Ice transport tube replacement
Models 25FB400A/W, 50FB400A/W, 25CR400A/W, 50CR400A/W
1. Remove top and rear access panel from dispenser (lower front panel in freestanding unit).
2. Disconnect existing ice tube from engaging pin on transport tube bracket in ice storage bin and pull down through
dispenser chase.
3. Disconnect opposite end of tube from icemaker.
4. Run end of new ice transport tube with 3/16" (5mm) hole through ice transport tube knockout (Fig. 5G) in back of
dispenser or through counter into bottom of dispenser, being careful to avoid any bends with less than 6" (153mm)
radius.
5. Insert tube in internal chase in rear inside corner of dispenser (left side as you face dispenser) and push up into
storage area.
6. Push the 3/16" (5mm) hole near end of tube into pin on ice tube bracket (see drawing below).
Steps 7-8 for units with Satellite-fi ll icemakers only
7. Install supplied insulation to run of transport tube required for your site, leaving approximately 2" (51mm) of tube
exposed at free end.
8. Check that insulated tube runs continuously from icemaker to dispenser with no dips.
9. Heat end of transport tube in cup of 160 F (71 C) hot water to soften and spread with pliers
before making connection to ease assembly and prevent coupler edge from cutting inner
wall of tube
All units
10. Slip supplied hose clamp onto tube and push tube onto exit port of evaporator.
Do not twist hose when securing to evaporator.
11. Fasten tube on port with hose clamp, being sure that clamp is positioned on evaporator side of nozzle fl ange.
12. Tighten
clamp.
Correct installation of ice transport tube is critical to Satellite-fi ll icemaker performance. Replacement
ice transport tubes for Satellite-fi ll icemakers must be insulated and run continuously from icemaker to
dispenser with no dips or bends with a radius of less than 6" (153mm).
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engaging pin
3/16 (5mm) ice tube hole
ice hose mounting bracket
ice level control stat
ice tube
1"
(26mm)
A
A
1"
(26mm)
Section A – A
.3/16" (5mm)
dia. hole
Only use tubing supplied by Follett Corporation.
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Hot Water
160 F (71 C)
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