AC6.E GRANULAR SUGAR DISPENSER IMPORTANT: Read this Manual now and retain it for future reference The SureShot Dispensing Systems® AC6.E dispenser automatically dispenses controlled portions of granular white sugar. Our factory has pre-configured your dispenser to deliver sugar quantities specified by your company. To dispense, push the appropriate button on the front of the dispenser.
1. SETUP Uncrating the Dispenser 1. Remove the dispenser from the packaging: unfold the packing material and lift the dispenser out of the box. 2. Prior to use, read this Operations Manual and store it for future reference. 3. Remove the plastic protective covering from the stainless steel exterior of the dispenser, by peeling it off.
Sugar clumps may clog the hopper outlet and affect the accuracy of dispense amounts. Hopper Strainers All AC6.E Sugar dispensers have a small stainless steel strainer at the base of the sugar hopper. That strainer is necessary for proper operation of the dispenser and should not be removed, except for cleaning.
To Dispense Sugar: 1. Place cup under the dispense tube. 2. Press button for the quantity of sugar to be dispensed: X S M L XL 3. Allow sugar to flow into cup. 4. Remove cup. Button Panels: select size button to dispense sugar amounts to your specifications 1 size 3 sizes: S, M, L 4 sizes: S, M, L, XL...
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AC6.E Sugar Dispenser – Tube Changing Procedure (All Models) 1. Place the dispenser on a level countertop. Unplug the dispenser. Step 2 2. Turn the black valve thumbscrew counterclockwise. Open the valve door. 3. Remove the black thumbscrew at the base of the hopper on the back of the dispenser.
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Note: The optional ClumpBuster is designed to help prevent clumping of granular white sugar in the dispenser hopper. The ClumpBuster is sold separately and is not included as standard equipment on the AC6.E or AC6.0 sugar dispenser.
3. CLEANING Cleaning: Catch Tray Note: The catch tray at the front and must be removed for cleaning, by lifting it up and off. 1. Rinse the tray with lukewarm potable water. 2. Place the tray in a hot water wash at a minimum water temperature of 140 ºF or 60 ºC. •...
Cleaning: The Valve Assembly 1. Unplug the dispenser. 2. Remove the sugar from the hopper, to avoid spillage when the valve door is opened. It is not necessary to remove the hopper. If you do remove the hopper, you must unplug the electrical line connecting the Button Panel to the Circuit Board.
Cleaning: The Valve Area Over time, the dispensing valve may become sticky if sugar is deposited in the valve area because the product dispensing tube is cut or broken. A sticky valve can cause serious damage to the solenoid assembly, so it is recommended that the valve be cleaned and a new dispensing tube installed. 1.
4. TECHNICAL SERVICE Install Legs Dispensers are shipped with the ski-legs attached. In older model dispensers, the stainless steel bottom and the two skis are attached separately to the bottom of the dispenser. If it’s necessary to re-attach, 1. Screw in the 4 hex-screws that attach the bottom to the dispenser 2.
Remove Dispense Tube See page 7. 1. Remove all sugar from the hopper. 2. Place the dispenser on a level countertop. Unplug the dispenser. 3. Turn the black valve thumbscrew counterclockwise. Open the valve door. 4. Remove the black thumbscrew at the base of the hopper on the back of the dispenser.
Remove Dispensing Solenoid Assembly 1. Unplug the dispenser. 2. Remove the sugar from the hopper, to avoid spillage when the valve door is opened. It is not necessary to remove the hopper. If you do remove the hopper, you must unplug the hopper line from the Circuit Board. 3.
Remove Circuit Board 1. Unplug the dispenser. 2. Remove the back cover by removing the 4 Phillips screws that secure the back to the dispenser body. 3. Locate the Circuit Board behind the back cover. 4. Disconnect the wires attached to the Circuit Board. We recommend that you label those wires for easy reattachment.
Remove Transformer The Transformer is located on the back of the Electrical Panel. 1. Remove all sugar from the hopper. 2. Unplug the dispenser. 3. Remove the back cover by removing the 4 Phillips screws that secure the back to the dispenser body. 4.
5. Checks and Adjustments AC Outlet for 115 VAC 1. Using a Digital Multi-Meter set to AC (~), place probes in the slotted sections of the wall outlet. The Digital Multi-Meter should read 115 ± 8 VAC. If this voltage is 0 Volts AC, this may indicate a tripped Circuit Breaker in the building’s Electrical panel.
Output from Circuit Board to Solenoid 38 VDC output to Solenoid Note: Unplug the dispenser until you are ready to check. 1. Remove the back cover – remove the 4 Phillips screws. 2. Plug the dispenser back in. 3. With the Digital Multi-Meter set to DC Volts, check for 32 ±...
Calibration Procedure – for dispense buttons: NOTE: • Dispensers with Serial Numbers up to and including 5005-11617 dispense on timers located on the Circuit Board. Follow Step 5, Procedure A. See Picture, page 20. • Dispensers with Serial Numbers 5005-11618 and above dispense on timers controlled by a microprocessor on the Circuit Board.
ClumpBuster lid (Top Cover – CB with latch assembly) A-99-035-2 ClumpBuster lid (Top Cover – CB 7.25 with latch assembly) M-02-077A ClumpBuster top screen (Hopper Screen – Upper CB AC6.E) 6.193 x 6.217 in. M-02-078 ClumpBuster agitator (Auger – Upper CB) M-02-082A ClumpBuster bottom screen (Hopper Screen –...
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Part # Description A-99-013 Thumbscrew (Valve Door Screw) F-10-002 #6 Thumb Screw on back of dispenser (also available as P-01-012) F-04-003 Hex screws for the electrical panel F-13-001 Plastic Retainer (grommet) at Electrical Cord entry M-05-041 natural latex sugar tube M-05-041A Tube (spare bag of 1) M-05-041B...
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NOTE: A. The Warranty will be null and void if the dispenser is serviced by unqualified people. B. To achieve optimum performance of your AC6.E dispenser and to avoid dispensing inconsistencies, be sure to replace the dispensing tube monthly. PROBLEM...
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the dispenser is leaking 1. Make sure the product dispensing tube running from the hopper product compartment through the delivery valve is properly aligned in the centre of the valve and the black valve thumbscrew is securely tightened (do not over-tighten).
NORTH AMERICAN WARRANTY All dispensing equipment manufactured by A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc. is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. A. C. Dispensing Equipment Inc.'s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair of defects as outlined by an A. C. Dispensing Equipment Inc.
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