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SERVICE MANUAL
AC 46
AC 56
AC 86
Cubers
with storage
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Start up 12
Operational checks 12
SPECIFICATIONS
MIN. MAX.
Air temperature 10°C 40°C
Water temperature 5°C 35°C
Water pressure 1 bar 5 bar
Electr. voltage variations
from voltage rating
specified
on nameplate -10% +10%
25 25
10 10
24 24
ICE PRODUCED PER 24 HRS.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
23 23 21
21
22 22 32
21 21
20 20 38
32
19 19
18 38 18
17 17
16 16
32 27 21 15 10 o°C 32 27 21 15 10 o°C
°C
°F
WATER TEMPERATURE WATER TEMPERATURE
NOTE. With the unit in "built-in" conditions, the ice production is gradually reduced in respect to the
levels shown in the graf, up to a maximum of 10% at room temperatures higher than 32°C.
The daily ice-making capacity is directly related to the condenser air inlet temperature, water
temperature conditions of the condenser air filter and age of the machine.
To keep your SCOTSMAN CUBER at peak performance levels, periodic maintenance checks must
be carried out as indicated on Maintenance and Cleaning section of this manual.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:
HEIGHT 645 mm.
WIDTH 386 mm.
DEPTH 600 mm.
WEIGHT 42 Kgs.
AC 46 - CUBER
machine specifications
Bin Water req.
Model Cond. unit Finish Comp. HP Capacity lt/24 HR
AC 46 AS 6 Air 77*
Stainless steel 1/4 9 Kg.
AC 46 WS 6 Water 350*
SPECIFICATIONS
MIN. MAX.
Air temperature 10°C 40°C
Water temperature 5°C 35°C
Water pressure 1 bar 5 bar
Electr. voltage variations
from voltage rating
specified
on nameplate -10% +10%
32 33
10 10
ICE PRODUCED PER 24 HRS.
21 32
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
30
31
21
28 30 32
32
29 38
26
38
28
24
27
22 26
25
20
24
18 23
32 27 21 15 10 o°C 32 27 21 15 10 o°C
NOTE. With the unit in "built-in" conditions, the ice production is gradually reduced in respect to the
levels shown in the graf, up to a maximum of 10% at room temperatures higher than 32°C.
The daily ice-making capacity is directly related to the condenser air inlet temperature, water
temperature conditions of the condenser air filter and age of the machine.
To keep your SCOTSMAN CUBER at peak performance levels, periodic maintenance checks must
be carried out as indicated on Maintenance and Cleaning section of this manual.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:
HEIGHT 695 mm.
WIDTH 386 mm.
DEPTH 600 mm.
WEIGHT 45 Kgs.
AC 56 - CUBER
machine specifications
Bin Water req.
Model Cond. unit Finish Comp. HP Capacity lt/24 HR
AC 56 AS 6 Air 0 90 **
Stainless steel 1/4 12.5 Kg.
AC 56 WS 6 Water 270*
SPECIFICATIONS
MIN. MAX.
Air temperature 10°C 40°C
Water temperature 5°C 35°C
Water pressure 1 bar 5 bar
Electr. voltage variations
from voltage rating
specified
on nameplate -10% +10%
38 10 39 10
37
ICE PRODUCED PER 24 HRS.
21 38
36
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
35 37
34 36 21
32
33
35
32
31 34 32
38
30 38
33
29
28 32
27 31
26
30
25
24 29
32 27 21 15 10 o°C 32 27 21 15 10 o°C
NOTE. With the unit in "built-in" conditions, the ice production is gradually reduced in respect to the
levels shown in the graf, up to a maximum of 10% at room temperatures higher than 32°C.
The daily ice-making capacity is directly related to the condenser air inlet temperature, water
temperature conditions of the condenser air filter and age of the machine.
To keep your SCOTSMAN CUBER at peak performance levels, periodic maintenance checks must
be carried out as indicated on Maintenance and Cleaning section of this manual.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:
HEIGHT (without legs) 795 mm.
HEIGHT (with legs) 915 mm.
WIDTH 530 mm.
DEPTH 600 mm.
WEIGHT 45 Kgs.
AC 86 - CUBER
machine specifications
Bin Water req.
Model Cond. unit Finish Comp. HP Capacity lt/24 HR
AC 86 AS 6 Air 0143 **
Stainless steel 3/8 19 Kg.
AC 8 6 WS 6 Water 500*
D. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
NOTE. All external wiring should conform to NOTE. The water supply and the water drain
national, state and local standards and must be installed to conform with the local
regulations. code. In some case a licensed plumber and/
or a plumbing permit is required.
G. INSTALLATION PRACTICE
WARNING. This icemaker is not designed for outdoor installation and will not function in
ambient temperatures below 10°C (50°F) or above 40°C (100°F).
This icemaker will malfunction with water temperatures below 5°C (40°F) or above 35°C
(90°F).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The thermostat sensing bulb is located into a L. RED ALARM/RE-SET PUSH BUTTON
plastic tube (bulb holder) secured by two clips
directly to the evaporator serpentine. Located in the front of the machine (just beside
This control determines the length of the freezing the Master Switch) it works in conjuction with the
cycle and correspondingly the size of the cubes. Cleaning Remind Board and it’s activated when:
A lower setting will produce a larger cube • Consensing temperature is higher then 70°C
(oversize) while a higher setting a smaller cuber (air cooled version) - ON steady with machine
(shallow size). in OFF mode
When closed on contacts 3-2 it activates the • Condensing temperature is higher then 60°C
defrost or harvest cycle components. (water cooled version) - ON steady with
The cube size control is set up in the factory machine in OFF mode
(knob in the black dot position) and doesn't
require any adjustment when the ambient • Condenser sensor out of order - Blinking
temperature remains between 15 and 30°C twice and repeat with machine in OFF mode
(60 and 90°F). • Condenser air filter need to be cleaned - ON
steady with machine in ON mode
• Water system need to be cleaned - Slow
F. FAN MOTOR (Air cooled version) blinking with machine in ON mode.
The fan motor is electrically connected in parallel On the first two cases it’s possible to Re-Set the
to the water pump and it operates continuously operation of the machine pushing and hold the
only during the freezing cycle keeping the proper Red Alarm Re-Set Button by 5" till the Red Light
head pressure by circulating air through the is OFF.
condenser fins.
On the third case, it’s necessary first to replace
the condenser sensor then, push and hold for 5"
G. COMPRESSOR the Red Re-Set Button.
The hermetic compressor is the heart of the
refrigerant system and it is used to circulate and M. CLEANING REMIND PC BOARD
retrieve the refrigerant throughout the entire
system. It compresses the low pressure Located on the front left side of the machine, it
refrigerant vapor causing its temperature to rise works in conjuction with the condenser sensor
and become high pressure hot vapor (hot gas) and the Red Alarm Re-Set Push Button.
which is then released through the discharge
valve. It consists of a Printed Circuit Board with a step
down transformer (230V - 12V), a relay, a Dip
Switch with two keys, a Jumper for the set up of
H. WATER SPRAY SYSTEM the Cut OFF/Alarm condensing temperature
Through its nozzles it sprays the water in each (70°C - jumper OUT - for air cooled version and
individual cup to be frozen into ice. 60°C - jumper IN - for water cooled version), a
green four contacts connector for power IN and
OUT, a Red socket for the Water Level Sensor
I. CLEANING SWITCH (future use on EC series only), a Black socket for
the Condenser Sensor and a White socket for the
Located on the bottom side of the control box is Red Alarm Re-Set Push Button.
used to energize the water inlet and the hot gas
valves so to charge the water into the sump of the The main function of this PC Board is to switch
machine when neaded. OFF the machine when the condensing tempe-
rature is higher of its setting value or signal out
the need for the cleaning of the condenser air
J. HI PRESSURE CONTROL (Water cooled filter (air cooled only) or of the water system.
version)
Used only on the water cooled versions it operates The time between the signal out for the cleaning
to keep between 8.5 and 10 bars (120 ÷ 140 psig) of the water system can be modified according to
the hi-side or discharge pressure of the refrigerant the setting of the two Dip Switches as below:
system by energizing the coil of the water inlet
solenoid valve that control the cooling water flow TIME 1 2
to the condenser.
1 MONTH ON ON
3 MONTHS OFF ON
K. GREEN MASTER SWITCH PUSH
BUTTON 6 MONTHS ON OFF
1 YEAR OFF OFF
Located in the front of the machine it’s used to
switch ON and OFF the unit by pushing its green
push button. When ON, its green light is ON as Once cleaned the water system, it’s necessary to
well. cancel the time stored into the PC Board by
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pushing and hold for more then 20" the Red O. CONDENSER SENSOR
Alarm Re-Set Button till it starts to blink.
The condenser temperature sensor probe,
located within the condenser fins (air cooled
version) or in contact with the tube coil (water
N. CONDENSER AIR FILTER cooled version) detects the condenser tempe-
(Air cooled version) rature variations and signals them by supplying
current, at low voltage, to the P.C. BOARD.
Located in front of the air cooled condenser can In case the condenser temperature rises and
be removed by withdrawing it through the opening reaches 70°C (160°F) - on air cooled models - or
of the front panel for cleaning or replacing. 60°C (140°F) - on water cooled models - the
A lower plastic guide, installed inside the unit, is current arriving to the micro processor is such to
used for the correct sliding and location of the air cause an immediate and total stop of the machine
filter. operation.
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WIRING DIAGRAM
AC 46 - AC 56 / AIR AND WATER COOLED 230/50-60/1
The unit is shown on freezing cycle
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS
Unit will not run Blown fuse Replace fuse & check for cause of
blown fuse.
Red Alarm light ON Too Hi Condensing Temperature Reset the machine (Push & hold
the Reset Buttom for 5") and check
for reason why
Red Alarm light Blinking Twice Condenser sensor out of order Replace it
and repeat
Cubes too small Cube size control set improperly Check and adjust for proper
operation.
Capillary tube partially restricted Blow charge, add new gas & drier,
after evacuating system with
vacuum pump.
Shortage of water Water spilling out through curtain Check or replace curtain.
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS
Irregular cubes size & Some jets plugged Remove jet cover and clean.
some cloudy
Shortage of water See shortage of water.
Cubes too large Cube size control set improperly Check and adjust for proper operation.
Capillary tube partially restricted Blow charge, add new gas & drier,
after evacuating system with
vacuum pump.
Poor harvest Restriction in incoming water line Check water valve strainer and flow
control. If necessary enlarge the
flow control orifice.
Cube size control set for too large Re-set cube size control.
cubes
Water inlet valve not opening Valve coil with open winding.
Replace valve.
Hot gas valve orifice restricted Replace hot gas valve assy.
Unit won't harvest Inoperative cube size control Replace cube size control
Hot gas valve not opening Valve coil with open winding.
Replace valve.
Water solenoid valve not opening Valve coil with open winding.
Replace valve.
Excessive water in unit base Water tubing leaking Check. Tighten or replace.
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B. ICEMAKER
5. Check the bin thermostat to test shut-off. 2. Blow pressurised air on the opposite direction
Put a showelfull of ice cubes in contact with the of the condenser air flow so to remove the
bin thermostat bulb for at least one minute. dust accumulated.
This should cause the ice maker to shut off.
3. If pressurised air is not available, use tap
water always in the counter flow air diretcion.
Within few seconds after the removal of the Once cleaned shake it so to remove most of
ahowelfull of ice from bin thermostat bulb, the the accumulated water, then dry it using an
icemaker restarts. hair dryer.
NOTE. Within minutes after the ice is removed NOTE. In case the air filter strainer is damaged
from the bulb holder tube, the sensing bulb replace it with a new one.
inside the tube will warm up and cause the
icemaker to restart. This control is factory set 4. Install it again by pushing it through the front
and should not be reset until testing is panel opening.
performed.
D. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS OF
6. Check for refrigerant leaks. WATER SYSTEM
5. Unloose the two thumb scews and remove 8. Install again the spray platen, the curtain as
the curtain. well as the bottom plastic cup.
6. Lift up the entire spray platen from its bottom NOTE. The amount of Cleaner and the time
seat and take it out to clean it separately. needed for the cleaning of water system
depends of the water conditions.
Do the operation as per steps 12 and 13 twice so 17. Place again the evaporator cover and the
to be sure no more traces of descaling solution unit service panels.
remains into the sump.
18. At completion of the freezing and harvest
15. With machine in OFF mode pour on the cycle make sure of proper texture and clearness
upper side of the evaporator platen fresh water of the ice cubes and that, they do not have any
with a capfull of sanitizing solution then turn acid taste.
again the machine in normal operating mode so
to sanitize all the water system for approx. 10
minutes. ATTENTION. In case the ice cubes are
cloudy-white and have an acid taste, melt
them immediately by pouring on them
NOTE. Do not mix descaling with sanitizing some warm water. This to prevent that
solution to avoid the generation of a very somebody could use them.
aggressive acid.
19. Wipe clean and rinse the inner surfaces of
16. Switch OFF the machine and flush out the the storage bin.
sanitizing solution from the sump reservoir then
with the switch in "cleaning" position (II), switch it
ON again. REMEMBER. To prevent the accumulation
When water starts overflowing through the of undesirable bacteria it is necessary to
drain line, set the switch to "operation" (I) sanitize every week the interior of the storage
position. The unit is now ready to resume bin.
normal operation.