Coffee Machine Pressure System Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR).

The objective of the Pressure System Safety Regulations 2000 (PDF Download) is to prevent severe injuries caused by the release of stored energy resulting from the failure of a pressure system or any of its components.

The Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) govern the safe design and utilisation of pressure systems. These regulations establish a control system for the design, manufacturing, installation, inspection, maintenance, and record-keeping of pressure systems. They encompass the entire system.

Duty holders are advised to adhere to the guidance provided by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) in the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP).

The PSSR ACOP L122 and its accompanying guidance target duty holders involved with pressure systems used in workplaces, including users, owners, competent persons, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers, and installers.

We help with the application of the Pressure System Safety Regulations 2000 to the coffee industry and assist in understanding the requirements for compliance with these regulations. Duty holders are legally obligated to have a Written Scheme of Examination in place for all machines covered by the Regulations.

Coffee Machines and the Regulations A coffee machine's pressure system includes the following components:

  1. Rigid pressure vessel

  2. Pipework

  3. All protective devices

For a coffee machine to fall within the scope of the Pressure System Safety Regulations 2000, it must involve the presence of a relevant fluid, which, in this case, is "steam." Steam holds a special position within the regulations, as steam systems are subject to regulation regardless of pressure or volume.

Hence, coffee machines that incorporate a steam boiler in any workplace are subject to the Pressure System Safety Regulations 2000. According to the Pressure System Safety Regulations 2000, a coffee machine is classified as a minor system.

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Servicing & Boiler Inspections

  • Boiler Safety Inspection

    Since the year 2000 it is now a legal requirement to have all pressurised vessels inspected every 13 months. Ideally we advise every 12 months with the extra months grace for any crossover, thus guaranteeing you can produce a valid certification of inspection if needed.

    Generally we advise to carry out the boiler safety examination at the same time as the annual service to prevent any further unneeded machine downtime due to routine maintenance.

    What does the inspection involve?

    Its carried out to confirm several factors which include the following. Internal inspection of the steam tank to check for any flaws or cracks in the steam boiler/weld on the tank, check for excessive scale build up: as scale is an insulator and this can generate hot spots on the tank which in turn could cause failure. Finally to check the operation of the safety valve as under fault conditions this needs to operate at a certain pressure level to remove all excessive steam pressure build up.

  • Annual Service & Healthcheck

    • Replace group seals & shower plate/baskets
    • Replace steam valve seals
    • Replace group solenoid valve seals
    • Replace expansion valve seal
    • Replace anti-vacuum valve
    • Replace steam tank safety valve
    • Replace porto-filter inserts & spring clips
    • Clean group injectors if required
    • Clean level probe
    • Calibrate pump pressure to 9 bar
    • Calibrate steam pressure to machine specification
    • Calibrate expansion valve
    • Visual inspection for leaks
    • Confirm correct operation of all machine components
    • Remove & clean waste hose
    • Replace water filter
    • Calibrate grinder to include coarseness and dose weight
    • Calibrate all shot selections on espresso machine
    • Report any advisories

  • 6 Month Service & Healthcheck

    • Replace group seals & shower plate/baskets
    • Clean group injectors if required
    • Clean level probe
    • Calibrate pump pressure to 9 bar
    • Calibrate steam pressure to machine specification
    • Calibrate expansion valve
    • Calibrate pressure switch (mechanical type only)
    • Visual inspection for leaks
    • Confirm correct operation of all machine components
    • Remove & clean waste hose
    • Calibrate grinder to include coarseness and dose weight
    • Calibrate all shot selections on espresso machine
    • Report any advisories

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