Follett DB650 Service Manual

Ice Pro™ DB650, EDB650 Automatic

Ice Bagging and Dispensing System

Order parts online
www.follettice.com

Installation, Operation and Service Manual

Following installation, please forward this manual

to the appropriate operations person.

801 Church Lane • Easton, PA 18040, USA
Toll free [phone] • [phone]
Fax [phone] • www.follettice.com

220V 60Hz

models only

230V 50Hz

models only

00913509R02

Contents

Welcome to Follett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Clearance and access information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Ice type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Icemaker weight limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Container sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Bag pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Dimensions and clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Utility connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Bag pin installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Foot pedal accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Bag installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Adjusting drain pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Brush bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Sanitize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Filling other containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

How the dispenser works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Control functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cleaning and sanitizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

DB650 wiring diagram, upper control box . . . . . . 14

DB650 wiring diagram, lower control box . . . . . . . 15

EDB650 wiring diagram, upper control box . . . . . 16

EDB650 wiring diagram, lower control box . . . . . 17

Before calling for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Replacement parts & accessories . . . . . . 19

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Upper chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Lower chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Lower chassis (cont.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Dispense auger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Electrical system, upper box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Electrical system, lower box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Follett Corporation
Equipment Return Policy

Follett equipment may be returned for credit under the following conditions:

1. The equipment is new and unused.

2. A return authorization number has been issued by customer service within 30 days after shipment.

3. Follett receives the equipment at the factory in Easton, PA within 30 days after issuance of the return authorization number.

4. The equipment must be returned in Follett packaging. If the packaging has been damaged or discarded, Follett will forward, at the customer’s
expense, new packaging.

Note: Return freight charges are the responsibility of the customer. If equipment is returned and is damaged because of improper packaging,

Follett Corporation will not be held responsible.

Credit will be issued when:
The equipment has been inspected by Follett and deemed suitable to be returned to stock.

Note: A 15% restocking charge will be deducted from the credit. If the cost to return the product to stock exceeds 15%, the actual cost will be

deducted.

2

Welcome to Follett

Follett ice dispensers enjoy a well-deserved reputation for excellent performance, long-term reliability and
outstanding after-the-sale support. To ensure that this dispenser performs as intended, we ask that you take
a moment to review this manual before beginning the installation of the dispenser. Should you have any
questions or require technical help at any point, please call our technical service group, [phone] or
[phone].

Before you begin

After uncrating and removing all packing material, inspect the equipment for concealed shipping damage. If
damage is found, notify the shipper i mmediately and contact Follett Corporation so that we can help in the
ling of a claim, if necessary.

Check your paperwork to determine which model you have. Follett model numbers are designed to provide
information about the type and capacity of Follett ice dispensing equipment. Following is an explanation of the
different model numbers in the Ice Pro series.

DB650SA

SA = Semi-Automatic ice dispensing and bagging

650 – 650 lbs maximum bin capacity

DB – Dispensing bin - 220/60 Hz
EDB – Dispensing bin - 230/50 Hz

Important cautions

!

Storage area of dispenser contains mechanical, moving parts. Keep hands and arms clear of
this area at all times. If access to this area is required, power to unit must be disconnected rst.

Ice is slippery. Maintain counters and oors around dispenser in a clean and ice-free condition.

Ice is food. Follow recommended cleaning instructions to maintain cleanliness of delivered ice.

Should local codes require a hard-wired connection and/or shielded wiring, eliminate the cord(s)
and plug(s) and follow the appropriate wiring diagram.

Dispenser can accommodate most cube or cubelet ice up to 1" square. Crushed, ake, or nugget

ice cannot be used. Use of these ice types can jam dispenser and will void warranty. For
questions about ice compatibility, call Follett’s customer service group toll free at [phone]
or [phone].

Always disconnect power before cleaning or servicing the dispenser.

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 are supervised
or provided 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.

3

Specications

Electrical

DB650 – The Ice Pro DB650 dispenser requires a separate electrical circuit from the icemaker. Equipment

ground required. Standard electrical - 220V, 60Hz, 1 phase, maximum fuse – 5 amps, 15 amp circuit, NEMA
6-15 receptacle. The cord length is approximately 7' from right rear. A plug is provided.

EDB650 – The Ice Pro DB650 dispenser requires a separate electrical circuit from the icemaker.

Equipment ground required. Standard electrical - 230V, 50Hz, 1 phase, maximum fuse – 5 amps, 15 amp circuit,
max power - 3450 watts. The cord length is approximately 7' from right rear. A plug is not provided.

Plumbing

Drain 1" PVC FPT for bin drain – run to oor drain.

Note: Drains should be hard-piped and insulated. Maintain at least 1/4" per foot (1 cm per 48 cm run) slope

on drain line run. Do not tee into icemaker drain line.

Clearance and access information

Door entry

less than 34.5" (877 mm).

Service clearance

Ice type

Dispenser can accommodate most cube/cubelet ice up to 1" square as well as Follett Horizon™ Chewblet® ice.
Crushed, ake, or other manufacturers nugget ice cannot be used. Use of these ice can jam dispenser and will
void warranty. For questions about ice compatibility, call Follett’s technical service group toll free at
[phone] or [phone].

– Installation sites must have an unobstructed path to installation location with door openings no

– A minimum of 12" (305 mm) to right of unit is necessary for service.

Icemaker weight limit

Icemaker mounted directly on top of bin must not exceed 800 lbs (363 kg).

Environment

Intended for indoor use only - operating temperature range of 40 - 100 F (4 – 38 C). Not suitable for installation
in an area where a water jet could be used. (The dispenser should not be cleaned with a water jet or be
exposed to water jet used to clean surrounding areas) The dispenser has to be placed in a horizontal position.
The dispenser is only to be installed in locations where it can be overseen by trained personnel.

Container sizes

Unit acco mmodates bag sizes up to 20 lbs (9 kg) / 27.35" (695 mm) high.

Dispense chute compatible with carts and containers up to 28" (712 mm) high.

Bag pins

Bag pins may be adjusted to accommodate bag hole centers from 5" (127 mm) to 10" (254 mm).

4

Dimensions and clearances

33.75" (858 mm)

29.75" (756 mm)

Front view

12" (305 mm)

Service

Clearance

28"
(712 mm)
max. cart

26"

(661 mm)

max. bag

48.25" (1226 mm)

30.75" (782 mm)

Side view

65

"

(1651 mm)

19.88"

(505 mm)

1" FPT drain

34.25"

(870 mm)

8.63"

(220 mm)

1" FPT drain

Notes

Follett Horizon icemakers and other icemakers less than 30" wide require a top that adds 2" to standard
unit height.

5

Installation

Location

A minimum of 12" (305 mm) to the right of the unit must be available
for service clearance (see dimensions and clearances - page 5).
Allow access to front of unit for bagging operation and dispensing.

Leveling

Leveling the unit is important for the proper operation of any
top mounted icemaker. The dispenser is shipped with the legs in the
fully retracted position. Each leg may be adjusted independently by
turning clockwise to lower the leg or counterclockwise to raise the
leg. Do not remove legs; interference will occur with the bag stand
and dispense chute.

Fig. 1 Bottom view

8.25"

(210 mm)

Utility connections

Bin drain

Drain connection is made to the 1" FPT PVC tting (Fig. 1). Leave a
minimum of 1/4" per foot (1 cm per 46 cm run) slope on drain line run.

Insulate the entire run length to prevent condensation from forming on
outside of drain line.

Note: Avoid excessive tightening force when connecting to this tting.

Note: Do not apply excessive heat if any sweating of ttings is

necessary. Heat conduction through metal may melt threads in
plasticdrain.

Drain pan

The drain pan on the bag stand may be drilled out and plumbed
if desired. Use an 11/16" drill bit, a 3/4" FPT elbow and PVC glue.
Plumb with exible tubing to allow for height adjustment.

Electrical

Electrical connections to be in accordance with local and NEC
codes. Each dispenser and icemaker require separate circuits.
Equipment ground required.

Note: 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 safety hazard.

13.5"

(343 mm)

drain

DB650

220V, 60Hz, 1 phase. Max. fuse – 5 amps, 15 amp circuit.
Provide NEMA 6-15 receptacle within 7' of right rear corner. Cord
and plug provided.

EDB650

230V, 50Hz, 1 phase. Max. fuse – 5 amps, 15 amp circuit, max
power - 3450 watts. Provide means of connection within 7' of right
rear corner. Cord provided without plug.

6

Bag pin installation

1. Position plastic bag pin nuts onto the rear slots of the bag stand
(Fig. 2).

2. Thread in and tighten bag pins.

Fig. 2

Foot pedal accessory

The optional foot pedal accessory allows dispensing of ice while
keeping your hands free. The pedal is placed on oor near bag
stand in front of the dispenser. It plugs into the 3-pin connector
located just under the control panel behind the blower motor
(Fig.3).

Bag installation

Note: Bag pins are designed to be used with bags mounted on wire
wickets. Do not install more than one wicket of bags at a time.

1. Move chute lever to up position (Fig. 4).

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

7

2. Adjust bag pin width to match that of the bag wicket
(Fig. 5). Center bag pins evenly.

Fig. 5

3. Remove rubber keepers from wicket and insert wicket wires

into bag pins. Transfer bags from wicket to bag pins. Slide 15
to 20 bags onto pins at a time until pins are full (Fig. 6).

4. Return chute lever to down position (Fig. 7). The
back of the chute holds bags to prevent more
than one opening at a time.

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

8

Adjusting drain pan

The drain pan may be raised or lowered to accommodate different
bag sizes and helps to support the bag while lling (Fig. 8). The
bottom of bags should rest on the tray when adjustment is correct.

1. Lift drain pan up and out of receiving slot on bag
stand base.

2. Insert drain pan in and down into desired receiving
slot on bag stand.

3. Marking the drain pan position makes future positioning easier.

Brush bracket

Mount the cleaning brush bracket to the top front left or right side
of the bin in one of the threaded inserts and hang cleaning brush
(Fig. 9).

Sanitize

Follow cleaning and sanitizing instructions before use - see
page13.

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

Icemaker

Follow icemaker manufacturer’s recommendations for installation.

Note: Icemaker mounted on top may not exceed 800 lbs (363kg).

Ensure that the drop zone of the ice does not fall onto the upper
right hand section of the bin (See shaded area in Fig. 10). Ice
falling from ice machine can hit this area of the bin and cause
damage to the icemaker.

Fig. 10

5.0"

(127 mm)

4.5"

(114 mm)

6.0"

(152 mm)

9