Owner's manual

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WARNING HOT LIQUID,
Scalding may occur.
Avoid splashing.
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MODEL
• WB-14-11
ISO 9001 REGISTERED
C
CAUTION: Please use
this setup procedure
before attempting to use
this brewer. Failure to follow the
instructions can result in injury or the
voiding of the warranty.
Service Manual – Water Boiler 14 Gallon Gas
The Curtis Water Boiler is Factory Pre-Set and Ready to Go… Right from the Carton.
Factory Settings:
• Brew Temperature = 200°F • Volume = 14 Gallons
System Requirements
• Water Source: 20 – 100PSI (Min Flow Rate of 1 GPM) • Electrical: 120VAC, 3 Amps
Equipment to be installed to comply with applicable federal, state, or local plumbing/electrical codes having jurisdiction.
SETUP STEPS
1. Placeunitatcounterheight.onarm,levelbase,insuchawaythatitcanbeconnectedtowaterand
power supply. The urn must be away from wall no less than 6” and must have plenty of cross ventilation.
2. Install the water faucet.
3. Connectwaterlinetoinletttingonvalve.Itisrecommendedthatsometypeofwatermineralreducing
lterbeusedinthewaterlinebeforeenteringtheunit.Waterpressureenteringbrewerisrequiredto
be stable and must provide minimum of 1 gallon per minute. Use water regulator for constant pressure.
Required water pressures, 20 to 100 psi. The water supply connection: All that is needed is 1/4” copper
tubingwitha1/4”arenutandsomesortofwaterlterinthelinebeforewaterenterstheunit.
4. Once the water connection is complete, open the water line, then plug in the power cord into an 115V
outlet. Water must be above the base of the gauge glass before turning on the heat.
This appliance is designed for commercial use. Any servicing other than cleaning and maintenance should be
performed by an authorized Wilbur Curtis service center.
 •Toreducetheriskofreorelectricshock,doNOTopensideorbottompanel.Nouserserviceable 
parts inside.
Repair should be performed only by authorized service personnel.
• Keep hands and other items away from hot parts of unit during operation.
 •Nevercleanwithscouringpowders,bleachorharshimplements.
Important Safeguards/Conventions
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 ma-
chine 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.
Wilbur Curtis Company, inC.
WARNING: DO NOT
place this urn closer than
six [6] inches from wall.
Urn must have adequate
cross-ventilation.
CAUTION: DO NOT
connect this urn to hot
water. The inlet valve is
not rated for hot water.
Conventions
WARNINGS – To help avoid personal injury
Important Notes & Cautions
Sanitation Requirements
GAS CONNECTION
Waterboiler units are supplied with a 3/8” pressure connector at the end of the gas valve. This valve is con-
nectedtothethermostat.Use3/8”O.D.stainlesssteelextubingtomaketheconnectionfromtheurnto
the gas valve in your facility. When the connections are complete, turn the gas on. Check the line for leaks.
MAIN BURNER ADJUSTMENT (GAS INPUT)
Toadjustthemainburnerame,turnthescrewunderthegascockhandleineitherdirectiontoregulatethe
owofgastothemainburner.