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STARTING THE SYSTEM Eskimo Ice Installation & Operation Manual
18 L-3152 ENGLISH
STARTING THE SYSTEM
START-UP CHECK LIST
Before you start the system:
• Confirm freshwater supply is on.
• Confirm freshwater filter is installed.
• Confirm that electrical connections are correct and tight.
• Confirm that the circuit breaker is of the correct size.
• Confirm the ice-level sensor is mounted securely, the cable is routed safely, and the sensor is functioning properly.
• Confirm all units are mounted securely.
• Confirm seawater connections have correct flow direction and all connections are tight.
• Confirm there are no loops or dips in the seawater system.
• Confirm all metallic parts are bonded correctly.
• Confirm frequently accessed parts are easily accessible (i.e., control panel, filters, CPV, refrigerant ports, etc.).
• Confirm ice-delivery hose is securely fastened every 12” (30.5cm), has insulation all the way from auger spout to
storage box, and a 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.
4. Confirm water is flowing through the overboard discharge.
5. 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.
6. After ice is flowing, test the system’s Spout switch (SPt) by plugging the hose to block ice flow. “SPt” should display as
fault code within several minutes. Also make sure the hose stays connected to the auger spout under the extra
pressure. Unblock the hose then wait for the system to reset. NOTE: Reset time could take up to 10 minutes until ice
melts and unclogs.
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:
• High-pressure switch triggered 3 times within 30 minutes.
• Low-pressure switch triggered 3 times within 30 minutes.
• Ice-clog switch on ice-discharge nozzle triggered 3 times within 30 minutes.
• Auger motor high amps and low amps each time the fault occurs.
• 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.