Installation, operation, and service manual for the model fbd553d frozen beverage dispenser specifications dimensions width 20.25 inches (511 mm) depth 33.5 inches (851 mm) height (countertop unit with door) 41.4 inches (1054 mm) height (optional roll around unit/stand) 68.0 inches (1727 mm) weight ...
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Ii safety precautions we at fbd are concerned about your safety. Please carefully read the following precautions before working with the fbd553d unit. This will familiarize you with proper equipment handling techniques. Lifting • to avoid personal injury or damage, do not attempt to lift the unit wi...
1. Preparing the location 1.1 location requirements a. The operational fbd553d countertop unit weighs 390 pounds (177 kg) and requires a sturdy, level surface for placement. When selecting a counter location, ensure the counter will support the unit weight plus the weight of any additional equipment...
2 figure 4.2 240v 120v 120v figure 4.1 mark and drill the four (4) mounting holes in the countertop. B. With the side panels removed, lift unit by the frame cross bracing and place unit on the counter. C. If permanently mounting the unit to a countertop, install four (4) 3/8-16 unc bolts (not includ...
5. Connecting water, co 2 , and syrup supplies 5.1 water supply important a water pump and water regulator are installed in the base of the machine. A water filter should be installed in the water line before being connected to the machine. Flush the filter with several gallons (12-15 liters) of wat...
4 figure 6.1 c. Splice a barb "cross" into the co 2 supply line and run two (2) lines to the syrup pump co 2 inlets. Or if figal tank will be utilized, splice a barb "cross" into the co 2 supply line and run three (3) lines to tank location and install co 2 tank couplers to end of lines. D. Do not t...
5 figure 6.2 figure 6.3 6.2 brixing a. With the unit powered up, press both of the "off" buttons on the display to ensure the unit is in the off state. Caution check all supply lines to insure that they are connected to the correct fittings. If lines are not connected properly, components will be da...
K. Measure the brix with a refractometer. Set brix to between 13.5 and 15.0 by adjusting the syrup brix flow controller clockwise to increase brix level or counter-clockwise to decrease brix level. If the brix requires adjustment, discard a sample before checking the brix again. Note do not adjust t...
Critical regulator and flow control settings set all pressures using the lcd readouts on the unit - not by the gauges on the regulators! Co 2 primary regulator the co 2 primary regulator must be set to 70-72 psig (482.6 to 496.4 kpa) [bulk tank set at 115-120 psig (793.5 - 828.0 kpa)]. Co 2 secondar...
The beater button activates the beaters inside the freezing chambers. The beaters can be activated to mix the slurry. Note: the beaters start automatically when the run or def buttons are pressed. The def button allows the user to manually defrost chamber. Because the unit automatically defrosts dur...
9 fbd fwd back select cancel off right side fill beater run def. Left side fill beater run off def. Center fill beater run off def. Side 1 status mode display side 2 status figure 7.2 notes optimize the operation of the machine. Incorrect settings at this level could prevent the machine from operati...
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7.2 machine access (see figure 7.2) a. Machine operator display mode display description preset value 1. Version shows current version of the software installed. 2. Time used to set the time of day. The machine uses a 24 hour format (military time) clock. The clock has a battery backup which maintai...
7.3 machine settings these settings are preset by the machine. Do not change unless there is a problem with drink quality. Mode l side settings level control = 3 the higher the value, the higher the product level center settings in the chamber. R side settings the lower the value, the lower the prod...
7.4. Readouts for information and diagnostics. Mode l readouts allows user to view beater % = this percentage represents c readouts information about frozen and thaw status. R readouts each side individually . Tank pressure = this represents current pressure in the chamber (tank). Syrup pressure = t...
C. Water lines are not to be disconnected during the cleaning and sanitizing of syrup lines to avoid contamination. D. Do not use strong bleaches or detergents. They tend to discolor and corrode various materials. E. Do not use metal scrapers, sharp objects, steel wool, scouring pads, abrasives, sol...
I. Drop the bib connectors (with adapter) into the sanitizing solution. J. Activate the right, center, and left solution solenoids at the "service menu/manual on/off" section of the service menu. K. Fill each chamber approximately 2/3 full with sanitizing solution/water mixture, then deactivate the ...
2. “level control” a. The fbd553d frozen beverage dispenser utilizes a proprietary liquid level control system (patented) to hold a constant liquid level. A constant liquid level assures a quality frozen product. B. If a more “wet” product is desired, the numerical setting (0-6) should be increased....
B. Before making any changes to the level control settings, defrost all three chambers by pressing the “def” buttons located on the control panel. The machine may automatically correct any problems with drink quality after going through a defrost cycle. C. After the defrost cycle, the compressor may...
18 10.4 changing the default level control setting a. The level control setting is preset at the factory at a value of 3. B. If the drink is not frozen enough, or if the drink is too hard and too cold and dispenses slowly, after the machine has been running for 10 to 15 minutes, it may be necessary ...
11.2 changing thaw and freeze settings the thaw-freeze values should only be changed if the drink quality is not as expected. Use the following steps to change thaw-freeze settings as necessary. Before changing the thaw-freeze settings, verify that the brix and level control settings (see section 10...
(continued from previous page) timeout m = 3 (timeout minutes) - the amount of time the unit will wait from the start of a call to the completion of the call. If the call has not completed by then it will hang up. Bt manual = 0 (bevtrak manual mode) in the manual mode (=1) the unit will schedule cal...
Screen will display “filling”. Fill slowly and do not let the pressure drop more than three to four (3-4) psi. 13.3 line voltage drop the unit requires a separate electrical circuit complete with a 30 amp breaker or fuse on a 30 amp service. The unit will not function properly if the line voltage dr...
(section 14.2 continued from previous page.) b. Solution solenoid energized. B. Test solenoid relay on relay board for 24vac output and 5vdc relay coil input. Replace relay board, if necessary. C. Solution solenoid left “on” c. In “manual on/off”, turn “solenoid in “manual”. Off. 14.3 out of product...
(section 14.4 continued from previous page.) e. Product in cylinder is frozen e. 1. Check water/syrup flow too hard or solid. Rates and brix. Adjust, if necessary (see section 6.2). 2. Check level control setting. Adjust if necessary (see section 10). 3. Check thaw/freeze settings. Adjust if necessa...
14.10 solenoids continuously a. Solenoid plunger not dropping. A. In “manual on/off”, energize activated. Solenoid on and off checking for plunger movement and 24vac at coil. Clean or replace solenoid, if necessary. B. Solenoid relay stuck. B. Test solenoid relay on relay board through manual on/off...
Electronic controls 14.17 lcd readout garbled a. Voltage spike or noise. A. Press “cancel” several times. Or blank. B. Low or no voltage to unit or b. Check l1 & l2 of contactor for loss of 5vdc signal. 220 vac and test points on lower and upper board for +5 vdc (see figure 14.3). Install buck/boost...
(section 14.21 continued from previous page.) g. Lower board problem. G. Test lower board for +5, +15, and –15 outputs on test points (see figure 14.3). H. 353 va transformer problem. H. Test transformer for 220vac input and 24vac and 12vac output (see figure 14.3). I. Compressor failure, or i. Wait...
14.24 low head/suction a. Low refrigerant level. A. See item 14.22.H above. Pressure. Contact fbd warranty dept. B. Compressor damage. B. Check amp draw on compressor before tapping system (normal running 18 amps). If unit is under warranty! Drink quality 14.25 drink too “wet” or a. Chamber not fill...
(section 14.26 continued from previous page.) e. “thaw/freeze” settings e. Raise the “thaw/freeze” set too low. Settings using the instructions in section 11.2 of this manual. F. Volumetric valve f. Activate "solution disp" in manual malfunctioning and not on/off and check for flow. Also allowing th...
(section 14.29 continued from previous page.) e. Level control too low. E. Level control settings may need to be raised due to excessive co 2 in the chamber. Raise the level control settings using the instructions in section 10.2 of this manual. F. "regulated co2" transducer f. Insure that the tank ...
(section 14.34 continued from previous page.) f. Syrup transducer problem. F. Check syrup pressure readouts for 70-72 psi . If not within 2 psi, adjust regulator and/or check transducer. Replace transducer, if necessary. G. Lower board problem. G test lower board for +5, +15, and –15 outputs on lowe...
(section 14.36 continued from previous page.) g. Upper board problem. G. Circuits within main control (upper) board electronics read transducer pressures. Replace main control (upper) board, if necessary 14.37 rtntemperr a. Temperature sensor error a. 1. Check for short in sensor and or failure. Cab...
Lcd display messages fbd553d frozen beverage dispenser message description sleeping unit in “sleep” mode. Unit is shut down. Cmpr stdly this delay is before compressor starts. The time period varies from 1 to 30 seconds. Cmpr start this is displayed when compressor starts freezing or defrosting. Cmp...
Lcd display error messages fbd553d frozen beverage dispenser message description defpresmax chamber pressure is above 55 psig during defrost only. Defprodout product is out during defrost only. Btr-lo-err low beater percent. Below 450%. Btr-hi-err high beater percent. Above 1200%. Syrup out syrup pr...
15. Illustrations, part listings, and diagrams 15.1 mounting diagram this figure illustrates the locations of threaded mounting holes in the base of the fbd553d machine. 34 16.75" 1.75" 11.50" 34.50" 20.25" 22.0" machine must edge of use 1/2" drill edge of machine bit (4 holes) machine be supported ...
15.2 flow diagram/schematic 35 f b d 5 5 3 d , f l o w d ia g r a m c tr l p 14 -l e ft s o lu ti o n c tr l p 13 -l e ft s y r u p in c tr l p 17 -h 2o in c tr l p 16 -c o 2 r e g . C tr l p 15 -c o 2 u n -r e g . C tr l p 18 -c e n te r s y r u p in c tr l p 19 -c e n te r s o ln .O u t c tr l p 2...
36 15.3 electrical/schematic-01 t2 l2 grn/yel coil b main gnd secondary gnd3 secondary gnd1 secondary gnd2 l6-30p main ground wht wht/red grn/yel grn/yel grn/yel grn contactor, 2pole 30amp coil a coil b brn 5 lt blue lt blue grn/yel grn/yel lt blue brn line 1 nc blk 2 common red blue 189-227 uf @ 25...
37 15.4 electrical/schematic-02 1 ref 3 4 2 gas gas tank right syrup right tank center syrup center water secondary primary looking into board connector. An 'x' pattern. Note that sensor connection forms 2 1 3 4 pressure sensors +5.12 ref fan 12 pcb, upper board 5 vdc in 5 vdc in +15 vdc in -15 vdc ...
