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Service & PM Guide 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...
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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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Unic Parts listing Description Parts Tango ACE PM Schedule Part # from ACE Parts Manual TG9060 Manual Page 1 3 5 Coffee Service Calibrate Grinder Page 5 this manual Adjust Turntable Tension ...
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Unic Parts listing Description Parts Tango ACE PM Schedule Part # from ACE Parts Manual TG9060 Manual Page Additional 6 Year Service Parts Flat Rubber Gasket (Steam Valve) GASKET - 20 X 12 X 2 28352 Steam Valve ELECTROVALVE 3/2 24V-50/60HZ 35140 ...
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Piston Water flow test Record value on Service Data Form 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...
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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...
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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 10 mm Nut Allen Screw - 6 mm 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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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 FR1948 Piston rebuild kit FR1948 IKV-Fluor UNIC turntable grease Dow Molykote 111 grease Tango 0060 11-2019...
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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 ends Wipe clean only! Clean Tango 0060 11-2019...
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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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Molykote grease to the press-fit magnets! new lower seal IKV-Fluor MPA-0H Turntable Bearing Grease NSF unic-usa.com Apply a small amount of Make sure the holes in Assemble the spring and IKV-Fluor grease to the the seal line up with the lower plate...
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Apply a small amount of Locktite to each screw Locktite to the screen screw IKV-Fluor MPA-0H Turntable Bearing Grease NSF unic-usa.com Apply a the remaining Re-attach inner piston Install the screen Left hand threads! IKV-Fluor grease to the jack- screw shaft...
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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) Tango UNO/SOLO - ACE/ST Tools needed: 22 mm wrench Flat Blade Screwdriver 6 mm Allen wrench 7 mm wrench 10 mm wrench 2.5 mm Allen wrench 1.
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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 side Place the top race (larger up) in the cup and apply a 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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Outlet to Coffee Outlet to Brew Valve Steam Valve Heat-Exchange Supply Pipe Outlet to Americano By-pass Valve Low-Level Probe 26527 26526 Low-Pressure Safety Valve Steam Boiler Outlet to Supply Pipe Hot Water Valve High Level Probe Pressure Transducer NA 70 NA-71 23790 29815...
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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. UNIC #92025 100 tablets/jar Remove Waste Drawer UNIC #92025 Unscrew Cleaning Cover Replace Cleaning Cover...
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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...
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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...