Follett U155BR800A-W, U155BX, U155BXR800A-W, U155B, U155XR400A-W User Manual

Installation, Operation and Service Manual

U155 Series

Ice and Beverage Dispensers

208598R05

801 Church Lane • PO Box D, Easton, PA 18044, USA
Toll free [phone] • (888) 2-FOLLETT
[phone] • Fax [phone] • www.follettice.com

Following installation, please forward this manual

to the appropriate operations person.

Order parts online
www.follettice.com

Manual load unit

Model U155, U155X
Model U155B, U155BX

Automatic load unit
with one icemaker

Model U155R400A/W, U155XR400A/W
Model U155BR400A/W, U155BXR400A/W

Automatic load unit
with two icemakers

Model U155R800A/W, U155XR800A/W
Model U155BR800A/W, U155BXR800A/W

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Welcome to Follett Corporation
Important cautions
Specifications
Installation

Installing dispenser in counter
Electrical connections
Field wiring diagrams
Connecting beverage lines
Installing optional icemaker

Operation

How the dispenser works
Cleaning

Service

Dispense chute cover removal
Auger motor assembly removal
Gate assembly removal
Auger and auger tube removal
Dispenser wheel removal
Wiring diagrams

Troubleshooting
Replacement parts

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Table of contents

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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.

3. Follett receives the equipment at the factory in Easton, PA within 30 days of the issue 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.

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 delivers that same degree of service, 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 at [phone] or
(888) 2-FOLLETT 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 immediately and contact Follett Corporation so that we can help in the filing 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 U155 series.

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 first.

Ice is slippery. Maintain counters and floors around dispenser in a clean and ice-free condition.
Ice is food. Follow recommended cleaning instructions to maintain cleanliness of delivered ice.
Always disconnect power before cleaning or servicing the dispenser.
Failure to remove all sanitizer may result in health hazard.
Follett manual load dispensers can accommodate most cube/cubelet ices up to 1" square, or Follett

compressed nugget ice. Crushed, flake, bagged, nugget or congealed ice cannot be used. Use of
these ices can jam dispenser and void warranty. Separate any “waffle-like” sections of cubes before
adding to dispenser. For ice compatibility questions, please call Follett customer service at

[phone] or (888) 2-FOLLETT or [phone].

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Condenser type – A = air-cooled, W = water-cooled
Remote icemaker(s) capacity and refrigerant – 400 = 400 lbs (181kg)/day, R404A

800 = 800 lbs (363kg)/day, R404A
absence of = manual fill unit

B = beverage bath equipped. Absence of a B = no integral beverage cooling
Approximate manual load storage capacity in lbs
Dispenser configuration – U = undercounter

Presence of an X = 10 soda valves

Ice dispense chute location – R = right side, L = left side

U155BR400AXR

Specifications

Electrical

Each icemaker and dispenser require a separate circuit with with electrical disconnect within 10 ft (6m).
Equipment ground required. Standard electrical – 115V, 60Hz, 1 phase. Maximum dispenser fuse – 15 amps,
Maximum icemaker fuse – 20 amps each.

Model Icemaker Dispenser
number amperage amperage

Single-sided models

U155, U155X 2.4 amps
U155B, U155BX 4.4 amps
U155R400A/W, U155R400A/WX 11.0 amps 2.4 amps
U155BR400A/W, U155BR400A/WX 11.0 amps 4.4 amps
U155R800A/W, U155R800A/WX 11.0 amps ea (2) 2.4 amps
U155BR800A/W, U155BR800A/WX 11.0 amps ea (2) 4.4 amps

Plumbing

Dispenser 3/4" PVC pipe nipple for bin drain

3/4" PVC pipe nipple for drain pan drain
1" ID hose for beverage bath drain

Beverage connections

1/4" ID syrup beverage hose
3/8" ID carbonated water beverage hose
3/8" ID plain water beverage hose

Note: Drains should be hard piped and insulated. Maintain at least 1/4" per foot (6mm per 304mm run)

slope on drain line run.
Water disconnect within 10 feet (3m) of dispenser is suggested for automatic load units.
Follett recommends use of a Follett model AFSYSTMFL4S water filter on icemakers connected

to automatic fill dispensers.

Icemaker (detailed specifications may be found in icemaker installation manual

packed with icemaker)
3/8" OD push-in water in
3/4" MPT drain
3/8" FPT condenser inlet (water-cooled condenser only)
1/2" FPT condenser drain (water-cooled condenser only)

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Dimensions and clearances

Required clearances

51" (1295mm) minimum above counter for installation if dispenser will be dropped into counter
36" (915mm) minimum above counter for all units after installation for auger cleaning and servicing
12" (305mm) minimum on side opposite ice chute for service
12" (305mm) minimum on ice chute side if ice transport tube enters this side
12" (305mm) minimum between dispenser side(s) and optional icemaker(s)

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ice
transport
tube

17"

(432 mm)

Front View

counter top

18.875"
(479mm)

Automatic load unit with 2 icemakers

6"

min

18.875"
(479mm)

Automatic load unit with 1 icemaker

12"
min

37.25"

(947mm)

(10 valve unit)

31.25"

(794mm)

(8 valve unit)

beverage line

air break*
3/4 PVC slip

joint drain
electrical

connections

Manual load unit

21.75"

(553mm)

49.75"

(1264mm)

28"

(712mm)

*DO NOT

CONNECT TO

DRAIN SYSTEM

Side View

ice transport
tube entrance

25.8"

(656mm)

3.5"

(889mm)

18.5"

(470mm)

8.75"

(223mm)

27.375"

(696mm)

power

bin

signal

beverage
waterbath
overflow

beverage
drain pan
drain

3/4 PVC
slip joint

drain

6"

(153mm)

Installation

Installing dispenser in counter

Note: All dispensers must be supported from below with supplied 6" - 9" (153 – 229mm) adjustable leg accessory,

or equivalent. Do not hang dispenser on flange.
All dispensers must be installed level in both directions to ensure proper operation.

1. Check that dispenser location meets all requirements in this manual and cut counter as shown.

2. Place support blocks in cabinet to raise dispenser to a height of 12" (305mm)

3. Place dispenser in counter onto support blocks.

4. Attach adjustable legs to dispenser.

5. Remove support blocks and lower dispenser feet to floor.

6. Adjust legs for 1/8" (4mm) clearance between dispenser lip and countertop to verify there is no load on flange.

7. Apply a bead approximately 1/4" (6mm) in diameter of NSF-listed silicone sealant (Dow Corning RTV-732 or
equivalent) around perimeter of dispenser where it meets counter. Smooth sealant to a 1/8" (4mm) radius.

8. Install a PVC drain line with at least a 1/4" per foot (20mm per 1m) slope. Insulate drain line to prevent
condensation.

Note: Do not apply excessive heat if any sweating of fittings is necessary. Heat conduction through metal may

melt threads in plastic drain.
Do not reduce drain line size or tie drains together.

9. Make electrical connections in accordance with applicable wiring diagrams provided. Provide disconnects within
10 ft (3m) of dispenser and icemaker for servicing.

Plan View

units with up to 8 valves

counter cut-out

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Plan View

units with 10 valves

counter cut-out

30.375"

(772mm)

+.125"

- .125"

+3 mm

- 3 mm

Front of counter

26.25"

+.125"

- .125"

(667mm)
+3 mm

- 3 mm

36.375"

(924mm)

+.125"

- .125"
+3 mm

- 3 mm

26.25"

+.125"

- .125"

(667mm)
+3 mm

- 3 mm

Front of counter

Electrical connections

Model

U155, U155X,
U155B, U155BX

U155R400A/W,
U155R400A/WX,
U155BR400A/W,
U155BR400A/WX

U155R800A/W,
U155R800A/WX,
U155BR800A/W,
U155BR800A/WX

Electrical connection

Hard wiring of dispenser required

Dispenser power – hard wiring

required

Bin signal – cord and plug supplied
Icemaker – cord and plug supplied

on power and bin signal

Dispenser power – hard wiring

required

Bin signal – cord and plug supplied
Icemaker – cord and plug supplied on

power and bin signal

Circuit(s) required

115V, 60Hz, 1 phase
Max. fuse dispenser – 15 amps

115V, 60Hz, 1 phase
(2) circuits required

Dispenser – 15 amps max. fuse size
Icemaker – 20 amps max. fuse size

115V, 60Hz, 1 phase
(3) circuits required

Dispenser – 15 amps max. fuse size.
(2) icemakers – 20 amps max. fuse

size each

Field wiring diagrams

Note: Field wiring diagrams are intended to aid electricians or technicians in understanding how equipment

works. All field wiring must be installed in accordance with all local and NEC codes.

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Manual load models

Electric Power
Source

GND

W

B

GRN

X

15 AMP FUSED
DISCONNECT

Automatic load models

Electric Power
Source

GND

W

B

GRN

X

15 AMP FUSED
DISCONNECT

DISPENSER

LEFT JUNCTION BOX

W

B

GND
GRN

DISPENSER

LEFT JUNCTION BOX

W

B

GND

GRN

RIGHT JUNCTION BOX

BL

Y

RD

RIGHT JUNCTION BOX

BL

Y

RD

NOT
USED

ICEMAKER #1
(OPTIONAL)

LOWER JUNCTION BOX

ICEMAKER #2
(OPTIONAL)

LOWER JUNCTION BOX

B
W

W
B

ELECTRIC
POWER
SOURCE

ELECTRIC
POWER
SOURCE

LEGEND

WIRENUT FIELD
CONNECTIONS
EQUIPMENT

X

GROUND

B

BLACK
WHITE

W

GREEN

GRN

BL

BLUE
YELLOW

Y

RED

RD

UPPER JUNCTION BOX

GND

UPPER JUNCTION BOX

GND

X

X

W
B

GRN

W
B

GRN