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Carry Handles
The folding carry handles have been preinstalled on your fermentor. However, they have been tightened
so they do not rotate in shipment and become damaged. Using two 7/16” wrenches, loosen the nylock
nut so the handle moves freely. However, be sure the nut is still fully engaged on the bolt. The 7gal
and 14.5gal models can be moved when full, but be sure to use 2 people to carry the 14.5 gal model.
Warning:
The 27gal model is too heavy to move when full. DO NOT attempt to move this unit when full.
The carry handles are provided to move it only when empty.
Optional Leg Extension Kits – F3-7, F3-14, and F3-27 models (For F3-42 see
supplemental manual provided with that product)
Assemble the legs and braces as shown in Fig. 11a, through 14 using the ¼-20 hardware provided.
Note that the braces go on the inside of the leg. The washers also go on the inside of the leg as shown
in Fig 13 and 14. It is recommended that you install all of the hardware finger tight first, and tighten
the assembly when all fasteners are in place. This will allow slight adjustments of position as needed
for ease of assembly. The leg extensions allow for gravity draining into a keg or bottling bucket.
Note: it is not necessary to install the 90 degree street elbow on the bottom dump assembly when using
the leg extension kit (ref Fig. 11a and Fig. 11b). This will allow the trub and yeast to flow more freely
from the dump valve (see photo below left).
Fig. 11a
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 11b
