Ambex coffee roasters maintenance: recommended schedule

• Daily
  • Every 4 batches: clean chaff collector End of day:
    1. Cool down machine to at least 175° F before shutting it down
    2. Clean chaff collector
    3. Wipe down cooling bin and outside of machine
    4. Shut of gas supply ( and water on new machine )
• Monthly
  • Slide exhaust off machine and inspect blower wheels. Clean if needed. Same for exhaust - inspect and clean if needed
  • Inspect belts and set screws on pulleys
  • Grease bearing on drum: front and rear
• 3-6 Months
  • Remove main blower and cooler motors. Clean blower wheels and housings blowers set inside of.
  • Grease 2 bearings on idler shaft under main drum
  • Clean exhaust pipe exiting building
  • Grease bearing under sweeper arms
  • Inspect cross tube from chaff collector to main blower. Clean if needed
  • Scrape wall of chaff collector and remove any buildup
  • Snake small chimney sweep through internal air flow duct running from top of drum to chaff collector.
  • Remove hopper assembly and make sure passages behind it are clear.
• Yearly
  • Repeat schedule maintenance for 3-6 months
  • Remove random jets in burner and check the back of them for buildup or blockage.
  • If buildup is visible remove remaining jets and clean with hot water and /or compressed air.