Vetrano Espresso Machine Installation Manual

1Digital Thermometer & Adaptor for E-61 GroupheadsNovember 20, 2007Introduction:The purpose of this adaptor and digital thermometer is to facilita

10NOTENo part of the 7/16 hex should be touching any part of the grouphead. If this is NOT the case, stop all work and give me a call at 301-587-5033

11Installing the Digital Thermometer:Now that the adaptor has demonstrated itself to be leak free, it is time to install the digital thermometer which

12Remove the existing M6 x 8 mm allen-head capscrew using a 5 mm long-handle allen wrench. The existing copper or teflon sealing washer will likely c

13Operation of the Espresso Machine with Digital Thermometer:An E-61 espresso machine having a heat exchanger (hx) can be operated in numerous ways.

14b. Flush the machine until the thermometer reads 184 F +/- 1 degree. A higher pstat setting such as 1.15 to 1.20 bar would benefit from a flush to

15machine as each machine is different although certainly the temperature RESPONSE TIMES of the Quickmill Anita, Andreja, and Vetrano would be very si

16G13-A and is also an alkaline battery. The exact “Energizer” replacement model number is A76; the exact “Duracell” replacement is PX76A.Radio Shack

17Spare Parts:Nylon ferrule set Swagelok P/N NY-200-SET6 mm copper washer Copper sealing washer, 6.2 x 9.9 mm7/16” Nut Swagelok P/N SS-202-1Plug Swag

18For sure that depends on the beans you are using but I have found that a measured average temperature of 203 F at the passageway intersection (with

19When tightening the adaptor with a used copper washer, simply “snug it up” as it would require too much torque to deform it as in an original instal

2Background:This adaptor is identical to the original thermocouple adaptor except that the “bored-through” size of the fitting is 1/8” (0.125”) vice t

2014. Do I need any special tools to install this device?The ONLY tools you need are a 5 mm allen head wrench to remove the existing screw in the gro

21FAQ

3they are simply a very light press fit and will pull out with ease and a slight alternating, twisting motion. Putting the probe in a vise makes the j

4Kit Contents:a. Stainless steel adaptor (Swagelok P/N SS-200-1-0221BT or equal) fitted with replaceable nylon ferrules and a modified Taylor Model 3

5Enhanced Kits:The primary purpose of the adaptor is to allow the use of the modified digital thermometer to assist in making your espresso better and

6Checking the Accuracy of the Thermometer:The 3516 digital thermometer included in this kit is not capable of being calibrated but it is easy to check

7Another method of “checking” YOUR digital thermometer kit is to immerse the thermometer tip in a covered short thermos jug filled with a mixture of c

8The “D” dimension can be measured with a bent paper clip as shown above or with a thin coat hangar to which you can slide a piece of wire insulation

9Vibiemme machines have a “D” dimension of 0.415 and thus the probe protrusion is set at 1/4" (actual is 0.257”). Temporary Installation of Therm