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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:

Years, Parts and Labor, from Original Date of Purchase on digital control boards.

Years, Parts, from Original Date of Purchase on all other electrical components, fittings and tubing.

Year, Labor, from Original Date of Purchase on all electrical components, fittings and tubing.

Additionally, the 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 & 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 plumbing 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:  The 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)

Abuse or 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 the responsibility of the 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.
6913 Acco 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: [email protected]

Web Site: www.wilburcurtis.com

8/06 . F-2049. rev A

Summary of Contents for ALPHA 1X

Page 1: ...Brewing Maintenance Cleaning Trouble Shooting Illustrated Parts Alpha 3X Parts List Alpha 3X Parts List Alpha 3XR 3XL 2X 6X Illustrated Parts Alpha 3XR 3XL Illustrated Parts Alpha 2X Illustrated Parts Alpha 6X Wiring Diagram Alpha 3X 3XR 3XL Wiring Diagram Alpha 2X Wiring Diagram Alpha 1X Warranty 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 Back Cover WILBUR CURTIS CO INC 6913AccoSt Montebello CA90640...

Page 2: ... 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 Figure 1 Alpha Brewing System Basic Components WARMERPLATES WATERLEVEL PROBE THERMOSTAT DUMP VALVE HOTWATER FAUCET SPRAYHEAD BREWCONE HEATINGTANK 12CUPDECANTER WATERINLET VALVE WA...

Page 3: ...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 BREW light 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 tho...

Page 4: ...r 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 5 The warmer plates keep the coffee at serving temperature To activate the warmers push the desired warmer switch located on the front panel COFFEE BREWING l FOLLOWALLBREWINGANDWARMINGINSTRUCTIONS l HOTCOFFEE ALLOWBREWCONETOFINISHDRIPPING l USEONL...

Page 5: ...up 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 Alpha 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 outs...

Page 6: ... recurrence of grounding tightly wrap probe with Teflon tape to 1 8 from tip Remove ORANGE wire from probe terminal Do not allow 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 Turn power off...

Page 7: ...m Water does not flow into Heating Tank Check the brew switch for 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 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 R...

Page 8: ... 6 Figure 3 Illustrated Parts List Main View Alpha 3X Shown ALPHA 3X ILLUSTRATED PARTS THIS FIGURE AND FIG 4 SHOW THE ALPHA 3X ALL OTHER ALPHAS ARE SIMILAR EXCEPT WHERE DETAILED FIG 5 6 7 ...

Page 9: ...Figure4 IllustratedPartsList DetailBubbles Alpha3XShown ALPHA ILLUSTRATED PARTS 7 29 ...

Page 10: ...R BREW SCREW 4x3 8 PHIL PAN HEAD LABEL TOP SWITCH PANEL ALPHA 3 SWITCH ON OFF WHITE SWITCH WARMER RED SWITCH BREW GREEN LIGHT BREW READY 120V FAUCET HOT WATER SEAT CUP SILICONE COVER FRONT LOCK NUT 5 8 BRASS SPRAYHEAD RED BUSHING 5 8 SNAP IN COVER BOTTOM BREW CONE UNIVERSAL STANDARD FILTER PAPER 12 CUP BOX OF 1 000 FOOT RUBBER 3 8 16 STUD CORD GRIP STRAIN RELIEF 7 8 POWER CORD 120V ELBOW 1 4 x 3 8...

Page 11: ... 5 16 I D KIT INLET VALVE REPAIR WASHER FLOW VALVE DUMP LEFT 120V 12W COIL FOR DUMP VALVE WC 821 KIT DUMP VALVE FOR WC889 COVER ALPHA 3XR 3XL TOP COVER ALPHA 3XR 3XL BOTTOM LABEL ALPHA 3XR 3XL SWITCH PANEL COVER ALPHA 2X TOP LABEL ALPHA 2X SWITCH PANEL COVER ALPHA 6X TOP COVER ALPHA 6X FRONT COVER ALPHA 6X BOTTOM PART NUMBER WC 5502 WC 2938 WC 4394 WC 4306 WC 917 04 WC 5409 WC 43058 WC 3685 WC 531...

Page 12: ...TRATESTHEDIFFERENCES 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 Figure5 IllustratedParts Alpha3XR 3XL ALPHA3XR ALPHA3XL 64 65 66 8 ...

Page 13: ...RMER SWITCHES ON THE SWITCH PANEL Figure6 IllustratedParts Alpha2X 68 67 THE ALPHA 6X IS BASICALLY AN ALPHA 3XR AND AN ALPHA 3XL LINKEDTOGETHER THISFIGUREILLUSTRATESTHE DIFFERENCESBETWEENTHE ALPHA 6X AND THE ALPHA 3X THE ALPHA 6X HAS A TOTAL OF SIX WARMERS A LARGER TOP COVER CENTERCOVER AND BOTTOMCOVER ALPHA 6X 70 Figure8 IllustratedParts Alpha6X 71 2 ...

Page 14: ... 2 GND 60 120 BLK DRWN WIRING DIAGRAM BOTOM WARMER SWITCH BLK WHT WHT PWR CORD BLK GRN WHT WHITE RED YEL FRONT WARMER SWITCH BROWN WHITE GRY FRONTWARMER ORANGE PROBE RED BOTTOM WARMER 1450WHEATING ELEMENT INLET VALVE YEL ST REARWARMER Figure 9 Alpha 3X 10 Wiring Diagram TOP REAR WARMER SWITCH MODELS 1780 14 8 F Nunez ALPHA 3X 10 ALPHA 3XL 3XR 10 12 BLK BLK BLK BLK WHT WHT WHT WHT BLK BLK BLU BLU W...

Page 15: ...WR CORD WHT BLK BLU RED RED GRY L WHT BLK 2 1 3 T4 T3 T2 T1 WATER LEVEL CONTROL YEL ST BLK WHT BLK YEL 1450W HEATING ELEMENT WHT WHT WHT WHT WHT TIMER RED 2 B 6 A WHT TOPFRONTWARMER BOTTOM WARMER WHT ORG BLK WHT BLK Figure 10 Alpha 2X 10 Wiring Diagram FRONT WARMER SWITCH OFF ON SWITCH BLK 2 1 3 BOTTOM WARMER SWITCH BREW SWITCH 2 1 3 DUMP VALVE INLET VALVE 2 1 3 ...

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Page 18: ...nd cleaning The 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 Abuse or neglect...

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