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    Bad valves from running with no refrigerant and...

    Bad valves from running with no refrigerant and no low pressure control.
  2. Thread: Dang Scotsman

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    The unit works on a curtain switch unless it has...

    The unit works on a curtain switch unless it has a KVS (varismart) transducer. Is there a dial near the red and green buttons?

    If not then I would suggest recalling errors. Instructions for that...
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    I work on a ton of these indigo machines pressure...

    I work on a ton of these indigo machines pressure controls are garbage. But never have I changed a control board I have noticed that when the pressure controls drop in and out it confuses the hell...
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    I just ran into this same problem on a new...

    I just ran into this same problem on a new construction site. My problem is happening in all 4 rooftops. All VFD drives have phase loss errors stored in them. Unit work for a day and shut down. ...
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    It's pumped down. Did you install the solenoid,...

    It's pumped down. Did you install the solenoid, TXV or did they come installed already? Check the valve on the reciever.

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    I think the M3 is way easier than the M2 (not...

    I think the M3 is way easier than the M2 (not that the M2 was too complicated)

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    That works like a cap tube and has a constant...

    That works like a cap tube and has a constant flow of refrigerant and there should be a solenoid before it. Under normal operation that solenoid is open and refrigerant is flowing. So it would...
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    Not nessasarily if there is a solenoid in the...

    Not nessasarily if there is a solenoid in the little line then it would be normal when the unit is running to be dumping liquid into the compressor. Try cycling it off by either a ajusting the tstat...
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    Is this a scroll? Is there a liquid injector on...

    Is this a scroll? Is there a liquid injector on it? If that's the case then if you close the receiver valve the liquid would not be injected but if you closed the accumulator than liquid will still...
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    This stuff Arma flex 520 adhesive and a coat of...

    This stuff Arma flex 520 adhesive and a coat of paint

    Well I can't figure out pictures so you'll just have to imagine a can of glue in my hand [emoji106]

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    You have it setup for a supply air bypass and you...

    You have it setup for a supply air bypass and you didn't tell the controller what it is. This is an advanced configuration and I recommend you call lennox and have them walk you through the setup
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  12. Thread: Leak repair

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    When I was a rookie I had a Aaon unit with a leak...

    When I was a rookie I had a Aaon unit with a leak in the condensor. The condensor was obsolete and a new unit was ordered. The owner asked if I could just get it going until the new unit came in. Big...
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    18003676285 Lennox national accounts. They would...

    18003676285 Lennox national accounts. They would be happy to walk you through your problem.

    Have you tried turning the fans on in test mode?

    What board is in this unit black or white?

    My...
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    + 1 on This. I have also used the kit you can...

    + 1 on This.

    I have also used the kit you can buy from York on the "channels" but have yet to attempt it on that joint. Good luck let us know how it works out

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    You can land the wire on the smoke terminals r...

    You can land the wire on the smoke terminals r and di1 are normally open when that closes it shuts unit down on smoke. That is if you don't have the Lennox smoke detector kit that lands on the top of...
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    For those hard to reach repairs.

    https://youtu.be/3dV_0l_vRJY

    Couldn't see this leak I was trying fix today thought I'd use the camera as my eyes and decided to record it.
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    What did you clean the machine with? Sent from...

    What did you clean the machine with?

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    Can't break red here either. In most cars the...

    Can't break red here either. In most cars the blower continues to run. Breaking at the transformer is ok ish. But most newer units have terminals on the board dedicated for smoke detectors

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    What's the head pressure? That machine at 90/70...

    What's the head pressure? That machine at 90/70 makes ice in 18 min. Maybe insufficient compressor, txv? High head? Suction should be 25-27 at the end of the freeze. Head 240-250 5 min in. Yah you...
  20. You're a better man than I. As soon as they...

    You're a better man than I. As soon as they pointed to the ABS machine I would have told them to call there coke distributor

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    Me too With large emphasis on the low charge....

    Me too

    With large emphasis on the low charge. Check the quick connects for leaks.

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    We have converted 12 in the last 2 year's. Wish...

    We have converted 12 in the last 2 year's. Wish we could just go around and do them all.


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    Ice thickness is based on water level on that...

    Ice thickness is based on water level on that machine. Make sure the selector switch is set right for your machine.(there should be a sticker on it somewhere if not google universal service...
  24. Thread: Hey Scotsman

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    New prodigy startup checklist: 1. Make sure...

    New prodigy startup checklist:

    1. Make sure updated harvest assist motor installed.

    2. Make sure to caulk wall where water leaks from evap section.

    3. Order hinged curtain, relocate curtain...
  25. Thread: Hey Scotsman

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    Hey Scotsman

    Would it be to much trouble to put a hole in the curtain for adjusting the ice thickness control on your prodigy units?


    I can deal with all the other design flaws. This one just drives me crazy...
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    I use of the shelf driers all the time. Unless...

    I use of the shelf driers all the time. Unless it's a warranty repair

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    Soaking them in a cleaner solution is probably a...

    Soaking them in a cleaner solution is probably a better idea then scraping them with a screw driver. For future reference

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  28. Thread: Scotsman Prodigy

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    What model number. Slot of issues stem from a...

    What model number. Slot of issues stem from a poorly designed curtain. They have a replacement curtain that is hinged. Also water level sensor needs to be cleaned regularly. Run into that allot it...
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    Red and black and white and black wires plug in...

    Red and black and white and black wires plug in to the board red set on top. But they are more than likely just dirty. Pull them out by putting your arms under the evaps. There is one on either side...
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    End bends are easy. I've fixed some in the fins....

    End bends are easy. I've fixed some in the fins. Just melt out a few fins. Once I even swedged out and put in a new piece of copper. I usually opt for silver solder due to its low melting point. I...
  31. Thread: Manitowoc

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    Clean it! Then time it. If it's still to long...

    Clean it!

    Then time it. If it's still to long check the evap for loose plates. If that checks out I like to hold a flashlight against the plate and look for cracks where the plates attach to the...
  32. Thread: Scottsman CME456

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    The more water you run through the filter the...

    The more water you run through the filter the faster it plugs up. A water cooled condensor runs constantly. Well actually when the compressor is running. The customer will be wondering why their $85...
  33. Thread: Scottsman CME456

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    I wouldn't be filtering the condenser water...

    I wouldn't be filtering the condenser water either

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  34. Thread: Scottsman CME456

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    You know Scotsman tech support has really gone...

    You know Scotsman tech support has really gone down hill. They used to be so good.

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    Depends on the brand. If it's a a York I probably...

    Depends on the brand. If it's a a York I probably worked right for a year. Now if it's a Lennox I love them.

    Other than that they are used a lot here as a source of makeup air. So it's important...
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    Heres a guess. There is an occupied switch,...

    Heres a guess. There is an occupied switch, relay, out something to that effect that when energized cuts the blower out. This cause low pressure and or freeze stat. Maybe a timer something that...
  37. Thread: Manitowoc genius

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    I have to take of the front cover just to make it...

    I have to take of the front cover just to make it a little lighter. IY1804A that's a back breaker

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  38. Thread: Manitowoc genius

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    He was not there but they got a bill :D I was...

    He was not there but they got a bill :D

    I was nice enough to leave the clip washer paper and tape with my invoice

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  39. Thread: Manitowoc genius

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    Manitowoc genius

    This was an emergency call. Maintenance man installed this and couldn't figure out the problem.

    268121


    I thought the pictures were pretty easy to understand. :D
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    York...probably a restriction usually the drier....

    York...probably a restriction usually the drier. Sometimes the orifice. Other times the condenser. I'd change the drier and blow through with nitrogen

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  41. Non condensibles? Sent from my amazing 4G...

    Non condensibles?

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    Oops sorry Sent from my amazing 4G device

    Oops sorry

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    Only one TXV Sent from my amazing 4G device

    Only one TXV

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  44. Thread: r12 system

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    X2 Sent from my amazing 4G device

    X2

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    Very easy to check production time it and weigh...

    Very easy to check production time it and weigh it. 1440 (minutes in a day) / total cycle time (should be around 16 min) = cycles per day x weight of one harvest (should be 6.5-7lbs)

    That number...
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    Vulkem on seams and silver coat on the rest. ...

    Vulkem on seams and silver coat on the rest.


    Quack quack

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    Check to see that water it's a flowing over the...

    Check to see that water it's a flowing over the back plate.

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  48. Thread: Milk bulk tank

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    I don't know about milk tanks. I do know...

    I don't know about milk tanks. I do know refrigeration. Is the stat pulling in the compressor directly or operating a relay? Occasionally I have seen when an OEM remote bulb stay is replaced with a...
  49. I don't know anything about people not washing...

    I don't know anything about people not washing their hands. Guess I should have read a little deeper. I was merely referencing the fact that areas with allot of yeast in the air tend to have ice...
  50. Have you ever been to a panera or other bakery....

    Have you ever been to a panera or other bakery. Check those machines after 4 months and tell me you don't "buy it"

    My pic was not yeast related.




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