Integral cold carbonation ice and beverage dispenser (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for Follett VU155K Series
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Following installation, please forward this manual to the appropriate operations person. 801 Church Lane • PO Box D, Easton, PA 18044, USA Toll free (800) 523-9361 • (888) 2-FOLLETT (610) 252-7301 • Fax (610) 250-0696 • www.follettice.com Ice and Beverage Dispensers...
Follett receives the equipment at the factory in Easton, PA within 30 days of the issue of the return authorization number. The equipment must be returned in Follett packaging. If the packaging has been damaged or discarded, Follett will forward, at the customer’s expense, new packaging.
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 should be hard piped 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 model AFSYSTMFL4S water filter on icemakers connected to automatic fill dispensers. Icemaker...
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Dimensions and clearances Required clearances 51" (1295mm) minimum above counter for installation if dispenser will be dropped into counter 36" (915mm) minimum above counter for all units after installation for auger cleaning and servicing 12" (305mm) minimum on side opposite ice chute for service 12"...
Installation Installing dispenser in counter Note: All dispensers must be supported from below with supplied 6" – 9" (153 – 229mm) adjustable leg accessory, or equivalent. Do not hang dispenser on flange. All dispensers must be installed level in both directions to ensure proper operation. 1.
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 are available in automatic load configurations, fed from one or two Follett remote icemakers or manual load configurations (using ice from another source). In all models, ice is stored below the counter in the dispenser storage area.
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 (250ml) bleach with 2 gal (8L) hot water or use Ecolab Mikro-chlor Cleaner per manufacturers instructions.
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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 cover removal 1. Remove top cover. 2. Push chute cover up vertically to slip off holding tab. 3. After clearing tab, pull chute cover forward to remove. Auger motor assembly removal 1. Remove top cover. 2. Remove one thumbnut on rear of motor bracket. 3.
Wiring diagram PL1-1 BLACK BLACK GRAY BLACK POWER TOP LID DRAIN REAR SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH GRAY GRAY 115 VOLTS 24 VOLTS DISPENSE SWITCH PL6-1 PL6-3 BROWN BATH CONTROL BOARD 24VAC RED BATH SOL STATUS LIGHTS TEMP GREEN - COLD SENSOR RED - WARM DISPENSE...
3. Check that drain pan, rear lid and top are on securely. If ajar, dispenser will not operate. When the top is off, auger does not operate, even though the solenoids do (page 17). 4. Check that all drains are clear. Note: For units equipped with Follett compressed nugget icemaker, see Icemaker Operation and Service Manual for service and troubleshooting information. Symptom Ice does not dispense.
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Carbonation system is not carbonating. Carbonation system is producing excessively carbonated beverages. If problems persist after following this basic troubleshooting guide, call Follett’s technical service department at (800) 523-9361 or (888) 2-FOLLETT or (610) 252-7301. Possible cause 1. Loose connection.
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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 Top lid off Rear lid off Drain pan off On/OFF switch in off position Beverage switch in OFF position Water bath circuit board operation The temperature sensor is hard wired directly to the circuit board.
Top View 8 valve unit with right hand (RH) tower Reference # Description Lid, 8 valve unit (includes “Follett” label) Lid, 10 valve unit (includes “Follett” label) Label, “Follett” Cover, dispense chute, lever operation Cover, dispense chute, push-button operation (includes button)
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Dispense assembly Dispense assembly, Side View (RH unit with bath shown) Reference # Description Gate, dispense Linkage pin, gate/solenoid Pin, quick release, 3" (77mm), bath gate and lever Pin, quick release, 5.53" (141mm), dispense gate Solenoid (includes linkage pin) Dispense mechanism assembly, bath, RH unit Not shown Dispense mechanism assembly, bath, LH unit Not shown...
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Waterbath Top View Carbonator tank – Side View Reference # Description Pump, water bath (includes mounting plate and elbow) Elbow, overflow drain, 1" (26mm) x 3/4 MPT Not shown Elbow, clean-out drain, 3/8" (10mm) x 3/8 MPT Coil, syrup Valve, QuickCARB assembly Coil, carbonated water, 8 valve Not shown Coil, carbonated water, 10 valve...
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Hopper Side view Reference # Description Auger, LH unit (black, stamped with “1”) Not shown Auger, RH unit (gray, stamped with “2”) Tube, auger, LH unit with beverage bath Not shown Tube, auger, RH unit with beverage bath Not shown Tube, auger, RH unit without beverage bath Not shown Tube, auger, LH unit without beverage bath...
Auger motor Side View Reference # Description Auger motor/drive assembly, vertical (includes all items below) Motor, vertical auger (includes gearbox and capacitor) Chain, auger drive #35, 40p Sprocket 35#, 22T 5/8 bore Sprocket 35#, 12T 5/8 bore Drive shaft Bearing, auger, upper and lower Cover and bearing, chain drive (includes 501314) Capacitor, 25mf, 270V Key, Woodruff...
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Electrical components Top View HIGH N.O. N.C. Side View Front View Reference # Description Transformer, 24V Relay, auto fill Relay, dispense Timer, auto fill (automatic fill units) Strips, terminal Switches (power and icemaker) Board, circuit and probe (one unit) Bracket, probe Switch, safety Not shown Switch, safety, rear cover assembly, LH unit...
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801 Church Lane • PO Box D, Easton, PA 18044, USA Toll free (800) 523-9361 • (888) 2-FOLLETT 00119610R00 (610) 252-7301 • Fax (610) 250-0696 • www.follettice.com 04/04 ® ®...