Synesso MVP Series User manual

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5610 4th Ave S. / Seale, WA 98108—USA
Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
Ordering Parts: [email protected]
Informaon: [email protected]
www.synesso.com
MVP & MVP HYDRA
TECHNICAL MANUAL VERSION 2020.1
3 Group MVP
Last update: September 2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introducon 3
Safety Warnings 4 -5
Start Up Screen, Serial #, Soware Ver. 6
List of Tools and Supplies 6
Warranty & Water Standards 7-8
Plumbing Requirements 9
Electrical Requirements 10
Installaon 11-12
Model Specic Installaon 13-15
Side Panel Removal 16
Start Up 17-18
4 Stage Pressure Ramping Setup 19
Operaon 20-24
Hydraulic System 25-32
Hydraulic System Diagrams 26-27
Pump & Motor 28
Water Inlet (right side) 29-31
Water Inlet (le side) 31-32
Electrical System 33-38
Main Electronics Board Diagram 34
Electrical Box 35-36
Hall Eect Board Replacement 37
Electrical System Diagram 38
Programming - Handheld Controller 39-63
Menu Level 1 - Operaons 39-43
Factory Sengs 40
Brew Temperature & Brew Sengs 40-41
Steam Temperature Control 41-42
Hot Water Tap 41-42
Auto Backushing Machine 42
Error Codes 43
Error Troubleshoong Flow Charts 44-50
Menu Level 2 - Sengs 51-58
Access Menu Level 2 51
Save Lockout 51
Programs, Acvate/Deacvate 51
Temperature, Fahrenheit & Celsius 52
Line Pressure Boost System 52-53
Brew & Steam Osets 53-54
System Clock 55
Heang Elements, Acvate/Deacvate 55
Power Save Mode 56
Error Log 57-58
Return to Operaons (Level 1 Menu) 58
Menu Level 3 - Conguraon 58-62
Access Menu Level 3 58
Machine Conguraon 59
Return to Operaon or Sengs Menu 60
Display Brightness 60
Peak Current Limit 61
Factory Diagnoscs 61
PID Tune 62
Full Reset 62
Firmware Updates 63
Maintenance 64-68
Daily Cleaning 64
Maintenance Schedule 65
Quarterly Preventave Maintenance 66
Annual Preventave Maintenance Sheet 67
Pressure Relief Valve Maintenance 68
Flowmeter Calibraon Instrucons 69
How Hot is your Shot (Brewing Temp) 70
How to Adjust Osets 71
Troubleshoong Guide 72-80

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Please WRITE your Serial Number & Oset Infor-
maon here. This can be found on the 2nd & 3rd
Menu Levels of the Display Controller. Have this
available BEFORE calling for service or technical
support.
S/N: ________________________________
The osets for this machine are:
BG1: _____°F / BG2:_____°F / BG3:_____°F
Steam Tank:_____°F
Factory Contract Informaon:
Synesso™ Inc.
5610 4th Ave South
Seale, WA 98108 - USA
Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.synesso.com
Twier: @SynessoFactory
Instagram: Synesso_factory
INTRODUCTION
Congratulaons on the purchase of your Synesso™ espresso machine. Please read this Owner’s Manual and
retain it in a safe locaon for future reference. If you have any quesons about your machine, please con-
tact Synesso™ and our knowledgeable sta will assist you
Included in the package with this machine you will nd the following:
• Thumb Drive containing the Owner’s Manual, MVP Series Video and other technical documents
• Pump/Motor Combinaon + hoses (3/8” compression ngs on all hoses)
• 8’ Flexible ¾” ID drain hose + hose clamp (aached)
• Fing, 1/4” male NPT x 90° x 3/8” Compression (if not CE)
• Accessory Package: Portalters (per customer specicaon), blind basket, Synesso™ 3 oz. (90ml) shot
glass, 4oz jar cleaning detergent, 58.4mm tamper, 4 rubber leg pads
• Electrical plugs are ONLY included on CSA Cered machines (Canada). For all other machines, the
owner of the machine must purchase an appropriate plug end for their machine. Please see the electri-
cal requirements starng on page 10 for more informaon.
Serial Number
Your espresso machine has a unique serial number, located on the le inner frame of the machine, just
under the drain tray on a serial plate. The number can also be read on the display during start-up. Please
have this serial number available for reference when contacng the factory.
This manual applies to Synesso™ models: MVP and MVP Hydra machines. The MVP machines can be con-
gured to operate any group head as manual, manual with a program and full volumetric with a program
that includes adjustable total water volume. The MVP Hydra machines have an individual pump and motor
per group head and come standard with bypass hardware and a pressure regulator to create 4 stage pres-
sure ramping.

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The conductors of the power supply cord are
marked “L1”, “L2” for the ungrounded (“hot”)
supply conductors and “G” for an equipment
grounding lead.
Warning: Risk of Fire. Use UL Listed Grounding
Type Plug rate for 220 Volts, ______ Amperes,
_______ Phase, #______ Wire. Plug to be Selected
and Installed only by Qualied Service Personnel.
Electrical
WARNING: Disconnect from
power supply before servicing
AVERTISSEMENT: Couper
l’alimentaon avant l’entreen
et le depannage.
California
only:
WARNING
This product can expose you to
chemicals including lead, which is known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproducve harm. For
more informaon, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Electrical
Box:
This equipment is to be installed to
comply with the applicable federal,
state or local plumbing codes.
Under drain
tray
Materials informaon for Synesso™ machines:
• All stainless steel coming into contact with the water supply is 300 series
• All brass ngs are low lead per the CA360 specicaons or beer
• All electronic devices are lead free
• All gaskets are made from food-contact safe material
Test Informaon:
• Brew (coee) tanks are hydrostacally tested to 375 psi
• Steam tanks are pressure tested to 75 psi
• The electrical system is subject to an electrical withstand test of: 1.20 kV AC for 1 sec-
ond, with a 7 mA limit.
IMPORTANT Informaon for Synesso™ Espresso Machines: DISCONNECT FROM POWER BEFORE SERVICING.
• Read the enre manual before operang this machine.
• Steam and condensaon from the steam wand discharge are very hot and may cause burns.
• The steam wand ps and bases become hot during use: do not touch these surfaces.
• Cover the steam wand p or submerge in a lled pitcher to safely divert the steam before opening the
steam valve.
• Never remove the steam wand from the product that is being heated when the valve is open.
• Never remove the portalter from the machine during the acve brewing process.
• Keep water and moisture away from any electrical device or live power.
• Steam tank water is heated to 260°F (126°C) or more; Use cauon near steam tank.
• The brew groups deliver water as hot as 210°F (99°C). Avoid exposure to this water.
• The hot water mix valve can be adjusted to deliver water as hot as 212°F (100°C), which can cause severe
burns: please use cauon when acvang this water source.
Safety Label Locaons:
Synesso™ complies with UL regulaons by posng the following labels on its machines:
SAFETY WARNINGS

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BREW & STEAM TANK SAFETY
Safety Precauons:
Espresso machines have numerous potenal hazards, and it is of paramount importance to Synesso™ that
people servicing our machines take all necessary precauons to ensure their personal safety. When work-
ing on the machine’s boilers (unless otherwise instructed in the direcons):
• Turn the machine o and shut o the incoming water supply.
• Depressurize the boilers as shown below.
When working on any electrical wiring (unless checking voltage or amperage readings or otherwise in-
structed in the direcons) ensure that the machine is switched o at the electrical box and the machine is
unplugged.
Depressurizing the Steam Tank:
1. Turn o the element circuit
breaker located under the machine.
2. Open the steam valve by moving
the steam actuator lever forward.
3. The steam tank is depres-
surized when the steam gauge
reads zero. Note: the steam
gauge is rated @ 0-60 psi.
Depressurizing the Brew Tanks:
1. Turn o the element circuit
breaker located under the machine.
2. Also turn o the water supply to
the machine.
4. The brew tanks are depressur-
ized once the pressure gauge
reads zero. Note – the brew
gauges are rated at 0-300 psi.
3. In the second level menu,
change the brew valves from
“Normal” to “ON” this will
bleed the pressure.
Normal to On

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RECOMMENDED TOOLS & SUPPLIES
• Mul Meter – reads volts, amps and ohms
(The Fluke T5-600 is recommended)
• Heat Shrink Gun or Torch
• Vacuum with a Hose
• Compressed Air
• Descaler – Citric Acid
• Flashlight
• Box Knife
• Thread Sealant – Red and Blue Locte
• Food Grade Grease (Super Lube) 1.8600
• Tube Bender for 1/4”, 5/16”, and 3/8” Tube
• Flare Tool - 45°
• Tube Cuer
• Brass Bristle Wire Brush
• 3/8” Drive Socket Wrench with 7/16”, 1/2”
and 9/16” “Deep Sockets”
• Hammer Medium Size Ball Peen
• Wire Stripper / Crimper
• Small Punch and Chisel
• Small Files – Round and Triangular
• Picks – Straight and Curved, an Ice Pick is great for
replacing portalter gaskets
• Dies: 1/8” NPT, 1/4” NPT, and 1/8” BSPP
• Taps: 8-32, 10 - 32, 3/8 – 16, and M6 x 1
booming Tap
• Allen Wrenches: 3/32”, 1/8”, 9/64”, 5/32, 3/16”,
1/4” (steam valve seat)
• Wrenches: 2x11/32, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 2x7/16, 1/2,
2x9/16 , 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 12mm & 17mm
• Adjustable wrenches: Medium size 1 1/4”
opening and Small for ght spots
• Pliers: Channel Lock, Standard pliers and Side
Cuers
• Philips Head Screwdrivers: #2 short, #2 long and
#1
• Flat Head Screwdrivers: #2 short, #2 medium
length, #1 medium, #0 medium
• A large at head screwdriver (or small at nail
puller) to use as a pry bar or wedge.
• Pen and paper
Tools and recommended items required to fully diagnose, service and maintain
Synesso espresso machines.
START UP SCREEN
Understanding the informaon displayed in the serial number i.e.: 301142030
3 - is the number of groups on this machine (this is a 3 group machine)
01 - is the month the machine was built (Jan is 01)
14- is the year it was built (14 is the year 2014) & 2030 is the machine sequence number
When cycling the power on,
this screen is shown momen-
tarily . It displays your soware
version and your serial number.

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Limited 2 Year Plus Warranty
Synesso Inc. and/or your distributor warrants to the original purchaser that Synesso™ espresso machines are
free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing
upon the date of shipping and connuing for 24 months from the original date of shipment. Synesso will
make a good faith eort for prompt correcon or other adjustment with respect to any non-wearing part
that proves to be defecve within the limited warranty period. The limited warranty is condional upon
proper use of the machine by the purchaser.
The limited warranty does not cover defects or damage resulng from: accident, misuse, abuse, shipping
damage, neglect, unusual physical, electrical or electromechanical stress, unauthorized customer modica-
ons or improper water ltraon.
WARRANTY & WATER STANDARDS
• Universal Brew Tank
• Steam Tank
• Marathon Motor
• Fluid-o-Tech Pump
• Pressure Relief Valve
• 1/4” Check Valves
• Thermal Overload Switch with Manual Reset
• Brew and Water Control Valves
In addion to the standard 2 Year Plus Warranty*, Synesso™ will cover the following items
under a Limited 5 year Warranty:
• Steam Valve Actuator
• Machine Body
• Machine Frame
• Sight Glass
• Heang Elements
• Wire Harness
• Flow Meters
• Copper Tubes
• Brass Fings
• Temperature Probes
• Lifeme Warranty on Group Head Actuator Assemblies
Wearing parts not included in the 2 Year Plus Warranty* are:
• Portalter Gaskets
• Portalter Baskets
• Portalter Springs
• Group Diuser Screens
• Steam Valve Seals
• O-Rings or Seals
• Gauges
• Vacuum Breaker
*To obtain the 2 Year &/or 5 Year Plus Warranty, the annual Preventave Maintenance
Guide and checklist must be completed by a qualied Synesso Technician. Aer twelve
months from the original date of shipment, the completed checklist must be emailed to
the Synesso Technical Support Department. [ [e-mail] ] Checklists must be re-
ceived before the thirteenth month from the original date of shipment in order to be valid.
See page 67 for the Annual Preventave Maintenance Checklist.
The 2 Year Plus Warranty* will cover all non-wearing parts including:

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Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) 30 to 200 ppm (parts per million)
Total Hardness - in ppm 50 to 85 ppm
Total Hardness – in grains 3 to 5 grains (divide ppm by 17.1 to get grains)
pH 6.5 pH to 8 pH
Chloride 5-15 ppm – any Chlorides can be corrosive and harmful
Total Alkalinity Less than 100 ppm
Chlorine 0 ppm
Iron 0 ppm
Water Standards to keep
your warranty valid:
In Synesso’s experience, Everpure Claris and Cirqua formulator systems can produce a
result that can damage the Synesso™ stainless steel tanks. Use of either system is high-
ly discouraged and will void the water related parts of the machine warranty.
Any part which is determined to be defecve in materials or workmanship should be returned to
Synesso™ or to an authorized service locaon, shipping costs prepaid, as Synesso designates. Synesso
may repair or replace the product or part with new or factory refurbished equipment at Synesso’s sole
discreon. If the product or part is determined to be defecve and in compliance with the Limited War-
ranty condions, the replacement part or product will be returned to the purchaser with shipping pre-
paid **.
Many jurisdicons have codes and regulaons governing sales, construcon, installaon, and/or use of
products for certain purposes, which may vary from area to area. While Synesso aempts to assure that
its products comply with such codes, it cannot guarantee compliance and cannot be responsible for how
the product is used or installed.
Synesso’s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product and shall not be held liable for damages
that extend beyond the product itself. Synesso’s liability of consequenal, incidental damages, indirect
or direct damages for personal injury, inability to properly use this product, loss of business prots or
interrupon to business is expressly disclaimed.
** Regarding equipment sold or residing outside the United States: purchaser maybe required to pay for
the shipping and associated costs for warranty parts, repairs and services. Please contact your local dis-
tributor to resolve the issue regionally, if possible.
Proper water ltraon and regular lter changes are a requirement to keep your factory warranty
valid and your machine funconing properly. It is highly recommended that you contact a profession-
al water ltraon specialist in your area and have your water tested to determine the proper ltra-
on system. It is important to note that many municipalies change their water sources throughout
the year, so addional water tests may become necessary.
WARRANTY & WATER STANDARDS

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PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS
This equipment must be installed to comply with the applicable federal, state or local plumbing codes.
WATER TREATMENT IS REQUIRED TO PRESERVE THE FULL MACHINE WARRANTY. Please ensure that the
incoming water complies with the warranty requirements listed on page 8.
Using the provided stainless steel braided hose, connect the pump to the shuto valve on the ltered cold
water line. Fings on the hoses and pumps are 3/8” tube compression. Thread sealant or Teon tape is
not necessary. Make connecons snug, but do not over ghten.
Turn incoming water ON and check for leaks.
Synesso machines require a minimum of 50 PSI (3.5 bar) of line pressure at 30 gal (120 L) per hour to have
the auto-ll system for the steam tank funconing properly. Please ensure that the incoming water meets
this requirement or contact Synesso for alternave methods of boosng water pressure.
NOTE: Synesso sells a “Euro-hose” adapter hose and ng) which converts from a 3/8” tube ng to a
pipe ng, suitable for most non-US plumbing. Please refer to the picture below to idenfy the dier-
ences between the standard and Euro-style ngs and hoses.
1/4” NPT
3/8” Tube Compression
3/8” BSP Pipe
Standard Fing
Standard Hoses (48” or 84”)
Euro Hose
Euro Fing
(Euro Assembly - hose +
ng)

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
All Synesso™ machines are rated to operate on 220 VAC with a 50 or 60 Hz frequency, single phase. Ma-
chines will operate between 208 V and 240 V.
Listed amp rangs are all measured at 220 V. Incorrect voltage can cause malfuncon or damage to the ma-
chine.
An electrical socket and matching plug, rated at the proper voltage and amperage are required within three
feet of the machine. Plug ends are NOT included with the machine unless required by CSA or other cerca-
on.
Aach the plug end per manufacturer’s instrucons.
Make sure that the red electronics switch and the heang element breaker on the front of the electrical box
are in the OFF posion, then plug the power cord into the receptacle.
OPTIONAL: If recovery me is slow, install an In-Line Buck-Boost transformer to increase voltage below 208v
to opmize machine recovery me. Buck-boost transformers come in dierent sizes. Please choose the ap-
propriate one for your machine if required. 1 and 2 Group Machines require a 1.0 KVA transformer, 3 Group
Machines require a 1.5 KVA transformer.
SPECIAL ELECTRICAL INFORMATION FOR EMC-COMPLIANT MACHINES
(CE FOR EUROPE AND OTHER LOCATIONS)
To comply with EMC (Electromagnec Compability) regulaons, machines built prior to May 2019 included
a capacitor in the electronics box across the main power IN. To avoid an electric shock from the charge held
in the capacitor, unplug or isolate the machine with the electronics ON/OFF red rocker switch in the ON
posion.
North American Wire Color Worldwide Wire Color
Green Ground Green and Yellow Ground (Earth)
White 110 V Line 1 Brown 220 V
Black 110 V Line 2 Blue Neutral
Model Cord Plug Rang (UL Listed) Machine Max Amp Draw
2 Group MVP 30 amp 28 amp
3 Group MVP 50 amp 36 amp
1 Group MVP Hydra 20 amp 16 amp
2 Group MVP Hydra 30 amp 30 amp
3 Group MVP Hydra 50 amp 40 amp

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INSTALLATION & WORK STATION
To obtain the 2 Year Plus Warranty, an authorized or cered espresso service representa-
ve must perform the installaon of this espresso machine.
Site Preparaon - See Diagram on page 12
The machine must be placed on a level horizontal surface that can be easily cleaned and is capable of sus-
taining a minimum of 300 lbs.
The counter top requires a depth of 28”, which provides a minimum clearance of 1” behind and 3” in front
of the machine.
Make a 2 ½” minimum diameter hole through the counter top located 4” from the rear and 7” from the right
side of the machine. The hoses, drain tube, and electrical lines will all pass through this hole.
A 3/8” min. diameter cold water supply line from the lter with a shut o valve is required within 5’ of the
machine. The valve should be easily accessed for machine service.
The machine supply hose and pump ngs are 3/8” tube compression ngs.
A proper water ltraon or soening system must be installed on the incoming water supply. Water treat-
ment requirements will vary and it is important to use a system designed to match the needs of your specic
area. Water ltraon systems require periodic maintenance, including cartridge or lter replacement. Prop-
er ltraon and service is vital to the funcon of the machine and the quality of the espresso served. Follow
the instrucons provided by your water treatment system for proper installaon.
Note: Improper water ltraon can result in severe damage to the machine including scale deposits and cor-
rosion. DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER WATER TREATMENT WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE MACHINE
WARRANTY. See page 8.
There must be adequate room under the counter to locate each motor and pump. The pumps must be easily
accessible for adjustment and motors must have a minimum of 3” clearance on all sides for air ow.
A oor drain or sink must be available. The best locaon is directly under the machine. The 3/4” drain hose
should descend as vercally as possible for opmal drainage. An air gap is required between the end of the
drain hose and the highest water posion of a clogged drain. This is to prevent the possibility of drain water
backing up into the machine.

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INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS

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MODEL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS & INSTALLATION
MVP Hydra Vs. MVP:
The MVP Hydra and MVP models dier based on the how many pumps and motors per group head they
have, as well as the funconality that the pump assemblies provide. The MVP Hydra model machine comes
with a pump and motor for each group head, with each pump having a bypass assembly. The MVP has a sin-
gle pump and motor for the enre machine and does not come with a bypass assembly.
In addion, the MVP Hydra has internal plumbing and wiring to accommodate separate and disnct pres-
sures in each brew group. Having individual pumps and motors allows the operator to control brewing pres-
sure at each group head. Each brew group also funcons independently without aecng the pressure at
the other groups.
Because of these dierences the two models have slightly dierent installaon processes and require-
ments. Please read below for details.
Model Specic Color Coding:
Depending on the MVP Series model and number of groups, color-coded zip es will be present on the wa-
ter lines, electrical cords, and pump/motors.
The colors are as follows:
• Group 1: Grey
• Group 2: Purple
• Group 3: Brown
• Water inlet for the steam tank: Pink
• Oponal Line Boost System: Red
Wherever these colors are seen, it is crical for proper machine funcon that they are matched up correctly
(grey to grey, etc.) for both electrical and plumbing systems.
Model Specic Electrical Requirements:
The mulple pump, MVP Hydra machines have a slightly greater amp draw than the single pump, MVP ma-
chines; please note the max amp draws and plan your electrical installaon accordingly. See table on page
10.
For the MVP Hydra package, the pump/motor cords should be matched to the appropriate pump/motor by
the color of zip e. See above for details regarding the dierent colors.
MVP Pump Assembly MVP Hydra Pump
Assembly with Bypass

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MVP Hydra Pump/Motor Wiring:
For the MVP Hydra machines, the power cord to the pump/motor is connected within the bypass box.
To connect the power cord: Insert the color coded
pump cable into the opening of the matching bypass
box and attach the wires to the terminal as shown in
the picture to the left: green wires stacked on the
ground bolt, white matches across to white/red on ter-
minal block, black matches across to black/blue on ter-
minal block, and the male bullet connector on the black
wire connects to the female bullet connector on the
red wire.
MODEL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS & INSTALLATION
MVP Pump/Motor Wiring:
For the MVP machines, the power cord to the pump/motor is connected directly to the motor.
To connect the power cord: Secure the ring terminal on the
green grounding wire to the frame of the motor using the
green screw. Insert the spade connector of the white wire
to the upper terminal. Insert the spade connector of the
black wire to the lower terminal. Blank spade connectors
are installed in factory on the terminals that should not be
used in the motor. Never connect the white and black wires
to the same brass terminal plate.
Once the wires are connected, secure the cover plate over
the wires using the two black screws on the motor housing.
Power then runs from the bypass box to the motor by a separate, shorter cable that is already installed.

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MODEL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS & INSTALLATION
Model Specic Plumbing Requirements:
Both the MVP Hydra and MVP machines require one incoming water source. For the MVP Hydra machines,
the incoming water passes through a manifold (this was part of the line pressure regulator) from xx-xx-
3854 each pump has a regulator. Once again, follow the color coding for proper installaon of the hoses
from the output of each pump to the machine. See the pictures below for MVP Hydra compression line
color matching. For the MVP machines, the incoming water routes directly to the single pump assembly.
MVP Hydra Manifold
Steam Tank Line (Pink Zip
Tie) is Matched.
Group 1 Pump - Grey Zip
Tie is Matched
Group 2 Pump - Purple
Zip Tie is Matched
Group 3 Pump - Brown
Zip Tie is Matched
Pressure Regulators:
MVP Hydras come with line pressure regulators built into the bypass pump assemblies. MVP machines do
not come standard with a line pressure regulator but it can be installed along with a manifold as an acces-
sory to the machine. The pressure regulator is used to control the stage 1 preinfusion pressure. It comes
factory set to the maximum seng of 50 psi. For more on seng up the dierent pressure stages please
refer to page 19.
Mini Pressure Regulator
Disconnued Was
Pressure Regulator

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MVP & MVP HYDRA - 2 PIECE SIDE PANELS
This side panel is shown with the trim plates removed, to display the way the lower panel interlocks with
the upper panel.
When removing the Lower Side Panel from the espresso machine:
• Loosen the 2 side panel mounng bolts , but do not remove.
• Remove the thumb screw from the drain tray
• Push the panel to the back of the machine while liing slightly up
This allows the user easy access to the drain box & allows the technician easy access to all water control
valves on the water inlet (right) side and to the level probes and thermal switches on the le side.
For the technician to access the steam valve, the Upper Side Panel must be removed.
When removing the Upper Side Panel from the espresso machine:
• Remove the 2 side panel mounng bolts completely.
• Each bolt is threaded into a plate fastener inside the frame. Be careful not to lose the fasteners.
• The safari rack is suspended by, but not threaded onto, short bolts on each side panel. *The safari rack
needs to be supported while removing the Upper Side Panel.

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START UP
Start-Up Instrucons
1. Connect the water lines and the drain hose. Turn the water ON. Water will begin to ow into the brew
groups.
2. Ensure the heang element breaker switch is in the OFF posion. Then switch the red electronics On/O
switch to the ON posion. The machine’s auto-ll feature will acvate and the steam tank will begin lling.
3. The water level sight glass for the steam tank is located on the right side of the machine. As the tank lls,
the water level will rise in the sight glass and will automacally stop when the correct level is reached.
4. Bleed the group heads of air:
• Hold each brew group handle le unl the corresponding display reads M: shi each group head handle
le momentarily, (see pictures below) allow the group to run unl there is a steady ow of water. Shi
each group head right to turn o.
5.Wait unl the steam tank has stopped lling and the level in the sight glass reads at least ½ full. Turn the
heang element breaker to the ON or (1) posion. All the heang elements (brew and steam) are now ac-
vated.
Electronics Switch
ON: up posion, light
on
OFF: down posion,
light o
Heang Element Switch
ON: le posion (1)
OFF: right posion (0)
1 0
Machine Switches
Center Posion—At Rest Shi Le - Start or Advance
Hold Le - Changes M to MP to VP
Shi Right - O or Select Brew
Program

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6. For an MVP Hydra machine, set up the 4 stage pressure ramping by following the instrucons on page 19.
For an MVP machine, adjust the pump pressure by rst shiing the brew group handle momentarily le two
mes while in M mode to acvate the pump/motor. Locate and read the pump pressure on the brew gauge
located to the right of the rightmost group. Then set the pump pressure to 9 bar with the following proce-
dures:
• Locate the pump adjusng screw on the right side of the brass pump housing.
• Loosen the lock nut and turn the screw with a screwdriver:
 Clockwise to INCREASE pressure
 Counterclockwise to DECREASE pressure
• Once the desired pressure is reached, reghten the lock nut and turn o the group.
7. Please allow at least 30 minutes of “warm up” me before using your Synesso™ espresso machine to brew
shots or steam milk. The steam gauge (the le hand gauge) should read a minimum of 1.1 bar before the
steam tank is at an operaonal pressure. The factory set temperatures are 250°F for the steam tank and
203°F for each brew tank. Temperature readings for the steam and brew tanks are displayed on the handheld
controller. Temperature set points can be adjusted by following the instrucons on pages 40 and 41. Once
the readings are at the set temperature, the machine is fully operaonal and ready for use.
Note: As the brew groups heat, the needle of the brew pressure gauge(s) may rise above 11 bar. There is an
expansion valve used to control the maximum pressure achieved. MVP Hydra machines have a separate ex-
pansion valve and pressure gauge for each group present. MVP machines have one expansion valve for the
enre brew system. Each expansion valve is factory set to bleed o pressure at 11-12 bar. If the needle rises
above 12 bar on the pressure gauge, the expansion valve should be adjusted to bleed o pressure near 11-12
bar so that the maximum pressure reading of the brew gauge cannot exceed 12 bar. The expansion valve re-
quires periodic adjustment throughout the lifeme of the machine to ensure that the pressure in the brew
system is not able to increase above 12 bar.
8. Before brewing your rst espresso shot or using the steam wands, it is a good idea to purge the groups and
the steam wands.
• To purge the groups, shi each group head handle le to acvate the group. Let the group run for several
seconds. Then turn the group o by shiing the handle to the right.
• To purge the steam wands, posion the wand p into the drain tray. Acvate the steam wand by pulling
the steam wand handle toward you. Cauon that the steam expelled as well as the area of the wand at or
near the p can be hot enough to cause burns. Aer allowing steam to escape for several seconds, turn
the steam o by moving the handle away from you into the o posion.
Note: The steam wands should be purged before and aer each use. Failure to purge the wands may
allow the steamed liquid to travel back through the wand and cause steam valve failure and spoiled, scalded
milk avor. These issues are fully preventable by habitually purging the wands, as described above, and keep-
ing the machine up-to-date on preventave maintenance.
START UP

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4 STAGE PRESSURE RAMPING SETUP - MVP HYDRA
Pin Valve for Bypass
Pressure (Ramp Up
and Ramp Down) Pump Pressure
Adjustment Screw
MVP Hydra Bypass Pump and Motor Assembly
Pressure Regulator for
Preinfusion Pressure
MVP Hydras come with a bypass pump and mo-
tor assembly that allow for four-stage pressure
ramping. The shot begins with preinfusion. Low
pressure water saturates the puck, swelling it to
reduce channeling. Aer the preinfuse me has
elapsed, ramp up (bypass) begins. The bypass sys-
tem creates a slow rise in water pressure by par-
ally diverng water away from the brew group.
Aer the ramp up me ends, the bypass closes
and the full brew pressure (typically 9 bar) stage
begins. To complete the extracon, the shot is
then returned to bypass pressure in the ramp
down stage. The pump then shuts o to end the
extracon, returning the machine to idle pres-
sure.
To set up the four-stage pressure ramping:
1. Begin from “M” mode. Shi the group handle to the le to begin preinfusion.
2. While observing the brew pressure gauge, adjust the pressure regulator. To adjust, pull outwards on the
black knob. Turn the knob clockwise to raise pressure and counterclockwise to lower pressure. Press the
cap back in when done. Recommended preinfusion pressure is 3.5 bar.
3. Shi the group handle to the le twice more to reach the third (full pressure) stage.
4. While observing the brew pressure gauge, adjust the pump adjustment screw. To adjust, loosen the lock
nut on the screw. Using a at head screw driver, engage the screw, turning clockwise to raise the pres-
sure and counter-clockwise to lower the pressure. When nished, ghten the lock nut to secure the ad-
justment screw. Recommended full pressure is 9 bar.
5. Shi the group handle to the le once more to reach the fourth (ramp down) stage.
6. While observing the brew pressure gauge, adjust the pin valve. Turn the handle of the valve clockwise to
raise the pressure and counter-clockwise to lower the pressure. Recommended bypass pressure is 7 bar.
*Note that if the pump or regulator pressures are adjusted, they will aect the bypass pressure.
7. To complete the setup for operaon in MP or VP modes, access the machine programming via the
handheld controller to set the preinfusion me, ramp up me, and ramp down percentage (VP mode on-
ly). See pages 40 and 41 for more informaon on how to adjust the sengs.

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OPERATION
Preparing to Brew Espresso
1. Select the desired spout and basket conguraon. Single, double and boomless portalters are available
through Synesso™. The single spout portalter is used with a single (7g) basket to brew a single shot. The
double spouted and boomless portalters can be used with double (14g) or triple (18g or 21g) baskets to
brew double or triple shots. The double spouted portalter can separate a double shot into 2 single shots of
espresso.
2. Fill the portalter basket with coee grounds to just above level and wipe o the excess.
Note: For best results, use fresh coee. Ground coee should be brewed as soon as possible aer grinding.
3. Press straight down evenly on top of the grounds with the tamper. (A tamper is supplied with the ma-
chine).
4. Engage the portalter into the brew group and pull rmly to the right to set the seal.
5. Proceed to the instrucons for the program (M, MP, or VP) that you wish to brew with. See below on how
to change from program to program.
Hold handle LEFT to change the Operaon Mode from M (Manual) to MP (Manual Program) to VP
(Volumetric Program).
MVP vs MVP Hydra Brewing:
MVP machines allow for two dierent brew pressures, line pressure preinfusion and full pump pressure, with
only the pump pressure being adjustable. Brewing on an MVP is proled rst as stage 1 low pressure preinfu-
sion, then stage 2 full pump pressure brewing, and lastly stage 3 low pressure ramp down.
MVP Hydras allow for three dierent brew pressures—preinfusion, bypass, and pump pressure—all of which
are adjustable. Brewing on an MVP Hydra is proled as stage 1 low pressure preinfusion, followed by stage 2
ramp up (bypass) pressure, to stage 3 full pump pressure brewing, and nally stage 4 ramp down (bypass)
pressure.
The dierence between the machine’s available pressure modes is observable by the pressure bars shown on
the shot mers as can be seen in the pictures below.
MVP Hydra
4 Stage Pressure
Ramping
MVP
3 Stage Pressure
Ramping