ELME FC1 User manual

continuously
improve our
organization and
management,
according to the
ISO 9001.
It means placing
the customer at the
center of attention
and dedicating
investments and
resources to satisfy
his needs
continuously.
On the other hand,
to you, having
chosen the Elmeco
quality means
being able to
operate with
reliable and lasting
products, being
able to count on
timely and qualified
assistance, and
being able to always
work better with
greater profits.
Yes, because the
Elmeco quality
reflects the quality
of your work.
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A quality
choice
You have
demonstrated your
sensitivity towards
innovation by
having chosen
Elmeco and,
especially, First
Class, the new, and
presently the only,
multifunctional
machine with a
double auger
system. We
therefore thank you
for having
understood the
importance of
working with a
company that
believes that the
word “quality” is
not an abstract
term.
All of us at Elmeco
know that quality
demands concrete
effort. It means
repeating the
innovative
distinctive qualities
that have set us
apart in the past as
inventors of the
first machine for
slush and that
today reassert us as
the leader in
groundbreaking
techniques and
technology.
It means operating
with the goal in
mind to
UNI EN ISO 9001
CERTIFICATE No.
9130 . ELM 9
ISO 9001
QUALITY CERTIFICATION

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Disconnect the equipment
from the electrical source
during maintenance,
cleaning, and in case of faulty
operation by unplugging the
plug from the outlet (pull the
plug, not the cable)
(figs. and ).
Repairs must be carried out
exclusively by authorized and
specialized personnel. Faulty
repairs can be extremely
dangerous for the user.
Contact the Company for the
nearest Authorized Assistance
Center.
with care for your own
purposes and for future
owners of the machine, as
well.
The Manufacturer declines
all responsibility for
damages incurred due to
disregard of the following
instructions:
Carry out installation
according to the
instructions for assembly.
The electric circuit must
correspond to the rating
plate data placed on the
front part of the machine,
under the drip tray. (fig. ).
General
instructions
and
warnings
The First Class furnishings
have been studied down to
the last details, hence the
luminous display on the
front and back of the
cupola, designed for your
convenience (fig. ).
Before setting the machine
at work, carefully read the
instructions in this service
manual; having done this
you will be capable of
installing, using, and
carrying out maintenance
on the machine properly.
Conserve the use and
maintenance instructions
TOP LIGHT
SERVICE
KNOB
TRANSPARENT TANK
HOOKS FOR
CONTAINER
EXTRACTION
OUTLET
DRIP TRAY
GENERAL
SWITCH
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4
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1
1
2 3

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Once you have removed the
packaging, check for any
missing pieces.
No packaging materials
(plastic bags, polystyrene
foam, nails, etc.) should be
left at a child’s reach
because they can be
dangerous.
Remove the protective
plastic bands, including
those inside the grilled
walls.
We do not recommend
using adapters, multiple
outlets or extension cords
for connection to the
electric system.
If they are necessary, only
use material that complies
with the safety standards in
force and only for current
intensity up to the amount
indicated in the rating plate
data (fig. ).
This model for making
grated ice-drinks, sherbets
and cold drinks guarantees a
completely homogenous
product with the ability to
adjust the product’s
density by using the
innovative electronic
controls.
Before installing the
machine check that:
• the machine has not been
damaged during
transportation. If you have
any doubts, contact your
supplier.
• The electric system is
grounded, according to laws
in force.
• The electric capacity of the
system is adequate to the
maximum power of the
machine (as indicated in the
rating plate data fig. )
If in doubt, contact
specialized personnel only.
To install the machine,
carefully read the following
instructions:
Installing the
new machine
Warning
This machine must be used
only for the purposes for
which it has been designed.
Any other use of the machine
is considered improper and is,
therefore, dangerous.
Machine description
(fig. ):
Top Lights
Transparent tanks
Service knob
Outlet
Hooks for container
extraction
Electronic
board
General switch
Drip Tray
1
4
Installation
It is best to have the
machine installed by
qualified personnel.
Incorrect installation can
cause harm to people or
things; the manufacturer
declines all responsibility
for improper installation.
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The firm reserves the right to make any modifications without prior notice
MODEL
HEIGHT
WIDTH
DEPTH
WEIGHT
CAPACITY
POWER
VOLTAGE HZ
FC1 FC
1 USA FC2 FC 2 USA FC3 FC 3 USA
780 mm 30.7 inc 780 mm 30.7 inc 780 mm 30.7 inc
240 mm 9.45 inc 430 mm 16.1 inc 620 mm 24.4 inc
560 mm 22 inc 560 mm 22 inc 560 mm 22 inc
33 kg 72.7
pounds 53 kg 116.8 pounds 66 kg 145,5
pounds
12 lt 3.17 gal 12 lt x 2 3.17 gal
x 2 12 lt x 3 3.17 gal
x 3
500 w 0,67 hp 820 w 1 hp 950 w 1,3 hp
230/50
230/60
115/60
230/50
230/60
115/60
230/50
230/60
115/60
230/50
230/60
115/60
230/50
230/60
115/60
230/50
230/60
115/60
5
6
Place the machine so that no
heat sources are near the
grilled walls. Make sure that
there is a free space of at least
15 cm (12 inch.) all around
the machine (fig. ).
Warning: If the machine is
not properly installed or the
condenser has not been
periodically cleaned, the
internal and condenser
temperatures may exceed
the maximum temperatures
allowed.
First Class is equipped with
a pressure switch with
indicator which switches off
the refrigerator in these
circumstances. Should this
occur call the technical
service to deal with the
cause and restore operation.
Once you have connected the
machine to the electric
system and have switched on
the general switch, check
that air is comes out from
the side grills (fig. ).
Proper use
Before setting the
machine at work you should
clean it as shown in the
“cleaning and maintenance”
paragraph.

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Controls
and signals
can activate the electronic
bypass function tender
pressed the key selection
slush-juice «» till augers
turn.
Pay attention this system
disactive the safety system
and the “lock out key-
board” ).
Once replaced the defecti-
ve contact, or installed
the lost contact, elimina-
ting the electronic bypass
realized previously, must
be used the following pro-
cedure:
- up the lid;
- Stop the augers pressing
the key ;
- holding pressed the «»,
to press the key to
have the augers left
again;
- Wait until the augers are
stopped and release the
keys;
- Put on the lid on the
tank;
the augers leaves again,
and the electronic bypass
has been eliminated.
Self-diagnostics
If the value 0, 1 or 2 flashes
on the display call the
service centre.
Memory configuration
All the operations and
adjustments set are
memorized in a non volatile
memory, that is, a memory
that is active even without
electricity; therefore, when you
switch on the machine, the tub
starts working with the
configuration which it had the
last time it was switched off.
Minimum level signal
Machines with a minimum
level probe have a local alarm
that is activated when the
product goes below this value;
the alarm causes the top light
to flash at
maximum intensity and a
signal available on the board
connector is activated; this can
be used to control a remote
alarm and/or a refilling
system. If the minimum level
continues, the light stops
flashing after 1 minute.
Lamp short circuit control
An accidental short circuit of
the lamp activates a
protective device with a quick
operating time that blocks
operation of the tub(s)
without causing the fuses to
open; this problem is
indicated by the flashing
display (value 8). All tubs
must be re-activated as
follows:
• press the key until the
display turns off (on model
with multiple tubs).
• When you let go of the
key, the machine begins
normal operation.
• Important: carry out the
procedure on all tanks.
• Call Assistance Office
•Note: the value 8 may also
flash if there are sudden
voltage spikes in the
building. Reactivate
according to the procedure
described previously.
Top Light
Switching On/Off
Adjusting the intensity
The top light can be
switched
on and off by using the
key; by keeping the key
pressed down and
simultaneously using the
or ‚ keys you can increase
or decrease the intensity of
the light, respectively; by
pressing the key, the
display shows the light’s
condition and it turns off if
you have turned off the light
with the key; if the light is
still on, it displays a number
indicating the level of the
lamp’s intensity (2 min. - 9
max.)
Operator safety
If you open the tub by lifting
the top light, the augers stop
turning.
Blocking the keyboard for
the auger and the cooling
unit
It is possible to block the
electronic board and all its
keys; you can connect or
disconnect the block if you
lift the top light and
simultaneously use the
and keys;
the decimal point of the
display lights up to signal
block status.
Bypass motor brake
As you know, for safety
demands, when the lid is
lifted, the corresponding
augers to that tank are
halted accordingly.
Sometimes it happens
that augers halted becau-
se deformed stainless
steel contacts or because
lost them. In this case you

and Raise the
container.
• Unscrew the ring nut
(fig. ) to remove the
vertical auger (fig. ).
• Remove the horizontal
auger so that the stainless
steel tub is completely
free for cleaning (figs.
).
• Remove the outlet from
the tub (figs. ).
Remove the lever cap
by pressing “PUSH”
and pushing it
downward. Then
remove the lever
(fig. ).
and Turn the ring
nut counter-clockwise
and remove the
complete outlet,
sliding it in the axial
direction.
• Soak the parts in the water
and bleach solution
(10g/liter of water).
• Rinse and dry.
• Wet the tank gasket before
fitting it into the seat in
the tub (fig. ).
• Reassemble.
• When reassembling the
tub check that the low
voltage contact wires are
fitted to the terminal block
guides, otherwise the top
light and augers will not
operate (fig. ).
• Connect the machine to
the mains.
Warning: before pouring the
product inside the container,
turn on the stand-by switch to
make sure that the augers are
rotating properly.
Warning: for safety reasons,
the top lights will
automatically stop the auger
and the cooling unit when
they are removed.
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Cleaning is fundamental
to the machine life and
conservation, therefore, it
is wise to periodically
clean the parts in contact
with foodstuffs as
indicated in the following
procedure.
Warning: before every
operation turn off the
general switch (fig. )
and disconnect the electric
feed.
Use a solution of cold water
and sodium hypochlorite
(bleach), in proportions of
10 grams (1/2 Tablespoon)
per liter of water. Rinse
with warm water.
Warning: a largest quantity
of bleach could damage the
plastic auger.
Warning: if the plastic
parts are washed in a
dishwasher, make sure that
the temperature never goes
above 85° C or 185 ° F,
otherwise they could get
damaged.
Never use abrasive
powders.
Cleaning procedure
See pictures at the end of
the catalogue.
• Empty the containers by
opening the outlet and
placing the machine on
the stop function (fig. );
you can do this by
opening the outlet and
moving the metallic lever
from left to right.
• Remove the top lights
(fig. ), pour water into
the tanks, and then
empty them.
• Remove the service knob
(figs. and ).
• Remove the tanks by
opening the hooks
(figs. ).
Unscrew the tub fixing
knob.
Release.
Cleaning
and
maintenance
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9
10 11
7
12 13 14 15
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Warning: it is also necessary
to always keep the condenser
coil clean (fig. ) using a
soft bristle paint brush
(remove the filter if there is
one). To access the condenser
coil, remove the side panel
(fig. ).
Restriction tap
See photos at the end of
the catalogue
A new accessory is added
to First Class that is cal-
led Restriction (fig. ),
which is shaped so as to
be attached to the end of
the tap of the transparent
container. It has the fol-
lowing functions:
• the product is directed
into the glass both in
liquid state (cold drink)
and semi-liquid state
(water ice);
• the easy extractability of
the restriction allows
the cleaning of the
ending of the tap
without disassembling
the entire transparent
container, with a great
time sparing in cleaning
the machine. The only
non refrigerated part
where some rests of pro-
duct could pile up is
now autonomously
removable and cleana-
ble.
The restriction must
be positioned with
washers (O-ring) which
must be moistened before
inserting them in the
ending of the tap. This
will help to insert the
pieces and will avoid the
o-rings from coming out.
There is a figure of a glass
and an arrow which must
be facing you while inser-
ting the restriction.
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Refer to the panel “Control
and signals” of pag. 4.
• Carry out the cleaning
operations described in the
preceding paragraph.
• Remove the augers and pour
the mix into the transparent
tank.
• Swich ON the general
switch (fig.
see pictures
at the end of the
catalogue )
• Press the auger switch .
• Select slush or
cold drink .
How to begin
producing
slush,
sherbets or
cold drinks
• If you wish to increase the
consistency of the slush or
cold drink, press the keys
or .
• If you wish to switch on
the light, press .
• The stop outlet function
can also be entered with
the outlet closed. This
prevents product from
being delivered when the
slush is being made.
Warning: in order to prepare
slush, sherbets or cold
drinks you need a small
amount of sugar per liter.
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Fundamental
safety rules
• Do not touch the
machine with wet
hands and/or feet.
• Do not use the machine
with bare feet.
The amount is usually
recommended in the
producer’s user
instructions.
• If you plan to use natural
products, we recommend
using an amount of sugar
between 12-22%.
If the horizontal auger
has stopped due to low
amounts of sugar
causing blocks of ice
to form or other
factors, such as foreign
bodies in the tub, the
vertical auger may
break.
• Do no allow children or
inexperienced persons
to use the machine.
• Do not leave the
machine exposed to the
weather.
• Do not pull the cable
to disconnect the
machine from the
electrical outlet.
Defrost timer
(optional)
See photos at the end of
the catalogue
The “Defrost Timer” is
optional. The machine is
provided with a timer that
if adjusted switches the
function “water ice” to
“cold drink” and vice
versa. This guarantees a
cold product, a tempera-
ture of 2° C +/- 1° C, even
during the night (Night
Mode), with great advan-
tage especially for milk
products.
The machine is equipped
with function deactivate
Defrost timer: turn the
line of the switch knob
towards the outside. Each
line represents an interval
of 15 minutes. The setting
and therefore activating
to Night Mode and Day
Mode must be done
during the instalment as
follows:
1. open the left-side panel
(FC1 and FC3) or rear
panel (FC2);
2. set the timer on the
correct time. The setting
of the time is done by tur-
ning the switch knob
clockwise until the cor-
rect time is in front of the
F arrow;
3. the setting of the
Night Mode and therefo-
re of the Day Mode is
done by turning the knob
towards the centre;
4. close the rear and side
panels .
If a “d” appears on the
display of the electronic
card then the Night
Mode is activated.

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Machines that are no longer
being used must be made non
operative.
Disconnect the plug from the
electrical source and cut the
feeding cable.
Environmental instructions
The refrigerating units must
be disposed of through
authorized city or private
disposal facilities. Take extra
precautions so that the rigid
pipes of the refrigerator are
not damaged before they are
removed for proper ecological
disposal.
All packaging materials used
can be disposed of without
any danger.
Disposal of
the old
machine
Technical
Assistance
Any repairs to the
machine must be carried
out
exclusively by an
Authorized Service
Center; repairs will be
made with original spare
parts. If the machine is
no longer to be used, we
recommend you make it
non operative by cutting
the power cable once
you’ve disconnected it
from the mains.

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Electric
System
*Only if there is
compressor timer
**Only for FC2 and
FC3
A) Only voltage
220/240V - 50 Hz
1
Main switch
Pr
Pressure switch
LPr
Pressure switch light
TM
Timer (Optional)
8
Timer switch
C
Compressor
P1-2-3
Level probe
R1-2-3
Heating element
100Kohm-0.25W
A
Suppressor filter
q1-2-3
Thermostat
Colors
BRN Brown
BLU Blue
GRN Yellow-Green
RED Red
BLK Black
WHI White
GRY Grey
VIO Purple
ORA Orange
FM
Fan motor
TR
Transformer
7
Fuse 5x20 (2A-20VA/5A-
60VA)
9
Fuse 5x20 mm F315mA
EV1-2-3
Solenoid valve
M1-2-3
Gear motor
EB1-2-3
Electronic board
O1-2-3
Magnetic or Optical
reader
L1-2-3
Top light

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Refrigerating
System
CCompressor
Cn Condenser
FDryer filter
BAccumulator
ev1 Solenoid valve
ev2 Solenoid valve
ev3 Solenoid valve
E1 Evaporator
E2 Evaporator
E3 Evaporator
1 Discharge line
2 Liquid line
3 Suction line
Pr Pressure switch

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CODE
DESCRIPTION
1M0004109-001 RING NUT HORIZONTAL AUGER
2M0003126-001 RING NUT LEVER COVER WITH PISTON
3M0003104 HANDLE
4M0003108 HANDLE COVER
5M0003124-001 PIN DRAIN LEVER
6OR13000117 O-RING
7M0003121-001 PISTON WITH AXE AND GASKET
8PERNO3X28ACCIAI DOWEL D 3X28MM
9M0003117-001 OUTLET GASKET
10 M0003106-001 PISTON SPRING
11 M0003120-001 RING NUT LEVER COVER
12 M0006134-001 DISPENSING SPOUT
13 M0000106-001 GASKET FOR TANK
14 M0000139-001 TRANSPARENT TANK WITH SLEEVE
15 M0005111-001 LOW TENSION CONTACT
16 M0005128-001 PROBE LEVEL CONTACT
17 M0006108-001 GLASS TOP LIGHT
18 M0005133-001 LAMP SOCKET
19 LAMPADA10W LAMP 12 Vac/10 Watt
20 VTTC2.9X9.5CR SCREW TC 2.9x9.5
21 M0005109-001 CONTACT
22 M0006129-001 BACK PLASTIC LENS STICKER
23 M0006121-001 BACK PLASTIC LENS
24 M0006105 TOP LIGHT COVER
25 M0006120-001 FRONT PLASTIC LENS
26 M0006128-001 FRONT PLASTIC LENS STICKER
27 M0006125 TOP LIGHT COVER COMPLETE
28 M0000107-001 RING NUT VERTICAL PROPELLER
29 M0000108-001 TRANSMISSION SHAFT WITH NUT
30 M0004103-001 VERTICAL AUGER
31 M0004104-001 VERTICAL AUGER GEAR
32 M0004108-001 WASHER SP 0,4 mm
33 M0000104-001 BUSHING TRANSMISSION SHAFT
34 M0000103-001 TRANSMISSION SHAFT
33+34M0000140-001 TRANSMISSION SHAFT WITH BUSHING
35 M0000117-001 COTTER PIN
36 M0000114-001 TRANSMISSION SHAFT GASKET
37 M0005117 TERMINAL BOARD COMPLETE
38 M0006103 REAR HINGE
39 M0000120-001 M5 SQUARE NUT
40 M0001101-001 SCREW TE 5X12MM
41 M0000105-001 RING NUT SHAFT
42 M0002110 COMPLETE INOX TANK
43 M0005114-001 ELECTRONIC THERMOSTAT PROBE
44 M0000127-001 RUBBER SLEEVE FOR THERMOSTAT
45 M0004105-001 HORIZONTAL AUGER GEAR
46 M0004101-001 HORIZONTAL AUGER
46a M0004102-001 HORIZONTAL AUGER BUSHING
46+46a M0004110-001 HORIZONTAL AUGER WITH BUSHING
47 M0006116 BASE
48 M0006102 HINGE HOOK
49 M0006115 FRONT HINGE
50 M0006119-001 LOCKING BOLT
106 OR13000117 O-ring
107 M0003130-001 Outlet restriction

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Spare parts
not indicated
in the
enlarged
drawings
• Electric System one
tub
• Electric System two tubs
• Electric System three
tubs
• Compressor 220/240V
two and three tubs
• Compressor 115V two and
three tubs
• Compressor 220/240V
one tub
• Compressor 115V one tub
• Fan Motor 230V three and
two tubs
• Fan Motor 115V three
and two tubs
• Fan Motor 230V one tub
• Fan Motor 115V one tub
• Drain
• Transformer 230/12V
• Transformer 115/12V
• General switch
• Condenser two and three
tubs
• Condenser one tub