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- Page 1 Valenta 15 15-lb. Commercial Fluid Bed Coffee Roaster Manual 708 S. Clearwater Loop Ste 105 Post Falls, ID 83854 www.coffeecrafters.com Phone (509)228-6916 info@coffeecrafters.com Copyright © 2024 Coffee Crafters LLC All Rights Reserved Rev 3 Coffee Crafters -|...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
About Us ................................. 4 Our Mission ..............................4 Our Vision ............................... 4 Valenta 15 Model Complete Roasting & Bean Cooling System Specifications ..........5 Warranty And Guarantee............................6 Valenta 15 Model Warranty ........................... 6 What Is Not Covered by The Warranty ......................6 Assembly And Installation .............................. - Page 3 Troubleshooting Figure 1.1 ........................41 Troubleshooting Figure 1.3 ........................42 Troubleshooting Figure 1.4 – SSR Connections ..................43 Troubleshooting Figure 1.5 – Contactors ....................44 Wiring Diagram USA ..........................45 Wiring Diagram EUR ..........................46 Part List ................................47 Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -|...
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Page 4: Introduction
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 –... -
Page 5: Valenta 15 Model Complete Roasting & Bean Cooling System Specifications
Valenta 15 Coffee Roaster Energy Efficient Fluid Bed Coffee Roasting System Valenta 15 Complete Roasting & Bean Cooling System Specifications Up to 90 lbs. per hour Roaster Production 9-10 minutes Roast Time Stand-alone chaff cyclone system Chaff Collection External 15 lbs. capacity... -
Page 6: Warranty And Guarantee
Warranty and Guarantee Valenta 15 Model Warranty Your Valenta 15 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. - Page 7 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.
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Page 8: Assembly And Installation
6-inch gap between the back vent pipes and the wall. Hardware Packages Your Valenta 15 roaster comes with all the fittings and hardware needed to assemble the roaster. Not included is the electrical cord or ducting. A complete list of included hardware and fittings and listed below. - Page 9 2 roast Chamber Gaskets (extras) Roast Chamber Release Handle Hood/Loading Chute Bean Cooler Exhaust Fitting Bean Cooler Handles x2 Power Distribution Box and Tube Hermetheus Co-Pilot Manual and Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation...
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Page 10: Taking Roaster Off The Pallet
Step 3: Screw the four provided black screws back into the holes the zinc screws holding the shipping brackets came out of on the front and back of the roaster as pictured below. FRONT BACK Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation... -
Page 11: Installing Hood
VALENTA 15 HOOD INSTALLATION Slide the hood over the top of the roaster as pictured above. Secure the hood with the provided 8/32 screw and tighten down. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation... -
Page 12: Thermometer
Velcro and install it on the bracket as shown in the pictures on the next page. The bottom of the thermometer should be even with the bottom of the thermometer bracket. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation... -
Page 13: Mounting The Thermometer Bracket To Roaster
Tighten with two 8/32 screws. Use the other 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 and press firmly. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation... -
Page 14: Attaching Probe
Step 1: Bring wire behind thermometer and plug into bottom of thermometer being careful to insert it into the correct slots. You will not get any readings from the probe if the wire is installed backwards. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation... -
Page 15: Attaching Loading Chute
Place the Loading Chute into the opening of the Hood as pictured below. The Loading Chute will latch onto the Hood and should stay securely. There is no need to attach the chute with hardware or tape. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation... -
Page 16: Installing Power Distribution Block And Tube
Please note, the tube should secure to the hole on the box, the screws will not fit otherwise. Note: We recommend having an electrician wire the roaster for you based on your building’s electrical setup. Tube Power Distribution Box Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation... -
Page 17: Assembling The Cyclone
2. Remove the Cyclone Top from the box and grab the cyclone hardware kit located in the accessory kit. 3. Use the hardware to secure the Cyclone Top to the Cyclone as shown in the picture to the right. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation... -
Page 18: Assembling The Bean Cooler
Once in place, secure it with the provided 8/32 keps nuts. 7. Once the fitting is secure, use the provided high temp tape to cover the seem between the fitting and the duct. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation... -
Page 19: Installing Exhaust Blower
4. VERY IMPORTANT! All of the duct joints and seams on the discharge and intake sides 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... -
Page 20: Installing Ducting
Use the diagram below to see how the ducting setup should look and then adjust the run from the blower to the outside as needed. The parts in are duct fittings that are provided by Coffee Crafters. All other ducting parts must be provided by the customer. USE ONLY RIGID DUCTING Recommended Ducting Setup... - Page 21 The exit point can be taller or shorter depending on your needs, but this should give you a general idea of what it should look like. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation...
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Page 22: Ventilation Installation
Ventilation Installation The Valenta 15 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. -
Page 23: Light Kit Installation
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... -
Page 24: Temperature Switch
Temperature Switch The information contained here originated from the manufacturer, LOVE. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation... -
Page 25: Helpful Tips
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... -
Page 26: Roasting
Exhaust Blower switch If this is your first roast of the day, preheat your Valenta 15 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). -
Page 27: Turn On System Power Switch
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... -
Page 28: Set Bean Loft
ON position, even if the setting is ZERO. Make sure to always have the loft ON when the heat elements are ON or you will damage your Roaster! Airflow simulation Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Roasting... -
Page 29: Load Beans In Top Green Bean Hopper
Make sure your air loft adjustment is on prior to pouring in the beans. Load the beans into bean hopper by pouring the beans down the loading chute. We recommend using food grade buckets for the pouring process. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Roasting... -
Page 30: Turn On Heating Element
If roasting below a 2 lb. batch, the bean temperature may not read accurately. Roasting on the Valenta 15 is very easy. Never leave your roaster unattended. If you lose your bean loft you will ruin your batch and possibly damage your Roaster. -
Page 31: Roasting Complete: Cool The Beans
Pull blast gate knob prior to dumping beans into the bean cooler. Close blast gate when cooling is complete. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Roasting... - Page 32 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...
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Page 33: Coffee Bean Education
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... -
Page 34: Green Coffee Been Abbreviations And Meanings
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... -
Page 35: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
A vacuum will remove the dust and beans then you can wipe out this area with a damp cloth. Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Maintenance and Troubleshooting... -
Page 36: Exhaust Tubing
(See YouTube video on venting) Exterior Surfaces 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... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Coffee Crafters roasters are 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 our YouTube channel on changing most of the machine components. -
Page 38: Bean Loft Motor Won't Run
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... -
Page 39: Both Heat Elements Won't Turn On
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... -
Page 40: Both Elements Running But Roasts Take Too Long
Air coming out of 1. Dump gate needs 1. See video on adjusting Dump Gate Dump Gate. adjusting. (Coming soon) Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Maintenance and Troubleshooting... -
Page 41: Troubleshooting Figure 1.1
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... -
Page 42: Troubleshooting Figure 1.3
SSR-2 SSR-1 SSR-3 Contactor-1 Contactor-3 Contactor-2 Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Maintenance and Troubleshooting... -
Page 43: Troubleshooting Figure 1.4 - Ssr Connections
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... -
Page 44: Troubleshooting Figure 1.5 - Contactors
Noark Contactors Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Maintenance and Troubleshooting... -
Page 45: Wiring Diagram Usa
USA Wiring Diagram (coming soon) Rev 1 Crafters -| Wiring Diagram... -
Page 46: Wiring Diagram Eur
EUR Wiring Diagram (coming soon) Rev 1 Crafters -| Wiring Diagram... -
Page 47: Part List
V15-RCA-2000 Roaster Light JT1MCJSGP pinyuan_JC8001 Single Potentiometer (loft) 023-638 Starter Capacitor #24-3 capacitor chansen Switch x2 KCD4 30A Temperature Controller TCS-4020 Thermometer SK-86460-03 Thermometer Bracket A9-HTM-1000 Thermometer Bracket Base V15-TBS-1000 Wye Duct 6x6x6 Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Part List... - Page 48 Rev 1 Coffee Crafters -| Part List...
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