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LUCCA A53 / Vivaldi: Expansion Valve Adjustment and Seat Replacement
Below you will find step-by-step instructions on adjusting the expansion valve or replacing the expansion valve seat on your LUCCA A53 or La Spaziale Vivaldi espresso machine if it is worn out. (Difficulty ☕☕)
You will need the machine to be off, cooled down and have the water line shut off.
Tools Needed:
- Phillips screwdriver
- 21mm wrench or adjustable wrench
- New Expansion Valve Seat
Expansion Valve Adjustment:
1. Turn off the water line, turn the machine off and let it fully cool. This step is only necessary if replacing the expansion valve seat. Adjusting it requires the machine to remain on.
2. Remove the front panel of the machine by removing the 2 screws in the front and pulling it out from the bottom. It will be easier to remove if you take out the drip tray.

3. Adjust the expansion valve by turning it the way shown in the picture. Left will loosen it, right will tighten it. If you find your expansion valve to be leaking, it may just need to be tightened a half turn or so. You will know the expansion valve is adequately adjusted if it stops leaking during a backflushing cycle.

Expansion Valve Seat Replacement:
1. If you need to replace the expansion valve seat, fully loosen it all the way until it pops out.

2. Examine the expansion valve seat gasket for wear or build-up. Clean or replace as necessary.
La Spaziale Expansion Valve Seat
3. If replacing the seat gasket, use a pick or similar implement to pry the old gasket loose, then press fit the new gasket.
4. After service, reassemble the valve and re-install in the machine by following these directions in reverse.