Dometic Eskimo Ice 600 Troubleshooting guide
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1. 20 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 0000ccuees 21 DIAGRAMS 2a the et br ei ed ee 22 SYSTEM CONNECTION ar tui wwe eee eae 22 ELECTRICAL WIRING FoR 115V 60 HZ MODELS 23 ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR 230V 60 Hz MODELS amp 220V 5O IZ MODELS na in BAR Rok Boa eee ke teed oa 24 OWNERS LIMITED WARRANTY 05 25 SECTION WHAT S COVERED 25 SECTION Il WHAT s NOT COVERED 25 SECTION lIl COVERAGE PERIOD 26 SECTION IV GETTING SERVICE 055 26 TABLE OF WARRANTY PERIODS 200 27 L 3040 ENGLISH Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual provides installation and operation information for the El540D self contained Eskimo Ice System using digital controls software level C 19 The ice produced by this system is not potable and should not be ingested Do not eat chew suck swallow or put the ice into drinks The ice produced by this system is intended solely for the refrigeration purposes of freshly caught fish stored in a fish box WARNINGS AND NOTICES DANGER This equipment is not ignition protected per CFR 183 410 and may not be installed in areas that may be exposed to flammable gas DANGER The equipment referenced in this manual operates on 115 or 230 volts AC Such voltages can be lethal therefore proper care must be taking during installation operation and servicing to prevent injury or loss2. 4 Freshwater Supply aa 4 Refrigerant Charge 4 Thermal Expansion Valve TXV 4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 5 CHOOSING THE CORRECT EQUIPMENT VOLTAGE 5 INSTALLING THE UNIT 220d peace LANE kah Lana 5 Selecting the Site 2 3 Cua nananana anaana maces 5 Mounting the UNIk 4 kaa ba a hahha Las 5 Installing Condensate Drainage 5 Installing Ice Delivery Hose 6 Installing the Ice Level Sensor 7 Installing the Feedwater System 7 Installing the Seawater Cooling System 8 Installing the Remote Digital Display 11 OPERATION aaa na anna LA haaa 12 THE DIGITAL CONTROL 0000 cee eee eae 12 BASIC FUNCTIONS cans decd ee haa be hee ees 13 Applying Power 02000e eee 13 Of OR sacs eck 6 eo ea eee Rowe KENA 13 lce BIN SENSOr kaaa ha hah ha bad ous 13 Operational LEDs 13 Operational Information 13 PAUNHISION an sama mam oe ore oe eS 13 FAULTS EVENTS THAT INTERRUPT ICE PRODUCTION 13 PULL lee Bin Full xa 2iedowoxsne keeud 13 H20 Potable Water Switch 13 HPF High Pressure Refrigerant 13 LAC Low AC line voltage 14 LPF Low Pressure Refrigerant 14 OCA Over Current Auger and Ice Delivery Prob IE ea atin eS cacy Mh ne he NG tye cas e Oe kada a 14 OCC Overload Current Compressor
3. Figure 2 Refrigeration System Diagram high side high a low pressure service port switch switch condenser gy w water out WEE Iri filter dryer Ng Baa ood i l compressor psg RR high high low low pressure pressure pressure pressure vapor liquid liquid vapor thermostatic expansion valve 2 L 3040 ENGLISH Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual INTRODUCTION THE EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON ICE PRODUCTION WATER TEMPERATURES Seawater and freshwater temperatures affect the ice machine s efficiency and capacity The system is most efficient when the seawater and fresh water temperatures are 55 80 F 13 27 C The ideal temperature for both is 70 F 21 1 C See Figure 3 High Temperatures As water temperatures approach 90 F 32 C and above the water s ability to absorb heat diminishes so the capacity of the system decreases Also when seawater temperature increases above 90 F 32 C the system could sustain a high pressure shutdown to protect the compressor Low Temperatures As water temperatures approach 45 F 7 2 C and below the water s ability to provide heat exchange diminishes so the capacity of the system decreases Also as the water temperature decreases the system could sustain a low pressure shutdown to protect the compressor CAUTION Extreme care should be taken in operating any unit below seawater temperatures of 45 F 7 2 C The seawater could freeze in the
4. 14 SPt Auger Spout Blockage 14 UCA Under Current Auger 14 UCC Under Current Compressor 14 THE CYCLE OF OPERATION 000000005 15 PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS FOR SOFTWARE 16 PROGRAM PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS 16 PROGRAM PARAMETER DEFAULT SETTINGS 16 STARTING THE SYSTEM 000eeeueee 17 START UP CHECK LIST 0 00000 e eee eee 17 START UP PROCEDURE 000eeeeeee 17 SYSTEM SHUTDOWN 00 cee eee eens 17 TEMPORARY SHUTDOWN 00000 e ee eee 17 SUSTAINED SHUTDOWN 0000 eee eee 17 SYSTEM RESTART RESET 000000 eee 17 SERVICING THE SYSTEM cc22 csa nan 18 REFRIGERANT acy at dna na etan AiE 2 ak Nanana AUS 18 Fea OG A TOOLS na one ka lows ose aan aes 18 THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE TXV 18 RECHARGING THE SYSTEM 0 0 000 cues 18 System Shutdown oi cea ea wane Se bs 18 Evacuate Refrigerant 18 Charging the System 18 OWNER MAINTENANCE 2200 22m aao 19 SEAWATER SYSTEM 2222220 19 FRESH WATER FILTER AND Y STRAINER 19 EVAPORATOR CLEANING 0 220 19 AUGER MOTOR AND GEARBOX 19 COMPRESSOR 2c ana NG maan mamya naa ee esas 19 REFRIGERANT GAS 2 2220 20 WATER RESERVOIR 1 ccc cee ee eee eee 20 FEEDWATER FILTER AND Y STRAINER 20 WINTERIZING THE SYSTEM 00200 000 ee 20 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
5. START COMPONENTS GROUND CGEAR MOTOR COVER SCREW e AUGER MOTOR GREEN E BOX GROUNDING STUD 24 L 3040 ENGLISH Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual OWNERS LIMITED WARRANTY OWNERS LIMITED WARRANTY As hereinafter described Dometic limits the duration of any implied warranty to the duration of the underlying express warranty and also disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages arising from any application installation use or malfunction of any warranted product SECTION I WHAT S COVERED What does the Limited Warranty cover Products manufactured by Dometic Corporation Dometic are under limited warranty to be free from defects in workmanship or materials This being under normal use and service with the obligation of Dometic under this limited warranty being limited to replacing or repairing any component s which shall disclose defects within the limits defined in Section Ill Which upon examination by Dometic shall appear to the satisfaction of Dometic to be defective or not up to specifications This Limited Warranty is made in lieu of all other express warranties obligations or liabilities on the part of Dometic In addition Dometic shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages In those instances in which a cash refund is made such refund shall effect the cancellation of the contract of sale without reservation of rights on the part of the purchaser Such r
6. of life DANGER The equipment referenced in this manual operates with compressed refrigerant at high pressures Proper care must be taken during installation operation and servicing to prevent injury or loss of life due to improper procedures WARNING Never install the unit in the bow of a boat It must be installed on the transom in the aft or in a machinery space that does not require ignition protection that is as far aft of midship as possible WARNING This manual contains essential safety information concerning the safe and proper installation operation and maintenance of your ice making system It is very important that you read and understand the contents of this manual thoroughly before installing or using the equipment You should keep this manual on your boat for future reference Failure to follow Dometic approved installation start up operation and troubleshooting procedures will void the warranty If there are any statements in this manual that you do not understand contact your local dealer for assistance or the Dometic Marine Service Department e Phone 1 954 973 2477 Monday through Friday 8AM 5PM US Eastern Time e Phone 1 888 440 4494 Evenings and weekends US Eastern Time e Fax 1 954 979 4414 e Email sales dometicusa com e Dealer Locator www dometic com marinedealers WARNING The ice produced by this system is not potable and should not be ingested Do not eat chew suck swallow or put the ice
7. FEEDWATER FILTER AND Y STRAINER Change the filter at least twice per year or every 1500 gallons whichever comes first The correct filter helps prevent clogging of the needle valve and scale buildup within the evaporator chamber Occasionally check the Y strainer and clean away any debris WINTERIZING THE SYSTEM Close the seacock and remove the inlet hose from the condensing unit Allow all water to drain from the system Loosen screws on the pump head to allow water to drain from the pump Cutoff feedwater supply and drain the unit Remove water from the water reservoir inside the unit You may also add non toxic antifreeze to the water reservoir Use a shop wet vac to remove the water from the evaporator through the ice discharge spout tube or remove the water tank assembly from the spout and drain it TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before calling for service review this list It may save time and expense This list contains common occurrences that are not a result of defective workmanship or materials If you still need service after trying these procedures call your local dealer or the Dometic Group Marine Division service department at 1 954 973 2477 Monday through Friday 8AM 5PM US Eastern Time or 1 888 440 4494 Evenings and weekends US Eastern Time PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS amp SOLUTIONS Unit does not operate at all Power switch in the Off position Press power switch to turn the unit on Check for tripped breaker or
8. Pressure Restart Delay This sets the start compressor restart delay after a high refrigerant pressure fault is cleared The default setting is O and can be set from 0 30 minutes Default O for off is mainly used for sport fishing where backing down can cause an airlock Only use for continuous nuisance trips t 2 Low AC Line Voltage This option can be set to detect low AC line voltage Low AC line voltage condition must exist for 5 minutes for a shtudown to occur Default setting is off and can be set from 75 to 100 for 115VAC or 175 to 200 for 230VAC t 3 CAN ID Used to set CAN bus ID The range is from 1 254 t 4 CAN Group ID Used to set CAN bus group ID The range is from 1 254 t 5 Reset Programmable Parameters Resets all programmable parameters to factory defaults Set this setting to 1 and unit will reset all values Setting will change back to 0 on exit of the programming mode or by pressing the On Off button to scroll through parameters NOTE Changes to technical parameters not listed above should be performed by an authorized service dealer Please contact Dometic at 800 542 2477 for a dealer near you PROGRAM PARAMETER DEFAULT SETTINGS 16 Table 2 shows the default setting of each programmable parameter Table 2 Programmable Parameters Values and Defaults High Pressure Restart Delay ae 0 30 minutes t 1 t 2 Low AC Line Voltage off 75 100 or 175 200 CAN ID n a 1 254 CAN Group ID 1 254 Reset Programma
9. exposed to flammable gas e Location provides adequate space for access to refrigerant seawater and electrical connections e Location provides accessibility for service and maintenance e Location is away from direct spray from engine air intakes and from water washdown e Mounting space is a flat horizontal surface MOUNTING THE UNIT 1 Do not remove any covers caps or fittings that may expose any wiring or refrigerant until you are ready for those steps of the installation 2 Ona flat horizontal surface orient the unit so the refrigerant seawater and electrical connections are accessible and use the 4 provided hold down clips to secure it 3 If you decide to remotely mount the control box be sure it is away from direct spray from engine air intakes and from water washdown 4 f pump wires need to be extended by butt connections make sure they are tightly crimped and heat shrunk AC power source must be installed and grounded bonded in accordance with ABYC standards 6 Connect control wires to terminal strip with ring terminals INSTALLING CONDENSATE DRAINAGE The condensate drain pan is 2 0 51mm high with one drain location During conditions of high humidity condensate may be produced at a rate of approximately one half gallon 1 9 liter per hour With this in mind it is important to route condensate drains downward to a sump pump It is not recommended to route condensate drains to the bilge After the conden
10. for the duration of the auger delay At the end of the compressor delay the unit will show dLY beginning the restart routine This switch is checked at the start of a cycle and during operation The compressor delay begins from the moment the switch is opened Three faults ina 30 minute period will result in a lockout LPF can be caused by Low refrigerant levels Seawater below 50 or faulty low pressure switch OCA OVER CURRENT AUGER AND ICE DELIVERY PROBLEM If the auger current exceeds 1 3 amps for 230VAC or 2 6 amps for 115VAC equipment for 500ms the unit will stop all operation and lockout For Eskimo Ice models without a spout switch the system relies on the amp reading of the auger motor to detect an ice clog and or ice delivery problem along with an overload and or bad auger motor 115VAC systems must see 2 6 amps for 1 second to trip the OCA 230VAC 60Hz and 220VAC 50Hz systems must see 1 3 amps for 1 second to trip OCA OCC OVERLOAD CURRENT COMPRESSOR If the compressor current exceeds 18 amps for 230VAC or 36 amps for 115VAC equipment for 500 ms the unit will stop the compressor Auger operation will continue for the duration of the auger delay then stop and lock out SPt AUGER SPOUT BLOCKAGE Not applicable with the El540D UCA UNDER CURRENT AUGER If the auger current is less than the default value 5 amps for 1 second the unit will stop all operation and lock out UCA fault can be caused by over voltage open wire or open the
11. ice delivery hose 3 Insulate the full length of hose with 1 1 8 ID 3 4 thick wall insul tube minimum 4 Double clamp thru hull end so the hose will not get pulled out In addition PVC glue may also be used at the thru hull end 5 In order to fit over the auger spout the hose end must be heated with in hot water 160 F 71 C or with a heat gun to soften then stretched by inserting and rotating pliers inside the tube See Figure 5 page 6 Secure hose end with constant torque hose clamp to auger spout Securely strap hose to bulkhead every 12 30 5cm keeping in mind that the hose will be much heavier once filled with ice Be careful not to kink flatten oval or crush hose because any obstructions will prevent free flow of ice 6 L 3040 ENGLISH Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual INSTALLATION PROCEDURES INSTALLING THE ICE LEVEL SENSOR To prevent overflow this sensor stops ice production when the ice in the storage box reaches the level of the sensor Use Figure 6 below to determine placement for the ice level sensor at the storage box location 1 The sensor must be located 2 5 64mm minimum to 3 76mm maximum to the left or right side of the ice delivery hole Drill a 23 32 19mm hole for sensor Use the 2 lock nuts provided to secure sensor into the hole Use marine grade sealant around the hole if desired Remember that the unit may have to be removed at some time Route the cable to t
12. ice in the storage box USE OF SALTWATER AS FEEDWATER IN ANY DOMETIC ICE MAKER WILL CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE AND VOID THE WARRANTY INSTALLING THE SEAWATER COOLING SYSTEM Self Draining System A poorly plumbed seawater system is the most common installation problem When water flow is lost not only will the ice maker cease to produce ice but the pump could be damaged from running without water flow When using a centrifugal seawater pump it is imperative that the seawater piping be routed continually uphill from the thru hull to the condenser then smoothly up or down to the overboard discharge without any dips or loops and with only one high point in the system This type of routing is called self draining because all water will drain out of the piping if the boat is taken out of the water If air gets into the system which can happen in heavy seas or with a sharp turn it can become trapped in the pump Because centrifugal pumps cannot pump air water flow is lost A self draining system however allows air in the piping to rise naturally through the pump and be expelled It also makes winterizing the system much easier Figure 7 page 9 shows a properly plumbed system and some common mistakes 8 L 3040 ENGLISH Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual Figure 7 Seawater Piping Recommendations STEADY UPWARD FLOW FROM INLET TO UNIT THEN DOWNWARD TO OUTLET HOSES DOUBLE CLAMPED SEE NOTES I SLA WATER OUTLET a OEI SCOOP T
13. into drinks The ice produced by this system is intended solely for the refrigeration purposes of freshly caught fish stored in a fish box NOTICE Some equipment may be shipped with specific installation sheets or wiring diagrams that may supercede the information located in this manual Dometic reserves the right to update or change any information located herein at any time and without prior notice NOTICE Your ice making system uses the environmentally safe refrigerant R 404A Federal law forbids the intentional release of any refrigerant gas into the environment Make certain that any field service is performed by a specialist with the proper equipment to prevent loss of refrigerant during servicing L 3040 ENGLISH 1 INTRODUCTION Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual ICE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION BASICS Figure 1 Ice Making Process Fresh water is applied to the interior wall of the evaporator shell Using a refrigeration process heat is removed from the fresh i II How ICE Is MADE water in order to freeze it As the water freezes onto the wall of the evaporator shell the IN ai ice auger scrapes it off and into a discharge port The ice shavings are then compressed and pushed into the ice transport tube which runs to the ice collection box See Figure 1 1 A THE REFRIGERATION PROCESS The basic principle of an ice machine system is that a liquid NY refrigerant absorbs heat as it turns into a gaseou
14. or installation may be required to verify warranty coverage Any unit or replacement part installed due to a warranty failure carries the remainder of the original warranty Warranty coverage does not start over from the repair replacement date 4 Warranty coverage shall not exceed three 3 years from the date of production These warranty periods are effective March 1 2010 DOMETIC EI540D OEM or Dealer Installed 1 Year Warranty parts and labor Not to exceed three 3 years from date of manufacture L 3040 ENGLISH 27 NOTES NOTES Dometic GROUP
15. to servicing to allow refrigerant to reach ambient temperature This will expedite the recovery of the refrigerant EVACUATE REFRIGERANT 1 Connect the gauge set to both the high and low side ports Attach the center line of gauge set to the recovery unit 2 Evacuate system per governing EPA regulations 3 With the gauge set still connected to both ports attach the center line of the gauge set to the vacuum pump 4 Turn on vacuum pump Open both high and low manifolds and allow the pump to run so the vacuum reaches 28 HG Close gauge set valves and turn off pump 5 Leave the system for 15 minutes then observe the gauges If any vacuum has been lost check for leaks especially at any mechanical fittings 6 Repeat the vacuum process until a vacuum of 200 microns or less is achieved 50 microns is ideal If the system was open to the environment allow 12 to 24 hours for evacuation Close gauge set valves and turn off pump If no vacuum is lost proceed with charging NOTE If moisture was a problem refer to Refrigeration Bulletin 02 1 for instructions on clean up This bulletin is available on the DometicEnviro com Customer News and Information website under Technical Field Notices 2002 Control of Moisture in Refrigeration Systems FN 175 12 CHARGING THE SYSTEM 1 Remove line from vacuum pump and connect to a bottle of R 404A The charge should be weighted in by placing the bottle on a refrigerant scale 2 Turn the bottle upsid
16. which faults automatically reset once the particular switch resets and which faults must be cleared manually Auger amp Pump Shutdown Displays Fault Code Fault Reset Displays Dly 15 PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS FOR SOFTWARE Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS FOR SOFTWARE The programmable parameters with their factory defaults described in this section Table on page 16 contains the parameter codes along with their permitted values and default settings Parameters P1 t 1 through t 5 are user adjustable parameters Checking Software Revision Level To confirm software revision first turn off power to unit Then observe when power is reapplied The display will light all LEDs for 2 seconds the display will go blank for 1 second then the display will show the software revision C 19 for 2 seconds Entering And Using Program Mode e While in the Off mode enter program mode P by pressing and holding both the On Off and Function buttons for 5 seconds e Then to enter the T programming mode to make changes push and hold the RESET SWITCH on the control box for 15 seconds until the t 1 appears e Use the On Off button to advance through parameters Use the Function button to select the parameter value desired e Exit the program mode either by pressing and releasing both the On Off and Function buttons or by waiting 60 seconds PROGRAM PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS A P 1 t 1 High
17. CAL PRESSURE Ng LEVEL SENSOR DISPLAY 1 UR 2 CJ ICE FLOW CJ WATER FLOW CJ HIGH PRESSURE CJ LOW PRESSURE LL COMP AUGER ICE BIN Sut CJ POWER ON OFF FUNCTION Le AC POWER COMPRESSOR AND a nA START COMPONENTS ONDE HS SHA BLK H B8 CCAPACITDOR BRACKET SCREW S Eal ORAN Field wiring THERMAL per ABYC NEC and local codes o E BOX GROUNDING STUD 23 DIAGRAMS Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR 230V 60 Hz MODELS amp 220V 50 Hz MODELS Figure 16 Wiring Diagram for 230V 60Hz Models and 220V 50 Hz Models ELECTRIC BOX WHITE ICE BIN SENSOR GND SIG V PCB 820 00C CAN BUS CONNECTOR GND O DISPLAY 2 SWITCH j G7 CL CH Hen DISPLAY 1 COM SPT WATER LEVEL pag SWITCH COM YELLOW LOW FREON lt I O m YELLOW WHITE HIGH CI Dec th PRESSURE PWR es SWITCH ICE BIN OPTICAL STATUS L ED s PRESSURE LEVEL SENSOR SWITCH AGR CMP NG C4 SWP AUGER COMP PUMP RLY RLY RLY aeae eae DISPLAY 1 UR 2 CI ICE FLOW CI WATER FLOW CJ HIGH PRESSURE CI LOW PRESSURE TETE COMP AUGER IGF BIN CJ POWER ON OFF FUNCTION 7 z L2 AC POWER ma Ss E Li SUPPLY L N L2 x CAPACITOR CABINET GND 230 60 71 JAY 3 GREEN 220 50 1 KO z il GND WH E PUMP OR RELAY PANEL Source START CAPACITOR A Field wiring WITH BLEED M per OBE RESISTOR o local codes COMPRESSOR AND RUN CAPACITOR
18. Dometic Eskimo Ice Crushed Ice System Installation amp Operation Manual FOR MODEL E1540D USING DIGITAL CONTROLS WITH C 19 SOFTWARE E Dometic ii Dometic EI540D Digital Display Optional Remote Display Dometic Group Marine Division Rev 20120123 L 3040 English COPYRIGHT 2008 2012 Dometic Group Marine Division All Rights Reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced translated stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without prior written consent by Dometic Marine Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual to insure its accuracy However Dometic Marine assumes no responsibility for errors and omission Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of this product and information contained herein Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 35 264 35 bees does aaa tS 1 WARNINGS AND NOTICES 000000 eee 1 ICE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION BASICS 2 How Ice Is Made 2 The Refrigeration Process 2 THE EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON ICE PRODUCTION 3 Water Temperatures 3 Air Temperature 0 0 00 00 002 ee 3 COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER 4 Ice Making Unit 200 02 eee 4 Control BOX dx ns a ee oan ek ees Ree 4 Ice Storage Box 4 Seawater System
19. ENT VOLTAGE Know the frequency and voltage provided where your ice making system will be used and select the appropriate 60 Hz or 50 Hz model Do not operate a 60Hz unit on 50Hz power or a 50Hz unit on 60Hz power as this will cause damage and void the warranty The voltage rating of a unit is a nominal rating The voltage in a given location may be higher or lower by as much as 10 and the system will still operate correctly For example in a 60 Hz environment you may see 110 VAC to 120 VAC or 208 VAC to 240 VAC In a 50 Hz environment common voltages range from 220 VAC to 240 VAC INSTALLING THE UNIT SELECTING THE SITE Never install the unit in the bow of the boat Dometic ice making units are designed to be installed in any convenient location on the transom in the aft or in a machinery space that does not require ignition protection that is as far aft of midship as possible The unit can be located in living areas if necessary Some considerations e This equipment is not ignition protected per CFR 183 410 and may not be installed in areas that may be exposed to flammable gas e The unit will produce condensation so the drip pan is necessary e The unit is water cooled and does not need direct ventallation but do not install in a sealed space e The space around the unit may be insulated to reduce noise if necessary Site Location Check List e Location is aft of midship Never install the unit in the bow of the boat e Location is not
20. YPE ra THRU HULL INLET HOSE CLAMPS TO BE REVERSED AS SHOWN INCORRECT STRAINER MUST BE BELOW PUMP HOSES MUST BE DOUBLE CLAMPED Te IALA P MUST BE DOUME CLAMPED TYP CONDENSING COL SCOOP TYPE VE THRU HULL INLET A AA NOTES INSTALLATION PROCEDURES INCORRECT HOSES MUST NOT HAVE KINKS LOOPS OR HIGH SPOTS WHERE AIR CAN BE TRAPPED Kian CONDENSING COII i i SEA WATER WATER LINE SEA WATER PUMP SCOOP TFE wen THAW HULL BET Mo ae ka INCORRECT PUMP amp STRAINER MUST BE BELOW WATER LINE CONDENSING COIL SEA WATER OUTLET WATER LINE AA io a sty BALL VALVE e THR H _ ULL INLET a a a 1 THAU HULL INLET BALL Wale HOSE AND STRAINER SHOULD BE SIZED NG SMALLER THAN PUMP INLET 2 INSTALL THAU HULL FITTING 4 5 PAR BELOW THE WATER LINE AS POSSIELE 2 PUMP WEES DED ATED THAU HULL NET SHARED WITH OTHER PUMPS 4 AVOID OR MINIMIZE 90 ELBOW ATTINGS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ROTATE PUMP HEAD TOWAROS DIRECTION OF WATER FLOW Thru Hull Inlet Fitting A separate thru hull fitting must be installed for each seawater pump Do not attempt to draw water from the thru hull fitting of an engine generator or other device Install a scoop type thru hull fitting 1 Drill a properly sized hole for the thru hull fitting as far below the water line and as close to the keel as possible 2 Make sure the scoop of the thru hull fitting faces the bow 3 Be
21. arranty rights including an implied warranty of merchantability which means that your product must be fit for the ordinary purposes for which such goods are used The duration of any implied warranty rights is limited to the duration of the express warranty as found in Section Ill Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you SECTION II WHAT S NOT COVERED What does this Limited Warranty not cover This Warranty Shall Not Apply to 1 Failure to install main water filter cartridge Failures resulting from improper installation or use contrary to instructions Failures resulting from abuse misuse accident fire or submergence Any part manufactured by Dometic which shall have been altered so as to impair its original characteristics Any parts which fail as a result of misuse improper application or improper installation Oe GL FF TO Items not manufactured by Dometic i e items which are purchased from another manufacturer and supplied as received by Dometic without alteration or modification except as any part of a Dometic manufactured unit or component 7 Components or parts used by or applied by the purchaser as an integral part of products not manufactured by Dometic 8 Labor resulting from difficult access to a Dometic product The original installer or OEM is responsible for accessibility of unit 9 Freight Damage 10 Pumps that have been r
22. ble Parameters sO 0 No 1 Yes L 3040 ENGLISH Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual STARTING THE SYSTEM STARTING THE SYSTEM START UP CHECK LIST Before you start the system e Confirm freshwater supply is on e Confirm freshwater filter is installed e Confirm that electrical connections are correct and tight e Confirm that the circuit breaker is of the correct size e Confirm the ice level sensor is mounted securely the cable is routed safely and the sensor is functioning properly e Confirm all units are mounted securely e Confirm seawater connections have correct flow direction and all connections are tight e Confirm there are no loops or dips in the seawater system e Confirm all metallic parts are bonded correctly e Confirm frequently accessed parts are easily accessible i e control panel filters CPV refrigerant ports etc e Confirm ice delivery hose is securely fastened and has insulation and drain hole if needed START UP PROCEDURE 1 Turn on the designated circuit breaker for the unit and also the one for the pump if it is on a separate breaker at the boat s electrical panel 2 Open the seacock on the pump intake 3 Press the On Off switch on the ice maker to power on the unit It displays dly to indicate it is in timer delay mode for up to 255 seconds under normal default parameters before it displays ICE to indicate that it is in the ice producing mode Confirm water is flowi
23. blown fuses Significantly low voltage to unit Misconnected or loose plugs or wiring High pressure fault Check seawater system for clogs air trap faulty pump dirty strainer or condenser in need of HPF descaling Faulty pump relay trigger at relay station if pump is used for more than one unit Replace trigger Low pressure fault Low refrigerant charge Have a certified technician check the pressure LPF Improperly set Thermal Expansion Valve TXV If under warranty call for authorization before adjusting TXV otherwise warranty will be voided Check for obstruction at the ice discharge in the ice storage box Check for frozen ice delivery hose Check routing for dips or kinks in the ice delivery hose Check for auger motor failure Feedwater fault Check water pressure in boat s potable water system H20 Check for a supply valve that has been turned off Check for a clogged feedwater filter Check for a cloged Y strainer located on the feedwater line of the unit Check for a clogged needle valve in the water reservoir 20 L 3040 ENGLISH Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS amp SOLUTIONS Ice delivery volume seems 1 High seawater temperature less or slower 2 High feedwater temperature 3 Low seawater flow Check pump and strainer 4 Drive motor weak Replace motor 5 Auger corroded or stained due to water conditions Cl
24. condenser tubing possibly causing it to burst which is not covered by the warranty Pounds of Ice AIR TEMPERATURE The Effect of Ambient Air Temperature The ambient air temperature affects the ice machine s efficiency and capacity but not as significantly as the water temperatures The system is most efficient when the ambient air temperature is 55 80 F 13 27 C At temperatures above and below this range ice production will decrease See Figure 3 Figure 3 Ice Production and Temperature Graph E Average Ice Production hr id Average Ice Production 24hr 70 80 Mm O o Fresh Water Temperature F L 3040 ENGLISH 3 INTRODUCTION Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER ICE MAKING UNIT The ice making unit has an R 404A compressor seawater cooled condenser a filter drier and an accumulator The auger assembly contains the evaporator barrel auger rotor gearbox motor water reservoir and expansion device The freshwater delivered to it is converted to ice which exits the system via an ice delivery hose routed properly to a storage box up to 35 feet 10 6m away See Figure 4 on page 6 The unit is pre charged with refrigerant from the factory The unit has plug and play electrical connections for the ice level sensor and the optional remote display CONTROL BOX The ice making unit has an electrical control box with digital display that can be mounted on the unit or remo
25. d the scoop with marine sealant designed for underwater use and tighten the nut onto the thru hull to secure it Seacock The seacock must be accessible and easy to close in case of emergency or to clean the strainer 1 Install a full flow seacock directly onto the thru hull fitting 2 Use Teflon tape or equivalent to seal the threads Seawater Piping e Double clamp all hose connections Only use reinforced marine grade hose or other suitable piping PVC CPVC cupronickel or stainless steel e Use only plastic bronze or stainless steel fittings do not use brass e Avoid loops or dips in all hose runs e Make sure enough hose is used to allow for future removal of components L 3040 ENGLISH INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual e Use the correct size hose fittings and components 5 8 seawater hose 3 4 inlet Note that the pump inlet piping including thru hull and strainer may need to be larger than the outlet pipe size Do not use pump connections to determine hose size e The pump inlet recommended pipe size includes all fittings and hose up to the pump connection thru hull seacock Strainer hose manifold The pump discharge recommended pipe size includes all fittings and hose from the pump discharge up to the overboard discharge and should be a minimum of 5 8 Strainer A seawater strainer must be installed between the seacock and the pump and should be situate
26. d to provide easy access for cleaning The strainer must be located vertically above the seacock and below the pump so any air that gets into the strainer can get out 1 Mount the strainer to a bulkhead so it is properly supported before connecting hoses 2 Make sure the water flow through the strainer is in the correct direction Some strainers have an arrow that shows correct flow direction 3 Run appropriate seawater piping from the seacock to the strainer and use Teflon tape or equivalent on pipe threads Seawater Pump Required Flow Rate The Dometic EI540D ice maker requires at least 2 GPM 7 6 LPM or 120 GPH 454 2 LPH up to a maximum of 3 5 GPM 13 2 LPM or 210 GPH 792 LPH of seawater flow for rated performance Centrifugal Pumps Figure 8 Dometic Pump Head Orientation Centrifugal pumps are not self priming and must be mounted so Correct Orientations they are below the heeled waterline in any given operating condition The pump should be accessible for future service 1 Mount the pump so the outlet is directed upward If you are using the Dometic pump other mounting orientations are acceptable as shown in Figure 8 and the head on these pumps can be rotated to allow mounting on a vertical bulkhead 2 Run appropriate seawater piping from the strainer to the l pump and use Teflon tape or equivalent on pipe threads Incorrect Orientations Self Priming Pumps Self priming pumps are available if a centrifugal pum
27. e 10 to prepare the mounting space 3 Route the display s cable to control box and plug into the mating 8 pin male RJ45 connector Mount the remote display into the cutout Cutout Dimensions 3 3 16 82mm If you are relocating the existing display cover the hole on the back of the box 3 3 16 82 mm A Note Image shown is not to scale L 3040 ENGLISH 11 OPERATION Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual OPERATION A This section of the manual provides the essential information for safe operation for all Dometic ice makers If you encounter any operational problems call your dealer or the Dometic Marine Service Department at 954 973 2477 WARNING Failure to install and use the water filter included with the installation kit will void the warranty Note if unit is purchased separately you must also purchase the water filter to maintain warranty THE DIGITAL CONTROL 12 The control system is programmed to operate the unit within assigned parameters It uses sensors timers and counters to protect system components from failure due to loss of fresh water loss of seawater ice clogs low refrigerant charge high pressure low pressure or auger motor start failures To prevent overflow a sensor also controls system operation based on ice level in the ice storage box The control panel shows system function and failure mode if one occurs See Faults Events That Interrupt Ice Production on
28. e down and purge the charge hose at the gauge set R 404A should be charged in the liquid phase with Charge Guard and weighed in according to data label located on electric box 3 Allow refrigerant to flow in the high side until the correct weighed charge is reached per data label Disconnect refrigerant bottle 4 Disconnect high side refrigerant hose then turn machine on to allow compressor to recover residual liquid in gauge manifold through low side hose 18 L 3040 ENGLISH Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual OWNER MAINTENANCE OWNER MAINTENANCE The periods and procedures given for maintenance and cleaning are guides only and should not to be construed as absolute or invariable Cleaning frequency will vary depending on local water conditions hard water etc and the ice volume produced SEAWATER SYSTEM Check the seawater strainer daily and remove any debris If you are in water where jellyfish or other debris are a problem it may be necessary to add a strainer on the outside of the thru hull fitting Verify that all water connections are tight and check for water flow from the overboard discharge The centrifugal pump does not need any routine maintenance FRESH WATER FILTER AND Y STRAINER Change the filter at least twice per year or every 1500 gallons whichever comes first The correct filter helps prevent clogging of the needle valve and scale buildup within the evaporator chamber Occasionally check the Y strai
29. e unit off then on at either the main digital control box or the optional remote digital display e Press the Reset switch on the unit s control panel e Turn the unit s circuit breaker off then on L 3040 ENGLISH 17 SERVICING THE SYSTEM Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual SERVICING THE SYSTEM This section contains information critical to correct servicing of this Dometic ice making system Read and understand all information before beginning If you have any questions call the Dometic service department at 804 746 1313 REFRIGERANT Your Dometic ice making system contains R 404A refrigerant an environmentally safe gas The unit comes pre charged with the right amount of refrigerant for operation and should not need seasonal recharging If recharging is necessary R 404A should be charged in the liquid phase with Charge Guard and weighed in according to data label located on electric box R 404A TOOLS Use a dedicated R 404A gauge set THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE TXV One feature of the TXV is that it modulates refrigerant flow according to load and conditions automatically This enables more consistent ice production over a wide range of conditions The TXV comes set from the factory and will not need resetting in the field If under warranty call for authorization before tampering with the TXV otherwise warranty will be voided RECHARGING THE SYSTEM SYSTEM SHUTDOWN Optimally turn the system off 4 to 6 hours prior
30. ean and or replace assembly 6 Inlet water filter or Y strainer partially clogged Clean or replace filter Remove clog 7 Loss of refrigerant charge Consult trained technician Water leaks 1 Defective water seal Replace seals 2 Water level in reservoir too high Adjust float Display consistently shows Make sure ice sensor is installed in the ice storage box Full 2 Check ice sensor for proper operation Squeaking or groaning This type of noise is normal during ice production It is caused by the shearing of extremely hard noise coming from ice from the evaporator wall No adjustment is necessary as this is normal evaporator auger assembly 2 See description of excessive noise below to compare Typically heard once per revolution as auger rotates Excessive buzzing grinding 1 Mineral or scale deposit on auger and evaporator walls Clean evaporator as described in noise from evaporator auger Evaporator Cleaning on page 19 assembly Usually constant 5 Low water supply Check for fouled filter or float valve 3 Gear reducer assembly loose on mounts Tighten the mounts 4 Gear motor end play or worn bearing Replace worn part Oil in auger assembly drain 1 Leaking water seals in the evaporator auger assembly Replace seals pan TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE If you need technical assistance with your Eskimo Ice system go to www dometic com marinedealers to locate a sales and service dealer near you or c
31. efund shall constitute full and final satisfaction of all claims which the purchaser has or may have against Dometic due to any actual or alleged breach of warranty either express or implied including without limitation any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you The Dealer is not an agent for Dometic except for the purpose of administering the above warranty to the extent herein provided Dometic does not authorize the dealer or any other person to assume for Dometic any liability in connection with such warranty or any liability or expense incurred in the replacement or repair of its products other than those expressly authorized herein Dometic shall not be responsible for any liability or expense except as is specifically authorized and provided in this section Dometic reserves the right to improve its products through changes in design or material without being obligated to incorporate such changes in products of prior manufacture Dometic can make changes at any time in design materials or part of units of any one model year without obligation or liability to owners of units of the same year s model of prior manufacture This warranty gives you the purchaser specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state You also have implied w
32. eservoir or clog This can also occur from an open switch or wiring to the switch HPF HIGH PRESSURE REFRIGERANT If the High Pressure Refrigerant Switch is open during production for 500ms the display will show HPF fault and the High Pressure LED will light The compressor delay is then activated for restart The auger will continue to run for the duration of the auger delay At the end of the compressor delay the unit will show dLY beginning the restart routine The compressor delay begins from the moment the switch is opened The maximum number of faults that can occur in 30 minutes is set for three by L 3040 ENGLISH 13 OPERATION Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual 14 default HPF can be caused by lack of seawater flow due to a dirty strainer pump being airlocked or seawater lines in need of maintenance LAC Low AC LINE VOLTAGE If the line voltage to unit is less than value selected in the programmable parameter for 5 minutes continuously the unit will stop operation The compressor delay is started and the unit will restart at the end of the delay if the voltage is greater than the value selected in the programmable parameter Parameter default is set to off LPF Low PRESSURE REFRIGERANT If the Low Pressure Refrigerant Switch is open during production for 60 seconds the display will show LPF fault and the Low Pressure LED will light The compressor delay is then activated for restart The auger will continue to run
33. he ice maker s electrical box and plug the end into the ice bin sensor socket See the appropriate electrical wiring diagram in this manual for the voltage model you are using Figure 6 Location of Ice Level Sensor front view Ice Delivery Opening Mount the ice delivery hose as high as possible in the ice storage box sensor Location Either side of Ice Delivery Opening at 3 o clock or 9 o clock INSTALLING THE FEEDWATER SYSTEM Feedwater for the unit should be fresh water supplied by the boat s potable water system The water reservoir has a float switch to ensure the unit does not operate without a water supply Requirements e Supplied feedwater must have a pressure of at least 15 PSI e The water system must be able to supply at least 4 GPH when the ice maker is operating e Install the in line filter Supplied in kit just prior to the unit to remove sediment which may clog the needle valve in the water reservoir e Dometic recommends installing a shut off valve in the feedwater line between the source and the filter to facilitate filter changes WARNING Use of saltwater as feedwater will damage auger components and evaporator barrel and will void the warranty WARNING Failure to install and use the water filter included with the installation kit will void the warranty Note if unit is purchased separately you must also purchase the water filter to maintain warranty Procedure 1 Run copper tubing o
34. inse water from the evaporator and water reservoir Reconnect the tubing 14 Repeat the rinsing process another 2 times 3 times total to purge ice machine of cleaning solution 15 Turn the machine to the ON position 16 Let the machine make ice for AT LEAST 20 minutes to flush out any remaining cleaning solution 17 Remove all ice from the ice storage box do not use any ice produced during the cleaning or rinsing cycles 18 Use hot water if possible to rinse the ice storage box thoroughly WARNING A Ice machine cleaners use strong acids Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the container of the solution you use AUGER MOTOR AND GEARBOX The auger motor and gearbox are permanently lubricated and need no maintenance unless leakage or contamination has occurred COMPRESSOR The compressor has no user serviceable parts and is lubricated constantly during operation L 3040 ENGLISH 19 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual REFRIGERANT GAS The refrigerant included in the system is adequate for the life of the system and should not need routine or seasonal charging If the need exists for routine charging have your dealer look for a refrigerant leak that needs repair WATER RESERVOIR If water reservoir is fouled or contaminated refer to Evaporator Cleaning on page 19 and follow that cleaning procedure as the water reservoir is a window to your evaporator s condition
35. ner and clean away any debris EVAPORATOR CLEANING Every 6 months the evaporator should be cleaned by an authorized service agency Under severe conditions of water with high mineral content your machine may require more frequent cleaning The following steps should be used 1 Shut off feedwater supply to the ice machine 2 Disconnect clear tubing from bottom evaporator and drain all water from the evaporator and water reservoir Reconnect the tubing 3 Prepare an ice machine cleaning solution per manufacturer s directions to make two quarts 1 9L of cleaner Follow instructions on bottle for mixing ratio Remove cover to the water reservoir Slowly pour the cleaning solution into the reservoir until just below overflow Allow solution to sit in reservoir for 15 minutes Turn the machine to the ON position and allow to make ice Note Ice quality may be poor St OT ooe Continue pouring cleaning solution into the reservoir maintaining the level just below overflow while the machine makes ice 9 Continue ice making until all the solution is used and the reservoir is empty 10 Turn the machine to the OFF position 11 Disconnect clear tubing from bottom evaporator and drain all cleaning solution from the evaporator and water reservoir Reconnect the tubing 12 Open the fresh water supply to the ice maker and allow reservoir to fill completely to rinse 13 Disconnect clear tubing from bottom evaporator and drain all r
36. ng through the overboard discharge Look for ice output within 5 to 10 minutes of system start up plus approximately one minute for each foot of hose between storage box and auger unit NOTE The seawater pump should start automatically whenever the unit is running Regularly check for seawater flow by observing the overboard discharge If you do not observe any flow when the system is running check for obstructions in the seawater cooling system SYSTEM SHUTDOWN TEMPORARY SHUTDOWN Some system conditions result in a temporary shutdown followed by an automatic restart once the situation is resolved This is normal behavior for example when the ice level sensor detects that the ice storage box is full SUSTAINED SHUTDOWN Some system failures result in a Sustained shutdown and are indicated by the appropriate fault code flashing in the digital display A reset indicates an actual problem not just a passing event and the cause should be investigated Sustained shutdown in need of reset is caused by any of these events e High pressure switch triggered 3 times within 30 minutes e Low pressure switch triggered 3 times within 30 minutes e Auger motor high amps and low amps each time the fault occurs e Compressor high amps and low amps each time the fault occurs NOTE If system needs to be reset more than twice within one day have the system serviced SYSTEM RESTART RESET Use any one of these methods to restart operation e Turn th
37. ontact Dometic Customer Support e USA 800 542 2477 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern Time or 888 440 4494 after hours and weekends e Europe 8 the Middle East 44 0 870 330 6101 All other areas Visit our website to find your nearest dealer www dometic com marinedealers L 3040 ENGLISH 21 DIAGRAMS DIAGRAMS SYSTEM CONNECTION 22 Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual Figure 13 Diagram of System Components and Water Flow 1 Water Reservoir 2 Float 3 Water Inlet 4 Water Line 5 Reservoir Overflow 6 Air Vent 7 Ice Transport Hose 8 Auger 9 Evaporator Figure 14 EIS40D Connection Locations Seawater Out Fresh Water In Electrical Box Wire Ice Outlet Seawater In Drain L 3040 ENGLISH Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual DIAGRAMS ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR 115V 60O Hz MODELS Figure 15 Wiring Diagram for 115V 60Hz Models ELECTRIC BOX PCB 820 00C O CAN BUS CONNECTOR GND FO cL CH H20 COM SPT HIGH COM LOW FREON DISPLAY 1 ma PWR STATUS LED s AGR CMP NG L 4 SWP LI AUGER PUMP RLY RLY TREERE CUMP RLY E NTA TIN M32 3LIHM START CAP PUMP OR RELAY PANEL GROUND GEAR MOTOR COVER SCREW AUGER MOTOR L 3040 ENGLISH BLUE a WATER LEVEL SWITCH YELLOW lt O O m YELLOW WHITE HIGH batt PRESSURE SWITCH LOW ICE BIN OPTI
38. outlet of the condensing coil to the overboard discharge The overboard discharge should be located 1 to 2 25 50mm above the waterline This facilitates visual confirmation ot water flow and also keeps it close to the waterline to minimize splashing If the overboard discharge is located below the waterline a valve must be installed per ABYC guidelines Note In some applications a Sea Chest might impede water flow depending on the water volume other devices discharge into the common overboard Proper water flow must be confirmed to ensure proper operation of ice maker if a Sea Chest is used Bonding Bond all metallic parts thru hull valves strainer manifolds etc that are in contact with seawater to the vessel s bonding system in accordance with ABYC standards Items should only be bonded or grounded once If an item is in contact with an electrically grounded part pump seawater condenser then it should not be bonded again INSTALLING THE REMOTE DIGITAL DISPLAY For easier operation accessibility an optional remote digital display may be installed wherever desired however it can not be exposed to saltwater spray The remote display requires a cable that must be ordered separately and is available in lengths up to 100 30 5m Figure 10 Cutout Dimensions For Digital Display 1 Find a convenient location that is protected from saltwater spray 2 Cut out a square hole that is 3 3 16 x 3 3 16 82 x 82 mm See Figur
39. overboard discharge There must be water flow of at least 2 GPM 7 6 LPM maximum 3 5 GPM 13 2 LPM or coil erosion can occur FRESHWATER SUPPLY Use the 1 4 SAE male flare fitting on the auger unit to supply freshwater for ice making Provide water with pressure of at least 15 PSI An in line water filter included in kit is mandatory to comply with Dometic Warranty Regulations to help prevent clogging of the needle valve in the water reservoir and to help keep the auger walls from fouling with mineral deposits which will cause premature failure of water seals and bearings See Fresh Water Filter and Y Strainer on page 19 for maintenance instructions REFRIGERANT CHARGE The unit is pre charged with the correct amount of R 404A refrigerant If service is required see data plate for correct charge amount THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE TXV The TXV is used as the expansion valve of the refrigerant system It allows high pressure liquid to become low pressure liquid and start the refrigeration process The simple and reliable TXV provides a load modulated system pressure over a wide range of ambient and seawater temperatures The TXV is not adjustable 4 L 3040 ENGLISH Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual INSTALLATION PROCEDURES INSTALLATION PROCEDURES This section covers the installation procedures for your ice making system Read the manual completely before attempting to install any equipment CHOOSING THE CORRECT EQUIPM
40. p cannot be mounted below the waterline Manifolds If a pump serves multiple units a seawater manifold is needed to supply water to all units This can be as simple as a tee for two units or a custom manifold for seven to eight units It is very important to consider manifold orientation so that all units get their required flow See Figure 9 on page 11 for proper orientation tips Verify the manifold still provides the required flow rate for the ice maker A manifold can also be used on the outlets of multiple ice makers when using a single overboard discharge 10 L 3040 ENGLISH Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Figure 9 Seawater Manifold Orientation Pump Relay The pump relay if needed is generally located in the engine room or Seawater Manifold Orientation mechanical space near the seawater pump but can be mounted anywhere that is convenient and accessible It must be in a dry location a npa aiai away from water spray with some room for heat dissipation Choose your pump relay based on the number of units that will operate off one pump Choose each trigger to reflect the voltage of the unit it serves The polarity of the signal from the unit does not matter to the trigger but the voltage is very important Less Flow Connection to Ice Maker Connect a hose from water discharge of pump to water inlet on the condensing coll Overboard Discharge Connect a hose from the water
41. page 13 for details The digital control display panel is also the user interface for programming system parameters See PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS FOR SOFTWARE on page 16 for more information If the optional remote digital display panel is installed the system can be operated from either control location the display panel by the unit or at the remote location See Figure 11 and Table 1 on page 12 to identify all parts of the control Figure 11 Control Panel DIM Dometic Ice Flow Water Flow High Pressure Table 1 Digital Control Diagram Legend Bit EN Ice Bin Full indicator se Low Pressure fault light EN Function button KC High Pressure fault light a Auger indicator 10 Water Flow fault light for freshwater feed EN Power button on off n Not used on this model o compressor nacar S L 3040 ENGLISH Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual OPERATION BASIC FUNCTIONS APPLYING POWER When power is first applied the display will light all LED s for 2 seconds then go blank for 1 second then show software revision for 2 seconds The unit will then go to the last state it was in before power was disconnected The power LED will remain lit anytime power is applied ON OFF Press the On Off button to toggle between Off and ICE production dLY will appear in the display and the unit will begin a startup routine ICE will appear in the display when production begins ICE BIN SENSOR When the ice s
42. ption If the customer contacts Dometic Service Department for a Servicing Dealer and Dometic has no one in that particular area Dometic will authorize the use of a local service company and Dometic will work with the local company to assist in any way possible 3 Third option The customer may send his equipment back to the factory to have the repair work done Dometic will make every effort to return the equipment to the customer within a three week time period If the claim represents a legitimate warranty problem Dometic will pay the freight both ways Dometic prefers option one first option two second and option three only if one and two are not available The customer may contact the Dometic Service Department at 954 973 2477 Monday through Friday 8 00am 5 00pm Eastern Time After hours evenings and weekends technical support is offered through Dometic s 24 7 Hotline at 888 440 4494 L 3040 ENGLISH Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual OWNERS LIMITED WARRANTY TABLE OF WARRANTY PERIODS DOMETIC ESKIMO ICE CRUSHED ICE SYSTEMS Important Notes Warranty periods begin from the date of possession of the boat by the first owner if OEM installed or date of installation if dealer installed but not to exceed three 3 years from date of production The warranty is transferable and will carry the remainder of the original owner s warranty based on the original date of purchase or date of installation Proof of purchase
43. r equivalent from the freshwater source to the in line water filter 2 Runcopper tubing or equivalent from the water filter to the water input and connect with the supplied 1 4 SAE male flare connection on the unit L 3040 ENGLISH 7 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual 3 Ensure there are no leaks in the field installed portion of the system Water Quality and Filters No water from a municipality is pure feedwater but water from a vessel s onboard water maker comes close The feedwater problem is that water contains suspended and dissolved feedwater solids Pure water freezes first leaving the feedwater solids to increase in concentration in the unfrozen feedwater Solids also bond to the evaporator wall during feedwater freezing forming scale Eventually built up scale will shorten machine life A Dometic supplied filter for use with ice makers must always be used otherwise the warranty will be void Replace the filter at least twice yearly or more often if the machine is used frequently While filters help clean the water a 6 month cleaning of the evaporator barrel is required See Evaporator Cleaning on page 19 of the OWNER MAINTENANCE section Using saltwater to make ice is not approved by Dometic Saltwater is very corrosive and it contains many more dissolved and suspended solids than freshwater If you want a brine solution for your catch we suggest sprinkling salt over the
44. rmal overload NOTE If you experience erratic behavior such as reoccurring nuisance faults or erratic display behavior reboot the system by shutting off at breaker for 30 seconds and powering back up This should clear any glitches caused by power surge spikes or brown outs UCC UNDER CURRENT COMPRESSOR lf the compressor current is less than the default value of 5 amps 115 volt or 2 amps 230 volt for 500 ms the unit will stop operation and lock out The auger will continue to run for the duration of the auger delay UCC fault can be caused by over voltage or open wire L 3040 ENGLISH Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual THE CYCLE OF OPERATION Figure 12 Typical Operation Cycle For Making Ice Breaker On Displays OFF Press Power Button Turn On Displays Oly 160 Second Delay Pump On Displays Diy 45 Second Delay Auger On Displays Dy Second Delay Compressor On Displays ICE Fa Ice Produced Fault Detected H20 LPF HFF no etc Compressor Shutdown Displays Fault Code L 3040 ENGLISH Sensor Detects Full lee Bin Displays FULL Compressor shutdown Displays FULL 45 Second Delay Auger amp Pump Shutdown Displays FULL Sensor Detects Space In Ice Bin Displays Oly 45 Second Delay OPERATION Refer to list of faults in this manual to see
45. s state II evaporates and releases heat as it turns back into a liquid N iii state condenses The system consists of five main paa NY Y Y components inlet II II II e Evaporator Absorbs heat from the fresh water in the NI N o II ice transport hose evaporator shell causing the fresh water to freeze eee NI e Auger Scrapes the frozen fresh water from the Ona interior sides of the evaporator shell and extrudes it into the discharge hose e Condenser Releases heat into the system s II circulating seawater and turns the refrigerant gas back NI into a liquid IN e Compressor Drives the refrigerant through the loop e Metering Device Meters the flow of refrigerant to the evaporator The ice maker s refrigerant compound has a very low boiling point It flows in a closed loop between an evaporator and a condenser alternately absorbing and releasing heat This process removes the heat from the fresh water in the evaporator auger assembly and causes the fresh water to freeze on the inside of the evaporator wall The heat absorbed by the refrigerant is transferred to the seawater A water pump circulates seawater through the inner tube in the condenser coil which cools the refrigerant in the outer tube and condenses it from a gas into a liquid The heat from the refrigerant is exchanged to the seawater and discharged overboard The liquid refrigerant is then pumped through the evaporator coil and the cycle repeats See Figure 2
46. sate drain installation is complete test the installation by pouring one quart liter of water into the pan and checking for good flow L 3040 ENGLISH 5 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual INSTALLING ICE DELIVERY HOSE Planning the Route The maximum length of the ice delivery hose is 35 feet 10 6 m under ideal conditions The best hose routing provides a level but slightly upward rise from the ice maker to the ice storage box with very few bends No bend should be tighter than a radius of 18 458mm Refer to Figure 4 below to see e Best Routing A continuous uphill route of travel from the ice maker e Good Routing A continuous route of travel from the ice maker with only one high spot e Acceptable Routing A route of travel from the ice maker which includes one low spot and two high spots Figure 4 Routing of Ice Delivery Hose Best Routing Steadily uphill Mount the ice delivery hose as high as possible Routing Good in the ice storage box One high spot Routing Acceptable But Least Preferred One dip Procedure Figure 5 Heat amp Stretch Auger End of Hose 1 The hose delivery location should be as high as possible in the ice storage box and facilitate the best hose route from the auger as described above and shown in Figure 4 2 Install the proper thru hull in the ice storage box using the supplied fitting The thru hull must be large enough for the 3 4 19 1mm
47. ta plate If you are not familiar with the date code write or call the Dometic Customer Service Department to obtain the manufacture date The hours of the Customer Service Department are 8 00 a m 5 00 p m USA Eastern Standard Time Zone Monday through Friday excluding holidays 2 Itis possible that there might exist a considerable time lag between the date a component is manufactured and the date it is put in service In such instances the date of manufacture could indicate that the item is out of warranty However based on the date the equipment is first put in service the item may still be covered by the Dometic warranty as described in Section I For proof of date put in service Dometic will require a copy of the bill of sale of the Dometic equipment from the installer or new boat dealer to the original owner SECTION IV GETTING SERVICE 26 How do you get service Please read the following Warranty Procedure If the failure of a Dometic component is determined to be covered under the Dometic warranty and the time in service is determined to be within the warranty time limit the owner has the following three options 1 Preferred option Have a Dometic authorized Servicing Dealer perform the work needed The customer needs to call Dometic Customer Service Department for a recommendation as to the closest dealer If the customer already knows an authorized servicing dealer the dealer should be contacted directly 2 Second o
48. tely mounted up to 7 2 1m away The control box Figure 11 page 12 contains the system function switches digital display and system indicator lights It lets you control all system operations and provides visual indications of system activity such as whether the system is running or has a fault If a fault condition is detected the system shuts down automatically The control panel lets you restart the system after a sustained fault See the The Digital Control on page 12 for further operating instructions ICE STORAGE BOX The ice storage box is the destination point where the ice will accummulate via the ice delivery hose An ice level sensor installed in the storage box halts ice production when the box is full The ice storage box should be able to hold water and have at least 2 51mm of insulation to keep the ice frozen as long as possible It is helpful to install a drain in the box at the end opposite from the ice input To improve ice production performance keep the drain plugged to prevent cold air and cold water from escaping the storage box SEAWATER SYSTEM Seawater is pumped into the ice making unit to efficiently cool the hot refrigerant via a cupronickel coaxial tube design The condensing unit may be connected to its own single station pump or to a larger multi station pump via a pump relay box The seawater system Figure 7 page 9 consists of a thru hull fitting seacock strainer seawater pump seawater hose and
49. torage box is full the unit will stop ice production and the display will show FULL If the ice bin sensor is not installed the unit will not operate and the display will continue to show FULL OPERATIONAL LEDS Ice Flow Water Flow High Pressure and Low Pressure are trouble lights on the display and will light if a fault occurs and a fault code will be displayed Comp and Auger are status lights and show operation of these systems FULL is also a status light that is on whenever the ice storage box is full OPERATIONAL INFORMATION Compressor current Auger current and AC voltage can be viewed while the unit is in operation Simultaneously press and release the On Off and Function buttons CA will appear in the display and after 5 seconds a value indicating the compressor current in amps will show Press Function to change to AA and auger current in amps will display Press Function again and AC line voltage will display Press the On Off button to exit from this feature FAULT HISTORY History of faults that occur can be viewed from the off setting Press and hold the On Off button for 3 seconds This will enter the fault history log The display will indicate H 1 Press the function button to scroll through the events recorded in the log The unit will record up to 16 events While viewing the display will alternate between the fault mnemonic and the event number To exit the history mode press the On Off button The unit will also exit the his
50. tory log in 30 seconds if no key is pressed Faults are recorded in the order they occur most recent to oldest FAULTS EVENTS THAT INTERRUPT ICE PRODUCTION If trouble occurs during operation the fault codes defined below will be displayed Trouble LEDs will be lit for High Pressure Low Pressure Water Flow and Ice Flow The unit will restart once the fault is cleared or repaired Lockout Excessive faults will result in the code flashing on the display called a lockout A lockout may be cleared by pressing the On Off button to turn the unit off then on again by pressing the reset switch or pressing the function button FULL ICE BIN FULL If the ice bin sensor is blocked for more than 15 continuous seconds the unit will stop ice production and the display will show FULL If the ice bin sensor is not installed the unit will not operate and the display will continue to show FULL H20 POTABLE WATER SWITCH If the potable water switch is open during production for 15 seconds the display will show H20 fault and the Water Flow LED will light The auger will continue to run for the duration of the auger delay Ice production will stop and the switch must be closed for operation to restart H20 Fault can be caused by lack of fresh water flow clogged main filter or a clogged Y Strainer NOTE A If HPF or H20 appears steady on the display not flashing on initial start up this may be due to an open switch defective water level switch empty r
51. un dry are water damaged or have blown freeze plugs 11 Pumps with cracked heads 12 Pump seals are not covered L 3040 ENGLISH 25 OWNERS LIMITED WARRANTY Eskimo Ice Installation amp Operation Manual 13 Liquid line filter dryers are not covered 14 Logic boards with water damage 15 Logic boards with blown MOV s Power Surge 16 Mis programmed displays 17 Display heads with water damage 18 Dirty condensers and or evaporators 19 Failures due to improper winterization 20 Unit damage as a result of improper return packaging 21 Replacement of freon with substitute without authorization from factory 22 Environmental and or Recovery Fees 23 Welding and Nitrogen Fees 24 Travel costs are included in the hourly labor allowances and should not be billed as a separate item without preapproval form the factory Installation and application of Dometic components is not warranted by Dometic because Dometic has no control or authority over the selection location application or installation of these components SECTION Illl COVERAGE PERIOD What is the period of coverage See Limited Warranty Periods at the end of this book All Dometic components bear a data plate on which there are model and serial numbers The serial number is date coded To determine whether or not any Dometic component is in warranty proceed as follows 1 Determine the manufacture date of the component from the serial number on the da
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