Summary of Contents for Follett Horizon Elite HCF1412R
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HCF1412R, HCF1412K Horizon Elite™ Ice Machines (Remote Condensing) Order parts online Operation and Service Manual www.follettice.com 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 01519206R00 HCF1412R, HCF1412K www.follettice.com...
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 Products, LLC so that we can help in the filing of a claim, if necessary.
§ 3/8" OD push-in water inlet (connection inside machine) - 3/8" OD tubing required. § Water shut-off recommended within 10 feet (3 m). § Follett recommends installation of Follett water filter system (part# 00130286) in ice machine inlet water line. Flush drain plumbing §...
Chassis drain plumbing § Plug must be removed from John Guest fitting. § Route 3/8" drain tubing through knockout in back of docking station and insert fully into John Guest fitting connection at the rear of the machine chassis. Route other end of 3/8" drain tubing to drain. §...
Ambient Evaporator unit Air temperature: 100 F/38 C max. 50 F/10 C min. Water temperature: 90 F/32 C max. 45 F/7 C min. Water pressure: 70 psi max. (483 kPa) 10 psi min. (69 kPa) Condenser unit Air temperature: 120 F/49 C max. –20F/–29C min.
Dimensions and clearances § Entire front of ice machine must be clear of obstructions/connections to allow removal. § 1" (26mm) clearance above ice machine for service. § 1" (26mm) minimum clearance on sides. § The intake and exhaust air grilles must provide at least 250 sq in (1615 sq cm) of open area. §...
Cleaning of the condenser can usually be performed by facility personnel. Cleaning of the icemaker system, in most cases, should be performed by your facility’s 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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Fig. 2 2. Follow the directions on the SafeCLEAN Plus packaging to mix 1 gal. (3.8 L) of Follett SafeCLEAN Plus solution. Use 100 F (38 C) water. 3. Using a 1 quart (1L) container, slowly fill cleaning cup until CLEANER FULL light comes on. Do not overfill.
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Fig. 5 7. Disconnect coupling as shown. Fig. 6 8. Using disposable food service grade gloves, insert dry Sani-Sponge. 9. Insert Sani-Sponge soaked in SafeCLEAN Plus (from Step 4). 10. Push both Sani-Sponges down ice transport tube with supplied pusher tube. Fig.
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Fig. 8 12. Reconnect coupling. Press power switch ON. Ice pushes Sani-Sponges through ice transport tube. Fig. 9 13. Place a sanitary (2 gal. or larger) container in bin or dispenser to collect Sani-Sponges and ice for 10 minutes. 14. Collect 5.5 lbs (3 kg) of ice from unit. Discard ice and Sani-Sponges.
The Horizon ice machine overview The Follett Horizon ice machine uses a horizontal, cylindrical evaporator to freeze water on its inner surface. The refrigeration cycle is continuous; there is no batch cycle. The evaporator is flooded with water and the level is controlled by sensors in a reservoir.
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Water system The water level in the evaporator is controlled by a feed solenoid and level detecting sensors. Referencing the diagram below, water sensing probes extend down into the reservoir at the end of the evaporator assembly. The system works via electrical conductivity as follows: The probe labeled B is the common.
“Bin full” detection system The Follett Horizon ice machine incorporates a unique “bin full” detection system that consists of the shuttle and actuator. The shuttle incorporates a flag and switch. Referencing the figure below, the normal running position of the flag is down, and the switch is closed. When the bin fills to the top and ice can no longer move through the tube, the machine will force the shuttle flag up, opening the switch and shutting the machine off.
Electrical system ATTENTION! To prevent circuit breaker/Hi-amp overload, wait 5 minutes before restarting this unit. This allows the compressor to equalize and the evaporator to thaw. Normal control board operation The PC board indicator lights provide all the information necessary to determine the machine's status. Green indicator lights generally represent “go”...
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Evaporator flushing sequence (TDS should be set to HIGH unless otherwise instructed by Follett): During operation, the purge solenoid will open in order to drain water. There are two drain settings to choose from: High TDS or Low TDS.
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Wiring diagram, evaporator unit Gearmotor data Resistance of windings Gearmotor current 2.8A @ 115 V 115 vac gearmotor (Brother): Gearmotor torque-out (high amp) trip point: 5.6A White to Black: 3Ω White to Red: 3Ω Red to Black: 6Ω HCF1412R, HCF1412K...
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1412 Three-phase condensing unit wiring diagram F1412CU 3-PHASE, 208-230 VAC OUTDOOR CONDENSING UNIT ICE MAKER DISCH DOCKING SIGNAL, FIELD SIDE HIGH DISCH STATION WIRED,CLASS 2 RELAY PRESS SW T-STAT BLK H1 10 RED 16AWG TB2-1, TB2-2 CRANKCASE 11 BLK 16AWG HEATER BLK H2 1 2 3 4 5 6...
Mechanical System Fig. 10 Evaporator disassembly 1. Press CLEAN button to purge evaporator. Turn power OFF when LO WATER lights. 2. Unscrew and disconnect transport tube from louvered docking assembly. Fig. 11 3. Remove gearbox insulation.. Fig. 12 4. Disconnect gear motor wires. Fig.
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Fig. 14 6. Remove gear motor bolts (9/16" wrench). 7. Remove gear motor and wipe auger shaft clean. WIPE AUGER SHAFT Fig. 15 8. Remove main housing insulation and shuttle insulation: Fig. 16 9. Remove front feed water tube from push-in fitting, shuttle drain tube, and shuttle switch.
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Fig. 17 10. Remove 3 screws (with 3/16" allen wrench) then remove auger and main housing together. Note: Auger is sharp - wear protective gloves.: Fig. 18 11. Rotate auger to align opening in auger flange with stream divider. 12. Pull out auger.: Fig.
Evaporator reassembly Fig. 20 14. Install ceramic mating ring and shaft seal. Caution: Do not touch the sealed surface of either part. Oil from bare skin will cause premature seal failure. Do not use petrol-gel on shaft seal. 15. Use liquid hand soap on the rubber part of the Cardboard ceramic seal when installing in main housing.
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Fig. 23 22. Install shuttle switch. § Align holes with pins (Fig. 23.1) and depress switch button (Fig. 23.2) to clear shuttle tab. Fig. 24 23. Install shuttle drain tube and front feed water tube (Fig. 24). Fig. 25 24. Install main housing insulation and shuttle insulation: 25.
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Fig. 26 26. Slide gear motor onto auger and install gear motor bolts (9/16" wrench). Fig. 27 27. Connect gear motor wires. Fig. 28 28. Pry auger forward and rotate auger using 1/2" wrench to align keyways. 29. Insert key fully. Fig.
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Fig. 30 31. Rotate retainer fork to align screw holes. 32. Install screws to secure retainer fork. Fig. 31 33. Install gearbox insulation. Fig. 32 34. Connect transport tube to louvered docking assembly. HCF1412R, HCF1412K...
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Reservoir/rear bushing disassembly Fig. 33 1. Press CLEAN button to purge evaporator. Turn power OFF when LO WATER lights. Note: In many applications, removing the gearmotor, main housing, and auger will allow for the ice machine to be pulled out further for better access to rear components.
Refrigeration system The condensing unit is weatherproof and equipped to operate in ambient temperatures from –20 F to 120 F (–29 C to 48.9 C). The condensing unit is controlled by contact closure within the ice machine control board of the 24 VAC circuit of the condensing unit.
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1412 - Refrigerant pressure data (R449A) Air-cooled condensers (air) 60 F/16 C 70 F/21 C 80 F/27 C 90 F/32 C 100 F/38 C Pressure (psig) discharge/suction 198/31 233/32 268/34 287/36 305/37 Refrigeration system diagram DISCHARGE HIGH TEMP SWITCH CONDENSER DISCHARGE TEMP CONTROL VALVE COMPRESSOR UNIT...
Note: Condensing unit (F1412CU) shipped with full charge. 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.
Troubleshooting Please see “Service” section for a description of each function. Ice machine disposition Possible causes Corrective action Legend: ON or OFF FLASHING Machine in TIME DELAY without full 1. Ice jamming due to improperly 1. Correct transport tube routing. bin.
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Ice machine disposition Possible causes Corrective action Legend: ON or OFF FLASHING 5. Ice machine is making ice. 1. Failed water sensors. Processor 1. Clean or replace water probe Excessive water in bin or assumes there is no water when assembly.
1412 3-phase condensing unit – F1412CU Top View Side View Reference # Description Part # Condenser, with fan 01450295 Head Pressure Control Valve 01450519 Condenser Fan Motor 01450311 Vibration Absorber 01450451 Recevier Kit 01450303 Filter Drier, Liquid 01450493 Compressor Kit 01450386 Service Valve 7/8", Suction 01450485...
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Horizon, Horizone Elite, Harmony, Ice Manager, SafeCLEAN, Sani-Sponge and Vision are trademarks of Follett Products LLC. Chewblet, RIDE and Follett are registered trademarks of Follett Products LLC, registered in the US. 801 Church Lane • Easton, PA 18040, USA Toll free (877) 612-5086 • +1 (610) 252-7301 01519206R00 www.follettice.com...
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