Service diagnosis: components – Scotsman CME256 AutoIQ User Manual

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Service Diagnosis: Components

CME256, 506, 656, 806: AutoIQ™ Cubers

July 2002

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Problem or Symptom

Possible Cause

Probable Correction

Fan motor does not
turn. Refrigeration light
may be on steadily or
blinks 3 times and
repeats.

Open motor windings, or
seized bearings

Replace fan motor

No power to fan motor

Fan motor unplugged, check for voltage from
controller. If none, replace controller.

Some models have a fan control switch,
check it for continuity above 240 PSIG.

Pump motor does not
turn

Open motor windings, or
seized bearings

Replace pump

No power to pump

Check electrical connections. If the unit is in
Freeze, Clean or Harvest the pump should
have power to it. If not, replace the System
Controller.

Hot Gas Valve does
not open.

Open solenoid coil.

Replace hot gas valve

Stuck valve

Replace hot gas valve

No power to coil in Harvest

Check wire connections, if ok, replace System
Controller

Hot Gas Valve leaks
thru (warm tube
temperatures on both
sides of valve during
freeze)

Mechanical problem in
valve

Replace valve

Water Inlet Valve does
not open

Open solenoid coil

Replace valve

Stuck valve

Replace valve

No power to valve (early
part of harvest)

Check wire connections, if ok, replace System
Controller

Water Inlet Valve does
not flow enough water

Restriction in water supply

Check water filters and/or inlet screen.

Water Inlet Valve
leaks thru

Mechanical problem in
valve

Replace valve

Compressor does not
work

Unit in Clean cycle

Push and release Freeze button.

Contactor coil open

Replace contactor

Open starting components

Check and replace

Open windings

Check and replace compressor

Internal valve failure

Replace compressor

Water level too low or not
sensed

Unit must be full of water before controller will
start compressor. Check water level and
sensor and harness.

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