Integral cold carbonation ice and beverage dispenser (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for Follett VU300LH
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VU300 Series Ice and Beverage Dispensers Installation, Operation and Service Manual Order parts online www.follettice.com Service numbers above B50000 Following installation, please forward this manual to the appropriate operations person. 801 Church Lane • Easton, PA 18040, USA Toll free (877) 612-5086 • +1 (610) 252-7301 00119644R08 www.follettice.com...
Table of contents Welcome to Follett Corporation Important cautions Specifications Installation Installing dispenser in counter Field wiring diagrams Connecting beverage lines Installing optional ice machine Operation How the dispenser works Cleaning Service Dispense chute cover removal Auger motor assembly removal...
Before you begin After uncrating and removing all packing material, inspect the equipment for concealed shipping damage. If damage is found, notify the shipper immediately and contact Follett Corporation so that we can help in the filing of a claim, if necessary.
Drains must be hard-piped separately and insulated. Maintain at least 1/4" per foot (6mm per 304mm run) slope on drain line run. Water disconnect within 10 feet (3m) of dispenser is suggested for automatic load units. Follett recommends use of a Follett water filter (part# 00130229) on ice machines connected to automatic fill dispensers. Ice machine...
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Dimensions and clearances Single-sided dispensers Required clearances 60" (1524mm) minimum above counter for installation if dispenser will be dropped into counter 49" (1245mm) minimum above counter for auger removal 12" (305mm) minimum on ice chute side for service 12" (305mm) minimum on side opposite ice chute if ice transport tube enters this side 12"...
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Dual-sided dispensers Required clearances 60" (1524mm) above counter for installation if dispenser will be dropped into counter 49" (1245mm) above counter for all units after installation for auger cleaning and servicing 12" (305mm) on dispense chute side of all models for connections 12"...
Installation Installing dispenser in counter Note: All dispensers must be supported from below with supplied 4" – 6" (102 – 153mm) adjustable leg accessory, or equivalent. Do not hang dispenser on flange. All dispensers must be installed level in both directions to ensure proper operation. Check that dispenser location meets all requirements in this manual and cut counter as shown.
Field wiring diagrams Note: Field wiring diagrams are intended to aid electricians or technicians in understanding how equipment works. All field wiring must be installed in accordance with all local and NEC codes. DISPENSER CONVERTER BOX TO ICE MACHINE 1 LEFT JUNCTION BOX RIGHT JUNCTION BOX Electric...
1. Follow detailed cleaning instructions in service manual before operating dispenser. 2. On units with Follett integral ice water bath beverage cooling (“B” models) only, slowly pour water into ice water bath area to fill empty bath and submerge coils. Coils are submerged when water starts to flow out overflow drain.
Operation How the dispenser works Follett’s dispensers may be fed by Follett RIDE model ice machines or manually loaded (using ice from another source). In all models, ice is stored below the counter in the dispenser storage area. When the dispense lever or button is pushed, the dispense motors are activated.
Cleaning Using solutions below, clean and sanitize storage area and beverage lines before starting unit and on a routine basis as noted below. Note: Always disconnect power before cleaning dispenser. Do not run plastic parts through a dishwasher. Solution A: Combine 1 oz (30ml) bleach with 2 gal (8L) hot water.
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Recommended daily dispenser cleaning 1. Remove all debris from drain pan. 2. Pour 1 gallon (4L) hot water into drain pan to keep drain lines clear. Recommended weekly dispenser cleaning 1. Remove drain pan and grille and wash with Solution A. Rinse thoroughly. 2.
Service Dispense chute assembly Dispense chute cover removal quick release pins 1. Remove top cover. gate assembly gate assembly 2. Remove two screws from top cover and pull cover springs forward and down to remove. 3. On push button units, disconnect plug on harness. Auger motor assembly removal 1.
Wiring diagrams Single-sided models AUGER MOTOR DISPENSE PL2-1 PL1-1 PL1-2 PL2-2 BLACK BLACK GRAY ORANGE PURPLE PURPLE BLUE POWER TOP LID DRAIN SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH WHEEL MOTOR PL3-2 PL3-3 PURPLE WHITE BATHPUMP ORANGE MOTOR READY PL5-1 PL5-2 GRAY PUMP BATH CONTROL (35 MIN ON DELAY) BOARD BEVERAGE COOLING OPTION...
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Dual-sided models JUNCTION JUNCTION 115V 115V DISPENSE WHEEL MOTOR PL13 PL12 PL12 PL13 POWER DRAIN PAN DRAIN PAN AUGER MOTOR SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH BLUE GREEN (DP-NO) (DP-NO) TRANSFORMER #1 WHITE BLACK 115 VOLTS 24 VOLTS DISPENSE SWITCH #1 DISPENSE RELAY BLUE YELLOW YELLOW...
(page 18). 4. Check that all drains are clear. Note: For units equipped with Follett Chewblet auto-fill ice machine kit(s), see Ice Machine Operation and Service Manual for service and troubleshooting information.
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Operational status The chart below shows the operational status of various parts when certain switches are turned off or accessories are removed. Condition Pump Solenoids Auger Wheel Beverage valves Top lid off Drain pan off On/off switch in OFF position Beverage switch in OFF position...
Replacement parts Order parts online www.follettice.com Hopper Top view Top view lower ring auger tube seal reinforcing tab countertop section Front view auger tube Reference # Description Part # Motor, auger (includes capacitor), 100 RPM* 00918904 (If your machine serial number precedes C69443, then you need to order motor and bracket kit, part# 00923029.) Bracket, auger motor hold-down 502047...
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Order parts online Dispense assembly Side view Top view www.follettice.com Reference # Description Part # Gate, dispense 501955 Linkage pin, gate/solenoid 502096 Pin, quick release, 3" (77mm), gate and lever 501949 Chute, ice 501952 Solenoid 501961 Not shown Boot, solenoid 502098 Dispense mechanism assembly 501948...
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Order parts online Electrical components www.follettice.com Top view ready (orange) Beverage bath control board detail Front view Side view BEV. BATH INDICATOR WARM COLD Reference # Description Part # Transformer, 24V 502058 Relay, dispense 501826 Strips, terminal 502472 Switches (power and ice machine) 502209 Board, circuit and probe (one unit) 502473...
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Sure-Fill is a registered trademark of Lancer Corporation, San Antonio, Texas. QuickCARB and RIDE are trademarks of Follett Corporation. Follett and Chewblet are registered trademarks of Follett Corporation, registered in the US. 801 Church Lane • Easton, PA 18040, USA 00119644R08 Toll free (877) 612-5086 •...