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ALBI 4 - VERTICAL POST MIX DISPENSER Installation Manual Original instructions English version – EN Spanish – ESP French – FR German – DE Italian – IT Chinese - CHN Danish - DK Finnish - FN Appliance types covered: Model Description Voltage / Frequency 14-2000-01...
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Installation Manual Dear Customer Please read the User Guide and Installation Manual carefully before operating this unit. Please keep the User Guide and Installation safe and with the unit. Examine the equipment immediately after supply for transport damage. Contact your equipment supplier and/or carrier if necessary. Damage, which arises by inappropriate treatment or operation, is not subject to guarantee \ warranty.
Table of Contents Section 1 – Warnings Section 2 – General description and function of the unit Section 3 – Installation & Commissioning of the unit 10-34 Section 4 – Maintenance and cleaning 35-45 Section 5 – Spare parts list 46-56 Section 6 –...
Section 1 SECTION 1 – WARNINGS WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE CAN BE USED BY CHILDREN AGED FROM 8 YEARS AND ABOVE AND PERSONS WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL, SENSORY OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IF THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN SUPERVISION OR INSTRUCTION CONCERNING USE OF THE APPLIANCE IN A SAFE WAY AND UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED.
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Section 1 TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY WHERE PRACTICAL, TRANSPORTING OF THE UNIT OVER EXTENDED DISTANCES SHOULD BE DONE USING A MECHANICAL AID. WHEN NOT USING A MECHANICAL AID, WELBILT RECOMMEND A 2 MAN LIFT. ALWAYS TRANSPORT THE UNIT IN THE CORRECT UPRIGHT POSITION, NEVER ON ITS SIDE OR TOP.
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Section 1 Warning THIS EQUIPMENT IS CHARGED WITH R290 REFRIGERANT (PROPANE). ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE ENGINEERS HOLDING A VALID HANDLING CERTIFICATE FOR CARE 40 (PROPANE) CAN WORK ON THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM OF THIS EQUIPMENT. PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE ANY WORK IS CARRIED OUT. Refrigeration R290 (Care 40, Propane) Note: Only engineers who have been trained in the safe handling and use of hydrocarbon refrigerants should work on this system.
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Section 1 WARNING: THE CARBONATOR IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE UNIT AND IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE CARBONATION PROCESS INVOLVES THE USE OF HIGH PRESSURE AND POTENTIALLY NOXIOUS GAS. AS SUCH SUE CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN USING THE EQUIPMENT. WARNING: CARBON DIOXIDE LEAKS ARE POTENTIALLY FATAL IF CONCENTRATIONS RISE TO A DANGEROUS LEVEL.
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Section 1 CO2 CYLINDER SAFETY INFORMATION DANGEROUS Warning Warnin WARNING 1. ALWAYS connect the CO or gas cylinder to a REDUCING VALVE. 2. NEVER try to connect cylinder directly to product container. 3. NEVER interconnect soft drinks, CO gas cylinder equipment with other equipment. 4.
Section 2 SECTION 2 – GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION OF THE UNIT This equipment is an Over-counter post mix dispenser to dispense chilled Carbonated Beverages. The equipment is freestanding and contains a refrigeration system for cooling the product, a carbonation system for carbonating mains water and syrup pumps to draw syrup from a bag in box syrup.
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Section 3 Section 3 – Installation & Commissioning Unpack the unit from its transportation packing and visually check for any signs of damage. Place the unit in a convenient location on the counter top or back-bar where it is to be sited and within reach of an accessible power supply socket. Always site the equipment on a horizontal level surface of sufficient size to support the unit without it overhanging. When siting the unit, ensure that there is sufficient space to work around the unit for installation and cleaning and to allow adequate ventilation for...
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Section 3 Fitting extension feet – requirement for NSF markets Extension feet parts: 2 x Rear foot - PI016708 2 x Front foot - PI016709 2 x Centre foot - PI016710 1. Get an assistant to tilt the unit Fit the first extension foot. 2.
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Section 3 Unit dimensions At the rear of the unit, all of the connections are labelled. Connect the above utilities as follows to the appropriate John Guest 3\8” connectors on the unit:- 1. Connect a 3/8” OD hose suitable for use with John Guest connections to the John Guest connector labelled “WATER”...
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Section 3 Utility Connection Locations LID SECURING SCREW x2 SYRUP INLETS x4 BATH FILL CO2 IN VAND IND MAINS POWER INPUT Commissioning instructions The following instructions detail the processes to be followed to prime and brix the unit before putting the unit into dispense mode to dispense drinks. Please read and follow these instructions carefully.
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Section 3 ALBI ALL-CARB SET UP AND PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS STILL/ SODA STILL SODA Albi all-carb keypad (note this keypad is also used on the all still unit) When in programming mode, the keypad is used to adjust and set the various options for dispense of still and carbonated drinks.
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Section 3 2. Putting the unit into programming mode Plug the unit into the mains power supply and the initialising screen below will be displayed. Within four seconds of powering up the unit, press and hold buttons 1 & 4 and the first setting screen will be displayed which is detailed in section 4. 3.
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Section 3 4. Syrup pump priming screen The function of this screen allows the syrup tubing, pumps and syrup cooling coils to be primed through to the dispense valve prior to brixing and also when changing bag in boxes, if the lines have been completely emptied.
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Section 3 Note: The carbonated water flow rate should be set first and then the syrup flow rates. Soda Flow Rate Test Pour: Ensuring there is a cup under the dispense nozzle, press the soda button to activate a 7 second soda test pour. Measure the volume dispensed, then adjust the dispense valve flow rate. See section below: Calculation of carbonated water flow The Albi unit finished drink flow rate is typically designed to pour at 1.5oz/sec.
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Section 3 Whilst still in the brix screen, using button 2(-) & 3(+) select the syrup flavour to brix. Press button. This will take you to the screen to adjust the syrup pump voltage: Example: 2V4 equates to 2.4 volts. With a measuring cup / brix cup, under the dispense nozzle, press button 4.
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Section 3 7. Disable carbonated water dispense. Press button +3+ to move to the disable carbonated water function. This feature allows you to disable the carbonated water dispense button. Press button 4 to access the menu. A tick in the box shows that the carb and still water dispense is enabled.
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Section 3 Adjustment of carbonated water flow. This valve has a single flow restrictor, not a flow regulator. These can be adjusted using a 6mm hexagon Allen key. Carbonated water flow adjuster screw. To increase flow, turn adjuster anti-clockwise. The adjuster is accessed by removing the cap in the membrane switch panel...
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Section 3 ALBI ALL STILL, ALBI FLEX AND ALBI FLEX PLUS SET UP AND PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS STILL/ SODA STILL STILL SODA SODA When in programming mode, the keypad is used to adjust and set the various options for dispense of still and carbonated drinks. The menu appears in the order shown below: •...
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Section 3 2. Putting the unit into programming mode Plug the unit into the mains power supply and the initialising screen below will be displayed. Note: The second line of text displays the software versions for the main and display pcb. Sw: Main PCB / Display PCB Within four seconds of powering up the unit, press and hold buttons 1 & 4 and the first setting screen...
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Section 3 4. Syrup pump priming screen The function of this screen allows the syrup tubing, pumps and syrup cooling coils to be primed through to the dispense valve prior to brixing and when changing bag in boxes, if the lines have been completely emptied.
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Section 3 The top right-hand corner indicates what is to be setup: Pressing button 3(+) will toggle through: - Syrup Flavours 1 to 4 - Soda Water - Still water Note: The carbonated water flow rate should be set first, followed by the still water and lastly the syrup flow rates. Soda / Still Flow Rate Test Pour: Ensuring there is a cup under the dispense nozzle, press button 4 once.
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Section 3 Whilst still in the brix screen, using button 2(-) & 3(+) select the syrup flavour to brix. Press button 4. This will take you to the screen to adjust the syrup pump voltage: Example: 2V4 equates to 2.4 volts. With a measuring cup / brix cup, under the dispense nozzle, press button 4 to dispense a 7 sec.
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Section 3 8. Setting flavour buttons 1 to 4 as either still, carbonated drinks or deactivated. This screen allows you to set each flavour to either a still drink, a carbonated drink or to disable the dispense button. Press button 4 to access the menu Press buttons 1 to 4 to toggle between the three options.
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Section 3 Press button 4 to access the wash setting. The 00 shown in the top right-hand corner depicts that the wash setting is switched off and 25 indicates it to be on. To switch the wash setting to ON press button 3(+) and 2(-) to switch it OFF. The set-up is now complete.
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Section 3 Adjustment of carbonated water flow. TYPE 1 This valve has a single flow restrictor, not a flow regulator. These can be adjusted using a 6mm hexagon Allen key. Carbonated water flow adjuster screw. To increase flow, turn adjuster anti-clockwise. The adjuster is accessed by removing the cap in the membrane switch panel TYPE 2 Fitted to sample units only prior to August 2018. These have flow restrictors, not flow regulators.
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Section 3 Accessing Carbonated and Still Water Flow Adjusters. To access the flow adjusters, first remove the drip tray to allow access to the screw that retains the splash back moulding. Undo the single splash back retaining screw and remove the splash back by pulling it from the bottom and lifting it up.
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Section 3 Fault Screens LOW GAS – CHANGE Low CO2 Warning – Change Bottle to Re-Set BOTTLE! 1=CANCEL Note: Co2 switch is an option, not standard fitment“ TYPE A – Carbonator Pump Timed-Out (Running for too long) - Turn OFF for 10 seconds FAULT TYPE: -A to Re-Set CONSULT MANUAL...
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Section 3 ALBI AQUA – Installation & Commissioning Information on the correct siting of the unit can be found in the first two paragraphs of Section 3 of the ALBI 4 Installation Manual. Follow the instructions below for connecting the utilities and commissioning… • Allow sufficient space at the rear of the unit for connecting the water and CO2 supplies, and the mains power supply cable and plug. • Allow sufficient space above the unit to remove the top cover for filling the water bath.
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Section 3 ALBI AQUA - Commissioning Instructions 1. Remove the top cover by releasing the two lid securing screws located at the top- rear of the unit (see Fig.2, circled red)… Fig.2 2. Remove the red bath fill cap, and carefully fill the water bath with clean cold water, via a funnel, until a trickle of water is seen exiting the overflow tube into the drip tray (see Figs.3 & 4)…The fill volume is approximately 10 litres. Fig.3 Fig.4 Bath fill cap Overflow tube 3.
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Section 3 Fig.5 4. When the python and tower are connected, open the mains water inlet supply and visually check the unit internally and externally for leaks. Repair any leaking joints. 5. Open the CO inlet supply to the unit, again checking for leaks, and repair any leaking joints.
Section 4 Section 4 – Maintenance and cleaning • Service & Maintenance of the equipment should only be carried out by Welbilt (Halesowen) Limited. trained, competent, technicians, abiding by all the relevant statutory regulations and industry recommendations. • Before removing the panels from the equipment the mains supply must be disconnected, either by removal of the plug from the wall socket, or in the case of hard wired equipment, switched off at the isolator. In both cases the equipment must be locked off to prevent the equipment inadvertently being...
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Section 4 For the UK please follow the procedure below: BASIC INSPECTION CHECKS BY THE END USER DAILY: 1. Remove the dispense nozzle from the dispense valve and sanitise using unscented bleach or commercial sanitizer with hot water to a concentration of 100ppm available chlorine.
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Section 4 ALBI 4 –DISPENSE FONT CLEANING - “INSTALLED UNITS” Before “ANY” work is carried out on MBS equipment the following rules must be adhered to. 1. “NEVER” work on any “LIVE” electrical equipment! 2. Switch the unit off at the mains supply socket! 3. Unplug the unit from the mains supply socket and ensure that the plug cannot be accidently plugged back into the mains while work is being carried out on the unit! 4.
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Section 4 Grip the base of the splash back, and pull forwards. The splash back will pull away from the tower. When the bottom of the splash back is free, pull the splash back downwards to free from the dispense tower. The screws for removing the membrane switch panel are now accessable.
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Section 4 Remove the two screws from the membrane panel. The membrane panel will now lift out of the tower. Note: Don’t pull away from the unit until USB lead is disconnected (see below). Disconnect the USB lead from the back of the display.
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Section 4 Remove the two screws securing the dispense valve in place. Remove the 4 screws securing the bottom of the font to the front panel of the appliance. Remove the screw securing the top of the font to the front panel of the appliance. Take hold of the bottom of the font assembly and lift upwards until the font comes free of the front of the unit.
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Section 4 Insert the tabs in the rear of the font into the mating slots in the front panel and push the font down to relocate the font on the front of the appliance Replace and tighten the two screws holding the dispense valve in position.
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Section 4 Reconnect the display to the USB lead. Replace membrane/display panel. Replace the two screws in front membrane/ display panel. On the rear of the top of the splash back is a hook feature that slots up behind the membrane/display panel.
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Section 4 When the top of the splash back has hooked into place the bottom can be slotted firmly into place. The screw in the splash back can now be replaced. Replace the drip tray.
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Section 4 Sanitizing BEVERAGE SYSTEM CLEANING Sanitize the beverage system at initial start-up as well as regularly scheduled cleaning. The drain pan must be in place under soda valves, to carry away detergent and sanitizing agents that will be flushed through valves. BAG-IN-BOX SYSTEM SANITATION The procedure below is for the sanitation of one syrup circuit at a time. Repeat to sanitize additional circuits.
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Section 4 7. Draw detergent solution through system until solution is dispensed. 8. Repeat steps 2-7 until all syrup circuits contain detergent solution. 9. Allow detergent solution to remain in the system for 5 minutes. 10. Connect Bucket 3 to system. Bag Side Connector 11.
Section 6 SECTION 6 – FAULT FINDING CHARTS Refrigeration system \ Warm drinks Is the compressor running? 1. Faulty probe. 2. Water bath contaminated with syrup. Has the unit Has the unit Are the coils frozen in Unit cut out on 3.
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Section 6 Unit will not dispense drinks and\or gas only Is the display panel Does the display Carbonator fill has illuminated? timed out. Turn state “Fault type: -A Consult Manual”? unit power off and back on again. Check the mains power Switch the unit supply to the on at the mains unit is switched plug.
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Section 6 Flat drinks Has the Restore CO2 Is the CO2 pressure Lift relief valve on carbonation level pressure. between 75-80 Psi carbonator bowl & been restored? vent the bowl for a few seconds. Re-check carbonation levels. Is the carbonator pump Check that there are no Check that the Clear restrictions.
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Section 6 Incorrect mixture ratio (Weak or strong drinks) Weak mixture Strong mixture Is the syrup supply Check the brix ratio Check the brix ratio empty? as described on as described on pages 12-14 and pages 12-14 and re-brix if required. re-brix if required.
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Section 6 ALBI AQUA – Fault finding Section 6 of the Installation Manual contains flow diagrams for identifying and correcting faults within the unit. Whilst the section contains some information specific to the postmix ALBI variants, most of the ALBI AQUA fault conditions are also described, except the condition described below... Carbonator bowl level sensor calls for refill Carbonator pump starts Carbonator pump cuts out after 45 seconds Carbonator pump cuts out within 45 seconds Red LED flashing at front of unit No red LED flashing at front of unit...
Section 8 Section 8 – Declaration of conformity EC Declaration of Conformity In accordance with the EC Guidelines EC Guideline Electro Magnetic Contract 2014/30/EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU Food safety 1935/2004/EC Plastic materials in contact with food 10/2011/EU Good manufacturing practice for articles in contact with food 2023/2006/EC RoHS2 2011/65/EU WEEE 2002/96/EC...
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FCC Statements for models: 14-2003-01 14-2003-05 (1) Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. (2) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing two conditions: The device may not cause harmful interference and, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde- sired operation.
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