Broan Elite 15SSEXF Service Manual

99044662A November 2010Service ManualTrash CompactorModels 15SSEXF • 15BLEXFBroan-NuTone LLC • 926 West State Street • Hartford, WI 53027 • 1-800-637

10Section B – CabinetDoor AssemblyREMOVE AND RE-INSTALL The heavy-duty door could become dented, scratched or bent and require replacement.

11Section B – CabinetUPPER HINGE PINTRIM PIECEUse a screwdriver to remove the upper hinge pin from 4. the trim piece and re-install the pin on the opp

12Section B – CabinetGasket AssemblyREMOVE AND RE-INSTALLThe gasket is made of a exible vinyl material with imbedded magnets. Over time it m

13Section B – CabinetTop Trim Cover AssemblyREMOVE AND RE-INSTALLRemove the door (see Door Assembly, Remove and 1. Re-install).SCREWSRemove the four P

14Section C – Power Unit MechanismBDCALegendA. Drive BeltB. Main MotorC. Complete Power Unit MechanismD. Ram Screw Assembly

15Section C – Power Unit MechanismDrive Belt REMOVE AND RE-INSTALLThe drive belt transfers power from the motor to the ram screws. If it requires repl

16Section C – Power Unit MechanismMain MotorREMOVE AND REPLACEFollow these instructions if it becomes necessary to replace the main motor.DRIVE

17Section C – Power Unit MechanismComplete Power Unit MechanismREMOVE AND RE-INSTALLThe complete power unit mechanism consists of the ram screw assemb

18Section C – Power Unit MechanismRam Screw AssemblyREMOVE AND REPLACEThe ram screw assemblies transfer power to the ram and plate. Heavy usage can

19Section C – Power Unit MechanismFASTENERSRemove two hex head screws, shims, brackets 6. and nuts (fasteners) from the top of the ram

2Safe Servicing PracticesSafe Servicing PracticesTo avoid personal injury and/or property damage, it is important that Safe Servicing Practices be obs

20Section C – Power Unit MechanismNUTBRACKETSTOP PINSCREWBEARING HOUSINGLOWER RAM SCREW HOUSINGBEARINGRAM SCREWTHRUST WASHERSTABILIZER PLATETHRUST WAS

21Section D – Electrical ComponentsLegendA. Cabinet CoverB. Control Panel AssemblyC. Display Module AssemblyD. Cabinet Safety Interlock SwitchE.

22Section D – Electrical ComponentsStart SwitchREMOVE AND REPLACEThe start switch is located inside of the cabinet, behind the push button assembly.Re

23Section D – Electrical ComponentsRemove control panel assembly (see Control Panel 4. Assembly, Remove and Re-install).SCREWS NOTCHNOTCHTo remove

24Section D – Electrical ComponentsSCREWSRemove ve Phillips head screws each from the 8. lower right and left sides of the cabinet cover.STABI

25Section D – Electrical ComponentsControl Panel AssemblyREMOVE AND RE-INSTALLThe control panel assembly houses the display panel, the safety i

26Section D – Electrical ComponentsDisplay Module AssemblyREMOVE AND RE-INSTALLThe display module assembly contains switches that allow the operator t

27Section D – Electrical ComponentsInterlock Switch AssemblyREMOVE AND RE-INSTALLThe interlock switch assembly is a safety feature. The switch

28Section D – Electrical ComponentsLower Limit SwitchREMOVE AND REPLACEThis switch sets the lower travel limit for the ram mechanism.Remove t

29Section D – Electrical ComponentsMotor CapacitorTEST, REMOVE AND REPLACECAPACITORSHIELDPOWER UNITMAIN MOTORSCREWSThe capacitor provides power requir

3Table of ContentsTable of contentsSafe Servicing Practices ... 2Grounding Instructions ...

30Section D – Electrical ComponentsRemove two Phillips head screws and wire leads 3. from the capacitor.Discharge the capacitor (see Warning ab

31Section E – TroubleshootingTroubleshooting TableProblem Possible Cause CorrectionNo power to compactor. Power cord not securely 1. plugged in.Secure

32Section E – TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Table (Continued)Problem Possible Cause CorrectionNoticeable odor coming from trash compactor.Active sect

33Section E – TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Table (Continued)Problem Possible Cause CorrectionCompaction cycle repeats without pressing START.Defecti

34Section F – SpecicationsSpecications TableBROAN 15-INCH WIDE, AUTOMATIC TRASH COMPACTOR MODELS: 15SSEXG, 15BLEXG, 15SSEXF, 15BLEXFVolts Hz Amps C

35Section G – Diagrams and Parts ListsDrawing and Parts List – Cabinet133, 46, 71, 289101112161924, 25232221205181715 RH & LH14Item Part No. Descr

36Section G – Diagrams and Parts ListsDrawing and Parts List – Mechanism2728293233343536303137Item Part No. Description27 S99526888 Drive Belt28 S9952

4FeaturesHow the compactor worksThe compactor compresses household trash up to 1/6 of its original volume. It will compact normal household trash incl

5Section A – InstallationYour compactor has been designed to require minimum space without loss of capacity whether free-standing or built-in. Free-St

6Section A – InstallationCORD CLAMPThe compactor is equipped with a 6-ft. long power cord. Use the cord clamp to prevent excess power cord from being

7Section B – CabinetCabinetThe compactor’s main cabinet supports and encloses a number of sub-assemblies. These include the trash bucket,

8Section B – CabinetTrash BucketREMOVETo remove the bucket completely from the cabinet for repairs or cleaning, follow these instructions. 2.3

9Section B – CabinetSlide Rails (Cabinet)REMOVE AND RE-INSTALLThe compactor’s slide rails may become bent from mis-use or the ball bearings may become