Grindmaster P200-G Operators Manual

P200E Shuttle & RAPS200E

Airpot/Shuttle Brewer Series

Operation and Instruction Manual

Installation

WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD!

INSTALLATION OF THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. IMPROPER
INSTALLATION COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION.

See rough-in drawings in this manual for dimensions and locations of
electric and water input.

Set-Up/Position

1) Remove the brewer from the packing material and attach its legs.

2) Position the brewer on a strong, stable table or counter. Check
the level front to back and side to side. Adjust the legs to the
correct level.

IMPORTANT:

THE PERSON INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE IS RESPONSIBLE
FOR ENSURING THAT ELECTRIC AND WATER CONNECTIONS
MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC
CODE, NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, AND ANY LOCAL

ORDINANCES.

Water Hook-up

1) Water inlet (supply) fitting is located at rear of unit.

2) Use 1/4" copper or flexible water line to prevent strain. Do not use low temperature plastic tubing. The connection
is 1/4" flare.

3) Water line pressure must be from 30 to 70 psi.

4) Hot (up to 160F) or cold water may be used. Hot water offers faster recovery between brews, (Use cold water only
if in-line water filters are implemented before the brewer).

5) Install a shut-off valve near the brewer.

6) Installing a filtering system can improve the taste of brewed coffee and extend the life of the brewer. If your water
has high calcium (lime), chlorine, or iron content, this is especially important. The filter should be the lime inhibiting
type if cold water is used. Contact our Customer Service Department to select the filter for your conditions.

© Grindmaster Corporation, 1996
Printed in the U.S.A.

1004 FORM # AM-308-06

Part # A090-085

Prior authorization must be obtained from
Grindmaster for all warranty claims.

Table of Contents

Installation and Start-up ......................................1-2

Operation ............................................................3

Adjustments ..........................................................4-5

Cleaning ..........................................................5-6

Service ............................................................7

Troubleshooting

Filling Problems .................................... 8

Heating Problems ................................. 9

Brewing Problems ................................ 10

Exploded View for P200-E ....................................11

Exploded View for P200 (G version)......................12

Exploded View for RAPS200-E..............................13

Exploded View for RAPS200 (G version) ..............14

Rough-In Drawing for P200-E................................15

Rough-In Drawing for RAPS200-E ........................

16

Wiring Diagram for P200E/RAPS200-E ..........17

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P200/RAPS200 Brewers

Installation (con't.)

Electric hook-up

1) The electric ratings for your brewer are printed on its nameplate. Typical electric ratings

are: 120V, 1.65 kW, 15 Amp, 1 phase.

2) The brewer should be connected to its own circuit with a fused disconnect switch or a

circuit breaker near the brewer.

3) Electrical connection is made with power cord with NEMA 5-15P grounded plug (supplied) to

120V, 15 Amp wall socket. Certain models may be equipped with a NEMA 5-20P cordset and

plug.

WARNING

ELECTROCUTION HAZARD

NEVER USE THE GROUND CONDUCTOR AS A NEUTRAL. DO NOT USE GROUND
ELIMINATING ADAPTORS. UNIT MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.

Start-up

Connect water line and turn water valve on. Check for leaks. Plug in power cord (supplied) to 120,
15 Amp (20 Amp for some models, see rating plate on unit) wall outlet.

Once the brewer is full of water, it will take 15 to 35 minutes to heat. The “READY” LAMP will light when
water has reached the set temperature.

After “READY” LAMP is lit, portion volume may now be checked. Insert the brew basket and place
Shuttle/Airpot under the brew basket. Brew at least one batch at half and full volume to check for
proper volumes. Remember that when brewing coffee, the level will be lower. The water must be hot
to check for proper levels.

If adjustments are needed, see the Adjustments section of this manual.

WARNING: HOT LIQUID HAZARD

DO NOT TRANSPORT BREWER WITHOUT DRAINING WATER TANK FIRST.

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WARNING

ELECTROCUTION HAZARD

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Operation

CAUTION: HOT LIQUID HAZARD

WATER USED FOR BREWING COFFEE IS VERY HOT. USE CAUTION
WHEN BREWING, POURING, OR TRANSPORTING COFFEE. ACCIDENTAL
SPILLS MAY RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.

1) Place an empty, warm Shuttle under the brew head. Turn on the warmer once a Shuttle is

in place, or place an empty 1.9L to 3.0L airpot under the brewing head. Choose one size airpot
to minimize risk of brewing too large of volume in smaller container.

2) Remove the brew basket and line it with a paper filter. Paper size is 13 x 5 (Filter # BB1.5WP).

3) Place ground coffee in the filter basket. Your coffee supplier can help you select the right

amount of coffee and grind. Coffee brewing experts recommend between 6.5 and 8 ounces
of coffee per gallon of water for most applications. A full Shuttle is 1.5 gallons.

4) Slide the basket into the brewer, making sure the spout lines up with the top of the Shuttle or

Airpot.

5) Check that the correct batch size is selected. Check the “READY” light

. If lit, press

START.

6) Brew time is about 5 minutes for Shuttles and 4 minutes for 3.0L Airpots. After the brew, allow

the coffee to drip for 1 to 2 minutes.

CAUTION: HOT LIQUID HAZARD

COFFEE BASKET CONTAINS VERY HOT WATER UNTIL THE DRIP IS
COMPLETED. EARLY REMOVAL OF A DRIPPING BASKET COULD RESULT IN
BURNS.

7) Dump the grounds from the basket and rinse for the next brew. Coffee is ready to serve.

8) The Shuttle may be placed on remote warming stations. Use caution when moving a

full Shuttle or Airpot.

P200/RAPS200 Brewers

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Adjustments

WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

DANGEROUS ELECTRIC VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT NEAR ADJUSTABLE
COMPONENTS. ALL ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

All adjustable components are located under the top cover. To access these parts:

1) Unplug the brewer.

2) Remove the screw fastening the top cover. Remove the top cover.

Brew Volume Adjustment

The brew volume of the P200/RAPS200 brewer is controlled by its timer. The batch size is directly
proportional to the timer setting. The timer adjustment is located under the top cover.

There will always be a small variation (+/- 5%) in level from batch to batch.

Before making the timer adjustment, do the following:

1) Brew a batch of water to determine where the level falls. Using a stop watch, determine

the current brew time. Measure the volume of water.

2) To determine the desired time setting, use the following formula:

desired brew volume

desired brew time = _________________ X current brew time

current brew volume

Timer Adjustment

Two Batch Timer with Knob Adjustment, See Figure A:

1) This timer is adjustable from 15 seconds to 5 minutes. Locate the

adjustment knobs under the top cover.

2) Set this timer by adjusting the knob. The batch selector switch

picks the adjustment potentiometer which the timer will see.

P200/RAPS200 Brewers

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Thermostat Adjustment

The thermostat controls the water temperature in the tank. Factory setting is 195 degrees F. This
is the ideal temperature for brewing coffee. Water should never boil in the tank. If water is
boiling in the tank, adjust the temperature appropriately.

Standard Mechanical Thermostat:

1) Shut off power and unplug brewer.

2) Open cover, locate thermostat mounted on tank. (Refer to Figure B).

3) Turn the shaft counter clockwise to increase temperature,

clockwise to decrease temperature.

4) If the maximum temperature adjustment needs to be increased,

insert a small flat screwdriver into the shaft.Turn the calibration
screw counter clockwise to increase the maximum temperature.

5) Reinstall top cover with screw then plug unit in, return to use.

Figure B

P200/RAPS200 Brewers

Cleaning

WARNING: BURN HAZARD

HOT LIQUIDS AND SURFACES ARE PRESENT IN THIS EQUIPMENT. TO
AVOID BURNS, USE CAUTION WHEN CLEANING. RINSE HOT PARTS
WITH COLD WATER BEFORE CLEANING. USE GLOVES OR A HEAVY
CLOTH WHEN REMOVING HOT PARTS FROM BREWER.

After Each Brew:

1) Dispose of grounds and rinse brew basket.

2) Rinse Shuttles and Airpots before reuse.

Every Day:

1) Wash brew basket with warm soapy water.

2) Remove spray head located above brew basket, using gloves or a heavy towel. Wash off coffee

oils and clean any plugged holes.

3) Clean Shuttles and Airpots with warm soapy water and a brush or towel.

4) Wipe exterior of brewer with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasives which will scratch surface.

5) If the Shuttle is to be left on the warmer all night, fill it with water to avoid coffee oil burn-in.

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