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crised
03-12-2010, 05:03 AM
Hello,

I need information on how to set up a Flaker with a condensing unit. I need info on the controls needed to make it work. I also need info on how does it work.

Can anyone post manuals, tutorials of these machines?

Thanks in advance!
dandyme
03-12-2010, 05:17 AM
I don't think that's going to happen in an open forum
beenthere
03-12-2010, 05:38 AM
Moved to Refrigeration and Ice Making.

You should get help here.
crised
03-12-2010, 06:00 AM
I can't be a proffesional member because the board does not recognize my degree (It's from Chile).
beenthere
03-12-2010, 06:08 AM
Does that mean you applied and were turned down.
or you just think they won't accept it.
crised
03-12-2010, 06:09 AM
Does that mean you applied and were turned down.
or you just think they won't accept it.

I applied but they turned me down last year.
beenthere
03-12-2010, 06:44 AM
Ok.

Just wanted to make sure you did apply. Some people in the past thought they wouldn't be accepted, and hadn't tried.

I'm not part of the membership committee. Sorry to hear about your misfortune with your application.
icemeister
03-12-2010, 07:28 AM
Hello,

I need information on how to set up a Flaker with a condensing unit. I need info on the controls needed to make it work. I also need info on how does it work.

Can anyone post manuals, tutorials of these machines?

Thanks in advance!

I don't think you'll find any tutorials, but here's a page full of manuals for you:
http://www.howecorp.com/parts_%26_service.htm
crised
03-12-2010, 10:20 AM
I don't think you'll find any tutorials, but here's a page full of manuals for you:
http://www.howecorp.com/parts_%26_service.htm

Is there any place I can find service tutorials or similar?
jpsmith1cm
03-12-2010, 10:41 AM
Is there any place I can find service tutorials or similar?

Flakers like the Howe are very simple machines. Not much that anyone with basic refrigeration knowledge and a service manual couldn't figure out in short order.
icemeister
03-12-2010, 10:56 AM
Flakers like the Howe are very simple machines. Not much that anyone with basic refrigeration knowledge and a service manual couldn't figure out in short order.

I agree with that JP.

The Howe manuals are very well documented and cover just about everything you need to know...If you have a solid background in refrigeration service.

I'm beginning to think crised may not have the latter. ;)
itsiceman
03-12-2010, 11:41 AM
I agree he has a tall order here but if they were all simple Why do most ice guys I know hate working on them :angel:
:grin2:
jpsmith1cm
03-13-2010, 07:29 AM
I agree he has a tall order here but if they were all simple Why do most ice guys I know hate working on them :angel:
:grin2:

I wouldn't exactly call myself an 'ice guy', but I'lll take a flaker over a Cuber.
jpsmith1cm
03-13-2010, 07:30 AM
I agree with that JP.

The Howe manuals are very well documented and cover just about everything you need to know...If you have a solid background in refrigeration service.

I'm beginning to think crised may not have the latter. ;)

That was my thoughts exactly.

:yes:
VTP99
03-13-2010, 07:51 AM
Iceman
Maybe because of the gears and the mechanical aspect. I like anything challenging.
uniservice
03-13-2010, 08:44 AM
And you don't have to stand around and wait for a harvest. Flakers are cool, usually bigger condensing units and equipment, a lot of them that I see are on top of walkin coolers so the ice drops into a bin in the box. Some are just set on steel racks so the ice falls into a fish tote, but they are easy to service.