MANUAL
Beer Dispensers
CHANGING CO2 GAS CYLINDER
Follow these instructions at all times when you replace a CO2 gas cylinder. Refer to picture below.
1.
Close cylinder at A.
2.
Remove tap D from keg. Pull pressure release ring on body of tap to release pressure remaining in line. Do not
close C.
3.
Remove or loosen regulator key B by turning counter clockwise.
4.
Remove regulator from used cylinder at E.
5.
Remove dust cap from new gas cylinder at E and clear dust from outlet by opening and closing valve A quickly
using appropriate wrench.
6.
Attach regulator to new cylinder at E. Use new fiber/plastic washer, if required.
7.
Open valve A all the way.
8.
Close valve C.
9.
Adjust regulator key B by turning clockwise to set pressure. Check setting by opening C and pulling and releasing the
ring F on the pressure release valve on the body of the tap.
10.
Tap keg at D with valve C open.
NOTE:
DO NOT drop cylinders. DO NOT lay cylinders flat. It requires 1/2 lb of CO2 to dispense 1/2 barrel of beer at 38°F
with 15 lbs of pressure on barrel.
PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT ON CO2 REGULATOR
INCREASING PRESSURE:
1.
Close regulator shut-off C.
2.
Turn regulator key B clockwise and make setting.
3.
Tap gauge for accurate reading.
4.
Open regulator shut-off C and draw beer.
DECREASING PRESSURE:
1.
Close regulator shut-off C.
2.
Untap keg at D and activate tap handle to bleed line. Leave in open position.
3.
Slowly open regulator shut-off C and simultaneously turn regulator key counter-clockwise to zero reading
4.
Close regulator shut-off C and set pressure by turning regulator key clockwise. Check setting by opening and
closing valve C.
5.
Close tap head D. (Put in OFF position).
6.
Tap keg at D and open regulator shut-off C.
CLEANING BAR SYSTEM
Draft dispensers, regardless of design, must be cleaned at least
every two weeks. Flushing the lines with water only is not enough.
TOOLS:
•
Hand pump cleaning bottle
•
Beer faucet brush
•
Beer line cleaner
•
Bucket & clean water
CLEANING:
1.
Prepare cleaning solution as stated on container.
2.
Disconnect tap from keg.
3.
Remove beer faucet, unscrew handle and remove valve assembly.
4.
Put tap and faucet parts in bucket with cleaning solution to soak.
5.
Use brush to clean faucet parts.
6.
Rinse all parts thoroughly.
7.
Fill pump bottle with line cleaning solution.
8.
Attach hose from pump bottle to beer column tap outlet
(be sure rubber gasket is in place to prevent leakage). Allow tap to drain into bucket.
9.
Pump solution (2-3 times) from bottle through the line until it starts to flow out of the other end.
