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- Page 1 HERMAL ERVER YSTEM T.S.S. Operating and Service Manual MODELS 145-3 180-3 350-3 145-4 180-4 350-4 145-8 180-8 350-8 Revision - March 1997...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................3 OPERATING DESCRIPTION ..................4-5 Function Indicator Lights ......................4 Brewing Function Pads......................5 Procedure for Making Coffee ..................... 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................6-9 Plumber's Installation Instructions ....................6 Water Temperature and Adjustments ..................7 Adjusting Brew Level......................... 8 Adjusting Post Brew Buzzer ....................... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The VKI “Thermal Server System” (T.S.S.) series of brewers incorporates the latest advancements in materials and electronics to provide optimum performance, quality and long service. Brewing begins the instant the cycle is initiated and remains consistent regardless of water pressure variations and hot water faucet operation during the brew cycle. -
Page 4: Operating Description
OPERATING DESCRIPTION FUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHTS Green LED Brewer is ready to brew coffee. OFF: Brewer is heating water in tank to proper brewing temperature. Amber LED Brewer is brewing. Red LED Flashing: Brewer is in AUTO BREW mode and will automatically start the brew cycle as soon as water in the tank reaches proper brewing temperature;... -
Page 5: Brewing Function Pads
OPERATING DESCRIPTION BREWING FUNCTION PADS Multi-brew selection mode lets you select brew volume (REGULAR or HALF) by simply pressing desired brew selector pad. The green LED will light on the selector pad you have pressed. The amber BREWING LED will also light indicating the brew cycle has been initiated. The green LED on selected brew cycle pad will remain on during the brew cycle. -
Page 6: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read and follow installation instructions carefully before plugging in machine to electrical outlet. 1. Remove machine from shipping carton. It is strongly recommended to perform a visual inspection of the machine inside out checking for loose connections on either control board or for damage to outlet valve that might have been caused by mishandling during shipping. -
Page 7: Water Temperature And Adjustments
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Put top cover back and turn power switch to ON. Measure water temperature inside tank and adjust it to the recommended brewing temperature for your area (according to elevation). NOTE Recommended water temperature in tank at sea level is 205° to 206° F. For every 500 ft. above sea level, you should set water temperature inside tank 1°... -
Page 8: Adjusting Brew Level
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10. Press REGULAR BREW selector pad and monitor amount of water dispensed. The brew level will reach about 10 cups. ADJUSTING BREW LEVEL IMPORTANT: The water temperature must be at brew READY before brew level can be adjusted. Turning the AUTO BREW feature off by setting the jumper from pin 1&2 to pin 2&3 (manual operation) allows the service technician to set brew level without waiting for machine to reach brew temperature. -
Page 9: Adjusting Post Brew Buzzer
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13. Adjust post brew buzzer. ADJUSTING POST BREW BUZZER The post brew buzzer function is factory set at 60 seconds. This means that it takes approximately 60 seconds for the buzzer to be activated after the brew function has been completed. Ideally, the buzzer should sound when the last drop of coffee has dripped out from the brew basket. -
Page 10: Functions Control And Procedure
FUNCTION CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES FACTORY SETTINGS FOR REAR CONTROL BOARD FUNCTIONS • • BREW: Set at (-) mark to yield 10 cups (48 fl. oz./1.42 liter) in 2 minutes, 25 seconds ± 10 seconds. Adjustment information is available on page 8. ‚... -
Page 11: Safety Features
SAFETY FEATURES All T.S.S. series brewers are equipped with several safety features to ensure that the unit does not operate should a problem arise. These safety features are described below. • A secondary water level probe prevents that water tank from overfilling should lime and calcium build-up accumulate on the primary water level probe. -
Page 12: Temperature Settings
TEMPERATURE SETTINGS The Thermal Server System’s advanced electronic design produces the correct, recommended brewing temperatures resulting in proper extraction and full bodied, flavorful coffee in every cup. The drawing below shows the temperatures at various brewing stages, and other useful information. Please note that this information applies for equipment with the original factory settings. -
Page 13: Deliming The Water Tank
DELIMING THE WATER TANK To maintain the system at peak performance, it is necessary to periodically clean the lime and calcium build-up in the water tank. We recommend the following procedure: Remove the brewer's top cover by removing front cover screw. Remove the tank top cover by removing four screws. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING - POWER Page 14 9703 T.S.S. MANUAL... -
Page 15: Heat
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Page 16: Brewing
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Page 17: Plumbing
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Page 18: Warning / Auto
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Page 19: Miscellaneous - Problem / Solution
TROUBLESHOOTING - MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEM SOLUTION • Water fills overflow safety cup and keeps shutting Tank is boiling due to too high of a temperature setting. the machine off. Decrease temperature setting by turning TEMP dial on control board counterclockwise. • Machine was moved. -
Page 20: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM - 120 VOLT Page 20 9703 T.S.S. MANUAL... -
Page 21: 240 Volt
WIRING DIAGRAM - 240 VOLT T.S.S. MANUAL 9703 Page... -
Page 22: Specifications
9.5” 18” 34 lbs. 3500 U.S. / CDN ALL OF THE THERMAL SERVER SYSTEMS MANUFACTURED BY VKI TECHNOLOGIES ARE C.S.A. APPROVED AND U.L. LISTED. IF YOU REQUIRE MORE INFORMATION ON THIS SUBJECT, PLEASE CONTACT VKI CUSTOMER SERVICE. Page 22 9703... -
Page 23: Parts Identification
PARTS IDENTIFICATION DECALS AND ACCESSORIES DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Fascia, Selection Panel --- Filterfresh M026117 --- Red Carpet M026120 --- Selena, English M026118 --- Selena, French M026119 Decals, Thermal Server --- Filterfresh Logo M016372 --- Red Carpet Logo M016371 --- Selena Logo M016374 --- Selena, Decal, “Placez Votre Tasse Ici”... -
Page 24: Complete System Assembly
PARTS IDENTIFICATION COMPLETE SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Page 24 9703 T.S.S. MANUAL... - Page 25 PARTS IDENTIFICATION COMPLETE SYSTEM ASSEMBLY ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Screw, 6-32 x 5/16, Truss T620541 Bracket, Overflow Cup K021625C2 Back Panel, Weld Assembly L411170C2 Strain Relief - for models 145-x and 180-x M019698 - for model 350-x M019695 Screw, 8-32 x 3/8 RD T820611 Plate, Service Cord - for models 145-x and 180-x K011600C2...
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Page 26: Water Tank Assembly
PARTS IDENTIFICATION WATER TANK ASSEMBLY ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Water Level Probe Weld Assembly L111182 Rubber Grommet M014006 Weld Assembly, Water Tank L411147 Thermal Cutoff Switch - for 145-x and 180-x M019690 - for 350-x M019699 Clip, Thermal Cutoff - for 145-x and 180-x K011602 - for 350-x K011976... -
Page 27: Inlet Valve Assembly
PARTS IDENTIFICATION INLET VALVE ASSEMBLY ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Snap Plug, .875 M019693 Inlet Valve Bracket K021322C2 Inlet Hose, Braided K015127 Restrictor, Inlet Valve M013046 Spring, Tube Protector M017039 Hose Clamp, Metal, 3/4” T019051 Nut, Tinnerman, 8-32 P019553 Inlet Valve M029052 Screw, 8-32 x 1/2, Truss T820841... - Page 28 Page 28 9703 T.S.S. MANUAL...