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“BE SERIES” BE-15/15C SERVICE MANUAL
Version 1.3
Introduction
This service manual and troubleshooting guide for the BE-15/15C takes the technician through an orderly
routine to determine the trouble areas and/or the cause of a problem. In many cases, damaged or defective
parts are the result of failures from other components. This guide’s goal is to get to the root of a problem.
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions
2
Getting Started
3
Sequence of Operation
3
Model Determination
4
Part Descriptions and Terminology
4
History of Design Changes
5
Maintenance Schedule
6
Minimum Requirements
6
Intermittent Use and Storage
7
Troubleshooting Chart
9
Service Procedures
10
Troubleshooting Tests and Repairs
10
Level Control Board Replacement
30
Divert Valve Repair or Replacement
31
Heater Band Replacement
34
Vacuum/circulation Pump Servicing
37
Location Diagrams and Parts Lists
40
Electrical Schematics
47