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Included in this service manual is information on the Alpha 1D, Alpha 2D, Alpha 3D, Alpha
3DL, Alpha 3DR, Alpha 5DL, Alpha 5DR and Alpha 6D. The information is common to all
Alpha digital brewers except where noted.
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING UNITS:
– – – – – ALPHA 1D
– – – – – ALPHA 3DR
– – – – – ALPHA 5DL
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All products manufactured by the
Wilbur Curtis Company are thoroughly
inspected at the factory and are
warranted to be free of all defects and
faulty workmanship. The Alpha unit is
packaged for maximum protection for
shipping.
Make sure the shipping carton is not damaged or punctured. Unpack the carton carefully, inspecting the
contents for any damage that may have occurred in transit.
Report any damage immediately to the freight company.
9/6/00 12.2 f-2068 revA.p65.p1
Wilbur Curtis Co., Inc.
ALPHA DIGITAL
COFFEE BREWERS
S E R V I C E M A N U A L
– – – – – ALPHA 2D
– – – – – ALPHA 3DL
– – – – – ALPHA 6D
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– – – – – ALPHA 3D
– – – – – ALPHA 5DR
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Automatic Coffee Brewer . . . . . . . . .
Brewcone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elbow Fitting, 3/8 X 1/4 Flare . . . . . . . .
Rev. 8/16/00
CONTENTS
Alpha Digital . . . . . . . . .
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Steps . . . . . . . . . .
Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coffee Requirements .
Programming . . . . . . . . .
Trouble Shooting . . . . . .
Replacing Membrane .
Care & Maintenance .
Illustrated Parts Lists
Wiring Diagrams
Alpha 1D . . . . . . . . .
Alpha 2D . . . . . . . . .
Alpha 3D . . . . . . . . .
Alpha 3DR . . . . . . . .
Alpha 3DL . . . . . . . .
Alpha 5D . . . . . . . . .
Alpha 3D-61/63 . . . .
Alpha 6D . . . . . . . . .
Alpha 3D - Export . .
Warranty . . .
Back Cover
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Summary of Contents for Curtis ALPHA 1D

  • Page 1 S E R V I C E M A N U A L Included in this service manual is information on the Alpha 1D, Alpha 2D, Alpha 3D, Alpha 3DL, Alpha 3DR, Alpha 5DL, Alpha 5DR and Alpha 6D. The information is common to all Alpha digital brewers except where noted.
  • Page 2 Some type of water strainer must be used to maintain a trouble-free operation. In areas with ex- tremely hard water, we suggest that an Everpure QC7-MH water filter be installed. Water filters may be ordered from the Wilbur Curtis Company. For customer service call (800) 421-6150. The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), requires the following water hookup: 1.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 PROGRAMMING (ONLY REQUIRED IF FACTORY SETTINGS MUST BE CHANGED) IMPORTANT These digital brewers are thoroughly tested and programmed at the time of manufacture. A few brew cycles may be required for unit to normalize. ENTERING THE PROGRAM MODE For all programming functions you must first enter the programming mode as follows: Turn OFF the power from the Control Panel by pressing O N / O F F Press and HOLD...
  • Page 5 CHANGE BREW VOLUME IMPORTANT - Before changing the brew volume, place a measuring container on the brew deck and insert the brew cone. ENTER THE PROGRAMMING MODE #1: (PRE-PROGRAMMED FOR APPROXIMATELY 64 OUNCES) Press and HOLD until hot water starts running, then RELEASE. B R E W When desired volume is reached, press again to stop the flow.
  • Page 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING ERROR CODES: All Alpha Digital brewers contain various safety features in the electronic circuitry that shut down the functions of the unit in the event of a system failure. Error codes are signalled by the BREW READY light blinking. Decipher- ing the code: WATER LEVEL PROBLEM 3 LONG AND 1 SHORT TEMPERATURE SENSOR PROBLEM 3 LONG AND 2 SHORT...
  • Page 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING, CONTINUED PROBLEM: WATER IN TANK DOES NOT GET HOT CODE: OR WATER TEMPERATURE TOO LOW SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE 8. Power is off Make sure unit is on; power cord plugged in. Toggle switch is on. Breaker is on. 9.
  • Page 8 1. Unplug the machine from your power source. 2. Remove the cover accessing the control board. 3. Unplug the ribbon connector from the control board then take the new membrane and plug the connector into the control board. Place it on a hard surface outside the unit.
  • Page 9 ALPHA 3D ILLUSTRATED PARTS THIS FIGURE (AND FIG. 4.) SHOW THE ALPHA 3D. ALL OTHER ALPHAS ARE SIMILAR EXCEPT WHERE DETAILED (SEE FIGURES 9, 10, 11, 12). 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 Figure 4. Illustrated Parts List, Main View (Alpha 3D Shown).
  • Page 10 ALPHA ILLUSTRATED PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0...
  • Page 11 NUT, 6-32, HEX S.S. WC-43045 SPACER, BOARD .25 DIA x .264 WC-1809 FAUCET, HOT WATER WC-1806 SEAT CUP, SILICONE WC-5477 COVER, FRONT ALPHA 1D, -2D, -3D WC-4213 NUT, LOCK 5/8" BRASS WC-2936 SPRAYHEAD, RED (.131 DIA.) WC-1411 BUSHING, 5/8" SNAP-IN WC-3323 BREW CONE, 7 1/8"...
  • Page 12 O' RING, 3/4" I.D......ITEMS SPECIFIC TO ALPHA 1D, 2D, 3DR, 3DL, 5D, 6D (SEE IPB, PAGES 14, 15 & 16) COVER, TOP ALPHA 1D, 3DR & 3DL ....WC-6206 COVER, BOTTOM ALPHA 3DR &...
  • Page 13 ALPHA 3DR & ALPHA 3DL THIS FIGURE ILLUSTRATES THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE ALPHA 3DR/L AND THE ALPHA 3D. THE ALPHA 3DR/L HAS A PLAIN TOP COVER AND A WIDE BOTTOM COVER.. ALPHA 3DL ALPHA 3DR Figure 6. Illustrated Parts, Alpha 3DR & 3DL.
  • Page 14 ALPHA 1D THIS FIGURE ILLUSTRATES THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ALPHA 1D AND THE ALPHA 3D. THE ALPHA 1D HAS A PLAIN TOP COVER. THE ALPHA 1D HAS ONLY ONE WARMER AND ONE WARMER SWITCH ON THE SWITCH PANEL. 1 2 1 1 2 1 Figure 8.
  • Page 15 ALPHA 6D THE ALPHA 6D IS BASICALLY AN ALPHA 3DR AND AN ALPHA 3DL LINKED TOGETHER. THIS FIGURE ILLUSTRATES THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE ALPHA 6D AND THE ALPHA 3D. THE ALPHA 6D HAS A TOTAL OF SIX WARMERS, A LARGER TOP COVER, CENTER COVER, AND BOTTOM COVER.
  • Page 25 1 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.