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    Q Model AuCS ® A Accessory (Automatic Cleaning System) Installation Use and Care Manual This Manual Covers Installation, Use and Care Information for the AuCS ® A Accessory. We reserve the right to make product improvem ents at any ti me. Specifications and design are subject t o change without notice. Part Number 80-1218-3[...]

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    Safety Notices When installing or using the AuCS  A accessory, be sure to pay close attention to the safety notices in this manual. Disregarding the notices may lead to serious injury and/or damage to the ice machine or AuCS  accessory. Throughout this manual, you will see the following types of safety notices: WARNING Text in a Warning box a[...]

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    Table of Contents i Table of Contents Section 1 - General Information Freight Damage and Claims Procedure ............................................................................................ ............. 1-1 Model/Serial Number Location ................................................................................................... ....[...]

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    Section 1 General Information 1-1 Section 1 General Information Freight Damage and Claims Procedures 1. Shortages Check the number of cartons delivered against the quantity shown on your receipt. If the quantities do not match, have the driver note the shortage and file your claim with the freight company. 2. No-Fault Claim Procedure Manitowoc assu[...]

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    General Information Section 1 1-2 Owner Warranty Registration Card GENERAL The packet containing this manual also includes warranty information. Warranty coverage begins the day your new AuCS  A accessory is installed. Important Complete and mail the OW NER WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD as soon as possible to validate the installation date. If you [...]

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    Section 1 General Information 1-3 Component Location and Identification MOUNTING SLOTS SV3065 RELAY COMMUNICATION CONNECTION QDUA L COMMUNICATION WIRE IS SUPPLIED WITH ICE MACHINE A ND IS LOCA TED ON THE BACK OF THE CONTROL BOX CLEANING FREQUENCY SELECTOR SWITCH ELECTRIC CORD TO DISPENSING PUMP CONTROL BOARD ELECTRIC CORD FOR POWER TO AuCS ® COMMU[...]

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    General Information Section 1 1-4 Compatible Ice Machine Models The AuCS  A accessory can be used on all Manitowoc ice machines capable of accepting the AuCS accessory. Q Model Undercounter (Q130, Q210, Q270) QM model (QM20, QM30, QM45) and Flake Ice Machines (QF800, QC700, QF400) are not AuCS compatible. Listed models are compatible with the Au[...]

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    Section 2 Installation Instructions 2-1 Section 2 Installation Instructions General These instructions are provided to assist the qualified installer. Check your local yellow pages for the name of the nearest Manitowoc Ice Machine Distributor or call Manitowoc Ice, Inc. for information regarding installation and start-up services. WARNING Improper [...]

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    Installation Instructions Section 2 2-2 Location/Mounting CAUTION Do not install in an area where the air temperature falls below 35  F or exceeds 110  F. The AuCS  A must be protected if it will be subjected to temperatures below freezing. Refer to “Removal From Service/W interization.” HEIGHT REQUIREMENT (Refer to drawing on page 2-3[...]

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    Section 2 Installation Instructions 2-3 BASE OF ICE MA CHINE Height and Distance Requirements SV1639G NO! TOO HIGH 2” 5 CM 2” 5 CM BOX BA SE OR BOX TOP MUST BE WITHIN 2” (5 CM) OF ICE MACHINE BA SE NO! TOO LOW NOTE: BOX MUST ALSO MOUNT WITHIN REACH OF 9’ TUBING A ND LOW VOLTAGE COMMUNICA TION WIRE.[...]

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    Installation Instructions Section 2 2-4 Connection to Ice Machine GENERAL Parts Identification PVC CONDUIT FITTING (A) INSTALLATION ½” PVC CONDUIT FITTING A ½” LOCKNUT (C) ½” PVC CONDUIT FITTING (A) B HOSE CLA MPS LOCKNUT C SV1636G BUMPER D PVC Conduit Fitting (A) Installation 1. Insert the PVC fitting (A) into the AuCS  A and tighten w[...]

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    Section 2 Installation Instructions 2-5 Connection to Ice Machine (cont.) Q200 Q280 Q450 Q600 Q800 Q1000 Q1300 Q1600 Q1800 Q320 Q370 Q420 Q600C Q800C Q1000C 1-1/8” DIA METER ACC ESS HOLE PVC Conduit Fitting (A) Installation SV1637G 5” 3” 1.5” 1.5” ½” LOCKNUT (C) ½” PVC CONDUIT FITTING (A) 1-1/8” DIA METER ACC ESS HOLE ½” LOCKNU[...]

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    Installation Instructions Section 2 2-6 IB600C IB800C IB1000C Q1400C 1-1/8" DIAM ETER ACC ESS HOLE 1-1/8" DIAM ETER ACC ESS HOLE 5.9" 7.5" 2" 3.0" QDUAL 1-1/8" DIAM ETER ACC ESS HOLE 7.5" 2"[...]

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    Section 2 Installation Instructions 2-7 Connection to Ice Machine (cont.) PVC CONDUIT CONNECTION (NOT SUPPLIED) Connect the ½” PVC conduit from the AuCS  A to the ice machine. CAUTION Install 1/2” conduit to protect the tubing and modular wire from dam age or access. NOTE: A pulling elbow is recommended for easier routing of the vinyl tubin[...]

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    Installation Instructions Section 2 2-8 Connection to Ice Machine (cont.) WATER INLET VALVE ACC ESS HOLE SV1641G WATER INLET BARBED FITTING WATER INLET BARBED FITTING Vinyl Tubing Installation (Typical 22” Ice Machine Shown) SV3064 IB600C IB800C IB1000C ROUTE TUBING ROUTE TUBING AND CONNECT TO 90  ELBOW SV1780 SV1770 RH WATER INLET BARBED FITT[...]

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    Section 2 Installation Instructions 2-9 Q1400C ONLY A. 1/4" DIA x 4" LG VINYL TUBING B. 1/2" PVC CONDUIT FITTING (QTY 2) C. 90  THREADED ELBOW D. 1/4" FERRULE NUT E. 90  BARBED ELBOW F. 3/8" HOSE CLAMP (QTY 2) G. 1/2" LOCKNUT (QTY 2) A. Slide the 1/4" ferrule nut (part D) onto the 1/4" tubing (part A) B[...]

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    Section 2 2-10 Installation Instructions Connection to Ice Machine (cont.) COMMUNICATION WIRE CONNECTION Insert the low voltage communication wire through the ½” conduit connecting the AuCS  A to the ice machine. A to the ice machine. Plug into the jacks on the ice machine control board and the AuCS  A control board. (Refer to drawing for [...]

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    Section 2 Installation Instructions 2-11 Connection to Ice Machine (cont.) VINYL TUBING CONNECTION 1. Insert the tubing into the ½” conduit from the AuCS  to the ice machine. 2. Slide the 3/8” hose clamp (B) onto the tubing and connect it to the barbed fitting on the AuCS  dispenser pump. Connecting Vinyl Tubing to Dispenser Pump Using 3[...]

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    Installation Instructions Section 2 2-12 Determine Type Of Solution Needed CAUTION Use only Manitowoc-approved Ice Machine Cleaner (part number 94-0546-3) or Sanitizer (part 94-0565-3) in the AuCS  A It is a violation of Federal law to use these solutions in a manner inconsistent with their labeling. Read and understand all labels on the bottles[...]

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    Section 2 Installation Instructions 2-13 Changing Solution Type CAUTION Do not mix Cleaner and Sanitizer solutions together. It is a violation of Federal law to use these products in a manner inconsistent with their labeling. Use the following procedure to flush the system prior to changing from Cleaner to Sanitizer or from Sanitizer to Cleaner. 1.[...]

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    Installation Instructions Section 2 2-14 Setting Frequency Of Cleanings The AuCS  A is factory-set to clean (or sanitize) the ice machine approximately once every two weeks. For less frequent cleaning, set the selector switch as indicated below. (Refer to “Component Location and Identification” for selector switch location.) Switch Position [...]

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    Section 3 Ice Machine Operation 3-1 Section 3 Ice Machine Operation Automatic Operation The following occurs when the toggle switch is in the ICE position:  The ice machine control board counts the number of ice harvest cycles.  The AuCS  A accessory interrupts the ice making mode and starts the cleaning (or sanitizing) mode when the[...]

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    Ice Machine Operation Section 3 3-2 Changing Switch Position During Automatic Operation Q MODELS/IB MODELS/SU1000C If the toggle switch is moved to OFF prior to the pump dispensing (less than 45 seconds into the cycle) then switched to: ICE A normal ice-making mode begins. CLEAN A manual clean cycle begins. (See “Manual Start Operation,” page 3[...]

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    Ice Machine Operation Section 3 3-3 QDUAL ONLY Manual Start Operation Step 1 Set the toggle switch to the OFF position after ice falls from the evaporator at the end of a Harvest cycle. Or, set the switch to the OFF position and allow the ice to melt off the evaporator CAUTION Never use anything to force ice from the evaporator. Damage may result. [...]

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    MANITOWOC ICE, INC. 2110 South 26th Street P.O. Box 1720 Manitowoc, W I 54221-1720 Phone: ( 920) 682-0161 Fax: ( 920) 683-7585 W e b Site - www.manitowocice.com  2002 Manitowoc Ice, Inc.[...]