This manual is the property of the owner of this particular Vogt
Tube-Ice® machine.
Model #____________________ Serial #____________________.
It is to be left on the premises with this machine at all times. After
start-up, it should be stored in a safe place where it can be readily
available when needed for future reference in maintaining
troubleshooting or servicing.
Failure to comply with this notice will result in unnecessary
inconvenience and possible additional expenses.
This manual is intended as an informational tool for the installation,
operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and servicing of this
equipment. If an existing situation calls for additional information
not found herein, we suggest that you contact your distributor first.
If further assistance or information is needed, please feel free to
contact the factory at 502-635-3000 or FAX at 502-635-3024.
IMPORTANT: The Warranty Registration/Start-Up Report found in
the front of this manual is to be completed and returned to the factory
promptly after the official start-up.
Please return to: VOGT ICE
, LLC
1000 W. Ormsby Ave.
Louisville, KY 40210
FOREWORD
Vogt Ice®, LLC, strives to provide a quality product that is time-tested and will
provide years of dependable service to its customers.
Skilled craftsmen have carefully assembled your Vogt
material components and parts available from the leading vendors and producers of
the highest quality refrigeration equipment in our industry. You have invested in
quality equipment, and we pledge to support your needs and requirements after the
sale.
This manual is provided to aid the service technician and users in the installation,
operation, and maintenance of your equipment. Before attempting to install and
start the machine, the installer should read and understand each section of this
manual.
If, at any time, you encounter conditions that we have not addressed in this manual,
we welcome you to write or call Vogt
immediate attention and reply.
®
Ice, LLC and we will give your questions our
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VT Series ice maker using
Vogt Ice®, LLC
1000 W. Ormsby Avenue
Suite 19
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 635-3000
(502) 634-3024 Fax
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information - Section 1
History of Company............................................................................................. 1-1
Receipt of Your Ice Machine ............................................................................... 1-2
Installation Information - Section 2
Important Safety Notice....................................................................................... 2-1
Henry Vogt Machine Co. was founded as a small machine shop in Louisville, Kentucky in
1880. In 1938, Vogt built the first Tube-Ice® machine and revolutionized the ice-making
industry. Our first “sized-ice” machine quickly replaced the old can-ice plants, which required
much hard labor and large amounts of floor space for freezing, cutting, and crushing ice by
hand.
Today, Vogt Ice
making equipment.
Preview
that we have learned in over a century of ice machine manufacturing.
Furnished with your machine is the “Certificate of Test”--the report of operating data that is a
record of the unit’s satisfactory operation on our factory test floor.
This manual is designed to assist you in the installation, start-up, and maintenance of your
unit. Your VT® machine will give you many years of service when you install it, maintain it,
and service it properly.
Please read your manual carefully before attempting installation, operation, or servicing of this
piece of equipment.
If you have additional questions, please call your distributor. Also, feel free to phone the
factory direct at (502) 635-3000 or 1-800-853-8648.
, LLC carries on the tradition as one of the world’s leading producers of ice-
Vogt VT Series ice machines are built with the skill in engineering and fabrication
1-2 Vogt® VT Service Manual
General Information
Receipt Of Your Ice Machine
! CAUTION !
Only service personnel experienced in refrigeration and
qualified to work on high amperage electrical equipment should
be allowed to install or service this VT ice machine.
Eye protection should be worn by all personnel
working on or around the VT machine.
It is very important that you are familiar with and adhere to
all local, state, and federal, etc. ordinances and laws regarding
the handling, storing, and use of R404A.
! CAUTION !
Inspection.
note it on the shipper’s papers (i.e., the trucker’s Bill of Lading). Immediately make a separate written
request for inspection by the freight line’s agent. Any repair work or alteration to the machine without the
permission of the Vogt Ice can void the machine’s warranty. You should also notify your Vogt distributor or
the factory.
Safety Tags and Labels.
or applied to various areas of the machine. They provide important information necessary for safe and
efficient operation of your equipment.
As soon as you receive your machine, inspect it for any damage. If damage is suspected,
Be sure to read and adhere to all special tags and labels attached to valves
Vogt® VT Service Manual 2-1
Installation Instructions
2. Installation Information
Important Safety Notice.
backgrounds of electrical, refrigeration and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair major equipment
may result in personal injury and property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for
the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.
Special Precautions To Be Observed When Charging Refrigeration Systems.
technically-qualified persons, experienced and knowledgeable in the handling of refrigerant and operation
of refrigeration systems, should perform the operations described in this manual. All local, federal, and
EPA regulations must be strictly adhered to when handling refrigerants.
If a refrigeration system is being charged from refrigerant cylinders, disconnect each cylinder when empty
or when the system is fully charged. A gage should be installed in the charging line to indicate refrigerant
cylinder pressure. The cylinder may be considered empty of liquid R404A refrigerant when the gage
pressure is 25 pounds or less, and there is no frost on the cylinder. Close the refrigerant charging valve
and cylinder valve before disconnecting the cylinder. Loosen the union in the refrigerant charging line-carefully to avoid unnecessary and illegal release of refrigerant into the atmosphere.
This information is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate
Only
! CAUTION !
Immediately close system charging valve at commencement of defrost or thawing
cycle if refrigerant cylinder is connected. Never leave a refrigerant cylinder
connected to system except during charging operation. Failure to observe either
of these precautions can result in transferring refrigerant from the system to the
refrigerant cylinder, over-filling it, and possibly causing the cylinder to rupture
because of pressure from expansion of the liquid refrigerant brought on by an
increase in temperature.
! CAUTION !
Always store cylinders containing refrigerant in a cool place. They should never be exposed to
temperatures higher than 110°F and should be stored in a manner to prevent abnormal mechanical shocks.
Also, transferring refrigerant from a refrigeration system into a cylinder can be very dangerous and is not
recommended.
! CAUTION !
It is not recommended that refrigerant be transferred from a refrigeration system
directly into a cylinder. If such a transfer is made, the refrigerant cylinder must be
an approved, CLEAN cylinder--free of any contaminants or foreign materials--and
must be connected to an approved recovery mechanism with a safety shutoff
sensor to assure contents do not exceed net weight specified by cylinder
Note: Split systems will be supplied with Rota-lock adapters to connect the highside to the lowside
Machine Clearances:
machine. This will provide sufficient area for service and air flow.
FIGURE 2-1
Ice Machine Dimensions
TABLE 2-1
Ice Machine Dimensions
Remote WeightsSkid Mounted Weights
TABLE 2-2
Weight Of Machines
TABLE 2-3
Refrigerant Line Sizes
A minimum three (3) feet of clearance is recommended around entire ice
Remote Condenser
Discharge Liquid Return
Evaporator Installation:
Mount evaporator section (lowside) on storage area capable of sustaining its
weight and secure by thru bolting.
Note: Ambient at the lowside should remain between 50º
not drop below 40º
F. Machine may experience problems if operated outside of these ranges.
F
–105º
F. Makeup wa
ter temperature should
Vogt® VT Service Manual 2-3
Installation Instructions
Piping Installation:
Use ACR refrigeration tubing and nitrogen purge during brazing to prevent formation
of copper oxide. For piping runs exceeding 25’, consult a reliable piping manual (Copeland, Heatcraft, or Vilter)
for proper pipe sizing. Heat sink all ball valves and remove Schrader valve core prior to brazing. Pressure test
piping for leaks. Evacuate lines to 500 microns prior to starting machine.
Chute Location:
bin. Place ice machine on ice storage unit and bolt in place. Machine must be level front to back and side
to side for proper operation.
Using drawing and table below, determine ice machine location so that it is centered on
39 1/2” (VT60, VT80 & VT100)
27” (VT40)
Skid Mounted
39 1/2” (VT60, VT80 & VT100)
27” (VT40)
Split System
FIGURE 2-2
Ice Chute Cutout Location
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Installation Instructions
Makeup water, water tank drain and water tank overflow are ½” FPT connections
FIGURE 2-3
VT Lowside Water and Electrical Connections – Rear View
Makeup Water FlowVT40VT60VT80 VT100
Usage - Gallons /100 lbs of Ice 12 12 12 12
Flow rate – Gallons / minute 0.38 0.54 0.67 0.80
Flow rate – Gallons / hour 22.5 32.5 40.0 48.0
Water Tank Capacity – Gallons 6 7
Note: Water usage and flow rates base on 70°F water with no blowdown
TABLE 2-4
MakeUp Water Requirements / Flow Rates
Vogt® VT Service Manual 2-5
Installation Instructions
Wiring And Electrical Connection.
! WARNING !
Only service personnel experienced in refrigeration and qualified to work with high
voltage electrical equipment should be allowed to install or work on the Vogt® VT
Series Ice machine.
! WARNING !
Main Power:
Refer to the table below to properly size wiring connections. A fused disconnect switch must be provided
near the condensing unit of the ice machine. Connect 3 phase power to compressor contactor L1, L2, L3 for
operation of the VT ice machine and its controls. If one phase (leg) of the 3 phase power is higher or lower
(“Wild”), it should be connected to terminal #L2. Connect the “Ground” wire to the “Ground” terminal provided.
Electrical Data VT40 VT60 VT80 VT100
Volts/ Phase/ Hertz
Total F.L.A.
Minimum Circuit Ampacity
Maximum Fuse Size
Power for the entire ice machine will be supplied at the condensing unit.
condensing unit control panel terminal block to the air cooled condenser control panel.
Note: 400/460V VT-80 & VT100’s run 3 #14 AWG wires from terminals L6, L7& L8 to air cooled condenser.
Standard Voltage Machine
200/230V,3PH, 50/60HZ
Run two #14 AWG wires from the terminals T4 and T5 on the
AIR COOLED
CONDENSER
TO LOWSIDE
VT-80 & VT-100
AIR COOLED
TO LOWSIDE
FIGURE 2-5
Condensing Unit Terminal Blocks
Lowside Electrical Connections:
terminal block to the condensing unit (highside) control panel terminal block.
Run11 #14 AWG or larger wires run from the Lowside control panel
Number of wires Wire Size
5 16 (Red) 1, 2, 3, Y2, Y5
4 16 (Blue) X5, X6, X7, 12
2 14 (Black) 1A, 2A
1 14 (Green) GND
(AWG)
Wire #
Note: Machine is supplied with a remote “on/off” connection on the lowside terminal block. If a remote
TABLE 2-6
Lowside to Highside Wire
REMOTE “ON/OFF”
TO LOWSIDE
FIGURE 2-6
Lowside Unit Terminal Block
“On/Off” switch is used, remove jumper between #18 & #X1 and connect switch to these terminals.
Vogt® VT Service Manual 2-7
10A 15A
CB1 supplies power
Installation Instructions
Power is supplied to the lowside through circuit breaker (CB1) located in the condensing unit control panel.
See diagram below.
Condensing unit control panel
to lowside unit
FIGURE 2-7
Condensing Unit Circuit Breakers (200/230V)
Air Cooled Condenser Installation (VT80 & VT100):
are trapped internally. A trap leaving the compressor is not necessary. On vertical runs a short radius “P” trap
should be installed every 15’ to 20’ of vertical rise to facilitate oil flow. Horizontal runs should be sloped in
direction of refrigerant flow 1” for every 20’ of run. The condenser should be securely mounted in a place
capable of sustaining its weight.
Ice making systems with remote condensers
FIGURE 2-8
Condenser Piping (VT80 & VT100) and Recommended Traps
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Note: Rota
supplied with machine
Note: Rota
12 F x 7/8” Sweat (Solder)
Installation Instructions
Must solder with 45% silversolder
Female Rota-lock Adapters:
12A2396A0701 – for 1 ¼” (Return Line from condenser)
12A2396A0601 – for 1 ¾”-12 F x 1 3/8” Sweat (Solder)
(Discharge to condenser)
VT80 & VT100 Condenser Refrigerant Line Connections
Vogt® VT Service Manual 2-9
Installation Instructions
Air Cooled Condenser:
Run two #14 AWG wires and a ground wire from the condensing unit control panel to the Air Cooled
condenser control panel.
To Ice Machines
condensing unit
control panel
To Ice
Machines
condensing unit
VT80 & VT100 Remote Air Cooled Condenser Wiring
The air cooled condenser will be wired to the condensing unit control panel.
208/230V
460V
FIGURE 2-11
Note: Fan control pressure switch is located in air cooled condenser control panel on VT80 & VT100’s with
remote condensers. On VT40’s and VT60’s, fan control pressure switch is location on condensing unit
(highside).
1 3/8” IDS X 1 3/4”-12 Threads
1 1/8” IDS X 1 1/4”-12 Threads
7/8” IDS X 1 1/4”-12 Threads
Rota-lock Adapter Teflon Seal
Part # Description Part # VT40 VT60
12A2396A0501 1 1/8” IDS X 1 1/4”-12Thrd 12A2600T01 N/A Hot Gas Line
12A2396A0601 1 3/8” IDS X 1 3/4”-12Thrd 12A2600T03 Suction Line Suction Line
12A2396A0701 7/8” IDS X 1 1/4”-12Thrd 12A2600T01 Liquid & Hot Gas line Liquid Line
Where Used
Note: See Refrigerant Line Size TABLE 2-3 for line sizes
TABLE 2-5
Rota-lock Adapters
Vogt® VT Service Manual 2-11
Installation Instructions
Control Panel
Control Panel
FIGURE 2-13
VT60 Condensing Unit Connections
FIGURE 2-14
VT40 Condensing Unit Connections
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Installation Instructions
Storing Ice.
The sensor should be mounted on the right side of the bin approximately 8” –12” from the top of the bin.
When storing ice in a bin, make sure the bin control sensor is mounted in the bin properly.
FIGURE 2-15A
Bin Control Sensor Installation
Vogt® VT Service Manual 2-13
STAINLESS
NOTE: Use
front of angle to
protect probe
Installation Instructions
STEEL
ANGLE
FIGURE 2-15B
Bin Control Sensor Installation
Ice Bin Capacity.
into a bin, it will pile up and slope naturally at about a 45° angle. This natural slope should be taken into
account when locating the bin thermostat sensor (or other bin level control) and when calculating the normal
bin capacity. If the ice is spread out by hand in the bin for maximum storage capacity, make sure a hazard
is not created by allowing ice to back up into the chute and jamming the cutter. Always allow enough room
below the chute for at least one harvest.
VT40 = 25-30 lbs. / cycle
VT60 & VT80 = 35-40 lbs. / cycle
VT100 = 47-52 lbs. / cycle
Crushed ice weighs approximately 35 pounds per cubic ft. (35 lb/ft3). As ice drops
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Installation Instructions
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Model Specifications
3. Model Specifications
Electric VT-40 VT-60 VT-80 VT-100
Volts/ Phase/ Hertz 208/230-3-60
Total F.L.A. Rating 46.1 56.4 67.2 80.8
Minimum Circuit Ampacity 54.0 66.9 80.4 97.3
Maximum Circuit Breaker 90 110 135 165
Compressor
Compressor 5.5 HP 7 HP 10 HP 12.5 HP
Voltage Range
Nameplate Amp Rating
Locked Rotor Amp Rating
Oil (Suniso) – Mineral (R22) 3GS
Oil (Copeland) – Synthetic (R404A) Ultra 32 – 3MAF or Mobil EAL Arctic 22 CC
Oil – amount
Chopper Motor
HP 1/2 HP
Voltage 230 V
FLA 3.7 A
Water Pump Motor
Hartell Anjon (CE approved)
HP 1/12 HP 1/5 HP (144W)
Voltage 208-230V 115V
FLA 0.85 A 1.2A
Condenser Fan Motors
HP 2 @1/2 HP
Voltage 208-230 V
FLA (Total for both motors) 8.4 A 8.2 A 8.4 A 8.6 A
Oil Pressure Control (Differential) 9 PSIG (Manual Reset)
Listed refrigerant charges are for close coupled and skid mounted machines as tested.
Remote installations of extended length will require additional refrigerant.
Note: Electrical data based on air cooled units
A number or letter designator assigned to specific variations within a family.)
“01” – CE Approved, no skins
"00 or Blank" – Standard Product
“NS” – No skins (on condensing unit)
“WS” – With skins (on condensing unit)
“RS” – Remote Start Switch
Skin
(casing)
“G” – Galvannealed
“S” – Stainless Steel
Material
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