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Summary of Contents for Sure Vend 673
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This machine has been engineered to our own rigid safety and performance standards. It has been designed to comply with sanitation and health guidelines recommended by the Automatic Merchandising Health-Industry Council (AMHIC) and it conforms with all other NAMA safety recommendations. This machine has been manufactured in accordance with the safety standards of both Underwriter’s Laboratories and the Canadian Standards Association.
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual Table of Contents Title Page SPECIFICATIONS .................... 1 MAJOR PARTS ....................4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ..............8 INITIAL SET-UP ..................... 14 Location Preparation ................... 14 Water Requirements ................15 Positioning the Merchandiser..............16 Connecting Everything................16 Connect the Merchandiser to the Water Supply: .........
6th and 7th products (freeze dry) - 6 lbs each FILTER PAPER CAPACITY 2400 vends per roll PRODUCT OPTIONS MODEL 673 FRESH BREW Up to eleven selections of fresh brew regular and decaf coffee, freeze dried regular and decaf cof- fee, fresh brew and freeze dried tea, soup, choco- late, cappuccino, espresso, caffè...
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual SPECIFICATIONS COMMON TO ALL MACHINES (Continued) OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES OPTIONS Coin box lock Base grille kit Automatic delivery door Flex Ace door lock and key Van Door lock and key Sugar substitute kit 6th product kit Cup/mug electronic sensor (cup hold switch kit) Snap-on ingredient canister extension sleeves (4 tall)
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual SPECIFICATIONS UNIQUE TO 115 VOLT MACHINES ELECTRICAL 115 Volts AC 60 Hertz 16 Amps Single phase OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES COIN MECHANISM MARS TRC-6000 COINTRON 3000 MARS TRC-6010XV (24 V) Maka/Conlux Model USPX-004 (24 V) Coin Acceptors Model 9302-LF (24 V) BILL VALIDATORS MARS VFM1 pulse...
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual MAJOR PARTS The diagrams on the following pages will acquaint you with the major parts of the Hot Drink Center. For more detailed information, please consult your PARTS MANUAL. If you do not have a PARTS MANUAL, contact National Vendors Parts Department. Door Assembly - Exterior 6730013 February, 2003...
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual Door Assembly - Interior 6730013 February, 2003...
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual Cabinet Assembly Interior - Part 1 6730013 February, 2003...
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual Cabinet Assembly Interior - Part 2 6730013 February, 2003...
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual CONTROLS AND INDICATORS POWER PANEL. You may have one of three power panels, depending upon where you live. The controls are fundamentally the same, however. Circuit Breakers and Fuses. Circuit breakers and fuses protect the merchan- diser against failures in the power supply or any of the electrical components.
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual MAIN POWER SWITCH LABEL MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER LOW VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER 626P0006 Power Control Panel (U.S./Canada) Back Side of U.S./Canada Power Panel 6730013 February, 2003...
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual MAIN POWER SWITCH LABEL ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT BREAKER MOUNTING STUDS FOR MEXICO ONLY 626P0035a Power Control Panel (U.K./Mexico) 6730013 February, 2003...
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual MAIN CONTROLLER PCB ASSEMBLY LED1 LED2 POWER ON FLASHING (LED 1) HEARTBEAT (LED 2) Main Controller PCB Display Main Controller PCB Display This display consists of two light emitting diodes (LED) mounted on the controller PCB. POWER ON When lit, this red LED indicates electrical power is applied to the controller (LED 1)
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual Monetary Panel 6730013 February, 2003...
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual High Voltage Interlock Switch (U.S./ Canada). When the cabinet door is open, this switch turns off the optional fan and bean light (if so equipped) and turns on the service light. High Voltage Interlock Switch (International). When the cabinet door is open, this switch turns off all high voltage to the cabinet.
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual INITIAL SET-UP I. Location Preparation After your machine is unpacked and placed near its permanent location, you need to make sure you have the proper electrical and water service. This merchandiser needs electrical power as shown in the following table. NOTE: Each merchandiser should have its own electrical circuit.
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual Water Requirements The best type of water for coffee brewing is normal hard (tap) water. If your location has chemically softened water, you should do one of the following things: • Have a non-softened supply line run to the merchandiser •...
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual II. Positioning the Merchandiser You can position this merchandiser anywhere in a bank of machines. It can even be placed on the end flush against a side wall. Be sure you leave enough room in front of the merchandiser for the door to move freely.
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual Mount the Base Plate: WARNING DO NOT MOVE THE CABINET WHILE HEX HEAD SCREWS AND/OR CARRIAGE BOLTS ARE LOOS- ENED. THE CABINET WOULD BECOME UNSTABLE AND LIKELY TO TIP AND CAUSE INJURY. Remove the pail(s) from the inside of the merchandiser. Remove the floor liner from the inside of the merchandiser.
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual Set Up the Menu Assembly Glass door: Swivel the cup turrets away from the door. Remove the thumb screws as shown, and slide out the menu assembly. Install selection inserts as shown. Reinstall the menu assembly in the reverse order of assembly. 6730013 February, 2003...
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual Install the Water Filter Cartridge: IF YOUR MERCHANDISER HAS THE WATER FILTER OPTION, IT CANNOT BE OPERATED WITHOUT A PROPERLY INSTALLED WATER FILTER CAR- TRIDGE. If you do not have the water filter option, continue with "Fill the Tank"...
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual EVERPURE BRAND ... NOTE Check the water filter installation record. There is a place to write the vend number on the cartridge. The cartridge is effec- tive for a maximum of 26,000 7 oz. vends, 22,000 8 oz. vends, 20,000 9 oz.
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual HYDROLIFE BRAND... INSTALLATION: Place the filter inside the canister. Be sure the o-ring is seated in the canis- ter just below the threads. Screw the canister and filter assembly onto the filter head until it comes to a stop.
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual Load the Optional Filter Paper: a. Turn the fastener turn counterclockwise and remove the filter paper cover. b. Insert filter paper in the filter paper housing as shown. c. Feed the paper out of the housing as shown by the arrows molded into the back wall of the filter paper housing.
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual f. Refer to routing label on filter paper cover. Feed paper under paper guide shaft and over rounded edge of stainless steel brackets as shown. g. Lift and rotate the idler roller assembly up. h.
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual Install the Optional Coin Box Lock Install the lock cylinder, washer, and nut in the order LOCK BAR shown. Tighten the nut. SCREW Install the lock bar as shown, LOCK WASHER and secure with the screw. CYLINDER Load the Coin Mechanism Open the cabinet door and the monetary door.
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual Fill the Canisters: Open the lid as shown, and carefully pour the appropriate product into the canister. Repeat for all canisters in the machine. FILL CANISTER 6730013 February, 2003...
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual 10. Load Cups: CAUTION Use only cups which have been designed for use in a hot bever- age vending machine. Support the cup mechanism in the upright position. Push the latch forward to release the cup mechanism. Continue to sup- port the cup mechanism while you lower it into the loading position.
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual CABINET DOOR RETAINING STRAP CUP MECH MOUNTING BRACKET CUP TURRET LATCH CUPS TOP VIEW 11. Tell the Machine About the Cup Size(s): Make sure the cup sizes you select agree with the cups you have actually loaded during setup.
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual Any changes made to the cup sizes must be "locked in". There are two ways to do this: i. If you are keeping some cup sizes the same, or putting the cups in differ- ent cup rings, press and hold .
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual ADJUSTMENTS AND MINOR MAINTENANCE This section contains procedures not normally used during setup, but may come in handy later on. I. Water Valve Adjustment Water valves do not usually require adjustment, but in some cases adequate water volume cannot be achieved by the throw time setting alone (see the Program- ming Guide).
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual II. Cup Mechanism Adjustment Place seven cups in the cup ring. Observe the clearance as shown in view B. If necessary adjust by first loosening the adjustment arm screw (view Move adjustment arm until correct clearance is achieved. Hold adjustment arm in place and tighten adjustment arm screw.
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual III. Grinder Adjustment A grind that is within the acceptable range will result in more controlled dispens- ing of grounds into the brew basket, and better extraction of coffee flavors. A grind that is too coarse results in poor extraction and spraying grounds in the brewer area.
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual IV. Disengaging the Grinder At certain times, the bean grinder(s) need to be disengaged from the bean canis- ter(s). WARNING Keep your fingers clear of all moving parts. Using a screwdriver han- GRINDER GRINDER dle or other suitable tool, BRACKET ASSEMBLY...
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual I. Removing POP to Service fluorescent lights, Starters and ballasts To remove POP to service fluorescent lights, starters and ballasts: From the interior of door, unplug the harness directly below cup/canisters as labeled on door. Remove 8 hex screws that are in slots next to the white dots, from the interior of door as marked in the illustration.
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual SANITATION I. Basics INTRODUCTION Anybody who services vending machines must use proper sanitizing procedures. Health regulations require that hands be clean when cups, commodities, and food-contact parts are handled or serviced. In addition, Federal and State Health Departments require regular cleaning and sanitizing procedures for food contact parts.
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual In either case, the object must be thoroughly clean and completely rinsed in order for the sanitizing process to work. Caked-on soils not removed by cleaning, for example, may shield bacteria from a sanitizing solution. A GOOD PLACE TO START -- YOUR SANITATION KIT You need to be sure that each machine is clean, safe, and functioning when you leave it.
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual II. Clean the Hot Water Tank Some smell and/or taste problems may occur in new machines. Follow this pro- cedure to clean the hot water tank if you experience problems: If the machine is in service, remove power from the machine. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of common baking soda in a cup of water.
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual Beverage Discharge Nozzles - Disconnect the beverage dispensing tube from the nozzles. Remove the nozzles from the mounting bracket. Remove the cap from the nozzle, wash clean and sanitize the nozzles and cap. Refer to the tubing connection diagram for proper routing.
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual IV. Brewer Cleaning The brewer has two main parts you can remove: the brew barrel and the funnel screen and seal assembly. You can remove them with the brewer in the machine, or the entire brewer can be removed as one unit. On the left side of the brewer, cut off and discard the filter paper (not required for paperless).
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual Remove the screen and seal assembly as shown: a. Press down on the tabs with your fingers, and slide straight back. b. Lift straight up and pull out. Brewer Assembly w/ Paper Paperless Brewer Assembly 6730013 February, 2003...
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual Thoroughly wash all parts using soap and water. Sanitize by rinsing thor- oughly with hot water. Air dry, or blow dry with compressed air (if avail- able). If you removed the brewer, make sure the motor drive link is aligned as shown.
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual 11. Position the Squeegee Assembly as shown in the figure below. Paperless Brewer Assembly 6730013 February, 2003...
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual 12. Load the Optional Filter Paper: a. Turn the fastener turn counterclockwise and remove the filter paper cover. b. Insert filter paper in the filter paper housing as shown. c. Feed the paper out of the housing as shown by the arrows molded into the back wall of the filter paper housing.
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual f. Refer to routing label on filter paper cover. Feed paper under paper guide shaft and over rounded edge of stainless steel brackets as shown. g. Lift and rotate the idler roller assembly up. h.
Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual V. Overall Cleaning Inspect your merchandiser both inside and out. Be sure to check corners and all less visible parts of the merchandiser. Clean where needed. Allow the inside of the cabinet to dry thoroughly before you close the door. National Vendors recommends using the following supplies: •...
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual TUBE ROUTING DIAGRAM 6730013 February, 2003...
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Hot Drink Center II Set-Up Manual Make copies of this cleaning record, cut it out, and keep it in the plastic bag mounted on the inside of the door. It will be your record of cleaning your Hot Drink Center. Record of Cleaning 20_____ 6730013...
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