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SOLE OPTION AS SPECIFIED HEREIN, TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND. In no event shall BUNN be liable for any other damage or loss, including, but not limited to, lost profits, lost sales, loss of use of equipment, claims of Buyer’s customers, cost of capital, cost of down time, cost of substitute equipment, facilities or services, or any other special, incidental or consequential damages.
The use of a damp cloth rinsed in any mild, nonabrasive, liquid detergent is recommended for cleaning all surfaces on Bunn-O-Matic equipment. Care should be taken not to scratch the hopper or windows with any abrasive material. Regular cleaning will keep your grinder looking new for years. Refer to the Installation &...
G9 WD - Packaging & Shim Removal WARNING MUST BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT PLUG IN ! SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING ! Step 1 - Remove & discard tape holding funnel arm in place. (Figure 1) Step 2 - Remove &...
OPERATING CONTROLS Model G9WD Grind Pad (a) Pressing initiates a grind cycle. Stop Pad (b) Pressing ends the operation of the grinder. ® Pad (c) Pressing the copyright pad allows programming access. Pads (d) “Hidden” buttons used to navigate setup and programming menus. Pads (e) Press button to select small, medium or large batch size.
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OPERATING CONTROLS (Continued) Model G9 Off/On/Start Switch OFF - (left position) Placing the switch in this position stops the operation of the grinder. ON - (center, resting position) The switch will return to this position after a grind cycle has begun and will remain in this position after grinding has ceased.
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OPERATING CONTROLS (Continued) Model MHG Grind Pad (a) Pressing initiates a timed grind cycle. Stop Pad (b) Pressing ends the operation of the grinder. ® PAD (c) Pressing the ® pad allows programming access. Hopper/Batch Selector Pads (d) These pads are located on the funnel depictions on each side of the grinder with a total of 6 pads. Selecting one of these pads will select the amount of grind and side from which to grind.
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OPERATING CONTROLS (Continued) Model FPG Off/On/Start Switch OFF - (upper position) Switching to this position stops all operation of the grinder. ON - (middle position) The switch will return to this position after a grind cycle has begun and will remain in this position after grinding has ceased. START - (lower, momentary position) Pressing the switch to this position P2947 and releasing initiates a grind cycle.
TROUBLESHOOTING A troubleshooting guide is provided to suggest probable causes and remedies for the most likely problems encountered. If the problem remains after exhausting the troubleshooting steps, contact the Bunn-O-Matic Technical Service Department. • Inspection, testing, and repair of electrical equipment should be performed only by qualified service personnel.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) Probable Cause Problem Remedy Grinder will not start. (Continued) 5. Motor Each motor is equipped with a temperature and current overload protection feature which will im- mediately shut off the motor when an overload has occurred. Check the grinder for obstructions. Refer to Service - Motor for testing pro- cedures.
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Problem Probable Cause Remedy Grinder starts, but will not dispense 1. Hopper(s) Begin each grind cycle by visually from hopper. inspecting the hopper(s) for ample supplies of whole bean coffee. 2. Blockage of hopper(s) Foreign materials must not block the openings at the bottom of the hopper(s).
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) PROBABLE CAUSE PROBLEM REMEDY Incorrect coffee grind dispensed. 1. Burr adjustment Refer to the Adjustment section in the Installation and Operation Manual. Excessive chaff 1. Dechaffer Replace the dechaffer springs. Replacement dechaffer springs are provided in the literature package accompnting the grinder.
SERVICE This section provides procedures for testing and replacing various major components used in this grinder 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 personnel.
SERVICE (Cont.) BAG SENSOR SWITCH (Models G1, G2, G3) or CUP SENSOR SWITCH (MODEL G2 TRIFECTA) Disconnect the grinder from the power source. If voltage is present as described, proceed to If voltage is not present as described, refer to the Wiring Diagrams and check the grinder wiring harness.
SERVICE (Cont.) Check the voltage across the white, red or red/ AC MOTOR AND GRIND CHAMBER black and white/blue wires on terminals L1 & L2 with a voltmeter. Connect the grinder to the power source. When the Off/On/Start switch is momen- tarily placed in the “START”...
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SERVICE (Cont.) AC MOTOR AND GRIND CHAMBER (cont.) 19. Install burr rotor cup (5). 11. Clean all grinding burrs and mounting surfaces 20. Install grind selector dial plate and grind selector before reassembly. knob assembly on the grind chamber housing and 12.
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SERVICE (Cont.) AC MOTOR AND GRIND CHAMBER (cont.) 18 1 19 17 20 7 6 4 11 10 9 8 P1708 FIG. 5 GRIND CHAMBER COMPONENTS 9. Remove bushing (10) and shaft extension (11) from Removal and Replacement - Grind Chamber - Fig. 5: grinder motor shaft.
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SERVICE (Cont.) DC MOTOR AND GRIND CHAMBER - G1MD ONLY Check the voltage across the (+) and (-) terminals with a voltmeter. Connect the grinder to the power source. When the Off/On/Start switch is momen- tarily placed in the “START” (lower) position and then left in the “ON”...
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SERVICE (Cont.) DC MOTOR AND GRIND CHAMBER - G1MD ONLY BLU to BLU from Rectifier (cont.) BLU to WHI/BLU from Relay (3) 10. Remove motor and bracket out the rear of the RED to Rectifier (-) grinder housing. BLK to Rectifier (+) 11.
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SERVICE (Cont.) 14. Install the adjusting screw w/bearing (19) into the DC MOTOR AND GRIND CHAMBER - G1MD ONLY grind selector dial plate (18). (cont.) 15. Install grind selector dial plate (18) with adjust- 11. Install burr (7) on burr auger rotor/spring assem- ing screw w/bearing (19) onto the grind chamber bly (6) securing with two .250”-20 screws (5).
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SERVICE (Cont.) MOTOR (Models LPG & FPG) Removal and Replacement: 1. On Model LPG-2E, disconnect the black wire and the white wire to the motor from the main wiring harness, the red wire to the circuit breaker and the red wire to the Off/On/Start switch. On Model LPG disconnect the motor wiring harness from the main wiring harness.
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SERVICE (Cont.) MOTOR (Models LPG & FPG) 8. Remove spacer plate (3) and set aside for reas- sembly. 9. Lift solenoid bracket and solenoids (4) over the motor and burr housing assembly (6) and set aside for reassembly. 10. Remove the #8-32 setscrew (5) and set aside for reassembly.
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SERVICE (Cont.) MOTOR (Models LPG & FPG) MODEL LPG ONLY 10 11 13 14 15 16 P1051 FIG. 12 ROTOR/AUGER, BURRS AND MOTOR COVER 20. Remove the two #8-32 flat head screws securing NOTE: Steps 30 thru 33 apply only to Model LPG-2E. the motor cover (18) to the motor and housing 30.
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SERVICE (Cont.) DECHAFFER (Models LPG & FPG) 3 2 1 P1062 FIG. 13 DECHAFFER Location: OPTONAL EXTRA The dechaffer spring plates are located in the burr FINE DECHAFFER housing cap. P1063 FIG. 14 DECHAFFER REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Removal and Replacement: Refer to Fig. 14 1.
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SERVICE (Cont.) The entire wiring harness must be fed into the bottom of the grinder housing through the hole in the motor MOTOR (Models G9, G9-2, MHG) mounting plate. Remove both 6-32 screws beneath the upper front inspection panel. Remove the six 10-32, hex head screws on top of the motor mounting plate.
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SERVICE (Cont.) MOTOR (Models G9, G9-2, MHG) 6 7 8 P1311 FIG. 17 MOTOR AND GRIND CHAMBER 6. Rotor 1. Indicator Adjustment Cap & Decal 7. Spring 2. Adjusting Screw 8. Burr (Rotating) 3. Burr Housing Cap 9. Burr (Stationary) 4.
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SERVICE (Cont.) SNUBBER (Models G9, G9-2, MHG) WHI/ BLU to Snubber WHI/BLU to Relay WHI/BLK to Cordset (120V models) RED/BLK to Cordset (230V models) F IN F IN WHI/BLK to Snubber P611 GRN to Chasis Ground FIG. 18 SNUBBER YEL to Snubber FRANKLIN MOTOR Location: The snubber is located at the back of the motor...
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SERVICE (Cont.) Grinder Scale (Model G9WD only) CALIBRATION 1. Place empty funnel into funnel rails. 2. Press and hold the right hidden (copyright) button until the “MACHINE TYPE” menu appears. (See level 2 programming) 3. Press the middle button under the screen until the “CALIBRATE SCALES?” menu appears. 4.
SERVICE (Cont.) Capacitor (Model LPG only) Removal and Replacement: 1. Disconnect the capacitor wiring harness from the main wiring harness. 2. Remove the #8-32 nut attaching the capacitor and mounting bracket to the hopper housing and remove the bracket, shield, capacitor and capacitor wiring harness as an assembly.
SERVICE (Cont.) Circuit Breaker (Models LPG, LPG-2E, FPG, FPG-2 DBC) Removal and Replacement: 1. Remove the wires from the circuit breaker. 2. Remove the face nut securing circuit breaker to the motor support. 3. Remove circuit breaker. 4. Install new circuit breaker in motor support and secure with face nut.
SERVICE (Cont.) Hopper Selector Switch (Model LPG-2E only) 6. Place the selector switch in the right position. 7. Check for continuity across the terminals on the rear of the switch. Continuity should not be present across terminals in the right position. If continuity is not present as described, reconnect the wires, the switch is operating properly.
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SERVICE (Cont.) Hopper Selector Switch (Model G9-2 only) Removal and Replacement: 1. Remove all wires from the switch terminals. 2. Compress the clips inside the front of the housing and gently push the switch through the opening. 3. Push the new switch into the opening and spread the clips to retain the switch in the housing.
SERVICE (Cont.) Off/On/Start Switch (Models LPG, LPG-2E, FPG, G-1,G-2,G-3, G9, G9-2, G2 trifecta) 6. Check for continuity across the right terminals when the switch is placed in the “START” (lower) position only. Continuity must not be present in the “OFF” position. If continuity is present as described, the Off/On/Start switch is operating properly.
SERVICE (Cont.) Urn/Carafe Switch (Models G9, G9-2) 4. Place the switch in the “URN” position; check for continuity across the orange and green wire ter- minals. If continuity is present as described, the switch is operating properly. If continuity is not present as described, replace CARAFE the switch.
SERVICE (Cont.) Batch Selector Switch (Model FPG) If continuity is present at all positions, the switch is operating properly. If continuity is not present at any position, replace the switch. 9. Refer to the Fig. 33 when reconnecting wires. Removal and Replacement: 1.
SERVICE (Cont.) Potentiometer (Model FPG) If continuity is present at all positions, the potentiometer SMALL MEDIUM LARGE switches are operating properly. If continuity is not present at any position, replace the potentiometer switches. 8. Refer to Fig 35 when reconnecting wires. Removal and Replacement: 1.
SERVICE (Cont.) Rectifier (Models G1 MD, FPG-2 DBC) Removal and Replacement: Disconnect the wires from the rectifier. Remove the #10-32 screw securing the rectifier to the motor mounting bracket. Remove the rectifier and discard. Install new rectifier on the rear of the motor mount- ing bracket and secure with a #10-32 screw.
SERVICE (Cont.) Relay (Early Model G-9) Remove the white/red and white/blue wires from the relay contacts. Check for continuity across the relay contacts when the Off/On/Start switch is placed in the “START” (right) position and released. Connect grinder to the power supply. Continuity must be present for the approximate setting on the timer.
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SERVICE (Cont.) Check the voltage across the white wire or red/ black on terminal B and either white/red wire with Relay (Models G1, G2, G3, G2 trifecta) a voltmeter. Place the Off/On/Start in either the “ON” (center) position or “START” (lower) posi- tion.
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SERVICE (Cont.) RELAY (cont.) Removal and Replacement (120 Volt and 240V 60 Hz Removal and Replacement (230 volt 50 Hz Models): Models): 1. Remove the wires from the relay terminals. 1. Remove the wires from the relay terminals. 2. Remove the two #6-32 screws securing the relay 2.
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SERVICE (Cont.) Relay (Models MHG, FPG-2 DBC, Late Model G-9, G9-2, G9-2 DBC) Removal and Replacement 1. Disconnect the grinder from the power supply. 2. Remove all wires from the relay terminals. 3. Remove the two 8-32 screws attaching the relay to the mounting bracket.
SERVICE (Cont.) Hopper Slide Plates (Models G9-2, G9-2 DBC) A. Solenoid Coil B. Fiber Washer C. Spring D. Spring Retaining Washer E. Solenoid Plunger Snap Ring G. Short Link H. Long Link Slide Plate J. Pivot Pin K. Stop Block L.
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SERVICE (Cont.) Hopper Slide Plates (Models MHG) A. Solenoid Coil B. Slide Gate C. Slide Gate Support D. Collector E. Collector Seal Solenoid Mounting Plate Removal and Replacement: 1. Remove the hopper from the grinder. FIG 45 HOPPER SLIDE PLATES 2.
SERVICE (Cont.) Solenoids (Models MHG, FPG-2 DBC, LPG-2, G9-2, G9-2 DBC) If continuity is present as described, reconnect the wires, and proceed to #7. If continuity is not present as described, replace the limit thermostat. 7. Check the solenoid for coil action when the control switch is momentarily pressed to the “START”...
SERVICE (Cont.) Timer (Model LPG-2E) If voltage is present as described, proceed to step If voltage is not present as described, replace the timer. 7. Place the hopper selector switch in the right posi- tion. 8. Insert the leads of a voltmeter set to read at least 120 volts AC, along side the red wire (terminal 8) and the violet wire (terminal 9) of the harness plug.
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SERVICE (Cont.) Timer (Model LPG-2E) 5. Remove timer and timer mounting bracket from Test Procedure: the grinder. 1. Disconnect grinder from the power source. 6. Remove the four #6-32 keps nuts securing the timer 2. Insert the leads of a voltmeter set to read at least to the mounting bracket.
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SERVICE (Cont.) Timer (Model G9) Check the voltage across terminals TL1 and TL4 with a voltmeter when the Off/On/Start switch is placed in the “START” (right) position and released. Connect grinder to the power supply. The indication must be: (a) 120 volts ac for two wire 120 volt models. (b) 240 volts ac for two wire 240 volt models.
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SERVICE (Cont.) Timer (Model G9-2) 6. Connect a voltmeter across contacts 3 & 7 of the larger connector (P4) on the timer board. Plug-in the grinder. Momentarily press the Off/On/Start switch to “START” (lower) position and release. The indication must be 120 volts ac for 120V models d s) E (S D IS...
SERVICE (Cont.) Control Board (Model MHG) Removal and Replacement Disconnect the grinder from the power supply. Remove the front access panel. Remove all wires from the control board termi- nals. Remove the bracket and control board by remov- ing the two 8-32 screws securing the bracket to the grinder base.
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SERVICE (Cont.) Control Board (Models FPG-2 & G9-2 DBC) Removal and Replacement Disconnect the grinder from the power supply. Remove the rear access panel. Disconnect all harness plugs from the control board. Remove the two knurled nuts from the bottom of the control board and remove the control board.
SERVICE (Cont.) Membrane Switches (Model MHG only) Removal and Replacement 1. Disconnect the grinder from the power supply. 2. Remove the rear access panel. 3. Disconnect the membrane switch harness from the control board. 4. Carefully peel the membrane switch from the front of the switch bezel.
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SERVICE (Cont.) Membrane Switches (Models FPG-2 & G9-2 DBC) Removal and Replacement 1. Disconnect the grinder from the power supply. 2. Remove the rear access panel. 3. Disconnect the membrane switch harness from the control board. 4. Carefully peel the membrane switch from the front of the switch bezel.
SERVICE (Cont.) EMI Filter (Models FPG & FPG-2) Removal and Replacement: 1. Disconnect the wires from the EMI Filter. 2. Remove the two screws securing the EMI Filter. 3. Remove and discard EMI Filter. 4. Install new EMI Filter using two screws to secure EMI Filter to its former location.
SERVICE (Cont.) Funnel Sensing Coil (Models MHG & G9-2 DBC) Removal and Replacement 1. Disconnect the grinder from the power supply. 2. Remove the two 6-32 screws attaching the coil cover to the grinder housing. 3. Pull slightly away from the housing and disconnect the two wires from the coil.
SERVICE (Cont.) Memory Clock Board (Model MHG) Removal and Replacement 1. Disconnect the grinder from the power supply. 2. Remove the front access panel. 3. Remove the two 8-32 screws securing the compo- nent bracket to the grinder base and tilt forward to gain access to the memory clock board.
SERVICE (Cont.) Display Board (Model MHG) Removal and Replacement 1. Disconnect the grinder from the power supply. 2. Remove the two 6-32 screws attaching the mem- brane switch bezel to the hopper housing. 3. Tilt the bezel assembly forward. 4. Remove the four 8-32 screws attaching the board cover bracket to the switch bezel and remove the bracket.