This document provides an installation and maintenance guide for the Crysalli UCM Series Sparkling & Still Remote Dispenser System, which includes CR-UCM1 and CR-UCM2 Remote Chillers with CBR, LIT, or CM Series Towers.
Function Description:
The Crysalli UCM Series is a remote chilled water dispenser system designed to provide both sparkling and still water. The system consists of a remote chiller unit, a dispenser tower (CBR, LIT, or CM Series), a CO2 regulator and tank for carbonation, and a water filter system. The remote chiller cools the water and carbonates the sparkling water, while the dispenser tower provides the interface for dispensing. The system is designed for under-counter installation, with the chiller unit placed out of sight and the dispenser tower mounted on the countertop.
Important Technical Specifications:
Remote Chillers (CR-UCM1 & CR-UCM2):
- Power: Dedicated 120V outlet required.
- Water Bath Capacity:
- CR-UCM1: 4 gallons
- CR-UCM2: 6 gallons
- Ice Bank Formation: Takes up to 4 hours for full ice bank formation after initial start-up.
- Ventilation: Requires proper ventilation to dissipate heat. The unit vents hot air from the sides (and back on UCM2) and draws in fresh air from the front.
- Dimensions (CR-UCM1, with legs, not to scale): 12" W x 23.5" D x 24.5" H.
- Mounting: Can be placed in a cabinet or wall-mounted using CR-WMB1 or CR-WMB2 brackets (supports a minimum of 300 lbs).
- Connections:
- Water Inlet: Connects to the filtered water supply.
- CO2 Inlet: Connects to the CO2 regulator via a 1/4" braided hose with a flare nut.
- Trunkline Outlets: Includes connections for "CARB WATER" (blue striped hose), "PLAIN WATER" (natural hose), and two "RE-CIRC" lines (red striped hoses) for the dispenser tower.
- Overflow Bath Drain: Clear hose for draining condensation to a floor sink.
- Carb Pump: Cycles for 7-14 seconds after 1.5 liters of sparkling water is poured.
- Agitator Pump: Agitates bath water and pumps re-circulated water through the trunkline.
Dispenser Towers (CBR, LIT, CM Series):
- Mounting: Requires a square cutout for the drain pan and a hole for the tower on the countertop.
- CBR-V1: 1 3/8" Hole
- CBR-V2: 1 1/2" Hole
- CBR-V3: 1 7/8" Hole
- LIT-V2C: 2" Hole
- LIT-V3C: 2" Hole
- Faucets: CR-SSQ1231 Faucets with flow control adjustment knobs for sparkling water.
- Connections: Uses John Guest (JG) Super Seal fittings for 1/4" stainless steel tubes on the tower and Plug-In Elbow fittings for product lines from the trunkline.
- Trunkline (CR-4L38): 3/4" foam insulation with a PVC exterior wrap, containing four 3/8" plastic barrier tubes (two product tubes: blue striped for sparkling, natural for still; two re-circ tubes: red striped). Standard length is 5', with longer lengths available.
Water Filter System (CR-24FC and CR-24FCP):
- Pressure: Water pressure at/through the filter system should be above 50 psi. A 50 PSI water reducer valve is installed after the water filter.
- Fittings: Uses PSEI012026 1/2" to 3/4" NPT fittings and PP062012W 5/8" Stem to 3/8" tube adaptor fittings.
- Mounting: Filter manifold mounts on the wall with at least 3" clearance at the bottom of the filters.
- Tubing: 12' of Blue PE-12-El Tubing is included.
- Back Flow Preventer: Local plumbing codes should be referenced for requirements.
CO2 System:
- Regulator: CR-3741 Primary High Pressure CO2 Regulator (0-160 PSI) for 5-100 lb tanks, set at 75 PSI. CR-T5261SN Secondary High Pressure CO2 Regulator for bulk systems.
- CO2 Tank Sizes: Common commercial sizes include 20 lb (8" Dia, 27.5" H) and 50 lb (8" Dia, 47" H). Bulk tanks (300, 500, 750 lbs) are also available.
- Consumption: Approximately 1 pound of CO2 per 5 gallons of sparkling water (a 20 lb tank carbonates ~100 gallons).
- Connections: CO2 hose from unit connects to the regulator via a flare nut with a nylon washer. Regulator connects to the CO2 tank with a cardboard/plastic washer.
Usage Features:
- Sparkling and Still Water Dispensing: Provides on-demand access to both types of water.
- Remote Chiller: Allows the main cooling unit to be placed out of sight, reducing noise and heat in the dispensing area.
- Adjustable Flow Rate: Sparkling water faucets feature an adjustment knob to control flow, which can be locked to prevent splashing and optimize carbonation.
- Easy Connections: Utilizes John Guest fittings for quick and secure connections of tubing.
- Ice Bank Technology: The chiller maintains an ice bank in its water bath to ensure consistently cold dispensed water. Carbonation levels will be low until a sufficient ice bank is formed.
Maintenance Features:
- Daily:
- Wipe down the unit/draft tower and dry all surfaces.
- Clean and dry drain pan and grate.
- Check faucets for action, hand tighten any loosened handles/nuts.
- Check/readjust flow control knob as needed.
- Confirm consistent flow, temperature, and carbonation.
- Weekly:
- Clean faucets by wiping down or submerging in cleaners/sanitizer and brushing.
- Check CO2 level at the tank.
- Monthly:
- Clean the air filter (brush down, wash off dust/dirt, reattach).
- Check water pressure at the filter system by running water from the flush valve.
- Visually check pre-filter in the clear bowl and replace if needed (EPC5-10 cartridge).
- Quarterly:
- Check water bath level (top off or drain, clean, and refill).
- Semiannually:
- Change water filters (4FC replacement cartridges).
- Drain, clean, and refill the water bath.
- Remove and disassemble faucets for cleaning and inspection.
- Annually:
- Inspect internal water bath components (agitator/re-circ pump, blade, check valves for CO2/Water, hose connections).
- Flush and rinse the system with food-safe sanitizer (certified service tech recommended).
The manual emphasizes the importance of proper ventilation for the chiller unit to prevent voiding the warranty and operational issues. It also highlights the need to reference local plumbing codes for backflow preventer requirements.
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