Schroeder America S-1 User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION, PARTS LIST
AND CONFIGURATION GUIDE
FOR THE
NON-CARBONATED
BEVERAGE DISPENSER (STARLINE)
Dispenser Model No. 900
NOTICE:
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
SCHROEDER AMERICA MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. SCHROEDER AMERICA shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental consequential
damages in connection with the nishings, performance, or use of this material.
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© Copyright 2008 by Schroeder America, all rights reserved.
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This manual must be read and understood before the installation and operation of this dispenser.
Schroeder America
5620 Business Park • San Antonio, TX 78218
210.662.8200 • Fax: [phone] • www.schroederamerica.com
Toll-Free 877.404.2488
Rev: 03/12
PN: 805-0001

1. OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Model: Width: Depth: Height:
S-1 8” 20 1/8” 29”
S-2 16 1/8” 20 1/8” 29”
2. SHIPPING WEIGHT
Model: Base: Bowl:
S-1 48lbs 10lbs (1)
S-2 77lbs 10lbs (2)
3. BOWL CAPACITY
Model: Capacity:
S-1, S-2 5 Gallons (18.9) Liters
4. AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
40˚F TO 90˚F
5. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operating voltage 115V, 60HZ
6. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
NOTE
This unit was thoroughly inspected before leaving the factory and the carrier has accepted and
signed for it. Any damage or irregularities should be noted at time of delivery (or not later than 5
days from date of delivery) and immediately reported to the delivering carrier. Request a written
inspection report from Claims Inspector to substantiate any necessary claim. File claim with the
delivering carrier, not with Schroeder America.
A. After unit has been unpacked, remove shipping tape and other material.
B. Unpack LOOSE-SHIPPED PARTS. Make sure all items are present and
in good condition.
7. IDENTIFICATION OF LOOSE-SHIPPED PARTS
A. SPRAY TUBE BRUSH is used for general cleaning.
B. SPRAY TUBE ASSEMBLY to be installed after BOWL GASKET and BOWL have
been installed.
C. DRIP TRAY to be installed on unit, then CUP REST to be installed in drip tray.
D. BOWL COVER to be installed on bowl after bowl has been lled with product.
E. ALLEN WRENCH used when adjusting drive magnet.
8. SELECTING LOCATION
NOTE
This unit may either be island-mounted or installed on a front or rear counter.
Locate unit so the following requirements are satised.
A. Unit must be installed on solid and level countertop.
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B. A minimum of 12 inches air space must be maintained between unit sides and
back panels and nearest wall or obstruction to allow for circulating air to cool
refrigeration system.
C. Adequate clearance must be maintained above unit to replenish product supply
and also remove bowl cover, bowl, and spray tube for periodic cleaning.
D. A properly grounded electrical outlet with proper electrical requirements must be
provided. Circuit should be fused at 15 amps and no other electrical appliance
should be connected to this circuit. ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING MUST CONFORM
TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
9. INSTALLING
IMPORTANT
To comply with NSF Standards, units being used in self-serve locations have to
use a non-contact “PULL HANDLE”. Order part # 631-0065
A. INSTALLING UNIT
1. Thoroughly wash bowl, bowl cover, bowl gasket, spray tube assembly and
evaporator dome with mild soap solution. After washing, thoroughly rinse
parts with warm water.
2. Place BOWL upside down on a at surface. Wet BOWL GASKET with water,
then place gasket in bowl with ange down as shown in (gure 4.1, on page 13).
3. Wet evaporator dome (see gure 4.2, on page 13) with damp cloth. Lower bowl
around evaporator dome, rocking bowl back to front to facilitate gasket sliding
down over dome.
4. Place SPRAY TUBE ASSEMBLY (gure 4.3, on page 13) down into spray
tube well in bottom of bowl. Make sure spray tube is pressed down far enough into
well until it snaps into place.
5. If applicable, repeat steps 2-4 to install additional bowls and spray tube
assemblies.
B. PLACING UNIT IN OPERATING LOCATION
UNIT WEIGHING LESS THAN 80 POUNDS AND WITHOUT FOUR INCH LEVELING LEGS.
1. Place unit in operating location on countertop meeting requirements of
SELECTING LOCATION. Make sure unit is sitting level and solid by adjusting
the four levelers on the bottom of the unit base.
2. Install DRIP TRAY (on page 12) on unit, then install CUP REST (on page 12)
in drip tray.
UNIT WEIGHING MORE THAN 80 POUNDS AND WITHOUT FOUR INCH LEVELING LEGS.
NOTE
To comply with National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) requirements within
the United States, unit base must be sealed to counter top.
1. Place unit in operating location on countertop meeting requirements of
SELECTING LOCATION.
2. Tilt unit up to expose bottom of base.
3. Remove the four leveling pads on the unit base at each corner.
4. Liberally apply silastic sealant (such as Dow Corning RTV 731 or equivalent) on
base bottom edges.
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NOTE
Do not move unit after positioning or seal from base to countertop will be broken.
5. Lower unit into operating position on countertop to complete seal from
base to countertop.
6. Apply additional sealant around bottom of base. Seal must have a minimum radius
of 1/2” to prevent crevices and to ensure a complete seal.
7. Install DRIP TRAY (on page 12) on unit, then install CUP REST (on page 12)
in drip tray.
UNIT WITH FOUR INCH LEVELING LEGS
1. Place unit in operating location on countertop meeting requirements of
SELECTING LOCATION. Make sure unit is sitting level and solid by adjusting
the four leveling legs.
5. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
A. Mix product as instructed by product manufacturer in preparation to ll unit bowl.
B. Plug unit power cord into electrical outlet with proper electrical requirements.
C. Fill bowl with product as instructed.
D. Install bowl cover, then check for leaks.
E. Press pump motor switch, located on lower side(s) of unit, to the “ON” position.
Spray tube will begin pumping product to top of bowl.
F. Press refrigeration switch, located on the lower rear left hand side of unit to the
“ON” position.
G. Allow refrigeration system to operate for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
6. OPERATION
A. UNIT EQUIPPED WITH FAUCET
1. Press cup against faucet bail to dispense product. When cup is full, release bail.
On units equipped with PULL handle, grasp handle with one hand while holding
cup with the other hand under faucet and pull on handle. Release handle when
cup is full.
7. OPERATING CONTROLS AND SWITCHES
A. ELECTRICAL SWITCHES
1. Locate pump motor switch(es) on lower right hand and/or lower left hand side rail
support. Forward switch on the left hand rail turns on left hand spray drive motor.
Switch(es) on the right hand rail turn on the right hand spray drive motor(s).
2. Locate refrigeration switch on lower rear left hand side rail support. This switch
turns the refrigeration system on and off.
B. FAUCET BAIL OR PULL HANDLE
1. Press cup against faucet bail or pull on handle to dispense drink from bowl.
Release to stop dispensing.
8. DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
A. Make sure bowl contains enough product for proper operation. Stainless steel evaporator
can must be covered.
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B. Make sure spray tube assemblies are operating properly and circulating product in bowl.
C. Make sure drip tray is clean and clean cup rest is in place in drip tray.
WARNING
Disconnect electrical power to unit to prevent personal injury before attempting any internal
maintenance. Only QUALIFIED personnel should service internal components or electrial wiring.
9. PERIODIC INSPECTION
A. Make sure bowl contains sufcient amount of product for proper operation.
IMPORTANT
Dome should always be covered with product.
B. Make sure spray tube is operating properly to circulate product in bowl.
C. Check dispensing valve for dripping that may indicate adjustment is required or repair is
necessary. If adjustment is required, adjust as instructed.
NOTE
Circulating air, required to cool the refrigeration system condenser coil, is drawn in through
grill on back and is discharged out through grills on sides of unit. Restricting air in and out
of unit will decrease its cooling efciency.
IMPORTANT
Condenser coil should be periodically checked for excessive amounts of dust, lint, and grease
which will restrict air ow through the coil and cause loss of cooling efciency. Clean condenser
lter as instructed.
D. Make sure drip tray is clean and clean cup rest is in place in drip tray.
10. ADJUSTMENTS
A. FAUCET DRIP ADJUSTMENTS
Provided faucet internal parts are in good condition, faucet drip may be stopped by
performing the following steps:
1. Using a screwdriver, turn pivot pin very slightly to the right (clockwise) or to the left
(counterclockwise) until dripping stops.
2. Test dispense faucet and note if faucet drip has stopped after dispensing.
B. ADJUSTING SPRAY DRIVE MAGNET (PAGE 14)
Clearance between spray drive magnet and bottom of platform must be maintained
for proper operation of spray tube assembly. Adjust spray drive magnet positioning
as follows:
1. Unplug power cord from electrical outlet.
2. Remove drip tray from unit.
3 Remove the two screws securing front panel, then remove panel for access to
pump motor and drive magnet.
4. Rotate motor shaft until hex-type set screw is visible on spray drive magnet as
shown.
IMPORTANT
Clearance between bottom of platform and spray drive magnet must be 1/16”
which is approximate thickness of set screw ALLEN WRENCH.
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5. Check clearance between bottom side of platform and spray drive magnet for
clearance specied in preceding IMPORTANT note. If clearance is not adequate,
loosen set screw and slide spray drive magnet up or down to proper clearance,
then securely tighten the set screw. (Page 14)
6. Install front panel and secure with the two screws removed in step 1.
7. Plug power cord into electrical outlet.
8. Test spray system by energizing pump motor via pump motor switch.
9. Install drip tray on unit.
11. CLEANING AND SANITIZING
A. DAILY CLEANING
IMPORTANT
DO NOT wash removed parts in mechanical dishwasher!
1. Place pump switch(es) on side of unit in “OFF” position.
2. Remove bowl cover(s)
3. Remove spray tube assembly by facing front of unit, grasp spray tube at top, then
with a brisk snap, push the tube straight back and pull up.
4. Wash spray tube assembly thoroughly in sanitizing solution using
CLEANING BRUSH.
5. Install spray tube assembly back inside product bowl. Make sure spray tube
assembly is pressed down far enough into well until it snaps into place.
6. Wash bowl cover in sanitizing solution, wipe driptray with clean cloth, then
install on unit.
7. If unit contains more than one bowl and spray tube assembly, repeat preceding
steps 2-6 to wash spray tube assemblies and bowl covers.
8. Pour cup of hot water between bowl and cabinet cover to rinse condensation drain
tube connect to drip tray.
9. Remove cup rest and drip tray. Wash cup rest and drip tray in warm water,
then dry with a clean cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE TYPE CLEANERS.
10. Clean all external surfaces of unit with sponge. Rinse out sponge with clean water,
then wring excess water out of sponge and wipe off all external surfaces of unit.
Wipe unit dry with soft cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE TYPE CLEANERS.
11. Install cup rest and drip tray on unit.
12. Place pump motor switch(es) in the “ON” position.
13. Dispense product from unit to ush sanitizing solution residue from inside
dispensing faucets.
12. SANITIZING
NOTE
Unit should be sanitized every 90 days as instructed following
Sanitizer Manufacturer’s recommendation.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT wash removed parts in mechanical dishwasher!
A. Place pump motor switch(es) of units in “OFF” position.
B. Unplug unit power cord from electrical outlet.
C. Remove bowl cover(s) and drain remaining product from bowl(s).
D. Disassemble and clean dispensing faucet(s) as follows:
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1. Grasp dispensing valve bonnet. Turn bonnet to the left (counterclockwise), then lift
bonnet up and out of valve.
2. Using CLEANING BRUSH (Item 1), thoroughly clean inside of dispensing valve
body with warm water.
3. Using CLEANING BRUSH, thoroughly clean dispensing valve bonnet with
warm water.
4. Install dispensing valve bonnet in valve body by pushing down on bonnet, then
turn bonnet to the right (clockwise) to lock in place.
5. Disassemble and clean remaining dispensing faucets by repeating step 1-4.
E. Clean product bowl(s) as follows:
1. Remove spray tube assembly from inside bowl by facing front of unit, grasp spray
tube at top, then with a brisk snap, push tube straight back and pull up.
2. Remove bowl from unit by lifting straight up off evaporator dome.
3. Wash bowl cover, bowl and gasket, and spray tube assembly in mild soap
solutions using CLEANING BRUSH. Rinse with plain water then wipe dry with a
clean soft cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE TYPE CLEANERS.
4. Place bowl upside down on at surface. Wet bowl gasket with water, then place
gasket in bowl with gasket ange down as shown in (gure 4.1, on page 13).
5. Wet evaporator dome (see gure 2-2) with damp cloth. Lower bowl around
evaporator dome rocking bowl from front to back to facilitate gasket sliding
down over dome.
6. Place spray tube assembly down into spray tube well in bottom of bowl.
Make sure spray tube assembly is pressed down far enough into well until it
snaps into place.
7. If applicable, repeat preceding steps 1-6 to clean additional bowl covers, bowls,
gaskets and spray tube assemblies.
F. Sanitizing inside of product bowl(s) as follows:
1. Using a clean empty container, prepare 3 gallons of sanitizing solution by using
70˚F to 100˚F (max) plain water and required sanitizer mix to provide 50 ppm
of chlorine.
2. Pour 3 gallons of mixed sanitizing solution into bowl. Wash inside surface of bowl
and external surface of evaporator dome and spray tube assembly with
sanitizing solution. MAKE SURE SANITIZING SOLUTION MAKES CONTACT
WITH ALL SURFACES INSIDE BOWL.
3. If unit is equipped with more than one product bowl, repeat preceding steps
1 and 2 to sanitize inside of other product bowl(s).
G. Install bowl cover(s), then plug unit power cord into electrical outlet.
H. Place pump motor switch(es) in the “ON” position.
I. Allow spray tube assembly(s) to operate for a minimum of ve minutes, then turn pump
motor switch(es) in the “OFF” position.
J. Unplug unit power cord from electrical outlet.
K. Dispense all sanitizing solution from product bowl(s). Rinse with fresh water.
L. Mix product as instructed by product manufacturer in preparation to ll product bowls.
M. Plug unit power cord into electrical outlet, then ll product bowl(s) with product.
N. Install bowl cover(s), then place pump motor switch(es) in the “ON” position.
13. CLEANING REFRIGERATION CONDENSER COIL
NOTE
Area around unit must be kept free of obstructions at all times. Circulating air, required to cool
the condenser coil, is drawn in through grill and lter on back panel and is discharged through
grills on sides of unit. Restricting air in and out of unit will decrease cooling efciency and cause
compressor damage.
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IMPORTANT
Excessive accumulation of dust, lint, and grease on condenser coil or lter will restrict
air ow through condenser coil and cause loss of cooling efciency. Perform following
procedure to clean condenser coil.
A. Unplug power cord from electrical outlet.
B. Remove screws securing back panel, then remove panel for access to lter and
condenser coil.
C. Wash lter
D. Vacuum or use soft brush to clean condenser coil. If available, use low pressure
compressed air.
E. Install lter and back panel and secure with screws.
F. Plug power cord into electrical outlet.
14. REPLENISHING PRODUCT SUPPLY
A. Mix product as instructed by product manufacturer.
B. Place pump motor switch in the “OFF” position.
C. Remove bowl cover, ll then place pump motor switch in the “ON” position.
15. PRODUCT FLAVOR CHANGE
A. Sanitize unit as instructed, then ll bowl with new avor product.
16. TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
1. Spray tube not A. Bowl not properly installed. A. Make sure bowl
operating is setting
squarely on unit
& is pushed all
the way down.
B. Spray tube not properly Installed. B. Make sure
spray tube is
pushed all the
way down in the
well and snaps
into place.
C . Residue buildup on impeller. C. Remove spray
tube and clean
thoroughly.
D. Drive magnet out of adjustment. D. See Adjustment
Section for details.
E. Pump motor switch defective. E. Replace pump
motor switch.
F. Pump motor defective. F. Replace pump
motor.
G. Pump motor only runs if G. Worn impeller
spray tube is removed. shaft or impeller
bearing. Replace.
H. Starts to pump when turned on, H. Drive magnet or
but stops right away. impeller has lost
their magnetism
Replace.
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2. Product leaking A. Bowl gasket improperly installed. A. Reinstall bowl
gasket.
RIBBED SIDE
OF BOWL
GASKET
SHOULD ALWAYS
FACE
EVAPORATOR
DOME BASE.
B. Worn or damaged bowl gasket. Replace bowl
gasket.
3. Compressor does A. Refrigeration switch in the “OFF” A. Turn switch to
not operate position. “ON” position.
B. Product cold enough. B. Refrigeration not
called for.
C. Unit power cord unplugged. C. Plug cord into
electrical outlet.
D. No power source. Blown Fuse or D. Replace fuse or
tripped circuit breaker. reset circuit
breaker. Note:
Fuse is not part of
unit. Be sure
electrical circuit is
not overloaded.
E. Low Voltage. E. Voltage must be at
least 103 VAC at
compressor
terminals when
compressor is
trying to start.
F. Loose, disconnected, or broken F. Tighten or connect
wiring. connections or
replace broken
wiring.
G. Overload protector cut out; G. Compressor will
overheated compressor. not cool enough to
Condenser fan motor not restart. Refer to
operating. “CONDENSER
FAN MOTOR NOT
OPERATING” in
this section.
H. Inoperative overload protector H. Replace overload
or relay. or relay.
I. Inoperative compressor I. Call Schroeder
America
4. Compressor operates all A. Unit located in excessively hot A. Relocate unit or
the time but product does area or air circulation through clean condenser
not cool. condenser coil is dirty or clogged. and lter.
B. System low on refrigerant. B. Call Schroeder
America.
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5. Condenser fan motor does NOTE: If overload protector cuts out compressor, condenser
not operate fan motor will continue to operate; otherwise,
troubleshooting condenser fan motor is the same as for
“COMPRESSOR DOES NOT OPERATE”.
A. Jumper wires loose or A. Tighten connection
disconnected. or replace wires.
B. Fan blade obstructed. B. Remove
obstruction.
C. Defective condenser fan motor. C. Replace.
NOTES:
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