How To Perform Ice Production Check January 19 2015, 2 Comments

It can be confusing knowing if your ice machine is producing as much ice as it should or if your machine is having problems.  For example, a Manitowoc IY0454A will only produce up to 450 lb of ice per day, under ideal conditions.  Rarely are our ice machines placed in ideal conditions, typically they are in a hot kitchen or have warm water fed to them.  This article will show you how you can perform an ice production check and see how much ice it’s actually producing.

Step 1 - Determine ambient air temperatures.

To do this, take a thermometer and find the air temperature around the ice machine.  Next, take a reading of the air temperature as it enters the condenser.  This will only apply to air-cooled machines and the temperature should be taken right at the condenser fins or air filter.

Step 2 - Find 24-Hour production chart in your service technicians hand book.

This book can be downloaded for free directly from Manitowoc’s website, for your specific model number.