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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Maintenance and cleaning operations and damages as the lack of those activities: Are not
included on the warranty.
If a good maintenance is performed, the machine will continue producing a good quality ice and will be free
of damages.
Maintenance and cleaning intervals will depend on the conditions of the location and water quality.
CAUTION: At least, one revision and cleaning should be performed every six months.
On dusty environments, it might be necessary to clean the condenser on a monthly basis.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PROCEDURES:
** CAUTION: For all cleaning and maintenance operations: Disconnect the machine from the power
supply.
1. Water condenser
1. Disconnect the machine.
2. Disconnect the water inlet or close the bibb.
3. Disconnect the water inlet and outlet from the condenser.
4. Prepare a solution at the 50% of phosphoric acid and distilled or demineralized water.
5. Make the solution circulate through the condenser. (The solution is more effective if hot – between 35ºC
[95ºF] and 40ºC [104ºF]).
DO NOT USE HYDROCHLORIC ACID.
2. Air Condenser
1. Disconnect the machine.
2. Disconnect the water inlet or close the bibb.
3. Clean the louvered area with the help of an aspirator with a brush, non-metallic brush or low-pressure
air.
3. Cleaning of the Inlet filters
They are easily obstructed during the first days of operation, MAINLY WITH NEW PIPING
INSTALLATIONS.
Loose the hose and clean it under water.
4. Water Leak Control
When working on the machine, always check the water connections, status of the clamps and hoses with
the purpose of avoiding leakages and prevent damages or floods.
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