Bravura A-1020 Quick start guide
BRAVURA PRESS
model A-1020 coffee press
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL MANUAL
Safety & Warranty
Important for your safety
Installation or adjustments of Bravura Press should only be performed
by personnel trained to do so by Bravura Press, Inc., or those trained to
install or teach installation of Bravura Press by Bravura Press Inc.
For your safety
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Warning
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can
cause property damage, injury or death. Only Bravura Press, Inc. service
technicians are permitted to perform the afore mentioned services.
Warning
All operators must thoroughly read the Operation Manual prior to use.
Warranty
Warranty will be void if someone other than a certied technician opens
the back panel, front panel, bottom plate, handle interior, dispense
system, or other operational parts.
See warranty paperwork for more details.
This manual is applicable to model listed on the cover page.
Procedures in this manual will apply to all models unless specied.
Pictures and illustrations can be of any model unless the picture or
illustration needs to be model specic.
For Most Up to Date Manual Access the Digital File Via Your QR Code.
UL listed: safety, sanitation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety/Warranty Preface
Detailed Unit Reference Diagram 1-2
Lid Assembly Diagram 3
Control Panel Diagram 4
Introduction 5-8
General
Before Installing
Unpacking
Contents
Ordering Parts
Specication
Verication
Prior to Installation
Codes and Standards
Assembly
Electrical Connections
Operation
Order of Operations 9-11
Pre Day
Brewing Operations
Cleaning Operations 12-13
Removing the Grounds
Surface Cleaning of Stainless Steel
Deep Cleaning
Interior Cleaning
Hot Water Operations 14
Error States & Codes 15
Notes 16
Model/Serial # Entry
Certied Service Technician Contact Information
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Detailed Unit Reference Diagram
1. Control Panel
2. Control Panel Cover
3. Control Panel Screw
4. Brew Stem Handle
5. Brew Stem
6. Brew Governor
7. Lid Hold
8. Brew Chamber Lid
9. Brew Chamber
10. Handle
11. Dispense Control
12. Coffee Dispense Tube
13. Brew Chamber
Dispense Coupler
14. Adjustable Base Feet
15. Airpot Hanger
Receptacle
16. Lift Cover
17. Base
18. Grounds Chamber
19. Lever Slot
20. Grounds Chamber
Lever
21. Grounds Chamber
Lever Knob
22. Brew Chamber Intake
23. Intake Quick Coupler
24. Brew Chamber
Filling Spout
25. Hot Water Outlet
26. Hot Water Coupler
27. Hot Water
Dispense Tube
28. Water Connection
29. Electric Connection
30. Artisan Steel Stand
31. Rear Cover
32. Front Cover
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Lid Assembly Diagram
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Wiper Lock Progression
Lid Assembly
Screen Wiper
Top Wiper
Key
Key Hole
Brew Stem
Top Middle Lock
Control Panel Diagram
Hot Water Control
Hot Water Start
Hot Water
Dispense
Hot Water
Dispense
Tube
Coffee Capacity
Toggle
Red Ring of
Lights
Unlock/
Reset
Coffee Start
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General
Bravura Press coffee brewers are produced with quality workmanship and
material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance will result in years
of satisfactory performance.
Before installing
Thoroughly read this manual and carefully follow all instructions.
This manual is applicable to model listed on the cover page. Procedures
in this manual will apply to all models unless specied. Pictures and
illustrations can be of any model unless the picture or illustration needs to
be model specic.
Unpacking
This Bravura Press was carefully inspected and tested for a 48 hour
period before being shipped to you. Units do not ship until they pass our
rigorous testing and are in perfect working order. Upon acceptance of the
shipment by the transportation company, the transportation company
assumes full responsibility for safe delivery. Lift unit only with the base.
Do not lift using the brew chamber, steel tubes, electric cable, water
connection, or top portion of the Bravura Press (which contains all
electronics and the heat system).
Some parts of Bravura Press are artisan pieces and may not be as uniform
in appearance as machined parts.
Contents
Check that the following have been included:
(this list includes basics, not accessories)
• Bravura Press including all parts
• Lid with brew stem/plastic handle/top wiper
• Screen Wiper
• Removable bottom with plastic handle
• Screen Wiper remover
• Bar mat
• Manual, or qr code for online manual, and warranty
• Sample pack of compostable cellulose liners for faster clean-up
Ordering parts
Customers may order accessories directly from their local authorized
service center. Parts may only be ordered by certied Bravura Press
technicians.
To speed up your order, provide the model number, serial number,
part needed, item part number (if known) and quantity needed.
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Specications
• H - 27 7/8”
• W - 11 7/8” - Operational width - 13.6/8”
• Use of water dispense makes usable width 14”
• D- 24”
• Weight 79.5#
• Volts - 240
• Amps - 30
• Max Watts - 6000 (unit only hits 6000 watts momentarily during
heating which is a minor portion of the brew cycle)
• Hertz - 60
• Minimum Watts - 0 (most of the brew cycle uses no energy).
• No energy used when not in use. Unlike competitors which draw
energy 24 hours per day.
• Single phase
• Plug L14-30
• Water Line - 3/8”
Verication
Before installing the brewer, verify that the electrical requirements agree
with the specication on the brewer data plate, which is located on the
rear of unit.
Ensure that the water line supplying Bravura Press has the suggested
water ltration system attached.
Prior to Installation
Make sure:
• The counter space is the proper t for the Bravura Press specications.
• The electric is built-in to the proper required code and proper outlet is installed.
• The proper water hook-up is ready for installation.
• The suggested water ltration system is installed on the water line that
supplies Bravura Press.
Place Bravura Press on the counter with the front edge of the base directly in line
with the counter edge.
Conrm that the base of Bravura Press is level front-to-back and left-to-right.
Rotate feet accordingly until it is level.
Bravura Press operation is best when in close proximity to a sink and
trash receptacle.
Record your Bravura Press model and serial numbers for future reference in the
space provided below. This information can be found on the brewer data plate.
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Codes and Standards
The Bravura Press must be installed in accordance with:
In the United States: State and local codes, or in the absence of local
codes, with: National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 (or latest edition).
Copies may be obtained from The National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.
In Canada: local codes CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric Code L4W 5N6.
Assembly
Install on a level surface. The bottom support feet are levelers. They
can be adjusted by spinning them to the proper height.
Notice: Bravura Press will warn of error states and pause the cycles
if the unit is not level. (see pg. 14 for error states)
Notice: Do not remove the control panel or your warranty will be void.
After leveling unit on counter, attach screen wiper to brew stem by
inserting bottom of the stem into the keyhole on the top of the screen
wiper and turn top handle 180 degrees to lock into place.
• The grounds chamber can be attached by placing it underneath
the brew chamber when grounds chamber lever is in the rear position.
Handle of grounds chamber should be set half-way between the airpot
hanger receptacle and the grounds chamber lever.
• Lock grounds chamber into brewing position by pulling grounds
chamber lever to the front of Bravura Press.
• The water gauge on the back of the unit on the water line should be
set between 25-30.
Notice: Removable grounds chamber should be in locked position at all
times except to extract the spent grounds after the hot liquid has been
dispensed.
Electrical Connection Warnings
• Warning - electrical and grounding connections must comply with the
national electrical code and/or other local codes.
• Warning - do not remove or damage any grounding prongs or
receptacles. If the receptacle is not the proper grounding type, contact
a licensed electrician.
• Warning - the servicing agent must disconnect the electrical
connection before removing the rear encasement.
• Warning - only plug the L14-30 plug into the proper corresponding
L14-30 outlet.
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