Tube ice machine is a kind of refrigeration equipment specialized in making tube ice, which is widely used in many fields such as food processing, cold chain logistics, seafood preservation, bar, restaurant and so on. The tube ice it produces is characterized by small contact area, strong resistance to melting, transparent and beautiful, long preservation period, etc. It is very suitable for making drinks, decoration and food refrigeration and preservation.
It works based on the refrigeration cycle, which mainly includes the following steps:
Refrigerant cycle: the compressor compresses the low-pressure, low-temperature gas into a high-pressure, high-temperature gas, which then dissipates heat through the condenser and becomes a high-pressure, low-temperature liquid. The liquid is throttled by an expansion valve and enters the evaporator.
When the ice layer reaches a certain thickness, the machine loosens the ice tube by hot air or other heating methods, and the ice cubes fall into the collection device. The ice produced is thick, transparent, beautiful, with long preservation period, not easy to melt and good air permeability.
1. Environment preparation
Suitable environment: Make sure there is no heat source around the machine, good ventilation, and the ambient temperature is not more than 30℃ to ensure smooth heat dissipation and better ice making effect.
Smooth Placement: Place the tube ice machine on a firm and level ground to avoid shaking or poor ice making when working.
Power safety: Use a power supply with insurance and leakage protection, and make sure it is grounded to ensure the safety of electricity.
Power safety: Use a power supply with insurance and leakage protection, and make sure it is grounded to ensure the safety of electricity.
2. Water quality management
Use clean water: It is best to use water that meets drinking water standards and install filters to prevent impurities from clogging the machine.
Regular cleaning: Clean the sink, water pipe and condenser regularly to keep the inside of the equipment clean and avoid scale affecting the ice adhesion.
3. Checking before starting the machine
Check the device: Check whether each device of the tube ice machine is normal or not, such as the water supply device, water tank storage volume, etc. before using.
Read the manual: Before starting to use, read the manual carefully to understand the function and operation steps of each button.
4. Turn on the machine
Turn on the power: Plug the power cord of the tube ice maker into a three-phase socket with grounding, the power indicator light will start to flash at intervals, and the ice maker will enter the standby state.
Add water: open the front cover, take out the ice bar, add water manually to the inner liner of the ice machine, add water to the specified water level.
Start ice making: select the ice making mode of the ice maker according to the need and start the ice making program.
5. Operation Monitoring
Monitor the ice-making process: During the ice-making process, pay attention to observe the operation status of the equipment to ensure the normal operation of the refrigeration system.
Adjust the parameters: according to the actual situation, adjust the temperature and pressure of refrigerant, control the thickness of the ice layer to ensure the effect of ice making.
6. Shutdown and maintenance
Shut down the machine: After ice making is finished, turn off the ice maker and disconnect the power supply.
Regular maintenance: When not in use for a long time, empty the water and store it dry to prevent the water from freezing and damaging the machine. Regularly check the heating elements, sensors and control system to ensure their normal operation.
By following these steps, you can use your tube ice machine efficiently and safely, ensuring its long-term stable operation and providing a continuous supply of ice for your business or home.