Service manual

Section 6 Electrical System
Part No. 80-1206-3 6-19
Ice Thickness Probe (Harvest Initiation)
HOW THE PROBE WORKS
Manitowoc’s electronic sensing circuit does not rely on
refrigerant pressure, evaporator temperature, water
levels or timers to produce consistent ice formation.
As ice forms on the evaporator, water (not ice) contacts
the ice thickness probe. After the water completes this
circuit across the probe continuously for 6-10 seconds, a
harvest cycle is initiated.
ICE THICKNESS CHECK
The ice thickness probe is factory-set to maintain the ice
bridge thickness at 1/8" (3.2 mm).
NOTE: Make sure the water curtain is in place when
performing this check. It prevents water from splashing
out of the water trough.
1. Inspect the bridge connecting the cubes. It should
be about 1/8" (3.2 mm) thick.
2. If adjustment is necessary, turn the ice thickness
probe adjustment screw clockwise to increase
bridge thickness, or counterclockwise to decrease
bridge thickness.
NOTE: Turning the adjustment 1/3 of a turn will change
the ice thickness about 1/16" (1.5 mm). The starting
point before final adjustment is approximately a 3/16”
gap. Place a 1/4” drill bit across the evaporator, then
adjust the ice thickness probe until the metal T touches
the drill bit. Test run and adjust until a 1/8” connecting
bridge is obtained
Ice Thickness Check
Make sure the ice thickness probe wire and the bracket
do not restrict movement of the probe.
Ice Thickness Probe Cleaning
1. Mix a solution of Manitowoc ice machine cleaner
and water (2 ounces of cleaner to 16 ounces of
water) in a container.
2. Soak ice thickness probe in container of cleaner/
water solution while disassembling and cleaning
water circuit components (soak ice thickness probe
for 10 minutes or longer).
3. Clean all ice thickness probe surfaces including all
plastic parts (do not use abrasives). Verify the ice
thickness probe cavity is clean. Thoroughly rinse ice
thickness probe (including cavity) with clean water,
then dry completely. Incomplete rinsing and
drying of the ice thickness probe can cause
premature harvest.
4. Reinstall ice thickness probe, then sanitize all ice
machine and bin/dispenser interior surfaces.
SV3114
ADJUSTING SCREW
1/8” ICE BRIDGE
THICKNESS