Wibur Curtis Company ALPHA 2X User's Manual
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1. continuity between terminals 1 white wire and 2 blue wire While pressing the switch If there is no continuity or if you have to push the switch three or four times to read any continuity Replace the brew switch Defective Timer When the timer is activated by the Brew Switch you should read 110 to 120 volts across terminals 6 and A of the timer The RED wire on terminal 6 supplies power to open the Dump Valve If you can t read any voltage across the two terminals replace the timer Burned out Dump Valve Check the dump valve coil using a volt meter on the dump valve terminals If it is showing 110 to 120 volts but valve does not actuate valve is defective replace the valve 5 ALPHA 3X ILLUSTRATED PARTS THIS FIGURE AND FIG 4 SHOW THE ALPHA 3X ALL OTHER ALPHAS ARE SIMILAR EXCEPT WHERE DETAILED FIG 5 6 amp 7 Figure 3 Illustrated Parts List Main View Alpha 3X Shown 161 ALPHA ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 4 Illustrated P arts List Detail Bubbles Alpha 3X Shown 7 ALPHA Parts List INDEX PART NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION WC 38310 LABEL CAREFUL HOT SURFACE WC 6205 COVER TOP WARMER DECK WC 517 THERMOSTAT WC 4505 WC 2977 WC 4320 WC 2922 SLEEVE BY PASS INCL SCREW WC 604 TIMER BREW WC 4436 SCREW 4x3 8 PHIL PAN HEAD WC 3958 LABEL TOP SWITCH PANEL ALPHA 3 WC 130 SWITCH ON OFF WHITE WC 129 SWITCH WARMER RED WC 128 SWITCH BREW GREEN WC 202 LIGHT BREW RE2. the factory we suggest that you run several brewcycles of just hot water to flush the water lines of any air that may affect brew volume COFFEE REQUIREMENTS The Alpha coffee brewer will produce excellent results using most grades of coffee available from your coffee distributor Coffee suppliers can provide coffee in convenient pre measured envelopes The Alpha coffee brewer is designed for ground coffee freeze dried or liquid coffee products will not work The Wilbur Curtis Company manufactures bulk coffee dispensers Models MCD 7 or MCD 7G that consistently dispense ground coffee in selected amounts Figure 2 MCD 7G Coffee Dispenser COFFEE BREWING 1 Place a paper filter into the brew cone Pour ground coffee into the filter 2 Slide the brew cone into place When pushed in against the stop the brewcone fits into the slide rails and centers it under the sprayhead 3 Place a clean coffee decanter on the warmer plate 4 To start brewing push in the momentary brew switch located on the front panel The brew cycle will take approximately three minutes to complete 22 5 The warmer plates keep the coffee at serving temperature m To activate the warmers push the desired warmer switch located on the front panel WARNING TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY FOLLOW ALL BREWING AND WARMING INSTRUCTIONS HOTCOFFEE ALLOW BREWCONE TO FINISH DRIPPING USEONLY CURTIS APPROVED ACCESSORIES MAINTE
3. AD BREWCONE HEATING TANK 12 CUP DECANTER WATERINLET VALVE WARMER PLATE Figure 1 Alpha Brewing System Basic Components SET UP INSTRUCTIONS 1 WATERCONNECTION A 3 8 NPT x 1 4 flare elbow fitting is supplied with this brewer forthe water line connection Use 1 4 copper tubing and flare nut to hook up your water source behind the machine It is important to use a good water filter in the system before water enters the Alphabrewer CAUTION Do not connect this brewer to hot water line Inlet valve is not rated for hot water Do not connect to water softener system 2 Remove the top cover and lid from the heating tank By hand fill heating tank with water until heating element is submerged 3 Locate the thermostat see figure 1 Twist the thermostat stem clockwise as far as it will go 4 Replace the heating tank lid and top cover 5 Plug the power cord into a 115 VAC electrical outlet 6 Turn on power at the ON OFF power switch front panel At this time if the heating tank was completely filled the automatic liquid level control will refill the tank 7 Allow about fifteen minutes for the water in the heating tank to come up to proper temperature The READY TO BREWlight will turn on when the initial warm up has completed The unit is now ready to brew Because water expands when heated there may be a slight overflow discharge at this time 8 Although this brewer has been thoroughly tested and cleaned at
4. ADY 120V WC 1809 FAUCET HOT WATER WC 1806 SEAT CUP SILICONE WC 5477 COVER FRONT WC 4213 LOCK NUT 5 8 BRASS WC 2936 SPRAYHEAD RED WC 1411 BUSHING 5 8 SNAP IN WC 5819 COVER BOTTOM WC 3621 BREW CONE UNIVERSAL STANDARD CR 10 FILTER PAPER 12 CUP BOX OF 1 000 WC 3503 FOOT RUBBER 3 8 16 STUD WC 1408 CORD GRIP STRAIN RELIEF 7 8 WC 1200 POWER CORD 120V WC 2401 ELBOW 1 4 x 3 8 FLARE WC 4616 SCREW 1 4 20xY PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SS WC 826L VALVE INLET 1 GPM 120V 10W WC 608 LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL BOARD WC 4380 SHOCK GUARD LLC WC 4329 LOCK WASHER EXTERNAL 8 WC 4525 SCREW 8 32xV4 PHILLIPS TRUSS HD SS WC 6207 UPPER WARMER DECK UNIT WC 37102 KIT WARMER ELEMENT 100W 120V WC 4201 NUT KEP 8 32 ZINC WC 6732 STRAP FOR WARMER PLATE WC 6234 WARMER PLATE ASSEMBLY ITEM N 35 THRU 38 WC 54031 HEATING TANK WITH FITTINGS WC 54032 TANK ASSY HEATING W FITTINGS 8 HTNG ELMNTS 120V WC 43014 GASKET HEATING TANK WC 4543 SCREW 8 32 x 1 SLOTTED HEX SS WC 4211 NUT 3 8 JAM WC 4212 NUT 5 8 JAM WC 29015 FITTING BARBED OVERFLOW WC 29009 FITTING BARBED INLET 181 ALPHA 3X Parts List INDEX PART NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION WC 5502 PROBE WATER LEVEL WC 2938 FITTING 1 8 HEX FOR WATER LEVEL PROBE WC 4394 SHOCK GUARD FOR HEATING ELEMENT WC 4306 WASHER 9 16 I D TEFLON WC 917 04 HEATING ELEMENT 120V 1450W WC 5409 CLIP THERMOSTAT CAPILLARY WC 43058 PLUG TANK DRAIN PP RED WC 3685 INSULATION WRAP
5. ALPHA WC 5310 TUBING SILICONE 5 16 I D WC 3765L KIT INLET VALVE REPAIR WC 829 WASHER FLOW WC 889 VALVE DUMP LEFT 120V 12W WC 411 COIL FOR DUMP VALVE WC 821 WC 3763 KIT DUMP VALVE FOR WC889 WC 6206 COVER ALPHA 3XR amp 3XL TOP WC 5820 COVER ALPHA 3XR amp 3XL BOTTOM WC 39096 LABEL ALPHA 3XR amp 3XL SWITCH PANEL WC 6224 COVER ALPHA 2X TOP WC 39039 LABEL ALPHA 2X SWITCH PANEL WC 6642 COVER ALPHA 6X TOP WC 6666 COVER ALPHA 6X FRONT WC 5895 COVER ALPHA 6X BOTTOM ALPHA 3XR 8 ALPHA 3XL THIS FIGUREILLUSTRATESTHE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE ALPHA 3XR L AND THE ALPHA 3X THE ALPHA 3XR L HAS A PLAIN TOP COVER AND A WIDE BOTTOM COVER THE LABELING ON THE SWITCH PANEL IS ALSO DIFFERENT ALPHA3XL ALPHA3XR Figure 5 Illustrated Parts Alpha 3XR amp 3XL 10 ALPHA 2X THISFIGUREILLUSTRATES THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE ALPHA 2X AND THE ALPHA 3X THE ALPHA 2X HAS ONLY TWO WARMERS A DIFFERENT TOP COVER AND TWO WARMER SWITCHES ON THE SWITCH PANEL Figure 6 Illustrated P arts Alpha 2X ALPHA 6X THE ALPHA 6X IS BASICALLY AN ALPHA 3XR AND AN ALPHA SXL LINKED TOGETHER THIS FIGUREILLUSTRATES THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE ALPHA 6X AND THE ALPHA 3X THE ALPHA 6X HAS A TOTAL OF SIX WARMERS ALARGER TOP COVER CENTER COVER AND BOTTOMCOVER Figure 8 Illustrated P arts Alpha 6X 11 BPEND WIRES 24GND HZ 60 WIRING DIAGRAM 08 5 ALPHA 3X 10 REV DAT
6. E gj4 97 PFASE singe TS 120 4148 PS 1780 ALPHA 3XL amp 3XR 10 C FRONTWARMER O WHITE gt 5 REARWARMER TOP WARMER 20 OFF ON WARNER BREW SWITCH SWICH SWITCH SWITCH LE I x a YEL THERMOSTAT d PROBE m ORANGE LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL WHITE ta m PWR BER CORD BOTTOM WARMER i 1 U n E I LU gt 1450W HEATING x WHT ELEMENT m O O WHT z tc Figure 9 Alpha 3X 10 Wiring Diagram 12 DRWN APPVD WIRES 2 GND HZ 60 TIT MODEL REV CHKD DATES 4 97 Single VOLTS 128 AMPS 442 WATTS 1700 TOPFRONTWARMER FRONT WARMER BOTTOM BREW OFF ON SWITCH 6 WARMER SWITCH BLK SWITCH SWITCH THERMOSTAT 1450W HEATING ELEMENT WATER LEVEL BP CONTROL T2 T1 BOTTOM WARMER Figure 10 Alpha 2X 10 Wiring Diagram 13 14 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Product Warranty Information The Wilbur Curtis Company certifies that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use The following limited warranties and conditions apply 3 Years Parts and Labor from Original Date of Purchase on digital control boards 2 Years Parts from Original Date of Purchase on all other electrical components fittings and tubing 1 Year Labor from Original Date of Purchase on all electrical components fittings and tubing Additionally t
7. NANCE 8 CLEANING OF BREWER Regular and preventive maintenance is essential in keeping your Alpha system looking and working like new A nr nen CAUTION When cleaning your Alpha System do not use cleansers bleach liquids powders or any l other substance that contains chlorine These products promote corrosion and will pit the stainless steel USE OF THESE PRODUCTS WILL VOID WARRANTY A 222 E Um il PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 1 Remove the sprayhead from the brewer and clean it once a week or more often in heavy lime areas 2 Clean the faucet seat cup and replace it if cracked or leaking 3 The inside of the heating tank should be de limed at least every six months and more often in areas with especially hard water CLEANING Using a daily routine of cleaning the external parts of the Aloha brewing system should maintain its new appearance and better tasting coffee 1 Wipe off any spills dust or debris from the exterior surfaces 2 Clean the outside of the brewer with stainless steel polish Coarser agents may scratch the machine 3 Slide out brew cone Rinse thoroughly with clean water 4 Remove the sprayhead and clean Clean around the dome area wiping with a non toxic cleaner 5 Clean the brew con
8. Wilbur Curtis Co Inc ALPHA AUTOMATIC COFFEE BREWERS SERVICE MANUAL INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING UNITS eALPHA3X GS ALPHA 3XR ALPHA 3XL eALPHA2X ALPHA1X ALPHA 6X Table of Contents Coffee Requirements Coffee Brewing Maintenance amp Cleaning Trouble Shooting Illustrated Parts Alpha 3X Parts List Alpha 3X Parts List Alpha 3XR 3XL 2X 6X Illustrated Parts Alpha 3XR 8 3XL Illustrated Parts Alpha 2X Illustrated Parts Alpha 6X Wiring Diagram Alpha 3XR 3XL 12 Wiring Diagram Alpha 2X Wiring Diagram Alpha 1X Warranty Carton Contents Qty Item Automatic Coffee Brewer Brewcone Paper Filters Elbow Fitting 3 8 X 1 4 Flare WILBUR CURTIS CO INC 6913Acco St Montebello CA 90640 5403 USA Phone 800 421 6150 Fax 323 837 2410 Technical Support Phone 800 995 0417 M F 5 30A 4 00P PST E Mail techsupportOwilburcurtis com WebSite www wilburcurtis com ALPHA X The Alpha X series of automatic coffee brewers require installation to be in compliance with all local water and electrical power codes The Alpha is designed to brew 12 cups at atime The Alpha 3X 3XL and 3XR have three warmer plates that allow up to three decanters to be kept at serving temperature The hot water faucet lets you draw hot water for tea instant soups chocolate drinks or cup meals even during brew cycle WARMERPLATES WATERLEVEL PROBE THERMOSTAT DUMP VALVE HOTWATER FAUCET SPRAY HE
9. e rails with adamp cloth or brush 6 Dry thoroughly with a clean cloth 3 TROUBLE SHOOTING ANY SERVICE DONE ON THIS UNIT MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN PROBLEM Water does not flow into heating tank POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Water line turned off or water filter Disconnect the water line and test for water flow clogged Coil on Water Inlet Valve has burnt Turn machine off Disconnect wires from water inlet coil out terminals and connect a power cord to the termi nals Plug into a 115V outlet to verify that water flows through when plugged in and stops when cord is disconnected If the valve does not respond to this test valve is defective Replace valve or coil Grounded Water Level Probe When water in the heating tank is below the probe tip the tank should be refilling Pull wire off the probe terminal If water starts flowing into the tank probe may be grounded Clean or replace probe To reduce the recurrence of grounding tightly wrap probe with Teflon tape to 1 8 from tip Defective Liquid Level Control LLC Remove ORANGE wire from probe terminal Do not allow board wire to touch any electrical parts Test voltage at terminals of Water Inlet Coil This should read 110 to 220 Volts If there is no voltage go to LLC Board Check board for loose connections or a bad ground If this is okay board is defective Replace LLC Board PROBLEM Water is overflowing from the heating ta
10. e responsibility ofthe owner Charges incurred by delays waiting time or operating restrictions that hinder the service technician s ability to perform service is the responsibility of the owner of the equipment This includes institutional and correctional facilities The Wilbur Curtis Company will allow up to 100 miles round trip per in warranty service call RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION All claims under this warranty must be submitted to the Wilbur Curtis Company Technical Support Department prior to performing any repair work or return of this equipment to the factory All returned equipment must be repackaged properly in the original carton No units will be accepted if they are damaged in transit due to improper packaging NO UNITS OR PARTS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION RMA RMA NUMBER MUST BE MARKED ON THE CARTON OR SHIPPING LABEL All in warranty service calls must be performed by an authorized service agent Call the Wilbur Curtis Technical Support Department to find an agent near you WILBUR CURTIS CO INC e 6913Acco St Montebello CA 90640 5403 USA Phone 800 421 6150 Fax 323 837 2410 Technical Support Phone 800 995 0417 M F 5 30A 4 00P PST E Mail techsupport wilburcurtis com Web Site www wilburcurtis com 8 06 F 2049 rev A
11. he Wilbur Curtis Company warrants its Grinding Burrs for Forty 40 months from date of purchase or 40 000 pounds of coffee whichever comes first Stainless Steel components are warranted for two 2 years from date of purchase against leaking or pitting and replacement parts are warranted for ninety 90 days from date of purchase or for the remainder of the limited warranty period of the equipment in which the component is installed All in warranty service calls must have prior authorization For Authorization call the Technical Support Department at 1 800 995 0417 Effective date of this policy is April 1 2003 Additional conditions may apply Go to www wilburcurtis com to view the full product warranty information CONDITIONS amp EXCEPTIONS The warranty covers original equipment at time of purchase only The Wilbur Curtis Company Inc assumes no respon sibility for substitute replacement parts installed on Curtis equipment that have not been purchased from the Wilbur Curtis Company Inc The Wilbur Curtis Company will not accept any responsibility if the following conditions are not met The warranty does not cover and is void under the following circumstances 1 Improper operation of equipment The equipment must be used for its designed and intended purpose and function 2 Improper installation of equipment This equipment must be installed by a professional technician and must comply with all local electrical mechanical and plumb
12. ing codes 3 Improper voltage Equipment must be installed at the voltage stated on the serial plate supplied with this equip ment 4 Improper water supply This includes but is not limited to excessive or low water pressure and inadequate or fluctuating water flow rate 5 Adjustments and cleaning 7he resetting of safety thermostats and circuit breakers programming and tempera ture adjustments are the responsibility of the equipment owner The owner is responsible for proper cleaning and regular maintenance of this equipment 6 Damaged in transit Equipment damaged in transit is the responsibility of the freight company and a claim should be made with the carrier 7 Abuseor neglect including failure to periodically clean or remove lime accumulations Manufacturer is not responsible for variation in equipment operation due to excessive lime or local water conditions The equipment must be maintained according to the manufacturer s recommendations 8 Replacement of items subject to normal use and wear This shall include but is not limited to light bulbs shear disks 0 rings gaskets silicone tube canister assemblies whipper chambers and plates mixing bowls agitation assemblies and whipper propellers 9 Repairs and or Replacements are subject to our decision that the workmanship or parts were faulty and the defects showed up under normal use All labor shall be performed during regular working hours Overtime charges are th
13. nk POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Defective Water Inlet Valve Turn power off Observe water level in tank If water continues to fill tank the valve may need cleaning or you may have a defective valve Clean out or replace valve Pull wire off from probe terminal Touch the metal side of Lime deposits on Probe water tank with connector end of wire If water stops flowing probe needs cleaning or replacement Liquid Level Control board must be securely grounded to it s Loose or ungrounded Liquid Level mounting bracket Check for loose connections Make sure Control LLC board there is no voltage present at the inlet valve terminals If voltage is present replace LLC board PROBLEM water in tank does not get hot POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Thermostat turned off Check the thermostat to make sure stem is turned all the way to the right Burned out Heating Element If thermostat is on closed you should read 110 120 volts at the element terminals Voltage present at these points but no heat indicates the element is burned out Replace it PROBLEM Water does not spray over coffee POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Clogged Spray Head Remove the spray head from the brewer and inspect for obstructions Clean and reinstall No water in Heating Tank Remove tank lid Determine if there is water in the tank Follow instructions on page 3 Problem Water does not flow into Heating Tank Defective Brew Switch Check the brew switch for
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