Page 3 - Introduction; Page i
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Introduction Page i How To Use This Manual Ice-O-Matic provides this manual as an aid to the end user and service technician in installation and maintenance of the Pearl Ice™ Series ice machines. Do not attempt to perform installation, start-up or maintenance unless you have...
Page 4 - Table Of Contents; Page ii; ii
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Table Of Contents Page ii Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................. Page i Table Of Contents..................................................................
Page 5 - Freight Claim Procedure; Page iii
GEM0650/0956/1256Remote Freight Claim Procedure Page iii Important! Inspect Promptly This merchandise has been carefully inspected and packed in accordance with the carrier’s packing specifications. Responsibility for safe delivery has been assumed by the carrier. If loss or damage occurs, you as th...
Page 6 - Warranty; Page iv
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Warranty Page iv Ice-O-Matic Parts and Labor Domestic & International Limited Warranty Mile High Equipment LLC (the “Company”) warrants Ice-O-Matic brand ice machines, ice dispensers, remote condensers, water filters, and ice storage bins to the end customer against defe...
Page 7 - For the Installer; The use of condensate pumps for
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote For the Installer Page 1 Installation Guidelines: For proper operation of the Ice-O-Matic ice machine, the following installation guidelines must be followed. Failure to do so may result in loss of production capacity, premature part failures, and may void all warranties. Am...
Page 8 - For The Installer; Page 2
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote For The Installer Page 2 GEM0650/0956R
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GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote For The Installer Page 3 GEM1256R
Page 10 - Page; IOM; Pearl IceTM; Accessory List; Cornelius ED or DF150; Does not fit; Cornelius ED or DF200; Remote
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote For the Installer Page 4 Bin Application The Pearl Ice™ Series are designed to fit the following Ice-O-Matic Bins ● B42, using Bin Top KBT 24 (Note: GEM0650 and GEM0956 ONLY) ● B25, B40 B55 using Bin Top KBT 19. ● B100 using Bin Top KBT 23 (one unit) or KBT 22 (two units). ●...
Page 12 - Remote Condenser; 5 Foot Precharged Line Set
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Remote Condenser Page 6 ERC Dimensions (Inches) GRC1001 GRC1061 GCR2061 A 33.36 33.36 33.36 B 10.75 10.75 10.75 C 23.81 23.81 23.81 D 2.04 2.04 2.04 E 6.12 6.12 6.12 F 16.73 16.73 16.73 G 11.65 11.65 11.65 H 19.57 19.57 19.57 Pearl Ice™ Number GEM0650 R GEM0956 R GEM1256 R L...
Page 13 - Remote Condenser Location; Use the following; Calculation Formula
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Remote Condenser Location Page 7 Use the following for planning the placement of the remote condenser relative to the ice machine. Location Limits: Remote condenser location must not exceed ANY of the following: ● Maximum rise from the ice machine to the remote condenser is ...
Page 14 - Remote Condenser Location:
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote For the Installer Remote Condenser Location: Limited to a 25 foot or a 40 foot length of precharged refrigerant tubing connecting the ice machine to the remote condenser. The remote condenser must be above or level with the ice machine. Select the best available location, pr...
Page 15 - REMOTE CONDENSER
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote For the Installer Page 9 Typical Installation REMOTE CONDENSER ICE MACHINE
Page 17 - For the Plumber
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote For the Plumber Page 11 Water Inlet: The recommended water supply is cold water. Use 3/8 inch O.D. copper tubing, connect to the 3/8 inch male flare on the back of the cabinet. Install a hand valve near the machine to control the water supply. Drains: Ice Machine: There is o...
Page 18 - For the Electrician; INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE CODES.
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote For the Electrician Page 12 INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE CODES. Connect the electrical power to the unit to the wires in the junction box at the rear of the machine. Check the nameplate (located on the back panel) for the voltage requirements, and for the mini...
Page 19 - Completed Installation
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote For the Installer Page 13 Completed Installation A typical installation should generally appear as illustrated below. The best place for the remote condenser is above the ice machine, although other locations are permissible. Roof Cut-A-Way
Page 20 - Final Check List; been made and checked for leaks?
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote For the Installer Page 14 Final Check List Roof Holes Sealed? Condenser Leveled? ___1. Is the ice system installed indoors in a location where air and water temperatures are controlled, and where they do not exceed the design limitations? ___2. Is there an electrical service...
Page 21 - Start Up; to the; ON; . The electrical start up sequence in automatic.; There are no adjustments to make; they know who to call for service.
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Start Up Page 15 Pre-Start Inspection: 1. Remove the front and side service panels. 2. Check that any shipping blocks have been removed. 3. Inspect the interior of the ice machine for loose screws or wires. 4. Check that no refrigerant lines are rubbing each other. 5. Check ...
Page 22 - Component Description
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Component Description Page 16 ● Control Box: Contains the electrical controls that operate the machine. ● High Pressure Cut Out Switch: An auto-reset switch sensing the high side refrigeration pressure. It will shut the machine off if the discharge pressure exceeds 450 psig....
Page 23 - Switches loads on and off thru relays. (Reference Photo Below); Control Board; Compressor Relay
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Component Description Page 17 ● Contactor: A definite purpose contactor connecting the compressor and the fan motor to the power supply. ● Circuit Board: Controls the operation of the ice machine using input from the sensors and pressure controls. Switches loads on and off t...
Page 24 - action being where the two “faces” meet.
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Component Description Page 18 ● Evaporator: A refrigerated vertical tube filled with water and containing a water seal and auger. ● Auger: A solid stainless steel double spiral auger, it pushes the ice crystals up to the top of the evaporator. ● Water Seal: A two part “face”...
Page 25 - Electrical Sequence; Green
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Electrical Sequence Page 19 Electrical Sequence: There are 7 indicator lights on the control board: ● WTR-OK: (Water OK) Green . Normal=Glowing. Glow when there is water in the reservoir. ● PWR-OK: (Power OK) Green . Normal=Glowing. Glows when the power board has power and i...
Page 27 - Operation: Refrigeration; Refrigeration Schematic
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Operation: Refrigeration Page 21 Beginning at the compressor, the refrigerant is compressed into a high temperature gas. The discharge line directs this gas to the condenser and to the head pressure control. At the remote condenser the gas is cooled by air and it then conden...
Page 29 - Liquid Line
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Operation: Refrigeration Page 23 Pump Down During the pump down cycle (usually initiated by the circuit board de-energizing the liquid line valve) the discharge gases flow through their normal path to the remote condenser, through the head pressure control and into the recei...
Page 30 - Operation: Performance
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Operation: Performance Page 24 Typical Low Side Pressure: Remote: 34-38 PSIG Typical Discharge Pressure: Remote: 220-275 PSIG Typical Compressor Amp Draw: GEM0650 115/60/1 8-9 Amps GEM0956 208-230/60/1 4-5 Amps GEM1256 208-230/60/1 5-6 Amps Typical Auger Drive Motor Amp Draw...
Page 31 - Sanitizing and Cleaning
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Sanitizing and Cleaning Page 25 It is the USER’S RESPONSIBILITY to keep the ice machine and ice storage bin in a sanitary condition. Without human intervention, sanitation will not be maintained. Ice machines also require occasional cleaning of their water systems with a spe...
Page 32 - Condenser Maintenance; Clean the condenser: the condenser may; Brush in direction of fins
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Condenser Maintenance Page 26 ● Clean the condenser: the condenser may appear to be clean on the surface, but it can still be clogged internally. Check with a flashlight from the front to see if light can be seen through the condenser fins. Brush in direction of fins The con...
Page 34 - Ice Discharge Chute
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Sensor Maintenance Page 28 Bin Control Sensor: Ice Discharge Chute The bin control uses devices that sense light, therefore they must be kept clean enough so that they can “see”. At least twice a year, remove the bin control sensors from the base of the chute, and wipe the i...
Page 35 - Auger Maintenance; Clean the auger and evaporator as required.; Ice Sweep
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Auger Maintenance Page 29 Auger: In some areas, the water supply to the ice machine will contain a high concentration of minerals, and that will result in an evaporator and auger becoming coated with these minerals, requiring a more frequent removal than twice per year. If i...
Page 36 - Service Diagnosis; OFF
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Service Diagnosis Page 30 Symptom Possible Cause Probable Correction No ice is made nothing operates. •Unit off due to no power •Restore Power •Unit off due to master switch in OFF •Switch master Switch to ON position •Unit off due to low water level •Check water supply, fil...
Page 38 - Control System Diagnostics
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Control System Diagnostics Page 32 The Control System consists of: ● Control Board ● Water Sensors ● Ice Sensors ● High Pressure Cut Out ● Low Pressure Cut Out If the unit is OFF , check the control board: 1. Is the Power OK light on? If not check power to the unit. If it ha...
Page 39 - Float Assembly; Disconnect electrical power supply.
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote R&R- Water Reservoir, Bin Control Page 33 Water Reservoir: 1. Disconnect electrical power supply. 2. Shut off water supply to the ice maker. 3. Remove the front panel. 4. Disconnect water inlet tube from reservoir inlet fitting. 5. To remove float valve, push in “locking...
Page 40 - a. Unscrew breaker cover from breaker; Note; : Seals must be pressed in with a
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote R&R-Bearing and Breaker Page 34 Note : Removal of the auger, water seal, evaporator and gear motor must begin at the top of the assembly. To Remove the Breaker Bearing Assembly: 1. Disconnect electrical power. 2. Remove panels. 3. Push back bail clamp and remove ice chut...
Page 41 - b. Lift up on breaker and remove auger from evaporator.; Slide Hammer Puller
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote R&R-Auger Page 35 To Remove the Auger: 1. Disconnect electrical power. 2. Turn off the water to the machine. 3. Unclip the evaporator drain hose, pull it down and drain the evaporator into the bin or container. 4. Remove the top panel. 5. Swing bail clip down and remove ...
Page 44 - Water Shed
GEM0650/09561256 Remote R&R-Gear Motor To Check the Gear Motor: 1. Remove wires from terminals 1 and 2 2. Use an ohmeter to check for continuity. If there is none, replace only the motor. If there is continuity but the motor will not start, check the motor’s start switch. 3. Remove motor end bel...
Page 45 - Fan Guard
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote R&R-Fan Blade and Motor Page 39 To Remove the Condenser Fan Motor Assembly: 1. Disconnect electrical power to the ice machine and/or remote condenser. 2. Remove fan guard. 3. Remove the fan blade. 4. Disconnect the electrical power lead to the fan motor. 5. Remove the fo...
Page 46 - Refrigeration System Service; replacement compressors.; Charging Procedure; Service Port
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Refrigeration System Service Page 40 Refrigeration Service: General: This ice machine uses R404A refrigerant and polyolester oil. Do NOT use mineral oil in this refrigeration system. ● When the refrigeration system is serviced, a special liquid line drier is required. It is ...
Page 50 - Service History; Check the water filters if there are any.; and then
GEM0650/0956/1256 Remote Service History Page 44 What to Do Before Calling for Service: ● Check the water supply to the ice machine. The ice machine is designed to shut off if there is no water to it. Check the water filters if there are any. ● Check the power supply to the ice machine. Reset the br...
