Ice Transport Tube Replacement - Follett C/E25CT400A/W-S 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 Satellite-fi ll icemaker performance.
Replacement ice transport tubes for remote icemakers must be insulated and run continuously
from icemaker 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 icemaker.
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 Satellite-fi ll icemakers 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 icemaker 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
capillary tube
ice hose mounting bracket
5mm (.187) ice tube hole
24
15.1
engaging pin
26mm
ice tube
(1")
15.2