Broan 15XESS Service Manual

99044491A January 2009Service ManualTrash CompactorModels 15XEWH • 15XEBL • 15XESS • 15XESSA • 15XEWT • 15XETTBroan-NuTone LLC • 926 West State Stree

10Section B – CabinetDoor AssemblyREMOVE AND RE-INSTALL — ALL DOORS EXCEPT WOOD AND TILEThe heavy-duty door could become dented, scratched or b

11Section B – CabinetFor tile door:The tile door comes preassembled with cement 5. backer board. Tile and grout the door pan using tradi

12Section 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

13Section B – CabinetBUSHINGSCREWSDOORLOWER HINGE BRACKETRemove the plastic bushing from the hinge bracket, 5. turn the bracket over, and install the

14Section B – CabinetREMOVE AND RE-INSTALL — WOOD AND TILE DOORSUse the following instructions for trash compactors with tile or wood door kits.

15Section B – CabinetRemove door assembly (see Door Assembly, Remove 1. and Re-install).Remove control panel (see 2. Electrical Components, Contr

16Section C – Power Unit MechanismLegendA. Drive BeltB. Main MotorC. Complete Power Unit MechanismD. Ram Screw AssemblyBDCA

17Section C – Power Unit MechanismDrive Belt REMOVE AND RE-INSTALLThe drive belt transfers power from the motor to the ram screws. If it requires repl

18Section C – Power Unit MechanismMain MotorREMOVE AND REPLACEFollow these instructions if it becomes necessary to replace the main motor.DRIVE

19Section C – Power Unit MechanismComplete Power Unit MechanismREMOVE AND RE-INSTALLThe complete power unit mechanism consists of the ram screw assemb

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 MechanismRam Screw AssemblyREMOVE AND REPLACEThe ram screw assemblies transfer power to the ram and plate. Heavy usage can

21Section C – Power Unit MechanismFASTENERSRemove two hex head screws, shims, brackets 6. and nuts (fasteners) from the top of the ram s

22Section C – Power Unit MechanismNUTBRACKETSTOP PINSCREWBEARING HOUSINGLOWER RAM SCREW HOUSINGBEARINGRAM SCREWTHRUST WASHERSTABILIZER PLATETHRUST WAS

23Section D – Electrical ComponentsLegendA. Cabinet CoverB. Control Panel AssemblyC. Display Module AssemblyD. Power Supply BoardE. Control Board

24Section D – Electrical ComponentsStart SwitchREMOVE AND REPLACEThe start switch is located inside of the cabinet, behind the push button assembly.Re

25Section D – Electrical ComponentsSCREWSRemove control panel assembly (see Control Panel 4. Assembly, Remove and Re-install).SCREWS NOTCHNOTCHTo

26Section D – Electrical ComponentsSCREWSRemove fi ve Phillips head screws each from the 8. lower right and left sides of the cabinet cover.STAB

27Section D – Electrical ComponentsControl Panel AssemblyREMOVE AND RE-INSTALLThe control panel assembly houses the display panel, the safety interloc

28Section D – Electrical ComponentsDisplay Module AssemblyREMOVE AND RE-INSTALLThe display module assembly contains switches and LEDs that allow the

29Section D – Electrical ComponentsCONTROL BOARD HARNESSINTERLOCK SWITCH WIREKEY SWITCH WIRESLifting the cover and noting their locations, fi rm

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

30Section D – Electrical ComponentsKey SwitchREMOVE AND REPLACEPart mechanical, part electrical, the key switch gives the operator three options: ON,

31Section D – Electrical ComponentsUpper Limit Switch AssemblyREMOVE AND REPLACEThis switch sets the upper travel limit for the ram mechanism

32Section D – Electrical ComponentsMotor Centrifugal Switch AssemblyREMOVE AND REPLACEThis switch reverses the motor when peak load is reached

33Section D – Electrical ComponentsSCREWS SHIELDLocate the capacitor underneath the main motor. 2. Remove three Phillips head screws and the shi

34Section D – Electrical ComponentsOdor Disk Gear Motor REMOVE AND REPLACEIt is rare that this motor wears out because it operates just once a month

35Section D – Electrical ComponentsPower CableREMOVE AND REPLACEIf the power cable becomes worn or frayed, replace it.GROMMETGROUND SCREWRemove the

36Section E – TroubleshootingTroubleshooting TableProblem Possible Cause CorrectionNo power to compactor. Power cord not securely 1. plugged in.Secure

37Section E – TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Table (Continued)Problem Possible Cause CorrectionNoticeable odor coming from trash compactor.Active sect

38Section E – TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Table (Continued)Problem Possible Cause CorrectionCompactor stops during operation. Uneven load may cause

39Section F – Specifi cationsSpecifi cations TableBROAN 15-INCH WIDE, AUTOMATIC TRASH COMPACTOR MODELS: 15XEWH, 15XEBL, 15XESS, 15XESSA, 15XEWT, 15XETTV

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

40Section G – Diagrams and Parts ListsWiring Schematic99526828BDC 24V MOTORMOTORPROTECTORSWITCHMOTOR CENTRIFUGAL200MFD125VACSTART UPRUNLOWERLIMITSWITC

41Section G – Diagrams and Parts ListsDrawing and Parts List – DoorsItem Part No. Description 1 S99526834 Door Assembly-Flat White 2 S99526835 Door

42Section G – Diagrams and Parts ListsDrawing and Parts List – CabinetItem Part No. Description21 S99526854 Door Gasket Assembly22 S99526855 Control P

43Section G – Diagrams and Parts ListsDrawing and Parts List – MechanismItem Part No. Description49 S99526882 Compaction Plate-SS55 S99526888 Drive Be

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