3.5 BBL Hybrid Brewhouse 2 Vessel V1
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Control Panel Operation
Reference the figures on page 4 for locations of components.
PID’s –
The PID controllers are pre-set for optimum heating rates and minimum overshoot. The corresponding large green lamp below
the PID will indicate when the control is powering the heating elements. As the temperature approaches the set point the controller
will automatically begin to cycle the heating elements on and off for a short period approximately every 30 seconds to maintain the set
temperature. Typical stability is about +/- 1F. Note that the MASH PID is displaying temperature only and does not energize heating
elements.
To change the set point press the UP/DOWN arrows until you reach your desired setting.
Heater Control Selector Switch –
there are three positions for the power selector switch.
Energizes the corresponding heating elements.
De-energizes the heating elements in all cases and prevents heater from energizing. Select this
position as you begin to frain a tank or wish to prevent unitended powering of the heaters.
Allows the PID to automatically turn on the heaters to maintain the desired set temperature.
ON -
OFF -
AUTO -
Heater Power Selector Switch –
the heater selector switch is used to select the total power input to your kettle. Each switch controls
3 heating elements. You may select, for example, element 1 only (1/3 power), element 1-2 (2/3 power), or 1-2-3 (full power). This is
particularly helpful during the boil to control the boil intensity.
Emergency Stop –
this switch disables all heater contactors in the panel and also can be used for ensuring your heaters do not inad-
vertently power on. For safety, install a padlock through the hole in the switch to prevent unauthorized operation of the panel.
WARNING:
pressing the emergency stop button does NOT cut power from the inside of the panel! All internal components will be live!
To service the panel, disconnect main power to the panel before opening the panel.
Brewhouse Operation
The hybrid design combines the conveniences of a traditional brewhouse with the simplicity, familiarity, and lower start-up cost of a
homebrew system. This allows a fast and easy transition into commercial brewing with very few sacrifices! As such, startup and the
learning curve is quite simple.
IMPORTANT:
This manual is not intended as a brewing guide. If you are not intimately familiar with all grain brewing techniques we
highly recommend the following texts from the Brewers Association:
How to Brew (Palmer)
Water (Palmer & Kaminski)
Yeast (Zainasheff and White)
Malt (John Mallet)
For the Love of Hops (Stan Hieronymus)
Brewing Classic Beer Styles (Zainasheff & Palmer)
