FlexTower Series 8, 12 and 16 Flavor Beverage Dispensers INSTALLATION & SERVICE GUIDE Part Number 020000747 Manitowoc Beverage Equipment 2100 Future Drive Sellersburg, IN 47172-1868 Tel: 812.246.7000, 800.367.4233 Fax: 812.246.9922 www.manitowocbeverage.com In accordance with our policy of continuous product development and improvement, this information is subject to change at any time without notice.
FOREWORD Manitowoc Beverage Equipment (MBE) developed this manual as a reference guide for the owner/ operator, service agent, and installer of this equipment. Please read this manual before installation or operation of the machine. A qualified service technician should perform installation and start- Troubleshooting Guide up of this equipment.
Installation and Service Manual SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read all safety messages in this manual. Learn how to operate the FlexTower unit properly. Do not allow anyone to operate the unit without proper training and keep it in proper working condition. Unauthorized modifications to the FlexTower may impair function and/or safety and affect the life of the unit.
Installation and Service Manual SAFETY GROUNDING IN STRUCTIONS WARNING : Risk of electrical shock. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
Installation and Service Manual INSTALLATION SURVEY Prior to installation, a location survey is highly recommended to assure there is sufficient room for the FlexTower on the counter, for the BIB rack in the back room, and room to route the beverage tubing from the BIB rack. If an ice drink dispenser heat exchanger is used, assure that the ice drink dispenser is in close proximity to the FlexTower area so the heat exchanger can be easily routed to the tower to provide cold water for the finished beverages.
Installation and Service Manual INSTALLATION FOOTPRINT The FlexTower must be secured to the countertop using the four (4) holes provided in the base of the unit and using the hardware provided. Follow customer guidelines for placement of the unit or approximately 10 inches (25.4 cm) from the edge of the counter.
Installation and Service Manual INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURE • Assure that 16 bags of syrup are available at loca- 1. Determine type of heat exchanger to be used to cool tion. Coordinate this with the store manager. Mani- finished beverage water and install according to in- towoc Beverage Equipment does not supply syrup.
1) When ordering cooling coil and left side replacement strip lid panel kits the following information is needed. a) Servend ice beverage dispenser model number the cooling coil will be installed inside of. b) The ice machine(s) model number(s) installed on top of the Servend ice beverage dispenser.
[where applicable] and paddle wheel area (3G) from ice storage bin (3A) (See Figure 2). On Servend 302 and 402 ice bev- erage dispensers remove the components previ- ously listed from the left side ice storage bin only.
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Installation and Service Manual INSTALLATION PRECHILL COIL RETROFIT KIT 7. Place the cooling coil heat exchanger (5A) into the previously cleared and cleaned ice storage bin (5B) as shown (See Figure 4). Be sure the coil is rest- ing flat on coldplate (5C) of the ice beverage dis- penser (See Figure 5).
Installation and Service Manual INSTALLATION RECIRCULATION LINES AND PUMP 1. If required secure recirculation pump (1A) to counter PARTS INCLUDED IN KIT NO: 020000783 or under counter that unit is installed on (See Figure Qty. Description Part Number 1). Run insulated beverage line (1B) from the barded Recirculation pump/w/fittings 020000780 pump outlet fitting up to the right barbed cooling coil...
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Installation and Service Manual INSTALLATION RECIRCULATION LINES AND PUMP 7. Chiller Installations: Route insulated beverage line from the coil outlet (5C) up through either the back or bottom of tower (4A) as shown (See Figures 4 and 5). Route insulated beverage line through left side hole in the valve mount plate (4B) as shown (See Figure 4).
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Installation and Service Manual INSTALLATION DRAINAGE OPTIONS The drains for FLEXTOWER connect to the drain pan Option One Option Two Drainage through the bottom of the unit: Drainage through the back of the unit: Straight Fitting Radiator Clamp 90° Elbow Fitting Flexble Tubing Radiator Clamp Flexble Tubing...
Installation and Service Manual INSTALLATION BRIXING PROCEDURE NOTE: This procedure is for flavors requiring 5:1 water to syrup ratio. Control Board Program Button Water Valve Syrup OZ C C Injection C C OZ 225 8 Shroud 11:1 4.75 Touchpad Selection 11:1 Areas R ATIO...
Installation and Service Manual INSTALLATION FLEXTOWER WATER RECIRCULATION PUMP FLOW FLEXTOWER WATER CHILLER FLOW Plumbing and Wiring Diagrams can be located inside the front cover of the FlexTower.
Installation and Service Manual INSTALLATION FT-8 PLUMBING DIAGRAM FT-12 PLUMBING DIAGRAM Plumbing and Wiring Diagrams can be located inside the front cover of the FlexTower.
Installation and Service Manual INSTALLATION FT-16 PLUMBING DIAGRAM Plumbing and Wiring Diagrams can be located inside the front cover of the FlexTower.
Installation and Service Manual OPERATION BASIC FUNCTIONS The FlexTower is a free standing unit which is designed for counter top merchandising and dispensing of non carbonated finished beverages and flavoring syrups in any combination up to 16 flavors. Dispensing is accom- plished by supplying syrup to an electric valve via a BIB pump and routing the syrup to a common dispense point at an electric valve centrally located to supply plain water.
Installation and Service Manual OPERATION PROGRAMMING MODES Display Program Button CONTROL BOARD RUN OR DISPENSE MODE TO EXIT PROGRAMMING MODES (Control Board LED Displays 0) To exit programming modes and to save programming For finished drink, press and hold any labeled finished mode changes, press and hold control board program drink touchpad area to manually dispense a finished non- button for a minimum of 3 seconds.
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Installation and Service Manual OPERATION PROGRAMMING MODES Display Program Button TIMED DISPENSE MODE (Flavor Adder Dispensed) WATER CALIBRATION MODE Once in program mode (2), control board LED displays Once in program mode (3), control board LED displays (2). Press any touchpad selection area three times in less (3).
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Installation and Service Manual OPERATION PROGRAMMING MODES 8 Section Area Touchpad 4 Section Area Touchpad TOUCHPAD CONFIGURATION MODE TOUCHPAD LED LIGHT SEQUENCING MODE (4 Selection Area Touchpad) Once in program mode (5), control board LED displays (5). Press the first and last touchpad selection areas on both Once in program mode (6), control board LED displays (6).
Installation and Service Manual USER MAINTENANCE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE NOTICE: Under normal operating conditions, periodic cleaning is minimal but absolutely necessary. Preventative maintenance is a vital part of keeping your FlexTower in top condition. Following the guidelines below will assist you in continued trouble free operation of your unit. Contact MBE at 1-800-367-4233 for more information about our ProActive Maintenance Program.
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Installation and Service Manual USER MAINTENANCE DAILY CLEANING Cleaning the grid, splash shield and drain pan 1. Turn off the on/off rocker switch located on left side of the unit. 2. Lift the grid and splash shield to remove them from the drain pan.
Installation and Service Manual USER MAINTENANCE BEVERAGE SYSTEM CLEANING NOTICE: When changing syrup boxes, immerse connector in warm water (100° F, 38° C - maximum temperature) to remove syrup residue. • RECOMMENDED SANITATION INTERVAL IS EVERY 90 DAYS Sanitize the beverage system at initial start-up as well as regularly scheduled cleaning. The drain pan must be in place under soda valves, to carry away detergent and sanitizing agents that will be flushed through valves.
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Installation and Service Manual USER MAINTENANCE BAG-IN-BOX SYSTEM 11. Draw sanitizing solution through system until solu- the cosmetic nozzle and the inside of the syrup shroud tion is dispensed. assembly with a soft cloth and warm clean water. 12. Repeat step 11 until all syrup circuits contain sani- 18.
Installation and Service Manual EXPLODED VIEWS, PARTS & DIAGRAMS FT-8 WIRING DIAGRAM Plumbing and Wiring Diagrams can be located inside the front cover of the FlexTower...
Installation and Service Manual EXPLODED VIEWS, PARTS & DIAGRAMS FT-12 WIRING DIAGRAM Plumbing and Wiring Diagrams can be located inside the front cover of the FlexTower...
Installation and Service Manual EXPLODED VIEWS, PARTS & DIAGRAMS FT-16 WIRING DIAGRAM Plumbing and Wiring Diagrams can be located inside the front cover of the FlexTower...
Installation and Service Manual EXPLODED VIEWS, PARTS & DIAGRAMS POWER SUPPLY No Part Number Description 0900904 SCREW 6-32X3/8" SS PH RHMS 0901915 WASHER STAR #8 SS 0904504 TIP 1/8IN TINY PLASTIC 0905403 CLIP PLASTIC WIRE & CORD 1200301 PLUG HEYCO CORD STRAIN RELIEF 4340006 COVER BOX ELECTRICAL 5007848...
Installation and Service Manual EXPLODED VIEWS, PARTS & DIAGRAMS FLEXTOWER PARTS LIST No. Part Number Description No. Part Number Description 380-Q FLOMATIC VALVE BLOCK .380 020000568 BRACKET LIGHTS 424-CSY-D22MD FLOMATIC SYRUP / SYRUP VALVE 020000569 DECAL METAL FRONT 00212539 STANDOFF 7/16 HIGH 020000570 MEDALLION 00804437...
Installation and Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING C O N D IT IO N IN V E S T IG AT IO N C H E C K C O R R E C T IO N N o p o w e r a t unit. E le c tric a l c irc uit O n/o ff s w itc h S w itc h to o n p o s itio n/re p la c e...
INDEX brixing ........2 FOREWORD ......2 Parts 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 TROUBLESHOOTING .... 36 Carbon Dioxide ......5 Grid ......... 25 Qualified Service Personnel ..5 UNPACKING ......2 CAUTION ........9 Cleaning ........2 CO2 ........... 4 INSPECTION ......
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Manitowoc Beverage Equipment 2100 Future Drive Sellersburg, IN 47172-1868 Tel: 812.246.7000, 800.367.4233 Fax: 812.246.9922 www.manitowocbeverage.com In accordance with our policy of continuous product development and improvement, this information is subject to change at any time without notice. 020000747 March 23, 2007 REV 0...
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