Operation; How The Dispenser Works; Cleaning - Follett VU155N Series Installation, Operation And Service Manual

Operation

How the dispenser works

Follett's dispensers are available in automatic load
confi gurations, fed from one or two Follett RIDE
model ice machines or manual load confi gurations
(using ice from another source).
In all models, ice is stored below the counter in the
dispenser storage area. When the dispense lever
or button is pushed, the dispense motors are
activated. This causes the wheel assembly in the
storage area to turn, moving ice to the vertical
auger assembly, which carries ice up to the
dispense chute where it drops by gravity into the
container.
In automatic load units, ice is manufactured in
either one or two Follett RIDE model ice machines.
These ice machines may be located up to 20 ft (6
m) away from the dispenser. Extruded ice is
transported through a tube and pushed to the
storage compartment of the dispenser. When the
bin is fi lled, a bin thermostat shuts the ice machine
off to avoid overfi lling of the bin. The ice machine
will restart after 20 minutes if the bin is calling for
ice.

Cleaning

Using solutions below, clean and sanitize storage area and beverage lines before starting unit and on a routine
basis as noted below.
Note: Always disconnect power before cleaning dispenser.
Do not run plastic parts through a dishwasher.
Solution A: Combine 1 oz (30 ml) bleach with 2 gal (8 L) hot water.
Solution B: Combine 1/4 oz (7 ml) bleach with 2 gal (8 L) hot water.
Note: Cleaning solutions temperature must be at 75 – 125 F (24 to 52 C)
Recommended cleaning prior to start up
Cleaning ice storage area before use
1. Refer to disassembly instructions (see Service section) and remove dispense wheel from ice storage area.
2. Remove auger, auger tube and dispense mechanism.
3. Wipe all components and ice storage area with cleaning Solution A.
4. Rinse all components and ice storage area thoroughly with clear, potable water.
5. Wipe all components and ice storage area with sanitizing Solution B.
Ice movement
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