Ice Transport Tube Replacement - Follett 25 Installation, Operation And Service Manual

Ice transport tube replacement

models C/E25FB400A/W, C/E50FB400A/W, C/E25CR400A/W, C/E50CR400A/W
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Correct installation of ice transport tube is critical to RIDE ice machine performance. Replacement ice
transport tubes for remote ice machines must be insulated and run continuously from ice machine to
dispenser with no dips or bends with a radius of less than 153mm (6").
1. Remove top and rear access panel from dispenser (lower front panel in freestanding unit).
2. Disconnect existing ice tube from engaging pin on transport tube bracket in ice storage bin and pull down through
dispenser chase.
3. Disconnect opposite end of tube from ice machine.
4. Run end of new ice transport tube with 5mm (3/16") hole through ice transport tube knockout (Fig. 5G) in back of
dispenser or through counter into bottom of dispenser, being careful to avoid any bends with less than 153mm (6")
radius.
5. Insert tube in internal chase in rear inside corner of dispenser (left side as you face dispenser) and push up into
storage area.
6. Push the 5mm (3/16") hole near end of tube into pin on ice tube bracket (see drawing below).
Steps 7-8 for units with RIDE ice machines only
7. Install supplied insulation to run of transport tube required for your site, leaving approximately
51mm (2") of tube exposed at free end.
8. Check that insulated tube runs continuously from ice machine to dispenser with no dips.
9. Heat end of transport tube in cup of 160 F (71 C) hot water to soften and spread with pliers
before making connection to ease assembly and prevent coupler edge from cutting inner wall
of tube.
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Only use tubing supplied by Follett Corporation. Do not twist hose when securing evaporator.
All units
10. Slip supplied hose clamp onto tube and push tube onto exit port of evaporator.
11. Fasten tube on port with hose clamp, being sure that clamp is positioned on evaporator side of nozzle fl ange.
12. Tighten clamp.
5mm (.3/16")
dia. hole
Section A – A
26mm
(1")
A
A
25/50 Series 220 V 60 Hz/230 V 50 Hz Dispensers
capillary tube
ice hose mounting bracket
5mm (.187) ice tube hole
15.1
engaging pin
26mm
ice tube
(1")
15.2
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