Bunn U3 U3A manual

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    OPERA TING & SER VICE MANU AL BUNN-O-MA TIC CORPORA TION POST OFFICE BOX 3227 SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62708-3227 PHONE: (217) 529-6601 F AX: (217) 529-6644 10060.0000G 8/00 ©1984 Bunn-O-Matic Corporation BU N N ® U3 U3A[...]

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    Page 2 INTRODUCTION This brewer will brew a three gallon batch of coffee into each reservoir (one at a time). Each reservoir has its own dispensing faucet(s).The brewer also has a hot water faucet(s) for allied beverage use. It is only for indoor use on a sturdy counter. W ARRANTY Bunn-O-Matic Corp. (“Bunn”) warrants the equipment manufactured [...]

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    Page 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CAUTION - The brewer must be disconnected from the power source until specified in Initial Set-Up. U333 & U3833 requires 3-wire, grounded service rated 240 volt ac, 35 amp or 440 volts ac, 30 amp for U333,three phase, 60 Hz or 380 volts ac, 30 amp for U3833, three phase, 50 Hz. Proceed as follows: U3 & U38 req[...]

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    Page 5 INITIAL SETUP CAUTION - The brewer must be disconnected from the power source throughout the initial setup, except when specified in the instructions. IMPORTANT: Brewer must be level and installed on a sturdy structure. Electrician's and Plumber's Instructions are provided. These instructions should be carefully followed before pro[...]

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    Page 6 INITIAL SETUP (cont.) 6. Brewing cycles may be started whenever water temperature is correct. This condition is indicated by the dial thermometer on front of the brewer. Whenever the pointer is in the green, brewer is ready for brewing. The recommended brewing temperature is approximately 200 ° F (93 ° C). Water temperature may be increase[...]

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    Page 7 COFFEE BREWING 1. Brewing cycles may be started whenever water temperature is correct. This condition is indicated by the dial thermometer on front of the brewer. Whenever the pointer is in the green, brewer is ready for brewing. 2. Insert Bunn ® filter in funnel and add desired amount of coffee. 3. Level the bed of coffee and place funnel [...]

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    Page 8 PROBLEM Brew cycle will not start PROBABLE CAUSE 1. No water 2. No power or incorrect voltage to the brewer REMEDY Water lines and valves to the brewer must be open. (A1) Check the terminal block for 120 volts ac across the red and white terminals and the black and white terminal on three wire 102/ 208 volt or 120/240 volt models. (A2) Check[...]

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    Page 9 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) PROBLEM Brew cycle will not start (cont) Brew cycle starts with brew lockout relay engaged. PROBABLE CAUSE 2. No power or incorrect voltage to the brewer (cont) 3. Water level below pump housing. (Water level in the hot water gauge glass should be approximately half full). 4. ON/OFF Switch 5. Start Switch 6. Relay 7. [...]

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    Page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) PROBLEM Tank not filling Water running out of the overflow PROBABLE CAUSE 1.ON/OFF Switch (This switch must be in the "ON" position for the refill circuit to operate. 2. No water 3. Solenoid Valve 4. Probe 5. Liquid Level Board 1.Brewer not level 2. Solenoid Valve 3. Liquid Level Board 4. Probe 5. Manual fi[...]

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    Page 11 PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Limit Thermostat CAUTION - Do not eliminate or bypass limit thermostat. Use only Bunn-O-Matic replacement part #29329.1000 2. Control Thermostat 3. Tank Heater(s) 4. Contactor 1. Circuit Breaker 2. Tank Heater(s) 1. Timer 2. Start Switch 1. Timer 2. Solenoid Valve 3. Lime build-up in swing spout and pump tubing. 1. Filters[...]

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    Page 12 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) PROBLEM Funnels overflow (cont.) Coffee reservoir overflows Brewer is making unusal noises PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY 3. Pump - Flow Rate 4. Soft Water 1. Coffee reservoir not completely empty befor a brew cycle was started. 2. Timer 3. Pump - Flow Rate 1. Solenoid Valve 2. Plumbing lines 3. Water supply 4. Tank Heater(s)[...]

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    Page 13 SERVICE This section provides procedures for testing and replacing various major components used in this brewer should service become necessary. Refer to Troubleshooting for assistance in determining the cause of any problem. WARNING - Inspection, testing, and repair of electri- cal equipment should be performed only by qualified service pe[...]

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    Page 14 SERVICE (cont.) CIRCUIT BREAKER (120/208V and 120/240V Three Wire Models and 440V Four Wire Models) Location: The circuit breaker is located on the right rear of the component bracket. Test Procedures: 1. Disconnect the brewer from the power source. 2. Disconnect the black wire from the main harness from the circuit breaker and the white wi[...]

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    Page 16 RED to Left Tank Heater (T2) RED to Terminal Block(L2) BLK Thermal Fuse to Left Tank Heater BLK to left Tank Heater (L1) BLK to Right Tank Heater (T1) BLK to Terminal Block (L1) RED to Right Tank Heater (L2) WHI from Main Harness (120/208V,120/240V,380V Three Wire Models, 380V and 440V Four Wire Models) RED from Main Harness (208V, 240V Two[...]

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    Page 17 SERVICE (cont.) CONTROL THERMOSTAT[...]

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    Page 18 SERVICE (cont.) FUSE AND FUSE HOLDER (208V, 240V, 230V Two Wire Models and 380V Three Wire Models) Location: The fuse and fuse holder are located on the right rear of the component bracket. Test Procedures: 1. Disconnect the brewer from the power source. 2. Remove the cap and fuse from the fuse holder. 3. Remove fuse from the cap. 4. Check [...]

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    Page 19 LIMIT THERMOSTAT SERVICE (cont.)[...]

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    Page 20 8. Disconnect the brewer from the power source and remove the jumper wire from terminal 4. If voltage is present as described, liquid level board is operating properly, proceed to #9. If voltage is not present as described, replace the liquid level board. LIQUID LEVEL BOARD AND LEVEL PROBE[...]

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    Page 21 SERVICE (cont.) LIQUID LEVEL BOARD AND LEVEL PROBE (cont.) T1 BLU to Solenoid Valve T2 BLK to ON/OFF Switch (All models except 230V-CE models) T3 WHI to Main Harness (120/208V, 120/240V, four wire 380V and 440V models) T3 WHI to Transformer (380V three wire models) T3 RED to Main Harness (208V, 240V single phase and three phase models) T3 B[...]

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    Page 22 5. Disconnect the wires on the ON/OFF switch. 6. a) 120/208V, 120/240V, 208V, 240V, 380V and 440V Models - Check for continuity across the terminals on the rear of the switch with the switch in the "ON" (upper) position. Continuity must not be present when the switch is in the "OFF" (lower) position. b) 230V - CE Models [...]

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    Page 23 SERVICE (cont.) PUMP ASSEMBLY[...]

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    Page 24 RELAY (BREWERS W/BREW LOCKOUT)[...]

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    Page 25 SERVICE (cont.) RELAY (BREWERS W/BREW LOCKOUT) 120/208V, 120/240V, 208V, 380V, 440V AND 240V MODELS PRIOR TO #U300004095 230V MODELS #U300004095 AND UP FIG.19 RELAY TERMINALS P1739 RED from Main Harness BLU from Brew Timer BLK to Control Thermostat BLU to Start Switch BLU from Brew Timer BLK from Main Harness RED to Control Thermostat BLU f[...]

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    Page 26 SELECTOR SWITCH (HALF BATCH OPTION) FIG. 20 SELECTOR SWITCH (HALF BATCH) Location: The selector switch is located in the upper center of the switch mounting panel. Test Procedures: 1. Disconnect the brewer from the power source. 2. Disconnect the wires from the switch terminals. 3. Check for continuity across the switch terminals with the s[...]

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    Page 27 SERVICE (cont.) SOLENOID[...]

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    Page 28 SERVICE (cont.) SOLENOID 6. Remove the tank inlet tube grommet and discard. 7. Install new tank inlet tube grommet. 8. Install new solenoid assembly. 9. Install liquid level board, shield and secure sole- noid assembly and shield to the component bracket with a #10-32 screw and flat washer.. 10. Install water inlet tube to connector on the [...]

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    Page 29 START SWITCH (BREW)[...]

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    Page 30 BLK to Contactor T1 (All Models Except 230V-CE Models) BLK (Thermal Fuse) to Contactor Top Left Ter- minal) (230V-CE Models) RED to Contactor T2 (All Models Except 230V-CE Models) RED (Thermal Fuse) to Contactor Top Right Termi- nal) (230V-CE Models) BLK to Contactor L1 (120/ 208V, 120/240 Three Wire Single Phase, 208V and 240V Two Wire, Si[...]

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    Page 31 SERVICE (cont.) THERMAL FUSES (230V-CE MODELS ONLY)[...]

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    Page 32 SERVICE (cont.) TIMER (Early Models)(cont.) 5. With a voltmeter, check the voltage across the sockets P1 and P2 (blue and white wires) of the female connector on the main harness when the "ON/OFF" switch is in the "ON" (upper) position and the start switch pressed. Connect the brewer to the power source. The indication m[...]

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    Page 33 DIGITAL TIMER (Late Models)[...]

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    Page 34 SERVICE (cont.) DIGITAL TIMER (Late Models) BLU/BLK wire from TL5 to P1 WHI/GRN wire from TL4 to (WHI) Pump WHI/BLU wire from TL3 to (BLK) Pump WHI wire from TL2 to P2 BLK wire from TL1 to P3 J2 - Three Pin connector from Half/Full Batch Switch P2037 FIG. 33 DIGITAL TIMER TERMINALS NOTE: All volume settings must be done with the sprayhead i[...]

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    Page 35 BLK from Terminal Block SERVICE (cont.) TRANSFORMER (380V THREE WIRE MODELS ONLY)[...]

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    Page 40 SCHEMA TIC WIRING DIAGRAM U3833 10060 080900[...]

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    Page 41 SCHEMA TIC WIRING DIGRAM U3833 10060 080900[...]