Grindmaster PBIC-430V2E230 User Manual

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Shuttle Brewers & Airpot/Shuttle Brewers
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Troubleshooting (cont.)
Brewing Problems
Problem
Possible Causes
Service Check
Remedy
Brew volume too
large or too small
• Sprayhead clogged.
• Brew valves clogged 
with lime deposits.
• Water supply pressure 
or flow rate not 
adequate.
• Visually check for 
clogging of holes 
in brewhead.
• Visually inspect 
brew valve at 
hose connections.
• Check to see that fill
valve cycles on and 
off frequently during 
brew cycle when all 
brew heads are used
simultaneously. Check 
to ensure that water 
supply line is 3/8” and
pressure is between 
30 and 80 psi (207 and
552 KPA).
• Clean all holes.
• Clean lime from valve. Seat, 
cup or entire valve may need
replacement.
• Supply water at adequate 
pressure and flow rate.
Brew volume 
erratic
• Water supply pressure
fluctuates.
• Check water pressure
with and without other
appliances operating.
• Plumb water supply so that
water pressure is not 
significantly affected by 
other appliances.
Brew cycle will
not start
• Optional momentary
switch to indicate 
container in place not 
engaged or faulty.
• Brew circuit connections
not secure.
• Brew valve faulty.
• Touchpad faulty.
• Check to see that 
container fully engages
switch. Check for 
continuity across switch
when switch is engaged.
• Check to see that 
connector (6-pin) 
is securely connected to
control board. Check to
see that all connections
from controller through
brew valve are secure.
• Check to see if there is
24 Vac across brew valve
terminals.
• Check to see that 
touchpad connections 
to control board are
secure.
• If fully engaged switch does 
not complete circuit across 
terminals of switch, replace
switch.
• Secure connections.
• If there is 24 Vac across 
terminals and brew valve is 
not open, replace valve.
• If connections are secure, 
other functions appear normal
and touchpad will not initiate a
brew cycle, replace touchpad.
Note: Small variations from batch to batch are normal.