Electrolux EI15TC65HS Technical & Service Manual
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- Page 1 Technical Service Manual Trash Compactor Publication #5995530945 December 2008...
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Page 2: Safe Servicing Practices
This service manual is intended for use by persons having electrical and mechanical training and a ® level of knowledge of these subjects considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade. Electrolux Home Products cannot be responsible, or assume any liability, for injury or damage of any kind arising from the use of this manual. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Remove and Re-install ............Wiring Schematic for Model EI15TC65HS ........Kick Plate ..................Drawing and Parts List for Model EI15TC65HS ......Wiring Schematic for Models E15TC75HPS & HSS ....Section C – Power Unit Mechanism .......... Drawing and Parts List for Models E15TC75HPS & HSS .... -
Page 4: Features
Features ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (SECTION D) POWER UNIT MECHANISM (SECTION C) CABINET (SECTION B) How the compactor works The compactor compresses household trash up to 1/6 of its original volume. It will compact normal household trash including milk cartons, glass and plastic bottles, containers and jars, tin cans, wrappings, boxes, food wastes, etc. When you start the compactor, an electrically powered ram moves down into the trash bucket, compresses the trash and then returns to the “UP”... -
Page 5: Section A - Installation
Section A – Installation Your compactor has been designed to require minimum Built-in Installation space without loss of capacity whether free-standing or built-in. MOUNTING STRAPS Free-Standing TOP OF COMPACTOR As shipped, the compactor is only confi gured for built-in installations. This appliance can be converted from built- in to free-standing with the use of Toe Kick Accessory Kit Model ETC15TKH (sold separately). -
Page 6: Cord Clamp
Section A – Installation CORD CLAMP Leveling the Compactor The compactor is equipped with a 6-ft. long power cord. Your compactor has four adjustable levelers; (2) rollers in Use the cord clamp to prevent excess power cord from the rear and (2) legs in the front. They allow you to adjust being pinched beneath the cabinet during installation or for uneven fl... -
Page 7: Section B - Cabinet
Section B – Cabinet E, F C, D Cabinet Legend The compactor’s main cabinet supports and encloses Trash Bucket a number of sub-assemblies. These include the trash Bucket Handle bucket, the door, the motor, the ram, and the electrical C, D. Slide Rails controls and components. -
Page 8: Trash Bucket
Section B – Cabinet Trash Bucket Bucket Handle REMOVE REMOVE AND REPLACE To remove the bucket completely from the cabinet for The plastic bucket handle may receive a lot of “wear and repairs or cleaning, follow these instructions. tear” simply because the operator uses it every time he or she places trash into the compactor, or removes or replaces the bag. -
Page 9: Slide Rails (Cabinet)
Section B – Cabinet Slide Rails (Cabinet) Slide Rails (Bucket) REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL The compactor’s slide rails may become bent from mis- use or the ball bearings may become worn. RAIL SCREW BUCKET SPRING CLIPS SCREW RAIL SCREWS Remove four Phillips head screws that secure the left slide rail to the bucket. -
Page 10: Door Assembly
Section B – Cabinet Door Assembly SCREWS REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL Made from brushed stainless steel and insulated to help deaden sound, the heavy-duty door could become dented, scratched or bent. Removing the door is also essential for servicing the compactor’s inner mechanical and electrical components. -
Page 11: Reverse Door Position
Section B – Cabinet REVERSE DOOR POSITION Remove the hex socket head screws that secure the lower hinge to the cabinet. Remove the door- assist mechanism from the hinge, noting how the mechanism is put together (two components comprise the door-assist mechanism: an upper and a lower half). -
Page 12: Door Handle
Section B – Cabinet Door Handle Safety Interlock Actuator REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL Should the matching, brushed-metal door handle become This safety device prevents the compactor from operating bent or broken, replace it with a new one. except when the door is closed. NOTE: If the interlock actuator should break off, the compactor will not function;... -
Page 13: Gasket Assembly
Section B – Cabinet Gasket Assembly Remove door assembly (see Door Assembly, Remove and Re-install). Remove control panel (see Electrical Components, REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL Control Panel Assembly). The gasket is made of a fl exible vinyl material with imbedded magnets. Over time it may become brittle or cracked, and lose its fl... -
Page 14: Trim Cover Assembly
Section B – Cabinet Trim Cover Assembly Kick Plate REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL SCREWS TABS The kick plate on the front of the compactor is secured to TRIM COVER GASKET the unit with two Phillips head screws (see above). If the plate becomes scratched or dented, replace it. -
Page 15: Section C - Power Unit Mechanism
Section C – Power Unit Mechanism Legend A. Drive Belt B. Main Motor C. Complete Power Unit Mechanism D. Ram Screw Assembly... -
Page 16: Drive Belt
Section C – Power Unit Mechanism Drive Belt DRIVE WHEELS REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL The drive belt transfers power from the motor to the ram screws. If it requires replacement, follow these steps. 4 COVER BELT SCREWS COVER CAP SCREWS BELT Use a 5 mm hex wrench to loosen the three hex head cap screws. -
Page 17: Main Motor
Section C – Power Unit Mechanism Main Motor REMOVE AND REPLACE Follow these instructions if it becomes necessary to replace the main motor. DRIVE WHEEL IDLER WHEEL MOTOR 3 HEAD CAP SCREWS, IDLER LOCK WASHERS AND WHEEL FLAT WASHERS NOTE: For illustration purposes, the view is shown with the drive wheels removed. -
Page 18: Complete Power Unit Mechanism
Section C – Power Unit Mechanism Complete Power Unit Drive Wheels Mechanism REMOVE AND REPLACE REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL SPRING WASHER The complete power unit mechanism consists of the ram screw assemblies, the motor and the drive belt. Rather BEARING than replace individual components, it may be easiest to replace the whole mechanism. -
Page 19: Ram Screw Assembly
Section C – Power Unit Mechanism Ram Screw Assembly REMOVE AND REPLACE The ram screw assemblies transfer power to the ram and plate. Heavy usage can damage the threaded rod. If it becomes necessary to replace one or both of the ram screw assemblies, follow the instructions below. - Page 20 Section C – Power Unit Mechanism FASTENERS SLOT FASTENERS Turn the ram until the top pin indexes 90° from the pin slot; remove two hex screws, lock washers and fl at washers (fasteners). Remove two hex head screws, shims, brackets and nuts (fasteners) from the top of the ram screw Turn the ram as required to align the ram pin with the assembly.
- Page 21 Section C – Power Unit Mechanism THRUST WASHER BEARING BEARING HOUSING THRUST BEARING BEARING WASHER HOUSING Remove the pin, thrust washer, bearing, and upper bearing housing from the ram. SCREW Lower the ram screw assembly through the center stabilizer plate. STABILIZER PLATE SCREW...
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Page 22: Section D - Electrical Components
Section D – Electrical Components C, D, E J, K Legend A. Cabinet Cover B. Control Panel Assembly C. Display Module Assembly D. Power Supply Board E. Control Board F. Cabinet Safety Interlock Switch G. Key Switch Assembly H. Upper Limit Switch Assembly Lower Limit Switch J. -
Page 23: Access To Components
Section D – Electrical Components Access to Components In order to access the electrical components, it is fi rst necessary to remove the cabinet cover. REMOVE CABINET COVER Remove the bucket from the compactor (see Cabinet, Trash Bucket). Remove the door assembly, the (2) bottom door gasket retainers (see Cabinet, Door Assembly). - Page 24 Section D – Electrical Components SCREWS Remove fi ve Phillips head screws each from the lower right and left sides of the cabinet cover. SCREWS Remove six Phillips head screws each that secure the front and rear of the stabilizer plates to the cabinet cover (rear view shown).
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Page 25: Re-Install Cabinet Cover
Section D – Electrical Components RE-INSTALL CABINET COVER Control Panel Assembly PINS REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL The control panel assembly houses the display panel, the safety interlock switch, the battery backup compartment, the bag storage, and the odor control disk tray. SCREWS 1. -
Page 26: Display Module Assembly
Section D – Electrical Components Display Module Assembly REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL The display module assembly contains switches and LEDs that allow the operator to turn the compactor ON and OFF, and to place it in LOCK mode; to select HOLD or NORMAL mode;... -
Page 27: Power Supply Board
Section D – Electrical Components Power Supply Board INTERLOCK SWITCH WIRE REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL The power supply board directs electrical power to all areas of the compactor, including the control board, the main motor and the odor control motor (on ICON models). -
Page 28: Control Board
Section D – Electrical Components Control Board Key Switch REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL REMOVE AND REPLACE The control board is used to electronically connect the Part mechanical, part electrical, the key switch gives the compactor’s electronic components. operator three options: ON, OFF and LOCK. CONTROL CONTROL INTERLOCK... -
Page 29: Interlock Switch Assembly
Section D – Electrical Components Interlock Switch Assembly Upper Limit Switch Assembly REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL REMOVE AND REPLACE The interlock switch assembly is a safety feature. The This switch sets the upper travel limit for the ram switch prevents the compactor from operating unless the mechanism. -
Page 30: Lower Limit Switch
Section D – Electrical Components Lower Limit Switch Motor Centrifugal Switch Assembly REMOVE AND REPLACE REMOVE AND REPLACE This switch sets the lower travel limit for the ram mechanism. This switch reverses the motor when peak load is Remove the back panel from the cabinet cover (see reached. -
Page 31: Motor Capacitor
Section D – Electrical Components Motor Capacitor TEST, REMOVE AND REPLACE POWER UNIT MAIN MOTOR SCREWS SHIELD Locate the capacitor underneath the main motor. Remove three Phillips head screws and the shield. CAPACITOR SHIELD SCREWS The capacitor provides power required to start the main motor and improves overall effi... -
Page 32: Odor Disk Gear Motor (Icon Models Only)
Section D – Electrical Components Remove two Phillips head screws and wire leads Odor Disk Gear Motor from the capacitor. (ICON Models Only) Discharge the capacitor (see Warning above). Use an ohmmeter or multi-meter set on the “Ohms REMOVE AND REPLACE times 1000”... -
Page 33: Power Cable
Section D – Electrical Components Power Cable REMOVE AND REPLACE If the power cable becomes worn or frayed, replace it. SCREWS Remove two Phillips head screws (in above illustration, shown in place from the top) from the bottom of the right stabilizer plate and remove the odor disk gear motor. -
Page 34: Section E - Troubleshooting
Compact mode is set to HOLD return ram to up position. or DELAY START is active. Trash bags pull down into trash Using trash bags designed Use Electrolux replacement bucket. for another manufacturer’s trash bags. compactor. Improper installation of trash Install trash bag correctly. - Page 35 Section E – Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table (Continued) Problem Possible Cause Correction Noticeable odor coming from trash Active section of deodorant disk Advance deodorant disk to next compactor. has expired. section. Entire deodorant disk has Replace deodorant disk. expired. Odor causing trash is trapped Clean or remove odor causing outside of the trash bucket.
- Page 36 Section E – Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table (Continued) Problem Possible Cause Correction Compactor stops during operation. Uneven load may cause trash Gently push the door closed bucket to shift forward opening until the door actuator engages the door. the interlock switch. This will activate the ram until it returns to the up position.
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Page 37: Section F - Specifi Cations
Section F – Specifi cations Specifi cations Table ELECTROLUX 15-INCH WIDE, AUTOMATIC TRASH COMPACTOR MODELS: EI15TC65HS, E15TC75HPS, E15TC75HSS Volts Amps Capacity Compactor Weight Dimensions 34-3/8" H (min.) 1.55 ft. 3000 lbs. 165 lbs. 14-7/8" W 30 lbs. 6 to 1 (packaged) 21-1/2"... -
Page 38: Section G - Diagrams And Parts Lists
Section G – Diagrams and Parts Lists Wiring Schematic for Model EI15TC65HS RAM UP SENSOR DOOR SENSOR SWITCH SWITCH RAM LOCK SWITCH DC 9V BATTERY BACK-UP USER INTERFACE MAIN MOTOR BLACK MOTOR CENTRIFUGAL BLACK BLUE SWITCH MOTOR BLACK/WHITE UPPER PROTECTOR... -
Page 39: Drawing And Parts List For Model Ei15Tc65Hs
Section G – Diagrams and Parts Lists Drawing and Parts List for Model EI15TC65HS 35 26 39 RH & LH Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description S99526842 SRV-Door Assy-Electrolux S99526880 SRV-Cabinet Back Panel- Electrolux S99526845 SRV-Door Hardware-Electrolux S99526881 SRV-Power Cord... -
Page 40: Wiring Schematic For Models E15Tc75Hps & Hss
Section G – Diagrams and Parts Lists Wiring Schematic for Models E15TC75HPS & HSS RAM UP SENSOR DOOR SENSOR SWITCH SWITCH ODOR DISK SENSOR SWITCH BLACK RAM LOCK SWITCH DC 9V BATTERY BACK-UP USER INTERFACE MAIN MOTOR BLACK MOTOR CENTRIFUGAL BLUE BLACK SWITCH... -
Page 41: Drawing And Parts List For Models E15Tc75Hps & Hss
Drawing and Parts List for Models E15TC75HPS & HSS 35 25 39 RH & LH Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description S99526840 SRV-Door Assy-Electrolux ICON S99526879 SRV-Cabinet Back Panel- Designer Electrolux ICON S99526841 SRV-Door Assy-Electrolux-ICON S99526881 SRV-Power Cord Professional S99526882 SRV-Compaction Plate-SS S99526845 SRV-Door Hardware-Electrolux... - Page 42 Notes...
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