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- Page 1 CONTENTS Installation and user manual Speedster Document ID: Sup-Sium-Eng Date of issue: August 21, 2013 Revision date: July 28, 2016 Speedster page 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Steam wand ............................15 Exterior .............................. 16 Back flush group ..........................16 Replace group seal ..........................17 Clean group dispersion plate ......................18 Maintenance ............................19 Recommended maintenance scheme ....................19 Maintenance Records ........................20 Contact information ..........................21 Speedster page 2... -
Page 3: Parts Identification
WELCOME Parts identification Figure W 1. Showing the main operational parts of the Speedster 1. Mains switch 2. Coffee boiler PID with temperature display 3. Hot water spout 4. 3-way brewing lever 5. 3-way hot water toggle switch 6. Coffee boiler pressure gauge 7. -
Page 4: Unpack
Group brush Group screen extractor Drain hose Speedster T-shirt 2 KVDW shot glasses USB flash drive with comprehensive user and maintenance manual Spare parts there is a Barista Kit included with the machine to facilitate routine maintenance... -
Page 5: Installation
Installation Caution! Installation of and maintenance on the Speedster should be done by a qualified technician. Parts of the machine can reach a temperature of close to 140 °C (284 °F). The steam/hot water boiler contains water and pressurised steam of 135 °C at 1.45 bar overpressure (275 °F at 21 PSI), temperature and pressure in the coffee system reaches up to 96 °C at 12 bar overpressure (205 °F at 175 PSI). - Page 6 Close the tap, connect the hose to the fitting at the bottom of the Speedster with a 20 mm spanner. The Speedster may be tilted in such a way that it rests on the two hind-legs and the back of the machine, or use (wooden) blocks under the feet see Figure I 3.
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Page 7: Connect Water Discharge
2050 Watts, 17.8 amps at 115VAC), you must connect your power mains to a 110-120 VAC power outlet. The pump is fed from the Speedster and the pump-motor will be marked 110-120 VAC as well. Where we speak of 230 VAC in the rest of this manual, you should read 110-120 VAC. -
Page 8: Adjust Pump Pressure
INSTALLATION 2. The thinner electrical cable attached to the Speedster is the pump cable (see Figure I 3) and has a special type of connector. Attach the pump cable to the pump motor using the special connectors. 3. Attach the other cable to a 230 VAC earthed power outlet. If your Speedster came without a mains plug, it is advised to attach the blue wire to the neutral in your power outlet. - Page 9 Beware! The set screw is made from brass and is easily deformed. To avoid damage use a screw driver that snugly fits the slot. set screw Figure I 4. Showing the set screw on the pump to change pump pressure. Speedster page 9...
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Page 10: Using The Machine
You can easily check the functioning of the progressive pre- infusion as the guiding rod of the piston will protrude through an opening in the front panel of the machine just left of the hot water tap (see Figure U 1). Speedster page 10... -
Page 11: Shot Timer
It does not distinct between pump active or inactive. The shot timer may help you to determine the optimum grinder setting and coffee grounds dose to reach a perfect espresso (25-30 seconds). Figure U 2. The shot timer display. Speedster page 11... -
Page 12: Hot Water
When drawing mix-water while brewing, brew pressure will decrease a little as water can also flow to the hot water spout. It is up to the barista to make the decision if such small pressure drop is acceptable or that hot water dispensing should wait for the brew to finish. Speedster page 12... -
Page 13: Steam
Turn clockwise just until no more steam is leaving the tip, at that point the valve is closed. Total travel of the knob from close to fully open is about ¼ turn, opening further does not have any effect. steam boiler pressure gauge steam tip Figure U 4. Steam valve and tip and steam pressure gauge. Speedster page 13... -
Page 14: Set Boiler Temperatures
The steam boiler controller is in fact a device identical to the coffee boiler controller, but with different parameter settings such that it functions as a very precise thermostat. Changing the operational (steam boiler) temperature is the same as for the coffee boiler controller. Speedster page 14... -
Page 15: Cleaning The Machine
The remains will soften and can be wiped off easily. NEVER scrape, grind or cut the steam wand or tip since it leads to avoidable damage. Speedster page 15... -
Page 16: Exterior
Note! Removing the filter holder is essential to prevent remnants of cleaning powder to settle between the plunger and housing of the 3-way group valve. 10. Pry the blind filter from the filter holder and replace the filter basket. Speedster page 16... -
Page 17: Replace Group Seal
Turn filter holder in bayonet, then remove filter holder. 5. Insert the filter basket to the filter holder. Turn into the group to finish pressing the group seal into the group. Speedster page 17... -
Page 18: Clean Group Dispersion Plate
Figure U 8. Shows dispersion plate mounted with 2 screws (left) and dispersion plate removed from group (right). Photos taken from bare coffee-boiler laying on its back. The present-day dispersion set is made from light-brown PEEK material instead of the black POM shown above. Speedster page 18... -
Page 19: Maintenance
Rebuild steam valve Clean probes, level and safety Every 5 years (see technical manual) all 12-month maintenance plus … Replace all solenoid valves When ordering parts or asking (technical) questions, please forward the machine number in question. Speedster page 19... -
Page 20: Maintenance Records
USER MANUAL Maintenance Records Date Task Comments Speedster page 20... -
Page 21: Contact Information
INFORMATION Contact information Kees van der Westen Espressonistic Works B.V. Van Elderenlaan 6 5581WJ WAALRE The Netherlands Telephone +31 40 2223433 Keep machine number at hand Email support@keesvanderwesten.com Forward machine number Website www.keesvanderwesten.com Ordering replacement parts spareparts@keesvanderwesten.com Forward machine number...
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