10TA Service Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
4/23/14
8-6
SYMPTOM:
Poor ice quality.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Excessive concentration of solids in the
water tank, usually indicated by a build-up of
mineral deposit on the sides and bottom of
the tank.
Perform a cleaning procedure as well as
removing the freezer cover and cleaning the
water
distributors.
Adjust
continuous
blowdown.
Insufficient water supply, indicated by a low
level in the tank.
Check water pressure, 30 PSIG is recommended
minimum. Check for a water line restriction,
partially closed valve, or defective make-up
water float valve. Make sure the water tank
drain valve is closed.
Water pump rotation wrong direction.
Check rotation in relation with arrow on pump
housing, and reverse two wires at the motor if
necessary.
Low refrigerant charge.
Check refrigerant level mark on the receiver,
and on the painted portion of the gage glass
guard. Perform a pumpdown if necessary. Be
sure to keep the gage glass cocks closed when
finished checking the level.
Insufficient blowdown during harvest
Check for proper operation of the siphon
vacuum break valve and restrictions or traps in
the water tank drain assembly.
Summary of Contents for P18FXT
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