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All Astra machines must be connected according to the local and national electrical and
plumbing codes. For a 110-volt machine, a dedicated circuit with ground is required. A
220-volt machine must be connected to a single-phase power (2 hot and ground) and the
equipment must be grounded.
NOTICE:
All ASTRA equipment must be installed in accordance with all
applicable Federal, State and/or local electrical and plumbing codes.
POWER
This process is important to follow upon first use or any time the boiler has been
completely drained, such as during repair or cleaning.
Open any steam valve and leave
it open by turning the knob counterclockwise. If your model has no knob on the front
panel. Place the switch to manual position and turn on the machine. The pump will start
to push the water into the boiler. If both indicator lights do not light shortly after the pump
stops, this means that the water has not yet reached the proper level. Leave on for about
1 minute. Toggle ‘Off’ for 15 seconds. During very first use, you may have to do this 3-4
times as the pump continues to fill the boiler. When both indicator lights come on and
stay on; the machine is in heating mode.
Ensure that the steam valve stays open. Once the steam begins to disperse from the
steam wand, close the valve. You can do this by turning the knob clockwise or turning the
switch back to “Automatic” if yours has no knob. The warm-up process can take 10 to 20
minutes. When the “Boiler Pressure” arrow on the gauge is between 15 and 17 PSI, the
machine is ready to be used. The amber light will go on and off throughout operation as
the heating element cycles to maintain the internal temperature.
FIRST TIME OPERATION
PRIME THE MACHINE
