Service Manual

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Low Ice Production - Possible Cause
Long Freeze Cycle
1. Evaporator a) Scaled up, dirty.
2. Float Switch
See "II.E. Float Switch Check
and Cleaning"
a) Scaled up, dirty.
b) Float sticking.
c) Defective switch.
3. Inlet Water Valve a) Leaking by.
4. Hot Gas Valve a) Erratic or open.
5. Condenser a) Clogged.
6. Control Board
See "II.C. Control Board Check"
a) Float switch connection loose (K5).
b) Defective.
7. Refrigerant Charge a) Low.
8. Thermostatic Expansion Valve a) Bulb loose.
b) Defective.
9. Compressor a) Inefficient or off.
10. Pump Motor a) RPM too slow.
11. Liquid Line Valve a) Erratic or restricted.
3. Freeze-Up
Defrost and clean the icemaker prior to diagnosing freeze-up. Fill out a freeze-up checklist.
See "II.I. Freeze Up Check List," the Hoshizaki America Technician's Pocket Guide, or
contact your local distributor for a copy of the freeze-up checklist.
Freeze-Up - Possible Cause
Harvest Cycle
1. Evaporator a) Scaled up.
b) Damaged.
2. Cube Guides or Splash Guards a) Out of position.
b) Damaged.
3. Spray Tubes and/or Spray
Guides
a) Dirty.
b) Out of position.
4. Water Supply a) Low water pressure.
b) External water lters clogged.
c) Insufficient water line size.
Minimum 3/8" Nominal ID (10 mm Nominal OD in the EU) copper
water tubing or equivalent.
5. Inlet Water Valve a) Screen or orice clogged.
b) Defective.
6. Float Switch
See "II.E. Float Switch Check
and Cleaning"
a) Dirty, sticking.
b) Defective.
7. Refrigerant Charge a) Low.