CHAPTER I
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This chapter gives the description, theory of operation, and design data for the TOPPER,
TOPPER-J, and related components.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The TOPPER is a complete is a complete self-contained remote cooling/carbonation unit
which when combined with related components, will produce a variety of cooled
carbonated and non-carbonated beverages.
The TOPPER consists of a condensing unit, a water reservoir, water-cooling coil, a
carbonator tank, (carbonated systems only), an agitator pump, and optional syrup cooling
coil(s) and dispensing valve(s).
For proper function the TOPPER must have a water supply, and electrical supply and
drainage. The TOPPER is designed with a unique lift off drain pan that can be emptied
at any convenient drain outlet. Other items that will be required if used in B.I.B., (Bag in
Box), or transfer tank, (FIGAL), installations will be High-pressure regulator, Low-
pressure regulator, connecting lines, quick couplers, or disconnects and C02.
WARNING: Before shipping or relocating a TOPPER into a freezing
ambient environment empty plain and carbonated water. Syrup systems
should be flushed, ice bank melted, and water drained from water bath.
A freezing ambient environment will cause existing water in unit to freeze
possibly resulting in damage to pump/motor assembly, syrup coils, water
coil, water bath, valve(s), etc.
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DESIGN DATA
COOLING UNIT
Overall cabinet dimensions:
TOPPER
TOPPER-J
Height
...........................30” .................... ......................... 30”
Width .............................13 1/4” .............. ......................... 13 1/4”
Depth.............................19 1/2” .............. ......................... 19 1/2”
Weights:
Shipping ........................140 LBS. .......... ......................... 113 LBS.
Dry weight .....................111 LBS. .......... ........................ 88 LBS.
Operational
Weight .......153 LBS. .......... ......................... 130 LBS.
Ice Bank ........................12 LBS. ............ ......................... 12 LBS.
Capacities:
Unit water bath (no ice bank) ..... ......................... 5 gallons
Refrigerant
requirement (R-134-A) ......... ......................... ......................... 155 grams
Ambient operating temperature .............. ......................... ......................... 40 F to 100 F.
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