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MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines Operation and Service Manual MCD425A/W_S MCD425A/W_T R425A/W MFD425A/W_T P425A/W 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 01033646R04 www.follettice.com...
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 .
§ Separate drains for ice machine and condenser . To prevent back flow, do NOT connect drains . § Follett recommends a Follett water filter system be installed in the ice machine inlet water line (standard capacity #00130229, high capacity #00978957, carbonless high capacity #01050442) .
A – 3/4" MPT drain D – 3/8" FPT condenser inlet B – 3/8" FPT water inlet E – 3/8" FPT condenser drain C – Electrical cord F – Bin signal connection (DO NOT APPLY VOLTAGE!) MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines...
Cleaning of the condenser can usually be performed by facility personnel . Cleaning/descaling and sanitizing of the ice machine system should be performed by your facility’s trained maintenance staff or a Follett authorized service agent . Regardless of who performs the cleaning, it is the operator’s responsibility to see that this cleaning is performed according to the schedule below .
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Mix cleaning solution of 1 gal . (3 .8 L) 100 F (38 C) water and 7 oz . (198 g) (one 7 oz . packet) of Follett SafeCLEAN ice machine cleaner/descaler (P/N 00132001) . Sanitizing Solution: Mix a sanitizing solution of 1 gal . (3 .8 L) 100 F (38 C) water and 1 .6 oz . (47 ml) Nu-Calgon IMS-II or IMS-III Sanitizer (P/N 00979674) .
Service Ice machine Operation (all models) Follett’s ice machine consists of four distinct functional systems: § Harvesting system § Water system § Electrical control system § Refrigeration system These four systems work together to accomplish the production and harvesting of ice . A problem in any one of these systems will result in improper operation of the entire ice production cycle .
10-70 PSI (69-483 KPA) DRAIN PAN DRAIN WASTE WATER DRAIN 3/4" FPT Fig. 2 Water level diagram A ALARM LOW (RED) B COMMON (BLACK) C NORMAL HIGH (ORANGE) D NORMAL LOW (YELLOW) NORMAL OPERATING RANGE MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines...
* Flush can be enabled on Symphony CT and FB models. Flush should be disabled on Symphony CI units due to risk of internal leak if drain line is blocked. All Symphony Plus models should be set to Flush enabled. MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines...
. A soft error can either be automatically reset should the condition rectify, or if power is cycled . Should an error occur, consult the troubleshooting guide in this manual or a Follett service technician .
T.O.L. SENSOR VIOLET BLACK A B C D RESERVOIR PSC MOTOR CAPACITOR WATER SENSOR START BLACK BLUE COMPRESSOR ORANGE ELECTRICAL HIGH YELLOW BLACK T.O.L. PRESS YELLOW BLACK #71 C1 RUN BLACK #66 BLACK #69 MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines...
Electrical control system operation The P425A/W, MCD425A/W_S and R425A/W wiring diagrams which follow illustrate the circuitry of Follett ice machines used with ice dispensers . Both normal operation of the ice machine (Stages 1–6) and non-normal diagnostic sequences showing torque-out (Stages 7–10) for use in troubleshooting ice machine problems are shown .
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LOW WATER YELLOW BLACK MAINTENANCE RESET BROWN SERVICE BLACK HI AMPS WATER LEVELS Gearmotor HI PRESSURE BLUE DRAIN CLOG CLEANER FULL AUGER A B C D Clean Switch Bin T-Stat Drain Clog Sensor Water Sensors MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 YELLOW BLACK MAINTENANCE RESET BROWN SERVICE BLACK HI AMPS WATER LEVELS Gearmotor HI PRESSURE BLUE DRAIN CLOG CLEANER FULL AUGER A B C D Clean Switch Bin T-Stat Drain Clog Sensor Water Sensors MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines...
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LOW WATER YELLOW BLACK MAINTENANCE RESET BROWN SERVICE BLACK HI AMPS WATER LEVELS Gearmotor HI PRESSURE BLUE DRAIN CLOG CLEANER FULL AUGER A B C D Clean Switch Bin T-Stat Drain Clog Sensor Water Sensors MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines...
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12 hours unless 5 seconds of dispensing is seen . After 12 hours, the SLEEP CYCLE LED goes out and the ice making will resume if the bin thermostat is closed . The sleep cycle dispense duration is adjustable using the DIP switches on the control board . MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines...
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LOW WATER YELLOW BLACK MAINTENANCE RESET BROWN SERVICE BLACK HI AMPS WATER LEVELS Gearmotor HI PRESSURE BLUE DRAIN CLOG CLEANER FULL AUGER A B C D Clean Switch Bin T-Stat Drain Clog Sensor Water Sensors MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines...
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LOW WATER YELLOW BLACK MAINTENANCE RESET BROWN SERVICE BLACK HI AMPS WATER LEVELS Gearmotor HI PRESSURE BLUE DRAIN CLOG CLEANER FULL AUGER A B C D Clean Switch Bin T-Stat Drain Clog Sensor Water Sensors MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 YELLOW BLACK MAINTENANCE RESET BROWN SERVICE BLACK HI AMPS WATER LEVELS Gearmotor HI PRESSURE BLUE DRAIN CLOG CLEANER FULL AUGER A B C D Clean Switch Bin T-Stat Drain Clog Sensor Water Sensors MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 YELLOW BLACK MAINTENANCE RESET BROWN SERVICE BLACK HI AMPS WATER LEVELS Gearmotor HI PRESSURE BLUE DRAIN CLOG CLEANER FULL AUGER A B C D Clean Switch Bin T-Stat Drain Clog Sensor Water Sensors MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines...
R404A Refrigerant replacement requirements 1. Non-contaminated refrigerant removed from any Follett refrigeration system can be recycled and returned to the same system after completing repairs . Recycled refrigerant must be stored in a clean, approved storage container . If additional refrigerant is required, virgin or reclaimed refrigerant that meets ARI standard 700-88 must be used .
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(Fig. 4) . 4. Install condensate shield and seat against Evaporator drain pan and mounting base not shown for clarity. gear motor boss . 5. Install bearing O ring in groove in evaporator mounting base . MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines...
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. 4. Remove machine screws holding mounting plate to motor . 5. Install new motor in reverse order . MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines...
Duct (including gasket) 01068188 Front panel 01068204 Spacer, base 01068220 Panel, right side 01068238 Panel, left side and rear (1 piece) 01068246 Bushing 01026152 Panel, top 01068253 Tube, drain 01016948 Fitting, water 01065375 Fitting, drain 00109728 MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines...
Fitting, condenser 00195966 Fitting, water 01065375 Fitting, drain 00109728 Panel, front 01068261 Spacer, base 01068220 Panel, right side 01068238 Tube, drain 01016948 Panel, left side and rear (1 piece) 01068246 Bushing 01026152 Panel, top 01068253 MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines...
Relay, power to contact closure 01020734 Not shown Jumper, bin signal 01069095 Not shown Cord and plug, power 01075589 Not shown Converter, bin signal, Vision 01067156 Not shown Relay, bin signal (power to contact closure) 01020734 MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines...
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Description Part # Standard capacity filter system Not shown Follett QC4-FL4S water filter system (includes FL4S primary cartridge and head, coarse 00130229 pre-filter and head, pressure gauge, flushing valve; assembled and installed on mounting bracket), one per ice machine Not shown...
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SafeCLEAN, SensorSAFE, Maestro Plus, Symphony Plus, Quiet Night and Sani-Sponge are trademarks of Follett LLC. Follett and RIDE are registered trademarks of Follett LLC, registered in US. 801 Church Lane • Easton, PA 18040, USA Toll free (877) 612-5086 • +1 (610) 252-7301 01033646R04 www.follettice.com...