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Remote Condenser 

                    

 Introduction 

 

Page i 

 

How To Use This Manual 

 
Ice-O-Matic provides this manual as an aid to the service technician in installation and maintenance of 
remote condensers.  Do not attempt to perform installation, start-up or maintenance unless you have 
read and fully understand this manual. 
 
If, at any time, you encounter conditions that are not addressed in this manual, call, E-mail or write the 
Ice-O-Matic Service Department:  
 
Ice-O-Matic  

 

11100 E. 45

th

 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 outdoor installation. 
 
WARNING:  Always disconnect electrical power and shut off water supply whenever maintenance 
or repairs are performed on the ice machine and related equipment. 
 
CAUTION:  Always wear protective eyewear whenever maintenance or repairs are performed on 
the ice machine and related equipment. 
 

Summary of Contents for VRC

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION AND PARTS MANUAL REMOTE CONDENSERS MODELS VRC Ice O Matic 11100 East 45th Ave Denver Colorado 80239 Part Number 9081245 01 Date 3 08 ...

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Page 3: ...39 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 outdoor installation WARNI...

Page 4: ...ion Page i Table of Contents Page ii Freight Claim Procedure Page iii Warranty Page iv General Information Page 1 Installation Guidelines Page 2 Remote Refrigeration System Page 4 Component Description Page 5 Installation Page 6 Service Parts VRC Page 10 ...

Page 5: ...tainer 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 b...

Page 6: ...nage interruption in the electrical or water supply charges related to the replacement of non defective parts or components damage by fire flood or acts of God This warranty is valid only when installation service and preventive maintenance are performed by a Company authorized distributor a Company authorized service agency or a Company Regional Manager The Company reserves the right to refuse cl...

Page 7: ...E1806 7R3 ICE2106 7R3 VRC Condenser Note the warning symbol where it appears in this manual It is an alert for important safety information on a hazard that might cause serious injury Keep this manual for future reference Verify the ICE machine is compatible with the remote condenser Some ice machines and some remote condensers may or may not have a Mixing Valve Head Master Only one valve is requi...

Page 8: ...hould not be used in areas where sufficient airflow is not available in the area the ice maker is being installed or the heat being rejected by the condenser coil will be undesirable The 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...

Page 9: ...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 Verify the ICE machine is compatible with the remote condenser Some ice machines and some remote condensers may or may not have a Mixing Valve Head Master Only one valve is require...

Page 10: ...ing 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 pressure and high pressure liquid During the harvest cycle the hot gas solenoid valve normally closed during the freeze cycle opens and directs the high temperat...

Page 11: ...lve will not work properly The mixing valve will allow too much refrigerant to bypass 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 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...

Page 12: ...or electrical hook up 3 Make sure the supply voltage is the same as the rated voltage shown on the nameplate 4 Reference wiring diagram below for proper connections INSTALLATION NOTICE THE VRC SERIES REMOTE CONDENSER MAY ONLY BE USED WITH COMPATIBLE ICE O MATIC ICE MAKERS Electrical shock and or injury from moving parts inside this machine can cause serious injury Disconnect electrical supply volt...

Page 13: ...s lift the condenser assembly off of the skid 2 Locate the legs and leg braces attached to the condenser assembly Cut the wire ties and separate the legs from the condenser 3 Locate the fasteners that are in a bag attached to the condenser top panel 4 Assemble the legs and braces to the condenser as shown below ...

Page 14: ...Remote Condenser Installation Page 8 Vertical Air Flow ...

Page 15: ... ambient conditions Tubing should follow straight line routing whenever possible The lowest spot in the tubing run should be the connection at the rear of the icemaker Both the discharge line and liquid line quick connect couplers are supplied with a Schrader Valve on one end of the line set The Schrader Valve end should be connected to the remote condenser on both the discharge and liquid line fo...

Page 16: ... Leg 3013227 01 3013227 01 3013227 01 3013227 01 3013227 01 13 Leg Brace 3013228 01 3013228 01 3013228 01 3013228 01 3013306 01 14 T Nut Shipping Only N A N A N A N A N A 15 Brace 3013226 01 3013226 01 3013226 01 3013226 01 3013305 01 16 Cover Panel 3013232 01 3013232 01 N A N A N A 17 Center Panel 3013225 01 3013225 01 3013225 01 3013225 01 3013304 01 18 Front Panel 3013223 01 3013223 01 3013223 ...

Page 17: ...Remote Condenser Service Parts Page 11 ...

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