G.Remove the auger assemblies from the freezer. Pull the augers out of the freezer barrel slowly. As the augers are being pulled out, carefully remove each of the plastic flights with springs.

H.Keep the rear of the auger shafts tipped up once they are clear of the freezer barrels to avoid dropping rear seals.

I.Wipe socket lubricant from the drive end (rear) of the auger with a cloth or paper towel.

J.Remove the rear seals.

K.Remove all O-rings from parts by first wiping off the lubricant using a clean paper towel. Then squeeze the O-ring upward with a dry cloth (Fig. 24). When a loop is formed, roll out of the O-ring groove.

Figure 24. Removing O-ring

CAUTION

Do not use any type of sharp object to remove O- rings. Using tools to remove O-rings may damage spigot and O-rings.

3.9 CLEANING THE FREEZER PARTS

Place all loose parts in a pan or container and take to the wash sink for cleaning. To clean freezer parts refer to the following steps:

A.Place all parts in warm mild detergent water and clean with brushes provided. Rinse all parts with clean hot water.

B.Wash the hopper and freezer barrel with warm detergent water and brushes provided.

C.Clean the rear seal surfaces from the inside of the freezer barrel with warm detergent water.

NOTE

Clean the auger drive socket located inside the barrel at the rear seal area. Use clean cloth or paper towel for this purpose.

D.Clean the drip trays and insert with a soap solution. Rinse with clean hot water.

3.10 SANITIZE FREEZER AND FREEZER PARTS

A.Use a sanitizer mixed according to manufacturer’s instructions to provide a 100 parts per million strength solution. Mix sanitizer in quantities of no less than 2 gallons (7.5 liters) of 120°F water. Allow the sanitizer to contact the surfaces to be sanitized for 5 minutes. Any sanitizer must be used only in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

B.Place all parts in the sanitizing solution, then remove and let air dry.

C.Using this sanitizing solution and the large barrel brush provided, sanitize the rear of the barrel and drive area by dipping the brush in the sanitizing solution and brushing the rear of the barrel.

3.11 ASSEMBLY OF FREEZER

To assemble the freezer parts, refer to the following steps:

NOTE

Petrol-Gel sanitary lubricant or equivalent must be used when lubrication of parts is specified.

NOTE

The United States Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration require that lubricants used on food processing equipment be certified for this use. Use lubricants only in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc- tions.

A.Assemble all o-rings onto parts dry, without lubrica- tion. Then apply a thin film of sanitary lubrication to exposed surfaces of the O-rings. Apply a thin film of sanitary lubricant to metal part of rear seal. Also apply a thin film of sanitary lubricant inside the hole of the front of the auger.

B.Assemble the rear seals onto the augers with the large end to the rear. Be sure the O-ring is in place before installing the rear seal.

C.Lubricate the inside of the auger drive sockets (rear) with a small amount of white socket lubricant. A small container of socket lubricant is shipped with the freezer.

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