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Follett MCE425A/W Operation And Service Manual

Follett MCE425A/W Operation And Service Manual

Ice machines - 230 v 50 hz
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www.follettice.com
Ice Machines - 230 V 50 Hz
Operation and Service Manual
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MFE425A/W_T
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01083856R00

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  • Page 1 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines - 230 V 50 Hz Operation and Service Manual MCE425A/W_S MCE425A/W_T ER425A/W MFE425A/W_T EP425A/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 01083856R00 www.follettice.com...
  • Page 2 § This appliance must not be cleaned by a water jet. § User maintence should not be done by children without supervision. § 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).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Water-cooled ice machines..............37 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...

  • Page 4: Welcome To Follett

    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 Corporation so that we can help in the filing of a claim, if necessary.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    § 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).

  • Page 6: Dimensions And Clearances

    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!) MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...

  • Page 7: Operation

    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.

  • Page 8: Exterior Cabinet

    § Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, metal scrapers or sharp objects to clean any part of the dispenser. SafeCLEAN Plus Solution: 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 Plus ice machine cleaner/descaler and sanitizer. Cleaning/descaling and Sanitizing Procedure Note: Check drains and drain cup to ensure they are open and flowing freely.

  • Page 9: Service

    Service Ice machine Operation (all models) Follett’s ice machine consists of four distinct functional systems: § Harvesting system § Refrigeration system § Water system § Electrical control 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.

  • Page 10: Water System

    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 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...

  • Page 11: Electrical System

    * 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. MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications (All Models)

    Discharge Pressure/Suction Pressure Condenser inlet water temperature ˚F/˚C 50/10 70/21 90/32 ˚F/˚C 280/27 285/29 290/31 50/10 280/27 285/29 290/31 70/21 280/27 285/29 290/31 90/32 Gearmotor data Gearmotor current 1.3A (nominal) Locked rotor amps 6.8A MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...

  • Page 14: Electrical Control System Schematic

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C2 START DRAIN CLOG COMPRESSOR SENSOR VIOLET BLACK A B C D RESERVOIR WATER SENSOR COMPRESSOR ORANGE ELECTRICAL HIGH YELLOW BLACK PRESS BLACK #71 C1 RUN BLACK #66 BLACK #69 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...

  • Page 15: Electrical Control System Operation

    Electrical control system operation The EP425A/W, MCE425A/W_S and ER425A/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.
  • Page 16 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 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...
  • Page 17 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 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...
  • Page 18 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 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...
  • Page 19 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. MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...
  • Page 20 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 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...
  • Page 21 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 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...
  • Page 22 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 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...
  • Page 23 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 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...

  • Page 24: Refrigeration System (All Models)

    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.

  • Page 25: Evaporator Disassembly

    (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. MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...

  • Page 26: Gearmotor Replacement

    3. Remove 4 screws holding gear motor mounting plate to base of ice machine and lift gearbox and motor clear of ice machine. 4. Remove machine screws holding mounting plate to motor. 5. Install new motor in reverse order. MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...

  • Page 27: Replacement Parts

    SafeCLEAN Plus environmentally-friendly cleaner and sanitizer, carton of 24 x 7 oz packets Ice machine sanitizer 00131524 Sponge, sanitary, each Miscellaneous 502775 Oil, gearmotor, 1 pint 501111 Grease, Mobile FM 222, 14 oz tube 500377 Clamp, ice tube 501425 Grille 01075431 Sponge, sanitary, pack of 24 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...

  • Page 28: Air-Cooled Skins Assembly (Mce425A_S, Er425A)

    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 Not shown Power, cord 01111673 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...

  • Page 29: Water-Cooled Skins Assembly (Mce425W_S, Er425W)

    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 Not shown Power, cord 01111673 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...

  • Page 30: Louvered Docking Station (Mce425A/W_T)

    Louvered docking station (MCE425A/W_T) Reference # Description Part # Louver, front 01006154 Cover, front 01068279 Tube, drain 01055185 Lovered docking station 01068287 Not shown Power, cord 01111673 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...

  • Page 31: Electrical Components

    Bin thermostat (MCE425A/WBT, MCE425A/WHT, MFE425A/WBT and 500514 MFE425A/WHT only) Not shown Board, stand off control (8 required) 00903005 Not shown Relay, bin signal (power to contact closure) 01020734 Not shown Jumper, bin signal 01069095 Not shown Power, cord 01111673 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...

  • Page 32: Evaporator

    Evaporator FOOD SERVICE FLAKER COMPONENTS HEALTHCARE FLAKER MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...
  • Page 33 Insulation, top bearing 01049600 Insulation, compression nozzle, single drain 01049584 Flaker-specific components Reference # Description Part # Loop, compression, notched 00124115 Auger (with paddle) 00124123 Compression nozzle, flaker 01067453 Tube, compression nozzle, single drain 01027416 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...

  • Page 34: Air-Cooled Ice Machines

    Air-cooled ice machines MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...

  • Page 35: Air-Cooled Ice Machines

    01111830 Not shown Tube, drain, MCE425AxT 01055185 Not shown Tube, drain, MCE425AxS 01016948 Tube, ice transport, MCE425A/WxT 01003532 Jacket, insulation, TXV bulb 00106534 Cup, cleaning 01065226 Not shown Gasket, reservoir 00990978 Capacitor, start 01036748 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...

  • Page 36: Water-Cooled Ice Machines

    Water-cooled ice machines MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...

  • Page 37: Water-Cooled Ice Machines

    Tube, drain, MCE425AxS 01016948 Tube, ice transport, MCE425A/WxT 01003532 Jacket, insulation, TXV 502830 Jacket, insulation, TXV bulb 00106534 Cup, cleaning 01065226 Not shown Bracket, fill solenoid 01072867 Not shown Gasket, reservoir 00990978 Capacitor, start 01036748 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...
  • Page 38 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...
  • Page 39 MCE425A/W, ER425A/W, MFE425A/W, EP425A/W Ice Machines...
  • Page 40 SafeCLEAN, SensorSAFE, Maestro Plus, Symphony Plus, Quiet Night and Sani-Sponge are trademarks of Follett Corporation. Follett and RIDE are registered trademarks of Follett Corporation, registered in US. 801 Church Lane • Easton, PA 18040, USA Toll free (877) 612-5086 • +1 (610) 252-7301 01083856R00 www.follettice.com...

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