Hoshizaki KM-61BAH, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Self Contained Crescent Cuber Models KM 61BAH KM 101BAH KM 151BAH KM 151BWH INSTRUCTION MANUAL Issued 6 14 2013 ...

Page 2: ...sibility of the installer Product failure or property damage due to improper installation is not covered under warranty Hoshizaki provides this manual primarily to assist qualified service technicians in the installation maintenance and service of the product Should the reader have any questions or concerns which have not been satisfactorily addressed please call write or send an e mail message to...

Page 3: ...s Connections 6 1 KM 61BAH 6 2 KM 101BAH 7 3 KM 151BAH 8 4 KM 151BWH 9 II Installation and Operating Instructions 10 A Checks Before Installation 10 B How to Remove Panels 11 C Location 12 D Setup 12 E Electrical Connection 13 F Water Supply and Drain Connections 14 1 Icemaker 14 2 Water Cooled Condenser 16 G Final Checklist 18 H Startup 19 III Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions 20 A Cleaning 2...

Page 4: ...uires an independent power supply of proper capacity See the nameplate for electrical specifications Failure to use an independent power supply of proper capacity can result in a tripped breaker blown fuse damage to existing wiring or component failure This could lead to heat generation or fire THE APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED The appliance is equipped with a NEMA 5 15 three prong grounding plug to ...

Page 5: ...er supply drain connection and maintenance instructions carefully to reduce the risk of costly water damage In areas where water damage is a concern install in a contained area with a floor drain Install the appliance in a location that stays above freezing Normal operating ambient temperature must be within 45 F to 100 F 7 C to 38 C If using the optional drain pump test its operation every time t...

Page 6: ... nameplate We reserve the right to make changes in specifications and design without prior notice Model Number KM 61BAH KM 101BAH KM 151BAH KM 151BWH AC Supply Voltage 115 60 1 115 60 1 115 60 1 115 60 1 Amperes 3 4 AMPS 5 2 AMPS 7 0 AMPS 6 8 AMPS Design Pressure HI 250PSI LO 150PSI HI 250PSI LO 150PSI HI 250PSI LO 150PSI HI 250PSI LO 150PSI Refrigerant R134a 7 1 oz R134a 7 8 oz R134a 8 5 oz R134a...

Page 7: ...6 B Dimensions Connections 1 KM 61BAH Unit mm inches ...

Page 8: ...7 2 KM 101BAH Unit mm inches ...

Page 9: ...8 3 KM 151BAH Unit mm inches ...

Page 10: ...9 4 KM 151BWH Unit mm inches ...

Page 11: ...ping container and immediately report any damage to the carrier Upon opening the container any concealed damage should also be immediately reported to the carrier Remove the panels to prevent damage when installing the icemaker See B How to Remove Panels Remove the package containing the accessories Remove the protective plastic film from the panels If the icemaker is exposed to the sun or to heat...

Page 12: ...h ends B How to Remove Panels See Fig 1 Louver Remove the air filter Lift it up and towards you Push down snap tabs at the top on both sides by a flat head screwdriver pull towards you slightly and lift off Top Panel Remove the screws Slide rearward and lift off Rear Cover Remove the screws Pull towards you Rear Cover Rear View ...

Page 13: ...in a contained area with a floor drain The icemaker requires no clearance at either side But allow enough space at rear for water supply and drain connections at least 12 30 cm clearance at front and at least 0 6 15 mm clearance at top for maintenance Level the icemaker from side to side and front to rear by adjusting the legs Location should provide a firm and level foundation for the equipment D...

Page 14: ...nt 3 prong wall outlet If the outlet is a 2 prong outlet it is your personal responsibility to have a qualified electrician replace it with a properly grounded independent 3 prong wall outlet Do not remove the ground prong from the power cord and do not use an adapter plug Failure to properly ground the appliance could result in death or serious injury Do not use an extension cord To reduce the ri...

Page 15: ...e Representative or local Hoshizaki distributor for recommendations A plumbing permit and services of a licensed plumber may be required in some areas The icemaker drain line and water cooled condenser drain line if applicable must be run separately For gravity drain installation drain lines must have 1 4 fall per foot 2 cm per 1 m on horizontal runs to get good flow A vented tee connection is als...

Page 16: ...ID Hard Pipe Minimum 1 4 Nominal ID Copper Water Tubing Trap An icemaker water supply line shut off valve and drain valve must be installed Be sure there is sufficient extra water supply line and drain line for the appliance to be pulled out for service Be sure there is sufficient extra water supply line and drain line for the appliance to be pulled out for service Separate piping to approved drai...

Page 17: ...erature must be in the 45 F to 90 F 7 C to 32 C range Fig 5 KM 151BWH 2 inch 5 cm air gap Drain Floor Icemaker Water Supply Inlet 1 2 FPT Icemaker Drain Outlet 3 4 FPT Condenser Drain Outlet 1 2 FPT Condenser Water Supply Inlet 1 2 FPT To approved floor drain 1 4 fall per foot Icemaker Water Supply Line Shut off Valve Icemaker Water Supply Line Drain Valve Minimum 1 4 Nominal ID Copper Water Tubin...

Page 18: ... maintain the proper high side pressure the condenser water supply inlet temperature must be in the 45 F to 90 F 7 C to 32 C range Fig 6 KM 151BWH Icemaker Water Supply Inlet 1 2 FPT Icemaker Drain Outlet 3 4 FPT Condenser Return Outlet 1 2 FPT Condenser Water Supply Inlet 1 2 FPT 2 inch 5 cm air gap Drain Floor To approved floor drain 1 4 fall per foot Icemaker Water Supply Line Shut off Valve Ic...

Page 19: ...ments 6 Has the power supply voltage been checked or tested against the nameplate rating Is the power supply a properly grounded independent 3 prong wall outlet 7 Are the water supply and drain lines sized as specified Are the water supply line shut off valve s and drain valve s installed Has the water supply pressure been checked to ensure a minimum of 10 PSIG and a maximum of 113 PSIG 8 Is the c...

Page 20: ...g the appliance into the electrical outlet WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock do not touch the control switch or plug with damp hands 4 Move the control switch to the ICE position 5 Allow the icemaker to operate for 10 minutes to fill up the water tank 6 Move the control switch to the WASH position 7 Allow the icemaker to run for 5 minutes 8 Move the control switch to the OFF position th...

Page 21: ...G CHOKING HAZARD Ensure all components fasteners and thumbscrews are securely in place after any cleaning or maintenance is done to the unit Make sure that none have fallen into the storage bin A Cleaning HOSHIZAKI recommends cleaning this unit at least once a year More frequent cleaning however may be required in some existing water conditions WARNING To prevent injury to individuals and damage t...

Page 22: ...ne hose to drain the water See Fig 7 Reconnect the silicone hose back in its correct position after all of the water has drained 8 Move the control switch to the ICE position to fill the water tank with water 9 After 3 minutes move the control switch to the WASH position 10 After 5 minutes move the control switch to the OFF position 11 Disconnect the silicone hose to drain the water See Fig 7 Reco...

Page 23: ...h The bin control switch is accessible by removing the water tank Pull the switch towards you for easy maintenance This is the front view with the door opened and the water tank removed Fig 8 Bracket L Snap both ends Evaporator Pump Motor Bracket R Float Switch Cube Guide Water Tank This illustration shows KM 61BAH The float switch location is different for KM 151BAH BWH behind the pump motor Push...

Page 24: ...olution and rinse the parts thoroughly with water 4 Replace the removed parts in their correct positions in the reverse order of which they were removed 5 Dilute approximately 0 5 fl oz 15 ml or 1 tbs of a 5 25 sodium hypochlorite solution chlorine bleach with 1 gallon 3 8 lit of warm water Using a chlorine test strip or other method confirm that you have a concentration of about 200 ppm 6 Pour th...

Page 25: ...efore removing ice Use the plastic scoop provided accessory The storage bin is for ice use only Do not store anything else in the storage bin Clean the scoop and the storage bin liner using a neutral cleaner Rinse thoroughly after cleaning 3 Air Filters air cooled model only Plastic mesh air filters remove dirt and dust from the air and keep the condenser from getting clogged As the filters get cl...

Page 26: ...air filter if it has not already been removed 2 Move the control switch on the control box to the OFF position 3 Wait 3 minutes 4 Close the icemaker water supply line shut off valve and open the icemaker water supply line drain valve See Fig 4 5 or 6 5 Allow the line to drain by gravity 6 Attach compressed air or carbon dioxide supply to the icemaker water supply line drain valve 7 Move the contro...

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Page 28: ...enser water supply line drain valve 5 Open the water regulating valve by using a screwdriver to pry up on the spring retainer underneath the spring While holding the valve open blow out the condenser using the compressed air or carbon dioxide supply until water stops coming out Note Be sure to close the water regulating valve as before 6 Close the condenser water supply line drain valve If connect...