Follett VU155K - Manual (Page 10)

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Cleaning
Using solutions below, clean and sanitize storage area and beverage lines before starting unit and on a routine
basis as noted below.
Note: Always disconnect power before cleaning dispenser.
Do not run plastic parts through a dishwasher.
Solution A: Combine 1 oz (250ml) bleach with 2 gal (8L) hot water or use Ecolab Mikro-chlor Cleaner
per manufacturers instructions.
Solution B: Combine 1/4 oz (50ml) bleach with 2 gal (8L) hot water or use Ecolab Mikro-chlor Cleaner
per manufacturers instructions.
Note: Cleaning solutions temperature must be at 75˚ – 125˚F (24˚ to 52˚C)
Recommended cleaning prior to start up
Cleaning ice storage area before use
1. Refer to disassembly instructions (see Service section) and remove dispense wheel from ice storage area.
2. Remove auger, auger tube and dispense mechanism.
3. Wipe all components and ice storage area with cleaning Solution A.
4. Rinse all components and ice storage area thoroughly with clear, potable water.
5. Wipe all components and ice storage area with sanitizing Solution B.
Cleaning beverage lines
Prepare 6 gallons (23L) of cleaning Solution A. Fill a clean product tank with cleaning solution. Fill a second
clean product tank with potable rinse water.
1. Disconnect all syrup lines from product containers.
2. Connect syrup line #1 to cleaning solution tank, pressurize tank to 20-50 psi, and dispense 1/2
gallon (2L) of solution into a suitable container from valve #1.
3. Connect syrup line #1 to rinse tank, pressurize tank to 20-50 psi, and dispense 3 gallons (11L)
into a suitable container from valve #1.
4. Repeat this cleaning and rinsing for all syrup lines.
5. Remove diffusers and nozzles from valves, soak in cleaning solution, rinse well and reinstall.
Sanitizing beverage lines
Prepare 6 gallons (23L) of sanitizing Solution B. Fill a clean product tank with this solution.
1. Connect one tank to syrup line #1. Dispense 1/2 gallon (2L) from valve #1.
2. Repeat for all remaining syrup lines, allowing sanitizing solution to remain in all circuit lines for
15 minutes.
3. Connect a clean, empty tank (pressurized to 50 psi) to each syrup line and blow out sanitizer by
operating each valve.
4. Remove diffusers and nozzles from valves, soak in sanitizing solution for 15 minutes, rinse well and
reinstall.
5. Reconnect all lines and dispense product through valves to purge any remaining sanitizer.