Sequence of Operation
The operation of the S Series ice dispenser can be
divided into three main operations. They are Dispenser
Activation, Ice Pick-Up and Ice Delivery.
DISPENSER ACTIVATION
Dispenser activation can be accomplished with a
number of different mechanisms.
•
Rocking Chute (Push for Ice) Activation – User
pushes the Rocking Chute, which energizes a
microswitch. The energized microswitch engages the
gearmotor.
•
Room Key Card Activation – User places their
hotel room key card into a slot on the dispenser. The
room key card activates the microswitch. The user
then presses the Rocking Chute (Push for Ice) for ice
dispense. This action activates the gearmotor.
•
Coin Operated Activation – User places one
quarter into dispenser. The quarter activates the coin
mechanism. The user then presses the Rocking
Chute (Push for Ice) for ice dispense. This action
activates the gearmotor.
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Section 3
Operation
ICE PICK-UP
When the customer activates the dispenser, the
gearmotor inside the dispenser begins to turn.
The gearmotor shaft is attached to the paddle wheel
inside the bin of the dispenser. As the paddle wheel
turns it picks up ice from the dispenser bin. The paddle
wheel will bring the pocket containing the ice to the top
of the travel area.
ICE DELIVERY
When the paddle wheel pocket reaches the top of its
travel, the ice falls from the paddle wheel to the ice chute
opening of the dispenser bin. The bin chute then directs
the ice to the door assembly dispensing 2-3 oz. of ice
per second.
If the door closes before all the ice is dispensed, some
ice may be held back by the door assembly. If the door is
open, the ice will fall through the door and the ice chute.
The ice chute will direct the ice into the customer's
container.
NOTE: Dispense Opening: Height 11" (28 cm), Width
14" (36 cm)
Model SFA-191/291 is equipped with an optional water
valve. When the water valve lever is pressed, water
flows through the system to the water valve nozzle.
Part Number 000007646 11/10