10TA Service Manual
MAINTENANCE
4/15/14
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Water Distributors. The water distributors are located under the freezer cover at the top of the
freezer. These distributors may require occasional or periodic cleaning to remove solids and foreign
particles accumulated from the make-up water. The frequency of this cleaning operation will depend
on the characteristics of the water supply. The cleaning operation is needed when the inside diameter
of a large proportion of the ice becomes irregular (due to channeling of water), or if some of the ice is
opaque, or if there is a noticeable decrease in ice capacity.
Vogt Part #
Size Ice Number of Tubes Water Distributor Freezer Cover Freezer Cover Gasket
1” 156 12B2185N11 1BA2145C03 12A2600G15
1 1/4” 102 12B2185N21
1 1/2” 72 12B2185N31
TABLE 7-1
Number of Water Distributors Per Tube Size
To clean distributors, stop the unit and remove the freezer cover on top of the freezer. The water
distributors (one in each tube) may then be removed with pliers for cleaning. Use pliers on the
distributor’s top part with a twisting upward motion. Use care when removing distributors to avoid
distorting orifice holes or the body of the distributor. The distributors can be soaked in ice machine
cleaner to remove mineral buildup. Rinse distributors thoroughly before reinstalling and tap lightly
with a rubber mallet to seat them in the freezer tubes.
Tube Size
1” 1 1/4” 1 1/2”
Hole Size
1/16”-1/8” Avg.
1/8”-3/16” Avg.
1/4”-3/8” Avg.
TABLE 7-2
Average Hole Size In Tube-Ice
Water Tank. The production of opaque ice can indicate that the water in the water tank contains a
concentrated amount of solids or salts. Remove cover plate. Open drain valve (28). Clean tank
thoroughly by flushing out with a hose and scrubbing with a stiff brush. It may be necessary to
completely remove the water tank in order clean all surfaces. After cleaning, close drain (reinstall tank
if necessary) and fill the water tank with fresh water. When restarting the machine, be sure that the
water pump is circulating water. It is possible that air may have collected in the pump impeller
housing and the pump may have to be stopped and started several times to expel the air.
Freezer Cover. A clear polycarbonate freezer cover is provided for visual inspection of the water box
and water distributors located at the top of the freezer. The cover should be removed and cleaned if it
becomes coated with deposits. Generally, if the freezer cover is coated with solids this is a prime
indicator that the other areas (i.e. water tank and distributors) also require cleaning.
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