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Introduction
The design of this modular remote cuber is the result
of years of experience with remote ice machine
refrigeration systems. Standard features of this
product include front accessible on-off switches,
always-visible indicator lights, mechanical assist ice
harvest for extra efciency, automatically adjusting
water purge and a control system that optimizes
system operation.
This installation and user manual is divided into
three sections: Installation, Use and Operation and
Maintenance.
Contents
Installation: Product Specications ................................................... Page 2
Model Number Description ......................................................... Page 3
Product Description and Electrical Requirements ........................................ Page 4
Condenser and Machine Layouts .................................................... Page 5
Water .......................................................................... Page 6
The Installation section provides the trade person with
the information needed to properly install and start
up this ice system. The Use and Operation section
provides the user with the information needed to use
the machine. The Maintenance section contains the
instructions and schedules for the sanitation and
cleaning of the machine.
Panel Removal .................................................................. Page 7
Remote Condenser Location ........................................................ Page 8
For The Installer: Remote Condenser ................................................. Page 9
Precharged Line Routing ........................................................... Page 10
Coupling Instructions .............................................................. Page 11
Plumbing Requirements ........................................................... Page 12
Drains ......................................................................... Page 13
Electrical ....................................................................... Page 14
Final Check List: ................................................................. Page 15
Initial Start Up ................................................................... Page 16
Adjustments ..................................................................... Page 17
Use and Operation ............................................................... Page 18
Switches ....................................................................... Page 19
Options and Other Information ...................................................... Page 20
Cleaning, Sanitation and Maintenance ................................................ Page 21
Remote condenser ............................................................... Page 23
What to do before calling for service .................................................. Page 24
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Installation: Product Specications
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.
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 and workmanship. It does not cover
maintenance, corrections to installations, or situations
when the ice machine is operated in circumstances
that exceed the limitations printed above.
Product Information
The machine is a specialized version of a modular
cuber. A modular cuber does not include any ice
storage, it is designed to be placed onto an ice
storage bin. Many installations only require the
matching bin, but some may need an adapter to
be placed between the ice machine and the bin.
Additionally, the machine must be connected to the
correct remote condenser and use the correct precharged tubing. The machine is supplied with a full
refrigerant charge, eld charging is not required.
This product cannot be stacked. See the chart for
application information.
Environmental Limitations, ice machine:
Minimum Maximum
Air temperature 50oF. 100oF.
Water
temperature
Water pressure 20 psi 80 psi
Remote condenser
Air temperature -20oF. 120oF.
Power Supply
208-230 volt
model
Warranty Information
40oF. 100oF.
Minimum Maximum
Minimum Maximum
198 volts 253 volts
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Model Number Description
Example
• C1448SR-32B
• C=cuber
• 14=nominal capacity in 100s of pounds
• 48=nominal width of cabinet in inches
• S=cube size, S=small or half dice,
• M=medium or full dice
• R=condenser type. R=Remote
• 32=Electrical code. -32=208-230/60/1, -3= 208-
230/60/3
• B=series revision code. B=2nd series.
Note: In some areas of this manual model numbers
may include only the rst ve characters of the model
number, meaning that cube size, condenser type and
voltage differences are not critical to the information
listed there.
Other bins and applications:
Note the drop zone and optional ultrasonic sensor
locations in the illustrations.
Scotsman ice systems are designed and
manufactured with the highest regard for safety and
performance. They meet or exceed the standards of
UL and NSF.
Scotsman assumes no liability of responsibility of
any kind for products manufactured by Scotsman
that have been altered in any way, including the use
of any part and/or other components not specically
approved by Scotsman.
Scotsman reserves the right to make design changes
and/or improvements at any time. Specications and
design are subject to change without notice.
Options:
There are several options available for eld
installation. They include:
• Vari-Smart Adjustable ice level system
• Smart-Board Advanced feature control
Some installations require bin or dispenser adapters.
See the table below.
Standard bin applications – Adapter information
Model BH900* or B948 BH1100,
BH1300 or
BH1600
C1448, C1848
or C2148
Direct t, no
adapter needed
Adapter panels
included with
bin, no adapter
needed*
If stainless steel Kbafe3 has been installed, remove
it and replace with the original plastic bafe.
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Product Description and Electrical Requirements
Dimensions
w” x d” x h”
Model Electrical Use con-
denser
Minimum
Circuit Am-
Maximum
Fuse* Size
pacity
48 x 24 x 29 C1448SR-32 208-230/60/1 ERC311-32 17.0 30 20
same C1448SR-3 208-230/60/3 ERC311-32 12.9 30 15
same C1848SR-32 208-230/60/1 ERC611-32 24.8 30 30
same C1848SR-3 208-230/60/3 ERC611-32 15.8 30 20
same C2148SR-32 208-230/60/1 ERC611-32 33.9 50 40
same C2148SR-3 208-230/60/3 ERC611-32 21.5 30 30
*Or HACR circuit breakers.
Table notes: Medium cube models have the same
electrical characteristics as Small. Series revision
code omitted. All the listed condensers include a
headmaster valve.
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.
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.
Suggested
Fuse* Size
Central Condenser (Rack) 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.
• U.L. listed for the ice machine
• Non-Scotsman condensers must have prior
10’ 20’ 40’ 75’
C1448,
C1848,
C2148
No additional refrigerant is required.
RTE10 RTE25 RTE40 RTE75
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74.1 cm
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Condenser and Machine Layouts
3/8" FPT
WATER
INLET
45.7
18.00
.562 DIA.
MOUNTING
HOLES (4)
.88" DIA
ELECTRICAL
ACCESS (2)
REMOTE CONDENSER
LIQUID LINE
3/8 MALE CPLG.
Cond. Fins
15-0782-01
CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH:DISCONNECT ALL REMOTE ELECTRICPOWER SUPPLIES BEFORE SERVICING.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK^M
WARNING
23.54 in
59.7 cm
29.15 in
74.0 cm
61.5
24.20
2.75
35.72 in
90.7 cm
2.84 in
7.2 cm
30.2
11.87
38.47 in
97.7 cm
21.2
8.33
INLET
DISCHARGE LINE
1/2" MALE CPLG.
32.32 in
82.1 cm
28.07 in
71.2 cm
62.9
24.76
61.1
24.06
24.71 in
62.7 cm
7.60 in
19.3 cm
REMOTE CONDENSER
DISCHARGE LINE
1/2 MALE CPLG.
15.5
6.11
52.3
20.59
11.50 in
29.2 cm
14.56 in
36.9 cm
29.50 in
74.9 cm
27.56 in
70.0 cm
29.19 in
MINIMUM BIN
TOP OPENING
57.8
22.75
.65 in
1.7 cm
24.5
9.63
LIQUID LINE
3/8" MALE CPLG.
AIR FLOW
22.9
9.00
5.1
2.00
117.3
46.17
7.5
2.96
REMOTE COOLED
BACK VIEW
1.57 REFRIGERATION
AND ELECTRICAL CHASE
61
24.00
LEFT SIDE VIEW
3/4" FPT
DRAIN
63.3
24.93
73.7
29.00
2.3
.92
46.5
18.30
48.00 REF.
PLAN VIEW
124.2
48.89
121.9
48.00
FRONT VIEW
ICE DROP OPENING
24.00
REF.
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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.
Scotsman lters:
A triple head lter is recommended. Either the
Scotsman SSM3 taste and odor lter system, or the
ADS-AP3 AquaPatrol system.
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
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 is designed 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.
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.
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Panel Removal
1. Locate and loosen the two screws at the front
edge of the top panel.
2. Pull the front panel out at the top until it clears the
top panel.
3. Lift the front panel up and off the machine.
4. Remove two screws from the front edge of the top
panel.
5. Lift up the front of the top panel, push it back an
inch, then lift to remove.
6. Locate and loosen the screw holding each side
panel to the base.
7. Pull the side panel forward to release it from the
back panel.
This manual covers several models of remote cubers.
The model number on the ice machine can be found
either on the dataplate, which is on the back panel, or
the serial number tag, which is behind the front panel.
See the illustration for the locations of the dataplate
and the serial number tag.
The remote condenser has a separate model and
serial number. Its model and serial number is on the
dataplate on the condenser near the quick connect
ttings.
Write the model and serial number of the ice machine
here:
Write the model and serial number of the remote
condenser here:
Write the model and serial number of the ice storage
bin here:
Write the day of initial start up here: That day starts
the warranty period.
Uncrate and Set Up
5
6
1
Panel Removal
Check the bin top gasket for tears or gaps. If recycling
an older bin, replace the gasket or repair with food
grade sealant prior to placing the ice machine on the
bin.
Install the bin top adapter, if one is required for the
application.
If the ice machine has not been unpacked, do so
now. Remove the carton from the skid. Cut away any
shipping strapping. Lift the ice machine off the skid
directly onto the bin.
Note: The machine is heavy. Use a mechanical lift if
necessary.
Secure the ice machine to the bin with the hardware
provided (two metal straps and four bolts).
Begin with the ice storage bin. Remove the carton,
and, using part of the carton as a cushion, tip the bin
on its back to remove the skid. Attach the supplied
legs or optional casters. Return the bin to a normal,
upright position.
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17.15"
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Remote Condenser Location
Use the following for planning the placement of the
condenser relative to the ice machine
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
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.
Run = dd+rd+hd = Calculated Line Length
Max 35’
hd
dd
Remote Condenser Located
ABOVE Ice Machine
Condenser Distance &
Location Schematic
rd
Max 15’
Remote Condenser Located
BELOW Ice Machine
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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.
Remote
Condenser
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.
Interconnecting Tubing
Power
Supply
Ice Machine
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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. Both ends of each line have quick connect
couplings, the end without access valves goes to the
ice maker.
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.
Minimize tubing routed
outside of the controlled
space.
2. Have the roong contractor cut a minimum hole for
the refrigerant lines of 1 3/4”. 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.
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
Best Practice: Coil excess
tubing inside the building in a
horizontal coil.
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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 O-rings, with refrigerant oil.
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.
3. Position the ttings on the correct connections on
the condenser and ice machine.
• The discharge line (schrader valve end) goes to the
remote condenser tting marked “discharge line”.
• The 3/8" liquid line (schrader valve end) goes to the
remote condenser tting marked “liquid line”.
• The discharge line goes to the ice maker tting
marked “discharge line”.
• The 3/8" liquid line goes to the ice maker tting
marked “liquid line”.
Final Connections:
4. Begin by tightening the couplings together by
hand until it is certain that the threads are properly
engaged.
5. Then using two wrenches tighten the coupling
until it bottoms out or a denite increase in
resistance is felt.
6. Continue tightening the swivel nut until it bottoms
out or a very denite increase in resistance is felt
(no threads should be showing).
7. 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.
8. After all connections have been made, and after
the king valve has been opened (do not open yet),
check the couplings for leaks.
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Plumbing Requirements
All models require connection to cold, potable water.
A hand actuated valve within site of the machine
is required. There is a single 3/8” FPT inlet water
connection.
Water Fitting
Water Filters
Install a new cartridge if the lters were used with a
prior machine
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Drains
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.
1. Connect water supply to water inlet ttings.
2. Connect drain tubing to drain tting.
3. Route the drain tubing to building drain. Follow
local codes for air gap.
4. 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.
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Condenser
Fan Motor
Junction
Box
Cover
Power
Supply
Wires
Ground
Wire
Connection
Install
Strain
Relief
Install
Strain
Relief
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Electrical
The machine is not supplied with a power cord, the
machine must be 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.
1. 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.
2. Attach the remote condenser fan motor wires to
the wires in the junction box tagged “fan motor
leads”.
3. Install eld supplied strain reliefs per code. Attach
a ground wire to the ground connection in the
junction box.
4. Check voltage when complete.
5. 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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Final Check List:
1. Is the unit located indoors in a controlled
environment?
2. Is the condenser located where it can receive
adequate cooling air?
3. Has the correct electrical power been supplied to
the machine?
4. Have all the water supply connections been
made?
5. Have all the drain connections been made?
6. Has the remote condenser been properly
installed?
7. Has the interconnecting tubing been properly
routed between the remote condenser and the ice
machine?
8. Have the quick connects been properly
connected?
9. Has the power supply wire from the ice machine
to the remote condenser been properly run and
connected?
10. Has the unit been leveled?
11. Have all unpacking materials been removed?
12. Is the water pressure adequate?
13. Have the drain connections been checked for
leaks?
14. Has the bin interior been wiped clean or sanitized?
15. Have any water lter cartridges been replaced?
16. Have all required kits and adapters been properly
installed?
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Initial Start Up
1. Remove front and left side panels. Check machine
for any packing or wires rubbing moving parts.
Note location of control board in upper left corner
of the machine’s front.
2. Switch on the electrical power to the machine.
Observe that some of the control’s indicator lights
glow and its display shows O.
3. Wait 4 hours for the compressor’s crankcase
heater to warm up the oil in the compressor.
4. Open the water supply valve.
5. Turn the receiver’s outlet valve to the full open
position.
6. Push and release the ON button.
The indicator light will begin to blink F. The purge
valve will open and the water pump will start. The inlet
water valve will open to add water to the reservoir.
After a few seconds the purge valve will close and the
water pump will stop. Water will ow into the machine
until the reservoir is full. The hot gas valves and
harvest assist devices will activate and the liquid line
solenoid valve will open, then the compressor, remote
fan motor and water pump will start. The display will
show a continuous F. Five seconds later the hot gas
valves will close and the harvest assist devices will
return to their standby positions. Warm air will be
discharged from the condenser coil.
7. During the Freeze cycle move the curtain and
observe that the SW1 or SW2 light on the control
board blinks ON when the curtain moves away
from the evaporator and OFF when returned to its
normal position.
Note: Moving the curtain during the Freeze cycle has
no affect on unit operation.
8. Observe the Ready for Harvest indicator light. It
may blink early in the freeze cycle, that is normal.
The control will ignore that signal for the rst 6
minutes of freeze.
10. The display shows an H.
The hot gas valves open and the harvest assist
mechanisms are activated. The purge valve opens to
drain some water, when it does the inlet water valve
opens to rell the reservoir. After a few seconds the
purge valve closes but the inlet water valve continues
to ll the reservoir. Harvest continues until the ice is
released as a unit from each evaporator and forces
each curtain to open.
11. When both curtains have opened and re-closed
the controller returns the unit to a freeze cycle.
12. Check the ice harvested for proper bridge
thickness. The ice bridge is factory set at 3/16
inch. If needed, adjust bridge thickness. Do NOT
make it too thin.
13. Determine the water purge setting from the table
on the next page. If desired, change the setting to
accommodate the local water conditions.
14. Return the panels to their normal positions and
secure them to the machine.
15. Instruct the user in the operation of the machine
and its maintenance requirements.
16. Fill out and mail the warranty registration form.
Typical Ice Making Cycle Times (minutes)
Listed times are for clean machines. Cycle times at
startup will be longer until the system stabilizes.
Model 70oF. cond air
/50oF. water
90oF. cond air
/70oF. water
C1448R 11 14-15
C1848R 9-10 11
C2148R 10 12
9. When the ice has frozen enough, the Ready for
Harvest indicator light will be on steady. After it’s
been on steady for a few seconds Harvest will
begin.
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Adjustments
Bridge Thickness - For A Service Tech Only
1. Push and hold Off till the machine stops.
2. Remove evaporator cover.
3. Remove left curtain.
4. Use a box wrench and rotate the bridge thickness
adjustment screw in 1/8 turn increments CW to
increase bridge thickness.
5. Rotate CCW to decrease bridge thickness.
Caution: Do not make the bridge too thin or the
machine will not harvest properly. Bridge thickness
adjustments are not covered by warranty.
6. Return curtain to its normal position.
7. Push and release the On button. Check next
harvest of ice. Repeat steps 1-6 if needed.
Too Big
1/8 - 3/16” bridge
Just Right for
Small Cube
Ice Bridge Thickness Check
Just Right for
Medium Cube
Too
Thin
Water purge setting
The water purge is factory set to the automatic
position, suitable for most water conditions. The
setting can be changed to one of 5 manual settings or
left on automatic.
Purge
setting
Water
Type
To set:
1. Switch the machine OFF by holding the Off button
in until a number or the letter A shows on the display.
2. Press and release the On button repeatedly until
the number on the display corresponds to the desired
setting.
3. Press and release the Off switch again to return to
the normal control state.
1 Minimum
RO
water or
equivalent
2 Moderate
3 - Standard 4 - Heavy 5 -
Factory
Setting for
typical water
High TDS
Ice Thickness Sensor
A - Automatic
Maximum
Any with conductivity
water
not less than 10
microSiemens/cm
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Use and Operation
Once started, the ice machine will automatically make
ice until the bin or dispenser is full of ice.
When ice level drops, the ice machine will resume
making ice. There are four indicator lights at the
front of the machine that provide information on the
condition of the machine.
Caution: Do not place anything on top of the ice
machine, including the ice scoop. Debris and moisture
from objects on top of the machine can work their way
into the cabinet and cause serious damage. Damage
caused by foreign material is not covered by warranty.
Indicator Lights:
• Power
• Status
• Water
Note: A Component Indicator Light switches ON to
indicate that the component is operating.
Note: There are two Curtain Switch lights, SW1 and
SW2. A curtain switch light is ON when a curtain is
either open or not present.
• Clean
Indicator Lights & Their Meanings
Power Status Water De-Scale & Sanitize
Steady Green Normal Normal – bin full or
making ice
Blinking Green Self Test Failure Switching on or off - Blinking Red - Diagnostic shutdown
or, if making ice,
temperature sensor
failure
Yellow - - - Time to de-scale and
Blinking Yellow - - - In Cleaning mode
Light off No power Switched off Normal Normal
All Blinking Unit remotely locked out – check with leasing company
If the Water light is on, the machine has sensed a
lack of water. Check the water supply to the machine.
The water may have been shut off or the water lter
cartridges need to be changed.
- -
Lack of water -
sanitize
If the Clean light is on, the machine has determined
that it may need to be cleaned. Contact an authorized
Scotsman service agent and have the machine
cleaned, de-scaled and sanitized.
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Switches
The two switches – on and off - can be accessed from
the front of the machine.
To switch the machine OFF, push and release the Off
button. The machine will shut off at the end of the next
cycle.
To switch the machine ON, push and release the
On button. The machine will go through a start up
process and then resume ice making.
Power
Status
De-Scale
Water
Off
On
Control Options
There are two optional, eld installed controls that can
be on this machine.
02-4294-01
Bin
Full
Graphic Rev. B
Rotate knob to set ice level
Yellow Arrow = Max Ice
White Arrow = Min Ice
Left Green = Dispenser high
Norm = Lower in Dispenser
m
r
o
L
N
o
w
e
r
Adjust Ice Level
Vari-Smart Control Area
• Certain dispenser applications where maximum ice
level is not desired
Use of adjustable ice level control
There are several positions the ice level can be set
to, including Off (knob and label indicators lined up),
where it lls the bin until the standard bin control shuts
the machine off. See the kit’s instructions for complete
details.
Rotate the adjustment post to the desired ice level.
The machine will ll up to that level and when it shuts
off the indicator light next to the adjustment post will
be On.
• KVS Adjustable ice level control
• KSBU Advanced Feature control
Adjustable ice level control
When this option is present there is an adjustment
post and an additional indicator light to the right of the
four indicator lights mentioned above. The ultrasonic
ice level control allows the user to control the point
that the ice machine will stop making ice before the
bin or dispenser is full. Reasons for this include:
• Seasonal changes in ice used
• Planning to sanitize the bin
• Faster turnover for fresher ice
Note: Ice will build up in the bin or dispenser at an
angle, the distances listed above will be from the
sensor to the top of the ice directly beneath it.
The actual distance between the highest point of the
ice may be closer or further away, depending upon
the angle of the ice.
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See Instructions for Available Features
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Options and Other Information
Smart-Board
When this option is present there is an additional
display panel in the area below the main control
board. It is not visible when the front panel is on.
The Smart-Board’s features include:
• Seven day programmable ice level setting when
used with the optional Vari-Smart ice level control
• Recording of machine operation, including cycle
time.
• Calculation of average cycle time
the bin. When removing ice, tap the groups of ice with
an ice scoop to separate them into smaller units. In a
dispenser, this ice will break up into mostly individual
cubes as the dispense mechanism moves the ice.
Heat
Most heat is exhausted at the remote condenser. The
ice machine should not generate signicant heat.
Noise
The ice machine will make noise when it is in ice
making mode. The compressor and water pump all
produce some sound. It is also normal to hear some
cracking just before the harvest cycle begins.
The ice harvests as a unit or slab, which makes some
noise when it impacts the bin or dispenser. These
noises are all normal for this machine.
• Recall of malfunctions with the time they occurred.
Ice
The cuber drops ice in large sections. That ice will
break up into random parts as it falls into the bin, but
some large sections may remain on top of the ice in
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Cleaning, Sanitation and Maintenance
This ice system requires three types of maintenance:
• Remove the build up of mineral scale from the ice machine’s water system and sensors.
• Sanitize the ice machine’s water system and the ice storage bin or dispenser.
It is the User’s responsibility to keep the ice machine and ice storage bin in a sanitary condition. Without
human intervention, sanitation will not be maintained. Ice machines also require occasional cleaning of their
water systems with a specically designed chemical. This chemical dissolves mineral build up that forms during
the ice making process.
Sanitize the ice storage bin as frequently as local health codes require, and every time the ice machine is
cleaned and sanitized.
The ice machine’s water system should be cleaned and sanitized a minimum of twice per year.
1. Remove the front panel.
2. Remove the evaporator cover.
3. If the machine is operating, push and release the
Harvest button. When the machine completes the
Harvest cycle it will stop. If the bin is full (b shows
in display) push and release the Off button.
4. Remove all ice from the storage bin or dispenser.
5. Push and release the Clean button. The yellow
Clean light will blink and the display will show C.
The machine will drain the reservoir and rell it.
Go onto the next step when the purge valve light
goes out.
6. Pour 24 ounces of Scotsman Clear 1 Scale
Remover into the reservoir.
7. Allow the ice machine cleaner to circulate in the
water system for at least 10 minutes.
Ice machine cleaner contains
acids. Acids can cause burns.
9. Allow the drain and rell process to continue for at
least 20 minutes.
10. Push and release the Off button. The clean cycle
will stop and the display will show O.
Note: If unit has not been de-scaled for an extended
period of time and signicant mineral scale remains,
repeat steps 5 - 10.
11. Mix a cleaning solution of 1 oz of ice machine
scale remover to 12 ounces of water.
12. Locate curtains, push in on edge of curtain by
pivot pin to release it. Pull curtains out of machine
Push Here
If concentrated cleaner comes
in contact with skin, ush with
water. If swallowed, do NOT
induce vomiting. Give large
amounts of water or milk. Call
Physician immediately. Keep
out of the reach of children.
8. Push and release the Clean button again. The
yellow Clean light will be on continuously and the
machine will drain and rell the reservoir to ush
out the ice machine cleaner and residue.
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13. Remove water distributors from ice machine.
Inspect each distributor for restricted orice holes.
Be sure all holes are full open.
Squeeze tabs together, slide out until it stops, then lift
to remove.
Inspect Orifice Holes
Note; A possible sanitizing solution may be made by
mixing 1 packet of Stera Sheen Green Label sanitizer
(available from Scotsman) with 2 gallons of warm (95-
115oF.) potable water.
17. Thoroughly wash all surfaces of the ice thickness
sensor, water level sensor, curtain and water
distributor with the sanitizer solution.
18. Thoroughly wash all interior surfaces of the
freezing compartment, including evaporator
frames, back wall, evaporator cover and the
part of the top panel covering the freezing
compartment with the sanitizer solution.
19. Return water level sensor, ice thickness sensor,
water distributors and curtains to their normal
positions.
20. Push and release the clean button again and
when the purge valve indicator light goes out,
immediately pour the remaining cleaning solution
into the reservoir.
14. Locate ice thickness sensor. Squeeze mounting
legs together to release sensor. Wash the metal
surfaces of the sensor and the adjustment screw
with ice machine cleaner solution. Also wash the
water distributor and curtain with the ice machine
cleaner solution.
15. Locate water level sensor. Squeeze catches
together and pull up to remove sensor. Separate
probes from housing and wash all surfaces with
ice machine scale remover solution. Return
probes to holder.
Holder
21. Circulate the sanitizer solution for 10 minutes,
then push and release the Clean button.
22. Allow the water system to be ushed of sanitizer
for at least 20 minutes, then push and release the
Off button.
23. Return the evaporator cover and front panel to
their normal position and secure with the original
fasteners.
24. Push and release the On button to resume ice
making.
Ice Storage Bin
Remove and discard all ice. Mix a solution of
Scotsman Clear 1 ice machine scale remover and
wash all interior surfaces of the ice storage bin to
remove any mineral scale build up. Pour excess
cleaner solution into the bin’s drain.
Mix a solution of sanitizer and thoroughly wash all
interior surfaces of the ice storage bin.
16. Mix a solution of locally approved sanitizer. Use
an EPA approved food equipment sanitizer at
the solution mix recommended by the sanitizer
manufacturer.
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Remote condenser
The condenser ns will need to be cleaned.
Push and release the Off button. Wait until the
machine stops.
Note: Lock out the controller or the ice machine power
supply to prevent an unauthorized fan motor restart.
If there is imbedded grease, use a commercial coil
cleaner to wash out the grease. Dust can be blown
out with compressed air from the inside or use a
vacuum cleaner and soft brush. Be careful not to
damage the condenser’s ns. Use a n comb to
straighten any bent ns.
Exterior Panels
The front and side panels are durable stainless steel.
Fingerprints, dust and grease will require cleaning
with a good quality stainless steel cleaner.
Water lters
If the machine has been connected to water lters,
check the cartridges for the date they were replaced
or for the pressure on the gauge. Change cartridges
if they’ve been installed more than 6 months or if the
pressure drops too much when the ice machine lls
with water.
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What to do before calling for service
Reasons the machine might shut itself off:
• Lack of water.
• Freeze cycle takes too long.
• Harvest cycle takes too long.
• High discharge temperature.
• Controller self test failure.
• Very high voltage
Check the following:
1. Has the water supply to the ice machine or
building been shut off? If yes, the ice machine will
automatically restart within 25 minutes after water
begins to ow to it.
2. Has power been shut off to the ice machine? If
yes, the ice machine will automatically restart
when power is restored.
3. Has someone shut the power off to the remote
condenser while the ice machine still had power?
If yes, the ice machine may need to be manually
reset.
4. Is a curtain open because some ice is stuck under
it? If so, remove the ice and the machine should
start in a few minutes.
Note: Curtains can be removed & replaced anytime
the machine is in a standby mode or when it is in a
freeze cycle. Removal of both curtains during harvest
terminates harvest at that point and, if left off, will
result in the machine shutting off.
To Manually Reset the machine.
Push and release the Off button.
Push and release the On button.
To Shut the Machine Off:
1. Push and hold the Off button for 3 seconds or until
the machine stops.
Check For
Ice Stuck
Under Curtain
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775 Corporate Woods Parkway
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
800-726-8762
www.scotsman-ice.com
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