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OPERATOR'S MANUAL with Replacement Parts List SOFT SERVE TWIST MODEL SL500 184599 10/13 H.C. Duke & Son, LLC P/N 184599 October 2013 Printed in USA...
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 SAFETY FIRST! Follow these four steps to safety ..1. Recognize Safety Information ..Look for this safety alert symbol throughout this manual. When you see this symbol on your freezer or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 SAFETY FIRST! 3. Follow Safety Instructions ..Read and understand all safety messages in this manual. Read and understand the decal safety messages on your freezer. Take notice of the location of all decals on the freezer and keep the safety decals in good condition.
If it is necessary to replace any label, please contact your local authorized FAX: (309) 755-9858 Electro Freeze Distributor or H. C. Duke & Son, LLC When ready to order you will E-mail: service@electrofreeze.com need to determine the (1) part number, (2)
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Hazardous rotating beater shaft. Do not HC165025-01 operate unit with dispense head removed. Before removing dispense head: Located behind 1. Turn all control switches to "OFF", and the head 2. Disconnect all power supplies. Unit may have more than one power supply.
Note to Installer This freezer must be installed and serviced by an Electro Freeze Distributor or authorized service technician in accordance with the installation instructions. After installation the warranty registration card must be completed and re- turned to validate the warranty.
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Uncrating and Inspection CAUTION note the damage on the carrier’s freight Be sure to properly bill and notify the carrier’s local agent support the machine when immediately. removing bolts and 1. Remove the carton from the pallet, installing legs or casters.
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Installation 3. Water-cooled model SL500 CAUTION requires a 3/8-inch MPT water inlet and All materials and water waste connection. The connections connections must conform are found on the bottom, under the to local requirements and compressor mounting area.
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Electrical Connections CAUTION To prevent accidental electrical shock, a positive earth ground is required. 1. Freezer requires one power supply. Check the data plate for proper fuse size, wire ampacity, and electrical specifications. 2. Refer to the wiring diagram pro- vided for proper power connections.
Figure 3-1 Reference Information Fill in the following information as soon as you receive the Electro Freeze SL500. (The item numbers —encircled, below — corre- spond to the callout numbers in figure 3-1.) 1 Model Number: _________________ 2 Serial Number:__________________...
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Dimensions The dimensions of the SL500 freezer is provided in figure 3-2 below. Figure 3-2 Electro Freeze Model SL500 184599...
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Part Names and Functions Figure 4-1 Head Assembly The following descriptions refer to figure 4-1. The number preceding the part name corre- sponds to the number in the figure. 1 HEAD - DISPENSE ROD - PLUNGER Encloses the freezing cylinder and Starts the freezer when dispensing.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Part Names and Functions (continued) Figure 4-2 Beater Shaft Assembly The following descriptions refer to figure 4-2. The number preceding the part name corre- sponds to the number in the figure. BAR - BREAKER...
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Part Names and Functions (continued) Figure 4-3 Mix Feed Tube Assembly The following descriptions refer to figure 4-3. The number preceding the part name corre- sponds to the number in the figure. TUBE - MIX FEED.
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 5 Operator Controls and Indicators Figure 5-1 The following paragraphs describe the CAUTION operator controls and indicators. Refer Test operation of the head to figure 5-1 for location of these switch prior to placing the controls and indicators on the freezer.
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Operator Controls ( continued) Selector Switch 2 Important: This three-position switch these Do not use the “AUTO” position with functions for your freezer. water or sanitizer in the cylinder or a. “CLEAN” (left) — This position hopper.
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Operator Controls (continued) Mix Feed Tube & Regulator This three-position regulating device (figure 5-3) meters the correct amount of mix and air into the freezing cylinder. 1. Locate the round indent near the top of the mix tube cylinder.
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Disassembly and Cleaning The cleaning and sanitizing instructions CAUTION explained in this manual are required to To avoid electrical shock maintain a clean, sanitary freezer. The or contact with moving freezer should be disassembled,...
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Disassembly Instructions CAUTION To avoid electrical shock or contact with moving parts, make sure all switches are in the “OFF” position and that the main power supply is disconnected. Some freezers have more than one disconnect switch.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Disassembly Instructions (continued) 3. From the dispense head (1, figure 6-2) remove the handle pin (7), handles (9,10),plungers (5,3) and nozzles (11) . Remove head o-rings (2) and the o-rings from plungers (4) .
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Cleaning Instructions The cleaning instructions explained in this section are procedures to remove bacte- ria and maintain a clean, sanitary freezer. The soft serve freezer must be disas- sembled, washed and sanitized according to the instructions in this manual. Always sanitize before start-up to ensure the best possible cleanliness.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Cleaning Instructions (continued) d. The beater shaft inside the front collar and the hole on the rear flange (figure 6-8). Important: Do not leave parts in sanitizer for more than 15 minutes. 3. Using a warm mild dish deter- gent solution thoroughly brush: a.
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Assembly Correct assembly of the freezer is essential to prevent leakage of the product and damage to the freezer. To assemble the SEAL-BEATER SHAFT freezer you will need an approved lubricant, DO NOT LUBRICATE such as Petrol Gel.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Assembly (continued) Figure 7-4 Head Assembly 7. Insert the assembled beater shaft Important: into the cylinder by placing the rear blade Excessive force will damage the head. Do on the bottom of the cylinder. This will not use tools to tighten.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Assembly (continued) 1. Install the o-ring on the mix feed tube (figure 7-5). Lightly lubricate the o-ring. Insert the white plastic regulator into the mix feed tube assembly. Lift slightly and turn to lock the regulator in the “CLOSED”...
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Start-up Instructions Sanitizing The washing and sanitizing instructions 1. Wash and sanitize your hands and explained in this section are procedures forearms. to remove bacteria and maintain a clean, 2. Prepare 2 gallons (7.6 liters) of sanitary freezer.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Sanitizing (continued) 7. When the cylinder has filled with sanitizing solution, turn the selector switch to the “CLEAN” position (figure 8- 2) and allow the beater to run for 5 minutes. During this time period, check for leaks around the head, plunger and drain tube.
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Priming Priming the freezer removes all excess sanitizer from the freezing cylinder, and sets the proper overrun for the first cylinder of product. 1. Make sure that your hands, forearms, and all freezer assemblies are sanitized.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Priming (continued) 6. Allow mix to continue “CLOSED”- flowing into the cylinder until the mix FILL in the hopper stops bubbling then WITH MIX lower the white plastic regulator all the way down in the “OPEN” position with the smallest black hole aligned (figure 8-7).
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Closing Procedures Night Switch Operation 1. In areas where state and local health codes allow, the freezer may be switched to night operation, which will allow the freezer to cycle all night and º...
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Draining Product from Freezer Note: It is your responsibility to be aware 7. Dispense the warm water. Repeat of and conform to the requirements for until the water coming out is clear. meeting local, state, and federal laws 8.
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Soft Serve Information 10.1 Overrun As mix is frozen in the freezing cylinder, 3. Replace liquid mix with frozen air is incorporated into the mix to in- product, being sure to leave no voids or crease its volume, as well as enhance air spaces in the container.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Routine Maintenance Electro Freeze recommends the following schedule to help maintain your freezer in like-new operating condition. Take the time to learn and perform these routine procedures and receive in return many years of valuable service from your freezer.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Routine Maintenance (continued) MONTHLY 1. Test Head Switch. 2. Water Condenser. Check the outlet water temperature of The head switch feature is designed to water-cooled condensers at the floor prevent the beater shaft from being acci- drain.
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2. Both air and water cooled freezers main power supply is have an air condenser. The condenser fins disconnected. Some freezers need to be cleaned by your Electro Freeze have more than one Distributor to remove all forms of dirt, lint, disconnect switch.
USE ONLY ORIGINAL OR AUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THIS FREEZER. If you have any questions on items that are not included in this schedule or problems that require service assistance, please call your local distributor or H.C. Duke & Son, LLC, Electro Freeze, Service Department for factory service assistance.
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PERSONAL INJURY. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONTINUE UNTIL THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD. CAUTION All maintenance adjustments must be done by an Electro Freeze distributor or authorized service technician. CAUTION To avoid electrical shock or contact with moving parts, make sure all switches are in the “OFF”...
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Trouble Shooting Tables (continued) PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Unit does not Freezer unplugged. Plug in freezer. operate. Fuse or breaker blown at main Make sure your freezer is connected to a disconnect. separate circuit independent from any other electrical equipment.
ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Trouble Shooting Tables (continued) PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Dispensed Dirty or blocked condenser, restricted Unblock condenser or have cleaned by product too soft. air flow. your Electro Freeze distributor. Component failure. Contact your local service company.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Trouble Shooting Tables (continued) PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Freezer runs Plunger switch rod engaged. Close plunger completely. continuously and product gets too Plunger switch (side or center) out of Contact your Electro Freeze distributor for cold.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Trouble Shooting Tables (continued) PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Compressor Low line voltage. Ask power company to check voltage, does not start increase voltage to not less than 10% – hums below data plate rating or install intermittently transformer.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Trouble Shooting Tables (continued) PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Unit operates Dirty condenser. Have condenser cleaned by your long or Electro Freeze distributor. continuously. Shortage of refrigerant. Contact your Electro Freeze Distributor for service. Moisture in system.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS MANUAL with ILLUSTRATIONS SOFT SERVE FREEZER UALITY ARTS PROTECT Model SL500 YOUR EQUIPMENT 184599-01 10/13 REEZER XCELLENT ONDITION LWAYS ONTACT LECTRO REEZE ISTRIBUTOR EPLACEMENT ARTS H. C. Duke & Son, LLC P/N 184599-01 October 2013 Printed in U.S.A.
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The illustrations If you require any further assistance, contact in this section will help you to find the H. C. Duke & Son, LLC Electro Freeze as correct part number and description. follows: Place your parts order through your local authorized Electro Freeze Distributor.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Figure 4 Switch Box (Sheet 1 of 2) Use only original or authorized replacement parts with this freezer. Use of unapproved parts will void warranty. 184599-01...
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Figure 4 Switch Box (Sheet 2 of 2) Item Part No. Description 1....HC150380 ....Relay-Flange Base w/cover 3PDT 2 ....HC150381 .... Relay-Flange Base w/cover 3 ....HC150795 .... Strip-Terminal 4 ....HC116188 .... MOV-Assy.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Figure 5 Switch Assemblies Center Assembly Side Assemblies HC118096 HC118095 LH Side HC118095-01 RH Side Item Part No. Description HC118095* ....Switch-Assy. Plunger Side LH (Complete) HC118095-01* ..Switch-Assy. Plunger Side RH (Complete) HC118096 ....Switch-Assy. Plunger Center (Complete) 1 ....
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Figure 6 Gear Reducer HC153366 5 - 1 Ratio A Side*(Left Side) NAMEPLATE GEAR OIL LABEL HC153367 5 - 1 Ratio B Side*(Right Side) NAMEPLATE GEAR OIL LABEL HC111780 ..Coupling-Assy. 7/8" Drive ............1 ea. req.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Figure 7 Panel View Use only original or authorized replacement parts with this freezer. Use of unapproved parts will void warranty. 184599-01...
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Figure 8 Side/Rear View Air Cooled Use only original or authorized replacement parts with this freezer. Use of unapproved parts will void warranty. 184599-01...
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Figure 8 Side/Rear View Air Cooled Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 1 ..------ ....Box-Assy. Cap (Compressor) 24 ..HC111780 ..Coupling-Assy. 7/8 Drive (1 Phase Only) 25 ..HC155071 ..Receiver-3 lb. 3/8 ID Sweat w/o HC151436 ..
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Figure 9 Side/Rear View Water Cooled Use only original or authorized replacement parts with this freezer. Use of unapproved parts will void warranty. 184599-01...
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Accessories Part No. Description HC196103 ....Bottle-Wash 500 ml HC158009 ....Brush-4 in. w/o handle (Handle p/n HC158012) HC158003 ....Brush-7/16 & 1-1/8 Double End HC158077 ....Brush-9/16 in w/36 in. handle HC162105 ....Caster-1-1/4 ST PT w/brake HC162106 ....
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Use only original or authorized replacement parts with this freezer. Use of unapproved parts will void warranty. 184599-01...
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Alphabetized Parts List for Model SL500 Important: All parts shown are for standard models designed for 230V/1PH/ 60HZ or 203–230V/3PH/60HZ. PART PART SERIAL NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER (FROM – TO) Adaptor-Overload Din Rail T1 (Plunger Assy.) ..HC150063 ..2 ..D2P-908 Adaptor-Reset Threaded T1 (Switch Assy.) ...
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Alphabetized Parts List for Model SL500 Important: All parts shown are for standard models designed for 230V/1PH/ 60HZ or 203–230V/3PH/60HZ. PART PART SERIAL NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER (FROM – TO) Compressor-Assy. 208-230/1/60 (1 ph) ....HC119540 ... 1 ..D2P-908 Capacitor-Run ..........
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Alphabetized Parts List for Model SL500 Important: All parts shown are for standard models designed for 230V/1PH/ 60HZ or 203–230V/3PH/60HZ. PART PART SERIAL NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER (FROM – TO) Cover-Assy. Electrical Box ........HC120780 ..1 ..D2P-908 Cover-Hopper ............
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Alphabetized Parts List for Model SL500 Important: All parts shown are for standard models designed for 230V/1PH/ 60HZ or 203–230V/3PH/60HZ. PART PART SERIAL NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER (FROM – TO) Guide-Assy. Push Rod (Switch Assy.) ....HC114174 ... 3 ..D2P-908 Handle-Assy.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Alphabetized Parts List for Model SL500 Important: All parts shown are for standard models designed for 230V/1PH/ 60HZ or 203–230V/3PH/60HZ. PART PART SERIAL NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER (FROM – TO) Head-Assy. Dispense 6 PT ADA (Optional) ... HC121065 ..1 ..A2Q-262 Head-Assy.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Alphabetized Parts List for Model SL500 Important: All parts shown are for standard models designed for 230V/1PH/ 60HZ or 203–230V/3PH/60HZ. PART PART SERIAL NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER (FROM – TO) Lubricant-Lubri-Film Plus 4 oz. tube ..... HC158054A ..1 ..D2P-908 Lubricant-Petrol Gel 4 oz.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Alphabetized Parts List for Model SL500 Important: All parts shown are for standard models designed for 230V/1PH/ 60HZ or 203–230V/3PH/60HZ. PART PART SERIAL NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER (FROM – TO) Panel-Dispense ............ HC140942 ..1 ..D2P-908 Panel-Front Louvered ..........
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Alphabetized Parts List for Model SL500 Important: All parts shown are for standard models designed for 230V/1PH/ 60HZ or 203–230V/3PH/60HZ. PART PART SERIAL NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER (FROM – TO) Sanitizer-Stera Sheen (Per 4 lb. jar) ...... HC158014A ..* ..D2P-908 Sanitizer-Stera Sheen (Per case/4 jars) ....
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Alphabetized Parts List for Model SL500 Important: All parts shown are for standard models designed for 230V/1PH/ 60HZ or 203–230V/3PH/60HZ. PART PART SERIAL NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER (FROM – TO) Switch-Assy. Plunger Center ........ HC118096 ... 1 ..D2P-908 Guide-Assy.
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Alphabetized Parts List for Model SL500 Important: All parts shown are for standard models designed for 230V/1PH/ 60HZ or 203–230V/3PH/60HZ. PART PART SERIAL NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER (FROM – TO) Switch-Toggle 4PDT Center OFF (AUTO/OFF/CLEAN) ........HC150436 ..2 ..D2P-908 Switch-Toggle DPDT (DAY/NIGHT) ......
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ELECTRO FREEZE Soft Serve Model SL500 Alphabetized Parts List for Model SL500 Important: All parts shown are for standard models designed for 230V/1PH/ 60HZ or 203–230V/3PH/60HZ. PART PART SERIAL NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER (FROM – TO) Valve-Solenoid (Cylinder)(NLU) (Use HC155395 and HC151477) ..... HC155488 ..2 ..D2P-908 Valve-Solenoid Body 3/8 ODM (Cylinder) (Use with coil HC151477) .......