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Field Service & PM Guide ACE-ST I n s t a l l ............. . . 3 Adjust Voltage................4 Grinder Adjustment and Calibration........5 PM Service Schedule..............9...
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Installation Power: NEMA L6-30 30 Amps Minimum 200 Volts Maximum 242 Volts The transformer MUST be ad- justed to match the incoming voltage! (See next page) Water: Minimum Maximum Pressure 45 PSI 100 PSI Flow Rate 1 Gallon/ Minute 50 ppm 125 ppm Total Hardness 3 GPG 5 GPG...
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Voltage Setting The jumper wire at the rear of the machine must be set to match the incoming voltage. Incorrect voltage can cause problems with the touchscreen and valves. All 2019 machines and some older machines Move the GREY wire to the terminal that best matches the incoming voltage (Red wire stays on 230 volt center terminal) 10 terminal block...
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Adjust Grinder Setting Fine/Coarse Step 1: Adjust the grinders fine or coarse for best extraction time. Typically done with the double espresso drink. Adjust both grinders. Step 2: Capture a sample of the dry ground coffee. Weight the sample and enter the amount into the calibration programming.
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Weigh & Calibrate Grinder Output Weigh and enter coffee amount of 2 sample cycles during calibration Optional: Tools needed: Scale accurate to 0.1 Unic magnetic tray grams holder and sampling 2 Paper cups tray 9191 Select Setup Press menu Enter 9191 - Press OK Select Select Select Calibrate Weight...
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Calibrate Grinder Dose Select “Calibrate Weight” to start coffee weighing process. (Adjust grind fine or coarse first, see previous pages) Follow screen instructions “0” the scale with an empty Tape a 2nd cup in the back of the Remove drawer drawer about 1”...
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Calibrate Grinder Dose Continued from previous page Enter the weight Press confirm to save Remove and weight the cup with grounds from the 1st cycle 2nd Sample Press confirm to start 2nd grind cycle Empty and replace the Replace the drawer with measuring cup both cups in place Enter the weight...
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Tango ACE-ST PM Schedule Mar-21 Unic Parts listing Description from Parts Tango ACE-ST PM Part # ACE Parts Manual TG9060 Manual Page Calibration & Adjustments Calibrate Grinder Average 3 cycles each test Adjust Turntable Tension 150-180 milliseconds ...
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Unic Parts listing Description from Parts Tango ACE-ST PM Part # ACE Parts Manual TG9060 Manual Page SteamAir Autosteam Service 12 Hole Steam Tip 12 HOLES END PIPE 25909 O-ring - 2x9.5mm GASKET 2 X 9.5 28134 ...
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Piston Water flow test Measure the water flow through the Piston during the spout rinsing cycle. Clean or replace the Piston if the flow is restricted. Remove and replace grounds drawer to start the rinsing cycle. Press and Hold YES for 3 seconds to start the rinsing cycle 180-250 ml = Normal flow Ace / STP:...
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Tango ACE / ST Piston Amp draw test The piston should be replaced if it draws more than 2.3 amps. Insert Technicians USB Piston information is displayed while each drink is pouring with the USB is in place Insert USB key Insert USB, Press Cancel Press Single or Double to run a test cycle...
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Tango Brewing Piston Exchange Tango UNO/SOLO - ACE/ST Tools needed: Flat Blade Screwdriver 10 mm wrench 12 mm wrench 6 mm Allen Wrench Coffee Line to Spout Front Piston Attachment Allen Screw - 6 mm 10 mm Nut Drive-shaft coupler Piston Bottom Position Sensor Plug Turntable drive-shaft...
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Tango Brewing Piston Exchange Remove the 4 side Unplug Machine Remove Grounds Drawer screws from the Inner panel Slide upper coupling Remove the Inner Panel Relieve tension on Turn- down table shaft by rocking it with a 10 mm wrench Use a flat screwdriver to Lift aluminum reinforcement Turntable shaft released...
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Tango Brewing Piston Exchange Remove Turntable drive- Remove line to spout Lift nylon drive nut from 10 mm compression fitting shaft lower coupling Coffee output line to Unplug Piston lower posi- Unplug Piston Movement spout tion sensor Sensor Plug Unscrew rear mounting Remove rear mounting Remove front mounting post - 12 mm wrench...
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Tango Brewing Piston Exchange Remove piston halfway Slide piston down Rotate to the right to remove Unplug piston motor wires Turn shaft partway down Transfer Motor Clamp must be on the left Orient motor at this angle Rotate shaft of new Piston with the screw facing out part-way down first! Tighten screw firmly...
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Tango Brewing Piston Field Service Brewing Piston Field Service for coffee clogs Limited field rebuild Clean areas of coffee contact Replace Seals and O-rings Replace filter screen Allowed substitute for a piston change if the lower bearing is OK and the electronic sensors are in good condition FR-1919 Piston rebuild kit...
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Piston Water Flow Test Tango all versions Measure the water flow through the Piston during the spout rinsing cycle. Consider a Field Rebuild if the flow is restricted. Remove and replace grounds drawer to start the rinsing cycle. Press and Hold YES for 3 seconds to start the rinsing cycle 180-250 ml = Normal flow 150-200 ml = Slight restriction, run a...
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Tango Brewing Piston Field Service Overview Replace Locktite 242 Clean Replace Clean Replace Clean through holes Replace Clean Thin coat of Molykote grease IKV-Fluor grease on spring Wipe clean only! Clean Tango 0060 5-2021...
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Tango Brewing Piston Field Service Pull the brew chamber off Remove outlet nipple Remove the piston from of the piston 12 mm wrench the machine Unscrew the inner piston Remove the 3 mm Allen Remove the Bottom from the jack-screw Plate, Threaded Follower, screws from the lower plate Left hand threads!
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Tango Piston Re-Assembly DO NOT soak in cleaner Magnets DO NOT soak the lower Apply a thin coat of Install the seal ring in cleaner. It has 2 Molykote grease to the press-fit magnets! new lower seal Apply a small amount of Make sure the holes in Assemble the spring and IKV-Fluor grease to the ends...
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Tango Piston Re-Assembly Apply a small amount of Install the 3 screws Apply a small amount of Locktite to each screw Locktite to the screen screw Apply a the remaining Re-attach inner piston Install the screen Left hand threads! IKV-Fluor grease to the jack- screw shaft Lube new outlet seal Apply a small amount of...
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Tango Piston Re-Assembly Apply a thin layer of Push the inner piston Re-install outlet Molykote grease to the brew straight down into the chamber brew chamber Install the O-ring on the Coat the outer O-ring Be very careful not to pinch outside of the brew chamber with Molykote grease or roll under the seal edge!
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Test Rebuilt Piston The field rebuilt piston must be tested in the machine! See the Piston Evaluation / Exchange Instructions for the following tests: Water Flow: Measure rinsing water flow through piston (~225 ml ACE/ST ~60 ml UNO/SOLO) Amp Draw (Friction of movement): Verify piston Amp draw is in range (0.8 Amps - 2.3 Amps) Cleaning: Run a cleaning cycle to sanitize the piston and remove assembly grease...
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Tango Turntable Service Every 2 years (Or if leaking from underside of Turntable) (Adjust Turntable Bearing Tension every 6 months, see next section) FR-1551 Tango UNO/SOLO - ACE/ST Turntable PM kit Tools needed: 22 mm wrench Flat Blade Screwdriver 6 mm Allen wrench 7 mm wrench 2.5 mm Allen wrench 10 mm wrench...
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Tango Turntable Service Access Turntable Remove the 4 side Unplug Machine Remove Grounds Drawer screws from the shroud panel Slide the upper coupling Remove the Inner Panel Relieve tension on Turn- down table shaft by rocking it with a 10 mm wrench Use a flat screwdriver to Lift aluminum reinforcement Turntable shaft released...
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Tango Turntable Service Access Turntable Remove Turntable drive- Remove the piston at this time to Lift lower coupling from shaft allow better cleaning if needed. gearbox See Piston Exchange Instructions Remove Coffee Funnel Remove side shrouds Lift both side shrouds Loosen 7 mm bolt first Press spring latch in while straight up...
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Tango Turntable Service Remove Turntable Loosen 2.5 mm turntable lock Remove 22 mm adjust- Remove locking collar screws ment nut (Rotate shaft first if needed) Pry the top bearing race out if Remove Nut and Bearing Do not damage position it stayed on the shaft assembly sensors when removing...
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Tango Turntable Service Clean Turntable Area Remove and discard old Seals, O-rings, and Pads Do not remove center Bushing For deep cleaning, place a Clean the area thoroughly container under the turntable to catch runoff Scrub the base with coffee A brass or nylon brush may be necessary cleaner.
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Tango Turntable Service Install new Seals FR-1551 Turntable PM kit Install seal, 4 support Install new O-rings with pads, and white plug. Molykote 111 grease No grease! Replace O-ring under Place a small amount of Carefully install Turntable Turntable IKV-Fluor grease on the with eject hole to the rear.
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Tango Turntable Service Repack and Install bearing Upper Lower 15 mm 15.5 mm The upper bearing race has a larger hole. Test fit the upper race first Upper race MUST recess into turntable holder. Place the lower race (groove Install the bearing open Place the top race (larger up) in the cup and apply a side up.
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Tango Turntable Service Bearing Tension Initial Adjustment Check tension of Turntable Re-adjust 22mm nut until tension is very firm Can not move by hand, takes some effort to turn with wrench Check tension of Turntable Re-adjust if needed Install locking collar Reinstall Turntable drive- Rotate Turntable to align Don’t over tighten, final ten-...
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Tango Turntable Service Bearing Tension Final Adjustment ACE / ST UNO / SOLO The Turntable speeds (Tt): The Position Sensor 2 numbers = left and right rotation should stop between 170ms -190ms for newly installed seals the diamond cutouts 140ms -180ms machine already in use Change the speed numbers by adjusting the tension of the Main Bearing...
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Troubleshooting Caution when troubleshooting in service mode Operation Messages are suspended Machine may be blocked: Hopper full and drawer switch messages do not display when in service mode. Cleaning request or uncompleted cleaning messages do not display when in service mode. Uncompleted Coffee cleaning or rinsing may be pending: (May not display even after Service mode exit) Switch machine OFF and ON, restart cleaning if needed...
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Troubleshooting Drink Dispensing Screen Problems cont: Unable to run coffee drink – Drink icon frozen on screen. Drink can be canceled with “Stop” Coffee grams may be set to “0” in Specific Programming Milk Drink Only: – Drink icon freezes after coffee flow – also freezes after cancel Must switch off to clear Milk or foam time set to “0”...
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Troubleshooting Drink Dispensing Flow Problems: Reduced flow from spout when dispensing espresso drink Piston Water Flow Test: Remove and replace grounds drawer; spout rinses for 20 seconds 180-250 ml = Normal flow Ace / STP: 20 Second Flow 150-200 ml = Slight restriction, run a ~225 ml rinse cleaning cycle and test again Less than 150 ml = Piston clogged.
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Troubleshooting Cleaning Cycle: Buzz during cleaning Pump buzzing - Check for restricted water flow to machine Replace the non-return valve after coffee cleaning valve Cleaning tablet not dissolved Blocked cleaning non-return valve Coffee Cleaning valve: Clogged, not getting power, or coil not working Requests another Cleaning immediately after Cleaning cycle complete Low water pressure, pressure dropped during cleaning Water switch not reading, bend bracket down to ensure activation...
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Troubleshooting Screen Messages: “No Communication – Touch to proceed” ICU board unplugged New ICU board has no software installed, try loading software Replace ICU Left Milk Level Add Milk ST/Ave: 2 gray jumper loops on CN1 bypass future milk level sensor UNO/Solo: 3 gray wires on CN1 must be jumped together (are inside sleeve) Brew group temperature reads ~-630F Temperature probe disconnected on rear of Turntable...
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Troubleshooting Grounds spilling onto the turntable area: Drain: Tango must be installed level or angled slightly forward! Install the drain line running continuously downward so that no “trap” is formed. Use the provided shims on the rear Back pressure in the drain legs if necessary to level the Tango.
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Piston Water flow test Measure the water flow through the Piston during the spout rinsing cycle. Clean or replace the Piston if the flow is restricted. Remove and replace grounds drawer to start the rinsing cycle. Press and Hold YES for 3 seconds to start the rinsing cycle 180-250 ml = Normal flow Ace / STP:...
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Coffee System Cleaning Instructions Clean coffee with tablets everyday The Tango has an advanced cleaning system that requires specially formulated tablets Use only UNIC brand cleaning tablets. Remove Waste Drawer UNIC #92025 100 tablets/jar UNIC #92025 Unscrew Cleaning Cover Replace Cleaning Cover Insert 1 Unic Tablet 2 Tablets for Duo Version Do Not Over-tighten!
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SteamAir Wand Operation Automatic Milk Steaming: More air creates lighter foam with larger bubbles Less air creates denser foam with smaller bubbles ••• More air • • • • • • • Less air Press SteamAir Button Turn the adjusting collar Steam Wand should be to vary the amount of air centered in the pitcher...
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SteamAir Wand Cleaning Clean the Steam Tip everyday or if steam leaks from the top of the wand The SteamAir Wand may be removed for cleaning if it has NEVER soak in cleaner! heavy milk build-up Switch OFF Switch the machine OFF before removing the Wand! Remove Temperature Unscrew Steam Tip...
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Milk Foamer Head Removal The Tango Milk Foamer must be removed and cleaned at least once per day! Use only acid formulation RINZA UNIC #12RAF32 32 OZ Remove Milk Foamer Remove the magnetically Unlock the Foamer by twist- Remove the Foamer by mounted spout ing it to the right pulling down...
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Milk Foamer Cleaning Every Day! Push the Insert out of Unscrew the Foamer Pull out the Nozzle insert the Center Tube Cover Tube Soak the parts in Use the brush to clean Also clean the Main Rinza solution for 5 the Nozzle insert Milk Jet minutes...
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����������������������������� of professional espresso machines since 1919. The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the appliances presented in this publication without notice. Read carefully the safety instructions before use. TG9066 07/2019...
1- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This device is intended to be used only for its specific use. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage caused by abnormal use or abuse. Children 8 years of age or older and persons with reduced physical, mental or sensory abilities, or lack of experience and skill may use this device, if supervised by a qualified person, or they have received the instructions for use and security necessary to understand the risks involved.
2- STANDARD VERSIONS The ACE range is available in three colors, Brushed stainless steel, White or Black. It is the sides and the rear shirt that change color. DIMENSIONS 45.3 cm Width 17.7” 77 cm Height 30.3” 63 cm Depth 24.8”...
3- MACHINE INSTALLATION The machine must be installed on a horizontal plane. A space of 5 cm (1.9”) should be left all around the machine; and do not obstruct the air inlets on the top of the machine. Provide an electricity supply corresponding to the power of the machine, a water supply and a “waste water” drain.
► Electrical connections Put the machine main switch in position 0, before any intervention. The machine is delivered with a 5-core electric cable and a system of straps to allow for 3-phase or single-phase connection according to the installation. The machine is pre-wired in accordance with the indications on the order and the country of destination. Before connection, check the conformity of the machine with the electrical circuit to which it is going to be connected.
► Connecting the ST module to the machine ♦ LC hydraulic part With a cappuccino LC the refrigerator is delivered with the pipe already fitted in the refrigerator, it remains simply to feed it through the plate prepared for the purpose and fix it to the cappuccino outlet end. ►...
4- COMMISSIONING ►Switching on the machine and Turning on the heating Once all the connections are made and checked (water supply, electricity supply and drain). Set the main switch in position 1. As soon as the electricity is switched on, the boilers fill automatically. Remember to open the water tap supplying the machine.
5- INTERFACE The level 0 (User) includes the main screen for making the products, the hot water, the steam and access to the quick access screen, which allows the user to have direct controls such as to Stop the machine or put it in Standby.
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Once the security code has been confirmed the levels 1 (Customer) or 2 (technician) are accessible (according to the Code).
►Miscellaneous icons Scrolls the drinks keyboards. Icon to access the «Quick access / code» screen Return to the main screen Return to the previous page Key to activate the opening of the cover of the manual trap for 10 seconds; the time required to introduce 1 or 2 doses of ground coffee and close the trap again.
► Counters This menu allows you to view the statistics for all the products produced on the machine. Note: At level 2, it is possible to perform a general reset of all counters. Level 2 (technician) required...
► Settings This menu allows you to adjust the settings of the machine such as the date and time, the desired language, the boiler temperatures and the LED colour and brightness. Note: Some settings are only accessible or changeable at level 2 (technician). Modifiable at level 2 (technician) p:24 Language p.24 Customizing p.24...
►Cleaning Milk & coffee cleaning Coffee cleaning p.32 Milk cleaning p.33 Flushing starts automatically Flushing starts automatically once you have pressed the once you have pressed the button button Powder cleaning p.34...
6- SETTINGS ► Language ♦ Language selection To change the language, tap the icon for the desired language (A confirmation is not required, the change is effective immediately). ► Personalization ♦ Keyboard selection In this sub-menu the type of keyboard can be changed. There are 2 modes: AZERTY or QWERTY (A confirmation is not required, the change is effective immediately).
►CIM Note: level 2 required to change. Permits access and/or changes to the machine’s characteristics, such as: Type of machine ACE MT Purple Orange Grinders Green Pre-infusion None Left milk system Pompe Self mode Water tank Milk level sensor Milk temperature sensor Hot water Steam Decaf...
► Cleaning setup Profile 1, cleaning coffee 26h / cleaning milk 8h / cleaning powder Common to all profiles, profile change button OK = Clean machine 22h = indication of remaining time Common to all profiles Common to all profiles, Validation button Profil 2, cleaning per hour, with 3 adjustable time ranges.
► Pre-infusion and STI ♦ STI This function is common to all “coffee” cycles. It permits adjusting when in the piston cycle the infusion starts, it is particularly effective for the “1 cup” cycles. The “1 cup” quality is therefore improved and more regular, therefore programming of all the “coffee”...
► Computer connection Protocol type: EXE / MDB Permits selection of the type of computer connection: - Credit / Debit - Debit / Credit - RS 232 Only in french: You can check the note TG9006 «TANGO3 système de paiement de caisse» for a complete configuration.
►Keyboard Menu creation A maximum of 6 pages can be created: Up to 8 products per page, for 48 products maximum To delete an entire keyboard; press and hold the keyboard thumbnail until it disappears. Example: - Select the number of products desired (from 2 to 8) - Slide the desired beverages into the boxes.
► ‘PP’ Programmed parameters (single and double drinks linked) Permits programming base settings common to each product family (for example: espresso, cappuccino) created during keyboard configuration Coffee Milk foam Milk Grinder selection Left foam time Left milk time 1 cup grinder dose Right foam time Right milk time 2 cup grinder dose...
7- CLEANING & MAINTENANCE ►Cleaning external outlets / housing It is advisable to disassemble the coffee and milk outlets daily for thorough cleaning. ♦ Coffee outlet 1. Slide the coffee spout(s) down 2. Pull the spout towards you to remove 3.
► Cleaning Cycles In the ‘Cleaning’ menu, the rinsing icons automatically start a rinse cycle (~30 sec) for the milk or coffee systems. Daily cleaning is required; the machine will stop after 26 hours if a tablet cleaning has not been completed. As soon as the cleaning is finished, the timer restarts for another 26 hours.
Cleaning kit for milk and cappuccino circuits. 1 liter bottle Urnex, UNIC 2 liter pitcher, reference: 92027 UNIC reference: 54212 ♦ Cappuccino cleaning (with LC) This includes internal cleaning of the circuit and external components related to the circuit, such as the milk tray and cappuccino outlet.
♦ Cappuccino Cycle STEAM STEAM HOT MILK EV HOT MILK EV EVL.G EVL.G EVL.D EVL.D CAPPUCCINO EV CAPPUCCINO EV HOT WATER HOT WATER EVC.G EVC.G EVC.D EVC.D MILK MILK EVNC EVNC CLEANING EV CLEANING EV STAND BY CAPPUCCINO CYCLE STEAM STEAM HOT MILK EV HOT MILK EV...
►Component test When entering the menu the machine switches to the ‘’test’’ mode (on the duo the right screen is disabled), the group and steam heating are disabled. Note: Self-checks 1 and 2 are carried out after having left the test menu, and then the machine goes into normal operation.
► Cooling machine Select the boiler to be cooled down and then press the ‘refroidir’ (cool) key. The temperatures and pressure are shown in real time. The Water key disables the heating of the Water/Steam boiler SOLO. The Group coffee key disables the heating of the Coffee infusion Group Shutting down of the cooling is done manually.
►How to ugrade CPU and Display STEP 1: CPU’s identification Software without USB Key WARNING: to avoid CPU’s destruction, you must be sure about CPU’s identification Visually Before 28.xx.xx Model 0 2 possibilities After 28.xx.xx ‘Model 0’ or ‘model 1’ Model 0 (standard) Model 1 (XL)
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Advice: leave the USB stick always connected to his socket. For the Duo the Display’s upgrade is done automatically on both side. When you insert USB Key, several possibilities: - Update CPU - Update Display - Import/export parameters - Import/export data drinks STEP 2: insert USB Key, update display first.
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*STEP 3: Update CPU When CPU “model 1” is When CPU “model 1” is already mounted in the mounted instead “model 0” When the CPU is “model 0” machine: follow process “model 1” follow process “model 0” process model will be lunch automatically After confirmation...
► Lists of cables QUANTITE REFERENCE DESIGNATION CONNECTOR NB PINS VOLTAGE ACE MT FRIGO FR-8019 BLUE CABLE CONN. COIL AND CONTACT High FR-8029 OPTICAL CELLS WITH CONNECTOR FR-8055 EV SV EV EXTENSION CABLE TG-8012 USB LINK CABLE TG-8013 RS 232 TFT SCREEN LEFT TG-8016 MOTOR TRAY ADAPTER CABLE CN22...
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EVRE Filling SV EVSE Hot water outlet SV EVSV Steam outlet SV EVNK / EVNC Coffee cleaning SV Left coffee SV EVKG EVP1 Pre-infusion 1 SV Air SV Steam SV EVS1 SV add water at coffee outlet, left EVAEG EVLG Latte from the LC outlet, left SV EVCG Cappuccino from the LC outlet, left SV...
► List of error codes Error code Component Error code description High level probe Connection error, level probes The two level probes not covered Low level probe error Tray rotation time-out Coffee boiler heater overheating safety device Steam boiler heater overheating safety device Group boiler heater overheating safety device Pellet cleaning unit plug open Coffee grounds drawer out...
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Left piston Jammed or simultaneous faults on the encoder and the PMBas Left piston Does not move backwards Left piston Encoder Fault Right piston Encoder Fault 41.1 Right piston Encoder Fault Right piston Low position fault Right piston Does not rise safety time-out Right piston Movement error Right piston...
► Front panel replacement Tools: -Phillips screwdriver -Flat screwdriver Unscrew the 2 screws of the bottom of the front panel. Hold the grille so it does Remove the cup rack and unscrew the 2 not fall off. front screws of the cup warmer. Remove the grille and disconnect the 3 Unscrew the 4 screws and disconnect connectors.
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Remove rear cover using Unscrew the 2 Phillips screws and then screwdriver in the notches. remove the ears (right and left) Installing the new screen: Replace the cover with the fan on the new screen, then proceed to assemble by repeating all previous operations in the reverse order.