Diedrich Maintenance

Diedrich Coffee Roaster
Maintenance
&
Cleaning Handout
Diedrich Manufacturing, Inc.

“Engineering Responsibly
…Environmentally Conscious“
Made in the U.S.A.

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Preface
As we all know, the coffee roasting industry is a very

dynamic and exciting industry to be a part of. We all strive to
give our customers that perfect cup of coffee that keeps them
coming back time after time. To name just a few sensory
delights, it’s the aroma, texture, color, and taste that set you
apart from your competitors, right? But to insure your roasts
are perfect batch after batch, a regular cleaning and
maintenance program is an absolute must. Generally speaking,
Coffee Roasting Establishments that follow an established
cleaning and maintenance program produce better cupping
(tasting) coffees.
Roasting coffee, especially very dark roasts, produces an oily

reside. This oily residue accumulates over time on the internal
components of the roaster and in the vent ducting. As the
residue accumulates (becomes thicker and thicker) good airflow
is impeded. Restricted airflow will affect the consistency of your
roast profiles and will have an adverse effect on your coffee
quality. Also, any residue or chaff buildup increases the probability of a roaster or ducting fire.
That’s because the oily residues and chaff are fuel sources and as in the natural world the more fuel
there is, then the hotter and longer the fire will burn, unless quickly extinguished. Consequently, this
increases the potential for damage to your roaster, ducting, or even your facility.
With over 2500 Roasters installed worldwide Diedrich receives on average two or three reports
annually of Roaster fires. We can unequivocally state (in our opinion) after reviewing the pictures
that the majority of these fires are caused by inadequate cleaning.
Now! You can understand why we cannot stress enough the importance of keeping your roaster
clean and well maintained. A little prevention goes along way in ensuring your Roaster is
continually ready to meet a rigorous production schedule and produce optimum tasting coffees.
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TABLE of CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................................................................................................. 4

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................................................... 5
CRITICAL CLEANING POINTS ............................................................................................ 7
Chaff Collection Compartment............................................................................................. 8
Impeller Compartment ........................................................................................................... 9
Roaster Impeller Removal Instructions ......................................................................... 10
Cooling Bin ............................................................................................................................. 16
Cooling Bin ............................................................................................................................. 17
Infrared Burner Compartment ............................................................................................ 18
Rear Duct ................................................................................................................................. 19
Exhaust Ducting ..................................................................................................................... 20
Vacuum Tube ......................................................................................................................... 21
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......................................................................................... 22
Lubricate the front and back Drum Bearings................................................................... 22
Lubricate Air Flow Control Handle. .................................................................................. 24
Lubricate Drum Drive Chain. ............................................................................................. 25
Check Drive Chain for proper tension .............................................................................. 26
IR-24 models Lubricate Chain Tension mechanism. ...................................................... 27
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Proper installation, cleaning and safe operation of the coffee roaster and ancillary
equipment is the owner and operator’s responsibility.
2. Prior to cleaning or servicing unplug the coffee roaster. If hard conduit is utilized,
then ensure the circuit breaker in the electrical control box is switched to the off
position. Test prior to cleaning or servicing.
3. Ensure the coffee roaster is cool to the touch prior to cleaning or servicing.
4. Wear protective gloves and eye ware when scrapping residue off internal walls and
components.
5. Use extreme caution when utilizing scrappers or other devices to clean internal
walls and components, a slip of a tool may cause bodily injury.
6. Do not use a water hose or any type of sprayer other than a normal cleaning bottle
for the purposes of cleaning.
7. Ensure you have assistance when lifting the cooling bin off of the roaster during
servicing.
8. Follow all the instructions in this handout.
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Diedrich Roaster Cleaning & Maintenance Schedule
Daily Date √ when complete Signature
Vacuum all chaff from the Chaff Collection
Compartment
Vacuum any chaff and/or bean debris from the
Infrared Burner Compartment
Vacuum any residual chaff from Impeller Compartment
Clean the perforated holes of the Cooling Bin Screen by

using a small bottle of compressed air.
Vacuum all debris under the perforated Cooling Bin
Screen
Weekly or every 40 hours of roasting
Check the vacuum tube for IR Standard Series Roasters

or the vacuum port on IR Universal Series Roasters for
evidence of residue blockage. Clean all residues from
the tube or port.
Wipe down all exterior surfaces of the Roasting System.

Open the Blower Motor Compartment Door and check
for any debris, clean accordingly.
Inspect perforated Cooling Bin Screen for clogging.

Clean as necessary with a screen roller, wire brush or by
utilizing a sharp point to clean out the perforated holes.
Check residue build-up in the Impeller Compartment.

If accumulation is greater than 1/8th inch (3mm), then
scrape/clean all effected interior surfaces and clean the
impeller with a liquid cleaner and brush.
Check the residue build-up in the Chaff Collection
Compartment. If accumulation is greater than 1/8th
inch (3mm), then scrape/clean all affected interior
surfaces.
Check the residue build-up in the Roaster's Rear Duct.
If accumulation is greater than 1/8th (3mm), then clean
accordingly.
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Weekly or every 40 hours of roasting (cont) Date √ when complete Signature
Check the residue build-up at the Roaster's exhaust

outlet & intermediate ducting. If the accumulation is
greater than 1/8th inch (3mm), then clean thoroughly
Check the clean out port on the exhaust ducting. It the

residue accumulations is greater than 1/8th inch (3mm),
then ensure a professional chimney sweep cleans all the
exhaust ducting.
Lubricate front and back roasting drum bearings

Semi Annually (Every 6 months)
Lubricate air flow control handle
Lubricate drum drive chain
Check drum drive chain for proper tension
On IR-24 models lubricate chain tension mechanism
Do a cursory check of all bolts and screws and ensure
they are tight.
Annually
Ensure a professional chimney sweep cleans the exhaust
ducting at least once a year regardless if the residue
buildup is minimal.
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CRITICAL CLEANING POINTS
1. Chaff Collection Compartment
2. Impeller Compartment
3. Cooling Bin
4. Infrared Burner Compartment
5. Rear Duct
6. Exhaust Ducting
7. Vacuum Tube

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CRITICAL CLEANING POINT #1.
Chaff Collection Compartment
The Chaff collection compartment’s function is to collect the chaff, the parchment that
separates from the coffee during the roasting process.. Therefore, this area fills up fairly
rapidly and requires constant emptying. Residue will slowly accumulate on the metal
surfaces within the compartment.
Under the
Cooling Bin
Screen
Chaff
Collection
Compartment
Chaff is a
fuel source.
Notes: Chaff Collection Compartment is specifically designed to remove the chaff from the exhaust
stream. Remove the chaff at a minimum every 4 hours of roasting or at the end of the day whichever
comes first. Warning! Make sure the chaff is cool and contains no hot embers before vacuuming.

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Impeller Compartment
The impeller compartment is a major collection point for residue build-up. The residue
collects on the all the metal surfaces in this compartment, including the impeller itself.
Please follow the instructions below for removing the impeller protective shroud and the
impeller. Once the shroud and impeller are removed, then thoroughly clean all residue
coated metal surfaces and reassemble. Follow the checklist below for removing the
impeller.
Impeller
Compartment

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Roaster Impeller Removal Instructions
Purpose: To remove the impeller for cleaning, exchanging for a new one, or to replace
the impeller motor.
Tools/Materials required: Set of Allen Wrenches.
Parts required: Not applicable unless impeller is damaged, if damaged replace with
new impeller.
Instructions:
1. Unscrew the two (2) Wing Bolts securing the Impeller Shroud. See Illustration #1
2. Once the Wing Bolts are unscrewed simultaneously push down on the Impeller Shroud
with your left hand and pull the bottom right edge as your facing the impeller towards
the back of the Roaster.
This procedure should dislodge the Impeller Shroud from the mounting brackets. Lay
the Shroud off to the side. See Illustration #2
3. Clean thoroughly the top of the two Set Screws with a scribe or very pointed object.
This will allow the Allen Wrench to penetrate the Set Screw top fully, this will assist in
alleviating any possibility of stripping (wearing out) the Allen Wrench end or the Set
Screw top. See Illustration #3
4. Insert the Allen Wrench into the top of the Set Screw and turn counter-clockwise until
the Set Screw is loose. Repeat this procedure on the second Set Screw. See Illustration
#4
5. Grab the Impeller firmly with both hands and pull towards you.
6. If the Impeller will not release from the shaft try the following:
a. Remove the ducting at the back of the roaster and insert a long flat head screwdriver
with the tip behind the back of the impeller. Now, attempt to pry one side of the
impeller utilizing the screw driver. Turn the Impeller ½ turn and repeat this procedure.
Now, repeat step 5.

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b. If the Impeller is still lodged on the shaft you will have to use a gear puller to remove
the Impeller.
7. Thoroughly clean the Impeller while it is removed from the Roaster with a typical
household cleaner.
8. Apply anti-seize to the motor shaft.
9. Reinstall the old or a new Impeller whichever is applicable back on the motor shaft;
ensure it is in the exact same location on the motor shaft.
10. Tighten the Set Screw that resides on the flat portion of the shaft first. This Set Screw
should be as tight as possible.
11. Tighten the Set Screw that resides on the round portion of the shaft second. Do not over
tighten this one.
12. Reinstall the Impeller Shroud and tighten the two Wing Nuts.
13. Spin the Impeller to ensure it does not interfere with the Shroud. If it does a slight
impeller adjustment will be required.
Checklist complete.

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ILLUSTRATION #1
Unscrew these two wing nuts

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ILLUSTRATION #2
1. Push the shroud down

2. Push the bottom right side towards the bottom right arrow.
Note: This should free the shroud, now set it aside.

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ILLUSTRATION #3
Clean out set screw holes so you can

firmly insert the Allen wrench
Clean out set screw holes so you

can firmly insert the Allen
wrench

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ILLUSTRATION #4
Insert Allen wrench, then

turn counter clockwise to
loosen. Perform this same
procedure on 2nd Set Screw.
An example of a very dirty

impeller compartment.

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Cooling Bin
The Cooling Bin’s function is to cool the fresh roasted beans before transporting to
storage, blending, or packaging. Good air-flow through the cooling bin is critical for
rapidly cooling the beans, thus arresting any further roast development.
Looking inside
the cooling bin
Clean perforated holes enhance good airflow and decreases roasted bean cooling times.

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Cooling Bin
An extremely clogged
cooling bin screen
Note: A dirty cooling bin screen will also affect air controllability through the roasting
drum.

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Infrared Burner Compartment
The infrared burner compartment is another area that residual debris collects mainly
small amounts of chaff and micro pieces of coffee beans in various states of roast.
Vacuum any chaff or other debris

from the floor of the burner
compartment.
Warning! Ensure all debris is cool before vacuuming.

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Rear Duct
The rear duct is the 3”, 4”, or 5” pipe located at the back of the roaster that connects the
drum area at the top of the roaster with the impeller area at the bottom of the roaster.
The vacuum that is created from the spinning impeller pulls air through the drum and
the duct. This duct experiences major residue buildup.
Remove this bolt and the one on the other side and take the elbow
from the straight section and clean the inside of the pipes with a putty
knife, wire brush, or use the special cleaning tool Diedrich
manufactures for this task.
Rear duct
While the duct is removed, ensure this

opening is completely cleaned.

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Exhaust Ducting
The vent ducting is an integrated part of the Roasting System. A dirty vent ducting
will also effect the performance of your roaster and your cupping results. In addition a
dirty vent ducting creates the possibility of a ducting fire which could cause collateral
damage to your building.
Exhaust ducting. Have a certified chimney

sweep perform this cleaning.
Clean out port. A good point to check

for ducting residue build-up.

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Vacuum Tube
The vacuum tube is an aluminum tube that is connected to the vacuum sensor in the
gas train area of the Roaster. The vacuum tubes’ termination point is in the top of the
impeller compartment. The vacuum tube’s purpose is to measure pressure within the
impeller compartment. Therefore, if it is clogged with oily residue the roaster will fail
to ignite. This is a built in safety feature.
Use a small pointed object, like a

paperclip, etc. to clean out any debris
that may have accumulated in the
impeller tube opening.

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Diedrich Coffee Roasters are specifically designed to require minimal maintenance and
if the above cleaning instructions are rigorously followed, then the maintenance of your
Roaster will be a breeze. We highly recommend that you reference the maintenance
instructions in your operations manual or Diedrich’s Tech Support Instruction Sheets
for more detailed information. Failure to lubricate the bearings will cause their
premature failure.
Lubricate the front and back Drum Bearings.
Use only H1 High Temperature Food Grade Grease. Hardware store or automotive
types of grease can be toxic and are not to be used in the proximity of food products.
Roaster must be at roasting temperatures (without beans in drum). Lubrication is best
done upon finishing the day's roasting while the roaster is still hot. To lubricate the
front bearing attach grease gun to bearing fitting. Bring operating temperature to
approximately 450ºF (232ºC). With drum rotating, use grease gun to inject 2-3 pumps of
grease into the bearing fitting.
WARNING: Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing clear of moving chain and sprockets.
Remove electrical power and lock it out.
Before lubricating the rear bearing STOP THE DRUM FROM ROTATING. Insert the
grease gun onto fitting. Again inject 2-3 pumps of grease into the bearing fitting.
Remove grease gun and wipe off excess grease. Restart Drum motor and allow it to run
several minutes.

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Attach the end of the grease
gun hose to the Zirk fitting
and pump two to three times.
Front
bearing
Note: Repeat this same process on the back drum bearing at the rear of the roaster.

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Lubricate Air Flow Control Handle.
Open the impeller motor compartment and immediately to the right is the air flow
position mechanism that is connected to air flow control handle on the outside of the
roaster. This mechanism pivots as the airflow control handle is moved from Cooling
Bin Position, 50/50 Position, and Roast Air Position.
Lubricate the pivot mechanism. Put

a little of the food grade grease used
on the front/back bearings on your
finger and generously apply here.

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Lubricate Drum Drive Chain.
Remove electrical power and lock it out.
Oil every six months with SAE20 non-detergent or sewing machine oil. For access,
remove the rear upper and lower cover panels. Do not over-lubricate
WARNING - KEEP FINGERS, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING CLEAR OF MOVING

CHAIN AND SPROCKETS.
Apply 4 to 5 drops of SAE 20 or sewing

machine oil at various intervals around
the circumference of the chain.
Drum Drive
Chain.
Warning! Ensure power is off at main control panel before oiling or

servicing Drum Drive Chain.

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Check Drive Chain for proper tension
Squeezing the chain together, both

sides of the chain should flex in
approximately ½ inch (13mm).
Drum motor and

sprocket.
If the chain is too tight or loose, then
slightly loosen the four nuts attaching the
drum motor to the mounting plate and
move the drum motor up or down to
adjust accordingly. Retighten the nuts
With the drum motor turned “OFF” and roaster disconnected at electrical source, the
chain can be adjusted. Loosen the drum motor mounting bolts and firmly push down
on the motor until its weight draws the slack out of the chain. Use wrench to tighten the
mounting bolts securely to prevent a loose engagement of chain and motor sprocket.
When tightening bolts, be sure motor remains in a level, horizontal position.
With a new machine the drum drive chain may need to be adjusted several times to
compensate for the initial stretching of the chain. After completing the first 40-hour

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cleaning check the tension of the chain and adjust accordingly. The first three 40 hour
cleaning cycles should include checking the tension of the drum drive chain.
Note: On IR-24 models pull down on the chain tension mechanism (see next page) to take the tension
of the chain while doing the squeeze test.
IR-24 models Lubricate Chain Tension mechanism.
Drive chain tension mechanism.
Connect grease gun to Zirk fitting

and pump two to three times.

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Diedrich Coffee Roaster

Diedrich Manufacturing, Inc.

Made in the U.S.A.

Diedrich Manufacturing, Inc.

As we all know, the coffee roasting industry is a very

Roasting coffee, especially very dark roasts, produces an oily

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................................................................................................. 4

8. Follow all the instructions in this handout.

Vacuum any residual chaff from Impeller Compartment

Clean the perforated holes of the Cooling Bin Screen by

Weekly or every 40 hours of roasting

Check the vacuum tube for IR Standard Series Roasters

Wipe down all exterior surfaces of the Roasting System.

Inspect perforated Cooling Bin Screen for clogging.

Check residue build-up in the Impeller Compartment.

Check the residue build-up at the Roaster's exhaust

Check the clean out port on the exhaust ducting. It the

Lubricate front and back roasting drum bearings

1. Chaff Collection Compartment

4. Infrared Burner Compartment

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Tools/Materials required: Set of Allen Wrenches.

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8. Apply anti-seize to the motor shaft.

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Unscrew these two wing nuts

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1. Push the shroud down

Note: This should free the shroud, now set it aside.

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Clean out set screw holes so you can

Clean out set screw holes so you

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Insert Allen wrench, then

An example of a very dirty

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Vacuum any chaff or other debris

Warning! Ensure all debris is cool before vacuuming.

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While the duct is removed, ensure this

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Exhaust ducting. Have a certified chimney

Clean out port. A good point to check

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Use a small pointed object, like a

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Lubricate the front and back Drum Bearings.

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Lubricate the pivot mechanism. Put

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Remove electrical power and lock it out.

WARNING - KEEP FINGERS, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING CLEAR OF MOVING

Apply 4 to 5 drops of SAE 20 or sewing

Warning! Ensure power is off at main control panel before oiling or

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Squeezing the chain together, both

Drum motor and

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