Vogt Ice Tube-Ice Machine P34 60Hz 1 1/4"

Stop the machine at the end of harvest

Drain the water tank, flushing out any loose sediment

Close the drain valve and fill the tank with warm water

Cover the ice discharge opening to prevent water from splashing out

Add sufficient ice machine cleaner to the water tank

Check the oil level in the sight glass

Is the oil level below 1/4 of the sight glass?

Add two quarts of 300 S SU viscosity refrigeration oil if needed

Has the crankcase heater been energized for at least four hours?

Enter the oil pressure gauge reading

Wipe the belt with a dry cloth to remove surface dirt.

Wash the belt with soap and water, then rinse well.

Ensure no belt dressing is used on the V-belt drive.

Checking and Adjusting Belt Tension

Apply deflection force (50-75 pounds) and measure deflection between pulley centers.

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

Measure the outside circumference of the belt to the nearest 1/4”.

Calculate and elongate the belt to the new length using the formula: Circumference x .0075 and .001.

Disconnect and lock out all power to the machine

Disconnect electrical wires and conduit from the motor

Remove the top and side bolts holding the mounting plate to the support bracket and lift the plate and gear reducer assembly from the tank bracket

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

Measure the distance for correction if wear pattern indicates less than full width of tooth engagement

Measure and record the distance of the drive gear from the mounting plate or the split hub from the shaft end

Remove the cap screws from the split taper bushing

Use cap screws as jacking screws to push the drive gear from the hub

Drive a wedge in the split of the hub and slide both the hub and gear from the shaft

Stop the machine at the end of harvest

Shut off the make-up water supply

Open the drain valve and drain the tank

Remove the water box cover and flush out any loose sediment from the tank