Troubleshooting - Vivreau ViTap-2 Service Manual

Troubleshooting

The information provided in this section is intended
to assist in the identification and correction of any
irregularities and malfunctions which might occur
during operation.
CHILLER/CARBONATOR SYSTEM
Problem Possible Problem Possible Cause
No Power Unit unplugged.
Water slow
or will not
Building Circuit Breaker tripped
dispense
Fuse blown
Water frozen in Coil Ice Bank too large
Faulty Ice Bank Control
Poorly positioned/ faulty Ice Sensor Re-position/replace Ice Sensor
Water Block tripped Water allowed to flow too long.
Water not passing Filter clogged
through Filter
No Water Pump or Pump or Motor failure
sparkling Motor failure
water
Turned OFF
Unit not switched
ON
Water Block tripped Water allowed to flow too long.
Controller timed out Leak in system or too much water
dispensed in a short period
CO alarm sounds Low or no CO
2 2
Faulty Pressure Switch
No dispense Fuse blown
No electrical supply
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IMPORTANT ________________________
Maintenance and repairs must only be carried
out by properly qualified and trained personnel.
Always switch OFF and unplug the unit before
performing any service or repair procedures.
Action
Plug in Power Cord
Reset Circuit Breaker
Replace Fuse
Replace
Reset Water Block
Sanitize and replace Filter
Replace Pump or Motor
Turn ON to activate the carbonation
system
Reset Water Block
Check for leaks before re-setting
Controller – Achieved by interrupting
the electrical supply
Replace CO supply
supply
2
Replace Switch
Check and replace
Check and resolve
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CHILLER/CARBONATOR SYSTEM
(continued)
Problem Possible Problem Possible Cause
Water warm Reduced ice weight Faulty Ice Bank Control
or long time to form
ice
Fuse blown
No electrical supply
Refrigeration system failure
Poor Condenser cooling
Insufficient water in Tank
Supply voltage out of specification
Poor agitation of Motor failure
water onto Cooling
Motor Impeller failed
Coils
Excessive algae growth in Tank
CO pressure too low Regulator set incorrectly
CO2 volume
2
too low
Water warm Refer to Water Warm section
Air in Carbonator System not purged during connection
No CO Cylinder empty
2
Regulator or Cylinder Valve closed
Dispensing Solenoid not Faulty Solenoid
Head leaking closing fully
Water leaking Check Valve failure Debris in Vented Check Valve sited
from the on the Carbonator Pump
green pipe on
front of the
unit
Dispense flow Incorrectly set Flow Not adjusted correctly
incorrect Control
No flow Flow Control Faulty
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Action
Replace, taking care to not damage the
Sensor Bulb.
Check and replace
Check
Replace base unit
Check clearance around Cooler and
Fan Motor operation. Check Condenser
and clean if necessary
Fill Tank to desired level
Check and resolve
Replace Motor/Pump
Replace
Clean Tank and Coil outer surface
Reset CO regulator
2
Refer to 'Water warm' section
Vent Carbonator for 5 seconds
Reconnect to a new cylinder
Ensure both are open
Replace Solenoid
Strip and clean as per instructions in
the Maintenance Section
Reset flow rate
Replace Flow Control