Cornelius HELIX User manual

HELIX
Operator’s Manual
Release Date: July 13, 2012
Publication Number: 621058497OPR
Revision Date: February12, 2014
Revision: A18
Visit the Cornelius web site at www.cornelius-usa.com for all your Literature needs.

The products, technical information, and instructions contained in this manual are subject to change without notice.
These instructions are not intended to cover all details or variations of the equipment, nor to provide for every possi-
ble contingency in the installation, operation or maintenance of this equipment. This manual assumes that the per-
son(s) working on the equipment have been trained and are skilled in working with electrical, plumbing, pneumatic,
and mechanical equipment. It is assumed that appropriate safety precautions are taken and that all local safety and
construction requirements are being met, in addition to the information contained in this manual.
This Product is warranted only as provided in Cornelius’ Commercial Warrant applicable to this Product and is sub-
ject to all of the restrictions and limitations contained in the Commercial Warranty.
Cornelius will not be responsible for any repair, replacement or other service required by or loss or damage resulting
from any of the following occurrences, including but not limited to, (1) other than normal and proper use and normal
service conditions with respect to the Product, (2) improper voltage, (3) inadequate wiring, (4) abuse, (5) accident,
(6) alteration, (7) misuse, (8) neglect, (9) unauthorized repair or the failure to utilize suitably qualified and trained per-
sons to perform service and/or repair of the Product, (10) improper cleaning, (11) failure to follow installation, oper-
ating, cleaning or maintenance instructions, (12) use of “non-authorized” parts (i.e., parts that are not 100%
compatible with the Product) which use voids the entire warranty, (13) Product parts in contact with water or the
product dispensed which are adversely impacted by changes in liquid scale or chemical composition.
Contact Information:
To inquire about current revisions of this and other documentation or for assistance with any Cornelius product con-
tact:
www.cornelius-usa.com
800-238-3600
Trademarks and Copyrights:
This document contains proprietary information and it may not be reproduced in any way without permission from
Cornelius.
This document contains the original instructions for the unit described.
CORNELIUS INC
101 Regency Drive
Glendale Heights, IL
Tel: + 1 800-238-3600
Printed in U.S.A.
This document is for reference purposes only. For questions related to this Advance Copy document contact Cus-
tomer Service, IMI Cornelius, 800-238-3600.
Correct Disposal of this Product
RECYCLE
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To
prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly
to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and
collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for
environmental safe recycling.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Read and Follow ALL Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Different Types of Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Qualified Service Personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Shipping And Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Fire Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electrical Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Fan Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Water Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ventilation Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Defrost Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Appliance Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Helix Machine Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Decommissioning and/or Transporting the Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Storage within the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Initial System Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pressurizing the CO2/Compressed Air System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pressurizing the Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Initial Unit Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hopper Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Unit Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
System Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Ingredient Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Blender Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ice Maker Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Sanitation Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting Sanitation Dates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Preparing Replacement Product Bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Blender Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Daily Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Unit Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Daily Cleaning Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Dispensing a Drink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replacing Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Priming the New Product Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Temperature Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cabinet Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Weekly Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
System Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Product Cabinet Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Monthly Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Condenser Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Semi-Annual Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Water System Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Drain Tube Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Condensation Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Refrigeration System Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Overall Mechanical Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Auger Bearing Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Unit Level Alarms & Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Sold Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Ingredient Expired Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Troubleshooting - Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Troubleshooting Product Not Cold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Overview • Read and follow ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this manual and any
warning/caution labels on the unit (decals, labels or laminated cards).
• Read and understand ALL applicable OSHA (Occupational Safety and
Health Administration) safety regulations and/or national and local codes
before operating this unit.
Recognition
Different Types of Alerts
!
DANGER:
Indicates an immediate hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in
serious injury, death or equipment damage.
!
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in
serious injury, death, or equipment damage.
CAUTION:
!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor
or moderate injury or equipment damage.
SAFETY TIPS
• Carefully read and follow all safety messages in this manual and safety
signs on the unit.
• Keep safety signs in good condition and replace missing or damaged
items.
• Learn how to operate the unit and how to use the controls properly.
Recognize Safety Alerts
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see it in this manual or on the unit, be alert
to the potential of personal injury or damage to the unit.
!

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• Do not let anyone operate the unit without proper training. This appli-
ance is not intended for use by very young children or infirm persons
without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep your unit in proper working condition and do not allow unauthorized
modifications to the unit.
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
!
WARNING:
Only trained and certified electrical, plumbing and refrigeration technicians should
service this unit. ALL WIRING AND PLUMBING MUST CONFORM TO
NATIONAL AND LOCAL CODES. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This unit has been specifically designed to provide protection against personal injury.
To ensure continued protection, observe the following:
!
WARNING:
Disconnect power to the unit before servicing following all lock out/tag out
procedures established by the user. Verify all of the power is off to the unit before
any work is performed.
Failure to disconnect the power could result in serious injury, death or equipment
damage.
CAUTION:
!
Always be sure to keep area around the unit clean and free of clutter. Failure to keep
this area clean may result in injury or equipment damage.
SHIPPING AND STORAGE
CAUTION:
!
Before shipping, storing, or relocating the unit, the unit must be sanitized and all
sanitizing solution must be drained from the system. A freezing ambient environ-
ment will cause residual sanitizing solution or water remaining inside the unit to
freeze resulting in damage to internal components.

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CO2(CARBON DIOXIDE) WARNING
!
DANGER:
CO2displaces oxygen. Strict attention MUST be observed in the prevention of CO2
gas leaks in the entire CO2and soft drink system. If a CO2gas leak is suspected,
particularly in a small area, IMMEDIATELY ventilate the contaminated area before
attempting to repair the leak. Personnel exposed to high concentrations of CO2gas
experience tremors which are followed rapidly by loss of consciousness and DEATH.
FIRE HAZARD WARNING
WARNING:
This unit contains a flammable refrigerant. Keep all flammable materials away from
the compressor area. Always be sure to keep the area around the unit clean and
free of clutter. Failure to keep this area clean may result in a fire hazard, injury and/
or equipment damage.
ELECTRICAL WARNING
WARNING:
This unit contains voltages that may represent a shock hazard. Always avoid
touching metalic terminals and exposed wiring when the covers are off of the unit.
Failure to comply could result in serious injury, death or equipment damage.
FAN WARNING
WARNING:
This unit contains fans. Caution must be taken to keep hands, etc. from contacting
the rotating blades. Failure to avoid rotating blades could result in injury or equip-
ment damage.
WATER USAGE
Connect only to the drinking water supply.

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VENTILATION WARNING
!
WARNING:
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure,
clear of obstruction.
DEFROST WARNING
!
WARNING:
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
APPLIANCE WARNING
!
WARNING:
Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the
appliance unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
HELIX MACHINE USAGE
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments
• farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments
• bed and breakfast type environments
• catering and similar non-retail applications

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DECOMMISSIONING AND/OR TRANSPORTING THE UNIT
Whenever the Signature unit is going to be removed from service and/or transported,
the unit must be completely drained of product and rinsed out to remove residual
product.
CAUTION:
!
When transporting the unit, make sure that the product bowl is removed from the
top of the unit and stored in a safe place for shipment. The unit must be carefully
tied down or stored in such a manner that the unit will not move during shipment.
STORAGE WITHIN THE MACHINE
CAUTION:
!
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propel-
lant in this appliance.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
The Helix unit is an automated smoothie machine. It allows blended drinks to be
made easier and faster. All the products are stored in the Helix unit, removing the
need for a back room package while retaining a small, compact footprint.
The Helix unit is designed to be operated by employees or persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the Helix unit in a safe way and they understand
the hazards involved in operating the unit.
With automatically portioned drinks, quality is assured from drink to drink while requir-
ing very little interaction from the user. Without the use of blending pitchers and sinks
to rinse, product and water waste issues are reduced from traditional smoothie
machines.
FEATURES
• Simple operation (40 sec/drink) and nightly cleaning process
• Provides blended smoothie-type beverages with real fruit
• Blends the drink in the serving cup
• Ability to add whole fruit, fruit juice and purees
• Ability to add dairy components such as cream or yogurt
• Provides refrigerated space for up to 8 products
• Self-rinsing blender/mixer after each use
• Provides refrigerated space for whip cream
• Dispenses products with particulate sizes <1/8 in.
• Two single-serve blend chambers
• Provides cup and lid dispenser
• Simple bag in a tray system for quick bag change outs and cleaning

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SPECIFICATIONS
Line Voltage: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230VAC, 50 Hz
Max. Current Draw: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Amps
Water Inlet Size:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/8 in. (.95 cm) I.D.
Water Supply Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.48-0.83 MPa (70-120 psig)
Drain Outlet Size:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.665 in. (4.23 cm) I.D.
Clearance Requirements: . . . . . . . . . . 12 in. (30.48 cm) top; 2 in. (5.08 cm) back
Equipment Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612 lbs (278 kg)
CO2/compressed air Tubing Size: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/4 in. (0.635 cm) I.D.
CO2/compressed air Supply Pressure: . . . . . . . . . . . 0.48-0.83 MPa (70-120 psig)
BIB Tray Size: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 gal. (7.6 liters)
Ice Storage Capacity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 lbs (14.5 kg)
Ice Make Rate:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 lb/day (272 kg/day)
Unit Height: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 in. (190.5 cm)
Unit Width: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 in. (66.04 cm)
Unit Depth:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 in. (86.36 cm)
Ambient Operating Temperature:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 to 95o F (12.8 to 35°C)
A-Weighted Sound Pressure Level (during blender operation) . . . . . . . . . . <70dB
The Helix unit is capable of using syrups with particulate matter up to 1/8” in size.

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OPERATION
INITIAL SYSTEM PREPARATION
Pressurizing the CO2/Compressed Air System
The Helix unit is designed to operate on a CO2/compressed air input pressure of
0.48-0.83 MPa (70-120 psig). A shutoff valve must be installed in the line to the
Helix unit. Perform the procedure in Table 1 to pressurize the CO2/compressed air
system.
Pressurizing the Water System
The Helix unit is designed to operate with a water inlet pressure of 0.48-0.83 MPa
(70-120 psig)
Perform the procedure in Ta b l e 2 to verify the water connection to the unit.
!
WARNING:
The unit must only be connected to a clean, potable water supply.
Table 1.
Step Action
1Open the CO2/compressed air cylinder valve slightly to allow lines to slowly fill
with gas. When lines are fully pressurized, listen and check for leaks. Open the
CO2/compressed air cylinder valve all the way until it back-seats itself (this pre-
vents leaks from the valve).
2Adjust the CO2/compressed air cylinder regulator for the unit to between 0.48-
0.83 MPa (70-120 psig) at the unit.
3Check for CO2/compressed air leaks by turning off the CO2/compressed air
supply to the unit and listening for leaks. Wait at least 3 minutes and check the
CO2/compressed air cylinder gauge to see if the pressure has dropped.
4 The system is now ready for operation.
Table 2.
Step Action
1 Turn on the water supply to the unit.
2 Check the system for leaks.
3 The water system is now ready for operation.

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INITIAL UNIT SETUP
Hopper Sanitation
Upon installation, the ice hopper must be sanitized before the unit is started. For ice
hopper sanitizing, perform the procedure in Ta bl e 3 . After initial installation, the sani-
tizing procedure is run through the user interface Reference page number, etc.
Menu Button
Figure 1.
Table 3.
Step Action
1 Disconnect power cord from the unit, if connected.
2 Remove the cover from the top of the unit.
3 Unplug the quick disconnect attached to the hopper lid. photo
4Use a 1/4” nut driver to loosen hopper lid bracket. Slide the bracket off of the
hopper lid to gain access to the hopper. photo
5Spray the inside of the hopper, agitator and the agitator lid with cleaning
solution and wipe them dry with a clean cloth.
6Spray the inside of the hopper, agitator and the agitator lid with sanitiz-
ing solution and allow the pieces to air dry.
7Remove the clear front from the ice chute by lifting it straight up, as
shown in Figure 3.
8Spray the lid and clear ice chute with cleaning solution and wipe them
dry with a clean cloth.
9 Spray the lid and clear ice chute with sanitizing solution and let air dry.
10 Reassemble the lid and clear ice chute.
11 Tighten the lid bracket and reattach the quick disconnect.

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Figure 2.
Figure 3.

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Figure 4.
Unit Startup
To start the unit, open the control panel by grabbing the lower right-hand corner
and opening it. (See Figure 5.)
Pull Here
Figure 5.
CAUTION:
!
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
Turn on the power switch located behind the control panel, as shown in Figure 6.

Power Switch
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Figure 6.
The system now displays the Home Screen, shown in Figure 1.
System Sanitation
Before initially placing product into the cabinet, the unit must be sanitized to ensure
there is no contamination of the product when it is placed in the unit.
The unit should be cleaned on a weekly basis (minimum) using the Sanitation Menu.
The menu is accessed from the Menu Screen. The following list of supplies are
needed for this operation:
• Clean Cloths
• Rubber gloves
• Spray bottle with cleaning solution
• Spray bottle with sanitizer solution
• 3 5-gallon buckets
• Sanitation funnel
• Sanitation spyder
• Ice collection tray
To sanitize the system, perform the procedure in Ta b le 4 .
NOTE: During initial set up, all ingredient lines and blenders must be sani-
tized. When selected, the ingredient image turns grey.
Table 4.
Step Action
1From the Home Screen, press the Menu button in the upper left hand
corner as shown in Figure 1.
2
In the Menu Screen, press the Sanitize button in the top center of the
screen, as shown in Figure 7. This opens the Sanitize menu. Follow
the instructions displayed on the left side of the screen.
3
Select the weekly product tab and press the Play button, as shown in
Figure 8. The sanitization program steps through the rest of the proce-
dure providing step-by-step instructions.

Sanitize Button
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Figure 7.
Figure 8.
Ingredient Sanitation
The ingredient sanitation is automatically started after selecting the weekly product tab.
To sanitize the ingredients, perform the procedure in Ta b l e 5 .
Table 5.
Step Action
1 Wash and sanitize hands or use clean rubber gloves.
2 Select the Sanitization Selection screen, shown in Figure 7 on page 14.
3 Select the weekly product tab to sanitize ALL ingredient trays and lines.
4Press the Play button to start the sanitation process. Follow the steps
shown on the screen to complete the sanitation process.

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Figure 9.
Blender Sanitation
The Blender Sanitization screen is accessed from the Sanitize screen. It will automat-
ically follow the ingredient sanitation process.
To sanitize the blenders, perform the procedure in Ta bl e 6 .
5
Sanitization Preparation: Prepare three, 5-gallon buckets for the clean-
ing process as follows:
Bucket #1: Fill the bucket with cleaning solution (100 ppm, Kay-5
cleaner/sanitizer) mixed as directed on the package.
Bucket #2: Fill the bucket with 5 gallons of clean hot water (100° F. - 38°
C).
Bucket #3: Fill the bucket with sanitizer solution (100 ppm, Kay-5
cleaner/sanitizer) mixed as directed on the package.
Table 5.
Step Action
Table 6.
Step Action
1 Wash and sanitize hands or use clean rubber gloves.
2Ingredient sanitation is now complete, press Play to start blender saniti-
zation.
3Remove the cleaning hose from its storage space under the left-front
side of the unit, inside the product compartment, as shown in Figure 11.
4
Sanitation Preparation: Prepare three, 5-gallon buckets for the cleaning pro-
cess as follows:
Bucket #1: Fill the bucket with cleaning solution (100 ppm, Kay-5 cleaner/
sanitizer) mixed as directed on the package..
Bucket #2: Fill the bucket with five gallons of clean hot water (100° F. - 38° C).
Bucket #3: Fill the bucket with sanitizer solution (100 ppm, Kay-5 cleaner/
sanitizer) mixed as directed on the package.

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Figure 10.
Figure 11.
Ice Maker Sanitation
The Ice Maker Sanitization screen is accessed from the Sanitize screen.
To sanitize the ice maker, perform the procedure in Ta bl e 7 .
5Press the Play button to start the process. Follow the steps shown on
the screen to complete the sanitation process.
Table 6.
Step Action
Table 7
Step Action
1 Wash and sanitize hands or use clean rubber gloves.
2 Select the Ice Maker Sanitization tab, shown in Figure 12.