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  • Page 1

    Installation and User's Manual for Flake and Nugget Ice Machine Models FME504, FME804, NME454, NME654[...]

  • Page 2

    INTRODUCTION To the owner or user: This manual is intended to provide you with the information needed to install, start up, clean, and maintain this ice system. This is a modular ice system that fits a variety of Scotsman ice storage bins. NME454, 654 & FME504, 804 January 2007 Page 1 Table of Contents FOR THE INSTALLER ············[...]

  • Page 3

    FOR THE INSTALLER These machines fit the following Scotsman products, check sales literature for other possible combinations: · SB480 and extensions (with bin top KBT18) · HTB555 or BH550 using bin top KBT14 or KBT20 · BH801 using bin top KBT28 · BH900 using bin top KBT24 NME Dispenser Applications The NME models can be placed on and used with [...]

  • Page 4

    NME454, 654 & FME504, 804 January 2007 Page 3 *Bin Top Kit Required SAMPLE BIN AND MACHINE COMBINATIONS FME804 ON BH550* NME654 ON BH801* FME804 ON BH900* The Nameplate is located on the back of the machine. A Serial Number Plate is located inside the cabinet, behind the front panel.[...]

  • Page 5

    FOR THE INSTALLER Location: Install the machine be installed in a location where it has enough space around it to be accessible for service. A minimum of 6" must be allowed at the back and sides for air circulation on air cooled models. Try to avoid hot, dirty and crowded locations. Be sure that the location for the machine is within the envir[...]

  • Page 6

    NME454, 654 & FME504, 804 January 2007 Page 5 FOR THE INSTALLER: Location TWO UNITS ON ONE BIN ALLOW ROOM FOR AIR CIRCULATION AND SERVICE ACCESS ALLOW AIR SPACE ON BOTH SIDES Airflow Notice: Air flow is in the sides and out the back.[...]

  • Page 7

    FOR THE PLUMBER CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE CODES Water Inlet Air Cooled Models: Use 3 8 " O.D. copper tubing to connect cold potable water to the 3 8 " male flare fitting at the back of the cabinet. Install a hand valve near the machine to control the water supply. Water Treatment: In most areas, a water filter of some type will be useful.[...]

  • Page 8

    FOR THE ELECTRICIAN CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE CODES Connect the electrical power to the machine to the wires in the junction box at the rear of the machine. Check the nameplate (located on the back panel) for the voltage requirements, and for the minimum circuit ampacity. The machine requires a solid chassis to earth ground wire. The ice machine sh[...]

  • Page 9

    NME454, 654 & FME504, 804 January 2007 Page 8 INITIAL 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 machine for loose screws or wires. Check that no refrigerant lines are rubbing each other. Check that the fan blade turns freely (air[...]

  • Page 10

    CLEANING & SANITIZING A Scotsman Ice System represents a sizable investment of time and money in any company ’s business. In order to receive the best return for that investment, it MUST receive periodic maintenance. It is the USER’S RESPONSIBILITY to see that the unit is properly maintained. It is always preferable, and less costly in the [...]

  • Page 11

    1. The bin control is a device that senses light, therefore it must be kept clean so it can “see”. At least twice a year, remove the bin control sensors from the base of the ice chute, and wipe the inside clean, as illustrated . 2. The ice machine senses water level by a probe located in the water reservoir. At least twice a year, the probe sho[...]

  • Page 12

    NME454, 654 & FME504, 804 January 2007 Page 11 Clean the air cooled condenser. The air flow on this model is from front to back, so the inside of the machine will have to be available to clean the air cooled condenser. Use a vacuum cleaner or coil cleaner if needed. Do NOT use a wire brush. A. Disconnect electrical power, and remove the filter.[...]

  • Page 13

    The bearing in the breaker should also be checked at least two times per year . A. Check the bearing by: · removing the ice chute cover · unscrewing the ice sweep · removing the water shed & unscrewing the breaker cover (left hand threads). · unscrewing the auger stud Inspect the bearing. There should be plenty of grease in sight. If grease[...]

  • Page 14

    AUGER MAINTENANCE In some areas, the water supply to the ice maker will contain a high concentration of minerals, and that will result in an evaporator and auger becoming coated with these minerals, requiring a more frequent removal than twice per year. If in doubt about the condition of the evaporator and auger, the auger can be removed so the par[...]

  • Page 15

    BIN CONTROLS (Ice Level Sensors) 1. Disconnect electrical power. 2. Remove front panel. 3. Remove control box cover. 4. Locate ice chute, at the base of the chute, in front of and behind it are two plastic bin control mounts. 5. Slide each bin control to the left, and in the control box, disconnect the electrical leads connecting the bin control to[...]

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    SCOTSMAN ICE SYSTEMS 775 Corporate Woods Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 800-533-6006 www.scotsman-ice.com 17-3154-01[...]