
Viper Operator’s Manual
© 2022, Marmon Foodservice Technologies Inc.
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Publication Number: 620073146OPR
A
NNUAL
M
AINTENANCE
There are several procedures that should be completed on an annual basis. There procedures help to insure proper opera-
tion of the system on a long term basis. Refer to Table 8 for a listing of the annual maintenance items.
Inspecting and Replacing Scraper Blades
Scraper blades should be inspected for wear during the annual maintenance check. To inspect the blades, perform the pro-
cedure in Table 10.
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WARNING:
In Step 2
, when purging is complete, disconnect electrical power from the unit. Failure to disconnect the power could result
in serious injury, death, or equipment damage.
Table 10.
Step
Action
1.
Purging a Barrel
2.
When purging is complete, disconnect electrical power from the unit.
3.
Remove the four (4) 3/4 in. nuts from the faceplate and slowly remove the faceplate
from the unit.
4.
Slowly pull the blade assembly out of the barrel.
5.
Rinse and inspect the blade assembly for signs of wear.
6.
If there is significant wear on the blades, Reverse or replace them, depending on the
wear pattern.
7.
Replace the blade assembly and bushings (PN 2392) onto the motor shaft in the bar-
rel.
8.
Re-install the faceplate and replace the four (4) mounting nuts. Hand tighten the nuts
until the faceplate makes contact with the gasket, then use a wrench to tighten the
nuts an additional 1/4 turn. Be careful not to over tighten the nuts or cracking of the
faceplate may result.
9.
Refill the barrel with product. “Filling a Barrel”.
10.
When barrel fill is complete, perform a motor calibration. “Calibrating a Motor”
.
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Cleaning the Syrup Connections
Syrup connections should be cleaned at least every six months, or when syrup types are changed. Perform the procedure in
Table 11 to clean the BIB connectors.
Table 11.
Step
Action
1.
Open the merchandiser and select OFF for the barrel to be cleaned.
2.
Remove the quick disconnect from the BIB container.
3.
Fill a suitable pail or bucket with soap solution.
4.
Submerge the disconnect in the soap solution and then clean it using a nylon bristle
brush. (Do not use a wire brush). Rinse with clean water and dry.