Draining V3
Draining Tanks, V3
Time Needed: 15-20 minutes
Parts Needed: 2-5 pieces of 3' 1/8'' John Guest Tubing
Tools Needed: 1/2' Wrench, 7/16' Wrench, Large Flathead Driver
Step 1: Turn off low voltage and high voltage switches below the machine.
Turn off water source to the machine.
Unplug main power from power source
Turn off the machine, Unplug from wall
Turn off water to the machine
Open steam valve to drain all steam from the machine
Remove Cup Tray and top front cover
Be sure to disconnect the water button from the top front panel
Remove side panels. Remove the top two screws and the bottom back screw.
To remove side panel, rock backwards and lift out. Be careful not to scratch the outside of the panel on the X
Step 5: Locate the ball valves dedicated to each brew tank, preheat and the steam tank.
Insert 1/8th John Guest tubing into each of the ball valves. Push the John Guest tubing in and pull, the tubing should not release.
Step 6: Open the ball valve
A vacuum needs to be broken in order for the preheat tanks to drain. To break the vacuum, please follow these instructions:
Step 7: Locate the copper tube to the left of the preheat tank.
Using a 1/2 wrench, remove the compression fitting and move copper tube
A vacuum needs to be broken in order for the brew tanks to drain. To break the vacuum, please follow these instructions:
Step 8: Locate the brew gauge tube on the neck of the brew boiler.
Use a 7/16 wrench to undo the compression fitting .
This will break the vacuum and allow the brew tank to drain
If the John Guest fitting leaks, you can substitute draining by using a 5/16" silicone tube.
Step 10: Tighten all compression fittings. Compression fittings should be tightened finger tight than a quarter turn using a wrench
Step 11: Re-assemble top front panel, side panel and drip tray
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