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25FB425A/W, 50FB425A/W
Ice transport tube replacement
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 ice machine.
4. Run end of new ice transport tube with 3/16" (5 mm) hole through internal chase in rear inside corner of
dispenser (left side as you face dispenser) and push up into storage area.
5. Push the 3/16" (5 mm) hole near end of tube into pin on ice tube bracket (Fig 3).
Fig. 3
A
A
1"
(26mm)
Section A – A
.3/16" (5mm)
dia. hole
engaging pin
3/16 (5mm) ice tube hole
ice hose mounting bracket
ice level control stat
ice tube
1"
(26mm)
6. Slip supplied hose clamp on opposite end of new ice transport tube. Place end of tube in cup of hot water
to soften and spread with pliers to ease assembly and prevent coupler edge from cutting inner wall of
tube
(Fig 4).
Fig. 4
Hot Water
160 F (71 C)
7. Carefully push tube onto icemaker.
Do not twist hose when securing to evaporator.
Note: Only use tubing supplied by Follett Corporation.
8. Fasten tube on port with hose clamp, ensure that clamp is positioned on evaporator side of nozzle flange.
9. Tighten clamp.
