Classic Bubbler
™
Premix
Cold Beverage Dispensers
Operation Manual
Table of Contents
Unpacking & Installation Instructions ................... 3
Assembly .............................................................. 4
Product Preparation ............................................. 5
Disassembly .......................................................... 6
Routine Maintenance ............................................ 7
Helpful Hints .......................................................... 7
Preventative Maintenance ..................................... 8
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................... 9
Parts Identification ................................................. 10
MCX Mag-Drive Impeller ........................................ 12
GMCW
™
4003 Collins Lane
Louisville, KY 40245 USA
(502) 425-4776
(800) 695-4500 (USA & Canada only)
Fax: (502) 425-4664
Email: info@gmcw.com
www.gmcw.com
Prior authorization must be obtained from GMCW for
all warranty claims.
Retain this manual for future reference.
© GMCW, 2004
Printed in USA
0214 Form # CC-377-07
Part # 3682
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UNPACKING
Your dispenser is packed in 2 cartons: base pack and bowl pack. Unpack
base by opening bottom flaps. See Figure A.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. Do not leave base upside down as this can damage
refrigeration system.
2. Check that all 4 rubber feet are attached to legs after removing
from base pad. Check base pad or carton for missing feet and
replace on legs.
3. Never lift from louvres/ventilation slots. Instead, place fingers
under base plate.
INSTALLATION
1. Place base on counter. The appliance has to be placed in a vertical position.
See Figure B.
2. Leave sufficient air space (6”(15cm)) on sides for proper airflow and efficient operation.
See Figure B.
IMPORTANT: Failure to provide required airspace can damage unit.
3. Plug into properly grounded NEMA5-15R receptacle with a dedicated circuit breaker.
4. Assemble bowl parts and drain trays. See Assembly instructions (pgs 4-5). See Figure C.
5. 77°F - 86°F (25°C - 30°C) is suitable for the operation.
1. Roll chassis
up-side down
2. Open bottom flaps.
Fold back.
3. Hold flaps out of way.
Roll the carton over.
4. Lift off carton.
Remove bottom pad.
BOTTOM PAD
Figure A
Figure C
SPRAY TUBE
3/8” TAB
BOWL
GUIDE PIN
CHASSIS
FRONT
COOLING
PLATE
BEARING SLEEVE
IMPELLER
BOWL
GASKET
PUMP
COVER
LOCKDOWN
WASHER
SET-UP
6” (15 cm)
(all units)
6” (15 cm)
(all units)
Figure B
CAUTION
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience or 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 applicance.
Assembly
PLACE BEARING SLEEVE ON
GUIDE PIN
1
Note flat sides on outside of
guide pin and on inside of
bearing sleeve.
Line flat sides up until
bearing sleeve slides
down over guide pin and
rests on the cooling plate.
PLACE IMPELLER OVER
BEARING SLEEVE.
2
Put impeller over bearing
sleeve with fin side up.
Impeller
PLACE BOWL GASKET ON BOWL
3
Turn bowl upside down and
place bowl gasket over the neck
of the bowl. Moisten gasket
with water or a thin film of
lubricant.
earing Sleeve
B
PLACE PUMP COVER OVER GUIDE PIN
Place the pump cover over the guide
5
pin with the spray tube toward the front.
Note that the tab on the front of the pump
cover fits between the 2 locator buttons
or ridges on the bowl. Mini units bent part of spray tube faces front of bowl.
NOTE:Use agitator cover in place of
pump cover and spray tube for fresh
juice, drinks that foam (iced tea or dairy products), or heavy
viscous drinks.
INSTALL LOCKDOWN WASHER OR CLAMPS
6
Standard Units:
• Place lockdown washer over guide
pin.
• Push lockdown washer down and
into locking keyway.
• Turn lockdown washer
clockwise to lock into
place.
Mini Units:
LOCKDOWN
• Place lockdown washer
over guide pin.
• Push lockdown washer
down and into locking
keyway.
• Slide into locked
position.
PUMP COVER
CROSS RIBS
WASHER
LOCKING KEYWAY
3/8” TAB
“FRONT” OF
DISPENSER
(TOWARD VALVE AT
FRONT OF BOWL)
HEAD OF GUIDE PIN
PUT BOWL ON BASE
4
Place the neck of the bowl over center of the cooling
plate and with a back and forth downward motion, push
bowl down into place.
ASSEMBLE VALVE
7
AND HANDLE
Place handle (C) in the
two V-cuts in the front of
the handle bracket (B) and
push handle back.
From inside bowl, lower
the valve (A)through the
outlet hole, and through
the hole in the handle.
Release handle.
REPLACE DRIP PAN(S)
8
Place cover/grid on drip pan.
Place top edge of drip pan up
under lip on front panel.
Lower each drip pan so that the
tab goes down into the tab slot
and locks pan in place.
VALVE
O-RING
HANDLE
BASEPLATE
1. HOLD HANDLE IN “V”
NOTCHES & LIFT REAR
OF HANDLE UP.
2. FROM INSIDE THE
BOWL, LOWER THE
VALVE THROUGH
OUTLET HOLE, AND
THROUGH HOLE IN
THE HANDLE.
3. RELEASE HANDLE
FRONT PANEL LIP
TAB
SLOTS
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