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Chute Clean-Out Tool Fuse Replacement and Reset Switches Tips and Troubleshooting Electrical Diagrams 31-32 Approvals inside back cover s.r.l. La Marzocco Technical Center - Loc. Pian Di San Bartolo 50010 Via Bolognese Firenze, Italy t: +39. f: +39. L.L.C. 055.4026358 055.4026359...
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This manual includes information about how to maintain and troubleshoot your Swift EPS optimal performance. Please review it carefully. La Marzocco International | USA • La Marzocco Technical Center s.r.l. | Italy...
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Components Verify that all parts are included when you receive your new Swift EPS (a) Grinder (b) Two bean hoppers and lids (c) Drip tray (d) Fuse pulling tool (e) Screwdriver (f) Cleaning brush (g) 22 mm. Portafilter baskets (h) Tamper cover lid (i) Fuses (inside tamper cover lid) (j) Long-arm L-key 3/32 hex size (k) Grinder discharge clean-out tool...
Voltage Single phase 220 VAC or Single phase 110 VAC Amperage 7.5 amps, 220 VAC or 15 amps, 110 VAC Bean Hopper Capacity 1.8 kg/4 lbs. each La Marzocco International | USA • La Marzocco Technical Center s.r.l. | Italy...
Installation The Swift EPS is easy to install. However, there are several important considerations to keep in mind. The Swift EPS requires a grounded 110v, 15 amp (or 220v, 7.5 amp) power supply. It also requires a minimum 16” x 16” (406 mm x 406 mm) space on the counter.
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Leave space above the Swift EPS (4) Open the bean gates. (5) Turn on the grinder by engaging the main power switch. The red light will come on. La Marzocco International | USA • La Marzocco Technical Center s.r.l. | Italy...
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Engaging the Portafilter The portafilter engages directly to the Swift EPS Since the Swift EPS has no watertight seal, it is not necessary to force the portafilter into place. Engage the portafilter with only a light amount of force. If the grinder shifts on the counter top, you are using too much force.
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The tamping motor continues to run for 1-3 seconds, “polishing” the tamped coffee. Remove prepared portafilter La Marzocco International | USA • La Marzocco Technical Center s.r.l. | Italy...
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Flashing indicator lights The red indicator lights will flash for a number of reasons. These are summarized below: • You attempted to start the process with a full portafilter. • The safety timer has run out due to an empty bean hopper, a closed bean gate, or a plugged bean hopper chute.
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Note: There are many variables that can affect coffee, including temperature, humidity, and freshness of the roast. All of these can cause slight variations in shot times. La Marzocco International | USA • La Marzocco Technical Center s.r.l. | Italy...
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Adjusting Dose Quantity The Swift EPS is set to dose approximately 16 to 18 WARNING grams of coffee in 22mm basket provided with the grinder. It is possible to change the dosage quantity HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE by raising or lowering the height of the impeller. DISCONNECT FROM Additionally, the Swift EPS is able to dose different...
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(5) Ensure that the set screw is against the flat side of the tamper shaft. Retighten the set screw in the collar of the tamper shaft coupling. (6) Reassemble. Retighten set screw La Marzocco International | USA • La Marzocco Technical Center s.r.l. | Italy...
Daily Cleaning Daily cleaning of the Swift EPS is important to the WARNING quality of your coffee beverages and to the mechanical life of the equipment. When the cleaning HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE instructions are carried out each day, there will be DISCONNECT FROM little chance of old coffee residue spoiling the flavor POWER SUPPLY BEFORE...
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(5) Lift the bean hopper from its position. (Hold the bean gate closed while removing the bean hopper.) Remove bean hoppers (6) With a small brush, clean the burr chamber. La Marzocco International | USA • La Marzocco Technical Center s.r.l. | Italy...
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(7) Vacuum coffee fragments and loose grounds from the burr chamber. Vacuum (8) Wipe the inside of the bean hopper with a soft cloth to remove coffee oils. Wipe (9) Repeat for both right and left bean hoppers. (10) Reassemble unit. CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT Do not operate without bean hoppers in place...
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(2) Lift off the tamper cover lid. Tamper cover lid removal (3) Press and hold the shaft lock to prevent the shaft from turning. Hold shaft lock firmly La Marzocco International | USA • La Marzocco Technical Center s.r.l. | Italy...
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(4) With your thumb and forefinger, press against the impeller flats. Turn the impeller clockwise, as viewed from below, to remove. Remove the reverse-threaded impeller www.lamarzocco.com...
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Clean the impeller with a soft, dry cloth. Clean portafilter engagement area Clean impeller (6) Reinstall the impeller by turning counter clockwise. (7) Reconnect the Swift EPS to its power supply. La Marzocco International | USA • La Marzocco Technical Center s.r.l. | Italy...
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Burr change-out Periodic burr replacement is required. While the WARNING ceramic burrs used in the Swift EPS have a much longer life expectancy than normal steel burrs, it is HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE still necessary to watch your coffee for the tell-tale DISCONNECT FROM signs of burr wear.
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(4) Slide the two grind adjustor knobs from the shafts. (5) Remove the four perimeter grinder cover screws. Lift off cover. Remove screws Lift off cover La Marzocco International | USA • La Marzocco Technical Center s.r.l. | Italy...
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(6) Remove adjustor clamp from grinder head and remove adjusting mechanism. Loosen adjustor clamp Remove adjusting mechanism www.lamarzocco.com...
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(7) Rotate burr collar several revolutions counterclockwise, until free. Rotate Lift off La Marzocco International | USA • La Marzocco Technical Center s.r.l. | Italy...
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(8) Remove the three burr mounting screws from both upper and lower burrs. Remove lower screws Remove upper screws (9) Clean burr engagement surface with a towel or brush. Wipe clean www.lamarzocco.com...
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Position burr (12) Reassemble. Use a small amount of food grade grease on the upper burr mount threads when reinstalling. La Marzocco International | USA • La Marzocco Technical Center s.r.l. | Italy...
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Chute clean-out tool Occasionally the chute between the grinders and WARNING tamping chamber may become clogged, causing the fuse (resettable or replacable) to trip. In addition to HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE replacing or resetting the fuse, it is important to DISCONNECT FROM remove the clogged grounds.
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(3) Pull the panel door down and away, then unplug the ground wire, to expose the control Remove screws (2) electronics. Pull down Pull out La Marzocco International | USA • La Marzocco Technical Center s.r.l. | Italy...
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(4) Remove the fuse using the tool provided. Note: A damaged fuse is identifiable by a broken filament and discoloration of the fuse glass. (5) Replace the damaged fuse with the correctly rated fuse. (See electrical schematic, page 31-32) (6) Replace cover and screws.
However, ultimately the look and taste of the espresso is the final arbiter of a shot’sacceptability. You must determine when everything is just right. La Marzocco International | USA • La Marzocco Technical Center s.r.l. | Italy...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (* Items are for techs) Push start buttons and NOTHING happens. - Check that the electrical plug is fully inserted - Switch the on/off switch to the on position (the light should be lit) *Check fuses Push the start button and the LIGHTS FLASH. - The portafilter is not fully engaged - The portafilter is already full - The tamper is stuck in the full or up position (see tamper...
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Shot gushes out at first and then slows down. Adjust finish height of impeller Inconsistent shot times Adjust finish height of impeller Change worn burrs La Marzocco International | USA • La Marzocco Technical Center s.r.l. | Italy...
Electrical diagrams Serial numbers up to 655 TIME-OUT TIME DELAY OFF GRINDER TAMPER FULL LIMIT SWITCH WHITE LEFT RIGHT WHITE PORTA-FILTER IN LIMIT SWITCH 115 VAC 230 VAC ON/OFF 115/230 VAC SWITCH BLACK WHITE BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE CAP.
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MANUAL MANUAL RESET RESET BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE CAP. WHITE BLACK COUNTER YELLOW/GREEN FUSE NO. FUNCTION CONTROL AMPERAGE TRANSFORMER 125mA FAST ACTING TAMPER MOTOR 1A TIME DELAY La Marzocco International | USA • La Marzocco Technical Center s.r.l. | Italy...
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