Follett Maestro Plus MCD425A BS User manual

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Maestro Plus™Ice Machine with RIDE™Technology
Installation Instructions for Ice Storage Bin
MCD425A/W BS, MCE425A/W BS, MME425A/W BS, MCC425A/W BS, MMC425A/W BS
(See model number congurator on page 2 for details.)
self-contained
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A V SC 425MC
ConfigurationApplication
S RIDE®
(RIDE remote ice
delivery equipment)
T Top-mount
425 up to
454 lbs
(206kg)
V Vision™
H Harmony™
B Ice storage
bin
J Drop-in
CondenserSeriesVoltageMachine
C 208-230/60/1 Self-contained
D 115/60/1 Self-contained
E 230/50/1 Self-contained
MC Maestro Plus
Chewblet
(425 Series)
MF Maestro
Plus™Flake
P Replacement
R Symphony
Pus RIDE Ice
Machine
A Air-cooled, self-contained
W Water-cooled,
self-contained
Chewblet®Ice Machine Model Number Configurations
CAUTION!
• Thisapplianceshouldbeconnectedbyaqualiedpersoninaccordancewithapplicationcodes.
• Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbythemanufacturer,itsserviceagentorsimilarlyqualied
personsinordertoavoidahazard.
• Connecttopotablewatersupplyonly.
• Thisappliancecanbeusedbychildrenaged8yearsandaboveandpersonswithreducedphysical,sensory,
ormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceandknowledgeiftheyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstruction
concerninguseoftheapplianceinasafewayandunderstandthehazardsinvolved.Childrenshouldbe
supervisedtoensurethattheydonotplaywiththeappliance.
• Thisapplianceisintendedtobeusedfor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.
• WARNING!Toavoidahazardduetoinstabilityoftheappliance,itmustbexedinaccordancewiththe
instructions.

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Contents
Unpack ........................................................................................................................................................................4
UnpackIceMachine..............................................................................................................................................4
Site Preparation ..........................................................................................................................................................5
Installationsiterequirements.................................................................................................................................5
Bin Top Preparation....................................................................................................................................................6
Mountthermostatbox............................................................................................................................................6
Installshuttleactuatorandbracket........................................................................................................................6
Routethermostat...................................................................................................................................................6
Mount Ice Machine.....................................................................................................................................................7
External Connections ................................................................................................................................................7
Air-cooledicemachinesonly.................................................................................................................................7
Water-cooledicemachinesonly............................................................................................................................7
Binthermostatcable..............................................................................................................................................8
Transport tube installation ........................................................................................................................................9
Generalrequirements............................................................................................................................................9
Procedure...............................................................................................................................................................9
RIDE model ice machine start up procedure........................................................................................................10
Beforeturningonpower......................................................................................................................................10
Afterturningonpower......................................................................................................................................... 10

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1. Unpack
Carefully unpack and inspect the contents of your Follett ice machine.
1.1 Unpack Ice Machine

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2. Site Preparation
Provide drainage, potable water supply and electrical power to within 6 feet (2m) of
ice machine in accordance with local and national codes. Outdoor installation is not
recommended and will void warranty.
2.1 Installation site requirements
➍
➋
➌
➊
1/4"
1'
5-15
NEMA
115 V ±5%
230 V ±10%
220 V ±10%
115 V
Electrical ➊
WARNING!
§Thisapplianceshouldbeconnectedbyaqualiedpersoninaccordancewithapplicationcodes.
§Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbythemanufacturer,itsserviceagentorsimilarlyqualied
personsinordertoavoidahazard.
MCD425(A/W)BS115/60/1(115V±10%)15Abreaker
(MCDrequiresa15Adedicatedcircuit)
MCE425(A/W)BS(230/50/1-5.5A(fullload)
(MCE425A/Wrequiresadedicatedcircuit,1.50mm2wire)
MCC425(A/W)BS(220/60/1-5.5A(fullload)
(MCE425A/Wrequiresadedicatedcircuit)
*Requiresa15Adedicatedcircuit.
Potable Water Supply ➋
10psito70psi(69kpato483kpa) 45Fto90F(7Cto32C)
Condenser water supply for water-cooled systems ➌
10psimin.;125psimax.(69kpamin.;862kpamax.)
20Fto90F(–7Cto32C)
0.5gallons(1.9liters)perminute
Drain ➍
Thedrainlinefromtheicemachinemusthaveatleast1/4in.perfoot(6,4mm/0,3m)pitch

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3. Bin Top Preparation
3.1 Mount thermostat box 3.2 Install shuttle actuator and bracket
DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE
SHUTTLE
ACTUATOR
THERMOSTAT
GROMMET
NUT
THERMOSTAT
BRACKET
➊
➌
➍
➎
➋
➋
§Applydouble-sidedtapetobottomofthermostatbox
andmountboxonbin. §Installthermostatgrommet➊.
§Removeprotectivetapeandapplygaskets➋to
shuttleactuatorandnut.
§Placeshuttleactuatorinhole➌.
§Installthermostatbracket➍andnut➎.Ensure
thatnutcapturesthethermostatbracket,then
handtighten.
3.3 Route thermostat
SHUTTLE
ACTUATOR
2"
APPROX
1"
3/4" RADIUS
(APPROX.)
1
2
§Routethermostatthroughgrommetandintobin➊.
§Securethermostatinbracket➋.

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4. Mount Ice Machine
Mounting options: Wall bracket or Floor stand
6.80"
(17.27 cm)
ACD
B
A - 15.125" (38.4 cm),
B - 18.625" (47.3 cm)
C - 13.25" (33.6 cm)
D - 20.75" (52.7 cm)
Wall bracket Floor stand
18.125"
(46.0 cm)
20.125"
(51.1 cm)
26.25"
(66.7 cm)
5. External Connections
5.1 Air-cooled ice machines only 5.2 Water-cooled ice machines only
CONDENSER
OUTLET
Front View - Water Cooled
Front View - Air Cooled
➌➋
➍
➊
➋
➊
CONDENSER
OUTLET
Front View - Water Cooled
Front View - Air Cooled
➌➋
➍
➊
➋
➊
§Installdrainline➊ (3/4”MPT).
Therigiddrainlinefromtheicemachinemusthave
atleast1/4"perfoot(6,4mm/0,3m)pitch.
§Installicemachinepotablewatersupply➋
(3/8"FPT).
Note: FollettrecommendsaFollettwaterlter
systembeinstalledintheicemachineinlet
waterline(standardcapacity#00130299,high
capacity#00978957,carbonlesshighcapacity
#01050442).
§Installdrainline➊ (3/4"MPT).
Therigiddrainlinefromtheicemachinemust
haveatleast1/4"perfoot(6,4mm/0,3m)pitch.
§Installicemachinepotablewatersupply➋
(3/8"FPT).
Note: FollettrecommendsaFollettwaterlter
systembeinstalledintheicemachineinlet
waterline(standardcapacity#00130299,
highcapacity#00978957,carbonlesshigh
capacity#01050442).
§Connectcoolingwatersupply➌andreturn➍
(3/8"FPT).

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5.3 Bin thermostat cable
➋
➊
ICE MACHINE
THERMOSTAT BOX ON BIN
Note: Do not apply
power to ice
machine bin signal
connection! Ice
machine can only
see contact closure.
§Connect2-pinbinthermostatcableatthermostatboxonbinandatfrontoficemachine.

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6. Transport tube installation
Incorrecticetransporttubeinstallationcanresultinweticeanddispensingproblems.Followguidelinesbelow
toensurecorrectinstallation.Callfactoryforassistanceifyouareunabletomeettheserequirements.
6.1 General requirements
§Maximumlengthoftuberun–20ft(6m).Factoryapprovalrequiredforlongerruns.
§Runtubewithoutdips.
§Onecontinuouslengthoftube;nosplices.
§Minimumradiusofbendsintube–6"(15.3cm)insideradius.
§Maximumnumberofbends–6.
§Insulationonentirerunoficetube.
6.2 Procedure
1. Installsuppliedinsulationonentirelengthoftube.
2. Atshuttleactuator,pullinsulationbackfromtransporttubeandslipsuppliedhoseclampoverendof
transporttube.
3. Heatendoftransporttubeincupof160F(71C)hotwatertosoften➊andspreadwithpliers➋
beforemakingconnectiontoeaseassembly.
4. Pushtransporttubeontoshuttleactuatornozzle➌.
5. Positionclampbehindliponshuttleactuatornozzleandtightenclamp.
6. Runinsulatedtubewithoutdipsbetweenshuttleactuatoronbinandicemachineandsecureinplace.
7. Removeicemachinetoppanel.
8. Selectside,rearortopknockoutinicemachinecabinetfortubeentranceandinstallbushing.
9. Slideendoftransporttubeandinsulationthroughbushinginicemachineandruntonozzle.
10. Cuttubetothatlength.
11. Pullinsulationbackandslipsuppliedhoseclampoverendoftransporttube.
12. Heatendoftransporttubeincupof160F(71C)hotwatertosoften➊andspreadwithpliers➋
beforemakingconnectiontoeaseassembly.
13. Pushtransporttubeontonozzle➍.
14. Positionclampbehindliponnozzleandtightenclamp.
install insulation on full run of tube
Evaporator
install clamp behind lip
on nozzle
bushing
➌➍
Heat end of transport tube in cup of 160 F
(71 C) hot water to soften (1) and spread with
pliers before making connection (2).
➋
➊
SHUTTLE
ACTUATOR

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7. RIDE model ice machine start up procedure
Thestart-upprocedurebelowisintendedtoensurethaticemachineisoperatingproperlyafterinstallationhas
beenmade.Checkeachitemlistedandcallfactoryimmediatelyforassistanceifyouexperienceproblemswith
unit.
NOTICE!
§IcemachineMUSTbesanitizedpriortooperation!
§ConsultOperationandServiceManualprovidedwithicemachineforsanitizinginstructions.
7.1 Before turning on power
1. Turnonwatertoicemachine.
2. Checkthathoseclampsecurelyholdsicetransporttubeonnozzle.
7.2 After turning on power
1. Turnonpowertoicemachineandconrmthatgearmotor,fanmotorandcompressorstartimmediately.
2. Checkthaticebeginstoenterbinareawithinapproximately10minutes.
3. Puticeagainstbinlevelthermostatindispenserbinandcheckthatcompressorandgearmotorshut
downimmediatelyafterthermostatopens.Fanwillcontinuetorunforanadditional10minutes.
4. Checkthaticemachinecomesbackoninapproximately20minutes(binsignalmustbepresent).

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