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1. SWITCH SWITCH w 9 a 5 a ODOR DISK 5 SENSOR SWITCH a BLACK O O RAM LOCK SWITCH RED 39 O DC 9V BATTERY BACK UP Mn BI LACK USER INTERFACE MOTOR CENTRIFUGAL BLUE SWITCH BLACK oo MOTOR BLACK WHITE PROTECTOR START DOWN j REDA y N RED 200MFD 200MFD N START UP WHITE LIMIT SWITCH DOOR RED INTERLOCK SWITCH BLUE ey BLACK WHITE SWITCH WHITE WHITE WHITE BROWN UTE BLACK 120V SCHEMATIC SHOWS UNIT WITH o RAM IN UP POSITION KEY SWITCH OFF BUE DOOR OPEN AND COMPACT MODE NORMAL START O RELAY YELLOW 78 RELAY BROWN iz BLACK DC 24V MOTOR BROWN 5 0 9 ORANGE SWITCH POWER PCB RED
2. Motor Capacitor TEST REMOVE AND REPLACE SCREWS SHIELD 2 Locate the capacitor underneath the main motor CAPACITOR Remove three Phillips head screws and the shield SHIELD i SCREWS The capacitor provides power required to start the main motor and improves overall efficiency N WARNING Use electrically insulated tool short the capacitor terminals together This will ensure the capacitor has fully discharged and will prevent shock if any body part comes in contact with the terminals Before testing with a multi meter there are two indicators you can look for on the outside of the capacitor to see if it is bad If you spot corrosion around the terminals or bulging electrolyte ceramic outer material then the capacitor is leaky and must be replaced To access and test the capacitor 1 Remove the control panel assembly from the front of P RENG LEADS the compactor see Control Panel Assembly Remove and Re install 32 Section D Electrical Components 3 Remove two Phillips head screws and wire leads Odor Disk Gear Motor from the capacitor 4 Discharge the capacitor see Warning above REMOVE AND REPLACE 5 Use an or multi meter set on the Ohms It is rare that this motor wears out because it operates times 1000 scale if available to check resistance just once a month more if operated manually If it should across the wire terminals The needle should jump
3. Bottles and cans should be placed randomly in center of drawer Cans and bottles neatly arranged are capable of supporting a tremendous amount of pressure Inspect power mechanism and regrease components on mechanism as necessary NOTE It is recommended to use high quality wheel bearing grease Install compaction plate Section Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table Continued Problem Compactor stops during operation Compaction cycle repeats without pressing START After pressing START and closing the door ram reverses direction repeatedly for 3 seconds and shuts off Ram runs down for 3 seconds and motor stops Uneven load may cause trash bucket to shift forward opening the door 2 Uneven load may cause ram to wedge in trash basket Gently push the door closed until the door actuator engages the interlock switch This will activate the ram until it returns to the up position Open trash bucket and reposition any objects that may be causing the uneven load It may be necessary to remove cabinet and reverse screw assemblies manually Control board defective Replace control board or complete display module assembly Lower limit switch defective Centrifugal switch defective Defective upper limit switch assembly Defective centrifugal switch Replace lower limit switch Replace centrifugal switch assembly Replace upper limit switch assembly Replace centrifugal switch as
4. PREPARE TO REMOVE AND REPLACE The ram screw assemblies transfer power to the ram and plate Heavy usage can damage the threaded rod If it becomes necessary to replace one or both of the ram screw assemblies follow the instructions below 1 Remove cabinet cover see Electrical Components Access to Components 2 Remove the drive belt see Drive Belt Remove and Re install 3 Remove drive wheels see Drive Wheels Remove and Replace RAM RELEASE TAB COMPACTION PLATE 4 Remove the compaction plate by releasing the tab on the front of the ram and pulling the plate down and away from the ram NOTE When re installing the plate insert the rear tab into the slot at the rear of the ram then press up on the front of the plate until it latches securely in place Compression Plate Assembly REMOVE AND REPLACE Remove the compression plate assembly from the ram screw assembly The compression plate pad may need replacement if it is damaged or causing trash bag tears COMPRESSION PLATE ASSEMBLY SCREWS COMPRESSION PLATE PAD RAM SCREW ASSEMBLY COMPRESSION PLATE TAB 8 4 SCREWS 1 Remove the four hex head screws the compression plate from the bottom of the ram screw assembly 2 Remove the three flat head screws to remove and replace the compression plate pad 20 Section C Power Unit Mechanism Ram Screw Assembly FASTENERS 0 REMOVE AND REPLACE eo Once
5. assembly see Control Panel Assembly Remove and Re install and Display Module Assembly Remove and Re install SCREWS 4 Remove four Phillips head screws and the power supply board from the rear cover 5 Installation is the reverse of removal SCREWS 2 Remove four Phillips head screws from the display module assembly rear cover 28 Section D Electrical Components To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or death disconnect power to unit before servicing Control Board Key Switch REMOVE AND RE INSTALL REMOVE AND REPLACE The control board is used to electronically connect the Part mechanical part electrical the key switch gives the compactor s electronic components operator three options ON OFF and LOCK CONTROL SCREWS CONTROL INTERLOCK CONTROL PANEL SWITCH BOARD lt za SCREWS KEY SWITCH ASSEMBLY DISPLAY DISPLAY PANEL MODULE 1 Remove the control panel assembly see Control Remove the control panel assembly see Control Panel Assembly Remove and Re install Remove Panel Assembly Remove and Re install and the rear cover from the display module assembly see display module Remove the display module rear Display Module Assembly Remove and Re install cover and the key WIRE SWITCH CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY SCREWS SCREWS 2 Remove the wire harnesses from control board Note wire locations NOTE In this illustration the control board insulator has been remo
6. fused and grounded electrical supply is required time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended It is recommended that a SEPARATE CIRCUIT serving only this appliance be provided DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE Safe Servicing Practices SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS REVIEW ALL SERVICE INFORMATION IN THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL AND TECHNICAL SHEETS BEFORE BEGINNING REPAIRS Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products It is possible how ever that during its lifetime a product may require service Products should be serviced only by a qualified service technician that is familiar with the safety procedures required in the repair and who is equipped with the proper tools parts testing instruments and the appropriate service manual Safety Information All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you We have provided many important safety messages in this what can happen if the instructions not followed manual and on the appliance ALWAYS read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol A To avoid risk of serious injury or death repairs should not be attempted by unauthorized personnel This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the CAUTION safety alert symbol and the word DANGER WARNING or CAUT
7. making sure it seats properly in gear teeth Adjust the belt tension by rotating the motor until the belt deflection is 1 2 inch Tighten the three hex head cap screws securely Re install the belt cover Section Power Unit Mechanism 17 To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or death disconnect power to unit before servicing Main Motor REMOVE AND REPLACE Follow these instructions if it becomes necessary to replace the main motor gt Or lt A E gt NEN gt IDLER WHEEL MOTOR IDLER 3 HEAD CAP SCREWS WHEEL LOCK WASHERS AND FLAT WASHERS NOTE For illustration purposes the view is shown with the drive wheels removed 1 Remove cabinet cover see Electrical Components Access to Components 4 Use an open end socket or crescent wrench to remove the idler wheel 2 Remove the belt cover and drive belt see above and follow the steps in Drive Belt Remove and Re install 5 Support the motor from underneath and remove the three head cap screws lock washers and flat 3 Mark the location of all wire connections and ties on washers Remove the motor the motor then disconnect the wires 6 Re assemble in reverse order Adjust the belt tension by rotating the motor until the belt deflection is 1 2 inch Section C Power Unit Mechanism To avoid risk of electri
8. require replacement follow the instructions below toward zero ohms and quickly move back to infinity NOTE Some less sophisticated meters will only tell you if the capacitor is good or bad 6 If the needle does not move if the needle reads a constant value or near zero ohms or if the needle jumps toward zero and then moves back to constant high resistance not infinity replace the capacitor 7 Installation is the reverse of removal NOTE installation route the wires through the notches in the shield STABILIZER SCREWS PLATE 1 Before servicing this item place ram in lowest position by setting compact mode to hold Press start button and close door Ram will run down and stop Disconnect power 2 Open bucket door 3 Remove the control panel assembly from the front of the compactor see Control Panel Assembly Remove and Re install Section D Electrical Components 33 To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or death disconnect power to unit before servicing Power Cable REMOVE AND REPLACE If the power cable becomes worn or frayed replace it SCREWS 4 Remove two Phillips head screws in above illustration shown in place from the top from the bottom of the right stabilizer plate and remove the odor disk gear motor 5 Reassemble unit in reverse order GROUND GROMMET SCREW 1 Remove the back panel from the compactor see Access to Components R
9. side of the cabinet After you have pried off the first tab gently grasp the cover and pry away the other three tabs in order one at a time to completely remove the cover Section Power Unit Mechanism 15 Legend C Complete Power Unit Mechanism D Ram Screw Assembly E Compression Plate F Compression Plate Pad 16 Section C Power Unit Mechanism To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or death disconnect power to unit before servicing Drive Belt REMOVE AND RE INSTALL The drive belt transfers power from the motor to the ram screws If it requires replacement follow these steps 4 COVER L SCREWS BELT COVER 3 MOTOR SCREWS SCREWS 1 Remove cabinet cover see Electrical Components Access to Components 2 Remove the four Phillips head screws that secure the belt cover to the unit DRIVE WHEELS CAP SCREWS 3 Use a5 mm hex wrench to loosen the three hex head cap screws Rotate motor to loosen belt for removal IMPORTANT Before installing a new drive belt follow the instructions below to align the height of both ram screws TOP FRAME a lm a RAM 4 Measure the distance from the underside of the top frame to the bottom edge of the ram at the front and rear of the power unit 5 If the measurements are different rotate the ram screw drive wheels as necessary until the measurements match 6 Install new belt
10. the battery backup compartment the bag storage and the odor control disk tray 1 re install the cabinet cover lift the cover over the top of the unit and allow it to rest temporarily on the top of the locator pins 2 Insert the right and left stabilizer plates but do not CONTROL secure them in place they will rest temporarily on PANEL top of the ram Gently move the cover so that the front and rear pins slide into their respective rubber grommets 3 Using six Phillips head screws front and rear secure the three stabilizer plates to the cabinet NOTE The stabilizer plates rest below the front and rear cross members see illustration above 4 Re install the bag storage control panel cabinet cover bucket and door etc in reverse order 26 Section D Electrical Components To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or death disconnect power to unit before servicing Display Module Assembly REMOVE AND RE INSTALL The display module assembly contains switches and LEDs that allow the operator to turn the compactor ON and OFF and to place it in LOCK mode to select HOLD or NORMAL mode to start the compactor cycle to set the clock and delay mode and to monitor odor control and to reset and advance the odor control disk If LEDs or switches are worn replace the display module 1 Remove the control panel assembly from the unit see Control Panel Assembly Remove and Re install SCR
11. the compression plate assembly is removed iG continue with ram screw removal and disassembly w a A PIN PIN SLOT 2 Turn the ram until the top pin indexes 90 from the pin slot remove two hex screws lock washers and flat washers fasteners 3 Turn the ram as required to align the ram pin with the slot in the top frame and lower the ram through the hole FASTENERS 1 Remove two hex head screws shims brackets and nuts fasteners from the top of the ram screw assembly Note orientation of bracket during removal as they activate the limit switches Section Power Unit Mechanism 21 To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or death disconnect power to unit before servicing THRUST WASHER gt BEARING BEARING HOUSING STABILIZER PLATE RA SCREW S 5 X Lower RAM SCREW HOUSING CO A THRUST BEARING WASHER BEARING HOUSING Q0 4 Remove the pin thrust washer bearing and upper bearing housing from the ram 5 Lower the ram screw assembly through the center stabilizer plate BOSSES NOTCHES IMPORTANT re assembly index the bosses on the top bearing housing with the corresponding notches in the bearing Brackets must be positioned correctly as they activate the limit switches See il
12. EWS 1 On the front of the unit remove the five Phillips head screws that secure the control panel assembly to the cabinet cover WIRING HARNESSES ODOR DISK SWITCH BATTERY CONNECTOR 2 Disconnect the battery connector and odor disk switch from the control panel WIRING HARNESSES 2 After removing these five screws pull the panel away from the cabinet and disconnect the three wiring harnesses SCREWS 3 Installation is the reverse of removal 3 Remove five Phillips head screws and the display module assembly from the control panel 4 Installation assembly is the reverse of removal NOTE First install display module assembly to panel then re attach wiring Section D Electrical Components 27 To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or death disconnect power to unit before servicing Power Supply Board INTERLOCK i SWITCH WIRE REMOVE AND RE INSTALL The power supply board directs electrical power to all areas of the compactor including the control board the main motor and the odor control motor pispLay CONTROL PANEL BOARD CONTROL BOARD KEY SWITCH HARNESS WIRES 3 Lifting the cover and noting their locations firmly but gently disconnect the control board harness the wire at the interlock switch and the key switch wires Remove the rear cover NOTE Illustration does not show control board insulator CONTROL PANEL 1 Remove the control panel and display module
13. ION These words mean VIKING will not be responsible for any injury or property damage from improper service procedures DANGER performing service on your own product you must IMMEDIATE HAZARDS WHICH WILL RESULT IN assume responsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may result SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH To locate an authorized servicer Call Viking Customer Service Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in Address your written correspondence to severe personal injury or death Viking Preferred Service 1803 Hwy 82 West Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage Features ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SECTION D POWER UNIT MECHANISM SECTION C CABINET SECTION B How the compactor works The compactor compresses household trash up to 1 6 of its original volume It will compact normal household trash including milk cartons glass and plastic bottles containers and jars tin cans wrappings boxes food wastes etc When you start the compactor an electrically powered ram moves down into the trash bucket compresses the trash and then returns to the UP position and shuts off automatically NOTE The ram travels about 2 3 of the way down into the trash bucket Because of this the trash bucket must be at least 1 3 full before you will notice any compression Your compactor has been desig
14. Service Manual Trash Compactor Preferred Service This Base Manual covers general and specific information including but not limited to the following models FCU150 SMK 0004 FEB 2012 Table of contents Safe Servicing PractiCes sssseccssscccsecssssesccsescesseecssseseccsecssneeesees 3 4 5 Grounding 3 Section Installation esssssscsssesccsecsssssecsnsesccsecssnseeesneecseseeeeeee 6 Built in Installation escssssssssescccssscssssccccssccessscecsssecerssccssneseecsseeessees Mounting Straps ee Under Counter Opening esssssecsssssscsssecssssecssseeccessecssneseesnecsenees 6 C rd 7 Leveling the 7 Section B 8 EE 9 Remove 9 5 9 Remove Replace sscssssscsssssccssessccsseccsnseccsneseessecssneeesenseesenees 9 Slide Rails Cabinet Remove and Re install Slide Rails Bucket ciccecssessssscssssssssssssessssssssessssssssessessssssssssssssssseess Remove and Re install Decorative Door Remove and Re install Door Pan Assembly Remove and Re install BRS cn ee e
15. bly bracket to the top frame and remove the switch assembly 3 Noting their locations transfer the wires to the replacement switch assembly 4 Install the switch assembly and secure with four Phillips head screws 30 Section D Electrical Components To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or death disconnect power to unit before servicing Lower Limit Switch Motor Centrifugal Switch REMOVE AND REPLACE Assembly This switch sets the lower travel limit for the ram REMOVE AND REPLACE mechanism This switch reverses the motor when peak load is 1 Remove the back panel from the cabinet cover see reached Access to Components Remove Cabinet Cover POWER UNIT MECHANISM SCREWS SCREWS 1 Remove the control panel assembly from the front of the unit see Control Panel Assembly Remove and Re install 2 Remove two Phillips head screws and the switch from the center stabilizer plate 3 Noting their locations transfer the wires to the replacement switch 4 Install the switch and secure with two Phillips head screws SCREWS 2 Remove two Phillips head screws and the switch from the bottom of the motor 3 Noting their locations transfer the wires to the replacement switch 4 Install the switch and secure with two Phillips head screws Section D Electrical Components 31 To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or death disconnect power to unit before servicing
16. cal shock personal injury or death disconnect power to unit before servicing Complete Power Unit Mechanism REMOVE AND RE INSTALL The complete power unit mechanism consists of the ram screw assemblies the motor and the drive belt Rather than replace individual components it may be easiest to replace the whole mechanism SCREWS SUPPORT wa ROD 1 Remove cabinet cover see Electrical Components Access to Components 2 Mark the location of all wire ties SCREWS Loo 3 Support the power unit and remove the two Phillips head screws from each of four support rods Remove the power unit mechanism Installation is the reverse of removal Drive Wheels REMOVE AND REPLACE SPRING WASHER BEARING Ces 4 THRUST Bsr il WASHER DRIVE IDLER WHEEL ee WHEEL 3 SCREWS MOTOR 1 Remove cabinet cover see Electrical Components Access to Components 2 Remove the belt cover and drive belt see above and follow the steps in Drive Belt Remove and Re install 3 Remove spring washer bearing and thrust washer from each drive wheel and remove both drive wheels NOTE Grease the spring washer bearing and thrust washer before re installing Section Power Unit Mechanism 19 To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or death disconnect power to unit before servicing Ram Screw Assembly
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18. e four Phillips head screws that secure the left slide rail to the bucket Remove the rail 2 Repeat Step 1 for the right slide rail 3 Installation is the reverse of removal Section Cabinet 11 Decorative Door Panel REMOVE AND RE INSTALL Should the Viking decorative door panel with handle become damaged replace it with a new one Removing the decorative door is also essential for servicing the compactor s door pan 5 FLAT HEAD SCREWS DOOR PAN ASSEMBLY DECORATIVE DOOR PANEL 2 LOCATOR CLIPS 1 Remove the five flat head screws that attach the decorative door panel to the door pan assembly 2 Firmly pull the decorative door panel away from the door pan to disengage the two locator clips 3 Position the replacement decorative door panel in place by snapping the two locator clips into the corresponding door pan holes 4 Secure the decorative door panel with the five flat head screws Door Pan Assembly REMOVE AND RE INSTALL The door pan assembly may be removed if necessary for trash compactor service DOOR PAN TRASH ASSEMBLY BUCKET DOOR SS gt 2 a 65 4 IN 1 Remove the decorative door panel to access the door pan assembly 8 FLAT WASHERS 4 LOCK WASHERS 2 Remove the four Phillips head screws four lock washers and eight flat washers that attach the door pan assembly t
19. emove Cabinet Cover 2 Rotate the power cord grommet 90 and slide it out of the slot in the cabinet frame 3 Remove the screw securing the cord s green ground wire to the frame 4 Cut the black and white power cord wires beyond the crimp connectors and remove the cord 5 Strip connect and crimp the black and white wires of the replacement cord to the unit per the electrical schematic on the inside of the back panel or in this manual 6 Attach the green ground wire to the top frame and secure with the original screw N WARNING The standard color coding for safety ground wires is GREEN or GREEN WITH YELLOW STRIPES Ground leads not to be used as current carrying conductors It is EXTREMELY important that the service technician re establish all safety grounds prior to completion of service Failure to do so will create a hazard 7 Install the grommet on the cord and insert in cabinet frame 8 Re install back panel 34 Section Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table Problem No power to compactor Compactor will not operate Unable to open or close trash bucket Trash bags pull down into trash bucket Power cord not securely plugged in House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Key switch in OFF or LOCK position Safety interlock switch not engaged when door is closed due to a Broken actuator Debris prevents door from closing Damaged or deformed d
20. f the trash bucket door BUCKET SLIDE a RELEASETAB _ 2 Remove the strap by sliding the keyhole area of the U slotted hole over the button 3 Install the replacement door strap on the button and align the bolt hole with the hole in the trash bucket door SCREW 4 Hold the spacer in position between the trash bucket and the strap Secure with the bolt 1 Pull out trash bucket until it stops 2 Remove one screw from each of the bucket slides 3 Press down on left and right bucket slide release tabs while pulling the bucket out of the cabinet 10 Section Cabinet Slide Rails Cabinet REMOVE AND RE INSTALL The compactor s slide rails may become bent from mis use or the ball bearings may become worn SPRING CLIPS SCREW RAIL NUT SCREWS 1 Remove trash bucket assembly See Trash Bucket Remove 2 Remove two Phillips head screws from the front and rear of the left track slide rail NOTE It is necessary to slide the inner rail to access both screws 3 Remove the slide rail from the cabinet 4 To re install place slide rail onto the three spring clips inside of the cabinet Align holes in rail with bracketed holes on inside of cabinet and secure with two Phillips head screws Repeat for other side Slide Rails Bucket REMOVE AND RE INSTALL BUCKET SCREWS 1 Remov
21. lustration at left 6 Re assembly is the reverse of disassembly 22 Section D Electrical Components Legend Cabinet Cover Control Panel Assembly Display Module Assembly Power Supply Board Control Board Cabinet Safety Interlock Switch Key Switch Assembly Upper Limit Switch Assembly Lower Limit Switch Motor Centrifugal Switch Assembly Motor Capacitor Odor Disk Gear Motor Assembly Section D Electrical Components 23 To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or death disconnect power to unit before servicing Access to Components In order to access the electrical components it is first necessary to remove the cabinet cover REMOVE CABINET COVER 1 Remove the bucket from the compactor see Cabinet Trash Bucket 2 Remove the back panel by first removing the Phillips head screw that secures the power cord cable clamp to the back panel and then removing the 16 screws that secure the panel to the cabinet SCREW SCREWS BAG STORAGE CABLE CLAMP WS BACK ain PANEL __ _ VIKING SCREWS 3 Remove control panel assembly see Control Panel Assembly Remove and Re install NOTCH SCREWS NOTCH To remove the bag storage remove four Phillips head screws that secure it to the cabinet NOTE Upon reassembly the notches on the right and left sides must appear on the lower part of the bag st
22. nd also trim the unit up to fit an under counter installation BACK OF COMPACTOR ROLLERS To level the back of the compactor Tip the back of compactor up and onto a wood block Loosen the adjusting screws only far enough to move the rollers to a higher or lower slot Retighten the adjusting screws and remove the wood block FRONT OF COMPACTOR LEVELING LEGS To level the front of the compactor Tip the front of compactor up and onto a wood block Turn the leveling legs in or out to the desired position Remove the wood block Cabinet The compactors main cabinet supports and encloses a number of sub assemblies These include the trash bucket the door the motor the ram and the electrical controls and components Section Cabinet Legend Trash Bucket Trash Bucket Door and Slide Pan Slide Rails Door Pan Assembly Includes Door Tab Decorative Door Panel with Handle Door Strap Safety Interlock Actuator Gasket Assembly Section B Cabinet 9 Trash Bucket Door Strap REMOVE REMOVE AND REPLACE To remove the bucket completely from the cabinet for Should either door strap become damaged replace with repairs or cleaning follow these instructions anew one pas 1 TRASH BUTTON BUCKET SPACER DOOR BOLT 2 DOOR STRAP 1 Remove the bolt and spacer that attach the door strap to 3 the side o
23. ned to require minimum space without loss of capacity Built in Installation MOUNTING STRAPS TOP OF COMPACTOR FRONT OF COMPACTOR Two under counter mounting straps are provided Use these straps to secure the compactor to the underside of a countertop Fasten the slotted end of the straps to the compactor using the holes in the top of the compactor cabinet as shown NOTE When installation compactor under granite or solid surface countertops bend the mounting straps so they can be secured to the adjacent cabinetry Section A Installation UNDER COUNTER OPENING 45 ELECTRICAL OUTLET The compactor requires under counter opening 15 in wide 34 5 8 in high and 24 in deep Plan to provide an electrical outlet in the opening that meets all applicable electrical codes and requirements See Grounding Instructions on Page 2 for specific information Section A Installation CORD CLAMP The compactor is equipped with a 6 ft long power cord Use the cord clamp to prevent excess power cord from being pinched beneath the cabinet during installation or service Leveling the Compactor Your compactor has four adjustable levelers 2 rollers in the rear and 2 legs in the front They allow you to adjust for uneven floors a
24. nfirm that the actuator is fully seated 4 Re install the decorative door panel Section Cabinet 13 Gasket Assembly REMOVE AND RE INSTALL The gasket is made of a flexible vinyl material with imbedded magnets Over time it may become brittle or cracked and lose its flexibility If this happens the door may not close properly so replace the gasket CABINET GASKET RETAINER SCREWS STRIPS Remove door assembly see Door Assembly Remove and Re install Remove control panel see Electrical Components Control Panel Assembly Lift the outer edge of the gasket to expose the retainer strips and the screws that are used to fasten the strips to the cabinet NOTE There are six retainer strips two each on the top and bottom and one each for the left and right sides Remove the Phillips head screws that secure the retainer strips to the cabinet then remove the strips from underneath the gasket Pull the gasket off of the cabinet To install a new gasket place retainer s under the outer edge of the gasket then use the screws to fasten the retainers and gasket to the cabinet Re install the control panel 14 Section Cabinet Trim Cover Assembly REMOVE AND RE INSTALL TRIM COVER GASKET 1 Remove door see Door Assembly 2 Using a flat head screwdriver gently pry the first of four tabs of the top trim cover away from the
25. nsecssneessneeseenseesee 32 Power esas eels sama 33 REMOVE and REPLACE sessssesssssecssecsssccssecssscsssecssescsnecssnscesecsssees 33 Section Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table sssccsssssccssssccsessccssecsssnsecsssescenseecesneecesneees 34 Section F Specifications Specifications Table k en 37 Section G Diagrams and Parts List Wiring sss 38 Safe Servicing Practices 3 Safe Servicing Practices To avoid personal injury and or property damage it is important that Safe Servicing Practices be observed The following are some limited examples of safe practices 1 DO NOT attempt a product repair if you have any doubts as to your ability to complete it a safe and satisfactory manner 2 Before servicing or moving an appliance remove the power cord from the electrical outlet trip the circuit breaker to the OFF position or remove the fuse 3 Never interfere with the proper operation of any safety device USE ONLY REPLACEMENT PARTS CATALOGED FOR THIS APPLIANCE SUBSTITUTIONS MAY DEFEAT COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY STANDARDS SET FOR HOME APPLIANCES 5 GROUNDING The standard color coding for safety ground wires is GREEN or GREEN WITH YELLOW STRIPES Ground leads are not to be used as current carrying conductors It is EXTREMELY important that the service technician re establish all safety g
26. o the trash bucket door 3 Re install using the same hardware Make sure there is a flat washer on both sides of each of the four holes in the door pan assembly as shown in the illustration Section Cabinet Door Tab REMOVE AND RE INSTALL The door tab prevents the door pan assembly from being raised and unlatched while the compactor is operating in AUTO DELAY mode If the door tab is chipped or broken replace it DOOR PAN ASSEMBLY DECORATIVE DOOR PANEL 2 SCREWS DOOR TAB 1 Remove the decorative door panel see Cabinet Decorative Door Panel to access the door pan assembly 2 Remove the two Phillips head screws that attach the door tab 3 Re assemble in reverse order To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or death disconnect power to unit before servicing Safety Interlock Actuator REMOVE AND RE INSTALL This safety device prevents the compactor from operating except when the door is closed NOTE If the interlock actuator should break off the compactor will not function replace it promptly DOOR PAN ASSEMBLY DECORATIVE DOOR PANEL ACTUATOR r lt 1 Remove the decorative door panel see Cabinet Decorative Door Panel to access the door pan assembly Remove the damaged actuator 3 Push the replacement actuator in place on the door pan NOTE Co
27. oor Gasket damaged preventing door from closing Safety interlock switch assembly defective Key switch defective Defective control module After repeated use the compactor motor s automatic thermal cutout may have engaged Motor defective Slide rail s damaged Trash bucket damaged or bent Debris wedged between cabinet and trash bucket Trash bag caught on ram Ram is in down position AUTO DELAY is active Using trash bags designed for another manufacturer s compactor Improper installation of trash bag Possible Cause Correction Securely plug in cord Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Turn key switch to ON position Replace actuator Remove debris and ensure door closes properly Replace door Replace gasket Replace interlock switch assembly Replace key switch assembly Replace control board or complete display module assembly Wait a few minutes to allow unit to cool down cutout will reset itself Replace motor or complete power mechanism Replace rail s Replace trash bucket assembly Remove debris Remove trash bag from ram It may be necessary to replace the trash bag if it has been damaged NOTE It is recommended to fill each new trash bag completely before compacting for the first time Wait for AUTO DELAY period to end Use Electrolux replacement trash bags Install trash bag correctly Refer to trash compactor use and care guide for ins
28. orage 24 Section D Electrical Components SCREWS 5 Remove six Phillips head screws each that secure the front and rear of the stabilizer plates to the cabinet cover rear view shown GROMMET 6 To remove the power cord at the back of the unit rotate the power cord grommet 90 to the right then slide the cord out of the slot Temporarily place the cord in the rear of the power unit assembly to keep it out of the way SCREWS Remove five Phillips head screws each from the lower right and left sides of the cabinet cover STABILIZER PLATES Gently spread lower left and right sides of the cabinet cover apart and raise a few inches to allow the left and right stabilizer plates to be removed Take care not to damage or tear the gasket Tilt the bottom front of the cabinet cover forward and up while raising the cover Grasping the front and rear edges of the cover raise it up a few inches and allow it to rest temporarily on the four locator pins Remove the left and right stabilizer plates Again grasp the front and rear edges of the cover and lift it off the unit tilting it forward and back as required Section D Electrical Components 25 To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or death disconnect power to unit before servicing RE INSTALL CABINET COVER Control Panel Assembly pig REMOVE AND RE INSTALL The control panel assembly houses the display panel the safety interlock switch
29. rounds prior to completion of service Failure to do so will create a hazard 6 Prior to returning the product to service ensure that All electrical connections are correct and secure All electrical leads are properly dressed and secured away from sharp edges high temperature components and moving parts All non insulated electrical terminals connectors heaters etc are adequately spaced away from all metal parts and panels All safety grounds both internal and external are correctly and securely connected All panels are properly and securely re assembled NOTE This service manual is intended for use by persons having electrical and mechanical training anda level of knowledge of these subjects considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade Viking Range Corporation cannot be responsible or assume any liability for injury or damage of any kind arising from the use of this manual Grounding Instructions N WARNING FOR PERSONAL SAFETY THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED This power cord on this appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug which mates with a standard three prong grounded receptacle If there is a two prong outlet located where you will install the compactor it is your responsibility to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD A 120 volt 60 Hz A C 15 amp
30. sembly Motor hums after ram returns to the Defective upper limit switch Replace upper limit switch assembly up position assembly Ram continues to run with the door Defective interlock switch Replace interlock switch assembly open Ram runs down and doesn t return up Motor hums after reaching the bottom position Ram runs down and stops operates as it would in AUTO DELAY compact mode Trash compactor noise level increases during operation NOTE Due to the number of moving components it is expected that operating noise may increase over the life of the product Defective upper limit switch assembly Control board defective Worn or damaged drive components Lack of lubrication on moving components Replace upper limit switch assembly Replace control board or complete display module assembly Inspect power mechanism and replace damaged or worn components Inspect power mechanism and regrease components on mechanism as necessary It is recommended to use high quality wheel bearing grease Section F Specifications 37 Specifications Table VIKING TRASH COMPACTOR MODEL FCU150 1 55 ft 3000 Ibs 165 Ibs 34 3 8 H min 120 5 0 14 7 8 W 30 Ibs 6 to 1 packaged 55 38 Wiring Schematic RAM UP SENSOR DOOR SENSOR Section Diagrams Parts Lists
31. tait Remove and Re install Safety Interlock ACtUatOL eessssscsssessccntecssssessueecssueccssnecesueecssneees Remove and Re install Gasket Assembly Remove and Re install Trim Cover Assemblly Remove and Re install Section Power Unit lt 15 Drive Remove and Re install Maini MOTOR Remove and Replace scsssssscssessccssesccsssecsseeeeesueeccsntecesneeseneeeeses Complete Power Unit Mechanism Remove and Re installl essssesscsssesccssseccssescesseeccsneecesnecseneeenees Drive Wheels Remove and Replace Screw ASSCMDIY scssssccssesscssssccsseeccsutecsssececsueecesueecesseesenntenses Prepare to Remove and 19 Compression Plate Assembly Remove and Replace sccsssscsssssccssessesnseccsseeessneeccsneecesneeseneteneee Screw ASSCMDIY csccssssccssesscseseccsseeccsusecssnecessusecesueeessncesenneenses Remove and Replace ecssssscsssssscssecssnssccsseccsseesesnseceeneeseee Table of Contents Section D Electrical Components 22 ACCESS COMPONENMS ssssssesssscsssssscssscsecsssccnsssucssscsaccssccnsecncessees Remove Cabinet Cover Re install Cabinet COVEN eessssssssesc
32. tallation instructions Section Troubleshooting 35 Troubleshooting Table Continued Problem Noticeable odor coming from trash compactor Deodorant disk auto advance feature does not function Compactor does not compact cans or bottles Compaction force appears weak Active section of deodorant disk has expired Entire deodorant disk has expired Odor causing trash is trapped outside of the trash bucket Damaged door gasket Auto advance motor is defective Defective control board Defective power board Insufficient amount of trash in trash bucket Bottles or cans are arranged too uniformly Lack of lubrication on moving components Compaction plate not installed Advance deodorant disk to next section Replace deodorant disk Clean or remove odor causing trash Check behind the trash bucket and on top of the ram NOTE It is recommended to place folded sheets of newspaper on top of the trash when compacting messy food waste or items that may shatter to keep the trash compactor compartment clean and in good working order Replace door gasket Replace auto advance motor assembly Replace control board or complete display module assembly Replace power board or complete display module assembly Ram does not travel to bottom of trash bucket Ensure trash bucket is at least half full before compacting Compaction results will improve as more trash is added
33. ved for clarity NOTE In this illustration the key switch and control board insulator have been removed for clarity 2 Remove three Phillips head screws and lift the switch assembly away from the housing 3 Remove six Phillips head screws the printed circuit aed ee board and the insulator from the display module 3 Noting their locations transfer the wires to the frame replacement switch 4 Installation is the reverse of removal 4 Installation is the reverse of removal Section D Electrical Components 29 To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or death disconnect power to unit before servicing Interlock Switch Assembly REMOVE AND RE INSTALL The interlock switch assembly is a safety feature The switch prevents the compactor from operating unless the door is safely closed 1 Remove the control panel assembly from the unit see Control Panel Assembly Remove and Re install SCREWS 2 Noting their locations transfer the wires to the replacement switch assembly 3 Remove two Phillips head screws and the interlock switch assembly from the display panel 4 Installation is the reverse of removal Upper Limit Switch Assembly REMOVE AND REPLACE This switch sets the upper travel limit for the ram mechanism 1 Remove the back panel from the cabinet cover see Access to Components Remove Cabinet Cover SCREWS 2 Remove four Phillips head screws that secure the switch assem

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