FermZilla Tri-Conical 27L and 55L Instruction Manual
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Note: It is a good idea to lubricate tri-clover seals using food-grade lubricant to help form a hermetic
FermZilla Butterfly (Dump) Valve Disassembly
IMPORTANT: Depressurise the vessel prior to disassembling the butterfly dump valve.
To release
the pressure in the vessel, pull the ring on the PRV on the lid until there is no audible hissing heard.
Once the vessel is depressurised the butterfly valve can be removed by loosening the 3” tri-clover
clamp which holds the butterfly valve in place.
FermZilla – Collection Container
The collection bottle has several uses. Its primary function is to collect and harvest yeast however it
can also be used for other purposes such as:
1.
Reagent Bottle
2.
Dry Hopping Bottle
3.
Beer Sampling 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 manufactured with heat resistant Tritan
plastic meaning it’s not only robust and chemical resistant, but also heat resistant and will handle
extended contact in hot water 100
°
C (212
°
F)
FermZilla – Collection Container Assembly
1.
It is suggested to first apply food-grade lubricant to the o-ring on the collection container.
Suitable lubricant can be sourced on our website (
2.
Screw the lubricated collection container into the thread on the bottom of the 3-inch
triclover lid and tighten with a collection container removal tool (
). Make sure to not
overtighten, tighten just enough to form a leak-proof seal.
3.
Install a 3” tri-clover onto 3” tri-clover collection container (600mL) and secure to the
butterfly valve using a 3” triclover clamp, ensuring that the seal is seated in the groove on
the collection container lid and butterfly valve.
