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CB300 MANUAL

Model CB300X2 Series

The Clinebell Carving Block Maker produces a CRYSTAL CLEAR block of ice for sculptures. A pleasure for the carver to work with and a delightful product for your customer.
The blocks of ice are frozen in a plastic liner and placed inside a cardboard box for storage and handling.
Each machine will produce two blocks of ice every 3 – 4 days. The recommended ambient temperature for maximum productivity is 72 degrees F. (22.2222 degrees C) (Colder temperatures can cause cracking in the blocks and much warmer temperatures may slow the freezing cycle.)
Using the Clinebell Carving Block Hoist & Tilt Cart, two blocks of ice can be removed and the machine refilled within 30 minutes or less, by one person.
For special effects, freezing flowers, wedding vows, or just about anything imaginable into the block of ice.
Create a colored block of ice by using a food coloring mixture.
A stainless steel lifter plate is frozen approximately 1/4″ (.635 cm) into each end of the block to help lift the finished block from the chamber.
A pump circulates the water to keep impurities from freezing into the block of ice. Excess water and impurities are removed from the top of the block prior to harvesting by use of a common wet and dry vacuum. Proper placement of the pump is critical to the clarity of the ice. Each day of the freezing cycle, the position of the pump must be changed for continued ice clarity.

CB300X2 Series Specifications:

Cabinet dimensions: 48.5″W x 51.25″D x 42″H (123.19 x 130.175 x 106.68 cm)
Cabinet weight with condensing unit: 590 lbs. (267.62 kg)
Cabinet without condensing unit 520 lbs. (235.87 kg)
Cabinet is constructed of galvanized steel.
Circulating pump: 115V/1/60 Domestic
Circulating pump: 200V/1/50 (180-220 volts) Export
Each chamber holds 40 gallons of water (151.42 liters)
CB300X2D 120 Volt for Domestic use
Included with the CB300X2D: One 1/2hp 115 volt condensing unit, 2 circulating pumps, 2 pump mount brackets, 4 lifter plates, 1 block depth checker, 1 lid closer, 1 single point ice pick.
CB300X2E 200 Volt (180-220 volts) for Export use
Included with the CB300X2E: One 1/2hp 220 volt condensing unit, 2 circulating pumps, 2 pump mount brackets, 4 lifter plates, 1 block depth checker, 1 lid closer, 1 single point ice pick

Carving Block Ice Maker, Model CB300X2 Series

Your new Carving Block Machine has been carefully packaged for safe shipment. If there is any visible damage to the shipping crate or cabinet, make a notation on the freight bill and file a claim with the carrier.

Installation

Leave the back of the machine 6″ (15.24 cm) inches from the wall. When the lid is open, it will lay back against the wall. Plug the cord from the compressor into the appropriate wall outlet. The compressor should now run and cool the plate in the bottom of the machine.

Setup

Place a plastic liner in the bottom of one flexible chamber with the open fold upward. The liner should lie so that the corners and sides fit neatly inside of the chamber. Allow approximately 1.5″ (3.81 cm) of the liner to be folded over the top of the chamber, at each end.

Place a lifter plate over the top edge of the chamber, at each end, using the small hook on the backside to hold the liner in place. This lifter plate will be frozen into the block of ice and used to lift the block out of the chamber.

Now the sides of the liner must be secured. Fold the top 1.5″ (3.81 cm) of the liner over the protruding bolts on each side of the chamber, and secure by piercing the plastic. If necessary, straighten the liner at this time so that it conforms to the inside of the chamber. The liner is now in place and is ready to be filled with water. Be careful not to puncture the liner while placing it in the chamber. A lifter plate dropped into the chamber will likely puncture the liner. A liner should be discarded if there’s any possibility of a puncture. With both liners in place, use a hose to fill each chamber to within approximately 3″ (7.62 cm)of the top of the chamber. Secure a submersible pump over the edge of each chamber. Plug the pump into a good 115-volt outlet and bend the pump bracket so that the bottom 1.5″ (3.81 cm) of the pump hangs down into the water. It’s sometimes necessary to tip the pump up and then back down into the water to get rid of air trapped inside, in order to begin the pumping action.

With the condensing unit operating and the pump circulating water, watch for a thin layer of ice to form on the bottom of the liner. This process is called “seeding”. When the seeding process has begun, you will notice white lines running lengthwise of the chamber or you can feel the ice. If after a few minutes, the seeding process has not begun, unplug the circulating pump. The seeding process should begin within a few minutes and the pump should be started immediately. If the block doesn’t seed shortly after the chamber is filled with water, slush will appear, causing a cloudiness in the final product. Now close the lid of the unit and allow it to run for three (3) days. Check the thickness of the ice periodically. Place the “T” shape depth checker across the top of each chamber. When the ice meets the bottom of the vertical “T” section the block is ready to be harvested.

Harvesting

Unplug the circulating pump and hang it over the front edge of the machine, out of the way. Use a self-priming bilge pump to draw the excess water off of the top of the block of ice. A 16-gallon wet and dry vacuum cleaner can also be used to remove this water. Securely attach the lifting bar to the end of the hoist chain. (May also be hung on the forks of a forklift or from the chain of an automotive engine hoist.) Hook the two lifters on the lifting bar onto the lifter plates that were frozen into the block of the ice and lift upwards slightly. Use your hands to push out on all four flexible sides of the chamber to free the block. The bare block of ice should never be directly set on metal or a warm surface. (Refer to our white paper regarding physical and thermal shock of carving block.) Using a multiple point ice pick or saw, remove the high edges on the top of the block, leaving a flat, smooth surface. The block, with the plastic liner still around it, is now ready to be placed in a cardboard box and then into the cooler for storage.

A block of ice left in a hot wind or on a hot surface could crack due to thermal shock. Do not attempt to lift a block of ice from the chamber if it has been allowed to melt. The lifter plates would not be frozen in properly which could result in the block dropping during the lifting process. Do not allow the pumps to run when not submerged in water. If the pump is allowed to freeze into the ice, use an ice pick to remove the ice from around the pump housing, being careful not to distort the pump housing. Allow the pump to warm up and melt any ice that may be inside before attempting to run it again.

Two blocks of ice per unit should freeze within approximately three (3) days depending on the ambient temperature surrounding the condensing unit. More efficient production will be realized if the harvesting is staggered. Fill the second chamber one day after the first one is filled and then harvest the blocks one day apart.

Limited Warranty on March Circulating Pump Model IU-MD

All models are standard in 115 volt, 60 cycle, 1 phase A.C. The motors are C.S.A. approved and the pumps are U.L. recognized under the component program. We rely on the liquid being pumped to lubricate the Impeller-Magnet Assembly spinning on the stationary spindle. If the pump is run dry for longer than 30 minutes the plastic may “freeze” onto the spindle. This pump is guaranteed against defective workmanship or material for a period of one year from date of manufacture. Clinebell Equipment Company will warrant the pump for one year from the date of purchase. Warranty is void if the pump is connected to wrong voltage or if otherwise abused. All pumps must be shipped to Clinebell Equipment Company, freight prepaid.

S-35 Manual

S-35 MANUAL

Snow Cone Block Ice Maker, model S35

Self-Contained with Attached Bag Fill Device

·         Produces 35 blocks of ice per day. “Produce HARD FROZEN Block of Ice for Snow Cone Ice Shavers”

·         Allows you to freeze HARD FROZEN blocks of ice in Polyethylene bags. No circulating pump. No ice cans needed.

·         The 1 hp condensing unit is mounted underneath the cabinet.

·         The bag fill device is attached to the side of the cabinet for a more compact and efficient process.

·         Bags of water are placed between refrigerated plates inside the cabinet for freezing.

·         Thirty-five bags can be filled with water and loaded into the cabinet in 15 minutes or less, by one person.

·         Thirty-five 10-lb. (4.54 kg) blocks of ice are produced each day using one 1 hp condensing unit.

·         The process provides a more cost effective and sanitary end product.

·         The 5.5″ sq. (13.97 sq cm)block of ice fits most snow cone block ice shavers.

·         A HARD FROZEN block of ice isn’t likely to “blow-up” in the ice shaver.

·         The compact cabinet size allows placement in almost any location.

Model S35 Specifications:

·         Cabinet Dimensions: 65.5″W x 37.5″D x 41″H (166.37 x 95.25 x 104.14 cm).

·         Cabinet Weight: 500 lbs. (226.79 kg)

·         Cabinet constructed of galvanized steel

·         Includes one 1 hp condensing unit, 230 V/1/60

·         Includes one single bag fill device

·         Final dimensions: 5.5″W x 5.5″D x 10″H. 13.97 x 13.97 x 25.4 cm)

·         S35 includes: One 1hp 220 volt condensing unit, 35 “L” shaped dividers, 1 single station bag fill device

Snow Cone Block Ice Maker, Manual S35

General

Your new Block Ice Maker has been carefully packaged for safe shipment. If there is any visible damage to the shipping carton or cabinet, make a notation on the freight bill and file a claim with the carrier.

The S35 Block Ice Maker has been designed to use a Clinebell 6″ X 4″ X 22″ (15.24 x 10.16 x 55.88 cm) gusseted LEAK PROOF bag that will produce a 5.5″ (13.97 cm) square block of ice for use in snow cone ice shavers. Follow the instructions in the section titled “Instruction-Bag Fill Device”.

Block Ice Maker Installation

For an efficient work flow, place the cabinets in the same room so that the operator can conveniently move the bag fill device from cabinet to cabinet.

The 1-1/2 HP condensing unit is to be located outside of the building so that all heat will vanish into the outdoor air. The 1-1/2 HP condensing unit requires a 208/230-volt, single phase, and 60 cycle electrical circuit. The minimum circuit amp capacity is 12.5 amps, and the maximum fuse size is 20 amps.

The block ice maker should be grounded for safety. (Applications outside of the U.S. may have other electrical requirements.)

The S35 cabinet should be set-up so that it slants slightly towards the front. The back legs should be propped up by approximately 1″ (2.54 cm). This will allow for drainage during the defrost period.

Bag Fill Device Installation

If the fill device is to be stationary, it may be hooked up in front of the block ice maker by means of a 3/8″ (.95250 cm) O.D. copper line. The fill device can be made portable by connecting it to a water valve by means of a food grade garden type hose. The fill device has two (2) bag racks on the front side, on which you place two Clinebell 6″ x 4″ x 22″ (15.24 x 10.16 x 55.88 cm) gusseted LEAK PROOF plastic bags. On the back of the fill device are two (2) containers for weights, one at the end of each balance beam. Place any, heavy, non-porous substance, (i.e., steel or rock), in each weight box and add water to each plastic bag hung on the bag rack on the front of the device, until the beams tip down in front with the specified amount of water.

Bag Fill Device w/Block Ice Maker Operation

Set the specified plastic bag into the tray on the front of the fill device and secure it by piercing the top of the bag over the protrusions on the top of the device. Turn the water valve on, on one side and fill the bag with water until the balance beam tilts down. Turn the water valve off and quickly close the top of the bag, trapping as much air as possible in the bag. (When water freezes, it expands by 11%, this needing extra space inside the bag later in the process.) Lift the closed bag out of the fill device tray and seal it using a hop ring type pliers. Watch for leaks from the bags as you remove them from the fill device. If a bag is leaking, discard the bag. DO NOT place a leaking bag in the block icemaker cabinet.

NOTE: Always allow the plates to get cold before starting to place bags of water into the cabinet, as the cold plates will allow the bags of water to slide in easier.

Filling The Machine

Take the filled and sealed bag by the top and place it into the cabinet starting on the right side of the back row. Place an “L” shaped divider under each bag. The divider helps to form the block of ice. Continue this procedure until you have placed five (5) bags in half of the back row. Repeat this procedure for the left half of the cabinet, starting in the back row. When you get the five (5) bags in the left half of the row, there should be a couple of inches between the two (2) “L” shaped dividers. This center space is used to gently pry the plates to break the frost free from the bags so that the blocks can easily be removed from the machine.

With experience, you will learn to place a filled bag in the cabinet while filling a bag on the other side of the fill device.

Harvesting

To harvest the blocks of ice, gently flex the rows of plates with your hands or the 2″ x 4″ (5.08 x 10.16 cm). This will release the blocks of ice from the plates. Do so in the space left in the middle of each row. Now remove the blocks gently from the cabinet. Remove the blocks one row at a time, starting in the front of the cabinet. Continue flexing plates and pulling blocks in this manner to the back row of the machine.

CAUTION Do not use force or pry bars to remove the blocks. The bagged block is ready for storage in a refrigerated cabinet. Repeat the instructions in the section titled “Operation- Bag Fill Device W/Block Ice Maker”.

Condensing Unit Operating Pressures

Suction gas temperature at start-up will be approximately 34 degrees F (1.1111 degrees C) and will reduce to 10 degrees F (-12.22 degrees C) when all water is frozen. The high side pressure control is factory set. The low side pressure control is factory set, at approximately 15 PSIG (1.0549 kg/cm)cut in and 0 PSIG cut out.

Some controls have a low side differential. The differential setting should be set at approximately 15 PSIG (1.0549 kg/cm) to give a cut out of 0 PSIG. (The cut out is equal to the cut in, less the differential.

Maintenance & Service

The machine plates must be defrosted occasionally. To defrost, harvest and refill the cabinet using the instructions in the section titled “Operating – Bag Fill Device W/Ice Maker”.

Then, shut off the condensing unit and allow the machine to sit with the lid open for a few hours.

When all frost is melted, the excess water will drain to the front of the cabinet.

This method will utilize the heat of the water to help the defrost process.

Turn the compressor back on and allow the bags of water to freeze as usual.

Keep the condenser clean by periodically brushing out the lint and dust between the fins. To do so, first unplug the electrical cord or turn off the power, to avoid injury on the rotating blade. The blades may also be sharp.

Order any replacement parts directly from the factory to insure correct operation.

The address is shown on the front of these instructions.

If the machine is to be shut off for a prolonged period, be sure to defrost and wipe all interior surfaces dry so that they will not corrode.

S-60 Manual

Snow Cone Block Ice Maker, Model S60

Model S60 Designed for Remote Hookup

· Produces 60 blocks of ice per day.

· Let’s you freeze HARD FROZEN blocks of ice in Polyethylene bags. No glycol solution. No circulating pump or ice cans needed.

· No messy harvest tank. No defrosting. Blocks are hard frozen when taken to the freezer.

· Bags of water are placed between refrigerated plates inside the cabinet for freezing.

· Sixty bags can be filled with water and loaded into the cabinet in 25 minutes or less, by one person.

· Sixty 10-lb. (4.54 kg) blocks of ice are produced each day using one 2hp condensing unit.

· The process provides a more cost effective and sanitary end product.

· A HARD FROZEN block of ice isn’t likely to “blow-up” in the ice shaver.

· This unit is designed for remote installation.

· The bag fill device is available as an accessory

Model S60 Specifications

· Outside dimensions of the cabinet: 80.5″W x 40.5″D x 37″ Tall (204.47 x 102.87 x 93.98 cm)

· Cabinet weight: 750 lbs. (340.19 kg)

· Cabinet constructed of galvanized steel

· Requires one 2hp condensing unit – 220V/1/60 under most circumstances

· Block ice finished dimensions: 5.5″ x 5.5″ x 10″ Tall (13.97 x 13.97 x 25.4 cm)

· S60 includes 60 “L” shaped dividers

· Remote installation materials are to be provided by your local installer.

Snow Cone Block Ice Maker, Manual S60

General

The S60 Block Ice Maker has been designed to use a Clinebell 6″ x 4″ x 22″ (15.24 x 10.16 x 55.88 cm) gusseted LEAK PROOF bag that will produce a 5.5″ (13.97 cm) square block of ice for use in snow cone ice shavers. Follow the instructions in the section titled Instruction Bag Fill Device.

Block Ice Maker Installation

· For an efficient work flow, place the cabinets in the same room so that the operator can conveniently move the bag fill device from cabinet to cabinet.

· The condensing unit is to be located outside of the building so that all heat will vanish into the outdoor air.

· The condensing unit requires a 208/230-volt, single phase, and 60 cycle electrical circuit. The minimum circuit amp capacity is 12.5 amps, and the maximum fuse size is 20 amps.

· The block ice maker should be grounded for safety. (Applications outside of the U.S. may have other electrical requirements.)

· The S60 cabinet should be set-up so that it slants slightly towards the front. The back legs should be propped up by approximately 1″ (2.54cm). This will allow for drainage during the defrost period.

Bag Fill Device Installation

· If the fill device is to be stationary, it may be hooked up in front of the block ice maker by means of a 3/8″ (.95250 cm) O.D. copper line.

· The fill device can be made portable by connecting it to a water valve by means of a food grade garden type hose.

· The fill device has two (2) bag racks on the front side, on which you place two Clinebell 6″ x 4″ x 22″ (15.24 x 10.16 x 55.88 cm) gusseted LEAK PROOF plastic bags.

· On the back of the fill device are two (2) containers for weights, one at the end of each balance beam.

· Place any, heavy, non-porous substance, (i.e., steel or rock), in each weight box and add water to each plastic bag hung on the bag rack on the front of the device, until the beams tip down in front with the specified amount of water.

Bag Fill Device w/Block Ice Maker Operation

· Set the specified plastic bag into the tray on the front of the fill device and secure it by piercing the top of the bag over the protrusions on the top of the device.

· Turn the water valve on, on one side and fill the bag with water until the balance beam tilts down.

· Turn the water valve off and quickly close the top of the bag, trapping as much air as possible in the bag. (When water freezes, it expands by 11%, this needing extra space inside the bag later in the process.)

· Lift the closed bag out of the fill device tray and seal it using a hop ring type pliers.

· Watch for leaks from the bags as you remove them from the fill device.

· If a bag is leaking, discard the bag. DO NOT place a leaking bag in the block ice maker cabinet.

NOTE: Always allow the plates to get cold before starting to place bags of water into the cabinet, as the cold plates will allow the bags of water to slide in easier.

Filling The Machine

· Take the filled and sealed bag by the top and place it into the cabinet starting on the right side of the back row.

· Place an “L” shaped divider under each bag.

· The divider helps to form the block of ice.

· Continue this procedure until you have placed five (5) bags in half of the back row.

· Repeat this procedure for the left half of the cabinet, starting in the back row.

· When you get the five (5) bags in the left half of the row, there should be a couple of inches between the two (2) “L” shaped dividers.

· This center space is used to gently pry the plates to break the frost free from the bags so that the blocks can easily be removed from the machine.

With experience, you will learn to place a filled bag in the cabinet while filling a bag on the other side of the fill device.

Harvesting

· To harvest the blocks of ice, gently flex the rows of plates with your hands or the 2″ x4″ (5.08 x 10.16 cm).

· This will release the blocks of ice from the plates.

· Do so in the space left in the middle of each row.

· Now remove the blocks gently from the cabinet.

· Remove the blocks one row at a time, starting in the front of the cabinet.

· Continue flexing plates and pulling blocks in this manner to the back row of the machine.

CAUTION Do not use force or pry bars to remove the blocks. The bagged block is ready for storage in a refrigerated cabinet.
Repeat the instructions in the section titled “Operation- Bag Fill Device W/Block Ice Maker”.

Condensing Unit Operating Pressures

· Suction gas temperature at start-up will be approximately 34 degrees F (1.1111 degrees C) and will reduce to -10 degrees F (-12.22 degrees C) when all water is frozen.

· The high side pressure control is factory set.

· The low side pressure control is factory set, at approximately 15 PSIG (1.0549 kg/cm) cut in and 0 PSIG cut out.

· Some controls have a low side differential.

· The differential setting should be set at approximately 15 PSIG (1.0549 kg/cm) to give a cut out of 0 PSIG. (The cut out is equal to the cut in, less the differential.

Maintenance & Service

· The machine plates must be defrosted occasionally.

· To defrost, harvest and refill the cabinet using the instructions in the section titled “Operating” Bag Fill Device W/Ice Maker”.

· Then, shut off the condensing unit and allow the machine to sit with the lid open for a few hours.

· When all frost is melted, the excess water will drain to the front of the cabinet.

· This method will utilize the heat of the water to help the defrost process.

· Turn the compressor back on and allow the bags of water to freeze as usual.

· Keep the condenser clean by periodically brushing out the lint and dust between the fins.

· To do so, first unplug the electrical cord or turn off the power, to avoid injury on the rotating blade.

· The blades may also be sharp.

· Order any replacement parts directly from the factory to insure correct operation.

· The address is shown on the front of these instructions.

· If the machine is to be shut off for a prolonged period, be sure to defrost and wipe all interior surfaces dry so that they will not corrode.

B-30 Manual

11lb. Block Ice Maker, Model B30

Model B30 Self Contained with Attached Bag Fill Device

· Produces 30 blocks of ice per day.

· Lets you freeze HARD FROZEN blocks of ice in polyethylene bags.

· No circulating pumps.

· No ice cans needed.

· No messy harvest tank.

· No defrosting. Blocks are hard frozen when taken to the freezer.

· Bags of water are placed between refrigerated plates inside the cabinet for freezing.

· Thirty bags can be filled with water and loaded into cabinet in 15 minutes or less, by one person.

· Thirty 11-lb. (4.9895 kg) blocks of ice are produced every day using one 1 hp condensing unit.

· The process provides a more cost effective and sanitary product.

· The compact cabinet size allows placement in almost any location.

· The 1-hp condensing unit is mounted underneath the cabinet.

· The bag fill device is attached to the side of the cabinet for a more compact and efficient process

Model B30 Specifications:

· Outside dimensions: 65.5″W x 37.5″D x 41″H (166.379 x 86.36 x 104.140 cm)

· Weight: 685 lbs. (310.710773 kg)

· Constructed of galvanized steel

· Includes one 1 hp condensing unit 220V/1/60

· Includes one single bag fill device

· Block Dimensions: 4.5″W x 8.75″D x 10″H (104775 x 22.2250 x 25.40 cm).

· B30CUFD includes: One 1hp 220 volt condensing unit, 8 “L” shaped dividers

Manual and Opperation

General

The B-30 Block Ice Maker has been designed to use an 11-1/2″ wide LEAK PROOF bag that will produce an 11 lb. block of ice.

You can produce 12 lb. blocks of ice by adding weight to the weight box until it takes 12 lbs. Of water in the bag to tip the balance beam down in front. Follow the instructions in the section titled “Instruction – Bag Fill Device.” If you choose to make a block larger than 12 lbs., you will need to use a wider plastic bag, decreasing the number of bags that the cabinet will accommodate.

Installation – Block Ice Maker

For an efficient work flow, the bag fill device has been attached to the side of the cabinet. The 1 HP condensing unit has been installed underneath the cabinet and will create some heat that might need to be exhausted to the outdoors.

The 1 HP condensing unit requires a 208/230-volt, single phase, and 60 cycle electrical circuit. The minimum circuit amp capacity is 12.5 amps, and the maximum fuse size is 20 amps. The block icemaker should be grounded for safety. (Applications outside of the U.S. may have other electrical requirements.)

The B-30 cabinet should be set-up so that it slants slightly towards the front. The back legs should be propped up by approximately 1″. This will allow for drainage during the defrost period.

Installation – Bag Fill Device

For a more efficient process, the bag fill device has been attached to the side of the cabinet and may be hooked up by means of a 3/8″ O.D. copper line or to a water valve by means of a food grade garden type hose. The fill device has one (1) bag rack on the front side, on which you place one 11-1/2″ wide LEAK PROOF plastic bags. On the back of the fill device is one(1) container for weights, at the end of the balance beam. Place any, heavy, non-porous substance, (i.e., steel or rock), in each weight box and add water to each plastic bag hung on the bag rack on the front of the device, until the beam tips down in front with 11 or 12 lbs. of water in each bag.

Operation – Bag Fill Device w/Block Ice Maker

Set the specified plastic bag into the tray on the front of the fill device and secure it by piercing the top of the bag over the protrusions on the top of the device.

Turn the water valve on and fill the bag with water until the balance beam tilts down.

Turn the water valve off and quickly close the top of the bag, trapping as much air as possible in the bag. (When water freezes, it expands by 11%, this needing extra space inside the bag later in the process.)

Lift the closed bag out of the fill device tray and seal it using a hog ring type pliers.

CAUTION: Watch for leaks from the bags as you remove them from the fill device. If a bag is leaking, discard the bag. DO NOT place a leaking bag in the block ice maker cabinet.

NOTE: Always allow the plates to get cold before starting to place bags of water into the cabinet, as the cold plates will allow the bags of water to slide in easier.

Take the filled and sealed bag by the top and place it into the cabinet starting on the right side of the back row.

Place a second filled and sealed bag against the first one and place an “L” shaped divider under it.

Place the next filled and sealed bag on the far left side of the back row followed by two more filled bags with an “L” shaped divider under the third bag, leaving a couple of inches between the two (2) “L” shaped dividers.

Place a 2 x 4 in this space to help when gently flexing the plates before harvesting the frozen blocks.

Harvesting

1. To harvest the blocks of ice, gently flex the rows of plates with your hands or the 2×4. This will release the blocks of ice from the plates. Do so in the space left in the middle of each row. Now remove the blocks gently from the cabinet. Remove the blocks one row at a time, starting in the front of the cabinet. Continue flexing plates and pulling blocks in this manner to the back row of the machine.

2. CAUTION: Do not use force or pry bars to remove the blocks .

3. The bagged block is ready for storage in a refrigerated cabinet.

4. Repeat the instructions in the section titled “Operation- Bag Fill Device W/Block Ice Maker”.

Condensing Unit Operating Pressures

1. Suction gas temperature at start-up will be approximately 34 degrees and will reduce to -10 degrees when all water is frozen.

2. The high side pressure control is factory set.

3. The low side pressure control is factory set, at approximately 15 PSIG cut in and 0 PSIG cut out. Some controls have a low side differential. The differential setting should be set at approximately 15 PSIG to give a cut out of 0 PSIG. (The cut out is equal to the cut in, less the differential.)

Maintenance and Service

1. The machine plates must be defrosted occasionally. To defrost, harvest and refill the cabinet using the instructions in the section titled “Operating – Bag Fill Device W/Ice Maker”. Then, shut off the condensing unit and allow the machine to sit with the lid open for a few hours. When all frost is melted, the excess water will drain to the front of the cabinet. This method will utilize the heat of the water to help the defrost process. Turn the compressor back on and allow the bags of water to freeze as usual.

2. Keep the condenser clean by periodically brushing out the lint and dust between the fins. To do so, first unplug the electrical cord or turn off the power, to avoid injury on the rotating blade. The blades may also be sharp.

3. Order any replacement parts directly from the factory to insure correct operation. The address is shown on the front of these instructions.

4. If the machine is to be shut off for a prolonged period, be sure to defrost and wipe all interior surfaces dry so that they will not corrode.

If You Have any Problems in Filling or Harvesting Your B-30 Block Ice Maker, Please Feel Free to Call Us.

B-56

11 lb. Block Ice Maker, model B56

Model B56 Designed for Remote Hookup

Clinebell’s 11 lb. (4.9895 kg) block ice maker is designed to increase the efficiency of your block ice making process and enable you to produce a product that is never touched by anyone but the end user of the ice. The 11 lb. (4.9895 kg) block ice maker lets you freeze blocks of ice in polyethylene bags. No glycol solution, no circulating pumps or ice cans needed. No messy harvest tank, or defrosting. Blocks of ice are hard frozen when taken into the freezer. Just fill the plastic bag with the appropriate amount of water and place it between the refrigerated plates inside the cabinet for freezing. Fifty-six bags can be filled with water and loaded into the cabinet in 20 minutes or less, by one person. Fifty-six 11 lb. (4.9895 kg) blocks of ice are produced each day using one 2hp condensing unit. Installation of a 4hp condensing unit will net 56 blocks of ice twice per day. This process provides a more cost effective and sanitary end product. The cabinet is designed for remote installation. The bag fill device is available as an accessory.

Model B56 Specifications:

Cabinet dimensions: 80.5″ W x 40.5″D x 37″ Tall (204.470 x 102.870 x 93.98 cm)
Cabinet weight: 750 lbs. (340.19 kg)
Cabinet constructed of galvanized steel
Requires one 2hp condensing unit – 220V/1/60 to pull 56 blocks of ice once per day, under most circumstances.
Requires one 4hp condensing unit – 220V/1/60 to pull 56 blocks of ice twice per day, under most circumstances.
Finished block dimensions: 4.5″W x 8.75″ D x 10″ Tall (10.4775 x 22.2250 x 25.40 cm)
Remote installation materials must be provided by local installer.

11 lb. Block Ice Maker, B56 Manual

Your new Block Ice Maker has been carefully packaged for safe shipment. If there is any visible damage to the shipping carton or cabinet, make a notation on the freight bill and file a claim with the carrier. The B56 Block Ice Maker has been designed to use an 11.5″ (29.21 cm) wide LEAK PROOF bag that will produce an 11 lb. (4.9895 kg) block of ice. You can produce 12 lb. (5.4431 kg) blocks of ice by adding weight to the weight box until it takes 12 lbs. Of water in the bag to tip the balance beam down in front. Follow the instructions in the section titled “Instruction – Bag Fill Device.” I you choose to make a block larger than 12 lbs., you will need to use a wider plastic bag, decreasing the number of bags that the cabinet will accommodate.

Installation – Block Ice Maker

For an efficient work flow, place the cabinets in the same room so that the operator can conveniently move the bag fill device from cabinet to cabinet. The condensing unit is to be located outside of the building so that all heat will vanish into the outdoor air. The condensing unit requires a 208/230-volt, single phase, and 60 cycle electrical circuit. The minimum circuit amp capacity is 12.5 amps, and the maximum fuse size is 20 amps. The block ice maker should be grounded for safety. (Applications outside of the U.S. may have other electrical requirements.) The B56 cabinet should be set-up so that it slants slightly towards the front. The back legs should be propped up by approximately 1″ (2.54 cm). This will allow for drainage during the defrost period.

Installation – Bag Fill Device

If the fill device is to be stationary, it may be hooked up in front of the block icemaker by means of a 3/8″ (.95250 cm) O.D. copper line. The fill device can be made portable by connecting it to a water valve by means of a food grade garden type hose. The fill device has two (2) bag racks on the front side, on which you place two 11.5″ (29.21 cm) wide LEAK PROOF plastic bags. On the back of the fill device are two (2) containers for weights, one at the end of each balance beam. Place any, heavy, non-porous substance, (i.e., steel or rock), in each weight box and add water to each plastic bag hung on the bag rack on the front of the device, until the beams tip down in front with 11 lb. (4.9895 kg) or 12 lbs. (5.4431 kg) of water in each bag.

Operation – Bag Fill Device w/Block Ice Maker

Set the specified plastic bag into the tray on the front of the fill device and secure it by piercing the top of the bag over the protrusions on the top of the device. Turn the water valve on, on one side and fill the bag with water until the balance beam tilts down. Turn the water valve off and quickly close the top of the bag, trapping as much air as possible in the bag. (When water freezes, it expands by 11%, this needing extra space inside the bag later in the process.) Lift the closed bag out of the fill device tray and seal it using a hop ring type pliers.

CAUTION: Watch for leaks from the bags as you remove them from the fill device. If a bag is leaking, discard the bag.

DO NOT place a leaking bag in the block ice maker cabinet.

NOTE: Always allow the plates to get cold before starting to place bags of water into the cabinet, as the cold plates will allow the bags of water to slide in easier. Take the filled and sealed bag by the top and place it into the cabinet starting on the right side of the back row. Continue this procedure until you have placed four (4) bags in half of the back row. As you place the 4th bag in the cabinet, slide a metal “L” shaped divider under it, sliding the four (4) bags together slightly. Continue this procedure until you have filled the right half of the cabinet. Repeat this procedure for the left half of the cabinet, starting in the back row. When you get the 4th bag in the left half of the row, there should be a couple of inches between the two (2) “L” shaped dividers. With experience, you will learn to place a filled bag in the cabinet while filling a bag on the other side of the fill device.

Harvesting

To harvest the blocks of ice, gently flex the rows of plates with your hands or the 2″ x4″ (5.08 x 10.16 cm). This will release the blocks of ice from the plates. Do so in the space left in the middle of each row. Now remove the blocks gently from the cabinet. Remove the blocks one row at a time, starting in the front of the cabinet. Continue flexing plates and pulling blocks in this manner to the back row of the machine.
CAUTION: Do not use force or pry bars to remove the blocks.
The bagged block is ready for storage in a refrigerated cabinet.
Repeat the instructions in the section titled “Operation- Bag Fill Device W/Block Ice Maker”.

Condensing Unit Operating Pressures

Suction gas temperature at start-up will be approximately 34 degrees F (1.1111 degrees C) and will reduce to -10 degrees F (-12.22 degrees C) when all water is frozen.
The high side pressure control is factory set.
The low side pressure control is factory set, at approximately 15 PSIG (1.0549 kg/cm) cut in and 0 PSIG cut out. Some controls have a low side differential. The differential setting should be set at approximately 15 PSIG (1.0549 kg/cm) to give a cut out of 0 PSIG. (The cut out is equal to the cut in, less the differential.)

Maintenance and Service

The machine plates must be defrosted occasionally. To defrost, harvest and refill the cabinet using the instructions in the section titled “Operating – Bag Fill Device W/Ice Maker”. Then, shut off the condensing unit and allow the machine to sit with the lid open for a few hours. When all frost is melted, the excess water will drain to the front of the cabinet. This method will utilize the heat of the water to help the defrost process. Turn the compressor back on and allow the bags of water to freeze as usual.
Keep the condenser clean by periodically brushing out the lint and dust between the fins. To do so, first unplug the electrical cord or turn off the power, to avoid injury on the rotating blade. The blades may also be sharp.
Order any replacement parts directly from the factory to insure correct operation. The address is shown on the front of these instructions.
If the machine is to be shut off for a prolonged period, be sure to defrost and wipe all interior surfaces dry so that they will not corrode.

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Carving Block Ice Maker Model CB300x2

Model CB300X2 Series

· The Clinebell Carving Block Maker produces a CRYSTAL CLEAR block of ice for sculptures. A pleasure for the carver to work with and a delightful product for your customer.

· The blocks of ice are frozen in a plastic liner and placed inside a cardboard box for storage and handling.

· Each machine will produce two blocks of ice every 3 – 4 days. The recommended ambient temperature for maximum productivity is 72 degrees F.

· (22.2222 degrees C) (Colder temperatures can cause cracking in the blocks and much warmer temperatures may slow the freezing cycle.)

· Using the Clinebell Carving Block Hoist & Tilt Cart, two blocks of ice can be removed and the machine refilled within 30 minutes or less, by one person.

· For special effects, freezing flowers, wedding vows, or just about anything imaginable into the block of ice.

· Create a colored block of ice by using a food coloring mixture.

· A stainless steel lifter plate is frozen approximately 1/4" (.635 cm) into each end of the block to help lift the finished block from the chamber.

· A pump circulates the water to keep impurities from freezing into the block of ice. Excess water and impurities are removed from the top of the block prior to harvesting by use of a common wet and dry vacuum. Proper placement of the pump is critical to the clarity of the ice. Each day of the freezing cycle, the position of the pump must be changed for continued ice clarity.

CB300X2 Series Specifications:

· Cabinet dimensions: 48.5_W x 51.25_D x 42_H (123.19 x 130.175 x 106.68 cm)

· Cabinet weight with condensing unit: 590 lbs. (267.62 kg)

· Cabinet without condensing unit 520 lbs. (235.87 kg)

· Cabinet is constructed of galvanized steel.

· Circulating pump: 115V/1/60 Domestic

· Circulating pump: 200V/1/50 (180-220 volts) Export

· Each chamber holds 40 gallons of water (151.42 liters)

CB300X2D 120 Volt for Domestic use

Included with the CB300X2D: One 1/2hp 115 volt condensing unit, 2 circulating

pumps, 2 pump mount brackets, 4 lifter plates, 1 block depth checker, 1 lid closer,

1 single point ice pick.

CB300X2E 200 Volt (180-220 volts) for Export use

Included with the CB300X2E: One 1/2hp 220 volt condensing unit, 2 circulating

pumps, 2 pump mount brackets, 4 lifter plates, 1 block depth checker, 1 lid closer,

1 single point ice pick.

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S-60/B-56 install guide

S60/B56 Installation Instructions

Installation must be completed by a licensed HVAC technician.

This install was designed to be as simple as possible. Once the machine is uncrated you will notice two separate sets of copper protruding from the cabinet. Each set consists of a 5/8” copper line and a 3/8” copper line. Each set controls respectively the front or back half of the cold plates.

To begin installation you will need the following material:

· 3/8”, ½”, 5/8”, and 7/8” Copper and fittings

· 3/8” x 3/8” x ½” tee

· 5/8” x 5/8” x 7/8” tee

· Fittings for a 7/8” P-trap

· ½” drier

· (2) ½” sight glass.

Installation

1. The cold plates are pulled into a vacuum at the factory. Release the vacuum in the cabinet, and prepare all four line sets to be soldered.

2. Remove the service valves and caps attached to the lines.

3. Run nitrogen through the lines while soldering the fittings to prevent carbon build up in the lines from fouling the orifices in the condenser motor.

4. Tie both 3/8” lines into the 3/8” x 3/8” x ½” tee that must be centered between the lines.

5. Run your ½” line from the tee into its respective connection on the condensing unit. Install a sight glass on the ½” line near the block freezer for easy visibility. Also, install a sight glass and drier near the condensing unit.

6. Tie both 5/8” lines from the machine into the 5/8” x 5/8” x 7/8” tee

7. Tie the 7/8” line into the tee. Add a P-trap as close to the freezer as possible and run 7/8” line to its respective connection on the condensing unit. Insulate the suction lines.

8. Supply proper power to the condensing unit, and charge with 404A refrigerant.

a. The amount of refrigerant needed will depend on the length of your line set.

b. Fill the unit to a full sight glass.

The unit is cycled off the low pressure switch installed in the condensing unit. It should be set to cut out at -12 to -15 degrees suction pressure temperature (or 18lbs) with a 25lb differential.

If you incur any issues during installation, please call (970) 669-8100.

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