Wilbur Curtis Alpha McDonald's Fresh-Trac ALP3GT15A826 User manual
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Model Included:
•ALP3GT15A826
3. Connecttheunittoelectricaloutletwithappropriateamperagerating(seeserialtagonmachine).
4. Oncepowerhasbeensuppliedtotheunit,ipthetoggleswitchtothe‘ON’position(locatedontherearoftheunit),thewatertankwill
begintoll.Whenthewaterlevelinthetankreachestheprobe,theheatingelement(s)willturnon.
5. Waterintheheatingtankwillrequireapproximatelyahalfhourbeforereachingoperatingtemperature(factorysettingof202°F).When
theunitreachesoperatingtemperature,itwilldisplay“READYTOBREW”.
BREWING INSTRUCTIONS
1.ThebrewershouldbeON.Conrmthisatthereartoggleswitch,thenpresstheON/OFFbutton.Ready-to-Brewshouldbedisplayed.
2.Placeanemptydecanteronwarmerplate.
3. Placeanewpaperlterintothebrewcone.
6. PresstheBREWbuttononthe
controlpaneltostartbrewing.
5. Slidethelledbrewconeintothe
railsonthecoffeebrewer.
4. Pourtheproperamountofground
coffeeintothebrewcone.
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Service Manual – Alpha McDonald’s Fresh-Trac
ImportantSafeguards/Conventions
Thisapplianceisdesignedforcommercialuse.Anyservicingotherthancleaningandpreventivemaintenanceshouldbeperformedbyan
authorizedWilburCurtisservicetechnician.
•DoNOTimmersetheunitinwateroranyotherliquid
•Toreducetheriskofreorelectricshock,doNOTopenservicepanels.Nouserserviceablepartsinside.
•Keephandsandotheritemsawayfromhotsurfacesofunitduringoperation.
•Nevercleanwithscouringpowders,bleachorharshchemicals.
Symbols
WARNINGS–Tohelpavoidpersonalinjury
ImportantNotes/Cautions–fromthefactory
SanitationRequirements
TheCurtisAlphaG3isFactoryPre-SetandReadytoGo…RightfromtheBox.
Following are the Factory Settings for the Alpha Fresh-Trac:
•BrewTemperature=202°F
•BrewVolume=Settovesselrequirements(60oz).
System Requirements:
•WaterSource20–90PSI(minimumowrateof1GPM)
•Electrical:Seeattachedschematicforstandardmodelorvisitwww.wilburcurtis.comforyourmodel.
SETUP STEPS
1. Theunitshouldbelevel(lefttoright-fronttoback),onasecuresurface.
2. Connectthewaterlinetothewaterinletttingontherearoftheunit.Watervolumeowtothemachineshouldbeconsistent.Use
tubingsizedsufcientlytoprovideaminimumowrateof1gallonperminute.
NOTE:Awaterltrationsystemmustbeusedtohelpmaintaintrouble-freeoperation.Air must be purged from the cartridge prior to
connection to equipment.Inareaswithextremelyhardwater,wehighlyrecommendtheuseofaCurtisapprovedwaterlter.Forour
fulllineoflters,pleaselogontowww.wilburcurtis.com.
NSFInternationalrequiresthefollowingwaterconnection:
1. A quick disconnect or additional coiled tubing (at least 2x the depth of the unit) is required so that the unit can be moved
for cleaning.
2. Thisunitmustbeinstalledwithadequatebackowprotectiontocomplywithapplicablefederal,stateandlocalcodes.
3. Waterpipeconnectionsandxturesdirectlyconnectedtoaportablewatersupplyshallbesized,installedandmain-
tainedinaccordancewithfederal,state,andlocalcodes.
CAUTION: DO NOT
connect the unit to
hot water supply.
The inlet valve is not rated for
hot water.
CAUTION: Follow
this setup procedure
before attempting
to use this unit. Failure to
follow these instructions can
result in injury and/or void of
warranty.
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CAUTION:
Equipment must be
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Brew Volume
Duringtheactualbrewcycle,a2-minutedripmodeisaddedtothebrewtime.Theprogrammedwaterlevelcompensatesforbacktobackbrewingto
allowforanincreaseofwatervolume.
Brew by Volume(Factorysetto60oz.)Presstoselect.DisplaywillnowshowPushSTARTToBegin...PresstheBREWbuttonthenhotwaterstarts
running,whendesiredvolumeisreachedpressBREWbuttonagaintostoptheow.Nowthevolumeisset.Pressingthe>buttonwilldisplaythenextmenu
feature,BrewbyTime.
Brew by Time(Factorysetto2min–17sec)Presstoselectandchangethebrewtime.Displaywillshowthecurrenttime.Bypressing<or>youcantoggle
betweenminutesandseconds,toexit(ex).Changethetimeorsetandexitbypressing.
Temperature(Factorysetto202°F)PresstoSelect.Press<or>tomovetodesiredtemperatureandthentoset.Temperatureisprogrammablefrom
170ºFto206ºF,in2-degreeincrements.
Energy Save Mode(FactorysettoOFF)PresstoSelect,<or>ON,OFForON140ºF,toset.WheninON,unitwillautomaticallyshutoff4hoursfrom
lastbrew.WhenfeatureisOFF,unitdoesnothavetheenergysavingmode.IntheON140ºFposition,temperaturegoesdownto140ºFifunithasnotbrewed
in4hours.Thisfeaturewillsaveenergybyloweringthetanktemperatureduringperiodsofnon-operation.
Brew Count Odom.Presstodisplaytotalgallonsbrewed.PressexorReset
Pre-Infusion(FactorysettoOFFDisabled)PresstoSelect.Currentsettinginsecondsisdisplayed<todecreaseorselect>toincrease(rangefromOFF
to10through60seconds);presstoset.
IfPre-infusionisselected(ON),ColdBrewLockissettowithin15ºFofsetpointandColdBrewLockdisappearsfromthelistofprogramselections.
WhenPre-infusionisON,PulseBrewdisappearsfromthelistofprogramselections.
Brew Count Total Presstoselect.Thisfeaturewilldisplaythetotalgallonsandtotalbrewcyclesonthebrewer.Itisreadonlyandcannotbereset.
EnterProgramMode
Turnoff(darkdisplay)bypressingON/OFFbutton(yellow).PressandholdBREWbutton(green)andthenpressandreleaseON/OFFbutton(yellow).
ContinueholdingBREWbutton.Displaywillread ,waituntil isdisplayedEnterthe4-digitaccesscode,thedigits1-4cor-
respondtothebuttons(seeillustrationbelow).
Thedefaultcodesetatthefactoryis1-2-3-4.Then willbedisplayed.
YourCurtisG3SystemisFactoryPre-SetforOptimumPerformance.
Afterconnectiontowaterandpower;thereartoggleswitchmustbeon.Youwillhearabeepsound,indicatingpowerisavailabletothecontroller.
Thecontroldisplays .PressON/OFFbuttonandthescreenwilldisplay .Afterthreeseconds, isdisplayed.
Waterwillllthetank(approximately2-3minutesdependingonwaterowrate).Whentheproperlevelisreached willappearonthescreen.Ittakesapproxi-
mately20minutestoreachsetpointtemperatureof202°F.
Controlwilldisplay whentemperaturereachesthesetpoint(202°F).Unitisnowreadytobrew.
<ALP3/4/5>
CURTIS
CURTIS CURTIS
FILLING
CURTIS
HEATING
ENTER CODE
– – – –
PROGRAM MENUS
< SELECT >
ENTERING PROGRAM
MODE
PROGRAM MENUS
Allprogrammingselectionsareperformedwiththethreecenterbuttons.
Thesymbolsbelowthebuttonsare:
ScrollLEFT
SELECTIONorENTERtosavenewparameter
ScrollRIGHT
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Cold Brew Lock(Factorysetto15º)Presstoselect,<or>toselectdesiredsetting(CBL5or15),toset.
TheColdBrewLockfeatureallowsthebrewertobrewatthreedifferenttemperaturelevelsfromtheactualsetpoint.Therstsettingiswithin5degreesofset
point,nextiswithin15degreesofsetpointfortheReadytoBrewmessage,howeveritwillbrewatanytemperature.
Master ResetPresstodisplayAreYouSure?Then<forYes,>forNo.Brewerfactorydefaultsarethenreset.
Service Call(PhonenumberFactorysetto1-[800]000-0000x)Presstodisplaynumberandchangenumberor<tomoveplaceandEXtoexitwhen
completeThisnumberwillbedisplayedduringaHeatingsystemSENSORERRORorduringaWATERERROR.
Access Code(Factorysetto1-2-3-4)Presstodisplaynumberandchangenumber,(therangeis1to4)or<tomoveplaceandextoexitwhencomplete.
Banner Name(FactorysettoMcDONALD’S)Presstodisplaylettersandchangelettersor<tomoveplaceandEXtoexitwhencomplete.Thisfeature
allowsupto14letterstobeprogrammedforcompanynameorregionalname.ProgrammingallblanksdisablesBannerName.
Warmer Auto OFF(FactorysettoDisable)PresstoSelect.Press<or>tomovetodesiredtimeandthentoset.TimerrangeisOFF,2hours,3hours,
and4hours.
P-Maintenance(FactorysettoOFF)Presstoselect.Toturnon,press<or>setgallonsbrewed.TherangeisfromOffto3000gallons.Presstoexit.
Whenthenumberofbrewsreachesthesetamount,P-Maintenancewilldisplayonthescreen.
Beeper On/Off (FactorysettoON)PresstodisplayONorOFF.Pressingeither<or>totogglebetweenonandoff.Presstoset.
Pulse Brew(FactorysettoPulseD[1pulseof40secon,5secoff,2pulsesof40secon,5secoff]).Presstoselect,<or>toselectOFForoneofve
pulsepatterns(AtoE).
GuidelinesforPulseBrew:
Thisfeatureallowstuningofthecoffeeavor.ThepotlevelshouldalwaysbesetrstwiththisoptionOFF.Dependingonyourgrindproleandwatercondi-
tions,thevePulseBrewoptionshelp“tune”orchangethecoffeeavor.FilterPacktypecoffeestypicallyextractbetterwiththeAandBpulsesetting.Decaf-
feinatedcoffeestypicallyextractbetterwiththeBpulsesetting.High-YieldcoffeestypicallyextractbetterwiththeCpulsesetting.Ofcourse,anyoftheA,Bor
Csettingsmaybeusedtosuityourtasteprole.Therearetwoadditionalsettings(DandE)thatallowyoutomanuallysettheONTIMEpulsesandOFFTIME.
IfPulseBrewisselected(ON),ColdBrewLockissettowithin15ºFofsetpointandColdBrewLockdisappearsfromthelistofprogramselections.
WhenPulseBrewisON,Pre-infusiondisappearsfromthelistofprogramselections.
Display Brew Time(FactorysettoON).PresstodisplayONorOFF.Pressingeither<or>togglesbetweenonandoff.Presstoset.Whenon,this
featurewillappearwhenthebrewbuttonispressed.Thebrewtimewillcountdown.
Drip-Out Mode(Factorysetto1min)Presstoselect.Press>toincreasetime(toamaximumof5minutes)or<todecreasethetimeandturnOFF.Time
countsupin5secondincrements.Presstoset.
Display Messages(FactorysettoON)PresstoturnONorOFF.Themessagedisplayedis“RinseServerBeforeBrewing”.Thismessagewillalternate;
twosecondswithRinseServerBeforeBrewing,thenMcDONALD’S-READYwillappearforsixseconds..
Language(FactorysettoEnglish)Pressing<or>togglesbetweenEnglishandFrench.Presstoset.
Model Select(FactorysettoALPHA-3/4/5)Presstoselect,<or>toselectmodel.Theselectionsare:ALPHA-1,ALPHA-2,ALPHA-3/4/5,AirpotBrewer,
Thermo-Alpha(fortheD60GT).Presstoset.WhentheModelSelectfeatureischanged,allsettingsareresettothedefaultsofthenewlyselectedmodel.
ExitPresstoselect,exitsprogrammodeandreturnsunittooperation.
Warmer Temperature Control
TurnonbreweratthecontrolpanelON/OFFbutton.WarmerbuttonshouldbeOFF(LEDoff).PressandholddesiredWARMERbutton.Screenwilldisplaycur-
rentsettingin%ofpower.Press<or>toincreaseordecreasepowertowarmer(50%to100%in10%increments).Presstoset.
Tank Temperature Check
TurnonbreweratthecontrolpanelON/OFFbutton.Pressandhold3button(seeillustration,page2)for5seconds.WaterTemperaturewillbedisplayed.The
temperaturewillnotdisplaywhiletheunitisintheprocessofreheating.
NOTE:Alpha3GTONLY;whencheckingtanktemperature,rstmakesureREARwarmerisON(redLEDon)andthenpressbutton3for5secondsto
displaytanktemperature.
Brew Volume – Easy Access
Unitscanbeeasilyadjustedfromthefrontpanel.WrittenintothesoftwareontheAlphaG3UCM,isafeaturetoaccessthebrewvolumewithoutenteringthe
programmode.
Onanymulti-stationAlpha(ALP2/3/4/5/6GT):PressthecenterSelectbutton 2(seeillustration,page2)twice,withthesecondpressholddownthebuttonfor
aroundve[5]seconds.Thescreenwilldisplay pressing<or>willadjustthebrewvolumeupordown,±20oz,in1ounceincrements.
PROGRAM MENUS
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Fresh-Trac Transmitter
These instructions will explain the operation and maintenance of the Fresh-Trac coffee timer. This timer will
allow the user to track the freshness of coffee brewed into glass decanters. Fresh-Trac is only available
with Curtis Alpha G3 brewers. The Fresh-Trac decanter is dish-washer safe. The expected battery life in
the light unit is two years. The battery is not replaceable.
The Fresh-Trac timer uses 3 LEDs (Red, Yellow & Green), as a
visual time indicator.
The Red LED ashes 5 times at the beginning of the brew cycle
and the warmer plate will turn on.
The Green LED will ash every 10 to 20 seconds during the brew
cycle and continue until 25 minutes have elapsed.
At 25 minutes, the Yellow LED will ash every 3 to 5 seconds, for
5 minutes. This will continue for 5 minutes until 30 minutes has
elapsed.
At 30 minutes, the Red LED will ash every 3 to 5 seconds until 60 minutes have elapsed. The Red LED
indicates that the hold time has expired and any remaining coffee should be discarded.
All ashing LEDs will stop and the warmer will turn off completely after 60 minutes. A new brew cycle will
restart the Fresh-Trac timer.
FRESH-TRAC SYSTEM - OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
FRESH-TRAC TIMER
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ROUGH-IN DRAWING
INSTRUCTIONS
FRESH-TRAC TIMER
TRANSMITTER RANGE
The most effective signal range of the Fresh-
Trac transmitter is 230º. This is shown as a
top view in the illustration.
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST
ALPHA G3
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST
ALPHA G3
ITEM№ PART№ DESCRIPTION
1 WC-6812 WARMER,ASSYTOPALP3GT
2 WC-13164 HARNESSASSY,WARMERALPGTUPPERWARMER
3 WC-889-101 VALVE,DUMPLEFT120V12W
4 WC-37379 KIT,SPRAYHEADFITTING
5. WC-774-108* CONTROLMODULE,FRESHTRACMCDONALDSALP
6 WC-390178 LABEL,UCMOVERLAYALP3GTWITHQRCODECURTISLOGO
7 WC-1809* FAUCET,PS/HSPSERIESHOTWATER1/2-20UNF
8 WC-5853-102 COVER,TOPHEATINGTANK
9 WC-43062* GASKET,TANKLID
10 WC-4320 O’RING,1/2”I.D.
11 WC-5502-01* KIT,PROBE,ASSYWATERLEVELW/HEXFITTING,O-RING&NUT
12 WC-4394 GUARD,SHOCKHEATINGELEMENT
13 WC-43055 GUARD,SHOCKRESETTHERMOSTAT
14 WC-1438-101* SENSOR,TEMPERATURETANK
15 WC-522* THERMOSTAT,HILIMITHEATERDPST277V-40A
16 WC-6267* TANK,COMPLETEALP-DS/G3220V
17 WC-2401 ELBOW,3/8NPTx1/4FLAREPLATED
18 WC-826L* VALVE,INLET1.15GPM120VAC10W
19 WC-8556* HEATSINKandTRIACASSY40A600V
20 WC-103* SWITCH,TOGGLEDPST25A125/250VACRESISTIVE
21 WC-13315-103 HARNESSCOMPLETEALPHAGTN-18
22 WC-5985 COVER,BACKCENTERWRAPD60GT/ALPTALL
23 WC-10002D TRANSMITTERASSY,D-STYLE(UNITSBUILTAFTER8/2012)
24 WC-29025 SPRAYHEAD,ASSYAFS-PURPLE
25 WC-972-102* WARMER,ASSYCOMPLETE100W120VW/TBNGSEALANT
26 WC-58056 COVER,BOTTOMALP3GT
27 WC-3518 LEG,3/8”-16X1/2”LGLIDE
28 WC-10011* RECEIVERASSEMBLY3LEDsFRESH-TRACMCDONALDSDECANTER
29 70517430303* DECANTER,GLASSCURTISFRESH-TRACREGBLACK
29A 70517430103* DECANTER,GLASSCURTISFRESH-TRACDECAFORANGE
30 WC-3503 LEG,3/8”-16STUDSCREWBUMPER
31 WC-3316* BREWCONEASSY,w/HANDLE7.1”DIA.
32 CR-10* FILTER,PAPERCOFFEE#5061000/PKG
33 WC-5310* TUBE,5/16IDX1/8WSILICONE
34 WC-922-04* KIT,ELEMENTHEATING3.5KW220VW/JAMNUTS&SILICONEWASHERS
*SUGGESTEDPARTSTOSTOCK
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ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC
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CLEANING
1. Brewer (Exterior) Cleaning Instructions: Use KAY QSR Glass & Multi-Surface Cleaner solution
and a clean, sanitizer-soaked towel to remove soils from the exterior of coffee brewers.
2. Glass Coffee Pot Cleaning Instructions:
a. Remove lid from the decanter.
b. Place one Kay Beverage Equipment Cleaner tablet into the decanter and ll with hot water.
c. Allow to soak for 10 minutes. For heavy soil, use two Kay Beverage Equipment Cleaner
tablets.
d. Scrub the decanter and the lip at the neck of the decanter thoroughly with the curved coffee
pot brush.
e. Use the exible brush to scrub the lid and areas around and inside each inlet/outlet.
f. Discard the solution; then, rinse and sanitize the decanter at the 3-compartment sink.
g. Allow to air dry
3. Brew Basket Cleaning Instructions:
a. Turn coffee machine OFF.
b. Remove coffee pots and take to 3-compartment sink.
c. Remove brew basket and spray head tting.
d. Insert the short end of the deliming tool into each of the ve holes
in the spray head.
e. Ensure each hole is open and free of mineral deposits.
f. Insert the long end into the spray head tting.
g. Rotate to remove mineral deposits.
h. Insert deliming tool into hot water dispenser nozzle to remove any mineral deposits.
i. Take brew basket and spray head to 3-compartment sink. Wash, rinse, and sanitize for a
minimum of one minute; then, allow to air dry.
j. Spray a clean, sanitizer-soaked towel with Glass & Multi-Surface Cleaner Solution and use
to wipe the exterior of the coffee machine clean.
k. Then, wipe with a clean, sanitizer-soaked towel from the clean towel bucket.
l. For tough stains, dissolve one tablet of Beverage Equipment Cleaner in 1 gallon of hot 110-
120°F (43-49°C) water in a clean bucket.
m. Submerse brew baskets and parts in BEC solution and allow to soak for 10 minutes.
n. Remove items, rinse and sanitize for a minimum of one minute at the 3-compartment sink.
o. Allow to air dry.
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Product Warranty Information
The Wilbur Curtis Company certies 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.
2 Years, Labor, from Original Date of Purchase on all electrical components, ttings 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 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 Company, Inc., assumes no responsibility 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 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 accord-
ing 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 equip-
ment 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.
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