About Us ................................. 4 Our Mission ..............................4 Our Vision ............................... 4 Valenta 7 Model Complete Roasting & Bean Cooling System Specifications ..........5 Warranty And Guarantee............................6 Valenta 7 Model Warranty ..........................6 What Is Not Covered by The Warranty ......................6 Assembly And Installation ..............................
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Troubleshooting Figure 1.1 ........................40 Troubleshooting Figure 1.3 ........................41 Troubleshooting Figure 1.4 – SSR Connections ..................42 Troubleshooting Figure 1.5 – Contactors ....................43 Wiring Diagram USA ..........................44 Wiring Diagram EUR ..........................45 Part List ................................46 Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -|...
From the response we have received from customers and at coffee shows I think we succeeded.” Coffee Crafters designed and began selling its Artisan V fluid bed coffee roaster in August 2013. “We built the Artisan roaster specifically to serve small roasters or those new to the industry”, says Lathrop. “The installation is similar to your home clothes dryer –...
Warranty and Guarantee Valenta 7 Model Warranty Your Valenta 7 Roaster has been manufactured and tested to the highest quality standards by Coffee Crafters. This Limited Warranty covers defects in material or workmanship on new Valenta roasters. The Warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is non-transferable. Only consumers purchasing roasters from Coffee Crafters may obtain coverage under our limited warranty.
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Day Complete Satisfaction & Money-Back Guarantee We want you to be fully satisfied with every item that you purchase from Coffee Crafters. If you are not satisfied with an item that you have purchased, you may return the item within 30 days of purchase date for a full refund of the purchase price, minus the shipping, handling, or other additional charges.
6-inch gap between the back vent pipes and the wall. Hardware Packages Your Valenta 7 roaster comes with all the fittings and hardware needed to install the chaff collector, roaster, bean cooler and exhaust blower. Not included is the electrical cord or ducting on the discharge side of the exhaust blower.
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ASSEMBLING YOUR VALENTA 7 ROASTER ACCESSORY KIT Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation...
VALENTA 7 HOOD MAST INSTALLATION Slide the mast over the 4 protruding studs on the back of the roaster. Secure the studs with 4 – 8/32 keps nuts and tighten down. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation...
To install it on the thermometer bracket, remove the plastic from the Velcro and install on the bracket as shown in the picture below. The bottom of the thermometer should be even with the bottom of the thermometer bracket. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation...
Tighten with two 8/32 keps nuts. Use 8/32 screw to attach bracket to the base. Step 2: Peel the sticker off the back of Step 3: Secure thermometer to the thermometer Velcro strips. thermometer bracket as shown and press firmly. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation...
Attaching the Thermocouple Probe Step 1: Bring wire behind thermometer and plug into bottom of thermometer being careful to insert it into the correct slots. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation...
Lift the mast up to reveal the loading area on top of the roaster. Place the loading chute over the hole in the top of the roaster as pictured below, with the rivet side facing the back of the roaster. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation...
1. Install the electrical cord or rigid conduit to the power distribution block on the back of the roaster. For rigid conduit connection remove the cord grip and install the proper conduit connector. Note: We recommend installing a pigtail and plug to ease in moving the roaster for cleaning. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation...
5. VERY IMPORTANT! All of the duct joints and seams on the discharge side of the blower must be sealed with high temperature tape. The discharge exhaust ducts are under pressure and will leak smoke into the roasting area if not sealed. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation...
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5’’ exhaust duct runs should not exceed 65 feet. Deduct 5 feet for every 90-degree elbow in the run. 6’’ exhaust duct runs should not exceed 50 feet. Deduct 5 feet for every 90-degree elbow in the run. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation...
***Please note, this image is used to show how the exhaust blower is hooked up to the roaster but the blower can be moved to either side of the roaster as you see fit. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation...
Ventilation Installation The Valenta 7 roaster must be exhausted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as documented in the prior section of this manual. The roaster exhaust system must be independent of all other systems. Exhaust Penetrations Any wall or ceiling penetration of ducts that transfer roaster exhaust must meet the International Building Code fire-resistance rating and cannot be located within any fire-blocking* and/or draft-stopping* areas.
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Position the light as shown below for optimum brightness inside the hopper. DO NOT put the light into the chute, this will cause the light to melt! Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation...
3. Visit our website for roasting tips, the green bean distributor map, and more! www.coffeecrafters.com You are now ready to roast coffee. Proceed to the next section of this manual for initial testing and roasting instructions. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation...
Exhaust Blower switch If this is your first roast of the day, preheat your Valenta 7 Roaster before you start roasting by turning on the loft to 3 and heat to 10 until you see the roast air temperature read 450 degrees F (usually 1 minute).
Step 3: Turn on System Power Switch The system power switch is the single red switch to the left. As a safety feature the heat elements cannot be turned on with the system power switch in the off position. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Roasting...
CAUTION: Never let the beans stop lofting with the heat elements on. You will burn your beans and possibly damage your Roaster. Airflow simulation Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Roasting...
Load the beans into bean hopper by moving the hood up and pouring the beans down the loading chute. We recommend using a 2-gallon food grade bucket for the pouring process as it will hold 7 lbs. of green beans. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Roasting...
If roasting below a 200-grams batch, the bean temperature may not read accurately. Roasting on the Valenta 7 is very easy. Never leave your roaster unattended. If you lose your bean loft you will ruin your batch and possibly damage your Roaster. Coffee beans will catch on fire if they stop circulating!
Pull knob out for cooling. Open prior to dumping Roasted beans. Close after the cooling cycle. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Roasting...
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After your beans are sufficiently cooled down, return the cooling knob to its original position closing the air tube under the perforated tray. Our tray is designed to be removed for easy pouring of roasted beans. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Roasting...
Another great, but expensive, storage option is to keep beans in vacuum sealed bags. Vacuum packed beans do not need to be monitored as much since they are not exposed to oxygen and atmospheric moisture. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Coffee Bean Education...
17/18 – Refers to screen size. The larger bean size generally correlates to a higher quality bean. Rioy Taints – Defect in the bean resulted from an over ripened cherry. Quaker – Defect in bean. Unripe cherry. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Coffee Bean Education...
Please note, this image is used to show how the exhaust blower is hooked up to the roaster but the blower can be moved to either side of the roaster as you see fit. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Any excess liquid could damage electrical components. The body of the Roaster can be washed down with a damp cloth or mild detergent. Do not use industrial spray cleaners/degreasers on your roaster. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Coffee Crafters roasters were designed from the ground up to be very easy to operate and maintain. All wiring is color coded and labeled. Additionally, videos are available on changing most of the machine components.
Note: A tripped system power fuse is an indication that a fault has occurred in the system. If by resetting the fuse, it does not come on, call the manufacturer. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Cause(s) Solution Speed control 1. SSR-3 has failed. 1. Replace SSR-3. knob will not 2. Motor speed control 2. Replace motor speed control potentiometer. reduce bean loft potentiometer has failed. motor RPM. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Air coming out of 1. Dump gate needs 1. See video on adjusting Dump Gate Dump Gate. adjusting. (Insert QR code to video) Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Troubleshooting Figure 1.1 Image of Roaster with the front panel removed. Electricals with back panel removed. Wiring connection of controllers underneath the lid. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Note that the SSR’s are installed with the writing upside down. Potentiometer connections are on the top, power connections are on the bottom. SSR 3 Motor Speed Control Module SSR 1 and 2 Heat Control Modules Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
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