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VU155K Integral Cold Carbonation Series
Ice and Beverage Dispensers
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Installation, Operation and Service Manual
www.follettice.com
Service numbers above B50000
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Table of contents Welcome to Follett Corporation 4 Important cautions 4 Specifications 5 Installation 7 Installing dispenser in counter 7 Field wiring diagrams 8 Installing optional icemaker 8 Connecting beverage lines 9 Operation 9 How the dispenser works 9 Cleaning 10 Service 12 Dispense chute cover removal 12 Auger motor assembly removal 12 Gate assembly removal 12 Auger and auger tube removal 12 Dispenser wheel removal 12 Wiring diagrams 13 Troubleshooting 14 Replacement parts 17 Follett Co
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Welcome to Follett Follett ice dispensers enjoy a well-deserved reputation for excellent performance, long-term reliability and outstanding after-the-sale support. To ensure that this dispenser delivers that same degree of service, we ask that you take a moment to review this manual before beginning the installation of the dispenser. Should you have any questions or require technical help at any point, please call our technical service group, (800) 523-9361 or (888) 2-FOLLETT or (610) 252-7301.
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Specifications Electrical Each icemaker and dispenser require a separate circuit with with electrical disconnect within 10 ft (6m). Equipment ground required. Standard electrical – 115V, 60Hz, 1 phase. Maximum dispenser fuse – 15 amps, Maximum icemaker fuse – 20 amps each. Model Icemaker Dispenser number amperage amperage VU155K series 11.0 amps ea 8.7 amps Plumbing Dispenser 3/4" PVC pipe nipple for bin drain 3/4" PVC pipe nipple for drain pan drain 1" ID hose for beverage bath drain Beverage c
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Dimensions and clearances Required clearances 51" (1295mm) minimum above counter for installation if dispenser will be dropped into counter 36" (915mm) minimum above counter for all units after installation for auger cleaning and servicing 12" (305mm) minimum on side opposite ice chute for service 12" (305mm) minimum on ice chute side if ice transport tube enters this side 12" (305mm) minimum between dispenser side(s) and optional icemaker(s) 37.25" Front View (947mm) (10 valve unit) 31.25" (79
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Installation Installing dispenser in counter Note: All dispensers must be supported from below with supplied 6" – 9" (153 – 229mm) adjustable leg accessory, or equivalent. Do not hang dispenser on flange. All dispensers must be installed level in both directions to ensure proper operation. 1. Check that dispenser location meets all requirements in this manual and cut counter as shown. Plan View Plan View units with up to 8 valves units with 10 valves counter cut-out counter cut-out +.125" +.1
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Field wiring diagrams Note: Field wiring diagrams are intended to aid electricians or technicians in understanding how equipment works. All field wiring must be installed in accordance with all local and NEC codes. If attaching ICEMAKER #1 optional icemaker (OPTIONAL) ELECTRIC POWER accessory LEGEND LOWER JUNCTION BOX UPPER JUNCTION BOX SOURCE WIRENUT FIELD W CONNECTIONS DISPENSER B X EQUIPMENT B W GROUND LEFT JUNCTION BOX RIGHT JUNCTION BOX Electric B GRN BLACK GND Power X W WHITE Sourc
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Connecting beverage lines 1. Connect syrup and water lines. Non-carbonated water line will be labeled “water”. Syrup lines are numbered and correspond to the valves as shown in drawing(s) below. Valve one is always next to ice tower. 2. The center 4 valves are pre-plumbed to both carbonated and non-carbonated water lines with the ™ QuickCARB beverage manifold. Valves can be individually changed from a carbonated to a non-carbonated flavor with the flip of a lever (see below). 3. Clean and saniti
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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 (250ml) bleach with 2 gal (8L) hot water or use Ecolab Mikro-chlor Cleaner per manufacturers instructions. Solution B: Combine 1/4 oz (50ml) bleach with 2 gal (8L) hot water or use Ecolab Mikro-chlor Cleaner per manufacturers in
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Recommended daily dispenser cleaning 1. Remove all debris from drain pan. 2. Pour 1 gallon (4L) hot water into drain pan to keep drain lines clear. Recommended weekly dispenser cleaning 1. Remove drain pan and grille and wash with Solution A. Rinse thoroughly. 2. Remove nozzles and diffusers from valves, soak for at least 10 minutes in cleaning Solution A, rinse, sanitize with Solution B and reinstall. 3. Pour a solution of one cup (8oz/237ml) household bleach mixed with one gallon (3.8L) hot wa
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2 Fig. 1 RH, 8-valve unit Service Front View Dispense chute cover removal top cover chute valves 1. Remove top cover. cover 2. Push chute cover up vertically to slip off holding tab. 3. After clearing tab, pull chute cover forward to remove. drain pan assembly dispense chute Auger motor assembly removal 1. Remove top cover. 2. Remove one thumbnut on rear of motor bracket. 3. Lift motor bracket and motor up, unplug electric quick disconnects and remove. Dispense assembly, top view Fig. 2 (RH
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BLUE Wiring diagram FOR RIGHT HAND MACHINE FOR LEFT HAND MACHINE L1 AUGER MOTOR AUGER MOTOR L2 L2 COUNTERCLOCKWISE ROTATION CLOCKWISE ROTATION DISPENSE PL1-1 PL1-2 PL2-1 PL2-2 PL2-1 PL2-2 R1 BLACK BLACK GRAY BLACK ORANGE PURPLE PURPLE RED RED BLK WHITE RED RED BLK WHITE M1 M1 C NO C NO C NO 4 7 POWER TOP LID DRAIN REAR PL2-3 PL2-3 SWITCH SWITCH PAN LID PURPLE SWITCH SWITCH BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE WHEEL MOTOR WHEEL MOTOR COUNTERCLOCKWISE ROTATION CLOCKWISE ROTATION AUTOFILL AUTOFILL R2 PL3-2 PL3-3 R2
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Dispenser troubleshooting guide Before calling for service 1. Check that ice is in the dispenser and that congealed cubes are not causing a jam. 2. Check that circuit breaker and switches are in ON position. 3. Check that drain pan, rear lid and top are on securely. If ajar, dispenser will not operate. When the top is off, auger does not operate, even though the solenoids do (page 17). 4. Check that all drains are clear. Note: For units equipped with Follett compressed nugget icemaker, see Icema
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Possible cause Solution Symptom 1. Loose connection. 1. Check carbonator pump power at Carbonator pump not turning on. plug and at level control board. 2. Electrode connections on 2a. Check connection between low carbonator tank are satisfied. level electrode and level control board. 2b. Check ground wire on carbonator tank. 3. Carbonator pump or level 3. Replace pump/control board. control board is defective. 1. Loose connection. 1a. Check connection between high Carbonator pump is not turning
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Operational Status The chart below shows the operational status of various parts when certain switches are turned off or accessories are removed. Condition Pump Solenoids Auger Wheel Beverage valves Top lid off OFF ON OFF OFF ON Rear lid off ON ON OFF OFF ON Drain pan off ON ON OFF OFF OFF On/OFF switch in off position OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Beverage switch in OFF position ON ON ON ON OFF Water bath circuit board operation The temperature sensor is hard wired directly to the circuit board. The w
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Replacement parts Dispenser exterior Front View Top View 8 valve unit with right hand (RH) tower 8 valve unit with right hand (RH) tower (push-button dispensing) 1 8 9 4 1 11 10 3 5 12 2 7 6 Reference # Description Part # 1 Lid, 8 valve unit (includes “Follett” label) 502436 1 Lid, 10 valve unit (includes “Follett” label) 502437 2 Label, “Follett” 502438 3 Cover, dispense chute, lever operation 502439 3 Cover, dispense chute, push-button operation (includes button) 502440 4 Switch, push-button o
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Dispense assembly Dispense assembly, Side View 6 (RH unit with bath shown) 10 10 1 4 8 Top View 1 10 3 10 7 7 8 2 2 12 5 12 9 11 11 5 Reference # Description Part # 1 Gate, dispense 502455 2 Linkage pin, gate/solenoid 502456 3 Pin, quick release, 3" (77mm), bath gate and lever 501949 4 Pin, quick release, 5.53" (141mm), dispense gate 502102 5 Solenoid (includes linkage pin) 00126607 6 Dispense mechanism assembly, bath, RH unit 502448 Not shown Dispense mechanism assembly, bath, LH unit 502449 No
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Waterbath Top View Side View 14 14 23 11 4 10 2 12 7 21 15 6 1 18 16 19 9 3 20 17 13 8 Carbonator tank – Side View 25 5 24 15 16 Reference # Description Part # 1 Pump, water bath (includes mounting plate and elbow) 00111476 2 Elbow, overflow drain, 1" (26mm) x 3/4 MPT 502465 Not shown Elbow, clean-out drain, 3/8" (10mm) x 3/8 MPT 502466 3 Coil, syrup 00125864 4 Valve, QuickCARB assembly 00126979 5 Coil, carbonated water, 8 valve 00119792 Not shown Coil, carbonated water, 10 valve 00119560 6 Coil
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2 Hopper 5 1 7 2 9 Side view 3 11 8 13 12 10 6 4 Reference # Description Part # 1 Auger, LH unit (black, stamped with “1”) 502491 Not shown Auger, RH unit (gray, stamped with “2”) 502492 2 Tube, auger, LH unit with beverage bath 502486 Not shown Tube, auger, RH unit with beverage bath 502485 Not shown Tube, auger, RH unit without beverage bath 502487 Not shown Tube, auger, LH unit without beverage bath 502488 3 Wheel, dispense (includes stud and rotating agitator) 501681 4 Baffle (under dispense
