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P-24A&P-34ATUBE-ICEMACHINE Service Manual 50005/31/11
5/31/11
NOTICEThis manual is the property of the owner of this particular Tube-Ice machine.Model # Serial # .It is to be left on the premises with this machine at all times. After start-up,it should be stored in a safe place where it can be readily available whenneeded for future reference in maintaining troubleshooting or servicing.Failure to comply with this notice will result in unnecessary inconvenienceand possible additional expenses.This manual is intended as an informational tool for the installation,operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and servicing of this equipment.If an existing situation calls for additional information not found herein, wesuggest that you contact your distributor first. If further assistance orinformation is needed, please feel free to contact the factory at 502-6353000 or FAX at 502-635-3024 or 502-634-0479.IMPORTANT: The Warranty Registration/Start-Up Report found in thefront of this manual is to be completed and returned to the factory promptlyafter the official start-up.Please return to:5/31/11Tube Ice, LLC1000 W. Ormsby, Suite 19Louisville, KY 40210Att. Tube-Ice Service Department
Vogt Tube-Ice MachineMID & LARGE MACHINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION/START-UP REPORTMUST COMPLETE AND RETURN TO INITIATE WARRANTYMachine Model No.Serial No.Installed at: ( )Company NamePhoneAddressCityStateZipInstalled by: () / /Company NamePhoneDateAddressCityStateZipDescribe any damage to machine/repairs made:Start up by: ( ) / /Company NamePhoneDateAddressName of person starting up machine:PRE START-UP CHECKCHECKService Manual on handMachine room suitable 50 F minimum, 110 F maximumProper power supply, actual voltage , , (machine not running)Compressor crankcase heater on 12 hour minimumNecessary hand valves opened as requiredSolenoid valve stems in auto positionSystem leak checked/tightAuxiliary equipment overloads wired into control circuitCompressor oil level (1/4 glass min.)All water distributors in place (visually inspected)Water supply and drain lines installed and connected properlyCompressor, pump, cutter and other motor direction of rotation correctMake-up water float valve adjusted properlyHour meter in control panel connectedOPERATION CHECKMachine charged with refrigerant lbs. Actual voltage , , (machine running)Ambient temp. F Fan cycles On Off Tower water in F out FComp motor RLA , , , Actual , , ,Pump RLA , , , Actual , ,Cutter motor RLA , , , Actual , ,Suction pressure end of freezing , end of harvest Discharge pressure end of freezing , end of harvestEvaporator/suction line frost Receiver liquid level ecNote: Ice lb. per day can be found by:Harvest TimeMin/SecFirst Ice OutMin/Secice lb. per harvest(freeze time harvest time)All Ice OutMin/SecAvg. HoleSizeIce Lb. PerHarvestIce Lb. PerDayx 1440The machine operated satisfactorily for continuous hours. DateCommentsInstaller signature End user signaturePlease return to: Tube Ice LLC, 1000 W. Ormsby, Suite #19, Louisville, KY 402105/31/11
VOGT TUBE-ICE MACHINESP24AL & P34AL ModelInstallation, Service Manual, and Parts Catalog #12A-4171L14Tube Ice, LLC1000 W. Ormsby Avenue, Suite 19Louisville, Kentucky, 40210800-853-8648 502-635-3000Fax: 502-634-04795/31/11
iP24AL & P34AL Service ManualTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSVogt TUBE-ICE MACHINESModel P24A & P34APage No.1. INTRODUCTIONA Brief History Of Our Company .1-1Vogt Energy-Savings Tube-Ice Machines .1-1Preview.1-1Important Safety Notice.1-2Safety Symbols and What They Mean.1-2Special Precautions To Be Observed When Charging Refrigeration Systems.1-3Assembly Drawing Model P24A Tube-Ice Machine.1-4,1-5,1-6,1-7Assembly Drawing Model P34A Tube-Ice Machine.1-8,1-9,1-10, 1-112. RECEIPT OF YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINEInspection .2-1Description of Machine .2-1Safety Tags and Labels .2-1Model designation for P-Series Ice Machine, Figure 2-1.2-2Storage (prior to installation and start-up) .2-23. INSTALLING YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINEMachine Room .3-1Space Requirements.3-1Lifting Procedures .3-1P24A Space Diagram, FIGURE 3-1 .3-2,3-3P24A Foundation Layout, FIGURE 3-2 .3-4P34A Space Diagram, FIGURE 3-3 .3-5, 3-6P34A Foundation Layout, FIGURE 3-4 .3-7Lifting Procedure for P24A, FIGURE 3-5 .3-8Lifting Procedure for P34A, FIGURE 3-6 .3-9Piping and Drain Connections, Table 3-1 .3-10Make-Up Water In,.3-10Flushing Water In .3-10Compressor Cooling Water In and Out.3-10Water Tank Drain .3-11Water Tank Overflow .3-11Condenser water In and Out .3-115/31/11
P24AL & P34AL Service ManualiiTABLE OF CONTENTSPage No.Cooling Tower .3-11Condenser Water Requirements TABLE 3-2 .3-12Marley Cooling Tower Recommendations TABLE 3-3 .3-12Safety Valves .3-13Cooling Tower Piping Diagram, FIGURE 3-7 .3-14Freeze Protection, FIGURES 3-8, 3-9, 3-10 .3-15,3-16Wiring and Electrical Connections .3-16Power Supply Connections, FIGURE 3-11 .3-17Voltage Unbalance.3-17Current Unbalance .3-17Rotation Check .3-18Auxiliary Controls or Equipment.3-19Installation Review: A Checklist .3-20HOW YOUR TUBE-ICE MACHINE WORKSOperating Features.4-1Principle of Operation.4-1Freeze Period .4-1Harvest Period .4-2Piping Nomenclature .4-2Piping Schematic for P24A, FIGURE 4-1 .4-3Piping Schematic for P34A, FIGURE 4-2 .4-45. START-UP AND OPERATIONRefrigeration System Review .5-1Start-up Checklist .5-2Refrigerant Charge.5-2Ammonia Specification By Grade, TABLE 5-1 .5-2Special Precautions to be Observed when Charging Refrigeration Systems.5-2Charging From Tank Truck .5-3Charging From Cylinders .5-3Start-Up.5-5Adding Refrigerant .5-6Operating Tips .5-66. ELECTRICAL CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONSBin Level Control .6-1Safety Switches.6-1Control Panel (Door Opened), FIGURE 6-1.6-2Description of Control Panel Parts (Inside), TABLE 6-1 .6-2Control Panel (Door Closed), FIGURE 6-2.6-3Description of Control Panel Parts (Outer Door), TABLE 6-2.6-3Electrical Schematic All Voltages 50-60 Hz. Across Line Start, FIGURE 6-3 .6-45/31/11
iiiP24AL & P34AL Service ManualTABLE OF CONTENTSPage No.7. MAINTENANCEPreventive Maintenance.7-1Preventative Maintenance Form .7-2Ice-Making Section.7-3Cleaning Procedure.7-3Water Distributors, TABLE 7-1 .7-3Average Hole Size in Tube-Ice , TABLE 7-2.7-4Water Tank .7-4Water Cooled Condenser Cleaning .7-5Cooling Tower / Evap Condenser .7-5Cooling Tower Maintenance Schedule, TABLE 7-3 .7-5Compressor .7-6Compressor Maintenance, TABLE 7-4 .7-7Cutter Gear Reducer .7-7V-Belt Maintenance.7-88. TROUBLESHOOTINGList Of Symptoms.8-1Machine Stopped .8-2, 8-3Freeze-Up Due To Extended Freezing Period .8-4Freeze-Up Due To Ice Failing To Discharge .8-5Low Ice Capacity.8-6, 8-7Poor Ice Quality.8-7High Discharge Pressure.8-8Low Discharge Pressure .8-9High Suction Pressure.8-9Compressor Running Unloaded During Freeze .8-9Compressor Oil Pressure Low .8-10Compressor Loosing Oil Excessively .8-10Machine Short Cycles.8-11Shut Down By Oil Pressure Switch .8-11High Compressor Discharge Temperature.8-11Suction Line Frosting To Compressor .8-115/31/11
P24AL & P34AL Service ManualivTABLE OF CONTENTSPage No.9. SERVICE OPERATIONSAutomatic Blowdown (Harvest Cycle).9-1Cleaning the Ice Making Section .9-1Float Valve (Make-Up Water) .9-1Float Switch.9-1Hand Expansion Valve .9-2Freeze Timer.9-2Freezer Pressure Switch, FIGURE 9-1 .9-2High/Low Pressure Switch .9-3High/Low Pressure Switch, FIGURE 9-2.9-3Fan Control (Cooling Tower) .9-3Fan Control Switch, FIGURE 9-3 .9-3Compressor Crankcase Heater .9-4Oil Pressure Switch.9-4Oil Pressure Switch, FIGURE 9-4 .9-4Control Circuit Protection.9-4Thawing Timer .9-5Thawing Timer, FIGURE 9-5.9-5Condenser Cleaning.9-5Cutter Gear Reducer .9-6Drive Gear Replacement.9-6Gear Reducer Replacement .9-7Water Tank and Cutter Parts Weights, TABLE 9-1.9-9Water Tank Removal .9-9Cutter Assembly Removal and Installation.9-10Bearing Bracket and Cutter Disc Removal .9-10Cutter Shaft and Bearing Removal .9-11Cutter Shaft and Bearing Installation.9-11Cutter Height Adjustment.9-12Water Tank Installation .9-13P24A Cutter Assembly, FIGURE 9-5A.9-13P24A Water Tank Assembly, FIGURE 9-5B .9-14P24A and P34A Cutter and Water Tank Part No., TABLE 9-2.9-15, 9-16Cutter Ring Gear Replacement .9-16Cutter Blade Replacement .9-16Cutter Blade and Adapter Plate Adjustment, FIGURE 9-6.9-17Cutter Adapter Plate Installation.9-17Pumpdown .9-18Removal of Ammonia Refrigerant from the Machine .9-185/31/11
vP24AL & P34AL Service ManualTABLE OF CONTENTSPage No.Refrigerant Leaks.9-19Non-Condensable Gases .9-19Purging Non-Condensables .9-19Draining the Oil Trap.9-20Removing Excess Water from Ammonia .9-21Circulating Water Pump Motor .9-22The Thaw Gas Solenoid Valve .9-22Thaw Gas Solenoid Valve, FIGURE 9-7.9-23The Liquid Feed Solenoid Valve .9-23The Liquid Feed Solenoid Valve, FIGURE 9-8.9-24Water Flush Solenoid Valve .9-24Compressor Cooling Solenoid Valve ( dedicated high side only).9-24Compressor Oil Changing .9-24Compressor Inspection .9-25Belt Tension.9-25Compressor Servicing.9-2610. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIESCrushed Ice Production .10-2Length of Ice .10-2PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) .
5/31/11 VOGT TUBE-ICE MACHINES P24AL & P34AL Model Installation, Service Manual, and Parts Catalog #12A-4171L14 Tube Ice, LLC 1000 W. Ormsby Avenue, Suite 19
