Vivreau V3-203, V3-203A, V3-203B Owner's Manual

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Owner’s Manual

V3 Dispensing System

MODEL

V3-203

170207

IMPORTANT ______________

The information contained in this manual is specific to
your system. It is IMPORTANT you READ, FOLLOW and
UNDERSTAND the instructions given.

This manual and all material provided with your system
should be retained in a convenient location for future
reference.

Contact Vivreau if you have any questions regarding
the information contained in this manual.

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© 2017 Vivreau USA
All rights reserved.
Any and all information contained within this document is
subject to change without prior notice.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................5

GENERAL INFORMATION .........................................................7

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................9

PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................... 11

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 13

MAINTENANCE ........................................................................17

TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................23

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

Section 1

Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT _________________________

This manual is intended for use only by
personnel trained in the operation of the
Vivreau V3-203 Dispensing System.

Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, injury, or death. Read the
installation, operating, and maintenance
instructions thoroughly before installing or
servicing this equipment.

Keep the area around the unit
clear of any combustible materials.

Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other unit.

IMPORTANT _________________________

Carefully read, understand and follow all

safety instructions in this manual and safety
labels on the unit.

• Keep safety labels in good condition and

replace missing or damaged items.

• Learn how to operate the unit and how to use

the controls properly.

• Do not let anyone operate the unit without

proper training. This unit is intended for use
by authorized personnel only.

• In the event of a power failure, do not

attempt to operate this unit.

• Keep unit in proper working condition and

do not allow unauthorized modifications to
the unit.

Only trained and certified electrical,
plumbing and refrigeration technicians should
service this unit.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ________________

This unit has been specifically designed to
provide protection against personal injury.

To ensure continued protection, observe
the following:

Disconnect power to the unit
before servicing. Follow all LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
procedures. Verify power to the unit is OFF and
disconnected before any work is performed. Failure
to do so could result in serious injury, death or
equipment damage.

• To protect against electric shock, do not

immerse power cord in water or other
liquid.

• To prevent damage to the power cord, do

not allow cord to hang over the edge of a
table or counter, or come in contact with
hot surfaces.

• Isolate unit from power supply (unplug or

turn OFF breaker) and turn OFF the water
supply when not in use and before cleaning.

• Allow Boiler (if supplied) to cool before

removing any components.

• The use of spare parts and accessories

not recommended by Vivreau may cause
damage and/or injuries.

• Do not operate any unit with damaged

cords, plugs, or after the unit malfunctions
or has been damaged in any manner.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric

burner.

• Do not use the unit for anything other than

its intended use.

• Save these instructions.

ALL WIRING AND PLUMBING
MUST CONFORM TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL
CODES. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE.

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Section 1

Safety Precautions

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GENERAL INFORMATION

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Section 2

General Information

INFORMATION FOR THE READER

To find specific topics of interest quickly, refer
to the Table of Contents at the beginning of this
manual.

This manual is solely for the use of personnel
trained in the operation of the Vivreau V3-203
Dispensing System only.

PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL

• Vivreau has produced this manual to provide
necessary information to qualified and
authorized personnel for the safe and proper
installation, operation, and maintenance of
the Vivreau V3-203 Dispensing System.

• Information contained in this manual will
help prevent risks to health and safety, and
the risk of economic losses.

• Keep this manual in a clearly identified and
safe place throughout the working life of the
unit, so that it will always be available as
needed.

• The manufacturer reserves the right to
make modifications to the unit without any
obligation to provide prior notice.

• A number of symbols have been used to
highlight particularly important parts of
the text or important specifications. Their
meaning is as defined below.

INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Indicates that suitable procedures must be
adopted to avoid putting people’s health and
safety at risk or causing economic losses.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage, minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT _________________________

Indicates important technical information
which

must not

be overlooked.

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Section 2
General Information

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Vivreau V3-203 Dispensing System is designed
to provide Chilled Water on demand.

There are two (2) orientations of the Vivreau V3-203
Dispensing System; Model V3-203A incorporates a
horizontal Chiller and Model V3-203B incorporates
a vertical Chiller.

Dispensing Specifications

Description Specification V3-203A V3-203B

Chilled still water ΔT=18 °F @ 15.8 gal/h

Water Pressure at Dispensing Head 5 PSI

Operating Conditions

Description Specification V3-203A V3-203B

Temperature 60 – 90°F

Relative Humidity 60% (max.)

Performance is the same for both models
and selection is based on space available for
installation.

The system has been designed for operation at
ambient temperatures up to 90ºF.

Section 3

Technical Specifications

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Water Supply Requirements

Description Requirements V3-203A V3-203B

1/2” FNPT connection with Ball Valve 1/2”

PSI (min.) 50

GPH (min.) 80

Temperature (max.) 60°F

Drain Vented Stand-Pipe

Cooler Specifications

Description V3-203A V3-203B

Width 25.4” 14.0”

Height 10.0” 27.0”

Depth 15.3” 14.0”

Shipping Weight 76 lbs. 80 lbs.

Voltage 110/120 VAC / 60 Hz 110/120 VAC / 60 Hz

Amperage 11 A 11 A

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