Integral cold carbonation ice and beverage dispenser (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for Follett VU300
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Ice and Beverage Dispensers Installation, Operation and Service Manual 801 Church Lane • PO Box D, Easton, PA 18044, USA Toll free (800) 523-9361 • (610) 252-7301 Fax (610) 250-0696 • www.follettice.com VU300 Series Service numbers above B50000 00119644R02...
3. Follett receives the equipment at the factory in Easton, PA within 30 days after issuance of the return authorization number. 4. 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 water filter (part# 00130229) on icemakers connected to automatic fill dispensers. Icemaker...
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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. If attaching optional Chewblet MC400A auto-fill icemaker kit(s) DISPENSER LEFT JUNCTION BOX RIGHT JUNCTION BOX...
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 Satellite-fill icemakers 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 (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. Remove two screws from top cover and pull cover forward and down to remove. 3. On push button units, disconnect plug on harness. Auger motor assembly removal 1. Remove drain pan. 2.
Wiring diagrams Single-side models PL1-1 BLACK BLACK GRAY ORANGE POWER TOP LID DRAIN SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH GRAY BEVERAGE COOLING OPTION 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 BEVERAGE COOLING OPTION...
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Dual-side models JUNCTION 115V PL13 PL12 POWER DRAIN PAN SWITCH SWITCH GREEN (DP-NO) BLACK DISPENSE SWITCH #1 BLUE YELLOW DISPENSE BLUE TRANS#1 PL10 BLUE BLACK STAT1 KEYSWITCH #1 Valve_1 BLACK Valve_6 BLUE BLUE BLUE TRANS#1 BLUE BIN T'STAT BLACK DISPENSE SWITCH #2 BLUE YELLOW...
3. Check that drain pan 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 18). 4. Check that all drains are clear. Note: For units equipped with Follett Chewblet auto-fill icemaker kit(s), see Icemaker Operation and Service Manual for service and troubleshooting information. Symptom Ice does not dispense.
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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 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.
Replacement parts Single-side dispenser Reference # Description Lid, with graphics, single-sided Lid, with graphics, dual-sided Graphics, “Follett” , single-sided Access panel, tower, single-sided Access panel, tower, dual-sided Not shown Cover, ice opening (below drain pan) Drain pan assembly and grille...
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Reference # Description Motor, auger (includes capacitor), 100 RPM Bracket, auger motor hold-down Not shown Bracket, auger motor stabilizer Not shown Seal, shaft, auger motor Auger Auger tube (includes insulation) Insulation, auger tube Ring, auger tube, upper Ring, auger tube, lower Motor, wheel, Brother (includes capacitor) Bracket, wheel motor Not shown...
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U300 dispense assembly Side View Reference # Description Gate, dispense Linkage pin, gate/solenoid Pin, quick release, 3" (77mm), gate and lever Chute, ice Solenoid Not shown Boot, solenoid Dispense mechanism assembly Spring, dispense mechanism (1 per side) Not shown Chute, focus Not shown Lever, dispense Reference #...
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Electrical components Top View Front View Side View Reference # Description Transformer, 24V Relay, dispense Strips, terminal Switches (power and icemaker) Board, circuit and probe (one unit) Bracket, probe Switch, safety Not shown Switch, safety, drain pan assembly, LH unit Not shown Switch, safety, drain pan assembly, RH unit Not shown...
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Chewblet is a registered trademark of Follett Corporation, registered in the US. 801 Church Lane • PO Box D, Easton, PA 18044, USA Toll free (800) 523-9361 • (610) 252-7301 00119644R02 Fax (610) 250-0696 • www.follettice.com 10/06...