Ice-O-Matic RCA1001, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...9081487 01 Rev G 11100 E 45th Avenue Denver CO 80239 WWW iceomatic com INSTALLATION MANUAL REMOTE CONDENSERS RCA1001 RCA1061 RCA2061 RCA3061 RCA3561 RGA1001 HM RGA1061 HM ...

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Page 3: ...45th Ave Denver Co 80239 Attn Technical Service Department E Mail Tech service iceomatic com Telephone Numbers 800 423 3367 All Departments 888 349 4423 Technical Assistance Only After Hours Only Any Service communication must include Model Number Serial Number A detailed explanation of the problem Keep this manual for future reference Ice O Matic icemakers and dispensers are not approved for outd...

Page 4: ...Contents Page ii Freight Claim Procedure Page iii General Information Page 1 Remote Refrigeration System Page 7 Component Description Page 8 Installation Guidelines Page 9 Condenser Leg Installation Page 10 Refrigeration Tubing Routing Page 11 Coupling Instructions Page 13 ...

Page 5: ...ntainer for carrier s inspection Visible Loss or Damage Any external evidence of loss or damage must be fully described and noted on your freight bill or express receipt and signed by the carrier s agent The claim should be filed on a form available from the carrier Concealed Loss or Damage If loss or damage does not appear until merchandise has been unpacked make a written request for inspection ...

Page 6: ...561 30 85 30 85 41 79 1051222 02 VRC5061B RGA1001 HM 30 85 30 85 37 01 1051222 01 RGA1061 HM 30 85 30 85 37 01 1051222 01 The RGA models DO NOT have a Mixing Valve in the condenser The RCA and RGA models DO NOT include side grills they can be ordered as a Field Install Kit See Specific Model Number for Kit Part Number Note the warning symbol where it appears in this manual It is an alert for impor...

Page 7: ...r Dimensions Inches 30 85 x 30 85 x 37 01 Remote Condenser Ice Machine Model RCA1001 CIM0530R RCA1061 CIM0535R CIM0636R RGA1001 HM GEM0650R MFI0800R RGA1061 HM GEM0956R GEM1306R MFI1256R MFI1506R The RGA models DO NOT have a Mixing Valve in the condenser ...

Page 8: ...nformation Page 3 Condenser Dimensions Inches 30 85 X 30 85 X X41 79 Remote Condenser Ice Machine Model RCA2061 CIM0825R CIM0826R CIM0835R CIM0836R CIM0837R CIM1125R CIM1126R CIM1135R CIM1136R CIM1137R RCA3561 CIM2046R CIM2047R ...

Page 9: ...Remote Condenser General Information Page 4 Condenser Dimensions Inches 30 85 X 30 85 X 37 10 Remote Condenser Ice Machine Model RCA3061 CIM1845R CIM1446R CIM1447R ...

Page 10: ...condenser coil should not be exposed to temperatures below 20 F 29 C or above 120 F 49 C The remote condenser functions as a normal refrigeration system until the temperature at the condenser coil drops below 70 F At this time the mixing valve will begin to bypass enough hot gas from the discharge line directly into the receiver to keep the liquid line feeding the expansion valve at a steady press...

Page 11: ...e RGA remote condensers Do Not have a mixing valve in the condenser Maximum Rise is 35 feet Maximum Drop is 15 feet Maximum equivalent run is 100 feet Formula for figuring maximum equivalent run is as follows Rise x 1 7 Drop x 6 6 horizontal run equivalent run Examples 35 ft rise x 1 7 40 ft horizontal 99 5 equivalent feet line run 35 ft rise 40 ft horizontal 10 ft drop x 6 6 34 ft horizontal 100 ...

Page 12: ...s The low temperature and pressure refrigerant leaving the evaporator is directed through the suction line heat exchanger and is returned to the compressor There it is compressed to a high temperature and high pressure gas It is then directed to a condenser to be converted again to a high temperature and high pressure liquid During the harvest cycle the hot gas solenoid valve normally closed durin...

Page 13: ...s the condenser Receiver The quantity of liquid refrigerant in the receiver will vary with the temperature at the condenser coil Liquid Line Solenoid and Pump Down Low Pressure Control ICE Series When the bin is full or the ON OFF switch is turned to the OFF position the liquid line solenoid valve closes and the system begins to pump down When the low pressure reaches 10 20 psi the pump down low p...

Page 14: ...ical hook up 4 Make sure the supply voltage is the same as the rated voltage shown on the nameplate 5 Reference wiring diagram below for proper connections INSTALLATION NOTICE THE RCA RGA SERIES REMOTE CONDENSERS MAY ONLY BE USED WITH COMPATIBLE ICE O MATIC ICE MAKERS All Rack type Condenser systems must receive prior approval from Ice O Matic Engineering Electrical shock and or injury from moving...

Page 15: ...ng nuts which are preinstalled on the base studs DO NOT remove the nuts Slide the legs in position and retighten the nuts Roof Attachment 1 Install and attach the remote condenser to the roof of the building using the methods and practices of construction that conform to the local building codes including having a roofing contractor secure the remote condenser to the roof 2 Have an electrician con...

Page 16: ...he icemaker 4 as shown with a vertical air flow 2 All excess tubing 1 should be routed inside the building and coiled in a vertical spiral as shown 3 to prevent oil trapping in the lines Any tubing run outside should be insulated to protect it from surrounding ambient conditions Tubing should follow straight line routing whenever possible The lowest spot in the tubing run should be the connection ...

Page 17: ...s through 2 Have the roofing contractor cut a minimum hole for the refrigerant lines of 1 750 inch Check local codes a separate hole may be required for the electrical power to the condenser CAUTION DO NOT KINK OR CRIMP REFRIGERANT TUBING WHEN INSTALLING IT 3 Route the refrigerant lines through the roof opening Follow straight line routing whenever possible Any excess tubing MUST remain within the...

Page 18: ... hand until it is certain that the threads are properly engaged 4b Using two wrenches one to rotate the swivel nut and one to hold the tubing tighten each coupling It is CRITICAL that ONLY the NUT on the precharged tube be turned or the diaphragms will be torn loose by the piercing knives and be loose in the refrigeration system causing severe operational problems Note As the coupling is tightened...