Gaggia Classic Pro 2019 OPV Spring Mod (9 Bar)

Description

The 9 BAR spring is great for general use, and is the "industry standard" espresso extraction
pressure.
The best BAR
pressure for espresso extraction is between 8.5 to 9.5 BAR
Made of stainless steel designed to offer a greater resistance to corrosion.
OPV Spring Replacement Instruction/guide on the Gaggia Classic Pro or GCP (2019 and 2020 Models)
1. VERY IMPORTANT (Unplug the Power cord from the electrical outlet).
2. Please remove the lid from your espresso machine (the two small screws at the rear of the
machine, within the black plastic lid) and absolutely confirm that your pump looks like the one
shown in the picture - with the black plastic valve, i.e. OPV (with clear silicon tube (TOP) and
orange tube (BOTTOM) that has TWO tubes attached.
3. Remove the clear silicon tube very carefully with a flat screwdriver or move it with your nail (baby steps - take your time)
from the nipple.
4. Use a 10mm Open-ended wrench or spanner wrench (Counter Clockwise - if facing the front of the machine) to remove the
nipple (very careful - hold it tight so that the spring will not fly.
5. Remove the stock or original spring and replace it with the 9 BAR spring
.
6. Replace the nipple and screw it using your finger initially (Clockwise -
if facing the front of the machine)
DO NOT tighten it too much
using the 10mm Open-ended wrench or
spanner wrench or hand tight
7. Replace the Lid and enjoy your Espresso at 9 BAR.
You can also reference on YouTube some of the installation Instruction (Search for "opv gaggia
classic pro")
DISCLAIMER:
I am not responsible if you void your warranty, damage your machine, or injure yourself - so take
caution. Replace the OPV spring at your own risk.
The installation of any of our parts or kits, and any modification of any espresso machines
undertaken by reference to our installation instruction and/or user guides, should only be
conducted by persons with proper electrical safety knowledge who are capable and qualified to
undertake such work and modifications.  Many of the components within espresso machines operate at
high temperature, high pressure and with mains electrical voltages at high current in the presence
of water ? any of these could cause serious personal injury, shock, burns, fire, explosion, other
property damage and possibly death.  We shall hence not be liable for any damage to property,
personal injury or other loss caused by the improper or incorrect use of the aforementioned
installation instruction and/or user guides or the provided kit(s) or any of those kit?s component
or constituent parts.  By commencing installation of our kit(s) you agree to accept all liability
associated with the modification of your espresso machine, and agree to hold us in no way
responsible or liable for any loss, damage or injury howsoever, wherever or whenever caused.  You
further agree to indemnify us and our agents, officers, directors and employees, immediately and on
demand, against all claims, liability, damages, costs and expenses, including legal fees, arising
out of any installation, use, misuse or failure of any of our kits or component parts thereof.
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