This technical manual covers the Prodigy line, excluding the Eclipse remote low side models. All are shipped
with an Installation and User's manual, which can be referred to separately. General installation information is
included in this manual.
Contents
Model Number Description ................ Page 3
Water ................................. Page 4
General Installation - Air or Water Cooled ..... Page 5
General Installation - Air or Water Cooled ..... Page 6
Adjustments ............................ Page 7
Water purge setting ...................... Page 8
General Installation - Remote .............. Page 9
General Installation - Remote .............. Page 10
General Installation - Remote .............. Page 11
General Installation - Remote .............. Page 12
• 30= nominal width of cabinet. Other sizes are 22 and 48.
• S= Cube size. S=small or half dice cube. M=medium or full dice cube
• A=Condenser type. A=air cooled. W=water cooled. R = Remote
• -1=Electrical code. -1=115 volts. -32=208-230 single phase. -3=208-230 three phase. -6=230 50 Hz
• D=Series revision code. D=Prodigy Plus
Note: In some areas of this manual model numbers may include only the rst ve characters of the
model number, meaning that the cube size, condenser type and voltage differences are not critical to
the information listed there.
Scotsman reserves the right to make design changes and/or improvements at any time. Specications and
design are subject to change without notice.
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Water
The quality of the water supplied to the ice machine will have an impact on the time between cleanings and
ultimately on the life of the product. There are two ways water can contain impurities: in suspension or in
solution. Suspended solids can be ltered out. In solution or dissolved solids cannot be ltered, they must be
diluted or treated. Water lters are recommended to remove suspended solids. Some lters have treatment in
them for suspended solids. Check with a water treatment service for a recommendation.
RO water. This machine can be supplied with Reverse Osmosis water, but the water conductivity must be no
less than 10 microSiemens/cm.
Potential for Airborne Contamination
Installing an ice machine near a source of yeast or similar material can result in the need for more frequent
sanitation cleanings due to the tendency of these materials to contaminate the machine. Most water lters
remove chlorine from the water supply to the machine which contributes to this situation. Testing has shown
that using a lter that does not remove chlorine, such as the Scotsman Aqua Patrol, will greatly improve this
situation, while the ice making process itself will remove the chlorine from the ice, resulting in no taste or odor
impact.
Additionally, devices intended to enhance ice machine sanitation, such as the Scotsman Aqua Bullet, can be
placed in the machine to keep it cleaner between manual cleanings.
Water Purge
Cube ice machines use more water than what ends up in the bin as ice. While most water is used during ice
making, a portion is designed to be drained out every cycle to reduce the amount of hard water scale in the
machine. That’s known as water purge, and an effective purge can increase the time between needed water
system cleaning.
In addition, this product has the capability to automatically vary the amount of water purged based on the purity
of the water supplied to it. The water purge rate can also be set manually. Adjustments of purge due to local
water conditions are not covered by warranty.
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General Installation - Air or Water Cooled
Location Limitations:
The product is designed to be installed indoors, in a controlled environment. Air cooled models discharge
very warm air into the room out the back. Space must be allowed at the left side and back for air intake and
discharge. Water cooled models discharge warm water into the building’s drain. Space needs to be provided
on both sides and above for service access.
Space Limitations
Note: Although the machine will function, ice capacity of air cooled machines will be signicantly
reduced with minimal clearance at the sides, back and top. Some space is recommended for service
and maintenance purposes on all models.
6" of space at the sides and back is required for adequate operation. To get the most capacity, locate the
machine away from heat producing appliances and heating ducts.
22 and 30 inch wide models (up to D series: Airow is in the left side, out the back (as viewed from the front).
22 and 30 inch D series: Airow is in the front, out the back
48 inch wide models: Air ow is in the front and left side and out the back.
Environmental Limitations
Minimum Maximum
Air temperature 50oF. 100oF.
Water temperature 40oF. 100oF.
Water pressure 20 psi 80 psi
Power supply – acceptable voltage ranges
Minimum Maximum
115 volt model 104 volts 126 volts
208-230 volt model 198 volts 253 volts
Warranty Information
The warranty statement for this product is provided separately from this manual. Refer to it for applicable
coverage. In general warranty covers defects in material or workmanship. It does not cover maintenance,
corrections to installations, or situations when the machine is operated in circumstances that exceed the
limitations printed above
January 2015 Page 5
General Installation - Air or Water Cooled
Plumbing Requirements
All models require connection to cold, potable water. A hand actuated valve within site of the machine is
required. Air cooled models have a single 3/8” FPT inlet water connection.
Water cooled models have the same inlet tting plus an additional 3/8” FPT condenser inlet water connection.
Water Filters
If connecting to water ltration, lter only the water to the reservoir, not to the condenser
if the lters were used with a prior machine.
All models require drain tubing to be attached to them.
the back of the cabinet. Water cooled models have the same tting plus an additional ½” FPT drain tting in the
back of the cabinet.
Install new tubing when replacing a prior ice machine, as the tubing will have been sized for the old model and
might not be correct for this one.
Note: This NSF listed model has a 1" anti-back ow air gap between the water inlet tube end and the
highest possible reservoir water level, no back ow device is required for the potable water inlet.
Drain Tubing:
Use rigid drain tubes and route them separately – do not Tee into the bin’s drain and, if water cooled, do not
Tee the condenser drain into the reservoir or bin drain.
Vent the reservoir drain. A vertical vent at the back of the drain, extended about 8 – 10” will allow the gravity
drain to empty and also keep any surges during draining from discharging water out the vent..
Horizontal runs of drain tubing need a ¼” fall per foot of run for proper draining. Follow all applicable codes.
Electrical
See the spec sheet or User’s Manual for Minimum Circuit Ampacity or Maximum Fuse Size ratings.
Air cooled models have a single ¾” FPT drain tting in
. Install a new cartridge
The machine is not supplied with a power cord, one must either be eld installed or the machine hard-wired.
The dataplate on the back of the cabinet details the power requirements, including voltage, phase, minimum
circuit ampacity and maximum fuse size. HACR type circuit breakers may be used in place of fuses. Extension
cords are not permitted. Use of a licensed electrician is recommended.
Electrical connections are made inside the junction box in the back panel of the ice machine.
Follow all applicable local, state and national codes.
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Adjustments
Ice Bridge Thickness
1/8 to 3/16
inch bridge
Too Thick
Caution: Do not make the bridge too thin or the machine will not harvest properly. Bridge thickness adjustments
are not covered by warranty.
Shut machine off.
Access the ice thickness sensor.
Check gap between metal tip and evaporator grid. Standard gap is 7/32 inch. To set 7/32" drill bit between
sensor tip and evaporator to check. Adjust gap using adjustment screw.
Restart unit and check ice bridge. Repeat as needed.
Correct Correct
Small Medium
Too Thin
Adjustment Screw
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Water purge setting
The water purge is factory set to the Automatic setting. The setting can be changed to one of 5 manual settings
or placed on automatic. The purge setting shows in the Code Display.
purge setting 1 - Minimum2 - Moderate 3 - Standard4 - Heavy5 - Maximum A - Automatic
Water TypeRO water or
equivalent,
TDS less than
35
To set:
Switch the machine OFF by holding the Off button in until a number or the letter A shows on the display.
Press and release the On button repeatedly until the number on the display corresponds to the desired setting.
Press and release the Off switch again to return to the normal control state.
Product Description and Electrical Requirements
- See spec sheet or User's Manual for Minimum Circuit Ampacity or Maximum Fuse SIze
Dimensions w” x d” x h”Model Electrical Use condenser
22 x 24 x 23 C0522SR-1 115/60/1 ERC111-1
same same same ERC211-1**
30 x 24 x 23 C0530SR-1 115/60/1 ERC111-1
same same same ERC211-1**
same C0630SR-32 208-230/60/1 ERC311-32
30 x 24 x 29 C0830SR-32 208-230/60/1 ERC311-32
same C0830SR-3 208-230/60/3 ERC311-32
same C1030SR-32 208-230/60/1 ERC311-32
same C1030SR-3 208-230/60/3 ERC311-32
48 x 24 x 29 C1448SR-32 208-230/60/1 ERC311-32
same C1448SR-3 208-230/60/3 ERC311-32
same C1848SR-32 208-230/60/1 ERC611-32
same C1848SR-3 208-230/60/3 ERC611-32
same C2148SR-32 208-230/60/1 ERC611-32
same C2148SR-3 208-230/60/3 ERC611-32
Low TDS non
- RO water
Setting for
typical water
High TDS
water
Very high
TDS water,
greater than
256
Any with
conductivity not
less than 10
microSiemens/
cm
** ERC211 has two circuits, when two C0522s or C0530s are connected to it, fan motor relay kit KCMR120
must be used to control the fan motor.
Not all models remain available. C0522 remote and ERC211 are discontinued.
Ratings include the remote condenser motor, as it is designed to be powered by the ice machine. If connecting
remote condenser independently of the ice machine, use the information on the condenser's dataplate for fuse
and wire sizes.
Table notes: Medium cube models have the same electrical characteristics as Small. Series revision code
omitted. All the listed condensers include a headmaster valve.
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General Installation - Remote
Location Limitations
This ice system is made up of three parts, the ice making machine, or head; the remote condenser; and the
interconnecting tubing. The ice making machine must be installed indoors, in a controlled environment. Space
must be provided near the machine for service access. The remote condenser may be installed above or below
the ice machine, per the limits stated later in this manual. The remote condenser may be installed outdoors
within the temperature limits listed below. The interconnecting tubing must be installed per the directions stated
in this manual, and the amount of tubing exposed to uncontrolled temperatures must be minimized.
Space Limitations
Although the machine will function with no clearance to the top and sides, some space must be allowed for
service access. Building the machine in with no access will cause higher service cost, in many cases this extra
cost may not be covered by warranty.
Environmental Limitations, ice machine:
Minimum Maximum
Air temperature 50oF. 100oF.
Water temperature 40oF. 100oF.
Water Pressure 20 psi 80 psi
Environmental Limitations, remote condenser
Minimum Maximum
Air temperature -20oF. 120oF.
Power Supply
Minimum Maximum
115 volt model 104 volts 126 volts
208-230 volt model 198 volts 253 volts
Central Condenser Coils
The ice machine may be connected to a central condenser coil. The requirements are:
• Coil – not previously used with mineral oil system. Virgin coil preferred.
• Correct size (internal volume) and capacity (BTUH).
• Includes a headmaster valve for discharge pressure control. Headmaster kit available for certain MAC
condensers, kit number is RCKCME6GX.
• Fan motor on all the time or controlled to be on whenever the ice machine is operating.
• Non-Scotsman condensers must have prior Scotsman Engineering approval for warranty coverage to be in
effect.
Precharged tubing kits:
The ice making head’s and the remote condenser’s refrigeration circuits must be connected. They are
designed to be connected using precharged refrigerant tubing, supplied in kits of liquid and discharge tubes.
Several lengths are available, order the one that just exceeds the length needed for the site.
10” 25’ 40’ 75’
RTE10 RTE25 RTE40 RTE75
No additional refrigerant is required. Note: Refrigerant charge is supplied with the ice machine
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General Installation - Remote
Remote Condenser Location
Use the following for planning the placement of the condenser relative to the ice machine - see illustration on
the following page.
Location Limits - condenser location must not exceed ANY of the following limits:
• Maximum rise from the ice machine to the condenser is 35 physical feet
• Maximum drop from the ice machine to the condenser is 15 physical feet
• Physical line set maximum length is 100 feet.
• Calculated line set length maximum is 150.
Calculation Formula:
• Drop = dd x 6.6 (dd = distance in feet)
• Rise = rd x 1.7 (rd = distance in feet)
• Horizontal Run = hd x 1 (hd = distance in feet)
• Calculation: Drop(s) + Rise(s) + Horizontal Run = dd+rd+hd = Calculated Line Length
Congurations that do NOT meet these requirements must receive prior written authorization from Scotsman.
Do NOT:
• Route a line set that rises, then falls, then rises.
• Route a line set that falls, then rises, then falls.
Calculation Example 1:
The condenser is to be located 5 feet below the ice machine and then 20 feet away horizontally.
5 feet x 6.6 = 33. 33 + 20 = 53. This location would be acceptable
Calculation Example 2:
The condenser is to be located 35 feet above and then 100 feet away horizontally. 35 x 1.7 = 59.5. 59.5 +100 =
159.5. 159.5 is greater than the 150 maximum and is NOT acceptable.
Operating a machine with an unacceptable conguration is misuse and will void the warranty.
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General Installation - Remote
For The Installer: Remote Condenser
Locate the condenser as near as possible to the interior location of the ice machine.
Note: The location of the condenser is relative to the ice machine is LIMITED by the specication on
the prior page.
Meet all applicable building codes.
Roof Attachment
Install and attach the remote condenser to the roof of the building, using the methods and practices of
construction that conform to the local building codes, including having a roong contractor secure the
condenser to the roof.
dd
40.35"
rd
hd
22.87"
17.15"
Max 35’
Max 15’
Remote Condenser Located
Above Ice Machine
Remote Condenser Located
Below Ice Machine
Condenser Distance and Location Schmatic
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General Installation - Remote
Precharged Line Routing
Do not connect the precharged tubing until all routing and forming of the tubing is complete.
See the Coupling Instructions for nal connections.
1. Each set of pre-charged tubing lines contains a 3/8” diameter liquid line, and a 1/2” diameter discharge line.
Note: The openings in the building ceiling or wall, listed in the next step, are the minimum sizes
recommended for passing the refrigerant lines through.
2. Have the roong contractor cut a minimum hole for the refrigerant lines of 2”. Check local codes, a separate
hole may be required for the electrical power supply to the condenser.
Caution: Do NOT kink the refrigerant tubing while routing it.
3. Route the refrigerant tubes thru the roof opening. Follow straight line routing whenever possible. Excess
tubing may EITHER be coiled up INSIDE the building OR cut out prior to connection to the ice maker and
condenser. If the excess tubing is cut out, after re-brazing the tubing must be evacuated prior to connection to
the ice maker or condenser.
Note brazing requires a nitrogen purge.
If the excess tubing is to be coiled, spiral it horizontally to avoid excess trapping in the lines.
5. Have the roong contractor seal the holes in the roof per local codes.
Coupling Instructions
The couplings on the ends of the pre-charged line sets are self-sealing when installed properly. Follow these
instructions carefully.
These steps must be performed by an EPA Certied Type II or higher technician.
Initial Connections
1. Remove the protector caps and plugs. Wipe the seats and threaded surfaces with a clean cloth to remove
any possible foreign matter.
2. Lubricate the inside of the couplings, especially the threads and O-rings, with refrigerant oil.
3. Position the ttings on the correct connections on the condenser and ice machine..
Final Connections:
4a. Begin by tightening the couplings together by hand until it is certain that the threads are properly engaged.
4b. Then using two wrenches tighten the coupling until it bottoms out or a denite increase in resistance is felt.
It is important that ONLY the nut on the pre-charged tube be turned, or the diaphragms will be torn out by the
piercing knives and they will be loose in the refrigeration system.
Note: As the couplings are tightened, the diaphragms in the quick connect couplings will begin to be
pierced. As that happens, there will be some resistance to tightening the swivel nut.
4c. Continue tightening the swivel nut until it bottoms out or a very denite increase in resistance is felt (no
threads should be showing).
5. Use a marker or pen to mark a line on the coupling nut and unit panel. Then tighten the coupling nut an
additional one-quarter turn. The line will show the amount that the nut turns.
Do NOT over tighten.
6. After all connections have been made, and after the receiver valve has been opened (open at Initial Start
Up), check the couplings for leaks.
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Pre-Charged Tubing Coupling Connections
Inspect couplings, wipe clean and lubricate both parts
with polyolester refrigerant oil.
Hand tighten to be sure threads are properly engaged.
Use two wrenches and continue tightening the
couplings. As the diaphragms being to pierce, the
couplings will be harder to turn. Be sure only the swivel
nut is rotated.
Continue tightening until the swivel nut feels like it is
tight, then go to the next step. No threads will be seen
when the couplings are tight.
After the swivel nut feels like it is tight, mark the nut and
the panel. Then tighten one quarter turn more. That
ensures that there is a brass-to-brass joint inside the
coupling.
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General Installation - Remote
Plumbing Requirements
All models require connection to cold, potable water. A hand actuated valve within site of the machine is
required.
Water Filters
Install a new cartridge if the lters were used with a prior machine.
All models require drain tubing to be attached to them. There is a single ¾” FPT drain tting in the back of the
cabinet.
Install new tubing when replacing a prior ice machine, as the tubing will have been sized for the old model and
might not be correct for this one.
Connect water supply to water inlet tting.
Note: This NSF listed model has a 1" anti-back ow air gap between the potable water inlet tube end
and the highest possible reservoir water level, no back ow device is required.
Connect drain tubing to drain tting.
Route the drain tubing to building drain. Follow local codes for drain air gap.
Use rigid drain tubes and route them separately – do not Tee into the bin’s drain.
Vent the reservoir drain. A vertical vent at the back of the drain, extended about 8 – 10” will allow the gravity
drain to empty and also keep any surges during draining from discharging water.
Horizontal runs of drain tubing need a ¼” per fall per foot of run for proper draining.
Follow all applicable codes.
Electrical
The machine is not supplied with a power cord, one must either be eld installed or the machine hard-wired.
The dataplate on the back of the cabinet details the power requirements, including voltage, phase, minimum
circuit ampacity and maximum fuse size. HACR type circuit breakers may be used in place of fuses. Extension
cords are not permitted. Use of a licensed electrician is recommended.
The ice maker is designed to operate on its own electrical circuit and must be individually fused. Voltage
variation must not exceed the limits listed earlier.
The remote condenser is designed to be powered from the ice machine. A separate knockout hole has been
provided in the ice maker electrical junction box.
Electrical connections are made inside the junction box in the back panel of the ice machine.
Remove the junction box cover and route the power cord through the access hole and properly attach the
power supply wires to the leads in the junction box.
Attach the remote condenser fan motor wires to the wires in the junction box tagged “fan motor leads”.
Install eld supplied strain reliefs per code. Attach a ground wire to the ground connection in the junction box.
Check voltage when complete.
Return the junction box cover to its original position and secure with the original screws.
Follow all applicable local, state and national codes.
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Prodigy Cuber System Information
Overall System Type:
• Refrigeration: Mechanical, either air cooled, water cooled or remote cooled.
• Water System: Inlet water solenoid valve lls reservoir once per cycle. Purge solenoid valve opens to
discharge some reservoir water once per cycle.
• Control System: Electronic
• Harvest cycle sensor: Conductivity probe
• Water full/empty sensor: Conductivity probe
• Bin Control: Curtain Switch
• Ice type: Unied
• Harvest system: Hot gas defrost with mechanical assist
Electrical Components:
• Compressor
• Contactor
• Water Pump
• Inlet Water Solenoid Valve
• Purge or purge Valve
• Fan Motor(s)
• Fan motor pressure control
• High pressure cut out – certain AC models only
• Harvest Assist Solenoid(s)
• Hot Gas Valve(s)
• Controller
• Transformer – 12v AC for the controller only
• Water Level Sensor
• Ice Thickness Sensor
• Curtain Switch(es)
January 2015 Page 15
Controller Information
Machine Indicator Lights
• Power
• Status
• Water
• Clean
Code Display
Main codes - automatically displayed
F . . . . . . . Freeze Cycle
F ashes . . Freeze Cycle is Pending
H . . . . . . . Harvest Cycle
H ashes . . Manual Harvest
b . . . . . . . Binis Full
C . . . . . . . Clean Cycle
L . . . . . . . Board Locked
d . . . . . . . Test Mode
O . . . . . . . Off
E . . . . . . . Self Test Failed
1 ashes . . Max Freeze - Retrying
1 . . . . . . . Max Freeze Time Shut Down
2 ashes . . Max Harvest - Retrying
2 . . . . . . . Max Harvest Time Shut Down
3 . . . . . . . Slow Water Fill
4 . . . . . . . High Discharge Temp
5 . . . . . . . Sump Temp Sensor Failure
7 . . . . . . . Discharge Temp Sensor Failure
8 ashes . . Short Freeze - Retrying
8 . . . . . . . Short Freeze - Thin ice
Setting Codes - requires push button sequence
Water Purge Settings
A, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
De-Scale notication
Change De-Scale Notication Interval -
This feature is accessible only from standby (Status
Light Off).
1. Press and hold harvest button for 3 seconds.
This starts the Time to Clean Adjustment Mode and
displays the current time to clean setting.
2. Press the clean button repeatedly to cycle through
the 4 settings:
Prior Effective 11/6/08
3 months 1 year
4 months 0 or disabled
5 months 4 months
6 months (default) 6 months (default)
3. Push Off to conrm the selection.
- see table to the right
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Component Indicator Lights
• Condenser Fan / Aux (Aux = liquid line solenoid when a remote condenser model)
• Water Pump
• Purge Valve
• Water Solenoid
• Hot Gas
• Compressor
• Ready to Harvest
• Sump Empty
• Sump Full
• Curtain SW1
• Curtain SW2
January 2015 Page 17
How It Works - Air Cooled
Freeze Cycle. At start up the controller drains and rells the reservoir. The reservoir rells when the mid length
water level sensor probe is uncovered and continues to ll until the top probe is in contact with water. When the
reservoir has lled, the compressor and water pump start. After the discharge pressure has increased past the
cut in point of the fan pressure control, the fan motor(s) will begin to operate and warm air will be discharged
out the back of the cabinet. The fan motor will switch on and off as the discharge pressure rises and falls.
Water ows over the evaporator as the refrigeration system begins to remove heat. When the water
temperature falls to a preset point, as measured by the water temperature sensor, the controller shuts off the
water pump for 30 seconds. The freeze cycle resumes when the pump restarts and ice begins to form on
the evaporator. As it forms, the water owing over the ice moves closer and closer to the metal tip of the ice
thickness sensor. When it comes into contact with the sensor for a few continuous seconds, that signals the
controller that the freeze cycle is complete.
The controller may shut the air cooled fan motor off for a variable period of time to build up heat for harvest.
This is dependant upon the temperature of the discharge line sensor.
Harvest Cycle. When the harvest cycle begins, the controller shuts off the fan motor, switches on the hot
gas valve, and through a parallel circuit, the harvest assist solenoid. After a few seconds the purge valve
opens and water is drained from the reservoir. Based on either the automatic purge or manual purge setting,
the pump and purge valve will be switched off at a time determined to have drained enough water for that
setting. The inlet water valve will open to ll the reservoir anytime the mid length probe is uncovered, which
occurs during the reservoir drain cycle. Harvest continues as the hot discharge gas ows into the evaporator
serpentine, heating up the evaporator. At the same time the harvest assist solenoid is pushing against the
back of the ice slab. When the ice releases from the evaporator, it harvests as a unit, and the harvest assist
probe provides some additional force to push it off. When the ice falls off it will force the curtain(s) open. An
open curtain during the harvest cycle signals the controller that the evaporator has released its ice. If this is a
single evaporator machine the controller will terminate harvest. If it is a two evaporator machine, the controller
will continue harvest until both curtains have opened. If one curtain remains open, the controller will shut the
machine down on bin full. Anytime harvest is complete the hot gas valve and harvest assist are shut off. The
harvest assist pin returns to its normal position by spring pressure.
If the curtain(s) re-close after harvest, the freeze cycle will restart.
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How It Works - Water Cooled
Freeze Cycle. At start up the controller drains and rells the reservoir. The reservoir rells when the mid length
water level sensor probe is uncovered and continues to ll until the top probe is in contact with water. When the
reservoir has lled, the compressor and water pump start. After the discharge pressure has increased past the
set point of the water regulating valve, the water regulating valve will open and warm water will be discharged
out the condenser drain. The water regulating valve will modulate to maintain a relatively constant discharge
pressure. Water ows over the evaporator as the refrigeration system begins to remove heat. When the water
temperature falls to a preset point, as measured by the water temperature sensor, the controller shuts off the
water pump for 30 seconds. The freeze cycle resumes when the pump restarts and ice begins to form on
the evaporator. As it forms, the water owing over the ice moves closer and closer to the metal tip of the ice
thickness sensor. When it comes into contact with the sensor for a few continuous seconds, that signals the
controller that the freeze cycle is complete.
Harvest Cycle. When the harvest cycle begins, the controller switches on the hot gas valve, and through a
parallel circuit, the harvest assist solenoid. After a few seconds the purge valve opens and water is drained
from the reservoir. Based on either the automatic purge or manual purge setting, the pump and purge valve
will be switched off at a time determined to have drained enough water for that setting. The inlet water valve
will open to ll the reservoir anytime the mid length probe is uncovered, which occurs during the reservoir drain
cycle.
Harvest continues as the hot discharge gas ows into the evaporator serpentine, heating up the evaporator.
the same time the harvest assist solenoid is pushing against the back of the ice slab. When the ice releases
from the evaporator
it off. When the ice falls off it will force the curtain(s) open. An open curtain during the harvest cycle signals
the controller that the evaporator has released its ice. If this is a single evaporator machine the controller will
terminate harvest. If it is a two evaporator machine, the controller will continue harvest until both curtains have
opened. If a curtain remains open, the controller will shut the machine down on bin full. Anytime harvest is
complete the hot gas valve and harvest assist are shut off. The harvest assist pin returns to its normal position
by spring pressure.
If the curtain(s) re-close after harvest, the freeze cycle will restart.
, it harvests as a unit, and the harvest assist probe provides some additional force to push
At
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How It Works - Remote
Freeze Cycle. At start up the controller drains and rells the reservoir. The reservoir rells when the mid length
water level sensor probe is uncovered and continues to ll until the top probe is in contact with water. When
the reservoir has lled, the liquid line valve, compressor and water pump are switched on. After the discharge
pressure has increased past the set point of the headmaster in the condenser, the headmaster will direct
refrigerant gas into the condenser and warm air will be discharged out of the condenser. The headmaster will
modulate to maintain a minimum discharge pressure. Water ows over the evaporator as the refrigeration
system begins to remove heat. When the water temperature falls to a preset point, as measured by the water
temperature sensor, the controller shuts off the water pump for 30 seconds. The freeze cycle resumes when
the pump restarts and ice begins to form on the evaporator. As it forms, the water owing over the ice moves
closer and closer to the metal tip of the ice thickness sensor. When it comes into contact with the sensor for a
few continuous seconds, that signals the controller that the freeze cycle is complete.
Harvest Cycle. When the harvest cycle begins, the controller switches on the hot gas valve, and through a
parallel circuit, the harvest assist solenoid. After a few seconds the purge valve opens and water is drained
from the reservoir. Based on either the automatic purge or manual purge setting, the pump and purge valve
will be switched off at a time determined to have drained enough water for that setting. The inlet water valve
will open to ll the reservoir anytime the mid length probe is uncovered, which occurs during the reservoir drain
cycle.
Harvest continues as the hot discharge gas ows into the evaporator serpentine, heating up the evaporator.
the same time the harvest assist solenoid is pushing against the back of the ice slab. When the ice releases
from the evaporator
it off. When the ice falls off it will force the curtain(s) open. An open curtain during the harvest cycle signals
the controller that the evaporator has released its ice. If this is a single evaporator machine the controller will
terminate harvest. If it is a two evaporator machine, the controller will continue harvest until both curtains have
opened. If a curtain remains open, the controller will shut the machine down. Anytime harvest is complete the
hot gas valve and harvest assist are shut off.
The harvest assist pin returns to its normal position by spring pressure.
If the curtain(s) re-close after harvest, the freeze cycle will restart.
Shut down occurs when a curtain remains open after a harvest cycle. The controller will switch off the liquid
line solenoid valve and operate the compressor for 30 seconds, then shut it off.
, it harvests as a unit, and the harvest assist probe provides some additional force to push
At
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Electrical Sequence - Air or Water Cooled
Power connected, unit previously switched Off.
Control board does a self check. If the self check fails, the unit displays an E and no further action will occur.
If the self check passes, the controller will display a 0, the curtain light(s) will be ON and the Power and Sump
Empty lights will be ON.
Pushing and releasing the On button will start the ice making process.
The display will begin to blink F. The component indicator lights will switch on and off to match the following
process:
The purge valve opens and the water pump starts to empty the reservoir. This is done to discharge any excess
water from ice melting into the reservoir.
The hot gas valve and the harvest assist solenoid are energized.
The inlet water valve will open to ll the reservoir. The water valve can open any time the water level is low.
After a few seconds the purge valve closes and the pump shuts off.
When the reservoir is full the inlet water valve stops and the compressor switches on. Five seconds after the
compressor starts the hot gas valve and the harvest assist solenoid are de-energized.
Light Information: The display shows a non-blinking F. The Power and Status Lights will be Green. The
compressor, fan motor, water pump, sump full and one or two curtain switch lights will be ON.
The air cooled model's fan motor will start to turn when the discharge pressure has built up to the fan pressure
control's cut in point. This is about 15 seconds after the compressor starts.
The Freeze cycle continues. The compressor, water pump, fan motor and curtain indicator lights will be
ON. When the reservoir water temperature falls to a certain preset point, the water pump will shut off for 30
seconds. This is the anti-slush period. At this time the controller checks the conductivity of the water in the
reservoir for the auto-purge feature. After the water pump restarts the Sump Full light will go out and neither
sump lights will be on for the rest of the freeze cycle.
When the ice has built up enough so that the water owing over the evaporator comes into continuous contact
with the ice level sensor, the Ready to Harvest light will begin to blink on and off. When it has been On
continuously for 5 seconds, the controller will switch the machine into a Harvest cycle.
Indicator Information: The display shows a non-blinking H. The Power and Status Lights will be Green. The
compressor, hot gas valve and one or two curtain switch lights will be ON. After a few seconds the water pump,
purge valve and inlet water valve lights will come on.
The fan motor(s) shut off and remain off throughout the harvest cycle.
The harvest assist solenoid is connected in parallel with the hot gas valve. Although it is energized throughout
the harvest cycle, its piston does not move until the ice has become partially loosened from the evaporator
plate by the action of the hot refrigerant gas passing through the evaporator serpentine.
The water pump and purge valve will shut off when the purge level setting time has been reached, either the
manual time or the automatic time. The inlet water valve will remain on until it lls the reservoir. The Ready to
Harvest light will switch Off when the ice falls from the evaporator.
Harvest continues until the ice slab is ejected from the evaporator and falls, opening the curtain. When the
curtain opens, the magnetic reed curtain switch opens, breaking the circuit to the controller. If the curtain re-
closes within 30 seconds, the controller switches the machine back into another freeze cycle. If the curtain
switch remains open, the controller shuts the machine down and puts it into a standby position.
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Electrical Sequence - Remote Cooled
Power connected, unit previously switched Off.
Control board does a self check. If the self check fails, the unit displays an E and no further action will occur.
If the self check passes, the controller will display a 0, the curtain light(s) will be ON and the Power and Sump
Empty lights will be ON.
Pushing and releasing the On button will start the ice making process.
The display will begin to blink F. The component indicator lights will switch on and off to match the following
process:
The purge valve opens and the water pump starts to empty the reservoir. This is done to discharge any excess
water from ice melting into the reservoir.
The hot gas valve and the harvest assist solenoid are energized.
The inlet water valve will open to ll the reservoir. The water valve can open any time the water level is low.
After a few seconds the purge valve closes and the pump shuts off.
When the reservoir is full the inlet water valve stops, the liquid line valve is opened and the compressor
switches on. Five seconds after the compressor starts the hot gas valve and the harvest assist solenoid are
de-energized.
Light Information: The display shows a non-blinking F. The Power and Status Lights will be Green. The
compressor, fan motor, water pump, sump full and one or two curtain switch lights will be ON.
The Freeze cycle continues. When the reservoir water temperature falls to a certain preset point, the
water pump will shut off for 30 seconds. This is the anti-slush period. At this time the controller checks the
conductivity of the water in the reservoir for the auto-purge feature. After the water pump restarts the Sump Full
light will go out and neither sump lights will be on for the rest of the freeze cycle.
When the ice has built up enough so that the water owing over the evaporator comes into continuous contact
with the ice level sensor, the Ready to Harvest light will begin to blink on and off. When it has been On
continuously for 3 seconds, the controller will switch the machine into a Harvest cycle. Indicator Information:
The display shows a non-blinking H. The Power and Status Lights will be Green.
The compressor, hot gas valve and one or two curtain switch lights will be ON. After a few seconds the water
pump, purge valve and inlet water valve lights will come on. The harvest assist solenoid is connected in parallel
with the hot gas valve. Although it is energized throughout the harvest cycle, its piston does not move until the
ice has become partially loosened from the evaporator plate by the action of the hot refrigerant gas passing
through the evaporator serpentine.
The remote condenser fan motor is powered by the compressor contactor, so it will be operating during the
harvest cycle.
The water pump and purge valve will shut off when the purge level setting time has been reached, either the
manual time or the automatic time. The inlet water valve will remain on until it lls the reservoir. The Ready to
Harvest light will switch Off when the ice falls from the evaporator.
Harvest continues until the ice slab is ejected from the evaporator and falls, opening the curtain. When the
curtain opens, the magnetic reed curtain switch opens, breaking the circuit to the controller. If the curtain re-
closes within 30 seconds, the controller switches the machine back into another freeze cycle. If the curtain
switch remains open, the controller shuts the machine down and puts it into a standby position.
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Remote Schematics
Compressor
Remote Condenser
Receiver
Compressor
Remote Condenser
Hot Gas
Valve
Hot Gas
Valve
Discharge Line
Accumulator
Head
Pressure
Control
Valv e
Heat
Exchange
Suction
T
X
V
Suction
T
X
V
Discharge Line
Head
Pressure
Control
Val ve
Receiver
Heat
Exchange
Hot Gas
Val ve
XV
T
Suction
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Electrical Component Details
Compressor
• Operated by the compressor contactor. Single phase self contained models have PTCR and run capacitor.
Contactor
• Operated by the controller and the high pressure cut out switch. Line voltage coil. When energized the
Compressor indicator light will be ON.
Water Pump
• Operated by the controller. When energized, the Water Pump indicator light will be ON. Inlet Water Solenoid
Valve
• Operated by the controller. Line voltage coil. When energized, the Water Solenoid indicator light will be ON.
Purge Valve
• Operated by the controller. Line voltage coil. When energized, the Purge Valve indicator light will be ON.
Energized for a time during harvest.
Fan Motor(s)
• Operated by the controller and the fan pressure control. Can cycle on and off in the freeze cycle, always
off during harvest. When the controller has energized it, the indicator light will be ON but the fan will not turn
unless the discharge pressure is high enough to close the high pressure control.
• Fan(s) may shut off near the end of the freeze cycle to build up heat for harvest. Time of shut off depends
upon available heat, as measured by the discharge temperature.
High pressure cut out
• Some air cooled and all remote and all water cooled models have a high pressure cut out switch that shuts
the power off to the compressor contactor if the discharge pressure is too high. It is an automatic reset.
Harvest Assist Solenoid or Motor(s)
• Operated by the controller in parallel with the hot gas valve. Cycles on and off at the beginning of a restart.
Energized throughout the harvest cycle. Line voltage coil.
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Electrical Component Details
Liquid Line Valve
• Remote only. Opened by the controller to start a freeze cycle. Closed to shut unit off. Line voltage coil.
Hot Gas Valve(s)
• Operated by the controller in parallel with the harvest assist solenoid. Cycles on and off at the beginning of a
restart. Energized throughout the harvest cycle. Line voltage coil.
Controller
• Senses ice thickness, water level, water temperature, discharge temperature. Controls compressor contactor,
fan motor, water pump, inlet water valve, hot gas valve, purge valve, harvest assist solenoid. Indicates status
and component operation. 12 volt.
Transformer
• 12 volt secondary, supplies power to controller only.
Water Level Sensor
• Three probe conductivity sensor. Bottom probe is common, mid probe is rell sump, top probe is full sump.
Rell can occur at any time.
Ice Thickness Sensor
• Single wire conductivity sensor. Circuit made from controller to ground to controller when water contacts a
probe suspended over ice plate. Signals ready for harvest.
Curtain Switch(es)
• Magnetic reed switch. Normally open, switch is closed when magnet is nearby. Models with two evaporators
have two curtain switches. Single switch can be connected to either J8 or J7 of controller. Curtains may be
removed in the freeze cycle without affecting controller operation. A curtain removed during harvest will cause
the controller to terminate harvest and shut the unit off. Two curtain models require both curtains to open to
terminate harvest, and if either one remains open for 30 seconds that signals the controller to shut the unit off
on bin full.
Water temperature sensor.
• Thermistor inserted into the water pump discharge hose. Reported temperature used by the controller to
determine anti-slush cycle start time.
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Electrical Component Details
Discharge temperature sensor.
• Thermistor attached to the discharge line near the compressor. Reported temperature used by the controller
to determine end-of-cycle-fan-off-delay time. If discharge temperature exceeds a preset maximum, controller
will shut the machine off.
Note: Controller will operate machine in a default mode with thermistors disconnected from the
controller. Diagnostic code #5 or 7 will be displayed during that time.
Component Indicator Lights
System
Condenser Fan or Liquid Line Valve Fan Motor Powered or LLV open
Water Pump Pump Motor Powered
Purge Valve Purge Valve Opens
Inlet Water Solenoid Valve Inlet Water Valve Opens
Hot Gas Hot Gas Valve Opens
Compressor Contactor Contactor Closes
Ready to Harvest Water contacting ice thickness sensor probe
Sump Empty Open between mid sensor and common
Sump Full Closed between top probe and mid probe
Curtain Switch Curtain open
Indicator Light ON
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Refrigeration
• Refrigerant: R-404A
• Compressors: Copeland or Tecumseh hermetic by model
• Expansion valves: Non adjustable, internally equalized, one per evaporator.
• Hot gas valves: Pilot operated, line voltage coils. One per plate.
• Condensers: Forced draft air, counterow water. All air cooled models have left side air inlet.
• 48” wide air cooled models also have front air inlet. All air cooled models exhaust air out the back.
• Air lters: Surface mounted to panels. Filter media removable without removing panels.
• Fan blades: Reduced vibration blades in most air cooled models.
• Remote Systems: Head pressure control valves in condenser. No check valves. Headmaster protected by
lters (not lter driers). Controller pumps unit down by closing the liquid line valve and keeping the compressor
on for a xed time period at shut down.
• Fan pressure control. All AC. Controls fan motor operation in the freeze cycle.
• High pressure cut out. WC, RC, AC with Tecumseh compressors.
• Evaporator: Unied cell plate. Nickel plated copper. Three heights: 6”, 12” and 18”. Small cube = half dice,
medium cube = full dice.
• Small cube: 7/8" high x 7/8" deep x 3/8" high
• Medium cube: 7/8" high x 7/8" deep x 7/8" high
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Water System
• Batch type. Insulated water reservoir contains full water charge for each ice making cycle.
• Water valve: Solenoid type. Opens to ll reservoir when mid sensor probe no longer makes a circuit to the
bottom probe. Closes when reservoir is full and top probe makes circuit to mid probe.
• Water purge valve: Solenoid type. Opens to purge water during harvest cycle.
• Water Level Sensor: Three probe conductivity.
• Distributor: ABS plastic. Evenly distributes water over the evaporator surface. Slides off the evaporator top.
Removable cover for ease of cleaning.
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Control Operation
Standard control:
• Electronic controller operating from a 12 AC volt power supply. Will operate within a voltage range between
10 and 15.5.
• User’s Indicator lights, four front visible: Power, Status, Water, De-scale/Sanitize.
• Accessible On switch.
• Accessible Off switch.
• Code Display: Displays letters and numbers to indicate cycles and diagnostic codes.
• Manual Harvest switch: Use to trigger harvest at any time.
• Clean switch: Use to initiate and nish the de-scale or sanitizing cycles.
• Component Operation Indicator Lights: Indicate the status of certain components; water level; ready for
harvest; curtain switch position.
• Power Light: On when power is being supplied to the controller.
• Status Light: Green when machine is in ice making mode and is operating correctly. Blinks red when a
machine malfunction has been detected.
• Water Light: Blinks red when reservoir does not ll with allowed time period.
• De-scale / sanitize: Yellow when the controller has determined it is time to de-scale and sanitize the
machine. Use clean process to reset light. Time is determined by power up time and controller's setting.
Standard setting is 6 months. See adjustment process
Controller Connections:
• J1 – Ground and Power Supply
• J2 – High voltage power harness to loads
• J3 – Factory use
• J4 – Optional board connector
• J5 - Communications port
• J6 – Thermistor connection
• J7 – Curtain switch
• J8 – Curtain switch
• J9 – Water level sensor
• J10 – Ice thickness sensor
• J11 – Bin thermostat. Use with NO thermostat (closes on temperature fall) & specied harness.
• J13 - Lower switch panel, D series and higher only. If no switch panel, do not connect anything
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Control Safeties
Max freeze time – 45 minutes
When exceeded, the controller will attempt another freeze cycle. If the next cycle's freeze time is less than
maximum, the control will continue normal ice making. If the next freeze cycle was too long, the control will
again attempt another freeze cycle. If the freeze cycle is too long three consecutive cycles, the controller will
shut the unit off and it must be manually reset.
Min freeze time – 6 minutes
If the controller switches the machine into harvest within 20 seconds of the minimum freeze time, the controller
will harvest for a preset time and does not stop if the curtain switch opens.
If this occurs again in the next three cycles, the machine will shut down and must be manually reset.
Max harvest time – 3.5 minutes
If the harvest cycle has continued for 3.5 minutes without the curtain opening, the controller will shut the
machine off for 50 minutes and then restart. If there is another the machine will shut the machine off for
another 50 minutes and then restart. If it fails a third consecutive time the controller will shut the machine down
and must be manually reset.
• Time between resets – 50 minutes
• Number of automatic resets – 2
• Max water ll time – 5 minutes. Machine will attempt a restart every 20 minutes.
• Max discharge temp – 250 degrees F.
• Time interval between cleanings – 6 months power on time - adjustable in one month increments, can be set
at 6, 5, 4 or 3 months of power up time.
• Manual harvest time – 3 minutes
• Pump down interval – remote only. 12 hours. Pump down is 30 seconds of compressor only on time.
• Minimum compressor off time – 4 minutes
• Continuous Run Time Maximum Cycles - 200
Restarts
Power Interruption
The controller will automatically restart the ice machine after adequate voltage has been restored.
• H blinks on code display
• Status indicator light blinks
• Reservoir is drained and relled
• Default harvest is initiated. The curtain switch does not have to open to terminate harvest, harvest will
continue until the default harvest time expires. Default harvest time is 3 minutes. The machine will then
return to a normal freeze cycle.
Water Interruption
• The controller will attempt to ll the reservoir every twenty minutes until it is successful..
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