2
1
Heat end of transport tube in cup of 160 F
(71 C) hot water to soften (
1) and spread with
pliers before making connection (
2).
install insulation on full run of tube
Evaporator
Dispenser
install clamp behind lip
on evaporator port
grommet
RIDE model ice machine start up procedure
The start-up procedure below is intended to ensure that ice machine is operating properly after installation has been
made. Check each item listed and call factory immediately for assistance if you experience problems with unit.
Before turning on power
1. Turn on water to ice machine.
2. Push down on float to force water through overflow chamber into evaporator drain pan and check for proper
drainage of drain pan.
3. Check that float valve shuts off incoming water when raised.
4. Check that hose clamp securely holds ice transport tube on evaporator port.
After turning on power
1. Turn on power to ice machine and confirm that gearmotor, fan motor and compressor start immediately.
2. Check that ice begins to enter dispenser bin area within approximately 10 minutes.
3. Check that float reservoir water level is approximately 3/8" (.95mm) below overflow during ice machine
operation and adjust to this level if necessary.
4. Put ice against bin level thermostat in dispenser bin and check that compressor and fan motor shut down
approximately 10 seconds after thermostat opens. Gearmotor should run for an additional 60 seconds.
5. Check that ice machine comes back on in approximately 20 minutes (bin signal must be present).
Ice transport tube installation detail
Cleaning/descaling and sanitizing
Periodic cleaning/descaling and sanitizing of Follett’s ice machine system is required to ensure peak performance
and delivery of clean, sanitary ice. The recommended cleaning procedures that follow should be performed at least
as frequently as recommended and more often if environmental conditions dictate.
Cleaning of the condenser can usually be performed by facility personnel. Cleaning/descaling and sanitizing of
the ice machine system should be performed by your facility’s trained maintenance staff or a Follett authorized
service agent. Regardless of who performs the cleaning, it is the operator’s responsibility to see that this cleaning is
performed according to the schedule below. Service problems resulting from lack of preventive maintenance will not
be covered under the Follett warranty.
Symphony
Frequency
Drain Line
weekly
Drain Pan/Drip Pan
weekly
Exterior
as needed
Condenser
monthly (air-cooled only)
Ice Machine
semi-annually
Transport Tube
semi-annually
* Ice machine must be cleaned and sanitized prior to start-up.
T400A/W, MCD400A/W, R400A/W, MFD400A/W, D400A/W Ice Machines 17
