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GENERAL
The Merlin automated bottling machine is designed with quality and portability in mind. An
onboard computer controls all automated functions including bottle fill levels and pressures.
Standard automated features are sanitizing, cleaning, filling and crowning.
The Merlin is specifically designed for bottling carbonated beverages under cold counter pressure
conditions directly from the bottling tank. Generally optimum bottling conditions are cold (30-
35
0
F) and 2.0-3.0 volumes dissolved CO
2
.
A compressed air source that can provide 95 psi + is required to operate Merlin as well as 110
volt AC electrical power and a regulated CO
2
source. Meheen Manufacturing suggests the use of
an oil sump, reciprocating type air compressor of at least 4 HP, DO NOT use a home style direct
drive oil-less compressor. Minimum air hose size is 3/8” inside diameter for a 50’ hose or less
and larger for longer runs. Also all devices restricting air flow, such as regulators and moisture
traps should be removed between the air compressor and the bottling machine.
CONTROL PANEL
The control panel of the Merlin bottling machine consists of the operator interface shown above
and a large red mushroom switch which is located near the bottom center of the panel. The
opening screen gives information about the Merlin machine, such as Brewery Name, Serial#,
interface and computer programs versions. This screen appears each time the machine is turned
on. To access the main operating screen, simply touch the wizard and the screen will change to
the main operating screen.
