Cornelius 3 service manual Inspecting and Replacing Scraper Blades, Cleaning the Syrup Connections

Viper Service Manual

SEMI-ANNUAL MAINTENANCE

There are several procedures that should be completed on a semi-annual basis. There procedures help to insure proper operation of the system on a long term basis. Refer to Table 33 for a listing of the semi-annual maintenance items.

Inspecting and Replacing Scraper Blades

Scraper blades should be inspected for wear during the semi-annual mainte- nance check. To inspect the blades, perform the procedure in Table 35

	Table 35
Step	Action
1.	See “Purging a Barrel” on page 28.
2.	When purging is complete, remove power from the unit.
3.	Remove the four (4) 3/4 in. nuts from the faceplate and slowly remove the
	faceplate from the unit.
4.	Slowly pull the blade assembly out of the barrel.
5.	Rinse and inspect the blade assembly for signs of wear.
6.	If there is significant wear on the blades, Reverse or replace them, depending
	on the wear pattern.
7.	Replace the blade assembly and bushings (PN 2392) onto the motor shaft in
	the barrel.
8.	Re-install the faceplate and replace the four (4) mounting nuts. Hand tighten
	the nuts untill the faceplate makes contact with the gasket, then use a wrech
	to tighten the nuts an additional 1/4 turn. Be careful not to over tighten the nuts
	or cracking of the faceplate may result.
9.	Refill the barrel with product. See “Filling a Barrel” on page 29.
10.	When barrel fill is complete, perform a motor calibration. See “Calibrating a
	Motor” on page 35.

Cleaning the Syrup Connections

Syrup connections should be cleaned at least every six months, or when syrup types are changed. Perform the procedure in Table 36 to clean the BIB connec- tors.

Table 36

Step Action

1.Open the merchandiser and select OFF for the barrel to be cleaned.

2.Remove the quick disconnect from the BIB container.

3.Fill a suitable pail or bucket with soap solution.

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