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Service Manual – GEM-120A Satellite Brewer
Wilbur Curtis Company, inC.
ISO 9001:2008 REGISTERED
WILBUR CURTIS CO., INC.
6913 West Acco Street
Montebello, CA 90640-5403
For the latest information go to
www.wilburcurtis.com
Tel: 800-421-6150
Fax: 323-837-2410
3. Connect the unit to electrical outlet with appropriate amperage rating (see serial tag on machine).
4. Once power has been supplied to the unit, ip the toggle switch to the ‘ON’ position (located on the rear of the unit),
the water tank will begin to ll. When the water level in the tank reaches the probe, the heating element(s) will turn on.
5. Water in the heating tank will require approximately a half hour before reaching operating temperature (factory setting of
200°F). Where applicable, turn on the Universal Control Module (UCM). When the unit reaches operating temperature,
it will display “READY TO BREW”.
NSF International requires the following water connection:
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,stateand
local codes.
3.Waterpipeconnectionsandxturesdirectlyconnectedtoaportablewatersupplyshallbesized,installed
andmaintainedinaccordancewithfederal,state,andlocalcodes.
Symbols:
WARNINGS – To help avoid personal injury
Important Notes/Cautions – from the factory
Sanitation Requirements
This equipment is designed for commercial use. Any servicing other than cleaning and routine maintenance should be
performed by an authorized Wilbur Curtis Company 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.
INSTALLATION
This Curtis unit is pre-set and ready to go from the factory.
Factory settings for this unit are:
• Brew Temperature = 200°F
• Brew Volume = Set to vessel requirements (1 Gallon).
System Requirements:
• Water Supply 20 – 90 PSI (minimum ow rate of 1 gpm)
• Electrical: See electrical schematic.
Important Safeguards/Symbols
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Technical Support: 1-800-995-0417 M-F 5:30am-4:00pm PT
Email: techsupport@wilburcurtis.com
NOTE:Awaterltrationsystemmustbeusedtohelpmaintaintrouble-freeoperation.Inareaswithextremelyhard
water,wehighlyrecommendtheuseofaCurtisapprovedwaterlter.Forourfulllineoflters,pleaselogonto
www.wilburcurtis.com.Awaterltrationsystemwillgreatlyprolongthelifeoftheunitandenhancethequalityand
taste of the product.
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 ow to the machine should be
consistent. Use tubing sized sufciently to provide a minimum ow rate of one gallon per minute.
Model:
●GEM-120A
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.
CAUTION:
Equipmentmustbe
installed to comply
with applicable federal, state,
and local plumbing/electrical
codes.