Vogt Ice Tube-Ice Machine P24 50Hz 1"

Remove the water tank assembly (see water tank removal)

Remove the cutter assembly from the cutter shaft

Remove the drive pins holding the ring gear to the cutter bank

Drive off the ring gear progressively and uniformly around its circumference to avoid binding

Inspect and clean the cutter bank, removing any burrs, scale, or dirt

Refer to the space diagrams to ensure ample room for removing the condenser heads and using the mechanical cleaning equipment.

Order replacement cover gaskets for reassembly.

Disconnect and lock-out power to the ice machine and auxiliary equipment.

Disconnect water piping and drain the condenser.

Loosen the cover (heads) hex nuts and separate the covers from the condenser end to drain additional water.

Remove the heads stud bolts and gasket completely.

Disconnect and lock-out all power to the machine

Remove the top and side bolts holding the mounting plate to the support bracket

Lift the plate and gear reducer from the bracket and rest the assembly on a stable work table

Inspect the drive gear teeth for proper vertical alignment and wear pattern

Measure the difference if wear pattern indicates less than a full width of tooth engagement

Make a note to correct at the time of reassembly if wear pattern is not full width

Measure and record the dimension from the drive gear to the bottom side of the mounting plate

Remove the cap screws holding the drive gear to the split taper bushing

Jack the gear off the bushing and remove both from the gear reducer shaft

Remove the belt guard and loosen motor hold-down bolts

Move the motor and sheave closer to the compressor until there is enough slack to remove the old belts

Remove the old belts and clean the sheave groove if necessary with non-flammable, non-toxic degreasing agent or commercial detergent

Install new belts by rotating the belt and sheaves to obtain seating in the grooves

Note any special instructions for drives with more belt grooves than needed

Move the sheaves apart until the belts are snug

Alignment and Tension Adjustment

Ensure the cutter is powered off and secured

Gather necessary tools: straight edge, wrench, and torque wrench

Measure the length of the straight edge used (should be 30” for P24 and 40” for P34)

Check the clearance between the top of the cutter rim and the top of the water tank flange (should be 1/8” ± 1/16”)

Loosen the four bolts holding the bearing bracket assembly

Is the cutter height within the specified range?