Installing Ride ® Technology Ice Machines - Follett 25 Installation, Operation And Service Manual

Installing RIDE ice machines
Models 25CR400A/W, 50CR400A/W, 25HR400A/W, 50HR400A/W
See Ice machine Installation Manual (form #208600) for critical installation instructions for RIDE
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ice machines. Failure to comply with these instructions will result in poor performance and void
warranty.
1. Install RIDE ice machine following instructions in ice machine manual.
2. Run uninsulated ice transport tube from dispenser through ice transport tube knock-out (Fig. 5G) or through counter
opening to ice machine.
3. Heat end of transport tube in cup of 160 F (71 C) hot water to soften and spread with pliers
before making connection to ease assembly and prevent coupler edge from cutting inner
wall of tube.
4. Insulate ice transport tube by sliding insulation over tube.
5. Adjust insulation to cover all exposed ice transport tubing including tubing inside dispenser
cabinet.
6. Check that insulated ice transport tube runs continuously uphill (with no dips) from ice
machine to dispenser.
7. Run bin signal wire from dispenser through utility knockout (Fig. 5F) or counter cut-out to ice machine and connect
bin signal wire (two-conductor twist lock) to bin signal plug on ice machine.
8. Plug dispenser power cord into 20A rated NEMA 5-20 wall socket.
9. Turn on dispenser water supply and check for leaks. Replace splash panel.
10. If dispenser is equipped with SensorSAFE remove protective plastic coating from dispenser lenses.
11. Remove top front cover by removing two screws at bottom corners of cover. Lift cover slightly and pull forward. Turn
on power and bin signal rocker switches. Replace front cover and secure with screws. Test operation.
12. Clean and sanitize ice machine following instructions in ice machine manual. Discard ice made during sanitizing
process.
13. Clean and sanitize dispenser hopper following instructions on page 16. Installation is complete.
Fig. 9 – Ice transport tube and ice level control stat mounting for freestanding dispensers and countertop units
with RIDE ice machine
25CT/HT/CR/HR/FB and 50CT/HT/CR/HR/FB
ice level control stat
ice hose mounting bracket
.187 (5mm) ice tube hole
engaging pin
1"
ice tube
(25mm)
Hot Water
160 F (71 C)
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