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Coffee Crafters -| Assembly and Installation 

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Helpful Tips 

 

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Wash and completely dry your Hopper and Bean Cooler Tray prior to use.  Go to the 
Maintenance and Troubleshooting section for instructions on proper cleaning of the Artisan 9 
Roaster. 

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Your roaster does not require preheating. 

3.

 

Visit our website for roasting tips, the green bean distributor map, and more! 

 
 

 

www.coffeecrafters.com 

 

 

 

You are now ready to roast coffee.  Proceed to 

the next section of this manual for initial 

testing and roasting instructions. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for artisan 9

Page 1: ...9lb Fluid Bed Coffee Roaster Manual 708 S Clearwater Street Post Falls ID 83854 www coffeecrafters com Phone 509 228 6916 customerservice coffeecrafters com Copyright 2018 Coffee Crafters LLC All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...ms 7 Assembly and Installation 8 Assembly Introduction 8 Hardware Packages 8 Installing Roaster Hopper Support 10 Installing Plenum 11 Installing Hood Support Mast 12 Installing Hood 13 Installing Conduit and Cord Routing 14 Installing High Temperature Hose 15 Installing Flex Hose 16 Installing Exhaust Blower 18 Ventilation Installation 19 Exhaust Penetrations 19 Cleanout 19 Maximum Run Length for...

Page 3: ...the Beans 30 Coffee Bean Education 2 3 Proper Storage of Green Coffee Beans 2 3 Green Coffee Been Abbreviations and Meanings 3 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 3 Maintenance 4 3 Chaff Bags 4 3 Roast Hopper Cleaning 4 3 Wire Chimney 4 3 Bean Cooling Tray 4 3 Mast Tubing 5 3 Taking the Hopper Off 5 3 Exhaust Tubing 6 3 Exterior Surfaces 6 3 Troubleshooting 7 3 Exhaust Blower Losing Suction 7 3 Be...

Page 4: ...ction 4 Troubleshooting Figure 1 1 1 4 Troubleshooting Figure 1 2 2 4 Troubleshooting Figure 1 3 2 4 Troubleshooting Figure 1 4 SSR Connections 3 4 Troubleshooting Figure 1 5 Contactors 4 4 Wiring Diagra s m 5 4 Part List 7 4 ...

Page 5: ... received from customers and at coffee shows I think we succeeded Coffee Crafters designed and began selling its Artisan V fluid bed coffee roaster in August 2013 We built the Artisan roaster specifically to serve small roasters or those new to the industry says Lathrop The installation is similar to your home clothes dryer very simple and straightforward After installation we find that our custom...

Page 6: ...specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state What is Not Covered by the Warranty 1 Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following a Improper installation delivery or maintenance b Any repair modification alteration or adjustment not authorized by the manufacturer c Misuse abuse accidents unreasonable use or acts of God d Incorrect electric cur...

Page 7: ...d in excellent condition in original boxes and with all paperwork parts and accessories to ensure full credit 3 All return shipping charges must be prepaid We cannot accept C O D deliveries 4 Keep the Return Tracking Number from the package you are returning to ensure that the package is returned to the warehouse 5 You can expect a refund in the same form of payment originally used for purchase us...

Page 8: ...and Troubleshooting When installed correctly the exhaust gas temperature will not exceed 170 Fahrenheit The Roaster must be positioned on a flat smooth surface do not install on carpeting Make sure the Roaster has at least a 6 inch gap between the back vent pipes and the wall Hardware Packages Your Artisan 9 roaster comes with all the fittings and hardware needed to install the chaff collector roa...

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Page 10: ...ROASTER BODY ASSEMBLY 1 2 A9 RHS 1000 ROASTER HOPPER SUPPORT 1 3 8 32 X 3 8 SCREW 6 DO NOT REMOVE OR ADJUST THE HOPPER MOUNT PLATE This is factory adjusted to insure a proper seal between your hopper mount ring and the roast air chimney Install hopper mount and mount ring using six 8 32 x stainless screws as shown above ...

Page 11: ...llation 11 Installing Plenum ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY 1 A9 RBA 0000 ROASTER BODY ASSEMBLY 1 2 A9 PA 1000 PLENUM 1 3 8 32 X 3 8 SCREW 2 Secure the plenum to the back of the roaster body with two 8 32 x 3 8 stainless Phillips head screws ...

Page 12: ...ide the mast over the 2 protruding studs on the back of the roaster and secure with 2 10 32 keps nuts Finger tighten only Tighten only after the 4 x20 x stainless bolts are secured 2 Install 4 x 20 x bolts washers and lock washers 3 Tighten the 2 10 32 keps nuts 4 Install 2 x x 20 carriage bolt through the roaster hopper support and mast as shown Finger tighten with the 1 4 lock washer and wing nu...

Page 13: ...one person to install the top 2 bolts 1 Lift the hood up over the roaster and feed the electrical cord through the passthrough hole as shown in the drawing 2 Carefully move the hood onto the mast placing the 4 duct flange into the 4 hole at the top of the mast Be careful not to pinch the electrical cord between mast and hood 3 Secure the top two x bolts into the top two holes of the hood and finge...

Page 14: ...o the top hole location Detail A Gently pull the slack through the pass throughs and plug the cord into the back of the roaster You will find the plug socket below the louvers to the right facing the back of the roaster 2 Install the electrical cord or rigid conduit to the power distribution block on the back of the roaster The photo insert shows an electrical pigtail installed For rigid conduit c...

Page 15: ...Installing High Temperature Hose ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY 1 A9 RBA 0000 ROASTER BODY ASSEMBLY 1 2 HIGH TEMP HOSE 1 Install the 22 blue high temperature silicone hose to the back of the roaster and plenum top as shown using the 2 1 3 4 hose clamps ...

Page 16: ...OLLECTOR 1 8 FLEXHOSE E 16 CHAFF COLLECTOR TO PLENUM 1 9 FLEXHOSE F 24 BEAN COOLER TO PLENUM 1 1 Your hardware kit includes a 20 section of 4 aluminum flex hose and 12 4 hose clamps The 6 sections of hose you need to cut will leave you approximately 5 extra Make sure to fully extend the flex hose when cutting your hose sections 2 Cut the 6 hose sections to the lengths shown on the list above Secur...

Page 17: ...s Assembly and Installation 17 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY 1 A9 RBA 0000 ROASTER BODY ASSEMBLY 1 2 A9 HSM 1200 HOOD SUPPORT MAST BACK PLATE 1 3 8 32 X 3 8 SCREW 16 Install the mast back panel with 16 8 32 x 3 8 screws ...

Page 18: ...this flange to the outside 4 VERY IMPORTANT All of the duct joints and seams on the discharge side of the blower must be sealed with high temperature tape The discharge exhaust ducts are under pressure and will leak smoke into the roasting area if not sealed NOTE elbows for deductions and lenghts outling below chart the consult please runs longer For atmosphere outside the to fitting wall through ...

Page 19: ...nout All ducting from the blower discharge to the outlet terminal must have a means for cleanout Exhaust duct cleaning is required for all coffee roasting installations Inspect exhaust tubing frequently Clean or replace if excessive build up is present Maximum Run Length for 5 Exhaust Duct Maximum 5 diameter exhaust run shall not exceed 50 feet from the exhaust blower to the outlet terminal For ev...

Page 20: ...ck them insert and nut and washer screw the Take handle hopper left the near left the to is tab small the sure hopper the of top the onto fully screen chaff the pushing hopper the of edge front the over screen chaff the of edge back the lide s hopper the of front the from position in once hopper the of edge the grip These screen chaff the of rim the under tabs are Starting There left the on postit...

Page 21: ...ery voltage is under the proper operation requirements the low battery symbol will show on the LCD screen and the battery will need to be replaced The thermometer comes to you with the battery and thermocouple probe installed and tested Velcro has been applied to the back of the thermometer To install it on the thermometer bracket remove the plastic from the Velcro and install on the bracket as sh...

Page 22: ...Attach bracket to screen chimney with 8 32 X 3 8 screw end keps nut Step 2 Peel the sticker off the back of the thermometer Velcro strips Step 3 Secure thermometer to thermometer bracket as shown and press firmly Step 4 Plug thermocouple cable into thermometer Note narrow prong connector is the positive ...

Page 23: ... through probe bracket prongs as illustrated in proper probe positioning diagram on page 18 Step 6 Place thermocouple wire into notch on top portion of wire chimney Step 7 Secure excess thermocouple wire to the back of the thermometer bracket with the post and tie wrap provided ...

Page 24: ...Coffee Crafters Assembly and Installation 4 2 Temperature Switch The information contained here originated from the manufacturer LOVE ...

Page 25: ...and Troubleshooting section for instructions on proper cleaning of the Artisan 9 Roaster 2 Your roaster does not require preheating 3 Visit our website for roasting tips the green bean distributor map and more www coffeecrafters com You are now ready to roast coffee Proceed to the next section of this manual for initial testing and roasting instructions ...

Page 26: ...r 3 Load Beans in Top Green Bean Hopper 4 Turn on System Power Switch 5 Pull knob to load green beans into the Roast Hopper 6 Set Bean Loft 7 Turn on heating element Check Chaff Bag Ensure bag is secured in place and less than 50 full before roasting Turn on Exhaust Blower Never run your roaster without the chaff exhaust blower running The blower keeps the machine cool and prevents chaff smoke and...

Page 27: ... in the beans Pour the beans in the top green bean hopper We recommend using a 2 gallon food grade bucket for the pouring process Turn on System Power Switch The system power switch is the single red switch to the left As a safety feature the heat elements cannot be turned on with the system power switch in the off position ...

Page 28: ...revents beans from being blown out of the hopper Slowly turn up the air by turning the knob clockwise Practice this several times before turning on the heat to familiarize yourself with the feel of lofting beans Set the bean loft 3 5 above the bean bed CAUTION Never let the beans stop lofting with the heat elements on You will burn your beans and possibly damage your Roaster BEAN LOFT RECOMMENDED ...

Page 29: ...ll rise because the beans double in size and get lighter You can progressively turn down the bean loft to maintain 3 5 inches above the bean bed You can increase or decrease the heat setting to achieve the temperature you need Roasting times may vary due to room temperature or if machine is warm or cold Always monitor the batch while roasting NEVER leave unattended and watch the bean temperature t...

Page 30: ...ast progresses but a good rule of thumb is to stop your roast a few degrees before you reach your desired temperature With the light shining in the hopper the beans look lighter than they do when removed from the hopper 1 Turn off the Heat element switch 2 Turn down the loft if needed 3 Open the hood blast gate 4 Open the bean cooler blast gate Pull knob out to open airway 1 2 ...

Page 31: ...ood time to check for any rocks or foreign objects Cooling takes about 1 minute for smaller loads and about 2 minutes for larger loads After your beans are sufficiently cooled down return the cooling knob to its original position closing the air tube under the perforated tray Our tray is designed to be removed for easy pouring of roasted beans You may now begin another batch while this one is cool...

Page 32: ... on a pallet if they were shipped on a pallet This helps promote all around air circulation and prevents condensation Keep away from pets Place beans away from sink and water sources Things to avoid High humidity Changes in temperature Direct sunlight If you are purchasing smaller quantities and don t plan on storing your beans for long periods of time storing your beans in food grade buckets will...

Page 33: ... SWP Swiss Water Process Decaffeinating process that includes a flavor charged water 100 chemical free MWP Mountain Water Process Decaffeinating process that results in flavorful beans that are 99 9 caffeine free MC Methylene Chloride Used to decaffeinate coffee and some believe it to maintain coffee flavor better than other processes EA Ethyl Acetate An ester found naturally in fruits and vegetab...

Page 34: ...ish soap Be careful of the edges on the probe bracket they could cut you during washing Rinse and dry You do not want any water to drip down into the heat chamber after you wash the hopper Replace the Thermometer and probe being careful to adjust the probe to the proper distance from the hopper wall is enough for roasted beans to pass under it See probe placement diagram for actual dimensions Wire...

Page 35: ...ting when dirty This can be checked by removing D2 to inspect reference page 15 Taking the Hopper Off Rotate hopper 90 degrees to the left and lift slightly and pull towards you to remove the hopper Note it s easier to look behind the hopper to see the key rotating into removal position ...

Page 36: ... the blower Once everything is reattached turning on the blower will remove the debris Depending on how many pounds lbs of beans you roast daily will determine how often you change the flexible tubing The buildup of chaff dust can present a fire hazard When the inside of the tubing is completely covered with the dust is a good time to replace it Exterior Surfaces It is sufficient to clean the lid ...

Page 37: ...n the back of your machine Please include your machine serial number when making inquiries about your machine Coffee Crafters maintains a history of your machine accessible with your machine serial number Exhaust Blower Losing Suction Problem Cause s Solution Exhaust blower starts to lose suction 1 The chaff bag is dirty 2 An obstruction in the vent pipe 3 The bean cooler blast gate is open 4 Hood...

Page 38: ...3 Check SSR 3 voltage output If no voltage output replace SSR 3 4 Check motor speed control potentiometer for linear resistance If ohms of resistance do not reduce to 0 when potentiometer is turned all the way up replace potentiometer 5 Check for tripped system power fuse located on the back of the machine 6 Occasionally a piece of chaff will slip under the toggle switch breaking the electrical co...

Page 39: ...st air temperature must be set higher than your desired ending bean temperature 4 Replace temperature controller Note The system power switch supplies power to the input of the heat switches when in the on position If the heat elements do not come on when the heat switch is turned on check the voltage on the output of the heat switch center terminal If no voltage replace switch Bean Loft Motor Run...

Page 40: ...ere machine can reach optimum roast air temperature 2 Install a buck boost transformer Note Roasting in cold environments below 50 Fahrenheit will increase roast times We suggest roasting in an enclosed heated environment in cold weather The roaster does not perform well below 215 line voltage If you confirm that both heat elements are running but have trouble achieving your desired roast air temp...

Page 41: ...rafters Maintenance and Troubleshooting 1 4 Troubleshooting Figure 1 1 Image of Roaster with the lid up and the front panel removed Troubleshooting Figure 1 2 Wiring connection of controllers underneath the lid ...

Page 42: ...Coffee Crafters Maintenance and Troubleshooting 2 4 Troubleshooting Figure 1 3 SSR 3 SSR 1 Contactor 1 Contactor 2 SSR 2 ...

Page 43: ... 4 Troubleshooting Figure 1 4 SSR Connections Note that the SSR s are installed with the writing upside down Potentiometer connections are on the top power connections are on the bottom SSR 3 Motor Speed Control Module SSR 1 and 2 Heat Control Modules ...

Page 44: ...Coffee Crafters 4 4 Troubleshooting Figure 1 5 Contactors Wiring Diagram Reference the following fold out page ...

Page 45: ...45 Coffee American diagram Wiring Crafters ...

Page 46: ...46 Coffee Euro diagram Crafters Wiring ...

Page 47: ...r Lid A9 LID 1000 Heat Dam A9 RHD 1000 Electronic Bracket A9 REB 1000 Heat Chamber A9 HCA 1000 Heat Shroud Assembly A9 HAS 1000 Heat Element Mount Plate A9 EMP 1000 Air Box A9 AIR 1000 Blower Mount Bracket A9 BMB 1000 Chimney A9 RCW 1000 Distribution Block A9 RDB 1000 Distribution Block Cover A9 DBC 1000 Bottom Panel A9 RBP 1000 Foot Bracket A9 FB 1000 Bean loft Blower CC 122165 00 BLB Thermocoupl...

Page 48: ...ase A9 BLW 1100 Transition Manifold A9 BLW 1200 Chaff Bags 200 Micron Chaff Bags CCM size 1 7x16 200 400 Micron CC 1 7x16 400 3 hose clamp CC 3 HC 4 hose clamp CC 4 HC 6 hose clamp CC 6 HC Flexible Hose CC Flex 4x20 Semi Rigid Duct 6 x8 CC Duct 6 x 8 Electrical Assembly CC UL Ele Asm A9 Breaker CC 1D15UM Hyelec Thermometer Complete CC Hyelec MS6501 Thermometer Probe CC Thermprobe Fotek SSR25 VA 1 ...

Page 49: ... Noark contactor 40 amp 240 vlt CC Ex9CK30B20 Power Distribution Block CCE 63133 Single red switch Cherry CC TRG22F2BBRLN Speed Control Knob CC SPKnob Temperature Controller F CCE 4020 Temperature Controller C CCE 4021 Heat Element Cartridge CC HCART ...

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