Multiplex Blade Tower Owner’s Manual

BLADE TOWER

2 Valve Root Beer Dispenser

INSTALLATION & SERVICE GUIDE

Part Number 020001448

Notice: DO NOT throw this manual away.

This manual contains important information

regarding this product.

Manitowoc Beverage Equipment

2100 Future Drive  Sellersburg, IN 47172-1868 Tel: 812.246.7000, 800.367.4233  Fax: 812.246.9922 www.manitowocbeverage.com

In accordance with our policy of continuous product development and improvement, this information is subject to change at any time without notice.

April 01, 2008 REV0

Keep this manual at the dispenser location.

FOREWORD

Manitowoc Beverage Equipment (MBE) developed this manual as a reference guide for the owner/ operator, service agent, and installer of this equipment. Please read this manual before installation or operation of the machine. A qualified service technician should perform installation and startup of this equipment, consult the

If you cannot correct the service problem, call your MBE Service Agent or Distributor. Always have your model and serial number available when you call.

Your Service Agent___________________________________________________________________

Service Agent Telephone Number ______________________________________________________

Your Local MBE Distributor ___________________________________________________________

Distributor Telephone Number _________________________________________________________

Model Number ______________________________________________________________________

Serial Number _______________________________________________________________________

Installation Date _____________________________________________________________________

Troubleshooting Guide

within this manual for service assistance.

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Note: The unit was thoroughly inspected before leaving the factory. Any damage or irregularities should be noted at the time of delivery.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Consult your local MBE Distributor for terms and conditions of your warranty. Your warranty specifically excludes all beverage valve brixing, general adjustments, cleaning, accessories and related servicing.

Your warranty card must be returned to Manitowoc Beverage Equipment to activate the warranty on this equipment. If a warranty card is not returned, the warranty period can begin when the equipment leaves the MBE factory.

No equipment may be returned to Manitowoc Beverage Equipment without a written Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Equipment returned without an RMA will be refused at MBE’s dock and returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.

Please contact your local MBE distributor for return procedures.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ........................................................................................................ 2

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION......................................................................... 2

WARRANTY INFORMATION ............................................................................... 2

SAFETY ............................................................................................................... 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................... 5

CARBON DIOXIDE WARNING ......................................................................................... 5

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ................................................................................ 5

SHIPPING, STORAGE, AND RELOCATION ..................................................................... 5

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS ................................................................................................ 5

INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 6

UNIT INSPECTION ........................................................................................................... 6

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK LIST .................................................................................. 6

STARTING YOUR BEVERAGE SYSTEM AND DISPENSER ............................................ 6

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 6

BLADE TOWER DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................ 7

COUNTER TOP FOOTPRINT ........................................................................................... 7

UNIT INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 8

BASIC B-I-B SYSTEM & PRESSURES ............................................................................ 8

DRAINAGE OPTIONS ...................................................................................................... 9

PLUMBING DIAGRAM LOCATION .................................................................................. 9

SINGLE TOWER PLUMBING ......................................................................................... 10

DUAL TOWER PLUMBING ............................................................................................ 10

TRIPLE TOWER PLUMBING ..........................................................................................11

BRIXING PROCEDURE ................................................................................................... 11

SYRUP DELIVERY SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 12

BACK ROOM PACKAGE ............................................................................................... 12

RACKING ....................................................................................................................... 13

B-I-B ............................................................................................................................... 13

PUMPS ........................................................................................................................... 13

AUTO BAG SELECTORS............................................................................................... 13

TABLE OF CONTENTS

USER MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................... 13

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 13

WINTERIZATION ............................................................................................................ 13

CO2 HANDLING ............................................................................................................. 13

HOW TO DISASSEMBLE TOWER COMPONENTS ....................................................... 14

CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES ..................................................................... 14

CLEANING & SANITIZING THE DISPENSING VALVES & PRODUCT LINES ............... 14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......................................................................................... 15

NIGHTLY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE ............................................................................ 15

CLEANING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE ................................................................. 16

BEVERAGE SYSTEM CLEANING ................................................................................. 16

BAG-IN-BOX SYSTEM ................................................................................................... 17

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................... 18

DRINKS .......................................................................................................................... 18

Installation and Service Manual

SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully read all safety messages in this manual. Learn how to operate the A&W Tower unit properly. Do not allow anyone to operate the unit without proper training and keep it in proper working condition. Unauthorized modifications to the A&W Tower may impair function and/or safety and affect the life of the unit.

CARBON DIOXIDE WARNING

DANGER: Carbon Dioxide (CO2) displaces oxygen. Exposure to a high concentration of CO2 gas

causes tremors, which are followed rapidly by loss of consciousness and suffocation. If a CO2 gas leak is suspected, particularly in a small area, immediately ventilate the area before repairing the leak. CO lines and pumps should not be installed in an enclosed space. An enclosed space can be a cooler or small room or closet. This may include convenience stores with glass door self serve coolers. If you suspect CO2 may build up in an area, venting of the B-I-B pumps and / or CO2 monitors should be utilized.

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

WARNING: Only trained and certified electrical and plumbing technicians should service this unit.

All wiring and plumbing must conform to national and local codes.

SHIPPING, STORAGE, AND RELOCATION

CAUTION: Before shipping, storing, or relocating this unit, syrup systems must be sanitized. After

sanitizing, all liquids (sanitizing solution and water) must be purged from the unit. A freezing environment causes residual sanitizing solution or water remaining inside the unit to freeze, resulting in damage to internal components.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

Installation and start-up of this equipment should be done by a qualified service technician. Operation, maintenance, and cleaning information in this manual are provided for the user/operator of the equipment.

Save these instructions.

INSTALLATION

Installation and Service Manual

Included with each Blade Tower should be one (1) installation kit (020001441) and if multiple towers are being installed a tee kit (020001411) is included with each additional tower. Listed below are the contents of each kit;

020001441- KIT INSTL 2 VLV RB BLADE TOWER

Item Description Quantity

00861302 SPLICER 1/4 X 3/8 BARB SS 2 020001403 UBEND BARB 1/2 X 1/2 X 28 1/4 1

11.3-505R CLAMP STEPLESS SS 4 15514500 CLAMP STEPLESS SS 14.5MM 2

18.5-706R CLAMP STEPLESS SS 2 020001448 MAN A AND W BLADE TOWER 1 0901803 WASHER FLAT #10 ZINC 4 020002097 SCR 10-24 X 2 SS 4 00850812 NUT HEX 10-24 SS 4 5006594 WASHER STAR #10 SS 4

Thoroughly inspect the unit upon delivery. Immediately report any damage that occurred during transportation to the delivery carrier. Request a written inspection report from a claims inspector to document any necessary claim.

UNIT INSPECTION

020001411- KIT CONDUIT TEE 4 LINE

Item Description Quantity

00854996 ELL 1/2 X 1/2 BARB SS 2 5009851 TEE 3/8 BARB 2 15514500 CLAMP STEPLESS SS 14.5MM 6

18.5-706R CLAMP STEPLESS SS 4 1900315 BAG 9X12 CLR ZIPLOCK 1 5029545 TAPE 3IN X 60FT BLK 1

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK LIST

When installing any system, first make sure the major components are available. Generally the major components necessary for an installation are:

Pre-mix system:

 CO

regulator set

 Product connectors for tank  Gas connectors for tank  Beverage dispenser  Beverage tubing  CO

tank

 Beverage tanks  Stepless (Oetiker) clamps  Chain for CO

Double Check:

tank

B-I-B System:

 B-I-B connectors  B-I-B regulator set  B-I-B rack  B-I-B syrup boxes

Also consider the location of the following items before installation:

 Water line  Drain  Power outlet  Heating and air conditioning ducts

 Do you have enough space to install the dispenser?  Is the counter top level?

 Can the counter top support the weight of the

tower?

STARTING YOUR BEVERAGE SYSTEM AND DISPENSER

Upon completion of the beverage dispenser and / or system installation, all tubing, dispenser, and system components must be cleaned and sanitized prior to use.

NOTE: At installation equipment, dispensers, and tubing get moved through many environments, dirt, dust, chases, insulation, drywall, etc. It is an important procedure and best practice to address cleaning to deliver the best quality drink to your customer.

Clean and sanitize the water and syrup circuits according to instructions provided in this manual. Clean and sanitize the dispenser components according to instructions provided in this manual. Seal the unit to the counter top. Consult and use local health codes if a discrepancy occurs between this manual and your local health codes.

SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Tower has a stainless steel cabinet standard. Beverage valves, tubing connections, valves are top serviceable. The tower drains through either an existing counter top drain or the optional drain for this unit. Optimum ambient conditions for Blade Tower operation is between 500F and 950F.

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