BEFORE INSTALLATION
Spirit installation manual
page 10
Water with properties that lie within the SCA “core zone” and correct pH combines technical aspects
enabling a safe operation and sensory aspects yielding a high-quality brew, provided the other
parameters are met as well. High brew-
ratio’s, as for espresso, shift the optimum of total hardness and
alkalinity towards higher values.
Area preparation
Before unpacking the machine, you must be sure that the area where the machine will be placed has
been prepared properly. The countertop should be level and firm enough to carry the weight of the
machine (up to 135 kg, 300 lbs), even when force is applied to it (to lock in the filter holders, tamp the
coffee bed, etc.). A countertop height of 85-100 cm (33-
40”) is suitable for most baristas.
The water supply and water treatment system must be nearby (max. 1.5 meter; 5 feet) the machine.
Discharge may not be further away than 1.5 meters, have an internal diameter of at least 40 mm (1.5
inch) to accommodate two somewhat flexible hoses with external diameter 20 mm. The discharge
should be fitted with a syphon. There must be space nearby to locate the two (or more) water pumps
with their individual electric motors (depth x width x height: 30 x 20 x 25 cm each
; 12” x 8” x 10”).
A wall socket or power mains outlet box must be nearby (max. 1.5 meter). Depending on the machine
ordered, the power mains is either ~3N 400V ~230V. All power mains must have an Earth connection
and should be able to safely deliver the maximum power consumption of 7.5kW; 32.7 Amps (standard
Duette) or 10.2 kW; 44.5 Amps (pump-per-group Triplette).
You may want to have the water, drain and power fed through one or more openings in the countertop
(see Figure 5: Footprints of the Duette and Triplette). As the Spirit has full free space underneath, the
opening(s) in the countertop can be positioned anywhere. For a visually pleasing result we
recommend feeding the pump and drain hoses through an opening located just behind the front left
foot, and the mains and pump cables through an opening just behind the front right foot, of the
machine.
Notes!
Make sure that the mains and pump cables “bend-upwards” in the cabinet below the machine to
prevent the possibility that water dripping along these feeds reaches the wall socket or pump-motors.
Be aware of the location and functioning of the knock-box when planning the design of the
connections to your machine.
General tips
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Install the knock-box centred underneath the espresso machine or near the grinder(s) in the back
of the bar. This will result in a favourable routing of the filter holder (knock empty, fill, tamp, lock
into group).
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Have your cabinet-maker fit the knock-box prior to installing the espresso machine. Whoever
installs the machine may not be able or equipped to do so.
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Have approximately 10 cm
(4”) of free countertop space at the barista’s side of the machine. This
is useful working space for cups and saucers.
•
Have a fridge installed as close to the espresso machine as possible. Cold milk is essential for the
proper preparation of a cappuccino.
Machine location
The machine is only to be installed in locations where it can be overseen by trained personnel.
Areas where a water-jet could be used are not suitable as location for the machine.
Surface
The countertop must be sturdy enough to easily support the machines’ weight (when filled: up to
100kg) plus extra equipment (one or two coffee-
grinders, tableware, …). The surface should have a
height of 95-100 cm and be smooth, flat and horizontal.
It is advised to think about the location of holes in the countertop where the water and waste hoses
and electric cables should pass before the machine is installed.
