Necta Colibri Specification sheet

INSTALLATION, USE, MAINTENANCE
DOC. NO. H 155U 01
EDITION 2 00 12
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DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ
KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG
DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD
DECLARAÇÃO DE CONFORMIDADE
VERKLARING VAN OVEREENSTEMMING
INTYG OM ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSE
OVERENSSTEMMELSESERKLÆRING
YHDENMUKAISUUSTODISTUS
Dichiarachelamacchinadescrittanellatarghettadiidentificazione,èconformealledisposizionilegislativedelledirettive:
89/392, 89/336, 73/23 CEE e successive modifiche ed integrazioni.
Declares that the machine described in the identification plate conforms to the legislative directions of the directives: 89/
392, 89/336, 73/23 EEC and further amendments and integrations.
Déclare que l’appareil décrit dans la plaque signalétique satisfait aux prescriptions des directives: 89/392, 89/336, 73/
23 CEE et modifications/intégrations suivantes.
Erklärt, daß das im Typenschild beschriebene Gerät den EWG Richtlinien 89/392,
89/336, 73/23 sowie den folgenden Änderungen/Ergänzungen entspricht.
Declara que la máquina descripta en la placa de identificación, resulta conforme a las disposiciones legislativas de las
directivas: 89/392, 89/336, 73/23 CEE y modificaciones y integraciones sucesivas.
Declara que o distribuidor descrita na chapa de identificação é conforme às disposições legislativas das directivas CEE
89/392, 89/336 e 73/23 e sucessivas modificações e integrações.
Verklaart dat de op de identificatieplaat beschreven machine overeenstemt met de bepalingen van de EEG richtlijnen
89/392, 89/336 en 73/23 en de daaropvolgende wijzigingen en aanvullingen.
Intygar att maskinen som beskrivs på identifieringsskylten överensstämmer med lagstiftningsföreskrifterna i direktiven:
89/392, 89/336, 73/23 CEE och påföljande och kompletteringar.
Det erklæres herved, at automaten angivet på typeskiltet er i overensstemmelse med direktiverne
89/392, 89/336 og 73/23 EU og de senere ændringer og tillæg.
Forsikrer under eget ansvar at apparatet som beskrives i identifikasjonsplaten, er i overensstemmelse med vilkårene i
EU-direktivene 89/392, 89/336, 73/23 med endringer.
Vahvistaa, että arvokyltissä kuvattu laite vastaa EU-direktiivien 89/392, 89/336, 73/23 sekä niihin myöhemmin tehtyjen
muutosten määräyksiä.
Valbrembo, 03/05/2001
ANTONIO CAVO
C.E.O

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION PAGE 2
IDENTIFICATION OF THE VENDING MACHINE PAGE 2
IN CASE OF FAILURE PAGE 2
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE PAGE 2
USING THE VENDING MACHINE PAGE 3
POSITIONING THE VENDING MACHINE PAGE 3
WARNING FOR INSTALLATION PAGE 3
PRECAUTIONS IN USING THE MACHINE PAGE 3
WARNING FOR SCRAPPING PAGE 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 4
POWER CONSUMPTION PAGE 5
ACCESSORIES PAGE 5
LOADING AND CLEANING PAGE 6
DOOR SWITCH PAGE 6
MAINTENANCE AND DISINFECTION PAGE 6
CONTROLS AND INFORMATION PAGE 6
LOADING CUPS PAGE 7
LOADING COFFEE PAGE 7
LOADING SUGAR AND INSTANT PRODUCTS PAGE 7
LOADING STIRRERS PAGE 7
SANITISING THE FOODSTUFF
CIRCUITS AND THE MIXERS PAGE 8
CLEANING THE MIXER PAGE 8
CLEANING THE WATER SUPPLY TANK PAGE 9
CLEANING THE SUGAR RELEASE DEVICE PAGE 9
CLEANING THE WASTE TRAYS PAGE 9
CLEANING THE CUP SHIFT ARM PAGE 10
WEEKLY CLEANING OF COFFEE UNIT PAGE 10
SUSPENDING FROM USE PAGE 10
INSTALLATION PAGE 11
UNPACKING THE VENDING MACHINE PAGE 11
CONNECTING TO THE WATER MAINS PAGE 11
CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY PAGE 12
DOOR SWITCH PAGE 12
INSTALLING THE PAYMENT SYSTEM PAGE 12
WATER SOFTENER UNIT PAGE 12
INSERTING THE LABELS PAGE 12
LENGTH OF THE STIRRERS PAGE 12
INITIALISING PAGE 13
FILLING THE WATER SYSTEM PAGE 13
OPERATION OF THE COFFEE UNIT PAGE 13
COFFEE DISPENSING CYCLE PAGE 13
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE MACHINE SETTINGS PAGE 14
STANDARD SETTINGS PAGE 14
ADJUSTING THE COFFEE UNIT
PISTON STROKE SETTING PAGE 14
WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL PAGE 14
ADJUSTING THE GRADE OF GRINDING PAGE 15
ADJUSTING THE COFFEE DOSE PAGE 15
OPERATING MODES PAGE 15
NORMAL OPERATING MODE PAGE 15
PRE-SELECTIONS PAGE 16
MAINTENANCE MODE PAGE 16
AUTOTEST PAGE 17
EMPTYING THE AIR-BREAK PAGE 17
DISPLAYING THE STATISTICS PAGE 17
PRINTING THE STATISTICS PAGE 17
RESETTING THE STATISTICS PAGE 17
GENERAL COUNTER PAGE 17
PROGRAMMING PAGE 18
DISPLAYING CURRENT FAILURES PAGE 18
PROGRAMMING WATER AND POWDER DOSES PAGE 19
PROGRAMMING THE PRICES PAGE 19
PROGRAMMING THE PRICES
AND THE PUSH-BUTTON STATUS PAGE 19
PROGRAMMING THE BASIC COIN
AND THE DECIMAL POINT PAGE 20
PAYMENT SYSTEMS PAGE 20
PROGRAMMING THE VALIDATOR PAGE 20
INITIALISING PAGE 20
SETTING THE MACHINE CODE PAGE 20
MACHINE CONFIGURATION PAGE 21
SELECTIONS COUNTER PAGE 21
SETTING THE PROMOTIONAL MESSAGE PAGE 21
SETTING THE LANGUAGE PAGE 21
WHIPPING TIME PAGE 21
PROGRAMMING ACCESS PASSWORD PAGE 21
CONFIGURING THE SELECTION PAGE 21
DISCOUNT PAGE 21
SPECIAL SALES PAGE 22
EURO PAGE 22
INSTALLATION PAGE 22
RESETTING FAILURES PAGE 22
PROGRAMMER PAGE 22
AUTOMATIC SETUP TRANSFER PAGE 22
TRANSFERRED DATA PAGE 23
CONFIGURING THE LANGUAGE PAGE 23
MAINTENANCE PAGE 24
INTRODUCTION PAGE 24
BREWING UNIT MAINTENANCE PAGE 24
REGENERATING THE SOFTENER UNIT PAGE 25
ANNUAL SANITISING PAGE 25
PRINTED BOARD FUNCTIONS
AND INDICATOR LIGHTS PAGE 26
CONTROL BOARD PAGE 26
PUSH-BUTTON BOARD PAGE 27
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PAGE 28
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IN CASE OF FAILURE
In most cases, any technical problems are corrected by
small repair operations; however, before contacting the
manufacturer we recommend that this manual be read
carefully.
Should there be serious failures or malfunctions, then
contact the following:
NECTA VENDING SOLUTIONS SpA
Via Roma 24
24030 Valbrembo
Italy - Tel. +39 - 035606111
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
To prevent any damage, special care should be taken
when loading or unloading the vending machine.
Themachinecanbeliftedbyamotor-drivenormanualfork
lift truck, and the blades are to be placed underneath the
machine.
Do not:
- overturn the vending machine;
- drag the vending machine with ropes or similar;
- lift the vending machine by its sides;
- lift the vending machine with slings or ropes;
- shake or jolt the vending machine and its packing.
The machine should be stored in a dry room where the
temperature remains between 0° C and 40° C.
Using the original packing, no more than 2 machines can
bestackedoneontopoftheotherandalwayskeptupright
as indicated by the arrows on the packing.
INTRODUCTION
Thistechnicaldocumentationispartandparcelofthe
vendingmachineandmustalwaysfollowthemachine
in case it is moved or ownership is transferred, so as
to permit consultation by different operators.
Before installing and using the machine, it is first neces-
sary to carefully read and understand the instructions
contained in this manual, as they offer important hints on
safe installation, use and maintenance.
This manual is divided into three sections.
Thefirstsectiondescribestheloadingandroutineclean-
ing operations which are carried out in areas of the
machine accessible with simple use of the door key,
without using any other tools.
The second section contains the instructions for correct
installationandallinformationnecessaryforoptimumuse
of the machine.
Thethirdsectiondescribesmaintenanceoperationswhich
involve the use of tools to access potentially dangerous
areas.
The operations described in the second and third
sections must be carried out only by personnel who
havethespecific knowledge of the machine function-
ing from a point of view of electrical safety and health
regulations.
IDENTIFICATION OF THE VENDING
MACHINE AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Every machine is identified by its own serial number,
indicated on the data plate attached to the cabinet on the
right-hand side.
This plate (see Figure below) is the only one acknowl-
edged by the manufacturer and indicates all of the data
which readily and safely gives technical information sup-
plied by the manufacturer. It also assists in spare parts
management.
Water mains characteristics
Absorbed power
Operating voltage
Model
Product code
Boiler data
Current
Frequency
Serial number
Type

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USING THE VENDING MACHINES OF HOT
DRINKS IN OPEN CONTAINERS
(Ex.: plastic cups, ceramic cups, jugs)
Thevendingmachinesofdrinksinopencontainersshould
be used only to sell and dispense drinks obtained by:
- brewing products like coffee and tea;
- reconstituting instant and lyophilized products;
These products should be declared by the manufacturer
as "suitable for automatic vending" in open containers.
The dispensed products should be consumed imme-
diately. Under no circumstances should they be pre-
served and/or packed for later consumption.
Any other use is unsuitable and thus potentially danger-
ous.
POSITIONING THE VENDING MACHINE
The vending machine is not suitable for outdoor installa-
tion.It must beinstalled in adry room wherethe tempera-
tureisbetween2°Cand32°C,andnotwherewaterjetsare
used for cleaning (e.g. in large kitchens, etc.).
The machine should be placed close to a wall, so that the
back panel is at a minimum distance of 4 cm from it and
correct ventilation may be ensured.
Themachine mustnever be coveredwith clothor thelike.
The machine should be positioned with a maximum incli-
nation of 2°.
Ifnecessary provideproper levelling byway of the adjust-
able feet included.
Important notice!!
Access to the machine interior for maintenance and/or
repairs is via the back panel.
Therefore, provisions should be made for the machine is
to be rotated, thus allowing removal of the back panel.
Positioning the machine on a cabinet
The machine can be installed on a table or on any other
suitable stand (recommended height is 820 mm).
Ifpossible,itisadvisabletousethespecialcabinet,which
can house the liquid waste tray, the water supply kit, the
payment system and, in the case of very hard water, the
softener unit.
WARNING FOR INSTALLATION
The machine installation and the following mainte-
nance operations should be carried out by qualified
personnel only, who are trained in the correct use of
the machine according to the standards in force.
The machine is sold without payment system, therefore
the installer of such a system has sole responsibility for
any damage to the machine or to things and persons
caused by faulty installation.
Theintegrity ofthevendingmachine anditsconform-
ity with the rules and regulations in force for its
relevant systems must be checked by qualified per-
sonnel at least once a year.
All packing materials shall be disposed of in a manner
which is safe for the environment.
PRECAUTIONS IN USING THE MACHINE
The following precautions will assist in protecting the
environment:
- use biodegradable products only to clean the machine;
- adequately dispose of all containers of the products
used for loading and cleaning the machine;
- switch the machine off during periods of inactivity, thus
achieving considerable energy savings.
WARNING FOR SCRAPPING
Wheneverthemachineistobescrapped,thelawsinforce
regarding environment protection should be strictly ob-
served. More specifically:
- ferrous and plastic materials and the like are to be
disposed of in authorized areas only;
- insulating materials should be recovered by qualified
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
CUP DISPENSER
Suitable for cups with a rim diameter of 73-74 mm. with a
capacity of approximately 170 cups.
PAYMENT SYSTEM
Themachineissuppliedwithallprearrangementforafront
validator. Specific kits are provided for the installation of
payment systems with Executive, MDB or BDV protocol.
The machine can accommodate the "cashless" payment
system,whilethe"changegiver"paymentsystemmustbe
installed in the special support cabinet (optional).
SALES PRICES
Adifferent programmableprice can be set foreach selec-
tion;
the standard setting has the same sales price for all
selections.
COIN BOX
Made of plastic with lock as optional accessory.
WATER SUPPLY
From the mains, with a water pressure of 5 to 85 N/cm2.
Awatersupplytankcanbeinstalledinthesupportcabinet
(optional).
AVAILABLE ADJUSTMENTS
Grade of grinding for espresso coffee;
coffee and water doses by volume;
time adjustment for instant products.
Temperature control
Factory set on the correct operating temperature. A trim-
merlocatedonthecontrolboardallowssmalladjustments
(as necessary).
CONTROLS
- Presence of cups
- Presence of water
- Presence of coffee
- Operating temperature reached
- Cup release microswitch
SAFETY DEVICES
- Door switch
- Presence of coffee waste container (Espresso models
only)
- Manual-reset boiler safety thermostat
- Air-break float jamming (only with water supply from
the mains)
- Overflow solenoid valve (only with water supply from
the mains)
- Time protection for:
Pump
Coffee unit ratiomotor
Coffee grinder
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Height with container = 750 mm
Width = 410 mm
Depth = 490 mm
Overall dimension
with door open = 830 mm
Height of cabinet = mm. 820
Weight
Power supply voltage 230 V~
Frequency 50 Hz
Installed power 1300 W

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- Temperature protection for:
Doser units
Coffee unit ratiomotor
Magnets
Pump
Electric mixers
Coffee grinder motor
- Fuse protection for:
Main electrical circuit
Board power supply transformer
CAPACITY OF CONTAINERS
POWER CONSUMPTION
The machine power consumption depends on many fac-
tors, such as the temperature and ventilation of the room
whereitisinstalled,theinletwaterandboilertemperature,
etc.
The above power consumption calculated from average
data should only be taken as an indication.
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories can be installed on the
machine to change its performance:
The assembly kits are supplied with their own installation
and test instructions, which must be strictly observed to
ensure the machine's safety.
Important notice!!
Theuseofkitswhicharenotapprovedbythemanufacturer
ofthevendingmachinedoesnotguaranteeobservanceof
safety standards, especially for energised parts.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for the use of
non approved components.
Installationandthefollowingtestingoperations,must
be carried out only by qualified personnel who have
the specific knowledge of the machine functioning
fromapointofviewofbothelectricalsafetyandhealth
regulations.
Withanambienttemperatureof22°Cthefollowingpower
consumption levels resulted:

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LOADING AND CLEANING
DOOR SWITCH
When opening the door a special switch disconnects the
power from the machine electrical system to allow the
operationsdescribedbelow,regardingloadingandroutine
cleaning, in full safety.
All operations requiring the machine to be energized
should be carried out by qualified personnel ONLY,
informed about the specific risks of such situation.
To energize the system with the door open, simply insert
the special key into the slot (see Figure 1).
The door can be closed only after removing the key.
CONTROLS AND INFORMATION
Alluser controls and information are locatedon the exter-
nal side of the door (see Fig. 2).
The labels with the selection menu and the operating
instructionssuppliedwiththemachinemustbeinsertedat
thetimeofinstallation,referringtotheselectiondosetable.
Fig. 1
1 - Door lock bolt
2 - Door lock
3 - Stirrer stacker adjusting slots
4 - Door switch
5 - Stirrer weight
Fig. 2
1 - Liquid waste tray
2 - Dispensing compartment
3 - Lock
4 - Spaces for product labels
5 - Alphanumeric display
6 - Selection buttons
7 - Prearrangement for front validator
8 - Prearrangement for "cashless" payment systems
MAINTENANCE AND DISINFECTION
According to current safety rules and health regulations,
the operator of an automatic vending machine is respon-
siblefor thehygiene and the maintenance ofthe foodstuff
circuits, to prevent formation of bacteria.
At installation the hydraulic circuits and the parts in
contact with foodstuff should be fully sanitised to
removeanybacteria which might have formed during
storage.
It is advisable that specific sanitising agents (such as
chlorine-baseddetergentsorsimilar)areusedforcleaning
also the surfaces which are not directly in contact with
foodstuff.
Some parts of the machine can be damaged by strong
detergents.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any dam-
age caused by the use of strong or toxic chemicals.
Beforestartinganymaintenanceoperationsrequiring
parts of the unit to be removed, the machine must
always be disconnected from the power supply.
The Programming button, used to access the machine
functions,islocatedontheinternalsideofthepush-button
board.
Press the button once to enter "Maintenance" mode;
press the Programming button twice to enter "Program-
ming" mode.
PressselectionbuttonNo.3 and immediately afterselec-
tion button No. 6 to automatically start filling the machine
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LOADING SUGAR AND
INSTANT PRODUCTS
The covers can be opened only with the door open.
After lifting their cover, fill the single containers with the
appropriateproducts,takingcarenottocompressthemto
prevent packing. Make sure the products do not contain
any clots.
When handling the sugar/stirrer dispenser shelf, en-
sure that the key (see Fig. C) is completely rotated
clockwisetopreventthelockboltfrominterferingwith
the stirrer stacker.
LOADING STIRRERS
Remove the stirrer weight (see Fig. 1) and insert the
stirrers to be loaded.
Remove the paper strip, ensuring that the stirrers are all
placed horizontally.
Replace the stirrer weight.
The stirrers must be burr free and not curved.
LOADING CUPS
To load cups do as follows:
- open the door;
- slightly lift the cup dispenser and tilt it (see Fig. 3);
- do not rotate the columns during loading operations;
- load the columns with cups, without exceeding the
dispenser height;
- re-engage the cup dispenser;
- close the machine and make a test selection.
Fig. 3
1 - Spacer washer
2 - Knurled nut
3 - Cup shift arm
4 - Cup container
LOADING COFFEE
The cover can be opened only with the door open.
Liftthecoverandfillthecoffeecontainer,ensuringthatthe
shutter is fully open (see Fig. 4).
Fig. 4
1 - Coffee container shutter
2 - Coffee container
3 - Milk container
4 - Chocolate container
5 - Powder chute
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Fig. 5
1 - Powder feeder
2 - Powder funnel
3 - Powder deposit drawer
4 - Water funnel
5 - Feeder
6 - Mixer wheel
SANITISING THE MIXERS
AND FOODSTUFF CIRCUITS
When installing the machine, and then at least once a
week or even more frequently according to the use of the
machine and the quality of the inlet water, the mixers and
the instant drink dispensing conduits must be thoroughly
disinfected,toguaranteeproperhygieneofthedispensed
products.
The parts to be cleaned are the following:
- powder deposit drawers, mixer and instant drink
dispensing conduit;
- coffee dispensing spout;
- sugar chute;
- dispensing compartment.
- wash all parts with detergent being sure that all visible
residue and product layers are mechanically removed,
using a brush if necessary;
Disinfection should be carried out using chlorine-based
detergents.
- soak all components for approx. 20 minutes in a
container filled with the previously prepared chlorine-
based detergent;
- reinstall the feeders and the water funnels;
- reinstall the powder deposit drawers and the powder
funnels after thoroughly drying them.
After reinstalling all parts the following is however
required:
- add a few drops of the chlorine-based detergent in the
mixer;
- using the mixer cleaning function with the door closed,
thoroughly rinse all components to ensure that all
residue of the detergent solution is removed.
MIXER CLEANING
Themixermustcleaneddaily and everytimethemachine
is refilled to prevent clogging of the mixer if any product is
accidentally spilled during refilling.
It must also be cleaned after the mixer sanitasing opera-
tions, as described in the relevant chapter.
Themixeriscleanedwiththedoorcloseddoingasfollows:
- press button 8 for 2 seconds
The display will show the request to enter the password;
- press one after the other buttons 4 4 8 8 to start
cleaning.
Fig. 6
- remove the powder and the water funnels, the feeders,
the powder deposit drawers and the mixer wheels from
the mixers (see Fig. 5);
- in order to remove the wheels, block the disk fitted on
the mixer shaft with a finger (see Fig. 6);

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CLEANING THE WATER SUPPLY TANK
(OPTIONAL)
For machines equipped with a water tank inside the
support cabinet, at least once a week, such tank must be
sanitised with the chlorine-based detergent used for the
mixers.
CLEANING THE SUGAR DISPENSER
Formodelswith sugardispensed directlyintothe cup,the
sugar dispensing system must be cleaned periodically
using hot water (see Fig. 7) proceeding as follows:
- release the return spring;
- lift the flexible lever to free the pin;
- remove the pin and the dispensing spout;
- after cleaning, thoroughly dry all parts and reinstall
them in the reverse order.
CLEANING THE WASTE CONTAINERS
Thewastecontainerscanbeeasilyremovedevenwiththe
door closed (see Fig. 8) permitting quick emptying and
cleaning.
The coffee container capacity is greater than that of the
waste container (if the support cabinet is not used).
Themachinecontrolsoftwareindicatesonthedisplay that
themaximumnumberofcoffeeselectionshasbeenreached
with the message "Waste container full".
After a few further selections the machine will lock.
The waste container must be emptied without switching
themachine off, to allow the softwareto detect the opera-
tion.
Fig. 8
1 - Coffee waste container
2 - Dispensing compartment drip tray
Fig. 7
1 - Sugar dispensing spout
2 - Pin
3 - Flexible lever
4 - Return spring
With the coffee waste container removed, the machine is
still available for instant drink selections but indicating the
message "Insert waste container" on the display.
Theselectioncountersareresetwiththedoorcloseddoing
as follows:
- press button 8 for 2 seconds
The display will show the request to enter the password;
- press one after the other buttons 4231 to reset the
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CLEANING THE CUP SHIFT ARM
The cup shift arm must be cleaned periodically by remov-
ing it from the machine. In order to remove it, completely
undo the fastening knurled nut (see Fig. 3).
When reinstalling it, ensure that the spacer washer is
positioned correctly.
WEEKLY CLEANING OF THE COFFEE
UNIT
Every time coffee is refilled, or at least once a week, any
powderresidueshouldberemovedfromtheexternalparts
of the coffee unit, particularly from the coffee funnel area
(see Fig. 17).
SUSPENDING FROM USE
If for any reason the machine is switched off for a period
exceeding the use-by date of the products, the following
will be necessary:
- completely empty the containers and thoroughly wash
them with the chlorine-based detergents used to clean
the mixers.
- completely empty the coffee doser unit by dispensing
coffee until the empty condition is indicated.
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Fig. 9
1 - Adjustable foot
INSTALLATION
Installationandthefollowingmaintenanceoperations
mustbecarriedoutbyqualifiedpersonnelonly,trained
in the correct use of the machine and informed on the
specific risks of such operations.
The machine must be installed in a dry room, where
thetemperaturestaysalwaysbetween2° C and 32° C.
At installation it is necessary to completely sanitise
thehydraulicsystemandallpartsincontactwithfood,
in order to eliminate any possible bacteria formed
during storage.
UNPACKING THE VENDING MACHINE
Afterremoving the packing, check thatthe machine is not
damaged.
If in doubt do not use the machine.
No packing elements (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene
foam, nails, etc.) should be left within the reach of
children, as they are potentially dangerous.
Packingmaterialsmustbedisposedofinauthorizedareas
only, and all recyclable materials must be recovered by
specialised companies.
Important notice!!
The machine should be positioned with a maximum incli-
nation of 2°.
Ifnecessary provideproper levelling byway of the adjust-
able feet included (see Fig. 9).
CONNECTING THE MACHINE
TO THE WATER MAINS
The machine must be connected to the drinking water
mains, taking into account law provisions in force in the
country where the machine is installed.
The water pressure must be 5 to 85 N/cm2(0,5-8,5 bar).
Runsomewaterfromthemainsuntilitisclearandwithout
impurities.
Useahose(alsoavailableasakit)capableofwithstanding
the water mains pressure and suitable for use with food-
stuff (min. inside diameter of 6 mm) to connect the water
supply to the union (3/4" gas) of the water inlet solenoid
valve (see Fig. 10).
It is good practice to install the water supply tap
outside the machine in an easily accessible position.
Fig. 10
1 - Water inlet union (3/4" gas)
2 - Water supply hose
3 - Overflow hose
OVERFLOW DEVICE
The water inlet solenoid valve (see Fig. 10) is equipped
withanoverflowdevicemechanicallypreventingthewater
fromflowinginifthereisamalfunctioninthesolenoidvalve
itself or in the control device of the boiler water level.
To restore normal operation, proceed as follows:
- drain the water contained in the overflow pipe;
- shut off the valve of the water supply outside the
machine;
- loosen the union which secures the solenoid valve
supply tube to relieve the water mains residual pres-
sure and then tighten again (see Fig. 10);
- open the valve and switch on the machine.

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CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO
THE POWER SUPPLY
Themachineisdesignedtooperateunderasingle-phase
240 V~ voltage and is protected by 10 A fuses.
Before making the connection make sure that the ratings
correspond to those of the power grid, and more specifi-
cally:
- the supply voltage rating should be within the limits
recommended for the connection points;
- the main switch should be capable of withstanding the
peak load required, and at the same time ensure
proper omnipolar disconnection from the power grid
with an opening gap of the contacts of at least 3 mm.
Themainswitch,thepoweroutletandtheplugshould
be located within easy reach.
The power cable is of the type fitted with a fixed plug.
Anyreplacement(seeFig.11)shouldbedonebyqualified
personnel only, using exclusively cables of the type HO5
RN - F or HO5 V V-F or H07 RN-F with a section of 3x1-
1,5 mm2.
Fig. 11
1 - Cable from the mains
2 - Cable clamp
3 - Cover
The electrical safety of the machine is ensured only when
itiscorrectlyandefficientlyearthedaccordingtothesafety
standards in force.
This fundamental safety requirement must be duly
verified, and if in doubt the system must be carefully
tested by qualified technicians.
Do not use adapters, multiple sockets and/or exten-
sions.
Before switching the machine on, be sure it is correctly
connectedtothewatermainsandthecutoffvalveisopen.
THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSI-
BILITYFORANYDAMAGECAUSEDBYNONCOMPLI-
ANCEWITHTHEABOVEMENTIONEDSAFETYRULES.
DOOR SWITCH
Whenopeningthedooraspecialmicroswitchdisconnects
the power from the machine electrical system.
With the door open, no energised parts can be ac-
cessed. Inside the machine the only energised parts
are the ones which are covered with protective cas-
ings which are marked with a plate indicating “before
removing the cover disconnect the electricity”.
Before removing these covers it is necessary to un-
plug the machine from the mains socket.
To energize the system with the open door, simply insert
the special key into the slot (see Fig. 1).
All operations requiring the machine to be energized
withthedooropenshouldbecarriedoutwiththedoor
switch key inserted, and therefore by qualified per-
sonnel informed about the specific risks of such
situation.
INSTALLING THE PAYMENT SYSTEM
The machine is sold without payment system, there-
fore the installer of such a system is responsible for
any damage to the machine or to things and persons
caused by faulty installation.
- Install the validator and make sure that the program-
ming of the relevant parameters is correct.
Other payments systems such as "change giver" and
"cashless" can be installed by using the specific kits.
The"cashless"systemscanbehousedinsidethemachine
(see Fig. 2); other payments systems such as "change
giver" must be housed inside the support cabinet (op-
tional).
WATER SOFTENER UNIT
The machine is sold without water softener.
Shouldthewaterbeveryhard,a2-litreion-exchangeresin
water softener unit can be installed in the cabinet.
The water softener, available as accessory, must be
replaced or regenerated regularly following the directions
of the manufacturer.
For health and functional reasons, higher capacity water
softener units should not be used.
INSERTING THE LABELS
The menu and instruction labels are supplied with the
machine and must be inserted at the time of installation
accordingtothelayoutandtothelanguage(see"selection
dose" table).
LENGTH OF STIRRERS
Thecorrect installation position ofthe stirrer stacker must
be checked according to the length of the stirrers to be
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INITIALISING
The machine was designed for different market needs.
Thesoftware iscapable of managingall possible configu-
rations.
For this reason, before starting the machine, some
parameters must be set.
"Model"
Defining whether the machine is Espresso or Instant.
"Country"
Intendedastypeofbasicdosesforthedifferentselections
(e.g. strong coffee IT = 40 cc - strong coffee FR = 60 cc).
The available "Countries" are:
It - Fr - Es- Uk
"Layout"
A number of Button/Selection combinations to choose
from is provided for each dose type model (the combina-
tions available for each layout are indicated in the dose
selection table supplied with the machine).
"Tank"
Intendedaswatersupplyfromatank.Thiscanbeenabled
or disabled (water supply from the mains):
FILLING THE WATER SYSTEM
When the machine is switched on the condition of air-
break (full or empty), pump (electrical functioning and
water flow) and boiler (pressure).
If required by the conditions, the machine will automati-
cally start an installation cycle, and namely:
- the display will show "Installation" for the entire dura-
tion of the cycle;
- the water mains solenoid valve is opened or the water
supply pump is started to fill the air-break;
- the milk solenoid valve is opened so that the air may
be bled from the boiler and 400 cc. of water filled.
N.B.: If there is no water flow during the installation cycle,
the machine will lock until the water is resumed or the
machine is switched off.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!
If a considerable amount of air bubbles is formed in the
water system, for example during maintenance, it is pos-
sible that an installation cycle is automatically started
when the machine is switched on.
Versions with internal tank
Formodelswithan internaltank,when themachineis
firstswitchedon,theinstallationprocedureMUSTBE
carried out manually (see relevant chapter).
OPERATION OF THE COFFEE UNIT
COFFEE DISPENSING CYCLE
After each time the machine is switched on, upon the first
espressocoffeebasedselection,thecoffeeunitisrotated
completely before the normal cycle, too ensure that the
device is in the correct start position.
When selecting coffee, the grinder is started and will
continueuntilthecoffeedoserchamberisfull(seeFig.15).
When the doser unit is full, the ground coffee dose is
released into the coffee unit.
Thecoffeefallsintotheverticalbrewchamber(1)(seeFig.
12).
Fig. 12
1 - Brew chamber
2 - External disk
3 - Upper piston
4 - Lower piston
5 - Pre-brewing spring
6 - Swinging lever
The ratiomotor handle engaged with the disk (2) located
outside of the unit rotates by 180°, causing the brew
chamber to swing and lowering the upper piston (3) (see
Fig. 13).
Duetothewaterpressure,thepre-brewingspring(5)sinks
and the lower piston (4) goes down 4 mm, thus forming a
watercushionwhichallowsanevenuseofthecoffeedose.
Atthe end ofthe dispensingcycle andduring a pauseof 3
seconds, the pre-brewing spring (5) will discharge the
water through the third way of the dispensing solenoid
valve, lightly pressing the used coffee dose.
Bycompletingitsrotation,theratiomotormakestheswing-
ing lever (6) lift the pistons and the coffee dose.
At the same time, when the brew chamber returns to its
vertical position, the scraper on the coffee hopper stops
the used coffee dose and drops it. The lower piston now
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE MACHINE SETTINGS
Togetthebestresultsfromtheproductused,thefollowing
should be checked:
for coffee
Thattheusedcoffeedoseislightlycompressedanddamp.
The grade of grinding of coffee.
The weight of the ground coffee.
The dispensing temperature.
The water dose.
For instant products
The weight of the instant products.
The drink temperature.
The water dose.
Should the standard settings be varied, proceed as indi-
cated in the next sections of this manual.
The weight of the instant products, the water dose and
temperaturearedirectlycontrolledbythemicroprocessor.
To adjust them it is therefore necessary to follow the
programming procedures.
Fig. 13
1 - Brew chamber
2 - External disk
3 - Upper piston
4 - Lower piston
5 - Pre-brewing spring
6 - Swinging lever
STANDARD SETTINGS
The vending machine is supplied with the following set-
tings:
- coffee temperature (at the spout) approx. 70÷80° C;
- instant product temperature (at the spout) approx.
70÷80°C;
The machine standard settings assign the same price,
expressed in number of basic coins, to all selections.
ADJUSTING THE SETTING OF THE
COFFEE UNIT PISTON STROKE
When the upper piston is correctly positioned, the coffee
unit can operate with coffee doses of 5.5 to 7.5 g.
To change the piston position (see Fig. 14):
- remove the snap ring from its seat;
- place the piston in the proper adjusting notches:
.less deep notches for 5.5 to 6.5 g doses;
.deeper notches for 6.5 to 7.5 g doses.
Fig. 14
1 - Snap ring
2 - Upper piston
3 - Reference fins
WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL
If the boiler temperature is to be changed, adjust the
special trimmer (see Fig. 19) keeping in mind that:
- tightening will increase the temperature;
- loosening will decrease the temperature;
- the temperature varies by approx. 1° C every 2 turns.

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ADJUSTING THE GRADE OF GRINDING
When a variation in the grade of grinding is desired, turn
therelevantadjustingknobonthegrinder(seeFig.S)and
more specifically:
- turn the knob anticlockwise for coarser grinding;
- turn the knob clockwise for finer grinding.
OPERATING MODES
Three different operating modes are provided for the
machine,accordinglythebuttonsmayhavedifferentfunc-
tions based on the preset mode of the buttons.
The available operating modes are as follows:
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
Normal operating mode
"Ready for use" coins accepted
products dispensed
Maintenance mode
"Maintenance" test dispensing
machine maintenance
Programming mode
"Programming" programming
NORMAL OPERATING MODE
When switching the machine on, the message "Rev. X.X"
(X.X indicates the software release number) is displayed
for a few seconds, after which the machine goes into
normal operating mode.
The massages displayed according to the current opera-
tion are as follows:
DISPLAY FUNCTION
"Ready for use" Machine ready.
"Price:...." Price display
selection made
"Credit:....." Credit display.
"Out of Service" Machine out of service
""Drink in Process" Preparation of drink
"Temperature" Wait time before reaching
the operating temperature
"Installation" Installation under way
"Sel. not avail." Selection disabled
"Coffee sel. out" For espresso models only
Coffee unit out of service
"Take the drink" Drink ready
Fig. 15
1 - Coffee grinder
2 - Grinding adjusting knob
3 - Dose regulator
4 - Dose adjusting lever
5 - Reference notches
For optimum results, it is good practice to vary the grade
of grinding with the coffee grinder motor running.
N.B.:Afteradjustmentofthegradeofgrinding,atleast
2 test selections must be performed in order to check
the new grade of the ground coffee:
the finer the grade of grinding the longer the time neces-
sary for dispensing the coffee and vice versa.
ADJUSTING THE COFFEE DOSE
Thedose adjustinglever can be positioned inone ofthe 6
reference notches bearing in mind that:
- the dose is increased by lifting the lever:
- the dose is reduced by lowering the lever:
- every notch changes the dose by approx. 0.25 g.
In addition, when the lever is fully rotated upwards, the
ratchet can be released from the groove in the dose
regulator(seeFig.15)andreplacedintoadifferentgroove
to change the average dose setting to:
- low 6 g. ± 0.5
- medium 7 g. ± 0.5
- high 8 g. ± 0.5
To take the dose just remove the coffee unit and press
button "6" from "Special functions" of the "maintenance"
menu (see relevant section).
Important notice!!!
To refit the coffee unit, pay special attention to the
piston position. Reference notches on the external
disk and on the unit case should match (see Fig. 17).

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PRE-SELECTIONS
Accordingtothelayoutsetatthetimeofinitialisingbuttons
"1" and "5" can be assigned the function of sugar dose
selection; in this case the display will indicate
"Sugar " which represents the programmed
mediandose.Eachtimebuttons"1"(minus)and"5"(plus)
are pressed the dispensed dose varies by 1/3 of the
median dose.
For other layouts button "5" alone is used to increase the
sugar dose by 1/3 of the median dose; when the highest
level is reached, pressing button "5" again will bring the
sugar dose to 0 (unsweetened selection).
Instillotherlayouts,selectionsarenormallyunsweetened;
it is possible to pre-select either a normal sugar dose
(button 1) or extra sugar (button 5); sugar doses can be
programmed.Thedisplaywillindicatethemessage(sugar,
extra sugar) which is current at the moment.
MAINTENANCE MODE
Whentheprogrammingbuttonlocatedontheinternalside
ofthepush-buttonboard(seeFig.20)ispressedoncethe
machine will go to "Maintenance" mode.
The message "Maintenance" is displayed for approx. two
seconds and then the first option of the "Statistics" menu
allowing management of data.
Wheninmaintenancemodethebuttonshavethefollowing
functions:
Scroll through the menu with the " "and " " buttons to
highlight the following functions:
"Compl. selec." Dispensing test
including cup, sugar and stirrer
"Powd. only" Dispensing powder only
"Water only" Dispensing water only
"No Accessories" Dispensing test
without cup, sugar and stirrer
When pressing button " " the selection buttons will
have the original function for 7 seconds, permitting the
test dispensing provided for each function.
N.B. For espresso coffee based selections, only the
additionsaredispensedwiththepartialdispensingof
powder and water; if a selection requires no addition
the message "Sel. disabled" will be displayed.
"Special functions"
When the display shows "Special functions" the buttons
have the following functions:
1 - Previous function / Increase data item (+1)
2 - Exit function / Cancel change
3 -
4 -
5 - Next function / Decrease data item (- 1)
6 - Confirm function / confirm data item
7 - Change data item
8 -
Press button " " to access the following functions:
Display statistics
Print statistics
Delete statistics
Display selection counter
1 - Previous function
2 - Grind and release a coffee dose
3 - Dispense sugar
4 - Autotest
5 - Next function
6 - Rotate coffee unit
7 - Release cup
8 - Empty air-break
In order to weigh the coffee dose using the "Grind and
release" function, the coffee unit must be remover. The
function stays enabled anyway.
If a coffee dose is accidentally released with the unit
installed, the unit will have to be rotated to unload the
excess coffee.