ICE MACHINES Q-Model Service Manual

Section 3MaintenanceWater Pump! WarningDisconnect the electric power to the ice machine atthe electric service switch box and turn off the watersupply.1. Disconnect the water pump power cord.Ice Thickness Probe1. Compress the side of the ice thickness probe nearthe top hinge pin and remove it from the bracket.DISCONNECTWIRE LEADCOMPRESSHINGE PIN TOREMOVEPOWERCORDWATERPUMPLOOSENSCREWSICETHICKNESSPROBESV1619PUMPOUTLETSV1618Figure 3-9. Water Pump Removal2. Disconnect the hose from the pump outlet.3. Loosen the screws securing the pump mountingbracket to the bulkhead.4. Lift the pump and bracket assembly off the screws.Figure 3-10. Ice Thickness Probe RemovalNOTE: At this point, the ice thickness probe can easilybe cleaned. If complete removal is desired, continue withstep 2 below.! WarningDisconnect the electric power to the ice machine atthe electric service switch box.2. Disconnect the wire lead from the control boardinside the electrical control box.Ice Thickness Probe Cleaning1. Mix a solution of Manitowoc ice machine cleanerand water (2 ounces of cleaner to 16 ounces ofwater) in a container.2. Soak ice thickness probe in container of cleaner/water solution while disassembling and cleaningwater circuit components (soak ice thickness probefor 10 minutes or longer).3. Clean all ice thickness probe surfaces including allplastic parts (do not use abrasives). Verify the icethickness probe cavity is clean. Thoroughly rinse icethickness probe (including cavity) with clean water,then dry completely. Incomplete rinsing anddrying of the ice thickness probe can causepremature harvest.4. Reinstall ice thickness probe, then sanitize all icemachine and bin/dispenser interior surfaces.Part No. 80-1100-3 3-11