful, extra information about the procedure you are
performing.

Read These Before Proceeding:
,Caution
Proper installation, care and maintenance are
essential for maximum performance and trouble-
free operation of your Manitowoc equipment. If you
encounter problems not covered by this manual, do
not proceed, contact Welbilt. We will be happy to
provide assistance.
,Caution
Proper installation, care and maintenance are
essential for maximum performance and trouble-
free operation of your equipment. Visit our website
www.welbilt.com for manual updates, translations,
or contact information for service agents in your area.
Important
Routine adjustments and maintenance procedures
outlined in this handbook are not covered by the
warranty.
nWarning
Read this manual thoroughly before operating,
installing or performing maintenance on the
equipment. Failure to follow instructions in this
manual can cause property damage, injury or death.

nWarning
Do not use electrical appliances or accessories other
than those supplied by Welbilt for your ice machine
model.
nWarning
Two or more people or a lifting device are required to
lift this appliance.
nWarning
This equipment contains high voltage electricity and
refrigerant charge. Installation and repairs are to be
performed by properly trained technicians aware of
the dangers of dealing with high voltage electricity
and refrigerant under pressure. The technician must
also be certified in proper refrigerant handling
and servicing procedures. All lockout and tag out
procedures must be followed when working on this
equipment.
nWarning
Do not damage the refrigeration circuit when installing,
maintaining or servicing the unit.

nWarning
Do not operate equipment that has been misused,
abused, neglected, damaged, or altered/modified
from that of original manufactured specifications.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Do not allow children to
play with this appliance.
nWarning
All covers and access panels must be in place and
properly secured, before operating this equipment.
nWarning
Do not obstruct machine vents or openings.
nWarning
Do not store gasoline or other flammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
nWarning
Do not clean with water jet.

nWarning
It is the responsibility of the equipment owner to
perform a Personal Protective Equipment Hazard
Assessment to ensure adequate protection during
maintenance procedures.
nWarning
Two or more people are required to move this
equipment to prevent tipping.

nWarning
When using electric appliances, basic precautions
must always be followed, including the following:
a. Read all the instructions before using the
appliance.
b. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision
is necessary when an appliance is used near
children.
c. Do not contact moving parts.
d. Only use attachments recommended or sold
by the manufacturer.
e. Do not use outdoors.
f. For a cord-connected appliance, the following
must be included:
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing or cleaning.
• Do not operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or is dropped
or damaged in any manner. Contact
the nearest authorized service facility
for examination, repair, or electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
g. Follow applicable lock out tag out procedures
before working on equipment.
h. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only.
We reserve the right to make product improvements at
any time. Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.

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Table of Contents
Part Number 000007661 Rev02 02/20 11
General Information
Model Numbers ................................ 17
Self Contained................................ 17
Air & Water-Cooled Models ................... 17
Nugget Models............................... 18
QuietQube Models with Remote Condensing
Units ......................................... 18
Rack Units.................................... 19
Model/Serial Number........................... 19
Manitowoc Cleaner and Sanitizer .............. 19
Ice Machine Warranty Information ............. 19
Ice Machine Heat of Rejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installation
Installation Requirements...................... 23
Potable Water Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Drain Connections.............................. 24
Ice Machine Clearance Requirements .......... 25
Cooling Tower Applications .................... 26
Electrical Service ............................... 27
Voltage ...................................... 27
Fuse/Circuit Breaker .......................... 27
Ground Fault Interrupter Circuit (GFIC) ........ 27
Maximum Breaker/Minimum Circuit Amperage
Chart......................................... 28
Maintenance
Cleaning and Sanitizing ........................ 29
Exterior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
RF/RFS/RNS Models Cleaning/Sanitizing
Procedures ................................... 29
Parts removal for Cleaning/Sanitizing ......... 34
Ice Chute Removal - RFS & RNS Models ........ 35
Ice Chute Removal - RF Models................ 36
Ice Chute Switch Actuator Removal ........... 37
Cleaning sanitizing Procedure RN0400 ........ 38
Cleaning the Air filter and Condenser ......... 41
Removal from Service/Winterization ........... 42

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Sequence of Operation
Ice Making Sequence of Operation ............. 43
RF0244/RNS0244/RF0266/RF0385/RFS0385/
RNS0385/RF0388/RF0399..................... 43
RF0300....................................... 44
RFS0300/RNS0308............................ 45
RF0644/RF0650/RF1200/RFS1200/RF2300/
RFS2300...................................... 46
RF1200C/RF2300C............................ 47
RF1200C/RF2300C............................ 48
RN0400 ...................................... 49
RN1000/RN1400.............................. 56
RN1000C/RN1200C ........................... 59
Thermostat Settings............................ 63
Troubleshooting
RF0244/ RNS0244/RF0266/RF0385/RFS0385/
RF0388/RF0399/RNS0385 Troubleshooting .... 65
Self-Contained Air-Cooled .................... 65
RF0300 Troubleshooting ....................... 71
Self-Contained Air-Cooled .................... 71
RFS0300/RNS0300 Troubleshooting ........... 77
Self-Contained Air-Cooled .................... 77
RF0644/RF0650/RNS0600/RNS1000/RF1200
RFS1200 Troubleshooting ...................... 83
Self-Contained Air-Cooled .................... 83
Rotation Sensor Operation.................... 83
RNS1000/RF1200C/RFS1200C Troubleshooting 89
QuietQube Remote Air-cooled Models with
Remote Condensing Unit ..................... 89
RF1200R/RFS1200R Troubleshooting .......... 96
Head Section For Rack Refrigeration Systems .. 96
Rotation Sensor Operation.................... 96
RF2300/RFS2300 Troubleshooting ............103
Self-Contained Air-Cooled ...................103
Rotation Sensor Operation...................103
RF2300C/RFS2300C Troubleshooting .........110
QuietQube Remote Air-cooled Models with
Remote Condensing Unit ....................110

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RF2300R/RFS2300R Troubleshooting .........118
Head Section For Rack Refrigeration systems . 118
Rotation Sensor Operation...................118
RN0400 Troubleshooting......................126
Over-Torque Failure..........................126
Water Loss Failure ...........................129
RN1000/RN1400 Troubleshooting.............135
Indicator Light Operation ....................135
Control Board Errors .........................139
RN1000C/RN1200C Troubleshooting ..........149
Indicator Light Operation ....................149
Control Board Errors .........................153
Refrigeration Troubleshooting ................165
Capillary Tube Models .......................165
Thermostatic Expansion Valve Models........166
Component Specifications
Bin Thermostat ..............................167
Low Temperature Thermostat
Evaporator safety thermostat)................167
High Pressure Cutout (HPCO) Control.........168
Rotation Sensor .............................169
Low Pressure Cutout (LPCO) Control..........170
Fan Cycle Control ............................171
Total System Refrigerant Charge .............172
Filter-Driers..................................174
Suction Cleanup Filter-Drier..................174
Charts
Total System Refrigerant Charge ..............175
Ice Production & Refrigerant Pressure.........175
RF Flake Models ...............................176
RF0244A ....................................176
RF0266A ....................................177
RF0300A ....................................178
RF0385A ....................................179
RF0388A ....................................180
RF0399A ....................................181
RF0644A ....................................182
RF0650A ....................................183
RF0650W....................................184
RF1200A ....................................185

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RF1200W....................................186
RF1278C With RCU1075......................187
RF2300A ....................................188
RF2300W....................................189
RF2378C with RCU2375......................190
RFS Flake Models ..............................191
RFS0244A ...................................191
RFS0300A ...................................192
RFS0650A ...................................193
RFS0650W...................................194
RFS1200A ...................................195
RFS1200W...................................196
RFS1278C With RCU1075 ....................197
RFS2300A ...................................198
RFS2300W...................................199
RFS2378C with RCU2375.....................200
RN Nugget Models ............................201
RN0408A ....................................201
RN1008A ....................................202
RN1009W ...................................203
RN1408A ....................................204
RN1409W ...................................205
RN1078C With RCU1075 .....................206
RN1278C With RCU1275 .....................207
RNS Nugget Models ...........................208
RNS0244A...................................208
RNS0308A...................................209
RNS0385A...................................210
RNS0608A...................................211
RNS0609W ..................................212
RNS1000A...................................213
RNS1009W ..................................214
RNS1078C With RCU1098 ....................215
Rack Models ...................................216
RF1279R ....................................216
RFS1279R ...................................217
RF2379R ....................................218
RFS2379R ...................................219

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Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams...............................221
Flake Models ..................................222
RF0244/RF0266/RF0385/RF0388/RF0399 Air-
Cooled ......................................222
RF0300 Air-Cooled...........................224
RFS0300 Air-Cooled .........................226
RF0650/RF1200 Air-Cooled ..................228
RFS1200A Air-Cooled ........................230
RF1200 Water-Cooled........................232
RFS1200W Water-Cooled ....................234
RF1200C/RFS1200C QuietQube Head Section 236
RF2300/RFS2300 Air-Cooled & Water-cooled..238
RF2378C/RFS2378C QuietQube Head Section 240
Condensing Units .............................242
RCU Condensing Unit 1ph ...................242
RCU Condensing Unit 3ph ...................244
Rack Models ...................................246
RF1279R/RFS1279R Head Section ............246
RF2379R/RFS2379R Head Section ............248
Nugget Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
RNS0244/RNS0385 Air-Cooled ...............250
RNS0308 Air-Cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
RN0400 115v/60hz/1ph......................254
RN0400 230v/60hz/1ph......................255
RNS0600A Air-Cooled........................256
RNS0600W Water-Cooled ....................258
RNS1000 Air-Cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
RNS1009 Water-cooled ......................262
RNS1078C...................................264
RN1000/RN1400 Air & Water Cooled..........266
RN1000C/RN1200C QuietQube Head Section. 267

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Refrigeration Tubing Schematics ..............268
Flake Models ..................................268
RF0244/RFS0244/RF0266/RF0300/RF0385/
RF0388/RF0399/RF0644/RF0650 .............268
RF1200/RFS1200 Air-cooled..................269
RF1200/RFS1200 Water-cooled...............270
RF2300/RFS2300 Air-cooled..................272
RF2300/RFS2300 Water-cooled...............274
RF1200C/RFS1200C QuietQube Head Section &
RCU1075 Condensing Unit...................276
RF2300C/RFS2300 QuietQube Head Section &
RCU2375 Condensing Unit...................278
Nugget Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
RN0244/RNS0244/RN0385/RNS0385 .........280
RNS0308 ....................................281
RN0400/RN1000/RN1400 Air & Water-cooled . 282
RN1000C/RN1200C QuietQube Head Section &
RCU1075/RCU1275 Condensing Unit.........284

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Model Numbers
SELF CONTAINED
AIR & WATERCOOLED MODELS
Flake Models
Self Storage
Air-Cooled
Self Storage
Water-
Cooled
Modular Air-
Cooled
Modular
Water-
Cooled
RF0244A – – –
RF0266A – – –
RF0385A – – –
RF0388A – – –
RF0399A – – –
– – RF0300A –
– – RFS0300A –
RF0644A – – –
– – RF0650A RF0650W
– – RFS0650A RFS0650W
– – RF1200A RF1200W
– – RFS1200A RFS1200W
– – RF2300A RF2300W
General Information

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NUGGET MODELS
Self Storage
Air-Cooled
Self Storage
Water-
Cooled
Modular Air-
Cooled
Modular
Water-
Cooled
RNS0244A – – –
-- – RNS0308A –
RNS0385A – – –
RN0408A – – –
– – RNS1008A –
– – RN1008A RN1009W
– – RN1408A RN1409W
QUIETQUBE MODELS WITH REMOTE CONDENSING
UNITS
Flake Models
QuietQube Head RCU Remote Condensing
Unit
RF1278C RCU1075
RFS1278C RCU1075
RF2378C RCU2375
RFS2378C RCU2375
Nugget Models
QuietQube Head RCU Remote Condensing
Unit
RN1078C RCU1075
RN1278C RCU1275

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RACK UNITS
Flake Models
Head Section Rack Remote Condensing
Unit
RF1279R Supplied by Others
RFS1279R Supplied by Others
RF2379R Supplied by Others
RFS2379R Supplied by Others
NOTE: Rack units share a common refrigeration circuit
with other equipment, such as display cases and glass
door freezer displays. Rack units have been modified to
function with rack systems and will not function correctly
with RCU condensing units.
Model/Serial Number
These numbers are required when requesting
information from your local Manitowoc Distributor, or
Manitowoc Ice. The model and serial number are listed
on the MODEL/SERIAL NUMBER DECAL affixed to the ice
machine.
Manitowoc Cleaner and Sanitizer
Manitowoc Ice Machine Cleaner and Sanitizer are
available in 16 oz. (473 ml) bottles. These are the only
cleaner and sanitizer approved for use with Manitowoc
products.
Cleaner Part Number Sanitizer Part Number
16 oz. 000000084 16 oz. 9405653
1 gal N/A 1 gal. 9405813
Ice Machine Warranty Information
Warranty information for all ice machine models is
available on our website at www.manitowocice.com.

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Ice Machine Heat of Rejection
Series Ice
Machine
Heat of Rejection
Air Conditioning* Peak
RF Flake Models
RF0244A 2400 5000
RF0266A 2400 5000
RF0300A 2400 2400
RF0385A 3500 5200
RF0388A 3500 5200
RF0399A 3500 5200
RF0644A 7700 10250
RF0650A 5200 7700
RF0650W 5200 7700
RF1200A 7500 14000
RF1200W 7500 14000
RF1200C 7500 1400
RF2300A 15700 29500
RF2300W 15700 29500
RF2300C 15700 29500
RFS Flake Models
RFS0300A 2400 5000
RFS0650A 5200 7700
RFS0650W 5200 7700
RFS1200A 7500 14000
RFS1200W 7500 14000
RFS1200C 7500 14000
RFS2300C 15700 19500