Vogt Ice Tube-Ice Machine P34 60Hz 1"

Wash the belt with soap and water

Ensure belt is free of oil and protected from sunlight

Checking and Adjusting Belt Tension

Apply 50-75 pounds of deflection force across the belt

Measure the deflection using a straight edge

Is the deflection between 5/8” to 3/4”?

Check all belts for proper tension

Ensure no belt dressings are used

Check for leaks after 400 hours or four weeks of operation

Inspection of Water Distributors

Is the view through the plastic freezer cover clear for inspection?

Is there irregularity in the inside diameter of a large portion of the ice?

Is there a noticeable decrease in ice capacity and quality?

Remove the nuts and retaining ring sections.

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

Inspect and clean the cutter bank

Attempt to fit the new gear onto the cutter

Heat the ring gear uniformly to 300 - 400°F (150 - 205°C)

Align and set the ring gear onto the cutter

Drill holes in the valley of the ring gear and install drive pins

Follow all lock-out and tag-out procedures before servicing any electrical equipment

Check for any evidence of oil leakage

Check the oil level at the pipe plug in the side of the gear housing

Does oil run out of the hole when the plug is taken out?

Add oil through one of the top plugged holes if the oil level is low