Follett VU155N Series Installation, Operation And Service Manual

VU155N Series

Ice and Water Dispensers

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Installation, Operation and Service Manual

Service numbers above B50000

Following installation, please forward this manual

801 Church Lane • Easton, PA 18040, USA
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to the appropriate operations person.

00119602R04

Table of contents

Welcome to Follett Corporation
Important cautions
Speci cations
Installation

Installing dispenser in counter
Field wiring diagrams
Installing optional ice machine

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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Welcome to Follett

Follett equipment enjoys 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 [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  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 VU155 series.

VU155N0LP

Ice and valve actuation

Tower side (facing unit)

L – Left hand side
R – Right hand side

Beverage cooling

N – Ice and water only

Model series

P – Pushbutton
L – Lever

Number of valves

0 (N series only), 8 or 10

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.

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,  ake, 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 [phone].

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Speci cations

Electrical

Each ice machine and dispenser require a separate circuit with electrical disconnect within 10 ft (6 m). Equipment
ground required. Standard electrical – 115V, 60Hz, 1 phase. For ice machine circuit requirements, refer to the ice
machine speci cation sheet.

Model Dispenser
number amperage

VU155N series 2.4 amps

Plumbing

Dispenser 3/4" PVC pipe nipple for bin drain

3/4" PVC pipe nipple for drain pan drain

3/8" ID red line tubing for water in

Ice machine Refer to detailed speci cations in ice machine installation manual packed with ice machine

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Dimensions and clearances

Required clearances

51" (1295 mm) minimum above counter for installation if dispenser will be dropped into counter

36" (915 mm) minimum above counter for all units after installation for auger cleaning and servicing

12" (305 mm) minimum on side opposite ice chute for service

12" (305 mm) minimum on ice chute side if ice transport tube enters this side

12" (305 mm) minimum between dispenser side(s) and optional ice machine(s)

12"

Front View

counter top

31.25"

(794mm)

(305mm)

21.75"

(553mm)

ice
transport
tube

17"

(432 mm)

18.875"

(479mm)

Side View

6"

min

3/4"

PVC

slip

joint

drain

18.875"

(479mm)

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

27.375" (696mm)

12" (305mm)

12" min.

(305mm)

air break*

electrical

connections

Manual load unit

49.75"

(1264mm)

28"

(712mm)

*DO NOT CONNECT

AIR BREAK TO

DRAIN SYSTEM

2.8125"
(71mm)

3.5"

(889mm)

18.5"

(470mm)

air break*

power

bin signal

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3/4 PVC
drain pan
drain

3/8 water inlet

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 – 229 mm) adjustable leg accessory,

or equivalent. Do not hang dispenser on  ange.

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.

Plan View

counter cut-out

30.375"

(772mm)

+.125"

- .125"

+3 mm

- 3 mm

Front of counter

26.25"

+ .125"

- .125"

(667mm)

+3 mm

- 3 mm

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

3. Place dispenser in counter onto support blocks.

4. Attach adjustable legs to dispenser.

5. Remove support blocks and lower dispenser feet to  oor.

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

7. Apply a bead approximately 1/4" (6 mm) 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" (4 mm) radius.

8. Install a PVC drain line with at least a 1/4" per foot (20 mm per 1 m) slope. Insulate drain line to prevent
condensation.
Note: Do not apply excessive heat if any sweating of  ttings 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 (3 m) of dispenser and ice machine for servicing.

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