Viper Installation, Service & Decommissioning Manual
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Publication Number: 620073146SER
Adjusting BRIX Level
If the BRIX reading is out of its proper range, the syrup level should be adjusted to bring BRIX into the proper range. NEVER change the
WATER FLOW CONTROL setting to adjust BRIX. The syrup flow control adjustment valve is shown in Figure 28. Perform the procedure in
Table 23.
Table 23.
Step
Action
1
Remove the drip tray and the access panel behind it, if not already removed.
2
To increase the BRIX reading, turn the syrup flow control knob clockwise. Turn it
counter-clockwise to decrease the BRIX reading. Never adjust the flow control
more than 1/2-turn at a time.
3
Repeat steps 7 through 10 of Table 22. for each adjustment until the proper BRIX
setting is achieved.
4
Manually press the water valve at the front of the unit (Figure 25.) in the middle of
the water flow regulator to clean out the sample tube and close the valve at end of
the sample tube.
5
Once the BRIX is properly set, turn the product supply valve to the upright (Prod-
uct) position for the barrel you are testing. (See Figure 27.)
6
From the Barrel Maintenance menu, press the PURGE button to fill the barrel with
CO
2
.
7
Bleed the air from the face plate relief valves for 30 seconds each to remove air
from the barrels.
8
Go to the Barrel Maintenance menu and press FILL to fill the barrel.
9
Fill the barrel by opening up the barrel faceplate relief valve for the barrel (See Fig-
ure 29.). Fill the barrel to the level shown in (approx. half way between the relief
valve and the top of the barrel) for 80-120% overrun.
10
After finishing BRIX testing and adjustment for the first barrel, repeat this proce-
dure for each of the other barrels, as required.
11
When BRIX adjustments are complete and all the air is purged from the system,
replace the splash panel.
NOTE: If any of the valve covers were removed during the process, make
sure to replace them.
Syrup Flow
Control Knob
Water Flow
Control Knob
(Do Not Adjust)
Figure 28.
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