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LUCCA A53 / A53 Mini / Vivaldi / Mini Vivaldi: Inspecting and Cleaning Group Head Passages

Imported from HubSpot KB export -- 2026-08-14

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Written by Zac P

Tools Needed:
- 8mm Allen key or hex driver
- Pipe cleaner or similar implement
- Compressed air

1. Remove the front panel.

2. Remove the group head gasket, shower screens, and dispersion plate.

3. Separate the 3-way solenoid from the group head:
Pre-2019 A53 Machines
2019-Present A53 Machines

4. Use the 8mm Allen key or hex driver to remove the group head mounting bolts.

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5. Make sure the boiler outlet is clean and free of any scale debris or blockage. Clean or replace the o-ring gasket as needed.

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6. Clean the sealing faces on the group head. Use an implement like a pipe cleaner to push any scale debris through and out of the passages.
NOTE: It may be helpful to flush the passages with water or blow compressed air through to make sure all of the labeled passages are clear.

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7. Use these instructions in reverse to re-assemble the group head.

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