C0530

Overview

The Scotsman C0530 Prodigy Plus is a modular cuber: the ice-making head is installed on an ice storage bin or dispenser rather than serving as a self-contained storage unit. It produces small or medium cube ice. The medium cube measures 7/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 inches; the small cube measures 7/8 x 7/8 x 3/8 inches. Scotsman describes cube ice as a common ice form for mixed drinks.

Maximum stated production depends on the condenser type and test conditions. The air-cooled C0530 is rated at 525 lb (238 kg) per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water. At 90°F air and 70°F water, its stated air-cooled production is 380 lb (172 kg) per 24 hours. Refer to the production details below when matching the machine to expected demand.

Key Features

• AutoAlert indicator lights: Communicate operating status and indicate when tasks such as descaling or sanitizing are due.
• Harvest Assist: A patented feature that moves cube ice from the evaporator to the bin.
• WaterSense purge control: Adaptive purge control helps reduce scale buildup.
• Front-access service features: The front air filter is removable, and removable panels provide access to internal components.
• Optional controls: Vari-Smart ice level control can be used to set bin ice levels. An optional Smart-Board provides additional operating data for diagnosis; a network-capable Smart-Board option is also listed.
• Antimicrobial protection: The specification sheet describes protection for internal surfaces between cleanings.

Specifications

• Product type: Modular cube ice machine.
• Model: Scotsman C0530 Prodigy Plus.
• Ice shape: Small or medium cube.
• 24-hour production, air cooled: 525 lb (238 kg) at 70°F air / 50°F water; 380 lb (172 kg) at 90°F air / 70°F water.
• 24-hour production, water cooled: 500 lb (227 kg) at 70°F air / 50°F water; 410 lb (186 kg) at 90°F air / 70°F water.
• 24-hour production, remote cooled: 500 lb (227 kg) at 70°F air / 50°F water; 400 lb (181 kg) at 90°F air / 70°F water.
• Unit dimensions: 30 inches wide x 24 inches deep x 23 inches high (76.2 x 61.0 x 58.4 cm).
• Shipping carton dimensions: 33.5 x 27.5 x 28 inches (85.1 x 69.9 x 71.1 cm).
• Shipping weight: 175 lb (80 kg).
• Heat rejection: 7,900 BTU per hour.
• Electrical service: 115 V, 60 Hz, single phase, as listed on the specification sheet.
• Refrigerant: R-404A.
• Operating air temperature: 50–100°F (10–38°C).
• Operating water temperature: 40–100°F (4.4–38°C).
• Water pressure: 20–80 PSIG (1.4–5.5 bar).
• Potable water use: 18.0 gallons (68.1 L) per 100 lb (45.4 kg) of ice, as listed in the specification table.
• Water-cooled condenser water use: 160 gallons (606.7 L) per 100 lb (45.4 kg) of ice, as listed for water-cooled models.
• Warranty stated in the specification sheet: 3 years parts and labour on all components; 5 years parts and labour on the evaporator; 5 years parts on the compressor and condenser. The stated warranty coverage applies in North, South and Central America.

Installation & Requirements

The manual specifies indoor installation in a controlled environment. Air-cooled models discharge warm air into the room and require space for airflow. The manual calls for 6 inches of clearance at the sides and back for adequate operation; it also states that 12–18 inches at the sides and top helps airflow and capacity. Restricted clearance at the sides, back or top can significantly reduce air-cooled ice capacity. Keep the machine away from heat-producing appliances and heating ducts. The D Series manual describes airflow as entering at the front and exhausting at the back. The specification sheet identifies front air intake and exhaust air for air-cooled units.

Water-cooled models send warm water to the building drain. The stated operating limits are 50–100°F for air temperature, 40–100°F for water temperature and 20–80 PSIG for water pressure. The manual gives acceptable voltage ranges of 104–126 V for 115-volt models and 198–253 V for 230-volt models. The listed specification-sheet electrical service for the C0530 is 115/60/1. Check the unit dataplate for the requirements of the specific machine being installed.

The manual specifies a 3/8-inch water inlet and a 3/4-inch drain fitting for air-cooled units. Water-cooled units also have a separate 1/2-inch drain fitting for the condenser. Scotsman recommends 3/8-inch outside-diameter tubing for the water supply. Route drain tubing separately; do not tee it into the bin drain, and do not join the water-cooled condenser drain to the reservoir or bin drain. The manual calls for a vented reservoir drain and a 1/4-inch fall per foot on horizontal drain runs. Follow applicable local drain and air-gap requirements.

The machine is intended to be permanently connected and is not supplied with a power cord. The manual says extension cords are not permitted, electrical connections are made in the junction box at the back of the machine, and a licensed electrician is recommended. Scotsman recommends water filtration for its ice machines.

Operation

The machine’s operating status is communicated through its indicator lights and display. The AutoAlert feature signals when service tasks such as descaling and sanitizing are due. The optional Vari-Smart control can be used to set ice levels in the bin; the product sheet says levels can be programmed for up to 7 days. Smart-Board is an optional accessory for additional operating data and diagnostics.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Follow the model manual’s cleaning and sanitizing procedure. The manual describes removing and cleaning the ice thickness sensor, water level sensor, water distributor and curtain, then sanitizing those parts and the interior surfaces of the freezing compartment. It specifies mixing 8 ounces of NuCalgon IMS II with 5 gallons of potable water at 105–115°F to make a 200 ppm active quaternary sanitizer solution. The manual also calls for the sensors to be completely dry before they are returned to their normal positions.

For the machine’s cleaning cycle, push and release the Clean button. The yellow Clean light blinks and the display shows C while the machine runs a harvest cycle, drains the reservoir and begins refilling it. When the display blinks Ad1, add sanitizing solution to the reservoir until it is full. The unit circulates the sanitizer, then drains and flushes it. The manual states that this process takes 35 minutes; the machine stops and the display shows O. Replace removed panels and covers, then press and release On to resume ice making.

For the storage bin, first remove and discard the ice. The manual specifies 7 ounces of Scotsman Clear 1 ice machine scale remover mixed with 84 ounces of potable water to clean mineral scale from the bin’s interior. Pour excess cleaner into the bin drain, then wash the bin interior with sanitizer and drain the excess sanitizer.

Clean the air-cooled condenser filter when it becomes visibly dirty. Pull it from the front panel, wash off dust and grease, and return it to its original position. The manual says not to operate the machine without the filter in place except during cleaning.

Troubleshooting

The manual includes a “What to do before calling for service” section, but the available text does not provide its full troubleshooting instructions. Its final-check list directs the operator to confirm that the machine is indoors in a controlled environment, has adequate cooling air, has the correct electrical supply, has water and drain connections in place, is level, and has adequate water pressure. It also calls for checking drain connections for leaks and confirming that required kits and adapters are installed. The AutoAlert lights and display provide operating information; optional Smart-Board equipment adds diagnostic data.

Applications

Use the C0530 as an ice-making head over a compatible storage bin or dispenser. The specification sheet lists B330P and B530P bins as modular bin options, with stated bin capacities of 270 lb (123 kg) and 420 lb (191 kg), respectively. The manual states that the HD30 hotel dispenser is compatible with the C0530 without an adapter. Confirm the bin or dispenser top and ice-drop opening are suitable for the machine before installation. The manual states that this product cannot be stacked.