CT 1.5 Compact Chiller Remove & Replace Guide

Overview

Use this guide to remove and replace the Compact Chiller for the Countertop 1.5.

In this article (click to jump)

• Required Tools & Parts
• Remove and Replace Procedure
  • Task 1: Depressurize the water system.
  • Task 2: Power Off the Bevi.
  • Task 3: Remove the Chiller.
  • Task 4: Disconnect the CO2 line and High Pressure CO2 Sensor.
  • Task 5: Drain the Ice Bank.
  • Task 6: Reinstall the right side and CO2 panels.
  • Task 7: Remove the filter.
  • Task 8: Install the new Chiller.
  • Task 9: Fill the Water System.
  • Task 10: Launch Incubation.
  • Task 11: Prepare the old chiller for return.

Required Tools & Parts

• P/N #720-0310 - COMPACT CHILLER KIT
• #2 Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Small bucket or collection container

Remove and Replace Procedure

Task 1: Depressurize the water system.

1. Turn off the water source to the Compact Chiller.
2. Open the front access panel on the chiller.
3. Drain the Buffer Tank.
   1. Ensure the Buffer Tank valve is in the open position.
   2. Remove the Filter Flush tube from the clips and direct it into a bucket,
   3. Open the Filter Flush Valve and drain the Buffer Tank until it is completely empty.

4. Once fully drained, close the Filter Flush valve, and replace the Filter Flush tube into the clips.

5. Navigate to the Troubleshooting Tools screen.
   1. Touch the service icon in the upper left corner.
   2. Touch “Start Service”
   3. Enter the PIN to access the service panel.

6. On the left side of the screen, touch “Machine Alerts”.
   • Touch “Troubleshooting Tools”

7. Place a container under the nozzle, and pour COLD water until water is no longer dispensing.

8. Press and hold the pour button for SPARKLING water until the CO2 system gasses out and only CO2 is dispensed.
9. Close the valve on the CO2 tank by turning the valve clockwise until it stops.
10. Press and hold the pour button for SPARKLING water until all CO2 pressure is released.

Task 2: Power Off the Bevi.

1. Power off the Bevi using the power switch on the front of the chiller.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the chiller.

Task 3: Remove the Chiller.

1. Carefully lift the front of the chiller so the locating tabs on the bottom can come up and out of the ventilation holes.

NOTE: Avoid spilling water from the ice bank by taking extra care to keep the chiller flat and level, and minimize any excess handling.

2. Slide the chiller forward so the front hangs over the edge of the cabinet to get access to the back.

3. Lifting from the front and the rear grab handle, carefully lift the chiller out of the cabinet and place on the floor.

4. Disconnect the 3 water lines from the back of the chiller.
   1. Remove the red locking clips.
   2. Disconnect the 3/8” Water In tube.
   3. Disconnect the 1/4” Sparkling Out tube.
   4. Disconnect the 1/4” Still Out tube.
5. Pull each tube down and out of the rubber grommets.

6. Disconnect the electrical connections.
   1. In the top right corner, disconnect the Chiller USB cable.
      • Depress the lock latch to release the connector.
   2. Disconnect the Head Unit Power cable.
      • Loosen the metal collar by turning counter clockwise and disconnect the cable.

Task 4: Disconnect the CO2 line and High Pressure CO2 Sensor.

1. Remove the CO2 panel from the top of the compact chiller.
   1. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two captive screws securing the panel.
   2. Lift the panel up on the front of the panel and remove, then place to the side.

2. Disconnect the CO2 tube from the push to connect fitting on top of the chiller.
   1. If present, move the red locking clip and disconnect the 1/4” stem elbow from the fitting.
   2. Do not disconnect the tube from the elbow fitting, as it will be needed to reconnect to the new chiller.

3. Disconnect the high side CO2 sensor cable from the compact chiller.
   1. There is a lock latch on the CO2 sensor connector.
   2. Depress the lock latch to disconnect the cable from the connector.

Task 5: Drain the Ice Bank.

1. Remove the right side panel.
   1. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws securing the right side panel of the chiller.
   2. With the screws fully loosened, lift the panel up and out of the locating tabs at the bottom.
   3. Place the panel to the side.

2. Locate the Ice Bank Drain at the back of the chiller, below the Ice Bank.
3. While holding a container below the drain, remove the plug from the elbow fitting and drain all the water from the Ice Bank.

NOTE: Have the drain plug ready to reinstall should you need to empty your container.

4. Once fully drained, reinstall the plug.

Task 6: Reinstall the right side and CO2 panels.

1. Reinstall the right side panel.
   1. Ensure the locating tabs slot into place
   2. Tighten the screws to secure the panel.
2. Reinstall the CO2 panel.
   1. Ensure the locating tabs slot into place
   2. Tighten the screws to secure the panel.

Task 7: Remove the filter.

1. Rotate the filter counter clockwise to remove from the filter head.
2. Place the filter to the side, as it will be reinstalled on the new chiller.

Task 8: Install the new Chiller.

1. Unbox the new chiller.
   • Save all packaging as it will be used to box the old chiller to be returned.
2. Reconnect the water water lines.
   1. Connect the 3/8” Water In tube.
   2. Connect 1/4” Still and Sparkling Tubes.
      1. Refer to the labeling on the tubes and on the chiller to ensure they are connected correctly.
   3. Ensure each tube is fully seated into the push to connect fittings.
   4. Reinstall the red locking clips.

3. Reconnect the electrical connections.
   1. Connect the chiller power cord.
   2. Connect the Head Unit power cord.
      1. Push the connector in until it clicks into place, and tighten the metal collar.
   3. Connect the chiller USB cable.
      1. Ensure the connector clicks into place securely.

4. Remove the CO2 Access Panel.
   • Loosen two captive Philips screws, and lift up on the panel.

5. Route the 1/4” tubing and sensor cable from the CO2 Line Extension into the access panel.
   1. The tube and sensor cable can be routed from either side of the chiller.
   2. There are 2 channels where the tubing and sensor cable run, the larger channel is for the CO2 tubing, and the smaller is for the sensor cable.
6. Connect the sensor cable to the connector inside the CO2 Panel.
   • Ensure connector latch is facing upward.

7. Connect the 1/4” PTC elbow of the CO2 Line Extension to the PTC fitting on the top of the chiller.

8. Reinstall the CO2 Panel.
   • Ensure the panel is seated flush, and tighten the two phillips screws.
9. Carefully lift the chiller into place in the cabinet.
   • Ensure the locating tabs on the bottom of the chiller fit into the ventilation holes and the chiller sits flush on the base of the cabinet.

10. Reinstall the filter.
    • Position the filter up into the filter head and rotate 1/4 turn clockwise until it locks into pace.
11. Power on the chiller.

Task 9: Fill the Water System.

1. Once the chiller is installed in the cabinet and the Bevi is powered on, navigate back to the troubleshooting tools menu.
2. In the front access panel, confirm the buffer tank valve is OPEN. 

NOTE: Confirm that the Filter Flush valve is in the closed position.

3. Turn on the water source.
4. Turn on the CO2 tank.
   • Turn the tank valve one full turn counter clockwise.
5. From the “Water” controls menu, open the inlet solenoid.
   1. This will allow water to enter the chiller and fill the buffer tank.
   2. While filling the buffer tank, observe the internal water pressure increasing in the Data section.
   3. Once water pressure has stabilized, the buffer tank should be full.

6. Fill the Ice Bank.
   1. In the Chiller “Controls” menu, touch the START button to fill the ice bank.
   2. Once the ice bank fill passes, confirm that Chiller “Full” reads YES in the Chiller Data section.

7. Fill the Carbonator.
   1. Dispense SPARKLING water for 5-10 seconds, then stop and wait for 1 minute.
   2. Check the Chiller Data and confirm that “Carbonator Full” reads YES.
      1. If it is not, repeat step 7a until the carbonator is full.

8. Test both Still and Sparkling dispenses.
   1. Confirm Still water is dispensing with a full stream.
   2. Confirm Sparkling water is dispensing and is carbonated.

NOTE: Sparkling drinks may not be fully carbonated until the chiller cools down to the proper temperature.

Task 10: Launch Incubation.

1. In the top right corner, touch back to navigate back to the Service Panel.
2. Touch “Advanced” in the top right.

3. Touch “Start Incubation”.
   • The Bevi will enter Incubation Mode for 1 hour to allow the the ice bank to cool down to the proper temperature.

Task 11: Prepare the old chiller for return.

1. The old chiller will need to be returned to Bevi via RMA.
2. Reuse the packaging from the replacement to box the old chiller.
3. Once ready for return, please contact Bevi Support at 866-704-2384 for assistance in scheduling the RMA pickup.

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)