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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR AVALON La Petite-R Manufactured by: Cafection Enterprises Inc. 2355, Dalton, Quebec, (Quebec) G1P 3S3 Canada Tel.: 1-800-561-6162 Fax: 1-800-463-2739 Revision 6 avalon@cafection.com www.cafection.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ..........................5 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................ 6 3 WARRANTY ............................. 7 Warranty Policy ......................7 Returning Products ....................... 7 Returned Product Procedures ..................8 4 REFERENCE DRAWINGS ....................... - Page 3 La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com Water Line Connection ..................26 Electrical Connection ................... 27 Water Temperature ....................28 Loading Products....................29 Chute System Installation ..................30 6.10 Filter Paper Installation ..................31 6.11 Installation Testing ....................32 7 SERVICE SOFTWARE......................
- Page 4 · - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Water Outlet Valves ...................... 53 Hot Water Tank ......................54 10 SERVICING PARTS ........................55 10.1 Draining the Hot Water Tank ..................55 10.2 Shutdown / Storage ..................... 56 10.2.1 Storing the Brewer Assembly ..............
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Page 5: Introduction
The AVALON La Petite-R brewer offers 2 choices of coffee that can be mixed with soluble products upon request as well as gourmet hot chocolate, french vanilla and hot water. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances. Read all instructions before using this brewing equipment. Food-Contact Parts We recommend that you clean and sanitize all food-contact parts prior to installation and use. -
Page 7: Warranty
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com WARRANTY Procedures and Conditions for Goods Returned All warranty claims and products returns processed by our technical department is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 16:30 eastern time or alternatively by email service@cafection.com... -
Page 8: Returned Product Procedures
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 The return shipping charges will be assumed by us for products guaranteed (only under authorization of the Technical Department). If we paid for the transportation and the product is not covered under warranty, you will be charged back the freight. -
Page 9: Reference Drawings
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com REFERENCE DRAWINGS 4. 1 External View Metal Top Lid Message Display (LCD) Membrane Keypad Plastic front (Fascia) Metal door Door Lock Light Dispensing Nozzle Back Splash Drip Tray Drip Tray Grill... -
Page 10: Rear View
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 4. 2 Rear View Water tank access door Water Tank Outlets valves Overflow cup Breaker Box Level glides Overflow Tray Back Panel Water Inlet La PETITE-R rev.6 04/2013... -
Page 11: Internal View
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com 4. 3 Internal View Soluble Canisters Main Board (See P. 16) Coffee Canisters Filter Paper Soluble Mixing Chamber Brewer Front Panel Spout Waste Basket Hot Water Soluble Products #1 and #2 Coffee La PETITE-R rev.6 04/2013... -
Page 12: Membrane Keypad
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Membrane Keypad The user-friendly membrane keypad buttons are clear and simple: Place your cup Choose a size Choose a beverage Choose your strength Press Start to brew The LCD will indicate the steps and communicate messages. -
Page 13: Brewer Assembly
The platinum brewing system is in a class of it’s own in the single cup coffee business and is specifically designed for Avalon units. Its vacuum extraction process, joined with a high quality filter paper, brews a coffee of unsurpassed quality to meet the taste profile of the most discerning coffee drinkers. -
Page 14: Brewing Process
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Brewing Process Step 1 Ascent of the piston The ground coffee and the water are dispensed into the brew chamber during the ascension of the piston. This compresses the air in the cylinder and forces it through the coffee mixture in the brew chamber thereby agitating the brewing coffee. -
Page 15: Hot Water Tank
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com Hot Water Tank Water Level Switch Water Safety Switch Water Tank Lid Heating Element Water Float Thermostat Probe Overflow exit Tank Valve exit La PETITE-R rev.6 04/2013... -
Page 16: Main Board (Pcb)
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 4. 8 Main Board (PCB) J11 - MDB port - Coinchanger / bill acceptor J12 - Expansion #2 - Thermostat board J18 - 24V Output J10 - Numeric Input... -
Page 17: Main Board (Pcb) Descriptions
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com 4.8.1 Main Board (PCB) Descriptions Interactive switches and buttons Interactive switches and buttons Green LEDs The green leds will illuminate to indicate the alarm that has been triggered. 1. Reset Button (Red) -
Page 18: Controls & Features
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 CONTROLS & FEATURES Features & Benefits We understand the need for individuality, that’s why we offer you all the possibilities, and you choose the coffee - whether you prefer organic coffee, big brand names or locally roasted coffee, that choice is yours with Avalon. -
Page 19: Specifications
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com Specifications Beverage Selections · 2 coffee selections · Hot chocolate · French Vanilla / Cappuccino · Café Latte (Coffee of your choice + French Vanilla) · Mokaccino (Coffee of your choice + Hot Chocolate) ·... -
Page 20: Automatic Safety Features
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Automatic Safety Features There are various safety mechanisms on this brewing equipment to prevent a machine malfunction resulting in material damages. Water Level Switch and Heater Safety Switch The water level switch and the heater safety switch work together to ensure that the heating element is deactivated if there is insufficient water in the tank. -
Page 21: Brewing Instructions
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com Brewing Instructions This screen is always on when the equipment is in the default Make Your Choice user mode. Step 1: Place your cup: Paper Cup or mug Make sure you verify the capacity of your cup and center it on the cup stand. -
Page 22: Initial Setup
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 INITIAL SETUP Before you install the brewer on location, we strongly suggest that it be unpacked, inspected and bench tested before you leave your warehouse. Overview of Installation Steps... -
Page 23: Clearances
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com 6.1.1 Clearances Unit Clearances Allowance for: Height: 27” 13 1/4” Open the top of the machine. Per side. Key access on one side and door swing on the other. Width: 11 1/2’’... -
Page 24: Unpacking
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Unpacking For each brewing equipment kit you should have the following 2 boxes: the brewer and the accessories. To remove the unit from the box, carefully cut the straps holding the box in place on the skid and then lift the box up. -
Page 25: Levelling The Equipment
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com Levelling the Equipment For optimal performance of the equipment, it is important to ensure that it is leveled. Avoiding to do so can create variations in product delivery. 1. Place a level on the top of the machine;... -
Page 26: Adjusting The Tank Overflow Float
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 6.4.2 Adjusting the Tank Overflow Float It is important to verify that the float is positioned appropriately in the overflow cup since it can move around in transportation. If this float is not in place the switch will not be activated and the unit will automatically shut down sensing an overflow situation. -
Page 27: Electrical Connection
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com Electrical Connection This equipment must be installed in compliance with applicable Federal, State and/or Local electrical codes having jurisdiction. Make sure: - The equipment is OFF before plugging it in, - The equipment has its own electrical outlet and - An extension cord is not used. -
Page 28: Water Temperature
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Water Temperature This equipment has a coffee brewing setpoint of 200 °F water temperature to offer a consistent beverage quality for the users. There is a +/- 2 °F tolerance. -
Page 29: Loading Products
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com Loading Products 1. Unlock the main door 2. Open the metal top cap 3. Remove the cap of the canister 4. Do not overfill the canister La PETITE-R rev.6 04/2013... -
Page 30: Chute System Installation
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Chute System Installation Front Panel Waste Chute Chute Base Open the door of the equipment; Insert the chute base through the chute hole of the cabinet; Insert the large waste chute into the chute base;... -
Page 31: Filter Paper Installation
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com 6.10 Filter Paper Installation 1. Make sure the unit; 2. Place the roll on the paper support bracket so that it dispenses on the left hand side; (See the diagram inside the brewer) 3. -
Page 32: Installation Testing
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 6.11 Installation Testing It is important to have the unit perform several cycles before completing the installation by ordering each product selection twice to insure that the machine is operating as per the specifications laid out in this manual. -
Page 33: Service Software
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com SERVICE SOFTWARE The software allows you to control the machine parameters and retrieve user data from the equipment. To access the machine parameters: 1. Unlock and open the door of the equipment 2. -
Page 34: Dictionnary
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 7.1.1 Dictionnary Coffee #1 Coffee #2 Chocolate French vanilla Press the button of the selection you wish to detail with a word from the dictionnary. Product Configuration Selection Coffee #1 (from left to right) - Page 35 La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com Selection Coffee #2 (from left to right) Sm Coffee #2 Rg Coffee #2 Rg Lg Coffee #2 Sm Coffee #2 Rg Price $0.00 Product available Quantity 000 Price $0.00 Lg Coffee #2...
- Page 36 · - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Selection Chocolate (from left to right) Sm Chocolate Rg Sm Chocolate Rg Sm Chocolate Rg Lg Chocolate Rg Price $0.00 Product available Quantity 000 Price $0.00 Sm Chocolate Sg...
- Page 37 La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com Selection Mokaccino (from left to right) Sm Mokaccino Rg Lg Mokaccino Rg Sm Mokaccino Rg Lg Mokaccino Rg Price $0.00 Product available Product available Price $0.00 Sm Mokaccino Sg Sm Mokaccino Sg...
- Page 38 · - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Selection Café Latté (from left to right) Sm Café Latté Rg Sm Café Latté Rg Lg Café Latté Lg Café Latté Rg Product available Price $0.00 Product available Price $0.00...
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Page 39: Counter Display
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com Counter Display o see the counter display, unlock and open the front door and press the white COUNTER button. The screen should show this: Display TOTAL To scroll through this menu, use the START button. Below are the... -
Page 40: Counter Tracking Sheet
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Counter Tracking Sheet Use this sheet to record the data of the unit. (take photocopies) ** sm = Small, lg= Large Counter data Beverage type Sold $ Free#... -
Page 41: Setting Tracking Sheet
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com Setting Tracking Sheet Use this sheet to record the data of the unit. Setting data Beverage type Small regular Large regular Small strong Large strong Price Price Price Price Coffee #1... -
Page 42: Programming Chart
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 PETITE-R PROGRAMMING CHART Programming chart Factory Settings: Small, 8 oz and Large, 12 oz. The definition of “value” is the time that the mechanism will run the ingredients or water. -
Page 43: Cleaning And Sanitizing
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com CLEANING AND SANITIZING Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions It is important to clean and sanitize this equipment on a regular basis in order to maintain the highest beverage quality and ensure the safety of the users.These regulation require that all parts in contact with food be cleaned and sanitized regularly and that hands be cleaned before handling these parts or other commodities such as cups and stirs. -
Page 44: Cleaning And Sanitizing Schedule
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Cleaning and Sanitizing Schedule The cleaning schedule and instructions outlined in this manual must be followed to honor the warranty and ensure consistent product quality and maintain health safety levels. -
Page 45: Overall Cleaning
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com Overall Cleaning It is important to keep the brewer and its surroundings clean and tidy. Inspect your brewer both inside and out upon each visit and clean where needed. Please make sure that the unit is clean, safe and functioning before you leave. -
Page 46: Emptying The Waste Bin
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 8.5.2 Emptying the Waste Bin Frequency: Daily or every 200 cycles* After each coffee cycle, the spent grounds and used filter paper are automatically discarded into the waste bin located in the stand. To prevent the bin from overflowing there is an automatic function which... -
Page 47: Interior Parts Cleaning & Sanitizing
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com Interior Parts Cleaning & Sanitizing For sanitary reasons, do not use soap or detergent inside the brewer. Use hot water for on-site sanitation or suitable chemical products in the shop. Wiping with towels or cloths can recontaminate sanitized food-contact surfaces. -
Page 48: Soluble Canisters
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 8.6.2 Soluble Canisters INGREDIENT SWITCH Sanitizing the whipping assemblies Frequency: Weekly or every 200 cycles This will prevent residue from attaching to the sides of the funnel. Caution! The rinse water is HOT 1. -
Page 49: Coffee Brewer
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com Hose Support Brewer 8.6.3 Coffee Brewer Funnel Sanitizing the Brew Chamber: Frequency: Weekly or every 200 cycles 1. Place a large cup or other suitable container below the dispensing nozzle to catch the HOT rinse water;... -
Page 50: Fan
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Brewer Assembly Sanitizing Treatment Frequency: Quarterly or Every 3,000 cycles Regular sanitation treatments of the brewer assembly prevents residue from affecting the vacuum in the brewer mechanism and altering taste in the beverage delivered. -
Page 51: Preventive Maintenance
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE All major parts of this unit need to be maintained as per the schedule to honor the warranty and to prevent it from failing. With adequate maintenance you will extend the life of your unit and deliver a consistent high quality beverage. -
Page 52: Brewer Assembly
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Brewer Assembly Preventive Maintenance (PM): Yearly or every 25,000 coffee cycles The brewer is the heart of the equipment and is responsible for the taste of the beverage. It needs to be replaced or refurbished to maintain the quality of the beverages served. -
Page 53: Water Outlet Valves
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com Water Outlet Valves Quarterly or every 10,000 cycles To avoid any problems related to mineral deposits over time, we recommend having the 3 valves swapped, and rebuilt in your shop with the kits included in the spare parts briefcase. -
Page 54: Hot Water Tank
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 Hot Water Tank Water level switch PM: every 60,000 Cycles, quarterly inspection Heater switch To avoid any problems related with mineral deposits over time, we recommend having the water tank assembly delimed to remove all scale in the unit. -
Page 55: Servicing Parts
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com SERVICING PARTS This section is intended to assist you in servicing various parts of the unit. 10.1 Draining the Hot Water Tank We recommend allowing 3 hours for the hot water to cool prior to emptying the tank. Make sure you have a 0.8 gallon container suitable for holding hot water. -
Page 56: Shutdown / Storage
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 10.2 Shutdown / Storage If you need to store this brewing equipment for an extended period of time, follow this procedure to avoid any risk of injury or damage to the equipment. -
Page 57: Brewer Assembly
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com 10.3 Brewer Assembly Removing the brewer 1. Open the machine door; 2. Togle the brewer switch (SW4 ) to release the filter paper and cut the filter paper; 3. Remove the coffee spout and the hose support bracket from the right side of the brewer assembly;... -
Page 58: Microcontroller (Eprom)
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 10.4 Microcontroller (EPROM) The microcontroller, also known as the Eprom, can be swapped out to incorporate new improvements to the programming such as new settings or new functions. -
Page 59: Main Board
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com 10.5 Main Board Like all electronic main boards, they are very sensitive to power surges in the building. If this is your reason for changing the main board and this persists, verify your power source. Use the necessary precautions for handling static senistive devices. -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
· - INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON La Petite-R www.cafection.com (800) 561-6162 TROUBLESHOOTING 11.1 Error Appearing on the LCD Screen Error This message indicates that there is water in the overflow drip tray of the Overflow Drip Tray machine. SOLUTION Inspect the overflow drip tray underneath the machine to make sure it is clean and dry. -
Page 61: Other Message Possibilities On The Lcd Screen
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com 11.2 Other Message Possibilities on the LCD Screen Change Filter Paper This message indicates that the brewchamber is lifted up. SOLUTION Deactivate the brewer/paper switch on the power supply board. -
Page 62: Particular Cases
Particular Cases Back-up, chamber flood, bad extraction, etc. 1. Check if you are using the appropriate filter paper; Filter Paper 106 for the Platinum’’AVALON La Petite-R” brewer. 2. If the problem appears with only one coffee selection, empty the canister and try another “batch” of the same blend. -
Page 63: Annex 1 Full Maintenance Schedule
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com Annex 1 Full maintenance schedule □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ ... -
Page 64: Annex 2 Monthly Maintenance Schedule
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Page 65: Annex 3 Weekly Maintenance Schedule
La Petite-R INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL AVALON (800) 561-6162 www.cafection.com Annex 3 Weekly maintenance schedule □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ ...
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