5 BBL Insulated Hybrid Brewhouse V1
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Kettle Placement & Fitting Installation
Adjust the leveling feet as needed. It is recommended that you allow enough clearance between kettles and also on the sides and rear to allow per-
sonnel access for cleaning and service of the ancillary equipment. Although in practical use, the kettles can easily be slid out for any service needs.
Place heating elements (3) into the boil kettle and hot liquor tank. Secure with tri-clamps and gaskets.
The system will come with (3) 7’ lengths of hose and (1) 12’ length of hose.
The false bottom will come pre-installed. To remove the false bottom, unscrew the bolt half way and pull the false bottom out. The false bottom will fit
through the manway although it can be easier to pull out the top.
Brewery Ventilation
Ventilation needs for an electric brewhouse are fairly minimal as only the boil kettle needs to be ventilated. We recommend direct ventilation through
the 6 inch top port or a traditional commercial kitchen vent hood can be installed approximately 6.5 ft from the finished floor. General rules of thumb are
in the table below. It is recommended that you consult your local codes and consult with a professional prior to purchasing or installing your ventilation
equipment.
For recommendations on professional ventilations contact a Blichmann Engineering Pro Brewing representative.
Total power for the Boil Kettle is 27 KW.
Rules of Thumb Summary
Heat Load Factor
1 CFM per 100 BTU/hr (gas) or 34 CFM per KW (electric)
Hood Velocity Factor
50 CFM per ft2 of hood
Room Air Exchange Factor
CFM = Room Volume (ft3) / 6 (you can generally disregard)
Hood Size
Overhang 6” minimum front and sides
Hood Height
32” above kettles – approx. 6.5 ft from floor
False Bottom
Heating Element Ports
Bottom Drain
Heating Element Ports
Bottom Drain
Whirlpool
CIP
CIP / Vorlauf
Gear Box
CIP
6” Exhaust Port
Bottom Drain
Clear Wort Draw Point
(Not used on HLT)
Clear Wort Draw Point
(Not used on HLT)
Sight Glass
Sight Glass
Sight Glass
Boil Kettle
Hot Liquor Tank
Mash
Whirlpool
