Unit 2 Setup
Unit Objectives
Given a realistic scenario depicting a new site install, the learner will be able to install and setup the ULTRA for customer
turnover without error.
Given an installed machine, all the necessary tools and safety equipment, the learner will be able to set the machine
up for initial operation.
The learner will be able to operate the switch controls.
The learner will be able to enter and navigate programming.
The learner will be able to understand and perform the task of setting priority menus.
The learner will be able to perform product preparation and adjustments of the optional accessories (PAF & LAF).
User Interface
Using the menu-driven display on the front of the dispenser, the operator has the ability to operate, alter or modify
various parameters such as beverage consistency and set day/night “ON/OFF” times. The operator is also prompted
to check a variety of periodic service functions or even a step-by-step cleaning routine.
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Switch Operation (Operating Controls)
This switch is the ON/OFF toggle switch which powers up the dispenser and the LCD display. This switch is also used as back up switch in menu mode.
Press and release the appropriate (ON/OFF) switch to start the Auger Motor and to turn on AutoFill when applicable.
Press and release the (OFF/ICE/CHILL) switch and select CHILL to begin the cooling process for the selected hopper.
Switch Operation (Programming Controls)
To access the programming mode, and to scroll through the different function screens, hidden programming switches
are used. Press and hold for five seconds the “Gourmet” button to enter into the programming menus.
“ULTRA” (left under display)
When prompted by a selection from the menu to answer yes or no, the “ULTRA” switch is used to answer
“NO” or (-) minus.
“GOURMET” (center under display)
Press and hold this switch 5 seconds to access the Menu Function Index. This switch is also used as “NEXT”
to scroll through the functions.
“ICE” (right under display)
When prompted by a selection from the menu to answer yes or no, the “ICE” switch is used to answer “YES”
or (+) plus.
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Setup
Setup Machine
The following machine parameters should be set upon placement of machine for product turn over.
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Set Thickness (Product consistency)
Set Date Time
Set Language
Set Night Time
6 Month PM (Recommended)
Day To Clean (Recommended)
LAF Set Up Menus
□□ Delayed Refill
□□ Enable Refill ? (Ultra-1 Only)
Set Thickness
Setting the thickness changes the ice consistency, or torque of each auger. The factory default is 8 with a range of 1
to 16.
Step 1: Press and hold the Gourmet switch until the display screen reads “Cleaning Guide?”.
Step 2: press and release the Gourmet switch until the “Set Thickness?” option is shown in the display screen.
Step 3: Select Yes (Ice) to access the Set Thickness option.
Step 4: Use Min (-) and Max (+) to adjust the thickness levels. Press the Gourmet switch to accept the desired setting for the left side.
Step 5: Use the same controls to adjust the thickness level for the right side. Press the Gourmet switch to accept the
desired setting.
Step 6: Press Next (Gourmet) until you exit programming and return to the Home Screen.
Set Date Time
Allows the operator to set the DATE (YY MM DD) and TIME (HR MIN SEC) for display on the Home Screen.
Step 1: Press and hold the Gourmet switch until the display screen reads “Cleaning Guide?”.
Step 2: Press and release the Gourmet switch until the “Date/Time” setting option appears in the display screen.
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Step 3: Select Yes (Ice) to access the set Date/Time option.
Step 4: Use Min (-) and Max (+) to adjust the setting to the appropriate year. Select Next (Gourmet) to continue.
Step 5: Use Min (-) and Max (+) to adjust the setting to the appropriate month. Select Next to continue.
Step 6: Use Min (-) and Max (+) to adjust the setting to the appropriate day. Select Next to continue.
Step 7: Use Min (-) and Max (+) to adjust the setting to the appropriate hour. Select Next to continue.
Step 8: Use Min (-) and Max (+) to adjust the setting to the appropriate minute. Select Next to continue.
Step 9: Use Min (-) and Max (+) to adjust the setting to the appropriate second. Select Next to continue.
Step 10: If you are satisfied with the changes, keep pressing Next (Gourmet) until you exit programming and return
to the Home Screen.
Set Language
The setting of the Set Language mode allows the operator to scroll thru a list of languages stored in the software and
select one for the display messages.
Set Night Time
The setting of the Day/Night mode allows the dispenser to “power down” during off hours. The bottom corners displaying “ICE” will change to “CHILL” during the night mode. During the night mode, the product will be kept chilled to
below 35°F. “ICE” reading will return after night mode elapses. With “OFF” representing 12:00 AM, the operator can
scroll to the times desired for the night time mode to begin and end.
Step 1: Press and hold the Gourmet switch until the display screen reads “Cleaning Guide?”.
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Step 2: Press and release the Gourmet switch until the “Set Night Time” setting option appears in the display screen.
Step 3: Use Min (-) and Max (+) to adjust the setting to the desired time. When finished, Press and release the Gourmet switch and proceed to Day Time setting.
Step 4: Use Min (-) and Max (+) to adjust the setting to the desired time. When finished, keep pressing Next (Gourmet) until you exit programming and return to the Home Screen.
6 Month PM
This function is used to set a reminder message Preventive Maintenance Due every six months. The machine will
not shut down if service is not performed. When the service is performed and the message, “PM COMPLETE?”, is
answered “YES” (ICE), the time and date is recorded for another six months to elapse.
Step 1: Press and hold the Gourmet switch until the display screen reads “Cleaning Guide?”.
Step 2: Press and release the Gourmet switch until the “6 Month PM” setting option appears in the display screen.
Step 3: Use Min (-) or Max (+) to turn this function on/off. If you are satisfied with the changes, keep pressing Next
(Gourmet) until you exit programming and return to the Home Screen.
Day To Clean
This function allows the operator to program a cleaning schedule from 1 to 14 days.
Delayed Refill This function allows the operator to dose in small amounts of new product while delaying between doses.
This can help the already frozen product from becoming diluted and not ready to serve. These delay and fill times are
to be determined and set based on each application as desired by the end user.
Enable Refill (Ultra-1 Only)
This function will activate the Liquid Autofill function only in machines equipped with the LAF option.
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Product Preparation
Whether liquid concentrate or granulated powder, all product must be thoroughly mixed BEFORE adding it to the
hoppers.
For best results with granita-type products, use only products with an apparent brix of 12 or higher. Some products
may work with an apparent brix as low as 9. Your experimentation with other products will be the best guide in this
area.
Keep the pre-mixed liquid product refrigerated. This reduces cooling/freezing time in the dispenser.
Keep the hoppers topped-off during peak serving periods. Add pre-mixed liquid product as it is dispensed. This reduces the cooling/freezing time and assures you of always having product ready to dispense.
Keep the product level in the hoppers higher than the auger. If the auger is exposed, air will become entrapped in the
mixture resulting in a clouded foamy consistency.
You may find it beneficial to turn down the ice controls to keep the ice granules from growing too large.
Some products freeze at a lower temperature than others. You may notice frost or ice on the hoppers. This is normal
and should not be a concern.
Humidity in the air may cause sweating on the outside surfaces of the hoppers. This is to be expected and should
not be a concern. The drip trays beneath the hoppers will capture this and cause it to flow to the lower drip tray for
disposal.
Some noises are to be expected during normal operation of the dispenser. By becoming familiar with the noises
made during normal operation, you will be better able to listen for problems.
PAF- Powder Mix Set-Up (Brix Ratio)
When using the PAF with a new powdered granita mix, follow the procedure outlined below to adjust the PAF to produce the correct brix ratio according to the product manufacture.
Step 1: Determine the mix ratio of powdered granita mix. Convert the recipe so that it is expressed in terms of weight
units [grams (g), dry ounces (oz), or pounds (lbs)] of powdered granita mix to fluid ounces (fl.oz.) of water [1 gallon
gal) = 128 fl.oz.; 1 liter (l)= 33.8 fl.oz.].
Step 2: The delivery rate of the water ingredient is factory preset to 1 fl.oz. per second. Therefore, it is only necessary to adjust the delivery rate of the powdered granita mix.
Step 3: Place the PAF on top of a fully assembled ULTRA taking care to align the PAF guide rails over the rollers on
the platform guide rails.
Step 4: Connect the PAF power cord to the outlet located on the ULTRA auger motor cover.
Step 5: Attach a flexible water line to the .25” flare fitting on the back panel of the PAF.
Step 6: Ensure the ULTRA is powered ON and the Day/Night setting is set to Day.
Step 7: Pull the PAF fully forward on its support rails.
Step 8: Pull the slide gate closed on the PAF product hopper elbow and remove the product hopper from the PAF.
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Step 9: Remove the lid from the product hopper and fill the hopper with a powdered granita mix.
Step 10: Install the product hopper into the PAF.
Step 11: Place the ON/OFF switch at the PAF whipper panel to ON.
Step 12: After allowing 5 seconds for the PAF to initialize, observe the door lamp on the whipper panel. The door
lamp should not be lit. If the door lamp is lit, consult the fault list and clear the fault before proceeding.
Step 13: Remove the hole plug on the whipper panel. Using a slotted screwdriver, set potentiometer to approximately mid range.
Step 14: Remove the mixing chamber from the PAF and place a small container, such as a cup, under the product
hopper ejector elbow.
Step 15: Push the slide gate on the product hopper ejector elbow to the OPEN position.
Step 16: Momentarily set the TEST/SERVICE switch on the whipper panel to the TEST position. The hopper motor
will run and dispense powdered granita mix for 10 seconds.
Step 17: After the PAF has finished the 10 second throw test, weigh the dispensed product.
Step 18: Determine the dispense rate of the powdered product (weight units per second) by dividing the measured
weight by 10.
Step 19: Compare the measured dispense rate with the mix ratio in
Step 1. Adjust the MIN/MAX control clockwise to increase the dispense rate or counterclockwise to decrease the dispense rate of the
powdered granita mix. Repeat Steps 16 through 19 as necessary
until proper mix ratio is achieved.
Step 20: Once the mix ratio has been adjusted, the PAF can be run
with the door open. This will allow you to catch dispensed product for
brix testing.
Step 21: Hold a container under the dispense tip of the PAF.
Step 22: Hold the TEST/SERVICE switch on the whipper panel to the
SERVICE position.
Step 23: When the container is filled to the desired level, release the
TEST/SERVICE switch.
Step 24: Measure the brix using the appropriate measuring device.
Step 25: Remove the hole plug. Using a slotted screwdriver, adjust
the potentiometer clockwise to increase the brix or counterclockwise
to decrease the brix of the product. Replace the hole plug.
Adjustment for Powder Throw Weight
LAF – Liquid Concentrate Set-Up (Brix Ratio)
The SHURflo BRIX proportioning pump is driven by pressurized water, allowing the water and product to be delivered
at an exact ratio. The pump operates whenever there is a differential in pressure between the inlet and outlet water
sides of the pump.
Step 1: Purge water filter if applicable and confirm all water devices are properly placed, tubing connections are
properly clamped and lines are not kinked.
Step 2: Install the BIB connector onto the receiving product container.
Step 3: Locate concentrate and water tube that will connect to the quick disconnect fittings on the hopper, place water and concentrate tube inside of an empty container to prime the concentrate and the purging of air out of the lines.
Step 4: Check 3 –way sanitize valve for dispense position and slowly turn on the main water supply.
Step 5: Allow the pump enough time to purge all the air out of the lines and check for desired flow rate of product
and water. Adjust pressure regulator if applicable or adjust water shut off
valve if using a fixed water flow regulator. When the desired flow rate is
achieved, turn off the water supply.
Step 6: See hopper assembly instruction sheet. Install level probe onto
the hopper.
Step 7: Connect the tubes to the hopper quick connect connectors. Keeping the water and concentrate line accordingly to the correct hopper on a
two hopper machine.
Step 8: Turn on the water supply and the machine is now ready for start
up and initial fill of the hopper.
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ULTRA 1 and 2 Start Up with LAF
Step 1: Review the switch operation of the user panel.
Step 2: Apply power to the machine.
Step 3: Press and release the (ON/OFF) switch to power on the machine.
Step 4: ULTRA with LAF option: Press and release the appropriate (ON/OFF) auger switch until the appropriate
“Auger Refill On” mode is selected. This mode activates the motor and refill circuit in unison and will automatically
maintain the level of product in the hopper to the probe level.
Note: ULTRA-1 only – Enable the refill menu in the programming to activate the
liquid autofill function.
Step 5: Press and release the (OFF/ICE/CHILL) switch until the appropriate
mode is selected (ICE).
Step 6: The cooling process is now activated and cooling will begin after a sequence delay within the start up or activation of the cooling system.
Ultra 1 Only (Step 4)
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