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Countertop 1.5 Sanitation Procedure

Updated

Overview

This article provides instructions for sanitizing the Bevi Countertop after receiving a “Sanitation Required” alert, following periods of low or no usage, or as needed. It is important to keep the Bevi clean for quality and food safety requirements, as well as to maintain a great customer experience with each beverage dispense.

In this article (click to jump):

Required Tools & Parts

  • Recommended*: V1.5 Flavor Line Cleaning Manifold - (P/N #720-0231)
  • 1 packet Chlorine-Based Sanitizer - (from 5-PACK: P/N #720-0144)
  • 5 gallon bucket
  • Spray Bottle
  • Microfiber Towels
  • Cleaning brushes
  • Glass Cleaner
  • Cleaning/Sanitary Gloves (Nitrile or similar)
  • OPTIONAL: Sanitation Kit - (P/N #720-0169)
    • One sanitation kit can clean up to 10 Bevi machines. The kit includes the following: 1x collapsible bucket, 12x microfiber towels, 1x spray bottle, 10x chlorine based sanitizer packets, 1x compressed air duster, and 3x cleaning brushes.
    • With this kit, you will still need the V1.5 Flavor Line Cleaning Manifold, and glass cleaner separately.
ℹ️ * NOTE: If a flavor line cleaning manifold (P/N #720-0231) is not on-hand, the flavor lines can still be sanitized individually, one-at-a-time. However, we strongly recommend saving time by using the cleaning manifold/sanitation tool to allow all 4 lines to be sanitized at once.

Task 1: Prepare the Sanitization solution

  1. Before starting, put on sanitary gloves.
  2. In the 5-gallon bucket, prepare the chlorine-based sanitizer solution.
    1. Fill the bucket with 3 gallons of hot water.
    2. Dissolve ONE 1-oz. packet of Chlorine Sanitizer in the hot water.
  3. Once dissolved, dip your spray bottle into the bucket to fill the bottle.
    1. This will be used to clean various areas of the Bevi.
    2. Leave the remaining sanitizer in the bucket until finished, as you will use this to soak certain parts of the Bevi.
kay-5 sanitizer packets multipack

Task 2: Sanitize Flavor lines

  1. On the screen, enter the Service Panel.
    • Touch the Service icon, then “Start Service”, and enter PIN code: “1986”

CT SP enter service panel

  1. Disconnect all 4 flavor connectors from the flavor boxes.
    • Leave the flavor boxes in order to avoid rearranging them incorrectly.
  2. Disconnect each flavor connector from the flavor lines.
    • Disconnect the push-to-connect fittings on the connectors from the 1/4” tubing.

  1. Place all 4 flavor connectors into the bucket of sanitizer solution.
    • Allow the flavor connectors to soak in the solution for a minimum of 1 minute.
    • While flavor connectors soak, use a cleaning brush to thoroughly clean each connector.

soaking blue flavor connectors in chlorine solution bucket

  1. Connect the Flavor Line Cleaning Manifold to each of the flavor lines.
    • Ensure the 1/4” flavor line is fully seated into the push-to-connect fittings.
    • Place the open end of the Flavor Line Cleaning Manifold tubing into the bucket with sanitizer solution.
  2. From the Service Panel screen, prime each flavor line with sanitizer solution.
    • Press and hold the “Prime” button for 30 seconds for each flavor.
    • Allow sanitizer solution to sit in the flavor lines for a minimum of 2 minutes.

  1. While waiting for flavor lines to sit with sanitizer solution, remove the drip tray from the front of the head unit.
    1. Bring to nearest sink and dump out any excess liquid.
    2. Disassemble the drip tray by removing the metal grate.
    3. Place drip tray components into the bucket with sanitizer solution.
      • Allow to soak in solution for a minimum of 1 minute. 

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  1. Remove the open end of the Flavor Line Cleaning Manifold tubing from the bucket of sanitizer solution.
    • Allow any excess fluid to drain into the bucket.
  2. Remove flavor connectors and drip tray from the bucket.
    • Thoroughly rinse all components with hot water.
    • Thoroughly scrub and clean the drip tray.
  3. Empty out the bucket of sanitizer solution.
    • Thoroughly rinse any remaining sanitizer solution out.
    • Refill the bucket with clean, hot water.
  4. Place the Flavor Line Cleaning Manifold tubes into the bucket with clean, hot water.
    • While holding a container under the nozzle prime all 4 flavor lines for 1 minute and 20 seconds each to thoroughly flush with hot water.

  1. Disconnect the Flavor Line Cleaning Manifold, and reconnect all 4 flavor connectors to the flavor lines.
    • Ensure the 1/4” flavor tubing is fully seated into the push-to-connect fittings.

  1. Reconnect each connector to its associated flavor box.
    • Ensure that each line is connected to the correct flavor.
  2. Prime all the flavors.
    • While holding a container under the nozzle, prime all flavor lines for 15 seconds each to evacuate any remaining clean water and prime with flavor concentrate.

Task 3: Flush the Filter

  1. From the service panel, access the Troubleshooting Tools screen.
    1. On the left side of screen, touch “Machine Alerts”
    2. Touch “Troubleshooting Tools”
  2. Open the access panel on the front of the chiller.
  3. Remove the Filter Flush tube from the panel and run it into a bucket.
  1. On the screen in the Controls section under “Water”, open the Inlet Solenoid.
  2. With the Filter Flush tube running into bucket, open the filter flush valve.
  3. Flush 3 gallons of water through the filter.
    • Once complete, close the Filter Flush Valve.
  4. Clip the Filter Flush tube back into place.
  5. Close the access panel.
    • NOTE: The panel will not close properly if the Filter Flush Valve and Buffer Tank Valve are not in the correct position.

Task 4: Functionality Test

  1. From the Troubleshooting Tools screen, touch “Back” at the top right of the screen.
    • If there are any alerts present, you should first resolve the issue first.
      • Use the “Troubleshoot” button and scan the QR code to troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
    • If no alerts are present, touch “Home” at the top right of the screen.
    • Touch “Finish Service” to exit out to the main dispense menu.
  2. Complete a full functionality test of all drink options.
    • Test both Cold and Sparkling water.
    • Ensure each drink selection has an adequate flow rate.
      1. If Cold water is dispensing with a low flow, check filter inventory, as this could indicate that it needs to be replaced.
    • Test Sparkling water for adequate carbonation.
    • Test all flavors to ensure they are dispensing properly.

Task 5: Clean the Head Unit

  1. SPRAY/WIPE DISPENSE AREA
    • Spray down the dispense area with sanitizer and wipe clean with a microfiber towel.
    • Once the dispense area is clean, reinstall the drip tray.
  2. WIPE DOWN HEAD UNIT
    • Thoroughly wipe down the entire outside of the head unit.
    • Clean any water or flavor concentrate that has collected around the base of the head unit.
  3. CLEAN TOUCHSCREEN
    • Using glass cleaner and a clean microfiber towel, wipe down the touchscreen to remove any residue and fingerprints.

Task 6: Log any additional service completed.

  1. If not already done, clear the Sanitation Required Alert in the Service Panel.
    • Mark the alert as resolved.
    • Enter initials and save.
  2. If flavors and enhancements, CO2 tank, or Filter need to be replaced during service, ensure they are logged appropriately.
bevi droplet favicon.png If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact Bevi Technical Services at support@bevi.co, or call our support line at 866-704-2384 (BEVI)