The Two-Group Manual Athena Classic Leva Chrome (MXL2C002) from Victoria Arduino captures the feel and flavor of the espresso of a bygone time with its traditional manual lever operated brewing process. Designed especially for espresso boutiques and purist café owners, the Athena Leva features an unmatched simplicity and classical elegance that would be just as at home in 1920's Milan or Torino as it is in modern cafés and boutiques. While requiring the expert and steady hand of a seasoned barista, Victoria Arduino's Athena Leva will produce amazing espresso in its purist form and, with is rustic, yet elegant chrome finish, will enhance the ambiance of any establishment with the priceless, nostalgic feeling of the cafés of prewar Italy.

Features:

• Hammered copper finish
• Two manual steam wands
• Pressostat controlled heat exchange boiler
• 15 liter boiler capacity

Benefits:

• Classic manual lever operation produces enchanting espresso in its purist form
• Traditional, elegant sculpting and lever operation give a nostalgic, old-world feeling to any café
• Manual, swiveling steam wands give the barista unmatched control and versatility while steaming and frothing

Pre-Installation Requirements:
 
Counter Space and Capacity Requirements
            Height: 28”
            Depth: 22”
            Width: 24”
            Capacity: 150 lbs.
 
Drain Requirements
            Open gravity drain of minimum 1.25 inch I.D., within 4 feet of the machine
            Refer to specifications sheet for diagram showing countertop drain-hole location
            Drain-Hole diameter: 2½”
 
Power Requirements
            Volts: 220 (voltage range of 208-240)
            Watts: 3000
            Amp Draw: 14
            Receptacle: NEMA 6-20 

Water Quality Requirements
            Water Hardness less than 3gpg or 50ppm
            If Water Hardness exceeds these limits, an approved water softener must be installed
            Refer to specifications sheet for approved water softener capacities
 
Water Line and Pressure Requirements
            3/8” dedicated cold water line with shut-off valve and compression fitting
            Flow rate greater than 35 GPH
            Line pressure less than 70 PSI or 5 BAR

Download Manual

• Download Victoria Arduino Athena Leva Brochure (Size : 651 KB)
• Download Victoria Arduino Athena Leva Manual (Size : 593 KB)