PN PXT-031
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
  • This installation requires approximately one hour to complete.
  • Disconnect all power to the BG PXT® to perform this installation!
  • All components included in this set must be installed!
  • Check package to ensure all of the following components are present and intact.
    • One (1) F1/F2 plastic funnel label with switch and volt meter installed
    • One (1) touchscreen
    • One (1) electronics assembly: mounting plate with PLC and drive board securely fastened
    • One (1) 2 inch piece of red heat shrink
    • One (1) H1/H2 plastic label
    • One (1) return shipping label
  • Tools needed to perform this upgrade:
    • Flashlight
    • 5/16″ socket
    • Long handled #2 Phillips head screwdriver
    • Short handled #2 Phillips head screwdriver
    • Small blade flat head screwdriver
    • Heat torch
    • PVC cement
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1.
Using a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to remove P1/P2 ball valve handle from the machine top.
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2.
Remove F1 funnel. It is not attached to anything and should slide out easily.
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3.
Use a 5/16″ (8 mm) socket to remove the two screws holding the plastic front faceplate to the machine. Remove the faceplate and set it aside.
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4.
Be sure that the F2 funnel is empty. Disconnect the tube. To remove the tube, push in on the circular tab while pulling on the tube. Remove the F2 funnel from the top of the machine.
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5.
Use a 5/16″ (8 mm) socket to remove the four screws holding the plastic top to the metal frame.
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6.

From the front of the machine, with a hand on either side of the top
skirting, lift gently upward approximately 2″ (50mm) until the left skirting clears the top of the hose hanger.

The hoses do not need to be disconnected.

CAUTION: Do not lift quickly or firmly as wires can be damaged easily.

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7.
Gently slide the top to the left approximately 6″ (150mm) until it easily rocks forward approximately 45 degrees where it can be safely left.
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8.

There is a cooling fan attached to the inside of the plastic top that has short wires leading to the drive board. Disconnect the fan from the drive board by pulling on the connector.

CAUTION: Do not pull on the wires!

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9.
If there are any wires coming from the existing F1/F2 funnel label to the drive board, disconnect them from the drive board by pulling on the connector. CAUTION: Do not pull on the wires!
10.
Use a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to remove the six screws holding the F1/F2 funnel label to the plastic top. Remove funnel label. Place the entire assembly (except the screws) into the box to be shipped back to BG.
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11.

Use a small blade flat head screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the power harness (yellow and black wires in green connector) from the back of the touchscreen and remove it by pulling on the connector.

CAUTION: Do not pull on the wires!

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12.

Use the same flat head screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the data harness (black, orange and white in gray housing) from the back of the touchscreen and remove it by pulling on the housing.

CAUTION: Do not pull on the wires!

NOTE: Screws do not fall out.

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13.

CAUTION: Keep a hand on the touchscreen to prevent it falling out of the top!

For easiest access, use a long handle #2 Phillips head screwdriver from the back of the machine. Loosen the two mounting bracket screws on the top of the touchscreen and remove the two mounting brackets.

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IMPORTANT! Keep track of the mounting brackets. There are no extras sent with this set.
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14.
From the front of the machine, use a short handle #2 Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the two mounting bracket screws on the bottom of the touchscreen and remove the two mounting brackets.
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Gently remove the touchscreen from the plastic top.
16.
Unpack the new touchscreen and place the original in the same packaging to prevent damage during shipment.
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17.

On the drive board, use a small flathead screwdriver to loosen the two screws holding the wire connector to the drive board. Remove the harness by pulling on the connector housing.

CAUTION: Do not pull on the wires!

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18.
Use the same small flathead screwdriver to gently pry each of the six gray connectors out of the black PLC to disconnect the wire harnesses from the PLC.
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19.

Disconnect the “NEW,” “+BATT–,” and “USED” connectors from the drive board by pulling on the connectors.

CAUTION: Do not pull on the wires!

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20.

Disconnect the brown solenoid wires from the drive board by pulling on the connectors.

CAUTION: Do not pull on the wires!

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21.
Use a 5/16″ (8 mm) socket to remove the three screws holding the electronics and power supply to metal frame.
22.
Move all wires clear of the electronics assembly to prevent tangling or damage to them while the assembly is removed.
23.
The electronics assembly should now be free. Take it to a workbench for the next step.
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24.

Disconnect the power inverter from the drive board by pulling on the connectors.

CAUTION: Do not pull on the wires!

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25.
Use a 5/16″ (8 mm) socket to remove the two screws holding the power inverter to the electronics plate.
26.
Set the power inverter and its mounting plate aside.
27.
Unpack the new electronics assembly and place the original assembly in the same packaging to prevent damage during shipment.
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28.
Position the mounting plate around the power inverter in the same manner as when removed.
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29.
Align the power inverter and mounting plate to the holes on the new electronics with the mounting plate flanges ON TOP OF the electronics plate. (The larger holes should be on top of the smaller holes for the screws to hold the assembly together)
30.
Use a 5/16″ (8 mm) socket to attach the power inverter to the electronics using the mounting plate and the two screws previously removed.
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31.

Connect the power inverter to the drive board at the connection marked “110.”

NOTE: Only one orientation is possible.

NOTE: Connector colors on drive board may be different.

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32.

Set the new assembly in the machine where the old was removed and use a 5/16″ (8 mm) socket to install the three screws removed from step 21. Reconnect the ground wire with a screw that does not have an insulating washer.

CAUTION: Make sure all wires are free and do not get pinched!

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33.
Connect the wire harness to the drive board.
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Use a small flat head screwdriver to start both screws in the housing into the drive board before tightening either. Tighten both screws in the connector.
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35.

Connect the six gray connectors to the PLC by pushing them into place. Ensure that they are fully seated before continuing.

NOTE: Each connector is keyed to fit a specific location.

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36.
Tuck wiring neatly to avoid pinching/cutting wires.
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37.
Connect the yellow/white wires to the connection marked “NEW.”
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Connect the power (two black wires) to the connection marked “+BATT–.”
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Connect the orange/blue wires to the connection marked “USED.”
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40.

Connect the brown solenoid wires to the connectors next to the “SOL” marking and run the wire as pictured to the left.

NOTE: Only one orientation is possible.

NOTE: To prevent damaging the wires, leave the fan disconnected until the last step.

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41.
Run the wires from the F1/F2 funnel label through the large access hole in the machine top that the label covers.
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42.

Connect the voltmeter wire harness (2 wires) to the drive board at the location labeled “VOLT.”

NOTE: Only one orientation is possible.

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43.

Connect the switch wire harness (4 wires) to the drive board at the location labeled “ON/OFF.”

NOTE: Only one orientation is possible.

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44.

Align the label on the machine top to the existing holes and use a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to replace the six screws.

NOTE: The bottom middle screw will be in a different location if the previous label did not have a switch. It can be pre-drilled with a #30 drill bit.

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45.
Orient the touchscreen with the power indicator on the left side and gently place the touchscreen in the machine opening. Keep a hand on it to prevent dropping.
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46.
Tilt the top back, and hook two mounting brackets in the rectangular slots on the bottom side of the touchscreen. Use a short #2 Phillips head screwdriver to tighten only enough so the brackets won’t fall out.
Do not tighten screws yet!
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47.
Keep a hand on the touchscreen to prevent it from falling out and tilt the top forward. From the back of the machine, install two brackets in the rectangular slots on the top side of the touchscreen. Use a long handle #2 Phillips head screwdriver to tighten the bracket lightly snug.
CAUTION! DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN MOUNTING SCREWS!
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48.
Tighten each screw until the rubber gasket between the face of the touchscreen and the face of the top squeezes out no more than 1/16″ (1.5mm).
CAUTION: Damage to the plastic housing will occur if the screws are overtightened.
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49.
Connect the data harness (gray housing with white/orange/black wires) to “COM 2” on the HMI.
50.
Use a small blade flat head screwdriver to start both screws before tightening either. Tighten both screws in the connector.
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51.
Connect the power harness (green connector with yellow/black wires) to the power connection on the HMI.
52.
Using a small, flat head screwdriver, tighten both screws.
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53.
Connect fan. There should be only one open connector on the drive board for the fan to plug into. If it is not labeled “FAN,” recheck all wiring.
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Plug the fan connector into the location labeled “FAN.”

NOTE: Only one orientation is possible.

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55.
Move top into position.
56.
From the front of the BG PXT,® gently pick up on the top with a hand on each side.
57.
Holding the top just high enough for the skirt to clear the hose hanger, slide the top to the right, into approximate home position.
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58.
Tidy up plumbing/wiring. Take care to tuck all wires in neatly.
59.
Align the top with the frame, being careful NOT to disconnect or pinch any wiring (as shown in photo) or hoses.
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60.
From the front of the BG PXT,® slide the left skirt of the plastic top barely onto the frame so that both corners engage the frame.
61.
Slide a small flat blade screwdriver between the right skirt of the machine top and the frame until the top slides into position. The mounting holes in the plastic top should lineup with the holes in the metal frame top.
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62.
Fasten the machine top to the metal frame with a 5/16″ (8 mm) socket to replace the four screws.
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Insert the F2 funnel into top and orient connector toward the tubing. Insert tubing in connector and push until it stops. There should be approximately 1/8″ (3mm) of engagement after soft stop is reached.
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IMPORTANT! This connection needs to be checked for leaks. Add fluid into the funnel, if there are leaks, push the tubing in further until it is fully seated.
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Replace the faceplate. Insert one corner of the faceplate into the top and slide it as far as it will go into the proper side.
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Press the other corner into place. The bottom flange may need to be bumped to go into place.
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Align the holes and use a 5/16″ (8 mm) socket to replace the screws.
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68.
Insert the F1 funnel into top.
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69.

Take care to properly insert the hose into the hole in T1.

CAUTION: If the hose is not properly installed, a large spill could occur!

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70.
Place the handle onto the P1/P2 ball valve and rotate the handle until it engages the valve.
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Use a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to replace the screw.
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72.

Check fan operation. Power the BG PXT® and place your hand near the fan slots on the back right of the console top. You should feel air movement from the fan.

If there is no air movement, the fan wires may have been damaged and
need to be re-crimped.

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73.
To calibrate the scales, press the gear button on the home screen to go to the maintenance screen.
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74.
On the maintenance screen, press the scale button on the top right.
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75.
On the scale screen, press both T1 and T2 buttons along the bottom. They should light up green.
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Press the home button on the bottom left.
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77.

From the main screen, press T1. Follow the instructions to empty T1 new fluid container. Let the function run completely and stop itself.

NOTE: This function will run longer than usual as it is self-calibrating.

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From the main screen, press T2. Follow the instructions to empty T2 used fluid container. Let the function run completely and stop itself.

NOTE: This function will run longer than usual as it is self-calibrating.

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Follow the instructions in steps 74–75 for calibrating the scales.

Both scales should read between –0.5 and –0.7 QT/L and the T1 and T2 lights should be gray (not green).

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If one or both are still green, perform the corresponding empty function again and let it run until it shuts itself off.
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To test the scale calibration, press the gear button on the home screen to go to the maintenance screen.
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On the maintenance screen, press the diagnostic button.

Enter password “2652686”.

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On the diagnostic screen, check the values of both scales. “NZ” and “UZ” should each be in the range of 150 to 350.

If NZ is outside this range, stop and replace the LEFT scale.*

If UZ is outside this range, stop and replace the RIGHT scale.*

*Order Scale/Signal Conditioner for PXT, PN PXT-012. New scale must be recalibrated.

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Add exactly 16 QT of transmission fluid to T1 new fluid container through F1 funnel.

IMPORTANT! Use an accurate external measurement tool for proper calibration test! Markings on the T1 new fluid container are not precise.

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85.
Follow the instructions in steps 74–75 to view current scale readings. The calibration procedure should have emptied the tanks to –0.6. Adding exactly 16 QT of transmission fluid should make the T1 read between 14.9–15.9 QT. If the scale is outside this range, stop and replace the LEFT scale. Order Scale/Signal Conditioner for PXT, PN PXT-012. New scale must be calibrated.
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Remove the drawer hose from T2 used fluid container.
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Connect a small open-ended adaptor to H1 service hose (marked hose) and insert it in the T2 used fluid container hole for the drawer hose.
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From the home screen, press T1 and follow the instructions to transfer the fluid from T1 new fluid container to T2 used fluid container.

CAUTION: Hold the hose in place to prevent it from falling out!

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Remove adaptor and store H1 service hose.
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Replace the drawer hose into T2 to the same depth it was originally.
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Move the drawer in and out several times to make sure the hose moves freely and does not move T2.
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Close and latch the drawer.
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93.

Follow the instructions in steps 74–75 to view current scale readings.

T2 should read between 14.9 –15.9 QT if the scale is good.

If this scale is outside this range, replace the RIGHT scale. Order Scale/Signal Conditioner for PXT, PN PXT-012. New scale must be recalibrated.

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Use PVC cement to glue the H1/H2 plastic label to the left of the service hose connections.
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Slide the heat shrink onto H1 service hose and use a heat torch to form the heat shrink around the service hose connection.
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Ship the following back to BG Products, Inc.:

  • One (1) touchscreen
  • One (1) electronics assembly: mounting plate with PLC and drive board securely fastened.
  • One (1) F1/F2 plastic funnel label with any hardware/wires that were already attached

Credit will only be given for parts returned.

These parts must be returned to BG Products, Inc., in the SAME BOX in which the updated parts arrived. This is very important in order to prevent damage when the parts are shipped. If you return them in another box and there is damage, you may not receive credit.

Apply the supplied return shipping label. Write the RGA number on the label.

You may return the package using BG Products, Inc., UPS account #696478

Credit will be issued after BG Quality Assurance confirms that all items have been received in good condition.

Contact BG Customer Service if you have any questions.