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SERVICE AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
GEM0650A/W,GEM0956A/W and GEM1256A/W
GEM0655 Air
ICE-O-Matic
11100 East 45th Ave
Denver, Colorado 80239
Part Number 9081350-01 Date 2/07
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GEM0650/0956/1256 A/W Forward How To Use This Manual ICE-O-Matic provides this manual as an aid to the end user and service technician in installation and maintenance of the GEM Series ice machines. 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 th 11100 E
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GEM0650/0956/1256 A/W Table Of Contents Table of Contents Forward........................................................................................................................................ Page i Table Of Contents........................................................................................................................ Page ii Freight Claim Procedure.............................................................................................................. Pa
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GEM0650/0956/1256 A/W Freight Claim Procedure Important! Inspect Promptly This merchandise has been carefully inspected and packed in accordance with the carrier’s packing specifications. Responsibility for safe delivery has been assumed by the carrier. If loss or damage occurs, you as the consignee must file a claim with the carrier and hold the container for carrier’s inspection. Visible Loss or Damage Any external evidence of loss or damage must be fully described and noted on you
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GEM0650/0956/1256 A/W Warranty ICE-O-Matic Parts and Labor Domestic & International Limited Warranty Mile High Equipment LLC (the “Company”) warrants ICE-O-Matic brand ice machines, ice dispensers, remote condensers, water filters, and ice storage bins to the end customer against defects in material and factory workmanship for the following: • Cube ice machines, compressed ice machines and remote • Ice storage bins -Twenty-four (24) month parts and labor condensers. - Thirty-six
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GEM0650/0956/1256 A/W For the Installer Installation Guidelines: For proper operation of the ICE-O-Matic ice machine, the following installation guidelines must be followed. Failure to do so may result in loss of production capacity, premature part failures, and may void all warranties. Ambient Operating Temperatures: Minimum Operating Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Maximum Operating Temperature 100°F (38°C) Note: ICE-O-Matic ice makers and dispensers are not approved for outdoor instal
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GEM0650/0956/1256 A/W For The Installer GEM0650/0655/0956A/W Page 2
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GEM0650/0956/1256 A/W For the Installer Bin Application The GEM Series are designed to fit the following ICE-O-Matic Bins. ●B42, using Bin Top KBT 24 (Note: GEM0650, GEM0655 and GEM0956 ONLY) ●B25, B40 B55 using Bin Top KBT19. ●B100 using Bin Top KBT 23 (one unit) or KBT 22 (two units). ●B120, B150, B170-Not designed for GEM Series. Dispenser Application The GEM Series can be placed on and used with certain ice and beverage dispensers. Kits are required for proper operation.
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GEM0650/0956/1256 A/W For the Installer Location: ICE-O-Matic ice machines are designed to be installed indoors in a controlled environment. Install the ice machine in a location where it has enough space around it to be accessible for service. A minimum of 6 inches must be allowed at the back for air circulation on air cooled models. Try to avoid hot, dirty and crowded locations. Be sure that the location of the machine is within the environmental limitations. Storage Bin: Remov
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GEM 0650/0956/1256 A/W For the Installer Allow 6 “Clearance for Air Circulation Allow 6 “Clearance for Air Circulation A proper installation locates the Two Units on One Bin ice machine indoors, but in a place where the heat and noise it produces are not objectionable. Air cooled machines discharge hot air out the back and must have a minimum of 6 inches of clearance behind the ice machine. Space for maintenance access is a
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GEM0650/0956/1256 A/W For the Plumber Water Inlet: ●Air Cooled Models: The recommended water supply is clean, cold water. Use 3/8 inch O.D. copper tubing, connect to the 3/8 inch male flare at the back of the cabinet. Install a hand valve near the machine to control the water supply. ●Water Cooled Models: A separate 3/8 inch O.D. copper line is recommended, with a separate hand valve to control it. Connect to the 3/8 inch FPT condenser inlet at the back of the cabinet. The water
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GEM0650/0956/1256 A/W For the Electrician Electrical Connections: Check the ice machine nameplate (located on the back panel) for the voltage requirements, and minimum circuit ampacity. The ice machine requires a solid chassis to earth ground. Connect the ice machine to its own electrical circuit so it is individually fused. Voltage variation must remain within the limitations, even under starting conditions. Note: All external wiring must conform to national, state and local e
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GEM0650/0956/1256A/W For the Installer Final Check List: _______1. Is the ice machine installed indoors in a location where the air and water temperatures are controlled and where they do not exceed the design limitations? _____2. Is there an electrical service disconnect within sight of the installed machine? _____3. Has the voltage been checked and compared to the nameplate requirements? _____4. Have all the plumbing connections been made and checked for leaks? _
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GEM0650/0956/1256 A/W Start Up Pre-Start Inspection: 1. Remove the front and side service panels. 2. Check that any shipping blocks have been removed. 3. Inspect the interior of the ice machine for loose screws or wires. 4. Check that no refrigerant lines are rubbing each other. 5. Check that the fan blades turn freely (Air Cooled). 6. Check that the unit is installed correctly according to the final check list on page 8. Start Up: 1. Go through the pre-start inspection. 2. Open
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GEM0650/0956/1256 A/W Component Description ●Control Box: Contains the electrical controls that operate the machine. ●High Pressure Cut Out Switch: An auto-reset switch sensing the high side refrigeration pressure. It will shut the machine off if the discharge pressure exceeds 450 psig. ●Low Pressure Cut Out Switch: An auto-reset switch sensing the low side refrigeration pressure. It will disconnect power to the circuit board and shut down the machine if the low pressure falls too low
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GEM0650/0956/1256 A/W Component Description ●Contactor: A definite purpose contactor connecting the compressor and the fan motor to the power supply. ●Circuit Board: Controls the operation of the ice machine using input from the sensors and pressure controls. Switches loads on and off thru relays. (Reference Photo Below) ●Potential Relay: The compressor start relay. ●Mode (ON/OFF) Switch: Manual control for the machine. Control Board Water OK Light Power Light Servi
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GEM0650/0956/1256 A/W Component Description ●Evaporator: A refrigerated vertical tube filled with water and containing a water seal and auger. ●Auger: A solid stainless steel double spiral auger, it pushes the ice crystals up to the top of the evaporator. ●Water Seal: A two part “face” seal, the top half rotating with the auger, the bottom half stationary, the sealing action being where the two “faces” meet. ●Ice Sweep: A plastic cap with “fingers”. It revolves with the auger to “sw
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GEM0650/0956/1256 A/W Electrical Sequence Electrical Sequence: There are 7 indicator lights on the control board: ●WTR-OK: (Water OK) Green. Normal=Glowing. Glow when there is water in the reservoir. ●PWR-OK: (Power OK) Green. Normal=Glowing. Glows when the power board has power and is functional. ●Service: Red. Normally Off. ●Freeze: Red. Normally glowing when making ice. ●Bin Full: Red. Normally Off when making ice. ●LED1: White. Located next to the Control Board’s Compr
