Curtis PCGT4 User manual

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3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet rated at 20A.
4. Turn on power at the toggle switch behind the unit. The lights (display window and row of but-
tons) on the front door will activate and the heating tank will start to ll.
5. Water in the heating tank will require about one hour to reach operating temperature (factory
setting of 190°F). At this time the LCD will display “READY TO DISPENSE”.
6. Remove and ll the canisters with powdered cappuccino product.
Your Curtis G3 System is Factory Pre-Set and Ready to Go, Right from the Box.
Following are the Factory Settings for your Primo Cappuccino Beverage System:
• Tank Temperature = 190°F
• Flavor Controls= Set at 60%
• Dispensing Mode Set for Manual Dispensing
Generally there will never be a reason to change your G3 programming. However, should you need
to make slight adjustments to meet your dispensing needs, programming instructions are provided
later in this manual.
System Requirements:
• Water Source 20 – 90 PSI (Minimum Flow Rate of 1 GPM)
• Electrical: See electrical schematic on page 7.
Models Included
• PCGT4
• PCGT5
CAUTION: DO NOT
connect the unit to hot
water. The inlet valve is
not rated for hot water.
CAUTION: Follow this
setup procedure before
attempting to use this
unit. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions can result in injury and/or void
of warranty.
CAUTION: Equipment
must be installed to
comply with applicable
federal, state, and local plumbing/
electrical codes having jurisdiction.
Important Safeguards/Symbols
This appliance is designed for commercial use. Any servicing other than cleaning and routine main-
tenance should be performed by an authorized Wilbur Curtis Co., Inc. service technician.
• DO NOT immerse the unit in water or any other liquid
• To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, DO NOT open service panels. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.
• Keep hands and other items away from hot areas of the unit during operation.
• Never clean with scouring powders or harsh chemicals.
Wilbur Curtis Co., inC.
Service Manual – PCGT4 & PCGT5
Symbols
WARNINGS – To help avoid personal injury
Important Notes/Cautions – from the factory
Sanitation Requirements
NSF International requires the following water connection:
1. A quick disconnect or additional coiled tubing (at least 2x the depth of the unit) so that the machine
can be moved for cleaning underneath.
2. This equipment is to be installed with adequate backow protection to comply with applicable
federal, state and local codes..
3. Water pipe connections and xtures directly connected to a potable water supply shall be sized,
installed and maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local codes.
SETUP STEPS
1. The unit should be level (left to right - front to back), on a secure surface.
2. Connect the water line to the water inlet tting on the rear of the unit. Water volume going to the
machine should be consistent. Use tubing sized sufciently to provide a minimum ow rate of
one gallon per minute.
NOTE: A water ltration system must be used to help maintain trouble-free operation. Air must
be purged from the cartridge prior to connection to equipment. In areas with extremely
hard water, we highly recommend the use of a Curtis approved water lter. For our full line of
lters, please log on to www.wilburcurtis.com.
ISO 9001:2008 REGISTERED
WILBUR CURTIS CO., INC.
6913 Acco Street,
Montebello, CA 90640-5403
For the latest information go to
www.wilburcurtis.com
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] FOR THE LATEST SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION GO TO WWW.WILBURCURTIS.COM
Technical support: 1-800-995-0417. M-F 5:30am-4:00pm PST.
Email: [email protected]

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DETERGENT
SOLUTION
RINSE
WATER
SANITIZER
IMPORTANT - Do not remove pillars to take off mounting plate.
I. EVERY 3 - 4 HOURS OR MORE OFTEN IF NECESSARY
A. Make sure power is ON.
B. Place a container under the dispense spout to catch the rinse water.
C. Locate the WASH button on the front control panel.
D. Rinse each avor by pressing and holding the WASH button, while at the same
time pressing one of the PUSH dispensing buttons on the control panel.
E. Continue holding the WASH button until the water running from the spout runs clear.
II. DAILY
A. Switch OFF the unit at the power toggle switch, located behind the unit.
B. Wipe all exterior surfaces with a damp cloth, removing any spills, residue or dust
from the unit.
C. Remove both the drip drawer and louvered screen; then wash out its contents. For
hard to clean deposits, use a mild, nonabrasive detergent. Rinse with water.
D. Wipe and clean the dispensing area with a mild detergent cleaner.
III. WEEKLY OR MORE OFTEN IF NECESSARY
A. Clean the parts from the whipper assembly.
1. Remove the dispensing nozzle from the whipper chamber. Clean the inside using a
narrow brush.
2. Remove the upper mixing cup. Pull cup forward, twist to the left and lift it to separate
the upper mixing cup from the lower mixing cup.
3. To remove the lower mixing cup, pull mixing cup up and forward to free it from the hot water inlet tting.
4. Remove the whipper chamber. Take hold of the whipper chamber. Turn it
clock wise to free it from the mounting plate.
5. Pull the whipper propeller from the motor shaft.
6. Wash, Rinse and Sanitize using a 3-sink method. Air dry all parts.
7. Re-assemble cleaned parts onto the machine.
CAUTION - Do not use cleansers, liquid bleach, powders or any other substance containing chlorine. These products
promote corrosion and will pit the stainless steel. THE USE OF THESE PRODUCTS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Cleaning the Curtis Primo Cappuccino GT Beverage Dispenser
Operating Instructions
1. Choose a avor. Place your cup under the spout beneath the desired avor.
2. Push and hold the dispensing button for this avor.
3. Release the button when the cup is ¾ full.
FILL CANISTERS DAILY
1. Open the front door to access the product canisters.
2. The canisters must be removed from the unit for lling. Turn the powder delivery elbows
clockwise, pointing upward. Pull all of the canisters from the canister tray.
3. Rell the canisters. The small canisters hold ve pounds of product. Larger canisters hold 10
pounds each. See Conguration of Canisters on page 6.
3. Reposition the canisters on the canister tray. Properly mate the gear socket with the gear on
the motor shaft when aligning canisters. Turn the elbows clockwise, pointing downward.
c. Clean the area behind the mounting plate.
d. Clean the water inlet tting.
e. Lubricate the center seal of the mounting plate before reinstalling.
IMPORTANT - When replacing the propeller, make sure it is properly aligned and seated on the motor
shaft. The propeller has an embossed ‘D’ to properly align it on the motor shaft.
Failure to properly seat the propeller will cause it to fuse with the whipper chamber. This condition
will not be covered under warranty.
6. Clean the mounting plate.
a. Clean the shaft with a cloth and mild detergent before removing mounting plate.
b. Twist the mounting plate clockwise and pull it from the motor shaft.

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Steps to Programming
Your Curtis Generation 3 cappuccino dis-
penser is Factory Pre-Set for Optimum Perfor-
mance. Programming for all PCGT models is
identical except where noted.
Entering the Programing Menus
Press and hold STOP/WASH for
about ten [10] seconds. Display will
read Program Menus,(See Illustra-
tion).
Manual Dispense (Factory Set to Manual Dispense)
Press  or > to go to Manual Dispense Select.
Press  to go to Manual Dispense Select Station.
Choose the station and press, the display will read Saving Complete! To select another station for manual dispense,
press  to go to Manual Dispense Select Station or press > to continue to the next menu.
Dispense By Time (Factory Setting OFF)
The next screen is Dispense By Time < Select >. Press to select a station. Select the station and the screen will
read To Begin Press Push. Press desired dispense button. Hot water will start to dispense and screen will display
To Finish Press Push. When Push is pressed, time will be saved and you will exit back to Dispense by Time screen.
Continue with additional selections or press > to continue to the next menu.
Temperature (Factory set at 190°F – Cold Cappuccino Units Set at 96ºF)
Press and screen will show Tank Temperature. Temperature is programmable from 80°F to 204°F in 2-degree incre-
ments. Press < or > to go up or down in degrees. Select desired temperature and then to set. Press > to continue
to the next menu.
Powder % Ratio (Factory set at 60%)
Press  and the screen will display Powder % Ratio Select Station. Press desired station. Powder ratio is program-
mable from 0% (Hot Water) to 100%, in 5% increments. Press < or > to increase or decrease ratio and then press
to set. Press > to continue to the next menu.
Valves should not be eld adjusted to change product strength.
Product strength adjustments should be done through programming on the front panel only.
Service Call (Factory Set to 1-800-000-0000 x0000)
Press to display number and press change number or > to move places and EX to exit when complete This
number will be displayed during a Heating system SENSOR ERROR or a WATER ERROR. Press > to continue to the
next menu.
Banner Name (Factory Set to Curtis)
Press to display letters, press to change letters or > to move places and EX to exit when complete.
This feature allows up to 14 letters to be programmed for company name or regional name. Programming all blanks
disables Banner Name. Press > to continue to the next menu.
Model Select
Press to select, < or > to select desired model (PC-1, -2, -3, -4, -5) . Press to set and exit program mode.
Exit
Press to select, exits program mode and returns unit to operation.

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Parts List
Detail Bubbles
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CA-1047
WC-37054
WC-2626-03
WC-3739
WC-43791
WC-37118
CA-1008-07K
CA-1006-06
CA-1024-05
WC-37174
CA-1036
WC-3765L
WC-5231
WC-39350-02
WC-39203
WC-826L
WC-8556
WC-5310
CA-1030-17
WC-6295
WC-6296
WC-58120
CA-1095
WC-8591
CA-1135
WC-3503
WC-3518
WC-4320
WC-4394
WC-3689
WC-68123
WC-68121
WC-66044
CA-1107
LID, CANISTER, 4/5LB CHAMFERED
LID, CANISTER, 10LB PCGT’s
AUGER, WIRE PCs & PCGTs
KIT, SOCKET GEAR PC/CK/HC
BUSHING, AUGER PC/CK/HC
KIT, WHIPPER MOTOR, SCREWS & INSTR
RING, MOTOR SHAFT PLASTIC
KIT, WHIPPER PLATE (W/SEAL) 3/PKG
KIT, PROPLR OFFSET BLADES PCGT PKG6
WHIPPER CHAMBER OFFSET PCGTs
PILLAR, LOCATION BLACK
KIT, GEAR MOTOR, CORK BRAKE PCGT
GEAR, PLASTIC USE ON CA-1013
KIT, INLET VALVE REPAIR USE ON WC-826L
COMPOUND, SILICONE 5 OZ TUBE
LABEL, PANEL FLAVOR CURTIS PCGTs
LABEL, SERVICING INSTR (NOT SHOWN)
VALVE, INLET 1 GPM 120V 10W YELLOW
HEAT SINK ASSEMBLY DV PCGTs
TUBE, 5/16” ID X 1/8”W SILICONE
HOSE, EXTRACTOR FAN 17” LONG
HEATING TANK, COMPLETE PCGT4
HEATING TANK, COMPLETE PCGT5
COVER, DUMP VALVE PC-4/5GT
CONNECTOR, ORIFICE WATER PCGT
CAPACITOR, X2 ALL ADS MODELS
LATCH ASSY, DOOR (NOT SHOWN)
LEG, 3/8”-16 STD SCREW BUMPER
LEG, GUIDE 3/8”-16 STUD SCREW
O-RING, ½” I.D. (NOT SHOWN)
GUARD, SHOCK HEATING ELEMENT
INSULATION, WRAP PCGT
PANEL, LEFT SIDE PCGTs
PANEL, RIGHT SIDE PCGTs
CANISTER TRAY, ASSY PLASTIC PCGT4/5
WINDOW, FRONT CLEAR PCGT-4/-5
COVER, TOP PCGT4/5
DOOR COMPLETE PCGT-5
DOOR COMPLETE PCGT-5 (OLDER VERSION)
FILM, CURTIS LOGO PCGT-4/5
LED LAMP ASSY - 11-12W 36VDC
KIT, UCM BOARD & LABEL PCGT4
KIT, UCM BOARD & LABEL PCGT5
LABEL, UCM PANEL PCGT4 CURTIS
LABEL, UCM PANEL PCGT5 CURTIS
MEMBRANE CONTRL PANEL PCGT4/5 CURTIS
MEMBRANE CNTRL PNL PCGT4/5 (OLD VER)
COVER, ALCOVE PCGT-4/5
KIT, POWER SUPPLY FOR LED LAMP PCGTs
CONTROL, POWER MODULE CORK BRAKE
KIT, FAN EXTRACT 120V 29 CFM & BRACKET
O-RING, DUMP VALVE (WC-880)
KIT, TANK LID ROUND
O-RING, 4-1/2 I.D. x Ø.285 SILICONE
KIT, WATER LEVEL PROBE, O’RING, NUT
KIT, RPL DUMP VALVE FOR WC-880E PCGTs
HEATING ELEMENT, 1.6KW W/JAMNUTS
SENSOR, TEMPERATURE TANK
THERMOSTAT, MNL RESET 120/240V 25A
SWITCH, TOGGLE NON LIT 15A 120/240V SPST
SCREEN, DRIP TRAY PCGT-4/5
DRIP TRAY, PLASTIC PCGT-4/5
CANISTER ASSY, 5LB PCGTs
CANISTER ASSY, 10LB RIGHT PCGTs
CANISTER ASSY, 10LB LEFT PCGTs
FITTING, BULKHEAD WATER PCGTs
BUSHING, DISCHARGE PC/CK/HC
ELBOW, PC/CK/HC
STEAM TRAP PC/CK/HC
BOWL, MIXING PC/CK/HC
TUBE, EXTENSION 3.0” LONG YELLOW
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CA-1174
WC-37127
WC-37128
WC-39350-01
WC-39351-01
WC-39957
WC-39753
CA-1171
CA-1175K
WC-780
WC-37123
CA-1039
WC-37008
WC-43067
WC-5527K
WC-3734
WC-904-04
WC-1438-101
WC-523
WC-102
WC-68147
CA-1157
CA-1112-06
CA-1113-06R
CA-1113-06L
CA-1011-05
CA-1065-03
CA-1026-03
CA-1005-03
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CA-1037-3Y
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LABELING
DETAIL P6
Illustrated Parts

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Before mounting a whipper plate,
place a dab of food grade lubri-
cant in the rear hole of the seal.
Shaft seals should be replaced
with the groved side facing out-
ward. Place a dab of food grade
lubricant in the rear hole of the
seal, as shown below.
MODEL
PCGT4
PCGT5
ONE
ONE
CONFIGURATION OF CANISTERS
ON PCGT MODELS
10 LB. CANISTER
P/N CA-1113-06L
10 LB. CANISTER
P/N CA-1113-06R
5 LB. CANISTER
P/N CA-1112-06
ONE
ONE
TWO
THREE
View of PCGT Unit with Side Panel Removed, Showing
Location of Triac and Control Board.
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Illustrated Parts

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Electrical Diagram

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ECN 16160 . Rev E 10/1/[email protected]
RevD.3/1/12.ECN13663
RevC . 10/10/11 . ECN 13522
RevB . 9/2/11 . ECN 13441
RevA . 3/8/11 . ECN 13021
NC . 8/6/9 . EDR5946
WILBUR CURTIS CO., INC.
6913 Acco St., Montebello, CA 90640-5403 USA
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Technical Support Phone: [phone] (M-F 5:30A - 4:00P PST) E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.wilburcurtis.com
Printed in U.S.A. 1/2015 . F-3689_rev E
Product Warranty Information
The Wilbur Curtis Co., Inc. certies 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, ttings and tubing.
1 Year, Labor, from Original Date of Purchase on all electrical components, ttings and tubing.
Additionally, the Wilbur Curtis Co., Inc. warrants its Grinding Burrs for Forty (40) months from date of purchase or 40,000 pounds of coffee, which-
ever comes rst. 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 Co., Inc., assumes no responsibility for substitute replace-
ment parts installed on Curtis equipment that have not been purchased from Wilbur Curtis Co., Inc. The Wilbur Curtis Co., Inc. 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 equipment.
4) Improper water supply: This includes, but is not limited to, excessive or low water pressure, and inadequate or uctuating water ow rate.
5) Adjustments and cleaning: The resetting of safety thermostats and circuit breakers, programming and temperature 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 Co., Inc. 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 Co., Inc. 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 nd an agent near you.