Section 5 | Before Calling for Service |
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Section 5
Before Calling for Service
Checklist
If a problem arises during operation of your post mix soda refrigeration unit, follow the checklist below before calling service. Routine adjustments and maintenance procedures are not covered by the warranty.
!Warning
Only trained and certified electrical and plumbing technicians must service this unit. All wiring and plumbing must conform to national and local codes.
Problem | Possible Cause | To Correct |
Water only dispensing: | Regulator(s) out of adjustment | Check/adjust regulator(s). |
No pressure |
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Out of CO2 | Install fresh tank. | |
| Defective regulator(s) | Check/repair/replace regulator(s). |
| CO2 line pinched, kinked, or obstructed | Check/repair/replace CO2 line. |
Syrup and CO2 only dispensing: | No power | Check poser supply. Plug in carbonator |
Carbonator |
| or reset breaker. |
| Water supply | Make sure water is turned ON. |
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| Replace water filter. |
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| Check/clean/replace pump strainer. |
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| Check/clean/repair water check valve. |
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| Check for frozen water line. |
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| Internal Carbonator unit only. |
| Defective carbonator | Check/repair/replace carbonator pump, |
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| motor, electrode or liquid level control. |
Syrup and plain water only dispensing: | Out of CO2 | Install fresh tank. |
No pressure | 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: | Broken wire or loose connection | Replace/repair wire or connector. |
Is there power to the valve? |
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Bad microswitch | Replace microswitch. | |
Beverage dispensed is too sweet: | Flow control out of adjustment | Adjust the flow control. |
Is the ratio (brix) of the drink correct? | Insufficient soda flow due to low | Adjust CO2 pressure or change the tank. |
| carbonator pressure |
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| Low CO2 pressure due to leaks | Repair CO2 leaks. |
| Obstruction in the water or soda line | Clean out the lines. |
Beverage is not sweet enough: | Flow control out of adjustment | Adjust the flow control. |
Is the ratio (brix) of the drink correct? | Soda flow too high | Reset CO2 pressure or replace regulator |
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| Obstruction in syrup line | Clean out the syrup line. |
Drinks are foaming: | Over carbonation | Check CO2 supply. Reset pressure or |
Are system pressures correct? |
| replace regulator is necessary. |
| Dirty lines/valves | Clean sanitize entire system. |
Part Number 020001552 5/11 |