Newco ACE-LD User Manual

Man PN 102863

Rev 20080623

INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR

THE ACE SERIES - AUTOMATIC COFFEE EQUIPMENT

120 V Watts 120 V Amps 240 V

Model Warmers Width Depth Height Weight US Canada US Canada Watts Amps

ACE-S 3 8-1/2 16-1/2 17-7/16 29 1710 1410 14.3 11.8 3810 17.2
ACE-LP 3 15-1/2 16-1/2 15-7/8 31 1710 1410 14.3 11.8 3810 17.2
ACE-AP 0 8-1/2 17-11/16 22-1/4 29 1760 1410 14.7 11.8 3510 14.6

ACE-D 0 8-1/2 17-11/16 26-1/4 32 1760 1410 14.7 11.8 3510 14.6
ACE-TC 0 8-1/2 17-11/16 16-9/16 28 1760 1410 14.7 11.8 3510 14.6
ACE-LD 0 8-1/2 17-11/16 20-1/8 28 1760 1410 14.7 11.8 3510 14.6
ACE-TS 0 8-1/2 17-11/16 Varies 34 1760 1410 14.7 11.8 N/A N/A

Newco Enterprises, Inc. * 3650 New Town Blvd * St. Charles, MO 63301 * Ph 800.325.7867 * Fax [phone]

ACE CONTROL OVERVIEW

The ace series brewers have been upgraded to include the “Super Ace” control. This control has all the features of
the previous Ace control board with the additional options of pulse brewing, auto arm and half/full brew in one new
compact control. These additional options may or may not be activated on your unit and may require additional parts.
The following text outlines and explains the features and options.

Features:

Digital technology
Live probe

turns off the fill solenoid.
Overfill Protection

water level probe in the tank lid. This is intended to protect the unit from overflow should a fill error occur. When the
tank is filling on the initial set up, an error will occur since this is not enough time to allow the tank to fill. This error will
be indicated by a rapidly flashing brew light. The error may be cleared by holding down the brew start switch until the
light stops flashing.

Visa-brew
the brewing lamp flashes to help prevent the removal of the brew basket or serving vessel prematurely. This feature is
adjustable. Adjust the Visa-Brew time to allow sufficient time for hot beverage to drain from brew basket after
completion of the water delivery portion of the brew cycle.

Options:

Auto Arm
initiated, the control board verifies that the temperature in the tank is equal to the thermostat setting. If the water
temperature is not at proper temperature, the brew is stored in memory and light will flash to indicate brewing. When
the temperature rises to the proper setting, the brewer will automatically begin to brew. If your brewer does not already
have the auto arm feature the brewer will require additional parts and wiring changes to convert it.

Half brew
wiring changes. Basic kit part number is 120032.

Pulse brew
contact time with the coffee grounds. This option can be activated by moving the jumper designated (J1) from disabled
to the enabled position. Basic kit part number is 108082.

– This feature is activated when the hot water faucet is in use. When water reaches the water level probe it

- This feature helps to communicate to the user that a brew cycle is in process. Once the brew cycle begins,

- Pre-checks water temperature before brewing to ensure optimum brew temperature. When a brew cycle is

– This option allows the brewer to brew a half or full decanter. This option will require additional parts and

– Gives more consistent brew cycle.

- The Super Ace has a maximum fill valve run time of 1-1/2 minutes if the water does not contact the

- This option allows the brewer to turn the fill valve on and off during the brew cycle which extends water

WARNING: - Read and follow installation instructions before plugging or wiring

in machine to electrical circuit. Warranty will be void if machine is connected

to any voltage other than that specified on the name plate.

Additional Options

PDS - The PDS flow control is an optional flow control valve that is more accurate than a traditional flow control over a
wide range of water pressures and will maintain its volume setting for many years within the harsh water environment
that coffee brewing equipment must operate. See pages 7 and 8 for additional information on this feature.

TS models – The Ace series brewer is available as a telescoping brewer. These brewers are equipped with a
telescoping column to allow periodic adjustment of the brewer height. This feature allows continued use of the same
piece of brewing equipment although the dispensers may change over time. See pages 9 and 10 for additional
information on this feature.

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PLUMBER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Power to brewer must be OFF before proceeding with plumbing installation.

1. Flush water line before installing brewer. Brewer should be connected to COLD WATER LINE only.

2. Water pressure should be at least 20 lbs. For less than a 25 ft run, use 1/4" copper tubing and connect to 1/2"
or larger water line. For longer runs, use 3/8" copper tubing & connect to 1/2" or larger water line and provide
an adapter fitting for connection to the brewer. Recommended flow rate from water line is 1 gpm.

3. If installed with saddle valve, the valve should have a minimum of 1/8" port hole for up to 25 ft run, and 5/16"
port hole for over 25 ft runs.

4. Connect incoming water line to the elbow extending from the solenoid valve on the back of the brewer.
Manufacturer recommends connecting to copper tubing.

5. Ensure that tank heater switch on the rear of brewer is in the off position. Connect brewer to appropriate
electrical supply as indicated on serial tag.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FILL BREWER TANK WITH WATER BEFORE CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY !

1. Place the decanter under brew basket, remove brewer top cover and tank lid and pour three decanters of water
into the tank. Water should come through the brew basket as the third decanter empties of water. Re-install
tank lid and top cover.

2. Plug or wire brewer to appropriate voltage circuit as indicated on serial tag. Turn (master / tank) switch (located
in rear of equipment) to the ON position. Note: Brewer is shipped with thermostat turned on.

3. Place an empty decanter in position below the brew basket. With the decanter in place turn the lower warmer
switch, power switch for dispenser models, to the ON position and depress brew start switch. When water
begins to flow from the brew basket hold a suitable container beneath faucet and momentarily open the faucet
to remove any entrapped air. Turn off lower warmer or power switch as applicable to cancel brew cycle.

4. Empty decanter and replace below the brewbasket. Turn on the lower warmer switch, power switch for
dispenser models, and depress the brew start switch to begin a brew cycle, checking the volume of water
delivered into decanter. Adjust timer to deliver desired amount of water. Turn timer dial clockwise to increase
volume of water, counter clockwise to decrease it. On models with Auto-Arm brewer will not run until fully
heated or if (master / tank) switch is turned off.

5. The brewing light located on the face of the machine below the ready light is part of the "Vis-A-Brew" safety
system. This flashing amber light warns the user that hot liquid is draining from the brew funnel. This light
should continue to flash until all liquid has drained into decanter. This control is preset at the factory but may
be adjusted independent of the brew timer for your specific brewing conditions (i.e., filter type, coffee grind,
etc.). Clockwise rotation of the knob will increase duration of the flashing while counterclockwise rotation will
decrease the active time of the light. Both the timer and Vis-A-Brew adjustments are located behind the access
panel on the side of the brewer except on telescoping models, where they are located below the top cover.

6. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for water in tank to heat to brewing temperature. After water has reached brewing
temperature (thermostat will click off and green ready light will be lit) run one cycle to check for the proper
temperature setting with an accurate thermometer. Take the temperature of this water at a point below the brew
basket opening, at the start of the brew cycle and when the decanter is half full. Recommended temperature of
the water is approximately 195 F. (Note: Brew cycle may be canceled by turning the rocker switch back to the
OFF position.)

7. In higher altitude locations (5000 feet above sea level) the thermostat may have to be adjusted lower to prevent
boiling.

8. CAUTION: The water faucet will dispense hot water when the handle is actuated. The faucet system may be
operated during timed portion of brew cycle without yielding a short pot.

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COFFEE PREPARATION PROCEDURES

1. Place filter into brew basket.

2. Put the proper amount of coffee into the filter.

3. Slide the brew basket into holder.

4. Place the appropriate empty decanter into position below the brew basket. For airpots first open lid and remove
pump stem. For other dispensers remove the lid unless it is a brew thru design. Turn lower warmer switch, or
power switch for dispenser brewers, to the ON position.

5. Press brew start switch. (Brew cycle may be canceled by turning the rocker switch back to the OFF position.)

6. Hot water will be delivered through the sprayhead. This distributes the hot water evenly over the coffee bed
within the brew basket. The coffee brew will drain from the brew basket into the decanter below.

7. The resultant coffee brew should be crystal clear and have the desired properties attainable through excellent
extraction.

8. Turn off the warmer and power switches as applicable when not in use. Red light in switch indicates when
power is on. Note: The solenoid will not run to replace water in tank that is drawn off from the faucet when the
lower warmer switch, or power switch for dispenser models, is in the OFF position. However when the brew
cycle is again initiated the tank will fill before cycle begins to prevent a short pot.

9. To clean brew basket simply remove from brew rails and dump filter into waste basket. The brewing process,
as described above, can now be started again.

LIMING: To prevent liming problems in tank, sprayhead tubes, and vacuum breakers fittings remove sprayhead and

insert deliming spring all the way into the tank. When inserted into tank properly, no more than ten inches of the spring
should be visible at the sprayhead fitting. Saw back and forth five or six times. T his will keep fittings open and clear of
lime. In hard water areas this should be done everyday. This process takes approximately one minute. In all areas the
sprayhead should be cleaned at least once a week. Where bad liming has already occurred, a new complete tank
assembly may be installed.

WARRANTY

Newco coffee brewers are warranted against defects in workmanship or materials, under normal use, for one
year from the date of purchase.
Liability in all events is limited to the purchase price paid and liability under the aforesaid warranty is limited to
replacing or repairing any part or parts which are defective in material or workmanship, and returned to our factory,
shipping cost prepaid. No warranty expressed or implied, other than the aforesaid is made or authorized by Newco
Enterprises, Inc.
Prompt disposition will be made if item proves to be defective, within warranty. Before returning any item, write
or call Newco, or the dealer from whom the product was purchased, giving model number, serial number, and date of
purchase, and describe nature of the defect. If damage was incurred during transit to you, file claim with the carrier.

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