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Silvia PID Installation Guide
Step B13 – Power up!
Your PID installation is now complete. Before you plug Silvia back in to a power
outlet, make sure that the main power switch, the brew switch, the hot water switch, and
the steam switch are all in the "off" position. It is very easy to accidentally toggle these
switches "on" during installation. Also, make sure that all panels have been replaced.
If you have not previously checked the following (partial) list of critical items, you
should go back and do so prior to plugging in the machine:
• Are the power supply wires and splitters at the main switch secure?
• Are the ends of the new high voltage SSR leads secure at both the thermostat and
the SSR ?
• Did you make sure that any bare conductors were covered or otherwise insulated
where you bypassed the old thermostat with the new SSR leads?
• Are the high voltage SSR leads routed according to our recommendations?
• Are you sure that the green ground wire was properly and securely connected at
both ends?
• Did you double check the location and security of the wire connections at the
digital controller?
• Are the terminals on the SSR covered with an insulating safety cover?
• Do you have the recommended clearance between the SSR and the back splash
panel?
Only after you are satisfied that all of your wiring is correct and secure, and you are
not in contact with the machine, then plug Silvia back in to a power outlet, preferably
one protected by a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter). Assuming that the GFCI does
not trip (give it a few seconds), and that there are no outward signs of problems (smoke,
sparks, burning electrical smell, etc), then turn on the main power switch.
After a second or two, your PID will display the current boiler surface temperature, as
measured at the thermocouple. If your kit includes a controller with a 2-line display, then
current set point will display immediately. The controller has already been tuned, and the
correct set point and PID parameters pre-programmed. There will probably be no need
for you to modify this programming (although changing the set point, to suit your
favorite espresso blends and taste preferences, is simple).
Silvia will reach its set point quickly, probably well within 5 minutes. We recommend,
however, that whenever possible you allow Silvia a full warm up before brewing espresso
(30 minutes or more is ideal). This will help the group head, the portafilter, and the rest
of Silvia's brew system to fully heat up.
At this point, you are done and can follow Rancilio's instructions for brewing espresso.
Enjoy!
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