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OWNER MAINTENANCE Eskimo Ice Installation & Operation Manual
20 L-3152 ENGLISH
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 strainer 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.
4. Remove cover to the water reservoir.
5. Slowly pour the cleaning solution into the reservoir until just below overflow.
6. Allow solution to sit in reservoir for 15 minutes.
7. Turn the machine to the ON position and allow to make ice (Note: Ice quality may be poor).
8. 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 rinse 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.
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.
WARNING
Ice-machine cleaners use strong acids. Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the container of
the solution you use.