7)Install the new pump, and replace the removed parts in the reverse order of which they were removed.

8)Turn on the power supply, and check for leaks.

9)Replace the panels in their correct positions.

M.Removal and Replacement of Spray Tubes

1)Turn off the power supply.

2)Remove the outer panels and the evaporator insulation panels. Be sure to disconnect the dispense switch connector from the control box when removing the front panel.

3)Remove the rubber hoses from the spray tubes (water supply pipe).

4)Release the clamps, and disconnect the rubber hoses.

5)Remove the spray tubes.

6)Install the new spray tubes, and replace the removed parts in the reverse order of which they were removed.

7)Replace the evaporator insulation panels and the outer panels in their correct positions.

8)Turn on the power supply.

N.Removal and Replacement of Gear Motor

1)Turn off the power supply.

2)Remove the panels. Be sure to disconnect the dispense switch connector from the control box when removing the front panel.

3)Disconnect the gear motor wiring harness from the back of the control box.

4)Loosen the adjustment bolt, then loosen the four bolts securing Gear Motor Bracket

(B).

5)Slide Gear Motor Bracket (B) up to its highest position and retighten.

6)Remove the chain.

7)Loosen the socket set screw securing the sprocket, then use a gear puller to remove the sprocket.

8)Remove the bushing from the barrier and slide the gear motor wires free of the barrier. Release the wires from the wire tie on the barrier.

9)While supporting the gear motor and barrier, remove the four bolts securing them to Gear Motor Bracket (B). Carefully remove the motor and barrier.

Adjustment Bolt

 

Bolts

 

Chain

Bolts

 

Lower sprocket

Gear Motor

takes a 2.5 mm

Bracket (B)

allen wrench.

Sprocket

 

Bushing

 

 

Gear Motor

Barrier

Gear Motor

Bracket (B)

Sprocket

Bolt

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DKM-500BAH specifications

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