Hoshizaki America, Inc.
Hoshizaki
Low-Profile Modular Crescent Cuber
Models
KML-631MAH
“A Superior Degree
of Reliability”
www.hoshizaki.com
KML-631MWH
KML-631MRH
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
™
Issued: 3-16-2007
Revised: 1-13-2010
IMPORTANT
Only qualied service technicians should install, service, and maintain the
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. Failure to install, operate, and
maintain the equipment in accordance with this manual may adversely affect
safety, performance, component life, and warranty coverage.
Hoshizaki provides this manual primarily to assist qualied 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, write, or send an e-mail message to the Hoshizaki Technical
Support Department for assistance.
HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC.
618 Highway 74 South
Peachtree City, GA 3069
Attn: Hoshizaki Technical Support Department
Phone: 1-800-33-1940 Technical Support
(770) 487-331
Fax: 1-800-843-1056
(770) 487-3360
E-mail: techsupport@hoshizaki.com
Web Site: www.hoshizaki.com
NOTE: To expedite assistance, all correspondence/communication MUST include the
following information:
• Model Number
• Serial Number
• Complete and detailed explanation of the problem.
IMPORTANT
This manual should be read carefully before the icemaker is installed and
operated. Only qualied service technicians should install, service, and
maintain the icemaker. Read the warnings contained in this booklet carefully as
they give important information regarding safety. Please retain this booklet for
any further reference that may be necessary.
CONTENTS
Important Safety Information ................................................................................................. 4
I. Specications ..................................................................................................................... 5
A. Nameplate Rating ......................................................................................................... 5
1. KML-631MAH (air-cooled) ....................................................................................... 5
. KML-631MWH (water-cooled) ................................................................................. 6
3. KML-631MRH (remote air-cooled) .......................................................................... 7
B. Dimensions/Connections .............................................................................................. 8
1. KML-631MAH (air-cooled) ....................................................................................... 8
. KML-631MWH (water-cooled) ................................................................................. 9
3. KML-631MRH (remote air-cooled) ........................................................................ 10
II. Installation and Operating Instructions ............................................................................ 11
A. Checks Before Installation .......................................................................................... 11
B. How to Remove Panels .............................................................................................. 11
C. Location ...................................................................................................................... 1
D. Setup .......................................................................................................................... 1
E. Electrical Connection .................................................................................................. 13
F. Installation of Remote Condenser Unit ....................................................................... 14
1. Checks Before Installation ..................................................................................... 14
. Location ................................................................................................................. 14
3. Setup ..................................................................................................................... 15
4. Line Set ................................................................................................................. 15
a) Factory Line Set Installation ............................................................................... 15
b) Field Fabricated Line Set Installation ................................................................. 16
5. Refrigerant Charge (Line Set Exceeding 66 Feet) ................................................ 18
6. Electrical Connection ............................................................................................. 18
7. Stacking Remote Condenser Units ....................................................................... 19
G. Water Supply and Drain Connections ........................................................................ 0
1. Icemaker ................................................................................................................ 1
. Water-Cooled Condenser ......................................................................................
a) Connection to an Open Drain System ................................................................
b) Connection to a Closed Loop System ................................................................ 3
H. Final Checklist ............................................................................................................ 4
I. Startup .......................................................................................................................... 5
III. Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................................................. 6
A. Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions .......................................................................... 6
1. Cleaning Procedure ............................................................................................... 6
. Sanitizing Procedure - Following Cleaning Procedure ..........................................
B. Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 9
C. Preparing the Icemaker for Long Storage .................................................................. 30
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Important Safety Information
Throughout this manual, notices appear to bring your attention to situations which could
result in death, serious injury, or damage to the unit.
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a situation which could result in damage to the unit.
IMPORTANT Indicates important information about the use and care of the
unit.
WARNING
This icemaker should be destined only to the use for which it has been
expressly conceived. Any other use should be considered improper and
therefore dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for
eventual damage caused by improper, incorrect, and unreasonable use.
To reduce the risk of death, electric shock, serious injury, or re, follow
basic precautions including the following:
• Electrical connection must be hard-wired and must meet national, state, and
local electrical code requirements. Failure to meet these code requirements
could result in death, electric shock, serious injury, re, or severe damage to
equipment.
• This unit requires an independent power supply. See the nameplate for
proper voltage and breaker/fuse size. Failure to use a proper breaker or fuse
can result in a tripped breaker, blown fuse, or damage to existing wiring. This
could lead to heat generation or re.
• THIS UNIT MUST BE GROUNDED. Failure to properly ground this unit could
result in death or serious injury.
• This unit should be disassembled or repaired only by qualied service
personnel to reduce the risk of electric shock, injury, or re.
• Do not make any alterations to the unit. Alterations could result in electric
shock, injury, re, or damage to the unit.
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MOTOR-COMPRESSOR THERMALLY PROTECTED,
NOT INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE!
Hoshizaki America, Inc.
Peachtree City, GA
www.hoshizaki.com
ICE MAKER WITHOUT
STORAGE MEANS
946Z
COMPONENT
I. Specications
A. Nameplate Rating
1. KML-631MAH (air-cooled)
MODEL NUMBER KML-631MAH
SERIAL NUMBER
AC SUPPLY VOLTAGE 208-230/60/1 (3 WIRE
COMPRESSOR 208-230V 6.4RLA 54LRA
PUMP 120V 0.5FLA 23W
FAN 120V 0.85FLA 50W
OTHER 115-120V 0.15A
MAXIMUM FUSE SIZE 20 AMPS
MAX. HACR BREAKER(USA ONLY) 20 AMPS
MAX. CIRC. BREAKER (CANADA ONLY) 20 AMPS
MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPACITY 20 AMPS
DESIGN PRESSURE HI-467PSI LO-230PSI
REFRIGERANT 404A 2 LB. 10.3 OZ.
WITH NEUTRAL FOR 115V)
See the nameplate for electrical and refrigeration specications. This nameplate is located
on the rear panel.
Since this nameplate is located on the rear panel of the icemaker, it cannot be read when
the back of the icemaker is against a wall or against another piece of kitchen equipment.
Therefore, the necessary electrical and refrigeration information is also on the rating label,
which can be easily seen by removing only the front panel of the icemaker.
We reserve the right to make changes in specications and design without prior notice.
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MOTOR-COMPRESSOR THERMALLY PROTECTED,
NOT INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE!
Hoshizaki America, Inc.
Peachtree City, GA
www.hoshizaki.com
ICE MAKER WITHOUT
STORAGE MEANS
946Z
COMPONENT
2. KML-631MWH (water-cooled)
MODEL NUMBER KML-631MWH
SERIAL NUMBER
AC SUPPLY VOLTAGE 208-230/60/1 (3 WIRE
COMPRESSOR 208-230V 6.1RLA 54LRA
PUMP 120V 0.5FLA 23W
FAN --- --- --OTHER 115-120V 0.15A
MAXIMUM FUSE SIZE 20 AMPS
MAX. HACR BREAKER(USA ONLY) 20 AMPS
MAX. CIRC. BREAKER (CANADA ONLY) 20 AMPS
MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPACITY 20 AMPS
DESIGN PRESSURE HI-427PSI LO-230PSI
REFRIGERANT 404A 1 LB. 9.6 OZ.
WITH NEUTRAL FOR 115V)
See the nameplate for electrical and refrigeration specications. This nameplate is located
on the rear panel.
Since this nameplate is located on the rear panel of the icemaker, it cannot be read when
the back of the icemaker is against a wall or against another piece of kitchen equipment.
Therefore, the necessary electrical and refrigeration information is also on the rating label,
which can be easily seen by removing only the front panel of the icemaker.
We reserve the right to make changes in specications and design without prior notice.
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3. KML-631MRH (remote air-cooled)
MOTOR-COMPRESSOR THERMALLY PROTECTED,
NOT INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE!
Hoshizaki America, Inc.
Peachtree City, GA
www.hoshizaki.com
ICE MAKER WITHOUT
STORAGE MEANS
946Z
COMPONENT
MODEL NUMBER KML-631MRH
SERIAL NUMBER
AC SUPPLY VOLTAGE 208-230/60/1 (3 WIRE
COMPRESSOR 208-230V 6.4RLA 54LRA
PUMP 120V 0.5FLA 23W
FAN REMOTE 120V 3A MAX
OTHER 115-120V 0.3A
MAXIMUM FUSE SIZE 20 AMPS
MAX. HACR BREAKER(USA ONLY) 20 AMPS
MAX. CIRC. BREAKER (CANADA ONLY) 20 AMPS
MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPACITY 20 AMPS
DESIGN PRESSURE HI-467PSI LO-230PSI
REFRIGERANT 404A
WITH NEUTRAL FOR 115V)
See the nameplate for electrical and refrigeration specications. This nameplate is located
on the upper right hand side of rear panel.
Since this nameplate is located on the rear panel of the icemaker, it cannot be read when
the back of the icemaker is against a wall or against another piece of kitchen equipment.
Therefore, the necessary electrical and refrigeration information is also on the rating label,
which can be easily seen by removing only the front panel of the icemaker.
We reserve the right to make changes in specications and design without prior notice.
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