La Marzocco SWIFT EPSB User manual

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Introduction 2
Components 3
Specifications 4
Installation 5
Engaging the Portafilter 7
Operating the Swift 8
Adjusting Coffee Coarseness 10
Adjusting Dose Quantity 11
Daily Cleaning 13
Burr Change-Out 19
Chute Clean-Out Tool 25
Fuse Replacement and Reset Switches 26
Tips and Troubleshooting 28
Electrical Diagrams 31-32
Approvals inside back cover
Contents
Contents
SWIFT EPSB
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Introduction
Espresso Preparation System
Congratulations on choosing the Swift EPSBfrom La
Marzocco. Your application of this new product in
your café or home will result in a number of
important benefits to you.
Quality, Consistency, Conservation, and Speed.
Your new Swift EPSBgrinds, doses and tamps coffee
directly into the portafilter, eliminating the need to
do this manually. It measures and doses by volume,
not time, so waste and product inconsistency are
reduced. At the same time, the Swift EPSBenhances
coffee freshness by grinding coffee by dose, not by
bulk.
This manual includes information about how to
maintain and troubleshoot your Swift EPSBfor
optimal performance.
Please review it carefully.

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Components
Verify that all parts are included when you receive
your new Swift EPSB.
(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
Manual
Warranty and registration card
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Specifications
Height 65.5 cm/25.75 in.
Width 35 cm/13.75 in.
Depth 36 cm/14 in.
Shipping Weight 34 kg/75 lbs.
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

Installation
The Swift EPSBis easy to install. However, there are
several important considerations to keep in mind.
The Swift EPSBrequires 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. Since the unit is 26” (660 mm) in height,
allow at least 30” (762 mm) of vertical clearance so
there is sufficient space to allow the easy removal of
the bean hoppers and lids. The Swift EPSBweighs
about 75 lbs (34 kg), so make sure your counter will
support this.
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(1) Install the bean hoppers and tighten the
safety screws.
(2) Plug the Swift EPSBinto a grounded 110v or
220v single phase power supply.

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(4) Open the bean gates.
(3) Pour coffee into the bean hoppers.
(5) Turn on the grinder by engaging the main
power switch. The red light will come on.
Leave space above
the Swift EPSB

There is no need to force it into position
Engage portafilter gently
Engaging the Portafilter
The portafilter engages directly to the Swift EPSB.
Since the Swift EPSBhas 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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Select the right or left
bean hopper
Remove prepared portafilter
Operating the Swift EPSB
Once the portafilter is engaged, press one of the start
buttons located at the front of the Swift EPSB. The
right and left buttons correspond to the right and left
bean hoppers. Coffee will be ground, dosed, and
tamped from one of these locations, depending on
which button you press.
The red indicator lights located above the start
buttons are illuminated when the Swift EPSBis
grinding and tamping.
Once the red light corresponding to the button
selected is no longer illuminated, you may remove
the portafilter from the Swift EPSBand engage it into
the espresso machine.
The Swift EPSBtamps the coffee as it is ground. When
the volume of ground coffee in the portafilter reaches
the set level, the grinding motor turns off. The
tamping motor continues to run for 1-3 seconds,
“polishing” the tamped coffee.
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Blinking indicator lights
relay information
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.
• There is no portafilter engaged in the Swift EPSB.
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Adjusting Coffee Grind
To achieve your desired brew time and coffee
consistency, a manual adjustment can be made to
the grinder to modify the grind of the coffee. (The
tamping pressure is not adjustable and remains
constant). Rotate the adjustor knobs as described
below.
(1) Locate the grinder adjustor knob that
corresponds to the left or right side of the grinder.
(2) Grinding the coffee more finely will result in a
slower pour. To achieve a slower pour, adjust the
knobs as follows:
Left bean hopper: Turn the knob counter-
clockwise.
Right bean hopper: Turn the knob clockwise.
(3) Grinding the coffee more coarsely will result in a
faster pour. To achieve a faster pour, adjust the
knobs as follows:
Left bean hopper: Turn the knob clockwise.
Right bean hopper: Turn the knob counter-
clockwise.
When making this adjustment, remember to turn the
knob in a minimum of half-turn increments.
Brew one or two shots to test the adjustment.
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.
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Adjust coffee grind
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SLOWER
POUR
FASTER
POUR
SLOWER
POUR
Left
bean
hopper
Right
bean
hopper
FASTER
POUR

Adjusting Dose Quantity
The Swift EPSBis set to dose approximately 16 to 18
grams of coffee in 22mm basket provided with the
grinder. It is possible to change the dosage quantity
by raising or lowering the height of the impeller.
Additionally, the Swift EPSBis able to dose different
quantities using other baskets, available through your
retailer.
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Lift off cover
Loosen set screw
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HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE
DISCONNECT FROM
POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
SERVICING
(1) Remove the tamper cover as described on
page 19.
(2) Using the long-arm 3/32 hex-size L-key,
loosen the set screw in the collar of the
tamper shaft coupling.

(4) To increase the
dosage amount,
turn the impeller
clockwise, as
viewed from
below.
To decrease the
dosage amount,
turn the impeller
counter-clockwise,
as viewed from
below.
Note: One 360° turn is equal to approximately 1 gram of coffee.
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Increase the dosage
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Decrease the dosage
Hold tamper shaft coupler
and rotate impeller
Retighten set screw
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(3) Holding the tamper shaft coupling in place,
rotate the impeller in the direction desired.
(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.

Daily Cleaning
Daily cleaning of the Swift EPSBis important to the
quality of your coffee beverages and to the
mechanical life of the equipment. When the cleaning
instructions are carried out each day, there will be
little chance of old coffee residue spoiling the flavor
of your espresso drinks, or interfering with the
mechanical operation of your machine. There are
three areas that must be cleaned: the bean hoppers,
the burr chamber, and the impeller.
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Close the bean gate
Disconnect
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(1) To clean the bean hoppers, close the bean
gate to stop the flow of coffee beans to the
grinding burrs.
(2) Grind coffee into the portafilter to clear the
remaining coffee. This may require two doses.
(3) Disconnect the Swift EPSBfrom its power
supply.
Bean hoppers and burr chamber
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HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE
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Remove bean hoppers
Loosen safety screw
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(4) The bean hoppers are locked into position by
safety screw. Loosen the safety screw and lift
the bean hopper from its mount.
(5) Lift the bean hopper from its position. (Hold
the bean gate closed while removing the
bean hopper.)
(6) With a small brush, clean the burr chamber.

CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT
BEAN HOPPERS IN PLACE
AND SAFETY SCREWS
TIGHTENED
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Wipe
Vacuum
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(7) Vacuum coffee fragments and loose grounds
from the burr chamber.
(8) Wipe the inside of the bean hopper with a soft
cloth to remove coffee oils.
(9) Repeat for both right and left bean hoppers.
(10) Reassemble unit.
Do not operate without bean hoppers in place
and safety screws tightened.

Impeller
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Tamper cover lid removal
Hold shaft lock firmly
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(2) Lift off the tamper cover lid.
(1) Disconnnect the Swift EPSBfrom its power
supply.
(3) Press and hold the shaft lock to prevent the
shaft from turning.
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Remove the reverse-threaded
impeller
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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.

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Clean impeller
Clean portafilter engagement
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(5) With the impeller out, clean around the
bayonet ring with the brush and wipe loose
grounds from this area. Insert the cleaning
brush into the coffee collection area above
the impeller and again wipe loose grounds
away. Clean the impeller with a soft, dry
cloth.
(6) Reinstall the impeller by turning counter
clockwise.
(7) Reconnect the Swift EPSBto its power supply.

Burr change-out
Periodic burr replacement is required. While the
ceramic burrs used in the Swift EPSBhave a much
longer life expectancy than normal steel burrs, it is
still necessary to watch your coffee for the tell-tale
signs of burr wear. These signs include inconsistent
shot extraction times, and the absence of noticeable
change in your espresso when adjustments are made
to the grinder.
Remove upper screws (2)
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Remove lower screws (2)
Lift off cover
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(1) Close the bean gates and grind out remaining
coffee.
(2) Remove both bean hoppers (see pages 13-15).
(3) Remove the four screws holding the tamper
cover in place, and lift off the tamper cover.
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Remove screws
Lift off cover
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(5) Remove the four perimeter grinder cover
screws. Lift off cover.
(4) Slide the two grind adjustor knobs from the
shafts.