Maintenance Section 44-12 Part Number 80-1560-3Removal from Service/WinterizationGENERALSpecial precautions must be taken if the ice machine isto be removed from service for an extended period oftime or exposed to ambient temperatures of 32°F (0°C)or below.Follow the applicable procedure below.SELF-CONTAINED WATER-COOLED ICE MACHINES1. Disconnect the electric power at the circuit breakeror the electric service switch.2. Turn off the water supply.3. Remove the water from the water trough.4. Disconnect and drain the incoming ice-making waterline at the rear of the ice machine.5. Blow compressed air in both the incoming water andthe drain openings in the rear of the ice machineuntil no more water comes out of the inlet water linesor the drain.6. Make sure water is not trapped in any of the waterlines, drain lines, distribution tubes, etc.7. Disconnect the incoming water and drain lines fromthe water-cooled condenser.8. Insert a large screwdriver between the bottom springcoils of the water regulating valve. Pry upward toopen the valve.9. Hold the valve open and blow compressed airthrough the condenser until no water remains.Pry Open the Water Regulating ValveAUCS® AccessoryRefer to the AuCS® Accessory manual for winterizationof the AuCS® Accessory.! CautionIf water is allowed to remain in the ice machine infreezing temperatures, severe damage to somecomponents could result. Damage of this nature isnot covered by the warranty.SV1624