Follett VU155K User Manual

Installation, Operation and Service Manual

VU155K Integral Cold Carbonation Series

Ice and Beverage Dispensers

00119610R00

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

Service numbers above B50000

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Welcome to Follett Corporation
Important cautions
Specifications
Installation

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

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

Table of contents

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.

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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, [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 VU155K 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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VU155K8LP

Ice and valve actuation

Tower side (facing unit)

L – Left hand side
R – Right hand side

Beverage cooling

K – Integral beverage cooling with cold carbonation

Model series

P – Pushbutton
L – Lever

Number of valves

0 (N series only), 8 or 10

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

VU155K series 11.0 amps ea 8.7 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" 45° flair fitting for water inlet

1/4" ID CO

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3/8" ID plain water inlet

Note: Set CO2 pressure to 75 psi and syrup pressure to 60 psi.

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 Refer to detailed specifications in icemaker installation manual packed with icemaker

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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)

6"

min

37.25"

(947mm)

(10 valve unit)

31.25"

(794mm)

(8 valve unit)

beverage line

carbonation pump

air break*

3/4 PVC slip
joint drain

electrical
connections

18.875"
(479mm)

Dispenser with 1 optional auto-fill icemaker kit(s)
Dispenser with 2 optional auto-fill icemaker kit(s)

12"
min

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.

Note: See instruction enclosed with carbonator pump for detailed installation instructions.

9. Use supplied bolts and lock washers to attach carbonator pump assembly to side of dispenser opposite ice
dispense tower. Tighten bolts securely.

10. Connect the 3/8" water line from the dispenser to the 3/8" male flare pump outlet connection.

11. Trace the pump power cord to identify the pump twist lock plug and connect to the female twist lock connector on
the dispenser.

12. 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

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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Installing optional auto-fill icemaker kit(s)

Correct installation of remote icemaker(s) is critical to proper performance of icemaker. Refer to installation
manual packed with icemaker for important details on ice transport tube run, ventilation requirements and other
installation requirements. Failure to comply with instructions may void warranty.

To start and operate dispenser

1. Follow detailed cleaning instructions in service manual before operating dispenser.

2. On units with Follett integral ice water bath beverage cooling (“B” models) only, slowly pour water into ice
water bath area to fill empty bath and submerge coils. Coils are submerged when water starts to flow out
overflow drain. DO NOT SPLASH WATER ON ELECTRICAL BOX. Once filled with water, add ice to bath
until ice covers top of water bath.

3. For manual load units, remove front drain pan or rear lid and fill storage area with approved ice.

Note: 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].

4. Turn power switch located on dispenser control box to ON position.

5. For automatic fill units, follow detailed instructions in icemaker installation section of installation manual, then
turn icemaker (bin signal) switch(es) located on dispenser control box to ON position and begin to make ice.

6. When dispenser has at least 6" (153mm) of ice in storage area, test operation.

If attaching
optional icemaker
accessory

DISPENSER

LEFT JUNCTION BOX RIGHT JUNCTION BOX

Electric
Power
Source

GND
GRN

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BL

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RD

ICEMAKER #1
(OPTIONAL)

LOWER JUNCTION BOX

ICEMAKER #2
(OPTIONAL)

LOWER JUNCTION BOX

B

W

W

B

ELECTRIC
POWER
SOURCE

ELECTRIC
POWER
SOURCE

UPPER JUNCTION BOX

GRN

GND

X

UPPER JUNCTION BOX

GRN

GND

X

LEGEND

WIRENUT FIELD

W

B

W

B

X

B

W

GRN

BL

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RD

CONNECTIONS
EQUIPMENT
GROUND

BLACK
WHITE

GREEN

BLUE
YELLOW
RED