Proaster THCR-03 Operation Manual

Document No. : THCR03-M02
Revision No : Rev. 02
Date : 2011.2.28

Manufacturer / Seller :
Taehwan Automation Industry Co., Ltd

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1. General Information
(1) Purpose
(2) Features

2. Safety Regulations
(1) General Safety Regulations
(2)-1 Safety Label
(2)-2 Safety device

3. Installation
(1) Carriage
(2) Preparation for installation
(3) Installation

4. Use of the product
(1) General Information
(2) Components
(3) How to Roast

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5. Cleaning and Maintenance
(1) How to clean – Procedure
(2) Maintenance – Disassembly
(3) After cleaning
(4) Poor Management Example
(5) Trouble Shooting

6. Disposal information
(1) Disposal instructions

7. List of replacement parts

8. Product warranty and A/S
<Reference > Equipment maintenance

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• Place your manual close to the machine for your easy access.

• Read the manual before starting the operation.

• Wear safety gloves to prevent from injuries.

• Do not self-repair.

• Start and stop the machine only after giving it enough time to heat and cool
down.

• Do not touch the hot surface of the machine.

(1) Purpose

• This coffee roaster is manufactured as an commercial roaster to roast coffee
beans.

• This roaster is manufactured for indoor use (Using the machine outdoors can
cause roasting failure, troubles, damages, accidents or injuries)

• different use of the machine (cooking grains, foods, etc.) is prohibited.

• Review safety regulations carefully before you use the coffee roaster.

* NOTICE: Warranty is not valid in case of any damages caused by the
followings:

- Inappropriate use of the product

- Self disassembly or remodeling

- Repairs done by unauthorized personnel

- Use of different type of power or gas

(2) Features

• The product uses radiation and how-air flowing for coffee roasting.

• Designed to maximize heat efficiency for quick roasting up to 15 minutes
faster, preserving the unique flavor and aroma of the beans.

• It realizes its own taste and aroma from the origin by controlling air with the
damper control

• Strong blower allows to complete cooling in 2~3 minutes.

• The safety system automatically shuts the gas supply if the temperature
reaches Set temperature for anti-overheating system.

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(1) General Safety Regulations

1) Burns and injury

- Do not touch the hot surface, handle, or pipes.

- Be cautious about injuries from the moving part include bearings and motors.

2) Fire

- Do not put any foreign objects in the machine

- Do not place any unnecessary flammable material, cloth, paper, or other
accessories near the machine

- Do not repair or disassemble the machine while you are operating the machine.
(shut off electricity and gas supply for maintenance or cleaning )

3) Electricity and gas

- Do not touch the power cable with wet hands to prevent from electric shock

- Make sure that you keep power cable and gas hose away from the hot surface of
the machine.

- Close the gas valve, switch off the power at the back and unplug the power cord
after finishing the operation

- Check gas leakage regularly with soapy water before and after use

4) Cleaning and general care

-Avoid the environment with high humidity. Always follow the disassembling or
cleaning process in the manual. Clean the machine regularly to ensure trouble –
free functioning.

5) Damages
Warranty is not valid damages caused by the followings:

- Inappropriate use

- Damage caused by self disassembly, repair, manipulation

- Use of the wrong voltage or gas pressure

- Breakdown from insufficient cleaning and general care

* Taehwan Automation IND is not be responsible for damages caused by the
result of not following safety regulations

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(2)-1 Safety mark

1) Electric Shock
Turn off the power to avoid any electric
shock or burns before using

2) Moving parts
This label is to warn of its moving parts. Use
the safety cover to avoid any injuries. Always
turn off the power before starting any
Maintenance

3) Burns
This label is to warn possible burns. Do not
touch the hot surface of the machine

4) Fire hazard
This label is to warn of Fire hazard. Especially,
watch out for short circuit or gas leakage,
and flammable objects near the product

(2)-2 Safety device

1) Safety gear cover : the safety cover is attached for user’s safety against the moving
pulley and bearings

- Put the gear cover down before you start the operation

- Make sure that the machine is cooled down before you open and perform maintenance

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2) Emergency Stop Switch

- This button is used to prevent exposure to heat and electricity in case of emergency

- Do not stop the drum or blower when the machine is overheated. Doing so may
cause a fire or breakdown (turn off the gas supply with gas knob only)

3) Anti-Overheating device

- Once roasting temperature reaches the preset temperature, the gas supply is cut off
to avoid overheating automatically

- Do not adjust or reset the temperature above the originally pre-programmed
temperature.

4) Overflowing voltage protection system

- Power shuts off in the event of electrical malfunctions (short circuit, etc.)

5) Fire extinguishing safety system : safety device prevents overheating and
automatically shuts off gas when the power gets cut off

6) Gas Alarm*: You must install the gas leakage alarm by contacting your gas
company

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(1) Carriage

1) Package

- For exported machines : Remove nails from the wooden container and take out
slats and boards. Please recycle packaging materials in accordance with your
country’s regulations.

- Please confirm that the roaster unit, filter cyclone, instruction manual, and tool kit
have been included.

2) How to carry

- Weight: about 200 kg

- Method: use a forklift

- Otherwise, six people may move it using a belt sling

- Be careful when placing machine on table. Be sure to keep a close, firm hold on the
bottom part of the machine.

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(2) Preparation for installation

1) Preparation

1)-1 Electricity
This machine is designed to be connected to a standard wall socket
Install regarding your country’s voltage system
* Use the transformer as needed.

1)-2 Gas pressure
The machine was manufactured using low pressure gas. Install according to the
requirements of your gas system. Use gas leakage alarm for your safety

1)-3 Ventilation
For the best roasting condition, make the exhaust pipe as short as possible.
In case of using ventilation duct, adjust exhaust strength with the extra damper.

(3) Installation

1) Installation

- The machine is for indoor use. (using outdoor can cause troubles or roasting failure)

- Make sure that you install the machine where has a good ventilation system.

- Poor ventilation can affect quality and evenness of roasting.

- Table: must be able to bear the listed weight. Use a table with wheels for
convenience when cleaning.

- Exhaust: exhaust condition (length of vent pipe, moisture etc.) can affect roasting
results.

- For your safety and optimal roasting, do not place the machine any closer than
20cm from a wall or window. Avoid moisture (do not install the machine near a sink,
espresso machine, etc.)

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2) POWER

-Power connection: plug power cord only into wall sockets with correct voltage

-Power requirements are listed on the machine’s label

-AC 230V (1PH) 60Hz 3.5A 820kw

2)-1 Supply condition

Gas pressure: Low pressure for home use. Follow proper specifications for gas supply.
Gas pressure varies with region/location. Please contact your local gas supply company.

2)-2 How to connect

- Electricity: Manufactured for general wall sockets

- Gas: inquired gas supply hook-up by your gas supply company. Always follow proper

gas supply procedures.

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(1) General Info

1) Operator must have roasting experience and trained by specialized roasting institute.

2) Before operating machine
Check if the machine is plugged in the wall socket and the power switch
is ON.

- Do not let touch power cord or surface of the machine when it is hot.

- Check the ventilation.

- For trouble-free roasting, always make sure the chaff drawer, pipe and cyclone are
emptied and clean.

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