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FermZilla Tri-Conical 27L and 55L Instruction Manual

 

   

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beer styles. In order to perform pressure fermentation, you will need to purchase the following 
additional parts: 

 

-

 

2 x Carbonation caps.  We would advise getting one red plastic carbonation cap (

KL10788

and one yellow carbonation cap so you can differentiate which carbonation cap has the dip 
tube attached to it. 

 

-

 

1 x Silicone dip tube with stainless float (

KL09241

). 

 

-

 

1 x Duotight – Blowtie 2 Spunding Valve (

KL15042

or Blowtie Spunding Valve kit (

KL09706

).  

 

This blowtie spunding valve should be set at your desired fermentation pressure and should not be 
set above 35psi. When the vessel is under pressure

 do not 

expose it to temperatures greater than 

35

°

C (95

°

F). 

 

When fermenting under pressure you must not close the butterfly valve during fermentation if you 

have wort in the collection vessel which has not finished fermenting. Only close the butterfly valve 
once fermentation has ceased and hydrometer readings are stable for 3 consecutive days.  

 

When removing the collection container for example when dumping trub or yeast make sure to open 
the butterfly valve and ensure the system (including the collection container) is depressurized prior 
to removing the collection container.  

 

Pressure Transfers: 

 

Easily avoid oxygen getting into your beer and staling it prematurely by transferring under CO

2

 

pressure in a closed loop system straight to your kegs! Oxygen is the enemy of beer, by going straight 
from the floating dip tube on the FermZilla to the liquid post on your keg, you can be sure your 
precious beer won’t come into any contact with the outside out. 

 

A pressure transfer will require an external CO

2

 source such as a CO

2

 cylinder(

KL01489

 or

 KL01496

and  a  MK4  regulator  (

KL07429

)  or  a  Sodastream  cylinder  (

KL08631

)  and  mini  360  core  actuator 

regulator (

KL15868

). 

 

It is best to attach a spunding valve to the gas (IN) post of the keg and set a small pressure difference 

between the FermZilla and keg at the start of the pressure transfer to avoid excess foaming of the 
beer during the transfer. Later in the pressure transfer you can increase the pressure difference 
between the keg and FermZilla by opening the spunding valve further to release more pressure. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for FermZilla Tri-Conical 27L Gen3

Page 1: ...3 Instruction Manual This instruction sheet contains vital information that is related to the safe usage and handling of the FermZilla Uni Tank from Generation 3 to 4 It is vital that you read this in...

Page 2: ...tting the FermZilla under pressure 10 If the fermenter is scratched damaged or has been under any physical duress do not use the fermenter under pressure 11 If you use the fermenter under pressure hyd...

Page 3: ...bly including threaded lid ring flat lid with RED 35psi PRV and lid o ring 1 x Grommet PCO1881 Black Cap 1 x Blank PCO1881 Black Cap for Lid 1 x Three Piece Airlock 1 x Strip Stick on Thermometer 1 x...

Page 4: ...to extend the life of this o ring and threads Adding lubricant will also improve the sealing ability of the o ring 3 Place the lid onto the neck of the tank and screw down the threaded lid ring 4 Use...

Page 5: ...rp the opening of the FermZilla The handles should be able to freely rotate around the neck of the FermZilla If they cannot rotate then it is too tight NOTE It is suggested to orientate the handle dur...

Page 6: ...Bottle 4 Collection and disposal of unwanted trub or hop material 5 Carbonation of small samples of product 6 Yeast culturing container The FermZilla collection container has also conveniently manufa...

Page 7: ...f the same Specific Gravity Reading To remove the collection container once fermentation has ceased it is important to depressurise the entire system To release the pressure in the vessel open the but...

Page 8: ...entation is undesirable as it results in oxidation of your beer causing what is described as a cardboard off flavour to your final product Oxidation also results in loss of hop flavour and aroma and h...

Page 9: ...o the instructions on the tub After 30 minutes of soaking with StellarClean gently wipe away any soiling with a soft cloth Make sure not to use harsh scrubbers that may scratch the plastic and create...

Page 10: ...FermZilla Tri Conical 27L and 55L Instruction Manual Page 10 of 13 www KegLand com au Last Updated 9 06 2023 8 44 AM...

Page 11: ...nder with a Type 30 MK4 regulator To thoroughly pressure test the FermZilla it is best to perform a pressure decay leak test test Pressure Decay Leak Test Procedure 1 Pressurise the FermZilla to a min...

Page 12: ...r 3 consecutive days When removing the collection container for example when dumping trub or yeast make sure to open the butterfly valve and ensure the system including the collection container is dep...

Page 13: ...more easily than in your kettle and collect the trub into the collection jar 2 Dry hop without compromise Traditionally most home brewers who want to dry hop are forced to remove the lid of the fermen...

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