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AutoSparge

Operation, Assembly & Maintenance Manual 

Congratulations on your purchase and thank you for selecting the AutoSparge

TM

 lauter tun level control from Blichmann 

Engineering.  We are confident that it will provide you years of service and many gallons of outstanding beer.  This manual 

will familiarize you with the assembly and use of the lauter tun level control. 

**** PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO USE FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION **** 

IMPORTANT !! 

Caution: 

Warning: 

Sections labeled “Caution” can lead to equipment damage or unsatisfactory performance of the 

equipment.  Please read these sections thoroughly.  If you have any questions, contact your retailer or 

Blichmann Engineering (www.BlichmannEngineering.com) before use. 

Sections labeled “Warning” can lead to serious injury or death if not followed.  Please read these 

thoroughly and understand them completely before use.  If you do not understand them or have any 

questions, contact your retailer or Blichmann Engineering (www.BlichmannEngineering.com) before use. 

Assembly & Installation: 

Ensure you have all the parts included in Fig. 1.  This product is shipped disassembled.   Please contact your Retailer if any 

parts are missing.   

Fig. 1 

Installing the Float Ball 

Pinch hose 

Push hose in ball 

Pull hose 

Ready to use 

Summary of Contents for AutoSparge

Page 1: ...atisfactory performance of the equipment Please read these sections thoroughly If you have any questions contact your retailer or Blichmann Engineering www BlichmannEngineering com before use Sections labeled Warning can lead to serious injury or death if not followed Please read these thoroughly and understand them completely before use If you do not understand them or have any questions contact ...

Page 2: ...re available through most hardware home improvement centers or through McMaster com part 8841A24 or 89315A42 for TiN coated Step drills produce a perfectly round hole and are great for use in sheet metal Alternately a knockout punch McMaster com part 3449A999 can be used Hole saws are another tool that can be used however they produce a rougher hole and sometimes catch in sheet metal so are harder...

Page 3: ...then rotate the valve assembly from the inside of the cooler while holding the nut still with your fingers to tighten it Alternately a 1 1 16 deep well socket wrench can be used to tighten the nut 6 This figure shows the AutoSpargetm installed in a 10 gal Rubbermaid cooler 7 At this time install your preferred hose fitting Shown here is a Blichmann Engineering QuickConnectortm But any NPT connecto...

Page 4: ...ind an acceptable position you may remove the thumb screw completely and flip the float arm over using the set of teeth on the opposite side They are rotated tooth on each side to allow for adjustments in 7 5 deg increments Fig 4 shows the float during a mash Note that in this pic the unit is being used in a RIMS system so wort may be flowing Also note that the outlet hose with the foam float is s...

Page 5: ...the customer Proof of purchase is required Blichmann Engineering s obligation to repair or replace defective materials or workmanship is the sole obligation of Blichmann Engineering under this limited warranty 2 The limited warranty covers only those defects that arise as a result of normal use of the product and does not cover any other problems including but not limited to those that arise as a ...

Page 6: ... forth in this warranty in no event shall Blichmann Engineering be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages whether based on contract tort or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages 3 This warranty does not cover and in no event shall Blichmann Engineering be liable for travel lodging or any other expense incurred due to ma...

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