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Instruction Sheet Subject: BIC MF Ice Shaver Belt Replacement
SCOPE: MULTIPLEX BIC UNITS MA-8-2, MA-8-2BF, MA-8-2AF
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Document Number: MPX-i-076 October 06, 2022
MULTIPLEX
645 PARK EAST BLVD SUITE 5, NEW ALBANY, IN 47150
844-724-CARE
WWW.MULTIPLEXBEVERAGE.COM
Refreshing the Experience
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Safety Gloves (cut resistant)
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Screw Drivers, Phillips & Flat Head
• 3/8” or ¼” Drive Socket Set (3/8” and 5/16”)
• Standard Open End Wrench Set
• Pencil or Marker
• Food Grade Scale ( measures to at least one decimal point)
PARTS REQUIRED
• VMP00123 Ice Shaver Belt
• Dielectric Grease
Important
Keep refrigeration cabinet door closed so product
remains chilled.
nWARNING
Heat sinks may contain electric power even after unit
has been powered OFF and disconnected from power
source. Use extreme caution when working near the
heat sinks to prevent electric shock.
NOTE: There are two different User Interface (UI) screens
that are used on Blend-in-Cup (BIC) units. Onscreen options
vary by screen. Please see picture below for the UI screen
reference names.
Common Controller
Glass Screen
MR7
Plastic Overlay
REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTION
1. Power unit OFF using switch located on LEFT side of
unit and unplug. Place an empty bucket under drain if
necessary.
OFF
2. Remove the two (2) Phillips head screws that secure the
top rear panel and set panel aside.
nWARNING
Heat sinks may contain electric power even after unit
has been powered OFF and disconnected from power
source. Use extreme caution when working near the
heat sinks to prevent electric shock.
3. Remove the mounting bracket that contains the power
supply, relays and SRB.
A. Remove the screw(s) that secures the mounting
bracket to the unit.
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B. Slightly lift the bracket releasing the right side
hinge then carefully lower the bracket down
towards the lower refrigerated cabinet.
4. Mark the position of the motor on the mounting bracket
by marking a line along the edge of the motor onto the
mounting bracket.
5. Locate the two (2) hex head bolts that secure the Hall Effect
Sensor Bracket to the shaver motor mounting bracket.
6. Completely remove the two (2) bolts that secure the Hall
Effect sensor mounting bracket to the motor mounting
bracket. Move Hall Effect sensor bracket aside.
7. Loosen the two (2) bolts that secure the motor to the
mounting bracket.
8. Push motor towards front of unit to disengage ice
shaver belt. Remove old ice shaver belt.
9. Install new ice shaver belt over the pillow block pulley
and the ice shaver motor pulley.
Pillow Block Pulley
Ice Shaver
Motor Pulley
10. Locate the line marking the motor position on the
mounting bracket and move the motor back into place.
11. While holding the motor in position tighten the two
(2) bolts to secure the motor to the motor mounting
bracket. Push on the center of the belt between both
pulleys. The belt should deflect about ¼ to 3/8” (6.3-
9.5mm).
12. Confirm the end of the Hall Effect Sensor is 1/16 inch
(1.6mm) from the edge of the bracket.
NOTE: An United States or Canadian dime is approximately
1/16 inch (1.6mm) thick.
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13. Install Hall Effect Sensor Bracket Assembly to the motor
mounting bracket using the two (2) bolts. Verify wire
restraint with grounding wire has been secured with
the left bolt.
14. Confirm the end of the Hall Effect Sensor did not shift
and is still is 1/16 inch (1.6mm) from the edge of the
sensor bracket.
15. Apply a thin layer of dielectric grease to the Hall Effect
Sensor if necessary to protect against condensation.
16. Lift the bracket containing power supplies and SRB back
into place. Verify the bracket hinges are seated fully into
slots in the frame of the unit.
17. Reinstall the screw(s) that secures the SRB and power
relay mounting bracket to the unit.
18. Plug unit IN and power ON.
ON
TEST ICE SHAVER BELT
Test the ice shaver belt has been installed correctly by
running the ice motor and observing the ice shaver belt
operates correctly and is secure.
FOR MR7 SCREENS
19. Test the ice shaver belt.
A. Place container in ice dispense area to collect ice
from dispense test.
B. From easyTouch Screen press MANAGER MENU.
C. Press A then GREEN check.
D. Press DOWN arrow.
E. Press SERVICE.
F. Press A then GREEN check.
G. Press OUTPUTS.
H. Press DOWN arrow.
I. Change ICE MOTOR state to ON.
J. Observe ice shaver belt operation.
K. Wait ten (10) seconds then change ICE MOTOR
state to OFF.
L. Press BACK arrow to return to easyToUCH screen.
FOR COMMON CONTROLLER SCREENS
20. Test the ice shaver belt.
A. Place container in ice dispense area to collect ice
from dispense test.
B. From easyTouch Screen press SERVICE.
C. Press A then GREEN check.
D. Press OUTPUTS.
E. Scroll down and change ICE MOTOR state to ON.
F. Observe ice shaver belt operation.
G. Wait ten (10) seconds then change ICE MOTOR
state to OFF.
H. Press BACK arrow to return to easyToUCH screen.
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ICE CALIBRATION
NOTE: Verify ice bin is at least half full of ice before starting
ice calibration.
FOR MR7 SCREENS
21. Perform Ice Calibration
A. From easyTouch Screen press MANAGER MENU.
B. Press A then GREEN check.
C. Press CONFIGURE SLOTS.
D. Press CALIBRATE FLAVOR.
E. Press ICE.
F. Follow onscreen instructions.
G. Press BACK arrow to return to easyToUCH screen.
FOR COMMON CONTROLLER SCREENS
22. Perform Ice Calibration
A. From easyTouch Screen press SETTINGS.
B. Press A then GREEN check.
C. Press CONFIGURE SLOTS.
D. Press CALIBRATE FLAVOR.
E. Press ICE.
F. Follow onscreen instructions.
G. Press BACK arrow to return to easyToUCH screen.
CONFIRM OPERATION
23. Make a SMALL, MEDIUM and LARGE drink to confirm
operation. Correct issues if necessary.
24. Reinstall top rear panel and secure with the two (2)
screws.
25. Move unit into place.
26. Verify drain is connected correctly.
27. Make several drinks with manager present to confirm
operation.
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