Installation and User Instructions Flushing System Kit: Model: ACFS
Installation and User Instructions Flushing System Kit: Model: ACFS
Installation and User Instructions Flushing System Kit: Model: ACFS
All specifications are subject to change without notice. Dacor assumes no liability for changes to specifications.
Table of Contents
Before You Begin............................................................... 1 Installation Instructions.................................................. 2-3
Important Safety Instructions........................................... 1 Important Information........................................................ 2
About Safety Instructions.................................................. 1 Before Installation............................................................. 2
Safety Symbols and Labels.............................................. 1 Flushing Kit Installation..................................................... 2
User Instructions............................................................. 4-5
Decalcification Process..................................................... 4
caution
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
Installation Instructions
warning
• Dacor cannot be held responsible for damage to property or injury to persons caused by failure to comply with the
installation, maintenance and safety instructions contained in this handbook.
• Observe all local and regional codes during planning and installation of this kit.
CAUTION
• Dacor coffee systems require an input water hardness level of 4 grains per gallon (gpg) or less. This kit does
not lower water hardness level. Use of a Dacor coffee system with a water hardness level higher than 4 gpg will
damage the coffee system.
Before Installation
pressure regulator mounted on the back of the
coffee system. The water supply flows through the
regulator, then into the water supply connection on
1. Before installing the coffee system, determine the water the back of the appliance.
hardness level by doing one of the following:
• On all other models, the water regulation system is
• Use the water hardness test strips included with build into the coffee system. Therefore, the water
the appliance to test the water hardness level of line from the filter head connects directly to the
the water supplied to the building where the coffee water supply connection on the back of the coffee
system will be installed. Dip the strip in a cup of system.
water from a faucet and read the hardness level
according to the color key included with the test • The input on the filter head connects to the house
strips. water supply valve, or the water treatment system,
if one is installed.
• Call the local water company. Ask them for the
water hardness level of the water supplied to the 2. Install the filter head as shown. Note the arrow on the
building where the coffee system will be installed. head indicating direction of water flow.
2. If the water hardness is above 4 grains per gallon 3. Attach the included bypass module to the filter head.
(4 gpg) contact a qualified water treatment specialist. If the house water supply is unfiltered, you may attach
Have a water treatment system installed that lowers the the optional filter (Dacor P/N ACWF) instead to improve
water hardness level to 4 gpg or less. water taste.
4. Turn on the water supply and check for leaks.
Parts List
• Flushing Cartridge • 5 Water Hardness Test
caution
• Filter Head strips Do not use the JT-2 flushing cartridge included in the kit
• Bypass Module • Puly Baby Cleaning in place of a filter cartridge. The flushing cartridge is not
• Tubing (Decalcification) Powder designed for long-term use and may leak over time.
• Fittings • Coffee System Cleaning
DVD
• Quick Reference Guide
Installation Instructions
Connection Diagram
Water flow
A Head Input Connection
Connect to:
• House water supply valve A B
OR
• Water treatment system
OR
• Whole house water filter system
Installation Checklist
Flushing Kit Installation with Bypass.
warning
To ensure a safe and proper installation, the installer
must complete the checklist below to ensure that no part Water flow
of the installation has been overlooked.
Optional Filter
Cartridge
(Dacor P/N ACWF)
User Instructions
Decalcification Process
The monthly decalcification and flushing process cleans out 4. Turn the water supply valve on the filter head to off.
calcium deposits in the water and coffee delivery systems.
If the calcium deposits are allowed to build up, the coffee
system could malfunction. Off
What to Use
• Puly CAFF Detergent Tablets
• Puly Baby Cleaning (Decalcification) Powder P/N
ACDC10
• Dacor JT-2 Flushing Cartridge. 5. Push the HOT WATER button on the
coffee system to relieve the water
• Puly Milk Liquid Detergent pressure.
6. Grasp the filter cartridge or filter bypass, depending on
caution which one is installed. Rotate it clockwise until it stops.
Decalcification powders, tablets or solutions can damage Pull the bypass (or filter) down and out. Some water
stainless steel surfaces. Immediately rinse any stainless drain off will occur.
steel surfaces that come in to contact with these cleaners
with a mild solution of detergent and warm water to
prevent damage. Do not pour decalcification powders,
tablets or solutions down a stainless steel sink.
Filter Head
Instructions
The following instructions do not apply to Dacor tank
equipped coffee systems (CM24T series).
The instructions below assume that the coffee system has
been installed with a Dacor ACFS flushing kit as called for Bypass
in the installation instructions section of this manual.
Filter
1. Remove the divider insert from the JT-2 flushing
cartridge with a small screwdriver.
User Instructions
12. Put one detergent tablet in the ground coffee chute. 22. Remove the flushing cartridge and reinstall the bypass.
If you are using the optional water filter to improve
water taste, reinsert it. If it is older than 1 year, replace
the filter with Dacor P/N ACWF.
caution
Do not use the flushing cartridge in place of a filter. The
cartridge is not designed for continuous operation and
can leak over time.
Bypass
Filter
23. Reconnect any water
lines to other faucets or
appliances connected to
the filter head.
24. Turn the water on.
25. Rinse out the system by
filling a 16 ounce plastic
bottle with filtered water. Put it in the milk compartment
and insert the milk tube into the water.
15. Push and hold the DECAFFEINATED 26. Put a 2 quart container or saucepan on the drip tray to
COFFEE button until “Push Daca“ or catch the rinse water.
“Insert Cleanser” appears on the display. 27. Push and hold the DECAF button until
16. Push the DECAF button again to “Press Deca“ or “Insert Cleanser” appears
immediately start the cleaning cycle. If the DECAF on the display.
button is not pushed again, the cleaning cycle will 28. Push DECAF again to immediately start rinsing out
automatically start in about 20 seconds. the unit. If the DECAF button is not pressed again, the
17. Meanwhile fill a second plastic water bottle with clean, rinse will automatically start in about 20 seconds.
filtered water. When “Rinse” appears on the display, 29. Meanwhile fill a second plastic water bottle with clean,
immediately put the second bottle in the milk container filtered water. When “Rinse” appears on the display,
compartment and insert the milk tube into the water. immediately remove the first bottle from the milk
18. The coffee system will begin rinsing after the clean compartment and replace it with the second. Put the
cycle is done. When rinsing is complete, the display will milk tube into water.
read “Machine Ready”. 30. When final rinse is complete, the display will say
19. Remove the milk tube from the plastic bottle. Remove “Machine Ready”.
the plastic bottle and close the milk compartment. 31. Push the HOT WATER button to flush the
Remove the container or sauce pan from the drip tray. hot water dispenser.
20. Turn the water supply valve on the filter head to off. 32. Remove the milk tube from the plastic
21. Push the HOT WATER button on the bottle. Remove the plastic bottle and close the
coffee system to relieve the water compartment. Remove the container or saucepan from
pressure. the drip tray.
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