2. LOW ICE PRODUCTION
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Gas leaks.
1. See 1 - [5] - a).
2. Refrigerant line
clogged.
2. Replace the clogged
component.
a) Refrigerant Line
3. Overcharged.
3. Recharge.
1. Dirty Air Filter or
Condenser.
1. Clean.
2. Ambient or condenser
water temperature too
warm.
2. Check for recommended
temperature.
3. Condenser water
pressure too low or off.
3. Check and get
recommended pressure.
4. Fan rotating too slow.
4. See 3 - [1] - a).
b) High-side
Pressure Too
High
5. Water Regulating
Valve clogged.
5. Clean.
c) Expansion Valve
(not adjustable)
1. Low-side pressure
exceeding the limit.
1. Replace.
[1] Low ice
production.
d) Evaporator
1. Evaporator pipe
crushed.
1. Replace.
3. OTHERS
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Bearing worn out.
1. Replace.
2. Fan blade deformed.
2. Replace fan blade.
a) Fan Motor
(Condenser Unit)
3. Fan blade does not
move freely.
3. Replace.
1. Bearings worn out, or
cylinder valve broken.
1. Replace.
b) Compressor
2. Mounting pad out of
position.
2. Reinstall.
c) Refrigerant Lines
1. Rub or touch lines or
other surfaces.
1. Replace.
d) Gear Motor (Ice
Making)
1. Bearing or Gear
wear/damage.
1. Replace.
1. Low-side pressure too
low.
1. See if Expansion Valve
Bulb is mounted properly,
and replace the valve if
necessary.
e) Evaporator
2. Scale on inside wall of
Freezing Cylinder.
2. Remove Auger. Use a
solution of lime removing
cleaner to clean
periodically.
If water is found to surpass
the following levels, install
a conditioner.
Hardness
50 ppm
Silica
30 ppm
[1] Abnormal
noise
f) Heater
1. Broken.
1. Replace.
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