Hoshizaki America F-500BAF Installation Manual

Reliability is a beautiful thing

SELF-CONTAINED FLAKER

F-500BAF(-C)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ISSUED: REVISED:

April 13, 1998

December 30, 2004

IMPORTANT

Only qualified service technicians should attempt to install, service or maintain this icemaker. No installation, service or maintenance should be undertaken until the technician has thoroughly read this Instruction Manual. Likewise, the owner/manager should not proceed to operate the icemaker until the installer has instructed them on its proper operation.

HOSHIZAKI provides this manual primarily to assist qualified service technicians in the installation, maintenance and service of the icemaker.

Should the reader have any questions or concerns which have not been satisfactorily addressed, please call or write to the HOSHIZAKI Technical Support Department for assistance.

HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC. 618 Highway 74 South Peachtree City, GA 30269

Attn: HOSHIZAKI Technical Support Department

Phone: 1-800-233-1940 Technical Service

(770) 487-2331

Fax: (770) 487-3360

Web Site: www.hoshizakiamerica.com

Note: To expedite assistance, all correspondence/communication MUST include the

following information:

• Model Number

• Serial Number

• Complete and detailed explanation of the problem

• Please review this manual. It should be read carefully before the icemaker is installed and operated. Only qualified service technicians should install, service and maintain the icemaker. This manual should be made available to the technician prior to installation, maintenance or service.

• Keep this manual with the icemaker for later reference.

CONTENTS

I. Specifications .................................................................................................................... 4

1. Nameplate Rating ........................................................................................................ 4

2. Dimensions/Connections ............................................................................................. 5

II. Installation and Operating Instructions .............................................................................. 6

1. Checks Before Installation ............................................................................................ 6

2. How to Remove Panels ................................................................................................ 6

3. Location ........................................................................................................................ 7

4. Setup ............................................................................................................................ 7

5. Electrical Connection ................................................................................................... 8

6. Water Supply and Drain Connections........................................................................... 9

7. Final Check List.......................................................................................................... 10

8. Startup ........................................................................................................................ 11

9. Preparing the Icemaker for Long Storage ................................................................... 12

III. Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................................................ 13

1. Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions .......................................................................... 13

[a] Cleaning Solution ................................................................................................ 13

[b] Cleaning Procedure ............................................................................................ 13

[c] Sanitizing Solution............................................................................................... 14

[d] Sanitizing Procedure - Initial................................................................................ 15

[e] Sanitizing Procedure - Final ................................................................................ 15

2. Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 17

I. Specifications

1. Nameplate Rating

[a] F-500BAF, F-500BAF-C (Air-cooled)

HOSHIZAKI ICE MAKER

MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER AC SUPPLY VOLTAGE

115-120/60/1 (3 WIRE WITH NEUTRAL FOR 115V)

COMPRESSOR GEAR MOTOR FAN MOTOR OTHER MAXIMUM FUSE USE MAX. HACR BREAKER (USA ONLY) MAX. CIRC. BREAKER (CANADA ONLY) MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPACITY DESIGN PRESSURE REFRIGERANT 404A MOTOR-COMPRESSOR THERMALLY PROTECTED NOT INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE

120V

7.9RLA 51LRA

120V 1.8FLA 80W 120V 0.81FLA 30W 120V 0.08A

HI-460PSI LO-290PSI

F-500BAF

20 AMPS 20 AMPS 20 AMPS 20 AMPS

1 lb.

HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC.

Peachtree City, GA

See the nameplate for electrical and refrigeration specifications. This nameplate is located on the upper right hand side of the rear panel.

We reserve the right to make changes in specifications and design without prior notice.

NOTE: Only the “MODEL NUMBER” is replaced for F-500BAF-C.

2. Dimensions/Connections

F-500BAF, F-500BAF-C

Unit = inches [mm.]

II. Installation and Operating Instructions

1. Checks Before Installation

WARNING

Remove shipping carton, tape(s) and packing. If packing material is left in the icemaker, it will not work properly.

IMPORTANT

Ensure all components, fasteners and thumbscrews are securely in place.

1) Remove the front panel to prevent damage when installing the icemaker. See Fig. 1.

2) Remove the package containing the accessories from inside the icemaker.

3) Remove the protective plastic film from the panels. If the icemaker is exposed to the sun or to heat, remove the film after the icemaker cools.

4) Check that the refrigerant lines do not rub or touch lines or other surfaces, and that the fan blade turns freely.

5) Check that the compressor is snug on all mounting pads.

6) See the nameplate on the rear panel, and check that your voltage supplied corresponds with the voltage specified on the nameplate.

2. How to Remove Panels

- See Fig. 1

a) Front Panel . . . . . Remove the screws.

(left) Lift up and pull toward you.

b) Top Panel . . . . . . Remove the screws,

then lift off.

Fig. 1

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