Hoshizaki AM-50BAE User Manual

AM SERVICE TRAINING

Featuring the

AM-50BAE, AM -100BAE, AM-150BAF

AM-50BAE

AM-100BAE AM-150BAF

80047 www.hoshizakiamerica.com 5-20-04

25mm

All AM models have similar sequence of operation. This manual is designed as a

generic AM Training manual.

The Hoshizaki AM series ice machine uses a
horizontal evaporator design which forms a
unique cube shape.

20mm

The compact AM-50BAE unit is 14 7/8”w x
22 5/8”d x 33 1/2”h and is designed for
counter-top, under-counter, or freestanding
installations with up to 51 pounds of
production and 30 pounds of storage

The AM-100 and AM-150 are for under
counter or free standing applications .

The AM-100 dimensions are 24 15/16”w x
20 1/2”d x 39”h with 6” legs and can
produce up to 105 and pounds with 44
pounds of storage.

The AM150 measures 27 11/16”w x 27
15/16”d x 39”h with 6” legs and production
up to 150 pounds with 88 pounds of storage.

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DRAIN

CONNECTIONS

4A32

40-01 1/2” FPT

1/2” FPT

5/8” I.D. rubber hose

WATER INLET CONNECTIONS

3/8” Male flare

4A3207-01

(AM-50 through April

2004)

AM-50 from May 2004

3/4” MPT

(AM-100 & AM-150)

A standard 120-volt power cord provides the
electrical connection. The unit is designed to
operate on a separate 15-amp circuit.

Inlet Water Line Connection

• 1st production units had a 3/4" BSP

connection directly to the inlet water
valve. (DO not connect with 3/4" FIP)

• Fitting (4A3207-01) and gasket

413854-01 were used from May
through July production. (Through
August on the AM -100BAE and AM­150 BAF)

• Fitting (4A3240-01) and gasket

413854-01 were added in August 03
on the AM-50BAE and September 03
on the AM-100BAE and AM­150BAF.

If no fitting is included, order either fitting
/gasket above or use 3/4" hose type fitting to
make this connection.

A minimum 3/8” water line is required for
proper operation.

Drain line connection

The drain connection for the AM-50 was
5/8” I.D. hose until April of 2004 and was
located on the left rear of the unit. A
standard 3/4” male insert fitting can be used
to connect this drain. From May 2004 the
drain fitting is 1/2” FPT. A minimum 1/2”
I.D. vented drain is required when making
this connection.

The drain for the AM-100 and AM-150 is a
3/4” MPT.

Since the unit will likely be enclosed, it is
recommended to use flexible, supply and
drain connections. This will allow easy
removal if service is necessary.

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In the case of an AM-50 if a drain is not
located in an area that will allow for the
proper fall, there is an optional condensate
pump available that can be installed directly
into the unit. After removing the louvered
rear panel the pump location is defined by
the two metal tabs. This pump has a built in
safety that will shut the AM-50 down in the
event of a pump problem. This pump is
available as an accessory through your local
distributor. Simply follow the instructions
included with the pump for details on the
installation.

The AM-50 door can be field converted from
the standard right hinged door to a left
hinged door without the use of any additional
hinge kits. The AM-100 and AM-150 use a
spring loaded drop down door design
therefore can not be reversed.

This procedure for reversing the AM-50 door
is shown in the Instruction Manual provided
with the unit. View this manual at
www.hoshizaki.com.

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(AM

-

50)

The horizontal evaporator and water
distribution system are unique to the
Hoshizaki AM and IM series. The AM and
the IM series are similar in the fact that they
both make ice on a horizontal evaporator.
The AM evaporator design however is
different, as shown in the center picture. The
moving IM water plate and associated parts
are eliminated with this simple design.

The AM-50BAE produces 24 cubes and .60
pounds per cycle. The AM-100BAE and
AM-150BAF produce 60 cubes and 1.54
pounds per cycle.

The AM series sequence of operation is also
different. The sequence of operation for the
AM series will be explained in the following
pages.

(AM-100 & AM-150)

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THERMISTOR

The AM series uses a combination
thermistor and control board to control the
sequence of operation. When the toggle
switch is placed in the “ON” position and
the bin control calls for ice, the unit will
begin in the initial harvest cycle. Starting

Thermistor

the unit in harvest allows the compressor to
start in an unloaded condition, greatly
extending the life of the compressor. This
operation is common among all Hoshizaki
cube icemakers.

During the initial harvest, the compressor,
hot gas valve and water valve will be
energized. The initial harvest is a timed
harvest. After 50 seconds, the control board
will energize the X1 board relay to start the
pump motor and condenser fan motor,
switching the unit into the freeze cycle.

After the initial harvest, the X2 board relay
will remain energized during the freeze
cycle. This allows the water valve to feed
fresh water for an additional 50 seconds.
This extended fill, only takes place when the
unit has restarted from a power interruption
or when the bin control calls for ice. During
the normal harvest cycle the water valve
will de-energize at the beginning of freeze
or in the event of long harvest the valve will
have a maximum open time of 102 seconds.
This could occur in the event of operation in
low water and ambient temperatures. During
normal operating conditions the unit will
run approximately 2~4 minutes in the
harvest cycle.

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Note:

*A thermistor temperature of

minute

A thermistor temperature of

will start the 50

26.6°F (-3°C) will start 8
freeze completion timer.

*

44.6°F (7°C)
second defrost completion timer.

* 26.6°F (-3°C) = 6.8KΩ
thermistor resistance.

* 44.6°F (+7°C) = 4.5KΩ
thermistor resistance.

Throughout the freeze cycle, which
normally last 14~33 minutes, depending on
model and operating conditions, the unit
will continue to circulate the water from the
reservoir to the horizontal evaporator,
through the spray tubes. When the
temperature of the evaporator has reached
approximately 26.6°F (-3°C) and the
thermistor signals approximately 6. 8KΩ the
freeze completion timer will start and count
down 8 minutes.

The control board will then switch to normal
harvest, re-energize the X2 relay and de­energize the X1 relay. This opens the hot
gas valve and water valve and de-energizes
the condenser fan motor and water pump. A
normal harvest is temperature and time
terminated and uses the same thermistor
used to terminate the freeze cycle. After the
evaporator warms to approximately 44.6°F

(+7°C) the thermistor signals the control
board with a resistance of approximately

4.5KΩ. The control board then starts the
harvest completion timer, which is set at 50
seconds. When this timer completes 50
seconds, it ends the harvest cycle and begins
freeze.

The unit will continue to cycle between
freeze and harvest until the bin control
opens, signaling a full bin or until power is
interrupted

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seconds after ice contacts the bulb.

The AM series uses a thermostatic bin
control located on the right rear side of the
ice storage compartment. This control will
open when ice touches the sensing bulb and
the unit will shut down

This control includes a small heater to
eliminate the control opening due to low
ambient temperatures in the bin.

Access the control by removing the wiring
channel from the rear of the unit.

The thermostatic bin control is factory set
and should shut down the unit within 10

Adjustment may be necessary in higher
altitudes.

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the louvered panel must be removed.

(AM-50BAE)

AM-50BAE: The control switch is marked
“ICE- OFF-WASH” and is located on the
lower right front of the unit .

AM-100 & AM-150: The control switch is
located on the control box which is located
behind the front panel on the left hand side
of the unit .

If it is necessary to gain access to the control
box,
AM-50BAE: This can be done by removing
the two screws from the lower portion of the
front panel and pulling the panel down
slightly to dis-engage the mounting tabs.

AM-100 & AM-150: Remove the middle
screw at the bottom of the front panel and lift
off.

(AM-100 & AM-150)

(AM-50BAE)

The control box is held in place with 2 hex
head bolts. Once the bolts are removed,
AM-50BAE: The control box can be rotated
approximately 45° CCW allowing easier
access to the control box cover and control
board.

AM-100 & AM-150: The control box can be
pulled out to the front of the unit after the
two bolts have been removed.

(AM-100 & AM-150)

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CONTROL BOARD:

A solid state board controls the AM
operation. The control board is factory
adjusted to produce consistent ice in all
ambient conditions.

“NO SEASONAL

ADJUSTMENTS ARE

REQUIRED”

There are no adjustments needed, however

VR1 & VR2

are factory adjusted.

Red paint seals the
setting for VR1 &

VR2 at this point.

there are two variable resistors on the control
board. The first resistor VR1 is used to fine
tune the harvest termination temperature
adjustment when the control board is
manufactured. The adjustment is sealed with
red paint and should always remain in the
factory setting.

VR2 is set from the factory so that the ice
machine will perform at the optimum level.
This resistor adjusts the freeze cycle
termination setting so the proper cube size is
obtained. The VR2 setting is also sealed with
red paint and should not be changed.

If you find that the red seal is broken, the
board will need to be replaced since these
settings cannot be correctly adjusted in the
field. The replacement board will be factory
set and sealed for proper operation.

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