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Installation, Use & Care Manual

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America’s Quality Choice in Refrigeration

Model 11M Root Beer System 

Refrigeration Unit

Part Number 020001552 5/11

Summary of Contents for MULTIPLEX 11M

Page 1: ...manual is updated as new information and models are released Visit our website for the latest manual www manitowocfsg com America s Quality Choice in Refrigeration Model 11M Root Beer System Refrigeration Unit Part Number 020001552 5 11 ...

Page 2: ...e sure to read the Warning statement before proceeding and work carefully Caution Text in a Caution box alerts you to a situation in which you could damage the equipment Be sure to read the Caution statement before proceeding and work carefully Important Text in an Important box provides you with information that may help you perform a procedure more efficiently Disregarding this information will ...

Page 3: ...Inspecting 2 1 Dimensions and Clearances 2 2 Remote Condenser 2 3 Blade Tower 2 3 Safe Installation Dos and Don ts 2 4 Location Requirements 2 5 Clearances 2 5 Ratings 2 5 Kitchen Equipment Installer Representative Responsibilities 2 5 Requirements for Post Mix Units 2 5 Installer Instructions 2 6 Preparation 2 6 Electrical 2 6 General 2 6 Minimum Circuit Ampacity 2 6 Electrical Requirements 2 6 S...

Page 4: ...ements 2 16 Pre charged Refrigeration Line Requirements 2 17 Installing the Multiplex Remote Condenser 2 17 Connecting the Pre charged Refrigeration Lines 2 18 Testing CO2 Circuit for Leaks 2 18 Testing Syrup Circuit 5 gallon tanks only 2 18 Start Up 2 19 Preparing Ice Bank 2 19 Building an Ice Bank 2 19 Installation Checklist 2 20 Section 3 Operation Typical System 3 1 How the Multiplex Works 3 2...

Page 5: ...11 iii Section 4 Maintenance Sanitizing 4 1 Beverage System Cleaning 4 1 Bag In Box System Sanitation 4 1 Figal Beverage System 4 2 Back flow Preventer Maintenance 4 3 Shipping Storage and Relocation 4 3 Section 5 Before Calling for Service Checklist 5 1 ...

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Page 7: ...Number _______________________________ Serial Number ________________________________ Installation Date ______________________________ Unit Inspection 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 Model Numbers This manual...

Page 8: ...ion Models with part numbers beginning with the letters TS are NOT marine listed OUTDOOR APPLICATIONS TS Multiplex Beverage Recirculating units are approved and listed by Underwriters Laboratories UL However they are not UL approved for weather exposure applications These units must be installed in areas where adequate protection from the elements is provided all other models are ETL listed Specif...

Page 9: ...s and related servicing Your warranty card must be returned to MBE 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 MBE without a written Return Materials Authorization RMA Equipment returned without an RMA will be refused at MBE s dock and returned to the sender at ...

Page 10: ...General Information Section 1 1 4 Part Number 020001552 5 11 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ...

Page 11: ...el 11 Refrigeration Unit is pre assembled in the factory and requires minimum installation Locate the following parts supplied with the unit Kit assembly includes Tab clamps for conduit syrup and water coils Bracket for drain hose and screws for mounting 6 ft 182 9 cm drain hose Six 6 Adapter 1 2 Barb x 1 2 OD Tube Twelve 12 Adapter 3 8 Barb x 1 2 OD Stem One 1 Adapter 3 8 MPT x 1 2 OD Stem 2 Loca...

Page 12: ...r Flow Control Switches 18 45 7 cm minimum J Electrical Junction Box 6 15 2 cm minimum 12 30 5 cm minimum Wall Wall Top View Front View Side View P Wall Electrical Junction Box Incoming Water Line Incoming CO2 Supply Line Incoming Syrup Supply Lines Drain Connection W Ceiling Wall 18 45 7 cm minimum I H CO2 Regulator Panel Optional N Drain Connection Floor drain should be located within 6 ft 183 c...

Page 13: ...00 76 20 cm 29 50 74 93 cm 29 16 74 06 cm 6 00 15 24 cm 3 50 8 89 cm 4 00 10 16 cm 14 62 37 13 cm 6 50 16 51 cm OPTIONAL 20 00 50 80 cm 16 00 40 64 cm 12 00 30 48 cm 1 50 3 81 cm 27 94 70 97 cm 75 1 9 cm 1 75 4 4 cm 5 12 7 cm 7 39 18 8 cm 3 7 6 cm 3 29 8 4 cm 11 86 30 1 cm 9 68 24 6 cm 17 3 43 9 cm 10 75 27 3 cm 4 88 12 4 cm ...

Page 14: ...t CO2 gas example syrup pump into an enclosed area including all types of walk in coolers cellars and closets DO NOT throw or drop a CO2 cylinder Secure the cylinder s in an upright position with a chain DO NOT connect the CO2 cylinder s directly to the product container Doing so will result in an explosion causing possible death or injury It is best to connect the CO2 cylinder s to a regulator s ...

Page 15: ...upply minimum 3 8 line 5 One 5 gallon 19 L container or Bag In Box container of each post mix syrup flavor 6 A 120 VAC 3 wire 1 Phase 60 Hz dual wall receptacle for optional electrical equipment domestic only NOTE Do not schedule the authorized Multiplex Equipment Installer until all of the above have been completed It will only result in charge backs to you for the unnecessary trips REQUIREMENTS ...

Page 16: ...eratures drop below freezing the equipment must be turned off immediately and properly winterized Contact the manufacturer for winterization process Electrical GENERAL MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPACITY The minimum circuit ampacity is used to help select the wire size of the electrical supply Minimum circuit ampacity is not the beverage ice machine s running amp load The wire size or gauge is also dependent...

Page 17: ...the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Warning When using electric appliances basic precautions must always be followed including the following a Read all the instructions before using the appliance b To reduce the risk of injury close supervision is necessary when...

Page 18: ...d two screws provided in the installation kit Attach the drain hose to the water bath overflow tube located on the bottom of the refrigeration unit 3 Connect the water manifold supply line located on the bulkhead panel in the motor compartment to the main water supply The main water supply shut off valve must remain in the OFF position If a water filter is to be installed connect the line to the o...

Page 19: ...ion Part Number 020001552 5 11 2 9 PLUMBING CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS MODEL 11M ROOT BEER Single Tower Plumbing Installation Kit 020001441 020001403 00861302 Pressurized Filtered Water Supply Primary Carb Pump Circ Pump Carb Tank ...

Page 20: ...ection 2 2 10 Part Number 020001552 5 11 Model 11M Root Beer Dual Tower Plumbing Installation Kit 020001441 020001403 00861302 Pressurized Filtered Water Supply Primary Carb Pump Circ Pump Carb Tank Tee Kit 020001411 ...

Page 21: ...art Number 020001552 5 11 2 11 Model 11M Root Beer Three Tower Plumbing Installation Kit 020001441 020001403 00861302 Pressurized Filtered Water Supply Primary Carb Pump Circ Pump Carb Tank Tee Kit 020001411 Tee Kit 020001411 ...

Page 22: ...ts listed in these instructions 4 Mount any optional equipment at this time Follow the installation instructions for each kit required ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS NOTE The electrician must refer to the nameplate and wiring schematic on the refrigeration unit for correct electrical requirements All wiring must comply with all safety codes Make sure all refrigeration unit power switches are in the OFF po...

Page 23: ...tbeer 2 diet rootbeer See the plumbing diagrams for the tower setup that pertains to your installation 2 Insert the Multipar conduit into the outlet opening on the left hand side of unit Conduit insulation must extend inside of opening in unit for proper operation of equipment NOTE Multipar conduit is color coded for easy identification of lines When making connections always attach lines requirin...

Page 24: ...ing out 4 Neatly route syrup lines braided CO2 gas line and the black incoming water line through the inlet opening on the left side of the refrigeration unit Do not allow any of these lines to rest on the agitator motor or any other surface that may become hot 5 Attach the black water supply line to the water filter or a filtered water supply A 3 8 Barb fitting and tab clamp reducer bushing and 3...

Page 25: ...Section 2 Installation Part Number 020001552 5 11 2 15 Model 11M Connections John Guest Fittings Drain Hose Control Switches Opening for Conduit Supply Lines ...

Page 26: ...nut with the second wrench If the body turns excessively the piercing seal will be damaged 4 Use proper wrenches to tighten an additional 1 4 turn 90 This final 1 4 turn is necessary to ensure the formation of a leak proof joint Alternately use a torque wrench to tighten the 1 2 coupling to 40 ft lbs and 3 8 fitting to 11 ft lbs 5 Leak check all your connections If you detect any leaks repair and ...

Page 27: ...tions 1 Determine a position for installation that will allow access for maintenance and is free from obstruction Verify hot air discharge from other condensers does not interfere with the inlet of this condenser 2 Install the four legs to the sides of the condenser using the mounting bolts provided 3 The General Contractor or Owner must secure two treated lumber 4 x 4 x 36 or longer You may then ...

Page 28: ...applicable toward this regulator 3 Move the air CO2 changeover valve to the CO2 position if applicable 4 Allow the CO2 gas to enter the system 5 Wait for 2 or 3 minutes before turning OFF the CO2 tank valve This will allow the lines to expand under pressure 6 Turn OFF the CO2 tank valve Observe the pressure on the high pressure gauge not the 90 psi 6 2 bar operating gauge The needle may drop appro...

Page 29: ...must begin to form on the evaporator coils in approximately 2 hours The unit will build a full ice bank in approximately 4 to 6 hours depending on ambient water temperature 4 Before turning on the carbonator or circulator switch verify that the pump box assembly has been mounted and connected to the unit and the appropriate syrup and water has been supplied 5 Turn on the main water supply to the b...

Page 30: ...nduit attachments for leaks Check all insulated connections to make sure that they are sealed Observe the pump operations for leaks Check the water bath for full ice bank The stabilized water bath operating temperature must be maintained at 33 F 6 C to 35 F 1 7 C Close water bath feeder valve completely ...

Page 31: ...tion Typical System Multiplex Pre mix Beverage System Operation and Layout Conduit In Wall 6 Valve Soda Tower 8 Valve Soda Tower Water Booster Air Compressor Conduit CO2 Panel Multiplex Refrigeration Unit BIB Pumps CO2 Tank Bag In Box BIB Syrup BIB Rack Water Filters ...

Page 32: ...s for the Multiplex Pre mix Beverage equipment 1 Once a drink is dispensed the following will occur A For a Syrup Tank System the Pre mix syrup is manually mixed at the store Pre mix beverage is then transferred to a holding tank for supply to the Multiplex system B For a Bag In Box System pre mix syrup is drawn from a Bag In Box by means of a gas driven syrup pump 2 The brix pump mixes a 5 1 rati...

Page 33: ...em set regulator initially to 26 psi it can be raised incrementally to 30 psi if there is excessive foaming 11 Set bag in box syrup tank push pressure CO2 regulator to 65 70 psi For the Model 11 Root Beer system set push pressure CO2 regulator to 35 40 psi PLACING THE CARBONATION SYSTEM IN OPERATION 1 Open the CO2 gas supply valve at CO2 tanks or bulk tank Adjust the CO2 pressure to 90 psi 6 2 bar...

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Page 35: ...or Commercial sanitizer Bag In Box bag connector 1 Prepare the following in the buckets Bucket 1 warm to hot tap water for rinsing Bucket 2 mild detergent and warm to hot water Bucket 3 mix a solution of unscented bleach 5 Na CL O or commercial sanitizer and warm to hot water Mixture should supply 100 PPM available chlorine 1 4 oz bleach to 1 gallon water 2 Disconnect the syrup line side of the BI...

Page 36: ... beverage system cleaner with warm water as directed Sanitizing tank mix a solution of unscented bleach 5 Na CL O or commercial sanitizer and warm to hot water Mixture should supply 100 PPM available chlorine 1 4 oz bleach to 1 gallon water 2 Disconnect all product and water lines from product tanks and remove carbonator 3 Locate the Figal syrup tank for the circuit to be sanitized Remove both qui...

Page 37: ...for any discharge If there is no discharge 2 check is OK Proceed to step 7 If there is discharge proceed to step 5 7 Shut OFF CO2 supply and relieve pressure from carbonator tank 8 Remove back flow preventer and install new backflow preventer Turn ON CO2 supply and check for leaks 9 Check water supply strainer upstream of backflow preventer Clean out and or replace as required 10 Reconnect water l...

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Page 39: ...tor Check repair replace carbonator pump motor electrode or liquid level control Syrup and plain water only dispensing No pressure Out of CO2 Install fresh tank HP regulator out of adjustment Adjust HP regulator to the proper setting Defective HP regulator Check repair replace HP regulator CO2 line pinched kinked or obstructed Check repair replace CO2 line One valve will not dispense anything Is t...

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Page 42: ...ure Drive Sellersburg IN 47172 USA Ph 812 246 7000 Fax 812 246 7024 Visit us online at www manitowocfsg com 2011 Manitowoc Continuing product improvements may necessitate change of specifications without notice Part Number 020001552 5 11 ...

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