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  • Page 1 Automatic drink vending machine model Saeco Group 500...
  • Page 2 40041 GAGGIO MONTANO (BO) hereby declare to our own liability that the following product: HOT BEVERAGE VENDING MACHINE TYPE: D.A. GROUP 500 To which the present declaration refers is in compliance with the following norms: Machinery safety – Fundamental concepts, main design principles.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MAINTENANCE AND CONTENTS INACTIVITY ......... Cleaning and Loading ......39 9.1.1 Daily cleaning ........39 INTRODUCTION ......9.1.2 Weekly cleaning ........ 40 9.1.3 Product loading ......... 41 User instructions ........ 4 Maintenance ........41 General instructions ......4 9.2.1 Ordinary and extraordinary maintenance ........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    SAECO • Measures carried out by the user on the International Group either to intervene on the...
  • Page 5 - Non-original spare parts of the authorised service centres. • In no event will the SAECO International When calling please, give the following information: Group be obliged to indemnify any damages caused as a result of the forced inactivity of - The data registered on the serial number label the machine due to failure.

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    English BOILER RESISTANCES Armour-plated type: 2 - TECHNICAL 1000 Watt for coffee boiler SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINER CAPACITY Height 1,700 Coffee in grains Kg 4.0 Width Instant coffee Kg 1.5 Depth mm 674 Powdered milk Kg 2.1 Weight from Kg 90 to Kg 105 Chocolate Kg 4.3 Kg 5.9...

  • Page 7: General Technical Description

    SAECO GROUP 500 Standard Version with plastic coffee unit and 3 instant products SAECO GROUP 500 FREEZE DRIED Version with plastic coffee unit and freeze dried coffee drink instead of freeze dried tea Attention This manual refers to the top-of-the -range...

  • Page 8: Basic Operating Concepts

    English SUGAR AND SPOON DISPENSING Basic operating concepts Where anticipated and requested, a maximum During normal functioning, the distributor is in set amount of sugar is dispensed with the standby status. By introducing the necessary possibility to stop when the desired dose has amount, according to the pre-set price, and been achieved.
  • Page 9 English • • The electromagnet that controls the spoon is The solenoid valve for instant drinks, fixed to engaged and the spoon is delivered directly the coffee boiler, is engaged in order to deliver into the cup through the appropriate chute the required quantity of water into the mixer (fig.9).
  • Page 10 English • The instant product gear motor activates the helicoidal screw conveyor so as to dispense the programmed quantity of product into the mixer (fig.12). fig.14 • The rotation unit gear motor starts-up, brings it into the dispensing position and simultaneously compresses the ground fig.12 coffee (fig.15).

  • Page 11: Vending Machine Handling

    English • The coffee unit gear motor is activated again 4 - VENDING MACHINE so as to return to the standby position; during this movement the coffee grounds are HANDLING expelled (fig.17). Handling and transport (fig. 18) fig.17 The activation sequence of grinder and coffee doser can be inverted depending on the pre-set programming type (see programming menu).

  • Page 12: Storage

    English Packaging Attention The distributor is protected by polystyrene Avoid : angles and by a transparent polypropylene film - lifting the distributor with ropes or presses (fig.19). - dragging the distributor The automatic distributor will be delivered - turning over or laying the distributor down packaged, assuring both a mechanical guard during transport;...

  • Page 13: Unpacking

    English Unpacking - Remove the key from the drink dispenser receptacle (fig.22). - Free the distributor from the packaging, cutting the protective film in which it is wrapped, along one of the protection angles (fig.20). fig.22 Open the door of the distributor and remove the adhesive tape from the components, listed below: fig.20...

  • Page 14: Safety Standards

    English - remove the polystyrene that blocks the product containers (fig.24) 5 - SAFETY STANDARDS - Before using the automatic distributor, read this manual carefully. - The installation and maintenance operations must be performed exclusively by qualified technical personnel. - For no reason whatsoever must the operator access those parts of the machine that are protected by guards requiring special instruments for their removal.

  • Page 15: Installation

    English - the SAECO International Group declines all responsibility for damage caused to persons 6 - INSTALLATION or property as a consequence of: • Incorrect installation Positioning • Inappropriate electrical and/or water connection The automatic vending machine is not suitable •...

  • Page 16: Water Mains Connection

    (fig.27); fig.26 The SAECO International Group declines all responsibility for inconveniences caused as a result of the failure to observe the above mentioned installation norms.

  • Page 17: Electric Mains Connection

    English - connect the tap to the distributor, using a rigid Electric Mains connection copper or nylon pipe, suitable for foodstuffs and adequate for the purpose of bearing the The distributor is designed to operate with water supply pressure. Should a flexible pipe monophase 230 Volt voltage and is protected be used, it is necessary to assemble the by 10A and 16A fuses.

  • Page 18: Machine Start-Up

    The power cable plug (ref.1, fig.34) as well as the service switch inside the distributor (ref.1, fig. 35) remain live. fig.32 The SAECO International Group declines all responsibility for damage due to the non observance of the aforesaid norms. Machine start-up fig.34...

  • Page 19: Installation

    English Competent technicians only may operate in this 6.5.1 Cleansing and filling of resin- manner, by inserting the special plastic key, based water softener supplied with the distributor, into the door switch, turning it 90° (fig.36). Before installing the water softener in the machine and using it, it is advisable to cleanse the resins and fill the water softener.

  • Page 20: Water Circuit Filling

    English - let the water flow out of the waste pipe until it After the DIAGNOSTIC stage the machine is clear (fig.39). automatically fills the hydraulic circuit of the chamber with water float of the instant drinks boiler and of the boiler for the coffee unit. During this stage, the heating resistance of the boiler remains automatically off.

  • Page 21: Cleaning The Parts In Contact With Foodstuffs

    English - when the hydraulic circuit has been filled, the 6.5.3 Cleaning the parts in contact with heating stage begins which automatically foodstuffs activates the heating elements of the boilers. With the distributor switched on, perform several cleansing cycles of the mixers pressing the Important buttons according to the matters described in When the boiler is completely filled, carry out...

  • Page 22: Product Loading

    English - Remove all the powder chutes, water funnels, Product loading mixing chambers and impellers and silicone tubes; also immerse these parts in the 6.6.1 Container loading prepared solution (fig.44). - the loading of the product containers can be performed without taking them out of their housing;...

  • Page 23: Label Insertion

    English - Make sure there are no lumps; avoid 6.6.2 Label insertion compressing the product or using an excessive quantity, to avoid ageing. We - The labels indicating the product selections suggest filling the containers with the quantity must be inserted in the special slots according of product needed for the consumption to the order indicated (see fig.

  • Page 24: Cup Loading

    English 6.6.3 Cup loading Use only cups designed for automatic vending machines, with a diameter of 70-71 mm, avoid compressing the cups together during loading. ATTENTION: DO NOT TRY TO ROTATE THE CUP DISPENSER MANUALLY. In the installation phase with the cup dispenser completely empty, operate as follows: - Before switching on the vending machine, load a column of cups as long as it is not the...

  • Page 25: Spoon Loading

    English 6.6.4 Spoon loading - Once the loading is completed, replace the counter-weight. (fig.55). - Remove the metal counter-weight from the spoon dispensing box (fig.53). fig.55 - Take care the spoons have no burrs, are not bent and are all placed horizontally. fig.53 - Insert the spoons with their pack wrapping in the column and when they are positioned on...

  • Page 26: Coffee Grounds Bag Insertion

    English 6.6.5 Coffee grounds bag insertion - Take the coffee dregs chute out of its housing. - Put the bag locking spring onto the chute. - Insert the plastic bag, wrapping it around the chute and securing it with the spring (fig.56). - Re-insert the chute in the guide.

  • Page 27: Payment System Installation

    English 6.6.6 Payment system installation - Hook the coin mechanism to the support brackets (fig.58). The distributor does not have a payment system; - Fix the support with the two knobs. any possible damage to the distributor itself and/ or persons and/or property deriving from its - Connect the coin mechanism to the C.P.U.

  • Page 28: Programming

    English NB: seven languages are available, by using the eprom language kit. 7 - PROGRAMMING The programming data can be of two kinds: With the programming procedures described in Ø NUMERICAL DATA this section, it is possible to set all the parameters That is all the data that refers to the water, related to the machine configuration, the setting powder, prices, time and date settings.
  • Page 29 English KEYBOARD (fig.60). Maintenance – “Service” Mode The external keyboard besides being used for a= presel. decaf. test without cup, the selections is also partially used for sugar and spoon programming and maintenance. b = extra milk water test In particular the keys and their functions are: c = without cup test selections complete...
  • Page 30 After entering the code, the display visualises SAECO ELECTRONIC KEY (fig.61) and use the the first function: same configuration for other machines of the same model.
  • Page 31 KEY until a new configuration reading is performed. In order to use the SAECO ELECTRONIC KEY proceed as follows: - Turn off the machine and insert the SAECO ELECTRONIC KEY device into the es.b appropriate connector on the CPU card (ref.1, fig.

  • Page 32: Function Description

    English Function description Key 16 = hot water + cup Key 17 = cup Key 21 = strong decaffeinated coffee TIME-DOSES Key 22 = long decaffeinated coffee Key 23 = decaffeinated coffee with milk This menu allows access to the water and Key 24 = decaffeinated cappuccino product powder dose settings for each available Key 25 = decaffeinated capp-choc...
  • Page 33 English Press ENTER again to confirm the set value and PRICE SELECTIONS the next price is visualised on the display: This menu allows the combination of each single selection (indicated as Key 1 - Key 26) with the “Price 01 0000” prices previously set (indicated with Price 0 ÷...
  • Page 34 “no” (N= disabled); using the keys “+”, “-“, Change giver = option to give the change (with “number”, you change numeric values. the system COGES and RUBBINI – SAECO CARD, set Y) Pressing ENTER again, you confirm the pre-set...
  • Page 35 English Multi-vend = option to visualise the remaining Filters * = step-down counter, with indication for credit for 3 minutes (Y) or re-set it (N) at the end the coffee filter regeneration of the drink dispensing (In any event, does not stop the distributor operation) Clock = enables the clock (by kit) Code = new programming access code Language = language used for displaying all...
  • Page 36 English COINS Total selection count (sales + tests) which cannot be reset This menu is accessed for programming coins (from coin 1 to coin 8) in order to make them COUNT compatible with the system used; therefore verify Total selection count (sales + tests) and total that the coin box channels correspond to the count for each selection.

  • Page 37: Service

    English - When requested if you want to change the By pressing ENTER the following is displayed: code, press ENTER; - The old code will be displayed; “Key 3 to end” - Use the keys “+”, “-“ “number” to compose the new code;...
  • Page 38 English • FAILURE RESET: this resets the failures registered by the distributor and launches a subsequent diagnostic control in order to check that there are no other failures. • COFFEE UNIT CLEANING’: this performs a cycle of the coffee unit (ESPRESSO version). Attention In the presence of faults, this key has the function of scrolling through the list of the...

  • Page 39: Maintenance And Inactivity

    English 9 - MAINTENANCE AND INACTIVITY Cleaning and Loading Attention In order to guarantee the correct functioning of the distributor over time, it is necessary to carry out certain operations regularly, some of which are indispensable for the purpose fig.64 of complying with current health regulations.

  • Page 40: Weekly Cleaning

    English - chute and coffee funnel (fig.67) - empty the liquid waste bin, clean it and/or replace it (fig.69) fig.69 fig.67 Before re-assembling, dry all the elements - Replace the coffee grounds bag (coffee in carefully. grains versions) (fig.70). - pull out the unit to facilitate cleaning (fig.68) and with the small brush, clean any residual coffee powder off the unit.

  • Page 41: Product Loading

    English 9.1.3 Product loading When necessary, take steps to load the products and/or consumable materials of the automatic vending machine. For these operations please refer to the initial installation operations described in Section 4. Maintenance EVERY EACH EACH EVERY EVERY WEEK MONTH 10.000...

  • Page 42: Ordinary And Extraordinary Maintenance

    English 9.2.1 Ordinary and extraordinary - lower filter rod (1) - connecting bar (2) maintenance - guide rods (3) The operations described in this section are Every 10,000 vends we advise you to substitute purely indicative as they are tied to variable gaskets and filters.

  • Page 43: Settings

    English - Using the spanner provided, manually rotate lower filter until it is flush with the cup (fig.75) - Unscrew the screw (1) and replace the filter - Re-assemble everything in inverse order fig.76 - Each complete turn corresponds to a variation of 0.15g.

  • Page 44: Resin Regeneration (Where The Water Softener Is Provided)

    English Resin regeneration (where the - remove the cover and introduce 1.5 kg of normal cooking salt (fig.78) water softener is provided) The regeneration of resins must be performed in relation to the water in the mains network to which the distributor is connected. The table indicated below can be used as a reference: WATER HARDNESS NUMBER OF SELECTIONS...

  • Page 45: Inactivity

    English Inactivity - take steps to clean all the parts in contact with foodstuffs according to the procedures already described; If the automatic vending machine remains - empty the liquid waste bin and clean it inactive for a long time it is necessary to take thoroughly;...

  • Page 46: Dismantling

    English 10 - DISMANTLING Start emptying the products and water as described in the previous paragraph. For the purpose of dismantling, you are advised to disassemble the machine dividing the parts according to their composition (plastic, metal etc). Afterwards, deliver the subdivided parts to specialised companies.

  • Page 47: Errors

    English 1 1 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR THE MOST COMMON FAILURES OR ERRORS In SERVICE mode, failures or faults, when present are immediately displayed in the follow manner: Display message Probable cause E01 - CUPS - Lack of cups - Cup presence microswitch failure E02 - GRINDER - Lack of coffee - Grinder jammed...
  • Page 48 English The alarm E16- CAPACITY is a mere signal, which does not block the machine, but does indicate a progressive reduction of the water delivery in the pump-solenoid valve circuit or an inefficiency of the volume meter (small fan) or the presence of limescale deposit on the solenoid valves;...
  • Page 49 = COUNTER = 24V VALIDATOR CONNECTOR = OBLITERATOR CONNECTOR = PC PROGRAMMING CONNECTOR = DATA COLLATION CONNECTOR = SAECO ELECTRONIC KEY CONNECTOR = EXECUTIVE CONNECTOR (MASTER) = PUSHBUTTON PANEL CONNECTOR = 24V INPUT CONNECTOR = MDB CONNECTOR = EXECUTIVE CONNECTOR (SLAVE)
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