Specifications
Multiplex Company, Inc.
Fountain Troubleshooting Guide
9
00218012 Revision B (KAK) 7 August, 2000
Troubleshooting Guide
WARNING: Inspection, testing, and repair of elec-
trical equipment should be performed only by
qualified service personnel. The unit should be
unplugged when servicing, except when electri-
cal tests are required.
DANGER: Use extreme care during electrical cir-
cuit tests. Live circuits may be exposed.
No CO2 gas or water
present at dispensing
valves.
CO
2 gas is present at
dispensing valves but no
water.
Section 2: Carbonated Water System (continued)
Qualifier Probable Cause Corrective Action
Malfunction of Refrigera-
tion System.
Malfunction of Circulating
System.
No power to carbonator.
Water supply restricted to
carbonator pump.
Water Filter restricted.
Water Inlet strainer
clogged.
Liquid Level Control defec-
tive.
Electrode Assembly defec-
tive.
Refer to Troubleshooting Section 7: Refrigera-
tion System under No carbonated water at
any of the dispensing valves (freeze up).
Refer to Troubleshooting Section 3: Circulat-
ing System under No carbonated water at any
of the dispensing valves.
Verify toggle switch for Carbonator is in the
on position and Main Power Supply is on.
Verify water to unit by observing Filtered Wa-
ter Pressure Gauge. It should register 55 psi
(3.9kg/cm
2
). To adjust, loosen Locknut, turn
Adjustment Screw clockwise to increase, coun-
terclockwise to decrease. If regulator will not
respond to adjustments, replace regulator. Ex-
amine Water Shut-off Valve(s) to Carbonator and
insure they are in the on position.
Place Filter By-pass Valve into the Filter By-
pass position. Replace Cartridge Filter. Reposi-
tion valve handle to operating position.
Remove Filter Screen from Inlet Strainer in car-
bonator Pump (Brass), flush with water to clean
and reassemble.
Push Toggle Switch for carbonator and circula-
tor to the off position. Shut off Main Power
Supply unit. Remove electrical Access Panel
from unit. Locate liquid level control. Using a
pair of insulated needle nose pliers, carefully
remove the white wire from the terminal
marked H and the black wire from the ter-
minal marked L on the Liquid Level Control
Board. Position safely to side. Turn on Main
Power Supply. Push carbonator Switch to the
on position. If carbonator pump and motor
do not cycle on immediately, that Liquid
Level Control is defective. Replace.
If Liquid Level Control is operating, test the
Electrode Assembly, refer to Probable Cause
Liquid Level Control Defective. Verify wire
leads are dry and that they are not touching. If
not, replace Electrode.
No carbonated water at any of the dispensing valves