The IDC series of dispensers solves your ice and beverage service needs in a sanitary, space saving,
economical way. Designed to be manually filled with ice from any remote ice-making source, these
dispensers will dispense cubes (up to 1–1/4 inch in size), cubelets, and compressed (not flaked). In
addition, the units include beverage faucets, a cold plate, an internal carbonator tank and an external
pump for the carbonator, and are designed to be supplied direct from syrup tanks with no additional
cooling required.
Read and follow all safety instructions in this manual and on the machine (decals, labels, and laminated
cards).
Read and understand all applicable OSHA (Occupation Safety and Health Administration) safety
regulations before operating the machine.
Recognize Safety Alerts
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see it in this manual or on the machine be alert to the
potential of personal injury or damage to the machine.
Different Types of Alerts
There are 3 types of safety alerts:
DANGER — Indicates an immediate hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in seri-
ous injury, death, or equipment damage.
WARNING — Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in
serious injury, death, or equipment damage.
CAUTION — Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in
minor or moderate injury or equipment damage.
Safety Tips
• Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and safety signs on the machine.
• Keep safety signs in good condition and replace missing or damaged safety signs.
• Learn how to operate the machine and how to use the controls properly.
• Do not let anyone operate the machine without proper training. This appliance is not intended for use
by very young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep your machine in proper working condition and do not allow unauthorized modifications to the
machine.
Qualified Service Personnel
CAUTION — Only trained and certified electrical, plumbing and refrigeration technicians should
service this unit. ALL WIRING AND PLUMBING MUST CONFORM TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL
CODES.
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) Warning
WARNING — CO2 Displaces Oxygen. Strict Attention must be observed in the prevention of
CO2 gas leaks in the entire CO2 and soft drink system. If a CO2 gas leak is suspected, particularly
in a small area, immediately ventilate the contaminated area before attempting to repair the leak.
Personnel exposed to high concentration of CO2 gas will experience tremors which are followed
rapidly by loss of consciousness.
Shipping And Storage
CAUTION — Before shipping, storing, or relocating the Unit, syrup systems must be sanitized
and all sanitizing solution must be purged from the syrup systems. All liquids, after sanitizing, must
be purged from the unit. A freezing ambient environment will cause residual sanitizing solution or
water remaining inside the Unit to freeze resulting in damage to the internal components.
IMPORTANT: TO THE INSTALLER.
It is the responsibility of the Installer to ensure that the water supply to the dispensing equipment
is provided with protection against backflow by an air gap as defined in ANSI/ASME A112. 1.2–
1979; or an approved vacuum breaker or other such method as proved effective by test.
Water pipe connections and fixtures directly connected to a potable water supply shall be sized, installed,
and maintained according to Federal, State, and Local laws.
1.Locate the dispenser indoors on a level counter top.
A. LEG OPTION
Unpack the four (4) legs and install them into the threaded holes provided in the bottom of the
unit. The installer must provide flexibility in the product and utility supply to permit shifting the
position of the dispenser sufficiently to clean the area beneath it. The dispenser MUST be
placed in a horizontal position.
B. COUNTER MOUNTING
The ice dispenser must be sealed to the counter. The template drawing (see Figure 2) indicates
where openings can be cut in the counter. Locate the desired position for the dispenser, then
mark the outline dimensions on the counter using the template drawings. Cut openings in the
counter.
Apply a continuous bead of
4-inch inside of the unit outline dimensions and around all openings. Then, position the unit on the
counter within the outline dimensions. All excess sealant must be wiped away immediately.
2.The beverage tubes, drain tube and power cord are routed through the large opening in the bottom
of the unit. See the MOUNTING TEMPLATE (Figure 2) for locating the required clearance opening
in the counter for these utility lines.
3.DRIP TRAY DRAIN ASSEMBLY (see Figure 3): Route the drain tube to an open drain with the end
of the tube above the “flood” level of the drain. Use the tubing, fittings, clamps, and insulation
provided with the Dispenser to assemble the drain. The completed drain line
continuously downward and contain no “traps” or improper drainage will result.
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NSF International (NSF) silastic sealant (Dow 732 or equal) approximately 1/
must pitch
NOTE: This equipment must be installed with adequate backflow protection to comply with
federal, state, and local codes.
NOTE: IMI Cornelius Inc. recommends that a water shutoff valve and water filter be installed in
the plain water inlet supply line. A Cornelius Water Filter (P/N 313860000) and QUICK
DISCONNECT SET (P/N 313867000) are recommended.
CAUTION: Check the minimum flow rate and the maximum pressure of the plain water inlet supply
line. MINIMUM FLOW RATE MUST BE AT LEAST 125-GALLONS PER HOUR. If flow rate is less
than 125-gallons per hour, starving off the carbonator water pump will occur. Starving will allow the
carbonator water pump to overheat causing the safety thermostat on the pump outlet to stop the
water pump motor. Overheating could occur if the plain water supply line flow rate drops below 125gallons per hour. INCOMING PLAIN WATER INLET SUPPLY LINE WATER TO PUMP PRESSURE
MUST REMAIN A MINIMUM OF 10 psi BELOW THE CARBONATED CO
PRESSURE. (Example: Carbonator CO2 operating pressure is 75 psi and the maximum water
pressure can be no more than 65 psi, etc.). Water over pressure (higher CO2 operating pressure)
can cause carbonator flooding, malfunction, and leakage through the carbonator relief valve. If
water is exceeding maximum pressure specifications, a Water Pressure Regulator Kit must be
installed in the plain water inlet supply line. If fitting connector is not available, tap into the plain
water supply line with a 3/8 flare saddle valve.
4.Locate the carbonator pump assembly and connect to power cord from the Ice/Drink Unit to the
pump. The cord is connected to the unit’s electrical box and has an electrical connector on the end
that plugs into a receptacle in the junction box at the carbonator pump assembly. Connect inlet
water to pump and pump outlet to Ice/Drink Unit using 3/8-inch food-grade tubing. Disable the pump
from operating by switching the switch in the carbonator pump assembly junction box to the OFF
position.
5.Connect the beverage system product tubes as indicated in applicable Flow Diagram Figure 4 or
Figure 5. This work should be done by a qualified service person.
NOTE: See applicable Flow Diagram (see Figure 4 or Figure 5) or Decal on the lower front of the
unit for the location of syrup and water connections.
6.Clean the hopper interior (see CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS in Owner’s Manual).
7.Connect the unit power cord to a 120 volt, 60 cycle, 3-wire grounded receptacle. For 220-240 Volt
International Units, a 3-wire power cord is provided. An adapter plug for the particular country will
need to be provided by the Installer.
ADJUST CARBONATOR CO2 REGULATORAND TURN WATER INLET SUPPLY
LINE ON
CAUTION: Before connecting the CO2 regulator assembly to a CO2 cylinder, turn the regulator
adjusting screw to the left (counterclockwise) until all tension is relieved from the adjusting screw
spring.
1.Open (counterclockwise) CO
the valve fully to back-seat the valve. (Back-seating the valve prevents leakage around the valve
shaft).
2.The carbonator CO
3.Open one of the post-mix dispensing valves to exhaust trapped air inside the carbonator tank.
CAUTION: Never operate the carbonator pump with the water inlet supply line shutoff valve closed.
“Dry running” the water pump will burn out the pump. A pump damaged in this manner is not
covered by warranty.
4.Open the water inlet supply line shutoff valve.
UNIT OPERATION
WARNING: The unit must be electrically grounded to avoid possible fatal electrical shock or serious
injury to the operator. The unit power cord is equipped with a three-prong plug. If a three-hole
(grounded) electrical outlet is not available, use an approved method to ground the unit.
1.Connect electrical power to the Unit.
2.Check for water and CO
3.Enable the carbonator pump by turning the switch ON. The switch is located on the junction box of
the carbonator pump. The water pump will start and fill the carbonator tank with carbonated water.
The water pump will stop when the carbonator tank is full. The carbonator pump will now cycle on
whenever a drink is dispensed and the liquid level in the carbonator tank drops below the low level
probe (approximately 22 oz).
4.Dispense a drink until the carbonator pump cycles on. The refill time should be about 5 - 7 seconds.
5.If the carbonator pump appears to be short-cycling where the refill time is 1 - 2 seconds, refer to the
Troubleshooting section.
2 cylinder valve slightly to allow lines to slowly fill with gas, then open
2 regulator is fixed at a nominal 75 psi.
2 leaks and tighten any loose connections.
NOTE: The dispenser is not designed for a wash down environment and must not be placed in an
area where a water jet could be used.
The rate at which ice is dispensed can be adjusted by varying the opening of the gate restrictor plate as
illustrated in Figure 1. Reducing the dispense rate of ice is especially desirable when using glasses or
other containers with small openings. To adjust the gate restrictor plate, loosen the (4) nuts that hold the
ice chute assembly to the bin. The restrictor plate can now be moved up or down. When the restrictor
plate is fully up, the ice gate opening is 2-1/2” in height, and the maximum rate of ice dispense is
available (approximately 3 oz/sec). Retighten the (4) nuts to set the desired restrictor plate opening. DO NOT EXCEED 50 IN-LB of torque.
DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE INSTALLING,
!
REMOVING, OR ADJUSTING RESTRICTOR.
INSTALL PLATE
ON STUDS AS
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SHOWN
ADJUSTMENT
4X
MAX TORQUE
50 in.-lb.
Figure 1. Gate Restrictor Plate
NOTE: Tighten (4) nuts for fastening lower ice chute in place to 50 in-lbs (max). Draw all four nuts
tight uniformly.
IMPORTANT: Only qualified personnel should service internal components or electrical wiring.
WARNING: If repairs are to be made to a product system, remove quick disconnects from the
applicable product tank, then relieve the system pressure before proceeding. If repairs are to be
made to the CO
pressure before proceeding. If repairs are to be made to the refrigeration system, make sure
electrical power is disconnected from the unit.
Should your unit fail to operate properly, check that there is power to the unit and that the hopper
contains ice. If the unit does not dispense, check the following chart under the appropriate symptoms to
aid in locating the defect.
SymptomCauseRemedy
system, stop dispensing, shut off the CO2 supply, then relieve the system
2
Dispenser Troubleshooting
Blown fuse or circuit
breaker
Agitator does not
turn
Short circuit in electrical wiringRepair Wiring
Inoperable agitator motor (shorted
motor)
No powerRestore power or plug in unit
Improperly installed upper ice chute
assembly (Reed switch is not being
activated)
Inoperable reed switchReplace reed switch
Electrical board driver circuit is
defective
Gear motor has open circuitReplace gear motor
Reed switch is not activated Improper
assembly of upper ice chute to lower
chute.
Broken wire in the 2-wire harness
leading to the reed switch
Replace gear motor
Check the upper ice chute assembly for
proper assembly and operation
Replace main control board
Check to make sure tongue of upper
chute engages into the back of the
lower chute, ensure upper chute
engages outside the lower chute, and
snap front of chute into place.
Repair of replace 2-wire harness
Bad connection at main control board,
J3, pins 2 &3
Stuck or bent ice lever (does not allow
gate to close and open reed switch)
Blocked drains in cold plateRemove access covers in cold plate
Repair connection or replace 2-wire
harness
Inspect gasket for proper position.
Examine gate plate to see if it slides
freely behind the lower ice chute.
Examine ice dispense lever to see if it is
bent.
cover & inspect/clean drains
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Beverage does not
dispense
Beverage is too
sweet
Unit will not
dispense
carbonated drinks.
Dispenses syrup
only.
Poor ice quality due to water quality or
Correct water quality or repair ice maker
ice maker problems
No 24VAC to valvesRestore 24 VAC to valves
No CO2 pressureRestore CO2 pressure
Valve brix requires adjustmentAdjust valve brix
Carbonator is not operatingRepair carbonator
No CO
City water pressure supply low or
inconsistent
CO
high.
in carbonatorRestore CO2 pressure in carbonator
2
Booster pump must be used if dynamic
water pressure drops below 40 psig.
pressure in carbonator tank is too
2
Check CO2 pressure regulator setting.
75 psig recommended. Relieve
pressure from carbonator tank.
Water valve will not openCheck electrical connection to water
valve. Check resistance of coil (should
be 9 ohms). Check for voltage at coil
when brand button is depressed.
Unit will not
dispense
carbonated drinks.
Spurts CO
and
2
syrup only.
Carbonator tank is empty, because tank
was emptied while power was applied
to unit. 5 minute time-out of carbonator
pump/motor occurred, and carbonator
pump is locked off.
Note that this can occur while the water
filter system is serviced or water supply
is shutoff. If drinks are drawn from the
dispenser while water pressure is
shutoff, the carbonator pump starts and
runs continuously, then shuts off on the
5 minute timeout.
Carbonated drinks
are flat (low on
CO
is outReplace CO
2
carbonation)
Carbonator tank is 100% filled because
the city water pressure exceeds the
carbonator tank CO2 pressure regulator
setting.
Low water pressureCould be caused by excessively long
runs (over 40 ft.) of 3/8” water supply
line.
Unplug the unit and reconnect the unit.
Main control board will reset, ice
agitation will occur, and carbonator tank
will refill to normal level.
1) low water pressure switch
deactivates carbonator pump, 2) after 5
minutes reset and retry carbonator
pump. If water supply is restored, the 5
minute timeout will not occur. Repeat
reset a second time, but on a third time,
then lockout carbonator pump, which
will generate a service call.
2
CO
setting for the carbonator tank is
2
75 psig, max water pressure is 60 psig.
If necessary, install a water pressure
regulating valve.
Increase line size to 1/2”
Low water pressureAdd water pressure booster pump
Plugged water filter.Change water filter
Water booster bladder has burstReplace water booster tank/bladder
Syrup supply is emptyReplace BIB
Watered down drink
dispensed
BIB pump not workingReplace BIB pump
No CO
BIB pump, or not enough pressure
or compressed air supply to
2
Check CO2 pressure regulator setting.
65 psig recommended. Replace CO
tank or fix compressor.
Carbonator Troubleshooting
SymptomCauseRemedy
Carbonator pump
does not start to fill
tank
Power cord for the carbonator pump
motor is not connected.
Carbonator pump is powered off the
main control board inside the electrical
box of the unit. Check that the umbilical
cord is connected from the unit to the
pump motor terminal box.
Power cord is
connected but
carbonator pump
Carbonator pump motor is disabled.Check the enable/disable switch on the
carbonator pump terminal box and
enable it, if necessary.
does not run.
Probes were dry, unit was powered up,
water was not turned on, and
carbonator did not fill.
This results in a 5 minute timeout.
Unplugging the unit and plugging it in
will reset the unit and start the
carbonator pump.
2
Water service was interrupted for more
than 5 minutes.
Unplugging the unit and plugging it in
will reset the unit and start the
carbonator pump.
Carbonator pump is
short cycling with
every drink drawn
Carbonator tank
overfills, overflows
through relief valve,
Lower liquid level probe reads “dry”
while upper probe reads “wet”
A. Poor electrical connections between
carbonator tank and main control board
Check color of leads going to probes.
Black should go to bottom probe and
white to top probe. Reverse if incorrect.
A. Check connections at carbonator
tank and at connector J4 on the main
control board.
and pump shuts off
after 5 minutes.
B. Broken wires between carbonator
B. Replace wire harness
tank and main control board
C. Defective liquid level probesC. Replace both liquid level probes
Contact your local syrup or beverage equipment distributor for additional information and troubleshooting
of beverage system.