Operation; Maintaining Product Quality; Dispensed Product Throughput; Programmed Defrost Scheduling - Cornelius VIPER E 2 FLAVOR Manual

M P
AINTAINING RODUCT
It has been determined that the following factors can affect the rate at which product quality diminishes (as indicated by a
change in product appearance).
1.

Dispensed Product Throughput

2.

Programmed Defrost Scheduling

3. Viscosity Setting
Cornelius recommends the following instructions be read and followed relative to operating and establishing settings for
the FCB equipment. Cornelius equipment service manuals contain instructions on how to program settings within the con-
trol system. Operators who have not been trained on servicing Cornelius FCB equipment should not attempt to modify
equipment settings but should contact an accredited service provider.
Cornelius makes the following recommendations to help assure maximum product quality.
Dispensed Product Throughput
FCB equipment is designed to provide a high throughput of frozen carbonated product to meet peak draw demands.
Where low product throughput is experienced, there is the potential for product quality to diminish. The information
shown in Table 57. outlines the minimum throughput per barrel that must be dispensed on a 24 hour basis.
Volume of dispensed product per barrel per
24 hours required to maintain product quality.
NOTE: Cornelius recommends that, in conditions where the FCB machine is operational and the minimum throughput
(as described in Table 57. is not met on a per barrel basis, product should be dispensed and discarded to
increase throughput and help assure that product quality is maintained.
NOTE: Data in Table 57. assumes equipment has been correctly installed, commissioned and calibrated as per direc-
tions contained in all technical literature published by Cornelius and the recommendations contained in this
document have been followed.
Cornelius recommends that, in conditions where the FCB machine is operational and the minimum throughput is not met
on a per barrel basis, product should be dispensed and discarded to increase throughput and help assure that product qual-
ity is maintained.
Programmed Defrost Scheduling
The control system in the Viper system includes a function to automatically defrost product in the barrel at programmed
intervals based on the viscosity of the product. Programmed defrosts are scheduled frequently to ensure that product qual-
ity within the barrel is maintained. Failure to defrost regularly during periods of low throughput allow increased ice crystal
size, with a possible decrease in product quality. Regular throughput of dispensed product replenishes the barrel frequently
with liquid and reduces the requirements for programmed defrosts. The unit automatically senses the lack of throughput
and maintains the product quality by defrosting the barrels more frequently when throughput is slow.

Sleep Mode Recommendations

Cornelius recommends programming a sleep period for the machine during any amount of time over 3 hours that the unit
is not used. This increases the life of the machine and reduces energy consumption.
A wake up time must be programmed after the sleep period to return the unit to normal operation. Cornelius recommends
programming the wake up time for approximately 20 minutes before the product is needed. This is the time recommended
© 2022, Marmon Foodservice Technologies Inc.

OPERATION

Q
UALITY
Table 57.
Viper
- 75 -
Viper Installation, Service & Decommissioning Manual
Viscosity < 4 Viscosity > 4
48 oz. 60 oz
Publication Number: 620073146SER