La Cimbali · 2 and 3 group
La Cimbali M200 — PSSR examination & servicing
M200 machines are used in premium corporate hospitality, hotel lounges and executive dining nationwide. The engineer carries out the statutory PSSR examination, the front-end service and the water treatment on this model — a standalone examination is £295 + VAT, or £500 + VAT with the service included.
Quick answer
Does a La Cimbali M200 need a PSSR examination?
Yes, if it operates in a workplace. It carries a single steam boiler with its own protective devices, which is the pressure system in scope. Steam is a relevant fluid under PSSR 2000 and steam systems are covered at any pressure and any volume, so the boiler must have a Written Scheme of Examination and be examined periodically by a competent person.
- Examination only
- £295
- With service
- £500
The machine
Why the M200 matters to the La Cimbali owner
Their flagship traditional model, frequently seen in premium corporate hospitality venues.
In practice you will find it in premium corporate hospitality, hotel lounges and executive dining — which shapes what the examination looks like on site: how the machine is accessed, how long it can be offline, and how much scale it has accumulated.
On the day
- The steam boiler is drained and inspected internally with an endoscope for scale, corrosion and weld condition.
- The safety valve, anti-vac valve and fittings are checked and tested.
- The pressure gauge is verified against our calibrated test gauge, not against itself.
- A 3 group boiler holds more water than a 2 group, so the drain, refill and heat-up all take longer — allow the full appointment window.
- The Written Scheme of Examination names the vessel and the protective devices it covers.
Typical rates for this model
- Standalone PSSR examination
- £295
- Service + PSSR bundle
- £500
- Certified safety valve, if it fails
- £35 + VAT
- Water filter, fitted on a visit
- from £107
- Grinder calibration & deep clean
- £89
- If it does not pass
- Explained in writing
All prices exclude VAT. The additional drain and heat-up time a 3 group boiler needs. We confirm the exact figure on the call.
Filters are fitted on site by an engineer and are not posted out. The filter price applies when ordered with a PSSR examination, service, call-out or water test; booked alone it is charged at the standard call-out.
What we see on this model
- Flagship installations are usually specified and maintained properly from new — the compliance gap here is paperwork, not condition.
- We hold the Written Scheme on file so a change of facilities contractor does not lose the examination history.
- La Cimbali's current flagship traditional machine, 2/3/4 group. Independent 0.6 L coffee boiler per group plus a 7 L service boiler, GT1 or Profile touch interface, 70/92/110 kg. Fault codes above are from the M200 engineer's manual; no independent cafe failure reports were found.
Verified boiler data
What is actually inside this machine
| Configuration | Steam boiler |
|---|---|
| 2 group | 7.0 L |
Manufacturer's published boiler capacities. Where a maker publishes no figure we say so rather than estimate.
Service interval. No fixed month interval in the M200 engineer's manual: maintenance is scheduled in Configuration > Maintenance by number of cycles and/or days, and fault 096 'maintenance due' raises the reminder.
Source: La Cimbali official Technical Sheet M200. 0.6 L is per group.
Fault finder
What actually goes wrong on a La Cimbali M200
Owners usually call us with a symptom, not a diagnosis. This is what that symptom most often turns out to be on this machine, and what putting it right involves.
| Symptom | Usual cause | What fixes it |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler heating timeout, fault 052 after 45 minutes; machine stays cold and will not reach pressure. | Safety thermostat tripped, heating element open circuit or detached faston, or faulty triac board (M200 engineer's manual, diagnostics 052). | Reset the safety thermostat; check element continuity and fastons; replace the element or the triac board. |
| Boiler overpressure alarm 058; pressure climbs, safety valve vents. | Heating element permanently powered (stuck relay/triac) or boiler temperature sensor out of range (manual, 058). | Check wiring and element supply, replace the temperature sensor, and test the triac/relay that feeds the element. |
| Boiler refill timeout 059 after 15 minutes; no water entering the boiler. | No mains water, failed boiler-fill solenoid (EV), interrupted wiring or board failure (manual, 059). | Check supply and softener taps, replace the fill solenoid, check wiring then the board. |
| A group stops dosing or dose volume wanders; fault (x)66 'error in the group that is dispensing'. | Flowmeter failure, blocked hydraulic circuit, or interrupted/grounded flowmeter wiring (manual, 66). | Check flowmeter plug and pulses, clear blockages, replace the flowmeter or the board. |
| Boiler-level signal error 060; false level readings and unstable autofill. | Earthing/insulation fault or leakage to earth (manual, 060). | Check machine earth and insulation, then verify the level signal percentage in manual control. |
These are faults documented for this model, not a generic list.
Common parts
Common parts for the La Cimbali M200
The components most often replaced on this machine, listed by reference number, as a reference for engineers and owners identifying a part.
| Part no. | Description |
|---|---|
| #0227 | Pump Fitting 3/8 X 3/8 |
| #22752 | Parker 2 Way Solenoid Valve 24v |
| #18625 | PARKER 3 WAY SOLENOID VALVE 24V |
| #2102 | Parker 3 Way Grp Solenoid Valve 24v (Plus 3 housings in) |
| #2841 | Element Protection Thermostat - Original |
| #0398 | Lucifer 3 Way Grp Solenoid Valve 230v (Ruby) |
| #18281 | Parker 3 Way Solenoid Valve 24v |
| #0450 | PARKER 3 WAY GRP SOLENOID VALVE 230V (RUBY) |
| #23371 | PARKER 2 WAY INLET SOLENOID VALVE 230V |
| #29950 | PARKER 3 WAY SOLENOID VALVE 24V |
| #26335 | Cimbali / Faema Pipe Fitting |
| #27876 | 14m Elbow Fitting |
Parts most often needed on this model
| Part | Number | What it fixes |
|---|---|---|
| Conical portafilter/group gasket 71x56x9 mm | 401-261-010 | Group-seal leak at the filter-holder rim |
| Gicar volumetric flowmeter (Cimbali/Faema/Casadio) | Gicar 9.0.26.11G / 9.0.56.11G | Fault 66: no-dose, dose drift, missing pulses |
| Service-boiler heating element | — | Fault 052: open-circuit element; no number published in the sources read |
| Triac/boiler control board | — | Fault 052/058 when the element is not being switched correctly |
Questions
M200 questions, answered
How a boiler of this size is examined, how often, and who carries the duty — see the complete PSSR guide.
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How much does a PSSR examination cost on a La Cimbali M200?
A standalone examination is £295 + VAT, because the additional drain and heat-up time a 3 group boiler needs. Combined with a front-end service it is £500 + VAT, which is what most premium corporate hospitality, hotel lounges and executive dining choose, since the boiler has to be drained for the examination either way. We confirm the exact figure on the call.
How often does a La Cimbali M200 need examining?
The Written Scheme of Examination sets the interval, and for a commercial machine used in premium corporate hospitality, hotel lounges and executive dining it is typically 12 to 14 months. A 3 group boiler holds a larger volume of water, so scale accumulates faster than in a smaller machine on the same duty and the scheme usually sets the shorter interval.
How long does a La Cimbali M200 examination take, and what happens on the day?
A 3 group boiler holds more water than a 2 group, so the drain, refill and heat-up all take longer — allow the full appointment window. The visit runs: the steam boiler is drained and inspected internally with an endoscope for scale, corrosion and weld condition. the safety valve, anti-vac valve and fittings are checked and tested. The gauge is then verified against our calibrated test gauge, the system is pressure tested and held, and the machine is re-assembled, refilled, heated and function tested. The Written Scheme of Examination, signed report and asset record follow within 48 hours.
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Call and we'll price your M200 on the spot.
Same-week appointments nationwide, the Written Scheme of Examination issued within 48 hours of the visit, and a fixed price agreed before we travel.