Manitowoc Ice Q - Manual (Page 45)

Section 4 Maintenance
Part Number 000001530 4-9
Cleaning the Condenser
GENERAL
A dirty condenser restricts airflow, resulting in
excessively high operating temperatures. This reduces
ice production and shortens component life. Clean the
condenser at least every six months.
Shine a flashlight through the condenser to check for dirt
between the fins. To remove dirt:
A. Blow compressed air or rinse with water from
the inside out (opposite direction of airflow). Be
careful not to bend the fan blades.
B. Use a commercial condenser coil cleaner if
required to remove dirt/grease. Follow the
directions and cautions supplied with the
cleaner.
C. Straighten any bent condenser fins with a fin
comb.
Straighten Bent Condenser Fins
Removal from Service/Winterization
GENERAL
Special precautions must be taken if the ice machine is
to be removed from service for an extended period of
time or exposed to ambient temperatures of 32°F (0°C)
or below.
Follow the procedure below.
1. Move the ICE/OFF/CLEAN switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the electric power at the circuit breaker
or the electric service switch.
3. Turn off the water supply.
4. Remove the water from the water trough.
5. Disconnect and drain the incoming ice-making water
line at the rear of the ice machine.
6. Energize the ice machine and wait one minute for
the water inlet valve to open.
7. Blow compressed air in both the incoming water and
the drain openings in the rear of the ice machine
until no more water comes out of the inlet water lines
or the drain.
8. Make sure water is not trapped in any of the water
lines, drain lines, distribution tubes, etc.
9. “Frontseat” (shut off) the receiver service valves.
Hang a tag on the switch as a reminder to open the
valves before restarting.
! Warning
Disconnect electric power to the ice machine head
section and the remote condensing unit at the
electric service switches before cleaning the
condenser.
! Warning
The condenser fins are sharp. Use care when
cleaning them.
SV1515
FIN
COMBS
CONDENSER
“COMB” DOWN
ONLY
! Caution
If water is allowed to remain in the ice machine in
freezing temperatures, severe damage to some
components could result. Damage of this nature is
not covered by the warranty.