Coffee crafters artisan 9 User manual

Artisan 9
9lb Fluid Bed Coffee Roaster Manual
708 S. Clearwater Street
Post Falls, ID 83854
www.coffeecrafters.com
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 5
About Us ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Our Mission............................................................................................................................................... 5
Our Vision.................................................................................................................................................. 5
Warranty and Guarantee.............................................................................................................................. 6
Artisan 9 Warranty.................................................................................................................................... 6
What is Not Covered by the Warranty ..................................................................................................... 6
If You Need Service ................................................................................................................................... 7
30-Day Complete Satisfaction & Money-Back Guarantee........................................................................ 7
Return Instructions ................................................................................................................................... 7
Receipt of Damaged or Defective Items ................................................................................................... 7
Assembly and Installation............................................................................................................................. 8
Assembly Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 8
Hardware Packages................................................................................................................................... 8
Installing Roaster Hopper Support......................................................................................................10
Installing Plenum.................................................................................................................................11
Installing Hood Support Mast .............................................................................................................12
Installing Hood ....................................................................................................................................13
Installing Conduit and Cord Routing ...................................................................................................14
Installing High Temperature Hose ......................................................................................................15
Installing Flex Hose .............................................................................................................................16
Installing Exhaust Blower....................................................................................................................18
Ventilation Installation............................................................................................................................ 19
Exhaust Penetrations .............................................................................................................................. 19
Cleanout.................................................................................................................................................. 19
Maximum Run Length for 5” Exhaust Duct.........................................................................................19
Blower Intake to Roaster Ducting........................................................................................................... 19
Blower Discharge Ducting...................................................................................................................19
Exhaust Gas Temperature....................................................................................................................... 19

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Thermometer
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Mounting the thermometer bracket to hopper screen .......................................................................... 22
Temperature Switch................................................................................................................................
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Helpful Tips ............................................................................................................................................. 52
Roasting
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Roast Coffee in 7 easy steps:
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Check Chaff Bag .................................................................................................................................. 62
Turn on Exhaust Blower......................................................................................................................
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Load Beans in Top Green Bean Hopper ................................................................................................
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Turn on System Power Switch
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Load Beans in Roasting Hopper ..............................................................................................................
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Turn on Heating Element....................................................................................................................
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Roasting Complete: Cool the Beans ........................................................................................................ 30
Coffee Bean Education
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Proper Storage of Green Coffee Beans ................................................................................................
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23
Green Coffee Been Abbreviations and Meanings ................................................................................... 33
Maintenance and Troubleshooting................................
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Maintenance................................
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Chaff Bags ...............................................................................................................................................
43
Roast Hopper Cleaning............................................................................................................................
43
Wire Chimney..........................................................................................................................................
43
Bean Cooling Tray
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Mast Tubing
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Taking the Hopper Off.........................................................................................................................
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Exhaust Tubing................................
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Exterior Surfa
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Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................
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Exhaust Blower Losing Suction ...........................................................................................................
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Bean Loft Motor Won’t Run ................................................................................................................ 83
Both Heat Elements Won’t Turn On ................................................................................................
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Bean Loft Motor Runs at Full Speed Only ........................................................................................... 93
Both Element Running but Roasts Take too Long ...............................................................................40
Installing ..........................................................................................................20 ring Screen Chaff the

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Troubleshooting Figure 1.1
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Troubleshooting Figure 1.2
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Troubleshooting Figure 1.3
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Troubleshooting Figure 1.4
–SSR Connections ..................................................................................
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Troubleshooting Figure 1.5
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Contactors............................................................................................ 44
WiringDiagra s
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Part List
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Introduction
In this manual you will find everything needed to start roasting. Included in this copy is a description of
your warranty/guarantee, detailed information on installation and assembly, how to roast guideline,
additional information on green beans and a troubleshooting guide.
About Us
While living in Thailand and unable to find fresh roasted coffee, Ken Lathrop, developer of Coffee
Crafter’s Artisan 9 coffee roaster, conceived of a concept to design and build a reliable, affordable
machine capable of roasting five pounds or more of coffee beans in less than ten minutes.
“My goal was to enable new roasters – to help them roast their own beans and have fun doing it”, says
Lathrop. “My focus was to design and build a roaster that could be easy for anyone to learn and use – a
roaster that could roast five pounds or more per roast batch, was easily installed and affordable for
anyone. 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 – very simple and straightforward. After
installation we find that our customers are up to speed and roasting typically within 30 minutes.”
Our Mission
To become the best and largest supplier of high quality affordable coffee “micro-roasting” equipment in
the world.
“Micro-Roasting” defined:
1. Hands on craft roasted coffee
3. Roasting 100 lbs or less per day
4. Supply “fresh” coffee to Customers immediately after roasting at its peak of freshness
Our Vision
We will maintain an “uncompromising” commitment to our “micro-roasting” Customers by:
•Serving our Customers like we would like to be taken care of.
•Providing our Customers with equipment, supplies and information to satisfy all of their micro-
roasting needs.
•Supplying high quality products engineered and manufactured in the USA.
•Delivering affordable equipment factory direct.

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Warranty and Guarantee
Artisan 9 Warranty
Your Artisan 9 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 Artisan 9 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.
Coffee Crafters warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship as follows:
•Under normal installation per Coffee Crafters instructions, use, service, and maintenance for a
period of one year from the original purchase date, Coffee Crafters will replace at no charge, any
product or part of the product that proves defective because of improper workmanship and/or
material.
The specific warranties expressed are the ONLY warranties provided by the manufacturer. These
warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
What is Not Covered by the Warranty
1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following:
a. Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance.
b. Any repair, modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorized by the manufacturer.
c. Misuse, abuse, accidents, unreasonable use, or acts of God.
d. Incorrect electric current, voltage.
e. Improper setting of any control.
f. Use of risers (pedestals) that are not authorized by the manufacturer.
g. The Warranty is void if a product is returned with removed, damaged, or tampered labels or
equipment, or any alterations.
2. The Warranty is void if the original serial numbers have been removed, altered, or cannot be readily
determined.
3. Chaff Filters.
4. Products purchased for use other than roasting coffee.
5. Any food loss due to product failures.
6. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service.
7. Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any person as a result of any breach of these
warranties. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental
damages, so the above exclusion may not apply.

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If You Need Service
1. See the Maintenance/Troubleshooting section of this manual.
2. Visit us at www.CoffeeCrafters.com
3. Write to Coffee Crafters Customer Service:
PO Box 641
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
4. Call Coffee Crafters, Customer Assistance at 1-509-228-6916
30-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.
Return Instructions
Please note: For purposes of tracking and Insurance all returns must be shipped to Coffee Crafters.
1. Pack the item securely in the original package, if possible. Enclose the return portion of the
original packing slip with the item.
2. All products must be returned in excellent condition, in original boxes, and with all
paperwork, parts and accessories to ensure full credit.
3. All return shipping charges must be prepaid. We cannot accept C.O.D. deliveries.
4. Keep the Return Tracking Number from the package you are returning to ensure that the
package is returned to the warehouse.
5. You can expect a refund in the same form of payment originally used for purchase usually
within 10-15 business days of our receiving your returned product. Returned funds may
reflect charges for incomplete components or damage materials. Delays may be
experienced in the case of incomplete returns. Please note that your shipping costs will not
be refunded.
Receipt of Damaged or Defective Items
If you receive a damaged or defective item, contact Coffee Crafters Customer Service Department at 1-
509-228-6916 immediately upon receiving the item. Please supply your order number, item number and
tracking number from your original confirmation e-mail. Coffee Crafters will also need your e-mail
address and phone number.
A defective item may be repaired or replaced within 30 days of purchase under Coffee Crafters
Warranty.

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Assembly and Installation
Assembly Introduction
Your Artisan 9 roaster comes mostly assembled. The following instructions will help you complete the
assembly process correctly.
Before you start the assembly process you must select a suitable location for the Roaster and Blower
System. The Blower System can be installed in any location within 10 feet of the Roaster including on
the other side of a wall. You may prefer this installation method if the noise is an issue. The customer
must supply the 5” rigid ducting for outside venting. If you decide to put the Blower System in a
different location additional vent pipe and fittings will be required. Make sure to check with local codes
for venting requirements as noted in the ventilation installation section of this manual (Maintenance
and Troubleshooting). When installed correctly the exhaust gas temperature will not exceed 170°
Fahrenheit.
The Roaster must be positioned on a flat smooth surface, do not install on carpeting. Make sure the
Roaster has at least a 6” (inch) gap between the back vent pipes and the wall.
Hardware Packages
Your Artisan 9 roaster comes with all the fittings and hardware needed to install the chaff collector,
roaster, bean cooler and exhaust blower. Not included is the electrical cord or ducting on the discharge
side of the exhaust blower. A complete list of included hardware and fittings and listed below.
Please Note: ALL HARDWARE is in one baggy taped to the Hopper Support Mast
1. Hopper Support Mount
(6) 8-32 x 1/2 screws
2. Mast
(2) 10/32 Washers
(2) 10/32 kep nuts
(1) 2 ¼ x 1/4 20 Carriage bolt, ¼” lock
washer, wing nut
(4) ¼ 20 x ¾” bolt, (4) flat washers, (4)
lock washer
3. Mast Back Panel
(15) 8-32 x 3/8 screws
4. Hood and Plenum
(6 each) Lock washers, flat washers, ¼
20 bolts
Plenum: (2) 8-32 x 3/8” screws
5. Hopper thermometer mount
(1) Small zip tie
(1) Sticky Mount Block

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Installing Roaster Hopper Support
ITEM#
PART#
DESCRIPTION
QTY
1
A9-RBA-0000
ROASTER BODY ASSEMBLY
1
2
A9-RHS-1000
ROASTER HOPPER SUPPORT
1
3
8-32 X 3/8” SCREW
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6
DO NOT REMOVE OR ADJUST THE
HOPPER MOUNT PLATE.
This is factory adjusted to insure a
proper seal between your hopper
mount ring and the roast air chimney.
Install hopper mount and mount ring using six 8-32 x ½” stainless screws as shown above.

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Installing Plenum
ITEM#
PART#
DESCRIPTION
QTY
1
A9-RBA-0000
ROASTER BODY ASSEMBLY
1
2
A9-PA-1000
PLENUM
1
3
8-32 X 3/8” SCREW
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2
Secure the plenum to the back of the roaster body with two 8/32 x 3/8” stainless Phillips head screws.

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Installing Hood Support Mast
ITEM#
PART#
DESCRIPTION
QTY
1
A9-RBA-0000
ROASTER BODY ASSEMBLY
1
2
A9-HSM-1100
HOOD SUPPORT MAST
1
3
1/4-20 X 3/4" SCREW
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4
4
10-32 KEPS NUT
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2
1. Slide the mast over the 2 protruding studs on the back of the roaster and secure with 2 –10/32
keps nuts. Finger tighten only. (Tighten only after the 4 - ¼x20 x ¾” stainless bolts are secured.)
2. Install 4 - ¼ x 20 x ¾” bolts, washers and lock washers.
3. Tighten the 2 –10/32 keps nuts.
4. Install 2 ¼” x ¼” x 20 carriage bolt through the roaster hopper support and mast as shown. Finger
tighten with the 1/4” lock washer and wing nut. Do not overtighten.

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Installing Hood
ITEM#
PART#
DESCRIPTION
QTY
1
A9-RBA-0000
ROASTER BODY ASSEMBLY
1
2
A9-HDA-0000
HOOD ASSEMBLY
1
3
1/4-20 X 3/4" SCREW
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6
NOTE: For this step we recommend 2 people to lift the hood assembly into place and one person to
install the top 2 bolts.
1. Lift the hood up over the roaster and feed the electrical cord through the passthrough hole as
shown in the drawing.
2. Carefully move the hood onto the mast placing the 4” duct flange into the 4” hole at the top of
the mast. Be careful not to pinch the electrical cord between mast and hood.
3. Secure the top two ¼” x ¾” bolts into the top two holes of the hood and finger thread into place.
Insert the final 4 bolts and tighten all 6.

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Installing Conduit and Cord Routing
ITEM#
PART#
DESCRIPTION
QTY
1
A9-RBA-0000
ROASTER BODY ASSEMBLY
1
2
A9-HSM-1200
DISTRIBUTION BOX COVER
1
3
8-32 X 3/8" SCREW
-
2
1. The hood light cord contains 2 pass through connectors. Slide the bottom connector down to the
bottom hole location (Detail B) and secure the top connector to the top hole location (Detail A).
Gently pull the slack through the pass throughs and plug the cord into the back of the roaster. You
will find the plug socket below the louvers to the right facing the back of the roaster.
2. Install the electrical cord or rigid conduit to the power distribution block on the back of the
roaster. The photo insert shows an electrical pigtail installed. For rigid conduit connection remove
the cord grip and install the proper conduit connector.
Note: We recommend installing a pigtail and plug to ease in moving the roaster for cleaning.

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Installing High Temperature Hose
ITEM#
PART#
DESCRIPTION
QTY
1
A9-RBA-0000
ROASTER BODY ASSEMBLY
1
2
HIGH-TEMP-HOSE
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1
Install the 22” blue high temperature silicone hose to the back of the roaster and plenum top as
shown using the 2 - 1 3/4” hose clamps.

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Installing Flex Hose
ITEM#
PART#
DESCRIPTION
QT
Y
1
A9-RBA-0000
ROASTER BODY ASSEMBLY
1
2
A9-CCA-0000
HOOD SUPPORT MAST
1
3
A9-BCA-0000
BEAN COOLER ASSEMBLY
1
4
FLEX HOSE A, 18”
HOOD TO MAST, UPPER
1
5
FLEX HOSE B, 52”
MAST TO PLENUM
1
6
FLEX HOSE C, 46”
HOOD TO MAST, LOWER
1
7
FLEX HOSE D, 24”
MAST TO CHAFF COLLECTOR
1
8
FLEXHOSE E, 16”
CHAFF COLLECTOR TO PLENUM
1
9
FLEXHOSE F, 24”
BEAN COOLER TO PLENUM
1
1. Your hardware kit includes a 20’ section of 4” aluminum flex hose and 12 - 4” hose clamps.
The 6 sections of hose you need to cut will leave you approximately 5’ extra. Make sure to
fully extend the flex hose when cutting your hose sections.
2. Cut the 6 hose sections to the lengths shown on the list above. Secure each end using the 4”
hose clamps provided. Make sure each hose section if seated completely over the duct flange
before tightening the hose clamp.

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ITEM#
PART#
DESCRIPTION
QTY
1
A9-RBA-0000
ROASTER BODY ASSEMBLY
1
2
A9-HSM-1200
HOOD SUPPORT MAST, BACK PLATE
1
3
8-32 X 3/8" SCREW
-
16
Install the mast back panel with 16 –8/32 x 3/8” screws.

INSTALLING EXHAUST BLOWER
Installing Exhaust Blower
1. Connect the 6” semi rigid flex hose to the right end of the plenum and secure with the 6” hose
clamp.
2. Position the exhaust blower within 6’ of the plenum and secure the other end of the 6” flex hose
to the side intake of the exhaust blower. Use the 6” hose clamp to secure the hose. Make sure to
tighten the hose clamp so the flex hose stays secure during operation.
3. The exhaust blower comes with a 5” flange on the top discharge outlet. We recommend using
rigid 5” metal ducting from this flange to the outside.
4. VERY IMPORTANT! All of the duct joints and seams on the discharge side 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.
NOTE:
elbows. for deductions and lenghts outling below chart the consult please runs longer For atmosphere.
outside the to fitting wall through a access to runs longer require may installations Some
5.
source. air intake an without completely
it seal not to sure make so cooled air is motor blower exhaust The wall. a of side other the on
or enclosure insulated an under blower exhaust the install area, roasting the in noise reduce To
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Ventilation Installation
The Artisan 9 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 fireblocking* and/or
draftstopping* areas. Unless, such duct work is constructed of galvanized steel or aluminum of a
thickness specified in Section 603.3 of the International Building Code and the fire-resistance is rating is
maintained.
*Fireblocking: Prevents movement of flame, smoke, gases through concealed spaces. Primarily
addresses vertical movement.
*Draftstopping: Prevents movement of smoke and gasses through concealed spaces. Primarily
addresses horizontal movement.
Cleanout
All ducting from the blower discharge to the outlet terminal must have a means for cleanout. Exhaust
duct cleaning is required for all coffee roasting installations. Inspect exhaust tubing frequently. Clean or
replace if excessive build up is present.
Maximum Run Length for 5” Exhaust Duct
Maximum 5” diameter exhaust run shall not exceed 50’ (feet) from the exhaust blower to the outlet
terminal. For every 45° bend included in the exhaust duct path, 2 ½’ (feet) must be deducted from the
maximum of 50’ duct work. For 90° bend included in the exhaust duct path, 5’must be deducted from
the maximum of 50’ duct work.
Example: There are two (2) 45° bends included in the exhaust duct path. The total maximum
run length for a 5” exhaust duct is now 45’ (feet).
Blower Intake to Roaster Ducting
Flexible ducting is acceptable from the roaster/chaff canister to the plenum. Flex ducting must be all
metal. DO NOT USE plastic dryer ducting or aluminum flex duct with plastic liner.
Blower Discharge Ducting
USE ONLY RIGID ducting from the blower discharge to the outlet terminal.
Exhaust Gas Temperature
The exhaust gas temperature must not exceed 170° Fahrenheit (76.6° Celsius).

Installing Screen Chaff the
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