background image

 

User Manual for

 

HOT DRAFT®

  

 

 

8510 Miralani Dr.  

San Diego, CA 92126 

(888) 980 - 4810 

[email protected] 

 

17 

TROUBLESHOOTING THE HOT DRAFT® TOWER 

PROBLEM 

Possible causes 

Possible solutions 

Display Off 

The unit is not connected to a 
power source.  

-

 

Check electrical plug for proper connections.  

-

 

Ensure circuit breaker is turned on.  

Control Board failure. 

-

 

Contact customer service. 

Display wiring is disconnected or 
improperly wired. 

-

 

Check display wiring connections and ensure connections 
are secure and properly wired as shown in the Electrical 
Diagram (under section 

Electrical Configuration

). 

-

 

Ensure DIP Switches are correctly configured as shown in 
section 

Electrical Configuration

 

No Heat  

(Display On) 

Beverage flow is too low.  

-

 

Increase the flow rate as shown under section 

First Time 

Flow Adjustment.

 

-

 

Increase gas pressure. 

-

 

Clean the faucet as it may be clogged with debris. 

The unit is set to either “Clean” 
or “Purge” Mode

 

-

 

Exit out of “Clean” or “Purge” Mode through the main 

screen (see 

Navigating your Hot Draft

®

 Tower 

on page 9) 

Failure in the Heating Element, 
ECO, Triac, and/or Control Board.  

-

 

Contact customer service. 

Underheated/ 

Inconsistent 

Beverage Pour

 

The unit is not supplied with 
enough voltage. 

-

 

Verify power supply voltage 

-

 

Ensure DIP Switches are correctly configured as shown in 
section 

Electrical Configuration

 

Beverage flow is too high. 

-

 

Decrease the flow rate as shown under section 

First Time 

Flow Adjustment

 

Inlet and/or outlet thermistor(s) 
failure 

-

 

Contact customer service. 

Beverage is under-pressurized. 

-

 

Adjust pressure to 25-35 PSI.  

Beverage not 

Pouring 

The unit is not supplied with 
enough voltage. 

-

 

Verify power supply voltage 

-

 

Ensure DIP Switches are correctly configured as shown in 
section 

Electrical Configuration

 

The Inlet Screen is clogged. 

-

 

Remove and clean the Inlet Screen 

The faucet is clogged. 

-

 

Remove and clean the faucet. 

Nitrogen Tank is empty 

-

 

Check nitrogen tank and replace if necessary. 

Solenoid Valve malfunction. 

-

 

Contact customer service. 

Control Board malfunction 

-

 

Contact customer service. 

Beverage Leaks 

For Faucet leaks, shank coupling 
nut is not fully tightened 

-

 

Tighten shank coupling nut with a faucet wrench 

For T-Splitter leaks, T-Splitter is 
over- or under-tightened 

-

 

Remove T-Splitter and ensure there is a neoprene washer  

-

 

Tighten until hand-tight 

For Beer Nut leaks, it is missing a 
neoprene washer 

-

 

Remove Beer Nut and ensure there is a neoprene washer 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Hot Draft KC HDT301

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL Model KC HDT301...

Page 2: ...L SPECIFICATIONS 6 PRODUCT FEATURES 6 PARTS DIAGRAM 7 NAVIGATING YOUR HOT DRAFT TOWER 8 Accessing the Service Menu 8 SETPOINT 8 PURGE 9 CLEAN 9 FLOW PWM IN OUT VERSION 9 COMP 9 POURING WITH YOUR HOT D...

Page 3: ...oupling the keg so that pressure is eliminated during the cleaning inspection THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND A QUALIFIED PLUMBER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL NATIONAL STATE P...

Page 4: ...reaker lockout must be used Ref NEC 422 31 7 If the Tower is installed in a location where liquid damage could occur in the event of a leak it is recommended that a drip pan be installed and connected...

Page 5: ...at its original maximum quality without the degradation of heretofore constant reheating What does this mean The HOT DRAFT Tower delivers constant freshness with zero waste Inside the keg nitrogen is...

Page 6: ...8 kW 240 V 60 Hz 20A 4 4 kW 230 V 60 Hz 20A 3 6 kW 208 V 60 Hz 18A Operating Pressure Range Optimal Operating Pressure Range 20 PSI 40 PSI 25 PSI 35 PSI Minimum Flow Rate 0 15 GPM Minimum Maximum Inl...

Page 7: ...4 Outlet Thermistor 5 ECO Electrical Cutoff 6 Heating Chamber 7 Inlet Manifold 8 Triac 9 Inlet Thermistor 10 Hall Effect Sensor 11 Flow Meter 12 Inlet Screen 13 Inlet Barbed Nipple for 3 16 ID Tubing...

Page 8: ...exit the Service Menu you must navigate to either the FLOW PWM IN OUT or VERSION screens and press SEL You cannot exit the Service Menu from the SETPOINT PURGE or CLEAN screens SETPOINT SETPOINT will...

Page 9: ...aft faucet to run your cleaning solution through the Hot Draft lines Pressing SEL will return you back to the service menu FLOW PWM IN OUT VERSION FLOW displays the flow rate of the Hot Draft line dis...

Page 10: ...beverage 1 Before Pouring your first cup you must purge the Hot Draft Tower Failure to do so may cause hot water to splash on the first pour Navigate to the Purge setting in the Service Menu and turn...

Page 11: ...ep the faucet open while the unit is heating the beverage The Hot Draft Tower may drip out underheated beverage during heating This is normal keep a mug under the Hot Draft faucet to catch these drips...

Page 12: ...erage is pouring accurately to the setpoint temperature For a 208V electrical system we recommend tuning the Compensation Factor between 10 18 Flow Rate Fine tuning the Flow Rate may be required if th...

Page 13: ...FORE REMOVING LID AND REACHING INSIDE FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH To remove the lid use a Philips head screwdriver to remove 4 screws circled in red below Flow rate is adjus...

Page 14: ...shown below After adjusting the flow adjustment spindle check the flow rate by plugging in the unit navigating to FLOW in the service menu and opening the hot beverage faucet to pour a beverage Adjust...

Page 15: ...raft heating components from potent acids found in this product To clean lines used to dispense beverages such as beer or kombucha we recommend Kegco Beer Line Cleaner This solution will remove organi...

Page 16: ...cting to a dispense system Some disassembly may be required 4 Place a bucket or pitcher under the faucet corresponding to the beverage line connected to your cleaning container Open the faucet and all...

Page 17: ...omer service Underheated Inconsistent Beverage Pour The unit is not supplied with enough voltage Verify power supply voltage Ensure DIP Switches are correctly configured as shown in section Electrical...

Page 18: ...ressed or implied whether written or oral including but not limited to warranties of merchantability and fitmess for a particular purpose Kegco expressly disclaims the implied warranties of merchantab...

Page 19: ...control o The product has been removed from its original installation location o The product has been used for other than the intended purpose The original owner and not Kegco or its agent representa...

Reviews:

Related manuals for Hot Draft KC HDT301