Service manual

Maintenance Section 4
4-10
Removal from Service/Winterization
GENERAL
Special precautions must be taken if the ice machine
is to be removed from service for an extended
period of time or exposed to ambient temperatures
of 32°F (0°C) or below.
CAUTION
If water is allowed to remain in the ice machine in
freezing temperatures, severe damage to some
components could result. Damage of this nature is
not covered by the warranty.
SELF-CONTAINED AIR-COOLED
ICE MACHINES
1. Disconnect the electric power at the circuit
breaker or the electric service switch.
2. Turn off the water supply.
3. Remove the water from the water trough.
4. Remove all ice from the bin.
5. Disconnect and drain the incoming ice-making
water line at the rear of the ice machine.
6. Blow compressed air in both the incoming water
and the drain openings until no more water
comes out of the inlet water lines or the drain.
7. Make sure water is not trapped in any of the
water lines, drain lines, distribution tubes, etc.