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This manual provides basic information about the machine. Instructions and suggestions are given covering its operation and care. The illustrations and specifi cations are not binding in detail. We reserve the right to make changes to the machine without notice, and without incurring any obligation to modify or pro- vide new parts for machines built prior to date of change.
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A Few Words About Safety Safety Information Safety Alert Symbol: Read and understand the entire manual before This symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution. operating or maintaining Stoelting equipment. Attention is required in order to avoid serious per- sonal injury. The message that follows the symbol This manual provides the operator with information contains important information about safety.
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS FIGURE TITLE PAGE Model SO218/318 ................1 Dispenser Specifications ..............2 Leveling Unit ..................3 Controls .................... 5 Disassembling Freezer ..............6 Front Door and Auger Assembly ............6 Rear Seal Assembly ................. 6 Retainer Clip ..................7 Consistency Control Knob ..............
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 REMOTE POSSIBILITIES The Stoelting Optima delivers frozen drink profits by the pitcher. The Model SO218/318 is a high-volume producer of ready-to-serve frozen cocktails or frozen neutral base for those special drink recipes. From an extra-small space, the Optima’s compact design and high capacity output will give you extra-large profits. Figure 1.
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS If danger, warning or caution labels are needed, indicate Do not attempt to operate the freezer until the safety the part number, type of label, location of label, and precautions and operating instructions in this manual are quantity required along with your address and mail to: read completely and are thoroughly understood.
E. Connect the power cord. The plug is designed for 208/ 230 volt/20 amp duty. The unit must be connected to a properly grounded receptacle. The electrical cord furnished as part of the freezer has a three prong grounding type plug. The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
SECTION 3 INITIAL SETUP AND OPERATION C. Mix Low Light 3.1 OPERATOR'S SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The Mix Low light will illuminate when you are low on SAFE OPERATION IS NO ACCIDENT; Observe these mix. rules: A. Know the freezer. Read and understand the CAUTION Operating Instructions.
HARD CARBON SOFT RUBBER SURFACE SURFACE Figure 7. Rear Seal Assembly 3.4 CLEANING THE FREEZER PARTS Figure 5. Disassembling Freezer Place all loose parts in a pan or container and take to the wash sink for cleaning. To clean freezer parts refer E.
NOTE K. Install hopper cover. The United Sates Department of Agriculture and the L. Connect mix hose to hopper cover (Model SO318 Food and Drug Administration require that lubricants only). used on food processing equipment be certified for this use. Use lubricants only in accordance with 3.7 SANITIZING the manufacturer’s instructions.
3.8 CLEANING & SANITIZING OF S0318 WITH 3.9 INITIAL FREEZE DOWN AND OPERATION FILL-O-MATIC II AND FILL-O-MATIC III This section covers the recommended operating procedures to be followed for the safe operation of the A. Empty freezer & mix container of product. freezer.
3.11 SO218/318 OPERATION INFORMATION FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL The SO218/318 is a cocktail/slush freezer. It is available in 208-230 volt, either air-cooled or water-cooled. The air-cooled version has front-to-back airfl ow requiring three inches of air space in the front and back for proper refrigeration.
SECTION 4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 4.1 ROUTINE CLEANING 2. If the condenser is dirty, using compressed air or To remove spilled or dried mix from the freezer exterior, CO2 tank, blow out the dirt from the fan side of the simply wash in the direction of the finish with warm condenser.
SECTION 5 REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION 5.1 ORDERING PARTS NOTE To assure receipt of the proper replacement parts, supply Minimum billing is $50.00. your dealer or distributor with the following information: D. WIRING DIAGRAMS reflect changes in effect with the A. MODEL NUMBER of equipment. Serial Number which are also indicated by a suffix.
SECTION 6 ACCESSORIES Fill-O-Matic II The Fill-O-Matic II is a self contained auto-fill system designed to be used with the Model SO318 and DQSO318 Freezer. The pump is built onto the cover of a 10 gallon mix vat. A draw tube extends to the bottom of the container to supply the pump with mix, the mix then passes thru a screen, thru the pump and discharges thru a hose to the freezer.
Fill-O-Matic III The Fill-O-Matic III is a gas powered auto-fill system designed to be used with Slush and Cocktail Freezers. The pump is built to hang on the side of a 10 gallon mix vat. The pump can be driven by either regulated CO , nitrogen or filtered compressed air.
Gas Powered To Freezer Electric From Auto Fill Note: Tubing Sold Separately...
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(Including Mexico) 1. Scope: Stoelting, A Vollrath Company (“Stoelting”) warrants to the first user (the “Buyer”) that the Stoelting-branded freezer equipment (the “Equipment”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and proper maintenance for the period listed below in the Warranty Period section. All warranty periods begin on the date of original install or one (1) year from the shipping date, whichever occurs first.
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DOMESTIC WARRANTY (Including Mexico) Conditions: If the date of the original installation cannot be verified, these warranty periods begin one (1) year from the shipping date. It is the responsibility of the seller to disclose this information to the Buyer at the time of sale. Stoelting shall not be responsible to provide any remedy under this warranty with respect to any component that fails by reason of negligence, abnormal use, misuse or abuse, faulty repair made by others, use with parts or equipment not manufactured or supplied by Stoelting, any modification or alteration of any parts or equipment, or damage in transit.
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