Ice Transport Tube Replacement - Follett Symphony Plus 25 series Operation And Service Manual

Ice transport tube replacement

Models 25FB425A/W, 50FB425A/W, 25CR425A/W, 50CR425A/W
§ Correct installation of ice transport tube is critical to RIDE ice machine performance. Replacement ice
transport tubes for RIDE ice machines must be insulated and run continuously from ice machine to
dispenser with no dips or bends with a radius of less than 6" (15.3 cm).
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 3/16" (5 mm) 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 6" (15.3 cm) 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 3/16" (5 mm) 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 2" (5.1 cm) 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.
All units
10. Slip supplied hose clamp onto tube and push tube onto exit port of evaporator. Do not twist hose
when securing to evaporator.
Note: Only use tubing supplied by Follett Corporation.
11. Fasten tub eon port with hose clamp, ensure that clamp is positioned on evaporator side of nozzle
flange.
12. Tighten clamp.
Fig. 17
.3/16" (5mm)
dia. hole
Section A – A
1"
(26mm)
A
A
25CR/HR/FB and 50CR/HR/FB
CAUTION!
Fig. 16
ice level control stat
ice hose mounting bracket
3/16 (5mm) ice tube hole
Hot Water
160 F (71 C)
engaging pin
1"
ice tube
(26mm)
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