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Safety Precautions: Espresso machines have numerous potential hazards, and it is of paramount importance to Synesso that people servicing our machines take all necessary precautions to ensure their personal safety. Please note and follow the safety stickers on the machine.
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Philips Head Screwdrivers: #2 short, #2 long and #1 • Flat Head Screwdrivers: #2 short, #2 medium, #2 long, #1 and large screwdriver to use as a pry bar • Pen and paper • Hand cleaner • Towels www.synesso.com / info@synesso.com...
Chloride 0 ppm - any Chlorides can be corrosive and harmful 6.5cm / 2.5" Total Alkalinity Less than 100 ppm Chlorine 0 ppm View of top of Iron 0 ppm 1 group machine Steam handle Front of machine www.synesso.com / info@synesso.com...
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Cyncra™ espresso machine. Site Preparation The Cyncra must be placed on a level horizontal surface that can be easily cleaned and is capable of sustaining the weight of the machine, grinders, and associated equipment (see specifications for acutal weights of machines).
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(located on the right hand, bottom, rear corner). Run this hose to the floor drain or floor sink. NOTE: The Cyncra requires a minimum of 35 PSI of line pressure to have the steam tank auto-filling system function properly.
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Specifications for the Cyncra Line of Semi Automatic Espresso Machines Model 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group Voltage Hertz 50 / 60 50 / 60 50 / 60 Amps - max draw Brew and Steam Specifications: Watts per Element, Steam Tank...
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• Clockwise to INCREASE pressure • Counterclockwise to DECREASE pressure 9. Please allow at least ½ hour of “warm up” time before using your Cyncra espresso machine to brew shots or steam milk. The steam gauge should read a minimum of 1.1 Bar.
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Hydraulic System Overview The hydraulic system in the Synesso is comprised of all parts through which water flows starting with where it enters the machine from the water treatment/filtration system. This chapter will detail the flow of water and some of the associated electrical componentry.
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Pump and Motor: Synesso uses a Fluid-o-tec rotary vane pump which boosts incoming water pres- Water to sure to 9 bar when the motor is activated. steam tank Pressure can be adjusted by loosening the Water to nut on the right side fitting and then turning...
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Brew Gauge: The brew gauge reflects the pressure in the brewing system. On a standard Cyncra, there is one gauge for the entire brewing system; on a Hydra, each brew tank has its own brew gauge. The gauge normally moves between 3-5 bar (resting pressure) to 9 bar (brewing pressure) and up to 12 bar (expansion pressure) at which point the expansion valve opens and releases the excess pressure.
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Water Inlet Components (cont.): Cold Water Valve: Synesso has 2 valves which provide water to the Americano (tea) spout: the hot water valve and this cold water valve. The cold water input allows the user to moderate the temperature at the spout to make drinks appropriate temperatures for their customers.
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Pressure continues to build until the temperature probes sense the temperatures are to the set points and then keep this pres- sure inside for use in heating milk, maintaining a hot water supply, and pre-heating the brew water in the heat exchanger tubes. www.synesso.com / info@synesso.com...
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352) deliver the pre- heated water to the brew tanks. Brew tank: Synesso’s brew tanks are solid stainless steel, welded internally and externally in order to be leak-proof and thermally stable. Each brew tank has its own isolated system, from the water...
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Cuts power to the element if the temperature exceeds 280° F. overload switch: Thermal probes: 2K ohm probes have been part of the Synesso machines since serial number 229 (prior to this, 100 ohm probes were standard). These probes are highly sensitive and send thermal data to the PID controller to control the temperature within the steam tank.
Electrical System The electrical system in a Cyncra is relatively straighforward. This chapter will cover the fundamentals of the electrical layout and function of the electrical features of the machine. SAFETY NOTE: Please use caution when working on any part of the Synesso electri- cal system.
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Since the 2 boxes (pictured top: 3 group box, bottom 1 group) have many of the same components, they have been labeled with numbers for matching components and the descriptions follow in the next pages. www.synesso.com / info@synesso.com...
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Transfers signals from display board to power board 13. Level probe Connect level probes to power board and ground connectors: 14. Level probe and low Used to adjust the sensitivity of the probe system level probe adjusment potentiometers: www.synesso.com / info@synesso.com...
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Controls voltage to steam tank heating elements (located on lid in 2 & 3 group machines) 24. Heat sink: Dissipates heat produced by the steam tank element relays (located on lid in 2 & 3 group machines) www.synesso.com / info@synesso.com...
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Cyncra Electrical Box Progression as of October 1, 2008 Date Starting S/N Change By Feb 05 Pump relay moved from side to bottom mounting position By April 05 3 Gp machines, 2 amp glass transformer fuses and 16 amp pump fuses installed...
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4 & 5 for 2 gp machines 3 Gp, September 2006: New low volt, fanless lid assembly 3 Gp, Sept 2008: Deltrol pump relay, hole pattern for cords changed, box cutouts added to face, added acorn nuts for CPU www.synesso.com / info@synesso.com...
**SPECIAL NOTE: VARIOUS TECH BULLETINS ARE REFERRED TO IN THE FOLLOW- ING TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION, I.E. “SEE TEST LEVEL PROBE,” etc. PLEASE CONTACT SYNESSO TECH SUPPORT TO OBTAIN THESE AND ANY OTHER TECH BULLETINS YOU REQUIRE.** www.synesso.com / info@synesso.com...
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All machines made in 2008 and after have this dual inlet system as a standard feature. Retrofit kits are available, check with your dealer, service provider, or the Synesso factory for more information 4.No Brew Pressure,...
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Steam 12. Steam Pressure 12A. The Cyncra can be set for steam pressure at over 2.0 Bar but there can be side effects in the brewing Pressure is set for 1.8 Bar or process. A small amount of water is preheated in the steam tank for brewing. If the temperature in the steam tank is...
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If the power switch is lit, the safety switch is properly engaged, and the display is still dark. Either the low voltage transformer has failed (see voltage output table below), or the wires from the transformer to the display have been disconnected. www.synesso.com / info@synesso.com...
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Clean water under the machine or on top of the electrical box indicates an internal leak. Remove the side panels and facias until the source of the leak is determined. Contact your dealer, service representative, or the Synesso factory for more info on fixing your specific leak. General 37.
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Cleaning and Maintenance Proper and regularly scheduled cleaning and maintenance procedures are CRITICAL for trouble free and optimum quality performance from your Cyncra espresso machine. Back-Flushing Replace the filter basket with the provided blind filter basket (a single solid basket without holes) in one of the portafilters.
Lack of airflow will shorten the life of the motor. Important: Machine service and repair procedures must be performed by authorized service personnel. www.synesso.com / info@synesso.com...
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**This is the form that Synesso uses when performing Preventative Maintenance visits. Preventative Maintenance Visit Checklist Customer: ____________________ Phone:_____________ Date:_________ Serial Number: ____________________ Basic Service--Operational Inspection Replace the following parts: Inspect or rebuild steam valves Portafilter Gaskets 8.0 Inspect or rebuild water control valves...
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Temperature as it Relates to Pressure (at sea level) in the Steam Tank: Temperature 230° .40 to .50 6 to 8 240° .75 to .85 10 to 12 250° 1.10 to 1.20 15 to 17 260° 1.40 to 1.60 23 to 25 270° 1.80 to 2.00 30 to 32 www.synesso.com / info@synesso.com...
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• On a 2 group machine, lower the temperature setting for zone 3 until it reads OFF Section C - Scroll Mode • Turn ON by pressing up & down arrows together until scrolling starts • Turn OFF scroll mode by pressing either the set or zone button www.synesso.com / info@synesso.com...
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