Operation
OPERATIONAL CHECKS
General
Manitowoc ice machines are factory-operated and adjusted
before shipment. Normally, new installations do not require
any adjustment.
To ensure proper operation, always follow the Operational
Checks:
• when starting the ice machine for the first time
• after a prolonged out of service period
• after cleaning and sanitizing
NOTE: Routine adjustments and maintenance procedures are
not covered by the warranty.
MINIMUM/MAXIMUM SLAB WEIGHT
Adjust ice thickness to meet chart specifications.
Model
i300
i320 - i450 - i520
i500 - i680 - i686 i690 - i696
i600 - i606
i850 - i870 - i890 - i976
i906 -i1000 - i1006 - i1070
i1200
i1090
i1400 - i1406
i1470
i1800
i1870 - i2170 - i2176
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Minimum
Maximum
Ice Weight Per
Ice Weight Per
Cycle
Cycle
lbs
lbs
Grams
Grams
2.40 lbs
2.80 lbs
1089 grams
1270 grams
3.40 lbs
3.90 lbs
1542 grams
1769 grams
4.60 lbs
5.20 lbs
2087 grams
2359 grams
4.12 lbs
4.75 lbs
1869 grams
2155 grams
5.75 lbs
6.50 lbs
2608 grams
2948 grams
6.2 lbs
7.2 lbs
2812 grams
3266 grams
7.50 lbs
8.20 lbs
3402 grams
3719 grams
7.50 lbs
8.50 lbs
3402 grams
3856 grams
10.25 lbs
11.50 lbs
4649 grams
5216 grams
12.0 lbs
14.0 lbs
5443 grams
6350 grams
13.20 lbs
14.80 lbs
5987 grams
6713 grams
15.5 lbs
16.75 lbs
7031 grams
7598 grams
Ice Thickness Check
After a harvest cycle, inspect the ice cubes in the ice storage
bin. The ice thickness probe is factory-set to maintain the ice
bridge thickness at 1/8" (3 mm).
NOTE: Make sure the water curtain is in place when
performing this check. It prevents water from splashing out
of the water trough.
1. Inspect the bridge connecting the cubes. It should be
about 1/8" (3 mm) thick.
2. If adjustment is necessary, turn the ice thickness probe
adjustment screw clockwise to increase bridge thickness,
counterclockwise to decrease bridge thickness. Set at
9/32" (7 mm) gap between ice thickness probe and
evaporator as starting point, then adjust to achieve a
1/8" (3 mm) bridge thickness.
NOTE: Turning the adjustment one-third of a turn will change
the ice thickness about 1.5 mm (1/16").
ADJUSTING SCREW
3 mm (1/8")
ICE BRIDGE THICKNESS
PLACE 7 mm (9/32") DRILL BIT HERE
BETWEEN PROBE AND EVAPORATOR
TO SET INITIAL GAP
Ice Thickness Check
Make sure the ice thickness probe wire doesn't restrict movement
of the probe.
Part Number: 000013325 Rev 02 6/17
Section 3