P24AL & P34AL Service Manual
SERVICING OPERATIONS
12/2016
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Figure 9-3
ASCO Freezer Pressure Switch (2PS)
It is preferable that the freezing cycle be such that a small diameter hole remains in the center of the
ice cylinder (1/16” diameter for 7/8” diameter ice, 1/8” diameter for 1 1/8” diameter ice, 1/4”
diameter for 1 3/8” diameter ice). This insures that the freezing cycle is not extended unnecessarily
and eliminates a possible opaque core in the center of the ice, as well as a loss of production.
Control Circuit Protection.
The electrical control circuit of the machine is protected by a 6 amp
circuit breaker (CB4). If this breaker should open, the machine will immediately stop. Before
resetting the circuit breaker, open the disconnect switch and lock-out all power to the control panel.
Reset CB4 and restore power. Check circuitry with a voltmeter. If the machine was off for an
extended time, the crankcase heater must be energized for a minimum of four (4) hours and no liquid
refrigerant in the crankcase before restarting the machine. When ready to restart the machine,
depress the “Start” button. As usual, initiate a harvest cycle if there is ice remaining in the freezer.
Check Amp draw through the breaker for excessive load or unbalance.
Thawing Timer.
The thawing timer (2TR), Figure 9-4, governs the ice thawing period. It is located
inside the control panel (Figure 6-1). It is started by action of the freeze timer (2TR) or freezer
pressure switch (2PS), which energized the “1CR” relay. This timer is set prior to shipment for
approximately a three-minute period. To replace the timer, simply pull the timer from its base and
plug in another, set to “X1” and “Min” and set the thawing period for at least 30 seconds longer than
the time required to harvest the entire discharge of ice. If it should be necessary to change the setting
of the timer, turn the adjustment dial clockwise to increase the time or counter-clockwise to decrease
the time. Check thaw time after each adjustment.
Note: Thicker ice may require a longer thaw period, due to slower ice release time.
Summary of Contents for P-24AL
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Page 15: ...P24AL P34AL Service Manual INTRODUCTION 12 2016 1 5 Figure 1 2 P24AL Right Side ...
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