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VU300 Series
Ice and Beverage Dispensers
Order parts online
Installation, Operation and Service Manual
www.follettice.com
Service numbers above B50000
Following installation, please forward this manual
to the appropriate operations person.
801 Church Lane • PO Box D, Easton, PA 18044, USA
Toll free (800) 523-9361 • (610) 252-7301
00119644R02
Fax (610) 250-0696 • www.follettice.com
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Table of contents Welcome to Follett Corporation 4 Important cautions 4 Specifications 5 Installation 8 Installing dispenser in counter 8 Field wiring diagrams 9 Connecting beverage lines 9 Installing optional icemaker 10 Operation 11 How the dispenser works 11 Cleaning 12 Service 14 Dispense chute cover removal 14 Auger motor assembly removal 14 Gate assembly removal 14 Auger and auger tube removal 14 Dispenser wheel removal 14 Wiring diagrams 15 Troubleshooting 17 Replacement part
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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 (610) 252-7301. Before you begin
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Specifications Electrical Each dispenser requires a separate circuit with electrical disconnect within 10 ft (6m). Equipment ground required. Standard electrical – 115V, 60Hz, 1 phase. Maximum dispenser fuse – 20 amps, maximum icemaker fuse – 20 amps each. Cord and plug provided with each dispenser. Model Icemaker Dispenser number amperage amperage Single-sided models VU300M series 11.0 amps ea (2) 6.0 amps VU300B series 11.0 amps ea (2) 7.0 amps Dual-sided models VU30020MD series 11.0 amps
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Dimensions and clearances Single-sided dispensers Required clearances 60" (1524mm) minimum above counter for installation if dispenser will be dropped into counter 49" (1245mm) minimum above counter for auger removal 12" (305mm) minimum on ice chute side for service 12" (305mm) minimum on side opposite ice chute if ice transport tube enters this side 12" (305mm) minimum between dispenser side(s) and optional icemaker(s) 40.875 (1039mm) Front View ® (shown with two Chewblet MC400A auto-fill ic
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Dual-sided dispensers Required clearances 60" (1524mm) above counter for installation if dispenser will be dropped into counter 49" (1245mm) above counter for all units after installation for auger cleaning and servicing 12" (305mm) on dispense chute side of all models for connections 12" (305mm) on side opposite dispense chute if ice transport tube enters side opposite chute 12" (305mm) on side opposite dispense chute on all dual-sided dispensers for connections 43.875 Front View (1115mm) ® (s
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Installation Installing dispenser in counter Note: All dispensers must be supported from below with supplied 4" – 6" (102 – 153mm) 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 Single-sided dispensers Dual-sided dispensers counter cut-out counter cut-out Shaded
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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 optional Chewblet MC400A ICEMAKER #1 auto-fill icemaker kit(s) (OPTIONAL) ELECTRIC POWER 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 Po
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Installing optional auto-fill icemaker kit(s) Correct installation of Satellite-fill icemaker(s) is critical to proper performance of icemaker. Refer to installation manual packed with icemaker for important details on ice transport tube run, ventilation requirements and other installation requirements. Failure to comply with instructions may void warranty. To start and operate dispenser 1. Follow detailed cleaning instructions in service manual before operating dispenser. 2. On units with F
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Operation How the dispenser works Follett’s dispensers may be fed by Follett Satellite-fill icemakers or manually loaded (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 co
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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 manufacturer
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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 w
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Dispense chute assembly Service Dispense chute cover removal quick release pins 1. Remove top cover. gate assembly gate assembly springs 2. Remove two screws from top cover and pull cover forward and down to remove. 3. On push button units, disconnect plug on harness. Auger motor assembly removal 1. Remove drain pan. 2. Remove thumbscrews from splash guard and remove. 3. Remove thumbscrews from splash panel; lift and pull forward at base of panel and remove. 4. Unplug auger motor at con
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Wiring diagrams Single-side models L2 L1 AUGER MOTOR DISPENSE PL2-1 PL1-1 PL1-2 R1 PL2-2 BLACK BLACK GRAY ORANGE WHT PURPLE PURPLE BLK BLUE M1 4 C C 7 NO NO POWER TOP LID DRAIN SWITCH SWITCH PAN SWITCH WHEEL MOTOR PL3-2 PL3-3 RED RED WHT WHT M2 PURPLE WHITE L2 MTR BATHPUMP ORANGE READY MOTOR PL5-1 PL5-2 GRAY LID PUMP M3 BLK BATH CONTROL (35 MIN ON DELAY) BOARD BEVERAGE COOLING OPTION 115 VOLTS T1 RED YELLOW 24 VOLTS DISPENSE SWITCH DISPENSE RELAY PL6-1 PL6-3 RED BROWN BROWN YELLOW R1 C NO B A BA
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BLK Dual-side models JUNCTION JUNCTION GND L1 L2 BOX BOX 115V 115V DISPENSE WHEEL MOTOR WHT PL13 TB PL12 PL12 4 7 PL1 PL1 PL13 BLK BLK BLK BLK BLK BLK BLK BLK BLK RED WHT WHT WHT WM C C NO NO TB R1 POWER DRAIN PAN DRAIN PAN AUGER MOTOR SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH R2 PL2 PL2 #1 #2 BLK BLUE WHT GREEN (DP-NO) (DP-NO) AM 4 7 TRANSFORMER #1 WHITE BLACK 115 VOLTS TB TB C R 24 VOLTS DISPENSE SWITCH #1 PL3 PL3 DISPENSE RELAY R1 BLUE YELLOW YELLOW BLUE RED TRANS#1 R1 (6) C (C) NO A B DISPENSE DISPENSE SOLENOID
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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 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 18). 4. Check that all drains are clear. Note: For units equipped with Follett Chewblet auto-fill icemaker kit(s), see
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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 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 water bath c
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Replacement parts 2 12 3 1 Dual-side dispenser Single-side dispenser 9 4 11 5 11 7 7 6 11 6 10 15 10 15 13 13 14 14 Plan View 1 9 7 8 Reference # Description Part # 1 Lid, with graphics, single-sided 00126805 2 Lid, with graphics, dual-sided 00126813 3 Graphics, “Follett” , single-sided 00116780 4 Access panel, tower, single-sided 00108407 5 Access panel, tower, dual-sided 00115246 Not shown Cover, ice opening (below drain pan) 00143685 6 Drain pan assembly and grille 00126862 7 Drai
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1 4 2 Top View Top View 15 3 lower ring auger tube seal 8 16 4 reinforcing 9 5 tab 6 5 6 10 12 11 13 countertop 7 14 Front View section auger tube Reference # Description Part # 1 Motor, auger (includes capacitor), 100 RPM 00115212 2 Bracket, auger motor hold-down 502047 Not shown Bracket, auger motor stabilizer 00108498 Not shown Seal, shaft, auger motor 501977 3 Auger 00109249 4 Auger tube (includes insulation) 00126870 5 Insulation, auger tube 502099 6 Ring, auger tube, upper 5019
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U300 dispense assembly U300 dispense assembly Side View Top View 1 2 1 3 3 7 4 4 6 Reference # Description Part # 5 1 Gate, dispense 501955 2 Linkage pin, gate/solenoid 502096 3 Pin, quick release, 3" (77mm), gate and lever 501949 4 Chute, ice 501952 5 Solenoid 501961 Not shown Boot, solenoid 502098 6 Dispense mechanism assembly 501948 7 Spring, dispense mechanism (1 per side) 501950 Not shown Chute, focus 502459 Not shown Lever, dispense 501953 11 7 7 2 1 10 3 9 5 4 5 6 8 Reference
