N N N N N N N N N N N N: 132M 192M 202M 302M 402M 502M

E L E C T R O N I C
MODULAR CUBES
SERVICE MANUAL
N 132M
N 192M
N 202M
N 302M
N 402M
N 502M
SERVICE MANUAL
OUR SYSTEMS COMPLY WITH EEC DIRECTIVE 2006/95/EEC - 2004/108/EEC
Cod. 71503769/0 - Rev.01 - GB - 03/2010
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INDEX
Table of contents .......................................................................................... 3
Specifications ................................................................ 4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12
FOR THE INSTALLER

Introduction ................................................................................................. 13
Storage bin ................................................................................................. 13
Standard legs ............................................................................................. 13
Important operating requirements .............................................................. 13
Select location ............................................................................................ 14
Storage bin ................................................................................................. 14
Ice machine ................................................................................................ 14
Final check list ............................................................................................ 15
FOR THE PLUMBER

Conform to all applicable codes
Water inlet ................................................................................................... 14
Drains ......................................................................................................... 15
For the electrician
Electrical connections ................................................................................. 15
START-UP
Start-up cycle .............................................................................................. 16
Freezing cycle ............................................................................................ 16
Harvest cycle .............................................................................................. 16
OPERATION
Refrigeration during freeze ......................................................................... 18
Water system .............................................................................................. 19
Refrigeration system during harvest ........................................................... 20
Water system .............................................................................................. 20
Control sequence ....................................................................................... 20
Alarm conditions ......................................................................................... 21
PC Board set up ......................................................................................... 22
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Component ................................................................................................. 23
Operating characteristics ............................................................................ 23
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Component description ............................................................................... 24
WIRING DIAGRAM
N 202-302-402-502 air/water cooled .......................................................... 28
N 402-502 air/water cooled ........................................................................ 29
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS
Service diagnosis ....................................................................................... 30
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING INSTRUCTION

Icemaker ..................................................................................................... 31
Ice storage bin ............................................................................................ 31
Cabinet erxterior ......................................................................................... 31
Cleaning (Icemaker) .............................................................................. 31-32

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SPECIFICATIONS
MODULAR CUBER N 132M
N202M/N302M N202M/N302M
KS201/301 23 mm 11 mm
N202M/N302M N202M/N302M
KN311
m
m
m
23
23
26 mm
26 mm
STANDARD HALF DICE
D201 D310
Water req.
Model Cond. unit Finish Comp. HP
lt/24 HR
N132M - A Air Stainless Steel 7/8 168**
N132M - W Water 2568**
Basic Start Electric power cons. Amps
Model amps watts N. of wires
electr. amps Kwhx24 HR. Fuse
N132M - A 220-240/50/1 4,5 29 780 17** 3x1,5 mm2 10
N132M - W 3,3 610 13,3**
NOTE. To keep your Modular cuber performing at its maximum capacity, it is necessary to perform periodic
maintenance as outlined on the last pages of this manual.
Cubes per harvest: 234 Full - 468 Half
* With water at 15°C
4 ** t° air 32°C - t° water 21°C

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SPECIFICATIONS
N202M/N302M N202M/N302M
KS201/301 23 mm 11 mm
N202M/N302M N202M/N302M
KN311
m
m
m
23
23
26 mm
26 mm
STANDARD HALF DICE
D201 D310
Water req.
lt/24 HR
N192M - A Air Stainless Steel 1 3/8 264**
N192M - W Water 3024**
N192M - A 220-240/50/1 7,5 32 1050 23,50** 3x1,5 mm2 16
N192M - W 4,9 850 19,50**
** t° air 32°C - t° water 21°C 5

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SPECIFICATIONS
N202M/N302M N202M/N302M
KS201/301 26.5 mm 13 mm
N202M/N302M N202M/N302M
KN311
m
m
m
.5
.5
26
26
26 mm
26 mm
STANDARD HALF DICE
D201 D310
Water req.
lt/24 HR
N202M - A Air Stainless Steel 7/8 410
N202M - W Water 2400*
N202M - A 220-240/50/1 4,5 29 1000 24,48** 3x1,5 mm2 16
N202M - W 4,0 850
6 ** t° air 32°C - t° water 21°C

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SPECIFICATIONS
N202M/N302M N202M/N302M
KS201/301 26.5 mm 13 mm
N202M/N302M N202M/N302M
KN311
m
m
m
.5
.5
26
26
26 mm
26 mm
STANDARD HALF DICE
D201 D310
Water req.
lt/24 HR
N302M - A Air Stainless Steel 1 3/8 440
N302M - W Water 2750*
N302M - A 220-240/50/1 6,2 32 1300 28,63** 3x1,5 mm2 16
N302M - W 5,2 1050
** t° air 32°C - t° water 21°C 7

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SPECIFICATIONS
N402M N402M
KS401 26.5 mm 13 mm
N402M N402M
KN311
m
m
m
.5
.5
26
26
26 mm
26 mm
STANDARD HALF DICE
D201 D310
Water req.
lt/24 HR
N402M - A Air Stainless Steel 1 5/8 580
N402M - W Water 3900*
N402M - A 220-240/50/1 9,0 31 1850 40,00** 3x1,5 mm2 16
N402M - W 8,0 1450
8 ** t° air 32°C - t° water 21°C

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SPECIFICATIONS
N502M N502M
KS501 26.5 mm 13 mm
N502M N502M
KN311
m
m
m
.5
.5
26
26
26 mm
26 mm
STANDARD HALF DICE
D201 D310
Water req.
lt/24 HR
N502M - A Air Stainless Steel 2 600
N502M - W Water 3800*
N502M - A 380-400/50/3 3,5 24 1900 43,70** 3x1,5 mm2 10
N502M - W 3,3 1600
** t° air 32°C - t° water 21°C 9

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FOR THE INSTALLER IMPORTANT OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

INTRODUCTION
MINIMUM MAXIMUM
Air Temperature 10°C (50°F) 40°C (100°F)
These instructions provide the specifications and the Water Temperature 5°C (40°F) 35°C (90°F)0
step-by-step procedures for the installation, start up Water Pressures 1 bar gauge 5 bar gauge
and operation for the model N 202-302-402-502 Electrical Voltage
Modular Cubers. The Modular Cubers are quality Variations Voltage
designed, engineering and constructed, and are thor- rating specified
oughly tested icemaking systems, providing the utmost on nameplate -10% +10%
in flexibility to fit the needs of a particular user.
Extended periods of operation exceeding these limita-
tions constitues misuse under the terms of
Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty, resulting in a loss of
warranty coverage.
SELECT LOCATION
The first step in installing the equipment is to select the
location. The purchaser of the unit will have a desired
spot in mind, check out that spot to insure that it is:
- indoors, in an environment that does not exceed the
air and water temperature limitations for the equip-
ment.
- that the necessary utilities are available including the
correct voltage electrical power.
- that there be space around the installed machine for
service, 15 cm. minimum left, right, and rear for air-
cooled models.
STORAGE BIN
The Icematic bins for these units are the D 201 and D
310. Other bins may be available with bin tops to vary
the storage capacity. Lay the bin on its back, using
cardboard from the carton to support it, screw in the
legs.
Stand the bin upright, and correct any possible small
tears in the machine mounting gasket with food grade
silicone sealant.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Allow 15 cm. minimum

space at sides and back for ventilation and utility
connections.
STORAGE BIN
The models N 202-302-402-502 stack onto Icematic
bin model D 201 - D 310.
Refrigerant R 404 A
Charge per nameplate rating.
STANDARD LEGS: Furnished with storage bin. Four

legs screw into mounting sockets on cabinet base.
Provide 18.5 cm. (7’’) minimum height including
adjustable leveling foot.
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ICE MACHINE AIR BAFFLE

The use of a mechanical lift is recommended for lifting Install on the back side of the machine the air baffle as
the uncrated icemaker onto the bin. per instruction provided with it.
Remove front, top and sides panels.
Place the unit directly onto the bin, align it with the ATTENZIONE - ATTENTION - ACHTUNG
back of the bin. Locate the hardware package, take out QUESTO DEFLETTORE VA INSTALLATO PER IMPEDIRE LA
RICIRCOLAZIONE DELL'ARIA CALDA NEL CONDENSATORE
two mounting screws, and use them to secure the
Icemaker to the two sides of the bin.
See illustration below.
Remove all shipping material as well as the masking
tapes from the ice deflector/evaporator cover.
ISTRUZIONI PER IL MONTAGGIO
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Remove first the ice deflector/evaporator cover then INSTRUCTIONS DE MONTAGE

the masking tape from the ice thickness sensor.
INSTALLATIONSANWEISUNGEN
FOR THE PLUMBER

CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE CODES
WATER INLET
AIR-COOLED MODELS: The recommended water
supply is cold water connected to the - 3/4'’ gas - male
fitting at the back of the cabinet. Install a hand valve
near the machine to control the water supply.
1) Switch
2) Plug receptacle
3) Electrical plug
4) Water inlet
5) Shut-off valve
6) Water filter
7) Water outlet line
8) Bin water outlet line
9) Open vented water drain
10) Water outlet from the
condenser: water cooled
version only.
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NOTE: All ICEMATIC Cubers require a neutral

When choosing the water supply for the N Cuber, con-
sideration should be given to:
wire and a solid earth ground wire to prevent pos-
sible severe Electrical Shock Injury to individuals
A. Length of run.
or extensive damage to equipments.
FINAL CHECK LIST

B. Water clarity and purity.
C. Adequate water supply pressures.

1. Is the cabinet/bin level?
Since water is the most important single ingredient in
producing ice you cannot over emphasize the three 2. Is the cuber in a location where ambient tempera-
items listed above. Low water pressure, below 1 bar tures are a minimum of 10°C (50-degrees F.) all
may cause malfunction, of the icemaker unit. Water year around and to not exceed a maximum of
containing excessive minerals will tend to produce 40°C. (100°F.).
cloudy colored ice cubes, plus scale build-up on parts
in the water system. 3. Is there at least a 15 cm. clearance behind and
Heavily chlorinated water can be controlled using char- around the cabinet for all connections and for prop-
coal or carbon filters. er air circulation?
DRAINS 4. Have all electrical and piping connections been
AIR-COOLED MODELS: There is one 20 mm. dia made?
sump drain fitting at the back of the cabinet.
Insulations in high humidity areas is recommended. 5. Has the electrical power supply wiring been prop-
The ideal drain receptacle would be a trapped and erly connected and the voltage tested and checked
vented floor drain. against the nameplate rating? Has the unit proper-
WATER-COOLED MODELS: Besides the above drain, ly grounded.
a separate condenser drain must be run.
Connect it to the - 3/4'’ gas - condenser drain connec- 6. Is the water supply line shutoff valve installed and
tion at the back of the cabinet. opened and has the inlet water supply pressure
STORAGE BIN: A separate gravity type drain needs to been checked to insure a minimum of 1 bar with-
be run, similar to the air-cooled sump drain. Insulation out exceeding a maximum of 5 bar.
FOR THE ELECTRICIAN

of this drain line is recommended.
7. Have the compressor holddown bolts been
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
checked to be sure the compressor is snug on the
mounting pads.
The unit come equipped with an electrical cord for
power supply. The lead wires must be connected to an 8. Check all refrigerant lines and conduit lines to gard
electrical plug that corresponds to the local electrical against vibration and possible failure.
codes and requirements or to a separate two poles
disconnect box with opening to the contacts of about 3 9. Has the cuber and the bin been wiped clean with
millimeters. clean damp cloths?
The disconnect box shoulds be placed close to the
selected ice maker location to be easily and prompt 10. Has the owner/user been given the User Manual
reached. and instructed on how to operate the icemaker and
Undersized wiring or unproperly installed electrical cir- the importance of periodic maintenance?
cuit will result in major problems and malfunctions.
Voltage variations shoud not exceed ten percent. 11. Has the owner/user been given the name and tele-
phone number of the Authorized ICEMATIC
IMPORTANT: All plumbing and electrical con-
Distributor or Service Agency serving him?
nections must be made by licensed plumbers
and electricians, this one must follow the elec-
12. Has the Manufacturer’s Registration Card been
trical specifications printed on the ice maker
properly filled out?
nameplate.
Check for correct Model and Serial Numbers from
nameplate, then mail the completed card to the
Manufactured.
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START-UP
START-UP CYCLE
3. Water is coming into the water through the Water
Inlet Solenoid Valve till the water reservoir if filled
1. Open the water tap/valve and switch ON the power up to the maximum level controlled by a Water
on the electrical supply line. Level Sensor.
2. The models N 202-302-402-502 enter in the Start 4. 30 seconds later, the Water Pump starts up.
the Green LED of the machine under power while

Up mode with the PC Board energized as well as 5. After few minutes (3-5) from the start up of the
freezing cycle, the Water Inlet Solenoid Valve is
the models N 402-502 enter in 90 minutes delay activated again for few seconds to re-fill the water
time controlled by a special Start-up Delay PC reservoir up to the maximum level so to reduce
Board. any possibility of slush ice formation.
6. In the meantime the condenser sensor starts to
transmit the current to the PC Board keeping in
operation the Fan Motor in ON-OFF mode or con-
tinuously according to the condenser temperature.
NOTE: Do not remove the evaporator deflector
The Green LED of machine in operation is ener-

cover as it will cause the switching off of the
gized too, blinking fast for 40 seconds.

machine at "STORAGE BIN FULL".
NOTE: The models N 502 is equipped with a com-

7. The machine remains in the freezing cycle with the
ice that become thicker till the two metal plates of
pressor crankcase heater and a Start up Delay PC the Ice Thickness Sensor are covered by the water
Board set up at 90 minutes. During the first 90 cascading through the front surface of the ice
minutes only the compressor crankcase heater is plate.
energized warning up the compressor. 8. When the Power is transmitted back to the PC
Board continuously through the metal plates of the
3. During the Start Up cycle the components in oper- Ice Thickness Sensor for more then 6", the
ation are: machine enters in the Pre-Harvest or directly into
• Hot gas valve the Harvest Cycle mode according to:
• FAN MOTOR IN ON-OFF MODE DURING THE

• Water Drain Valve
PREVIOUS FREEZING CYCLE

• Water Pump
• Harvest assist solenoid (pusher).
FREEZING CYCLE
RISE UP THE CUT IN TEMPERATURE OF THE
CONDENSER SENSOR TO 38°C (FAN MOTOR
1. After the Start Up cycle the machine enters direct- OFF) AND EXTEND THE LENGTH OF FREEZ-
ly into the Freezing cycle with the following com- ING CYCLE BY 30" MORE THEN GO INTO HAR-
ponents energized: VEST CYCLE
• FAN MOTOR ALWAYS IN OPERATION DURING

• Water Inlet valve
THE PREVIOUS FREEZING CYCLE

• Compressor
• Fan motor (in continuous operation for the first 3
minutes). GO STRAIGHT TO THE HARVEST CYCLE
2. The LED energized are:
• Machine under power 9. First freezing time will range between 13 and 17
• Machine in operation (steady) minutes.
Longer time for temperature above 25°C and
shorter time required when temperature are below
25°C.
Average complete cycle time is about 15 min.
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HARVEST CYCLE
NOTE: This type of machine produce an "ICE
1. During the harvest cycle the components in opera-
PLATE" that breaks when falls down into the stor-
to have single ice cubes may cause malfunc-

tion are:
age bin. Setting the ice thickness sensor in order
tion of the machine.

• Hot Gas valve
• Harvest assist solenoid (pusher)
• Water Drain/Purge Valve
• Water Pump for the first 40" 6. Observe second and third cube harvest.
• Compressor Check if size and shape combination is correct.
In areas where extreme problem water conditions
and both exist, filtering or purifyng equipment is recom-
mended.
• Machine Under Power
NOTE: If water used is too soft, "demineralized"
• Machine in Operation
2. 30 seconds after the beginning of the Harvest the ice thickness sensor might not be able to
Cycle, the Water Inlet Solenoid Valve is energized sense the water on its reeds, there by it will not
for 10 seconds only in order to have a short flush switch the unit on harvest cycle. A safety system
of fresh water into the sump while the Water Pump built in the P.C. Board switches the unit on harvest
is still in operation. cycle whenever the freezing period gets longer
then 30 or 40 minutes.
3. The Fan Motor remains in OFF mode unless the
NOTE: To assure a correct operation of the
Condenser Sensor probe rise up to more then
38°C (same set up as per end of freezing cycle).
machine the water must have a minimum electri-
4. When the ice plate is falling down from the evapo- cal conductivity of 20 us.
rator, the magnetic switch is activated for a while
providing the signal to the PC Board to restart a 7. Check operation of magnetic switch controlling it
new freezing cycle. by keeping open the bottom end of plastic deflec-
tor for more than 30 seconds. The machine must
5. Observe first ice cube harvest and check size of switch off at storage bin full.
ice cubes; if an adjustment is required thread down Release the plastic deflector. The machine should
or out screw N. 1 as shown on below illustration. restart in the freezing cycle mode within few sec-
onds going through a 3 minutes delay time.
8. Place again all cabinet panels and screws previ-

ously removed.
9. Thoroughly explain to owner/user the significant

specifications of the ice maker start-up, reset and
operation, going through the procedures in the
operating instructions.
Answer all questions about the ice maker by the
owner and inform the owner himseft of the name
and telephone number of the authorized service
agency serving him.
Ice Thickness Sensor Adjustment
This screw position determines the distance

between the sensor reeds and the egg-crate evap-
orator thus keeping the ice cube at a proper thick-
ness.
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OPERATION
FREEZE CYCLE
EVAPORATOR
HEAT
EXCHANGER
EXPANSION VALVE
HOT GAS SOLENOID VALVE
X
COMPRESSOR AIR OR WATER
STRAINER CONDENSER
DRIER
RECEIVER
(WATER COOLED ONLY)
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM SCHEMATIC

HIGH PRESSURE VAPOR HIGH PRESSURE LIQUID LOW PRESSURE LIQUID LOW PRESSURE VAPOR
REFRIGERATION DURING FREEZE:

sensing bulb, located on the suction line manifold, at
This is determined by the temperature of the TXV
the outlet of the evaporator.

This ice machine employes either air or water as a
condensing media, the refrigeration system for either
one is a follows: If the bulb senses a warm suction line, more refriger-
At the hermetic compressor, Refrigerant is com- ant is allowed into the evaporator, (common at the
The gas moves through the discharge line into the

pressed into a high temperature, high pressure gas. beginning of the freeze cycle) and when the tempera-
condenser, air or water-cooled. If air-cooled, the dis-

ture begins to fall, less refrigerant is allowed through.
This is why the suction side gauge pressure will
charge pressure will change with the heat load and the decline throughout the freeze cycle. At the evaporator,
ambient air temperature. the liquid refrigerant released from high pressure, boils
the amount of water flowing through the condenser -

If water-cooled, the discharge pressure is controlled by off in the low pressure environment and absorbs heat,
thus cooling the evaporator surface and anything near
which is determined by the water regulating valve. it, such as water.
After the gas is cooled in the condenser, giving up The low pressure refrigerant vapor then is forced
sure liquid. This liquid travels through the liquid line to

much of its heat, the gas condenses into a high pres- through the heat exchanger where any excess liquid
the metering device, a thermostatic expansion

refrigerant boils-off, allowing only refrigerant vapor to
valve.
enter the compressor suction tube, where it is recom-
pressed into high pressure, high temperature gas
The thermostatic expansion valve meters how much again and the cycle repeats.
liquid refrigerant is to be allowed into the evaporator
section of the refrigeration system.
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WATER SYSTEM then cascades down the evaporator surface by gravi-

A combination of a solenoid water inlet valve with a ty. As it flows accross the refrigerated evaporator,
water level sensor is used to control the level of the some of the water will be chilled enough to change
water into the reservoir/sump. form, turn to ice, and stay frozen onto the evaporator
A pump, running continuously, after the first 30" of cells. Most of the water returns to the reservoir, to be
freezing cycle, forces the water to the top of the evap- sucked back into the pump, and repumped over the
orator, where it is distributed through a water tube and evaporator.
WATER SPRAY TUBE PURGE VALVE
WATER
INLET
VALVE
WATER PUMP
WATER LEVEL SENSOR
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HARVEST (DEFROST) CYCLE
E V A PO R ATOR
HE AT
EX CHA NGER
EX P A NS IO N V A LVE
HO T GA S S O LE N OID V A L VE
COMPRE SSOR A I R O R W A T ER
S T RA I N E R C ON DE N S ER
DRIE R
RECEI V E R
(WA T ER COO LE D ON LY)
HIGH P RE S S URE V A P OR HIGH PRESS U R E LI QU I D LO W P RE S SU R E L IQU I D LOW P R E SS U R E V A PO R
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM SCHEMATIC
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM DURING HARVEST accumulation of minerals concentration and impurities

The refrigeration system performs the harvest of ice by in the water reservoir.
use of a hot gas bypass valve. When the time comes When the released ice cubes drop into the bin, they
to de-ice the evaporators, the hot gas valve is ener- open-up for a while the bottom end of plastic deflector.
gized, and the high temperature, high pressure gas This deflector swinging motion is enough to reset the
bypasses the condenser, and is allowed directly into contact of the magnetic switch which - via electronic
the evaporator. The high pressure gas is cooled by the control board - moves back the unit to a new freezing
cold evaporator so it condenses into a liquid, giving up cycle.
its heat as it does so. This heat warms the evaporator The harvest cycle lasts about 1.5 minutes.
CONTROL SEQUENCE
and the ice frozen onto the evaporator surface melts,
releasing the frozen cubes. Ice then falls into the stor-
age bin pushed out by means of the harvest assist At the start of the freezing cycle, the contacts of the
solenoid. magnetic switch mechanically operated by the actua-
The liquid refrigerant goes through the suction line into tor plate of the deflector cover are closed, thereby - via
the heat exchanger where it boils-off so that only electronic control board - closing the circuit to the main
refrigerant vapor is drawn into the suction tube of the contactor coil and consequently to the compressor and
compressor. fan motors and 30" later, to the water pump motors.
WATER SYSTEM
Then, as the ice thickness reaches the value that cor-
responds to the full cube size, the film of water that
During the harvest cycle, the electric water drain valve constantly cascades over the slab of ice formed on the
is energized thereby opening the drain line. evaporator, arrives to establish a contact between the
Most of the water remained in the reservoir at the end two fingers (energised at low voltage) of the ice sensor
of freezing cycle is pumped-out, to the waste, through control, located on the front upper right side of the
the water solenoid and drain line during the first part of evaporator. If the contact between the two fingers of
the defrost cycle eliminating any possible build-up and the ice sensor remains established - by the film of
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water - for more than 10 seconds, a small relay of the ALARM CONDITIONS
electronic board, get energized, controlling - simulta-
neously the hot gas valve, the water drain valve and
the harvest assist solenoid.
NOTE: in case of failure of ice level sensor, the
Both the last two Red LED are ON STEADY:

P.C. Board turns - on automatically the unit into
Condenser Sensor OUT OF ORDER.

the defrost cycle when the freezing cycle reaches
Both the last two Red LED are BLINKING SLOW:

30 or 40 minutes according to the operation of the
WATER ERROR
fan motor during the freezing cycle.
At this point, the unit initiates the defrost cycle. Water level inside the water sump too low after 3' from
The hot gas circulating into the evaporator serpentine
Both the last two Red LED are BLINKING FAST:

the activation of the Water Inlet Valve.
causes a slight melting of ice cubes which get released
from their molds. In the mean time the harvest assist
solenoid is also energized pushing out the ice plate. RESET MODE: Charging water through the Water
Once entirely released the ice cubes drop simultane- inlet Solenoid Valve after the tripping OFF on WATER
ously into the ice storage bin below; by doing so they ERROR
move apart from the evaporator bottom end the plastic
deflector.
This plastic deflector has on its side a magnetic switch
that on account of the deflector swinging motion,
caused by the ice while dropping in the bin, opens and
closes their contacts.
The fourth Red LED is ON STEADY: Harvest Cycle
This will, in turn, disactivate the relay contacts that
longer then 3' 30"
controls the hot gas, harvest assist solenoid and water
The fourth Red LED is BLINKING SLOW: TOO HI

drain valve which get deenergized allowing the unit to
CONDENSING TEMPERATURE. The condenser sen-

start a new freezing cycle.
sor detected a temperature > 65°C

When the ice bin is full of ice, the last batch of ice
cubes released from the evaporator accumulates to
The fourth Red LED is BLINKING FAST:
keep the bottom end of the plastic deflector in open
position; with the magnetic switch contacts open for
longer than 30'’ the entire unit stops with the glowing of RESET MODE: Condenser Sensor < 50°C Fan motor
the corresponding LED. in operation for 3' then back on Start Up Cycle Mode
The machine will restart when the ice deflector will be
back in its normal vertical position provided that 3' are
elapsed from unit stop. If not the machine will delay its
restart till 3' are elapsed with the blinking of the green
LED.
The fifth Red LED is ON STEADY: TOO HI DIS-

CHARGE PRESSURE > 33 bar (460 PSI)
The fifth Red LED is BLINKING FAST:
RESET MODE: After pushing the Reset Button of the
Pressure Control the fan motor starts up first for 3' then
the machine enters on the Start Up Cycle Mode.
The PC Board is also checking the maximum time of
the freezing cycle that changes according to the oper-
ation of the fan motor during the freezing cycle (room
• Fan motor in Max. freezing cycle length

temperature):
ON-OFF mode: equal to 30'

• Fan motor ON Max. freezing cycle length
All the time: equal to 40'
Whenever the machine remains in the Freezing Cycle
for the Maximum time (30 or 40 minutes), the PC
Board moves the unit directly into the Harvest Cycle.
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PC BOARD SET UP
The PC Board can be set up for:
• Water fills up only at beginning of freezing cycle • Continuous water fills up during the freezing
(standard) - JUMP IN cycle (option for N USPH version for installation
on board) - JUMP OUT
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SERVICE SPECIFICATION OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

On air-cooled models during the freezing cycle, the
In servicing a machine, it is often, useful to compare discharge pressure is maintained between two preset
that individual units operating characteristics to those values by means of fan control (condenser sensor);
of a normally operating machine. The data that follows and at the same time, the suction pressure will also
gives those characteristics; however, be aware that decline reaching it’s lowest point just before harvest.
these values are for NEW, CLEAN machine operating Compressor amps experience a similar drop.
at 21 °C ambient and 15 °C water. USE THESE NUM- On water-cooled, the discharge pressure is constantly,
BERS AS A GUIDELINE ONLY. maintained during the freeze cycle by the water regu-
lating valve. However, suction pressure and compres-
sor amps, will still decline as the machine freezes ice.
Disch. Disch. Suction Suction Amps

Hi Pressure Amps
Pressure Pressure Pressure Pressure Cycle time Compressor
MODEL Freeze max Freeze min CUT OUT Beginning end Freeze minutes Beginning Compressor
bar end Freeze
bar bar Freeze bar bar Freeze
N132M - 230/50/1 17,5 14,0 30 4,3 2,3 15 3,8 3,2
N192M - 230/50/1 16,5 16,5 30 4,3 2,4 16 3,6 3,1
N202M - 230/50/1 17,5 15,5 33 3,5 2,0 15 4,7 3,6
N202M W - 230/50/1 16,5 16,5 30 3,5 2,2 16 4,2 3,4
N302M - 230/50/1 18 16 33 2,7 1,5 13 6,2 4,8
N302M W - 230/50/1 16,5 16,5 30 3,2 1,7 13 5,8 4,5
N402M - 230/50/1 18,5 16,5 33 2,0 1,8 12,5 8,6 6,4
N402M W - 230/50/1 16,5 16,5 30 3,5 1,9 14,5 9,0 6,7
N502M - 400/50/3 16 14 33 2,9 1,6 12 3,7 3,0
N502M W - 400/50/3 16,5 16,5 30 3,2 1,8 13,5 3,6 2,8
Refrigerant charge R 404 A - gr.
MODEL N132M N192M N202M N302M N402M N502M
Air Cooled 500 800 700 850 1300 1500
Water cooled 450 600 500 550 650 1200
Refrigerant metering device NOTE: Always check nameplate on individual ice-

Thermostatic expansion valve. machine for special refrigerant charge before char-
ging the refrigeration system.
Such refrigerant charge is the average charge for
the N Modular Cubers. However it is important to
check nameplate for each machine.
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
1. Front Console Panel LED Nr. 5
BUTTON B
Alarm high pressure.
Equipped with five LED plus a push button that when
LED Nr. 1
glow or blink are monitoring: Reset/Washing.
LED Nr. 2
Electrical power supply.
LED Nr. 3
Operation.
LED Nr. 4
Bin full./Washing.
Alarm.
FAN PC BOARD COMPR E S S OR , HOT GAS , WATE R

MOTOR S INL E T AND DR AIN VAL VE S
WATE R PUMP
POWE R IN
AND S AFE TY
PR E S S UR E
CONTR OLS N.O. - J UMP OUT
CONTINUOUS
WATE R FILLING
N.C. - J UMP IN
FUS E WATE R FILL UP
B E GINNING
- +
FR E E ZE ONLY
J2
FOR FACTOR Y
WATE R US E ONL Y
S E NS ITIVITY J1
ADJ US TME NT
S E R IAL
CONNE CTOR
CONDE NS E R
DIS PL AY ICE THICK NE S S WATE R LE VE L MAGNE TIC
S E NS OR
CONNE CTOR S E NS OR S E NS OR S WITCH
2. P.C. Board Board is set up for continuous water filling mode.

Located in the control box, this board is the brain of the The P.C. Board is equipped by an electronic safety
system as it governs the ice machine cyclematic timer that turns-on automatically the unit to defrost
through sensors, relays and switch. It consists of two cycle when freezing cycle is longer then 30 or 40 min-
separated printed circuits one at high and the other at utes and trips-off completely unit when defrost cycle is
low voltage integrated with a fuse, of four connectors longer then 3,5 minutes (4th Red LED ON).
for the sensors/switches (condenser sensor - BLACK - A trimmer, located close to the transformer, can
, magnetic switch - GREEN - ice thickness sensor - change the current received back from the Ice
RED - water level sensor - BLUE), of two jumpers (one Tickness Sensor according to the Electrical
J1 for factory use only - and the second J2 for the Conductivity of the water.
3. Compressor Contactor
selection between one water fill up or continuous water
fill up), of one outlet connector (front LED display -
black) one serial port connector (black) and of four Located in the control box, the compressor contactor
plug in terminals for input and output power. functions to carry the compressor line current. The
With J2 closed the P.C. Board is set up for water fill up contactor is wired to receive power from the P.C.
at beginning freeze mode. When J2 is open the PC Board.
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4. Ice Thickness Sensor

Located in the front upper right side off the evaporator,
the sensor is made with two metal reeds in which
passes power at low voltage. The two metal reeds,
which are individually insulated, are set, through a set-
ting screw, to maintain a minimum clearence from the
evaporator (3÷5 mm).
Once ice is formed into each mold and is thick enough
to fill-up that minimum clearance existing between the
two sensor reeds and the evaporator, the water that
cascades over the ice has gradually approached to
make contact between the two sensor reeds.
It is enough that this contact remains there for about
10 seconds that the P.C. Board receives the signals to
put the ice machine on defrost.
6. Hot Gas Solenoid Valve

The Hot Gas Solenoid Valve functions only during the
Harvest Cycle, to divert the hot discharge gas from the
Compressor, bypassing the Condendenser and ther-
mostatic expansion valve, for direct flow to the
Note: indintations may be deeper on C0322 and C0330 Evaporator Platen Assembly to release ice cubes from
the ice cube molds.
The Hot Gas Solenoid Valve is comprised of two parts,
the Body & Plunger and the Coil assembles.
Installed in the discharge line of the Compressor, the
energized solenoid coil lifts the valve stem within the
valve body to cause the hot discarge gas to be divert-
ed when the ice Thickness sensor has signalled to the
P.C. Board to start the Harvest Cycle.
7. Condenser temperature sensor

The condenser temperature sensor probe (located in
contact with the condenser tube coil) detects the con-
denser temperature variations and signals them by
Ice Bridge Thickenss Measurement supplying current, at low voltage, to the P.C. BOARD.
5. Magnetic Switch
In the air cooled versions, in relation to the different
current received, the micro processor of the P.C.
Located in the front of the evaporator plastic curtain, BOARD supplies, through a TRIAC, the power at high
this switch sends a pulse to the P.C. Board which voltage to the fan motor so to cool the condenser and
switches the machine back in the freezing cycle. to reduce its temperature.
In case the condenser temperature rises and reaches
65°C (150°F) the current arriving to the micro proces-
sor is such to cause an immediate and total stop of the
machine operation with the blinking of the Red LED.
8. High Pressure Control

The high Pressure Control, a safety control, is factory
set to cut-out, at 30 bar and cut-in at 22 bar.
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to shut OFF electrical power to Icemaker, should a loss 11. Water Drain Solenoid Valve
of water occur to the water cooled Condenser or a The Water Outlet Solenoid Valve functions in conjunc-
burnt out of the fan motor on air cooled versions. The tion with the water pump to flush-out the sump assem-
high Pressure Control is manual reset with reset but- bly at the beginning (first 40") of every harvest cycle.
ton located on the rear side of the machine and a mon- This action cleans-up and rinses the sump during each
itoring light on the Front Console Panel. harvest cycle preventing dangerous water minerales
9. Water Regulating Valve

concentration.
(Water Cooled Models)

The Water Regulating Valve functions maintain a con-
stant Compressor head pressure, by regulating the
amount of incoming water flow through the Condenser,
on water-cooled models.
The valve operate through the refrigerant system high
side pressure. Rotating the adjusting screw located on
top of the valve, can INCREASE or DECREASE the
water flow through the watercooled Condenser, which
in turn, will DECREASE or INREASE the Compressor
operating head pressure.
10. Water Distribution System

The Water Distribution System function to eventy sup-
ply water to all cells of the evaporator plate.
The water pump pumps water from the sump to the
tee. From there water is channeled through the vertical
tygon tube to the water distributors, above the evapo-
rator plate, and from the holes in the distributor tube
water flows to the cells on one side of the evaporator
plate.
Gravity flow returns the unfrozen excess portion of
12. Thermostatic Expansion Valve

water to the sump reservoir for recirculation.
The Thermostatic Expansion Valve regulates the flow

of refrigerant to the evaporator and reduces pressure
of liquid refrigerant from condensing pressure to evap-
orating pressure.
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13. Water pump 15. Water level sensor

The water pump primes the water from the sump to the The Water Level Sensor, located on the front of the
water distributor tube and through the distributing water sump, works in conjunction with the P.C. Board
holes it cascades down onto the evaporator cells by in order to control the water level at beginning of the
gravity so to be frozen into clear ice cubes. The water freezing cycle by receiving a low power current pass-
pump remains off during the first 30" seconds of the ing through the water.
freezing cycle (to avoid any cavitation problem) while When the current reaches the PC Board, the water
it's kept running during the first 10" of defrost/harvest inlet solenoid valve is de-energised.
cycle to drain out (purge) the remaining water from the In case the PC Board doesn’t receive any signal (cur-
sump (reach in mineral salts). rent) from the Water Level Sensor within the first 3
minutes of the freezing cycle, the PC Board trips OFF
the operation of the machine with the switching ON of
the Water Error LEDs.
16. Start up delay PC Board
14. Water inlet solenoid valve - 3/4" male fitting

Located in the back side of the unit it delays the start
up of the entire machine by 90' so to avoid that com-
The Water Inlet Solenoid valve is energised by the P.C. pressor can start up w/out be pre-heated.
17. Start up delay PC Board by-pass switch

Board during the beginning of the freezing cycle till the
water reaches the maximum level into the sump (con-
trolled by the Water Level Sensor). Located in the back side of the machine allows to by-
After 3 minutes, from the start up of the freezing cycle, pass the delay time controlled by the delay PC Board.
WARNING. It is IMPERATIVE to by-pass the

the Water Inlet Valve is energised again for a short
delay time only when sure of proper warm up

period to re-fill the sump with water till again to the
of compressor.
max. level so to minimise any possibility of slush ice
formation.
A flow control, fitted into its outlet port, reduces the
18. Harvest Assist Solenoid

pressure of the water flow.
Operated by the controller in parallel with the hot gas

valve. Cycles on and off at the beginning of a restart.
Energized throughout the harvest cycle.
Line voltage coil.
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Wiring Diagram N202M - N302M -N402M

220V / 50Hz / 1ph
m = brown
bc = light blue
gv = yellow green
L
b = white
n = black
v
r = red
a = orange
v = viola
r
Mbc
b
Nbc
bc
n
SP
G
v
v
bc
a
r
E
b
n
bc
m
bc
m
D
P1
P2
n
bc
n
m
F
A
n
n
bc
m
A - Input terminal board L - Water pump

B - Compressor remote control switch M- Water inlet valve
C - Compressor N- Water discharge valve
D - Ice sensor O- Hot gas valve
E - End defrosting switch
SP- Solenoid harv assist
F - Water level sensor
G - Condenser temperature probe P- Fan Motor (only AIR cooled unit)
H - Led card Q- Fan Motor (only WATER cooled unit)
I - Electronic card RC - Compressor relay
J - Max pressure switch CS - Start condenser
K - Automatic reset switch CM- Run condenser
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Wiring Diagram N502M

400V / 50Hz / 3ph
m = brown
bc = light blue
gv = yellow green
b = white
L
n = black
r = red
v
a = orange
v = viola
r
Mbc
b
Nbc
bc
n
SP
v
v
bc
G
n
a
r
b
n
bc
E
m
bc
m
P1
P2
n
bc
n
m
D
F
n
n
n
n
m
A - Input terminal board K- Automatic reset switch

B - Compressor remote control switch L - Water pump
C - Compressor M- Water inlet valve
D - Ice sensor N- Water discharge valve
E - End defrosting switch O- Hot gas valve
F - Water level sensor SP- Solenoid harv assist
G - Condenser temperature probe P1 - Fan Motor 1 (only AIR cooled unit)
H - Led card P2 - Fan Motor 2 (only AIR cooled unit)
I - Electronic card R- Cranckase heater
J - Max pressure switch T - Start delay electronic board
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SERVICE DIAGNOSIS
The table below is intended as a quick reference to aid Reference to other portions of this manual, inclusing
the Service Agent in determining the cause of a partic- wiring diagrams, installation, and operation are recom-
ular type of malfunction, as well as the recommended mended to better determine the cause of a problem.
repair. It is not intended to be an exclusive list.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
See page 20 See page 20

Warning Red LED ON
P.C. Board inoperative. Remove board and check.
No warning LED/LIGHT ON
No power to unit. Check electrical source.
Bin Full of ice. Nome.
Bin full Yellow LED ON
Magnetic switch inoperative. Check and replace.
P.C. Board compressor relay open. Test and replace.

Machine runs, compressor Compressor contactor open. Test and replace.
does not. Compressor relay open. Test and replace.
Compressor winding open. Test and replace.
Ice thickness control open. Check sensor fingers if are not cove-
red with scale sediment.
Too soft water. Water electrical conductivity
Machine runs, makes ice,
must be higher then 20 mS.
does not try to harvest.
Machine can't run with
demineralized water.
Built-in relay on P.C. Board open. Check and replace P.C. Board.
Machine runs, makes

Check system for correct refr. charge.
and harvests ice Low refrigerant charge.
Check for leak weight in charge.
but very slowly.
Evacuate and weigh

High discharge pressure due to
in charge.
not-condensableor overcharge.
Replace.
Inefficient compressor.
Low ice capacity. Clean.
Condenser dirty.
Check and repair.
Low water flow (Water-cooled).
Check temperature of air entering
High air temperature (air-cooled).
condenser.
Plugged water distributor. Clean water distributor.
Machine makes irregular ice. TXV supertheat wrong. Adjust or replace.
Refrigerant charge low. Adjust-check for leak recharge.
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MAINTENANCE & CLEANING &

SANITATION INSTRUCTIONS
Once a week sanitise it with a commercial food grade
sanitiser compling with the manufacturer dilution.
CABINET EXTERIOR
A ICEMATIC Ice System represent a sizable investment Wipe clean unit and bin cabinet exterior with a clean cloth
of time and money in any company’s business. In order to or disposable paper wipers, soaked in warm water with
receive the best return for that investment, in MUST mild detergent solution.
CLEANING - Ice maker

receive periodic maintenance.
It is the USER’S RESPONSIBILITY to see that prefer-
able, and less costly in the long run, to avoid possible 1. Empty bin of ice.
down time by keeping it clean, adjusting it as needed and 2. Remove front panel.
by replacing worn parts before they can cause failure. 3. Wait till the end of the defrost/harvest cycle then push
The following is a list of recommended maintenance that the RESET BUTTON for 6-8 seconds.
will help keep your machine running with a minimum of The machine should stop with the blinking of the
problems. Yellow LED (slow blink).
Maintenance and Cleaning should be scheduled at MINI- 4. Pour on
MUM twice per year while sanitation once per month. - N 202-302 250 gr Citric Acid
- N 402-502 350 gr Citric Acid
ICEMAKER of Icematic Machine Citric Acid directly into the reser-
voir then push again the RESET BUTTON for a while.
THE FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE SHOULD BE The water pump starts to operate with the fast blink-
SCHEDULED AT LEAST TWO TIMES PER YEAR ON ing of the Yellow LED while the water inlet valve will
THIS ICEMAKER. CALL YOUR AUTHORIZED ICEMAT- be energized till the fill up of the water sump.
IC SERVICE AGENCY. 5. After 15 minutes push the RESET BUTTON for a
while. The P.C. Board put the machine in automatic
1. Check and clean or service any optional water treat- rinsing mode with the special blinking (blink twice and
ment devices, if any installed. repeat) of the Yellow LED.
2. Clean water strainer.
NOTE: RINSING mode consists of:

3. Check that the cabinet is level, in the sideto- side and
front-to-back directions.
4. Clean/Sanitise the water system, evaporator plate a) energize the water drain valve and the water
and sump assembly, using a solution of citric acid. pump for 40 seconds to empty the reservoir
Refer to CLEANING - Icemaker. b) deenergize the water drain valve and the water
pump for 1 minute
NOTE: Cleaning/Sanitising requirements vary

c) energize the water inlet valve till the fill up of the
water sump
according to local water conditions and individual d) energize the water pump for 1,5 minutes.
user operation. The above sequence is repeted 7 times so to be
Continuous check of the clarity of ice cubes and sure to have removed any possible trace of Citric
visual inspection of the water system parts, evap- Acid
orator plates and the sump assembly before and
after cleaning will indicate frequency and proce-
dure to be followed in local areas. 6. At the end of the 7th Rinsing cycle the P.C. Board
stops the operation of the machine with the blinking
(slow) of the Yellow LED.
5. Check and tighten all bolts and screws. 7. Pushing the RESET BUTTON for 6-8 seconds the
6. Check for water leaks and make corrections. machine restarts in the freezing cycle.
7. Check the bin control to test shut-off. 8. Replace the evaporator cover deflector and front
Holding the evaporator deflector in open Position for panel.
more that 30", shold cause the ice maker to shut-off. 9. Check the next batch of cubes to be sure all the Citric
Once the evaporator deflector is released in its Acid is gone (no sour taste).
closed position, the ice maker will restart.
CAUTION - DO NOT use ice cubes produced
8. Check cube size, adjust if required through setting
from the Citric Acid solution. Be sure none
screw of ice thickness control sensor.
remains in the bin.
9. With unit out of operation, clean the condenser using
vacuum, cleaner, wisk broom or brush.
Instruct customer to clean condenser frequently
ICE STORAGE BIN

DO NOT USE A WIRE BRUSH. 10. Pour hot water into the storage bin melt the cubes,
and to also clean the bin drain.
The interior liner of the bin is in contact with a food prod-
uct, ice, and should be cleaned and sanitised regularly.
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FOR THE INSTALLER

FOR THE PLUMBER

MAINTENANCE & CLEANING INSTRUCTION

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FOR THE INSTALLER IMPORTANT OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

INSTALLATION NOTE: Allow 15 cm. minimum

STANDARD LEGS: Furnished with storage bin. Four

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ICE MACHINE AIR BAFFLE

ISTRUZIONI PER IL MONTAGGIO

Remove first the ice deflector/evaporator cover then INSTRUCTIONS DE MONTAGE

FOR THE PLUMBER

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NOTE: All ICEMATIC Cubers require a neutral

FINAL CHECK LIST

C. Adequate water supply pressures.

FOR THE ELECTRICIAN

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the Green LED of the machine under power while

NOTE: Do not remove the evaporator deflector

The Green LED of machine in operation is ener-

gized too, blinking fast for 40 seconds.

NOTE: The models N 502 is equipped with a com-

• FAN MOTOR IN ON-OFF MODE DURING THE

PREVIOUS FREEZING CYCLE

• FAN MOTOR ALWAYS IN OPERATION DURING

THE PREVIOUS FREEZING CYCLE

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to have single ice cubes may cause malfunc-

tion of the machine.

8. Place again all cabinet panels and screws previ-

9. Thoroughly explain to owner/user the significant

Ice Thickness Sensor Adjustment

This screw position determines the distance

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HOT GAS SOLENOID VALVE

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM SCHEMATIC

REFRIGERATION DURING FREEZE:

the outlet of the evaporator.

The gas moves through the discharge line into the

condenser, air or water-cooled. If air-cooled, the dis-

the amount of water flowing through the condenser -

sure liquid. This liquid travels through the liquid line to

the metering device, a thermostatic expansion

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WATER SYSTEM then cascades down the evaporator surface by gravi-

WATER SPRAY TUBE PURGE VALVE

WATER LEVEL SENSOR

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HARVEST (DEFROST) CYCLE