Connecting the Regulator to the
CO
2
Cylinder
■
Remove blue plug from regulator fitting.
(Note: Do not remove the carbonic washer).
■
Screw regulator onto gas cylinder valve.
Tighten with wrench until vertically straight.
Be sure that shut-off valve (
black lever
) on
regulator is in the OFF (
horizontal
) position.
■
Place a screw clamp over end of red air line
and push onto regulator tailpiece. Tighten
clamp with a screwdriver.
Adjusting the CO
2
Gas flow
■
Turn regulator adjusting screw counterclock-
wise until it turns freely.
■
Turn hand valve counterclockwise on CO
2
cylinder to the fully open position.
■
Turn regulator adjusting screw clockwise until
desired pressure is reached (approximately
12-15 lbs.). The desired pressure may vary
based on location/elevation. Tighten stop nut
on adjusting screw.
■
Open shut-off valve on bottom of regulator.
CO
2
Leak Test
Dilute a small amount of liquid dish washing soap
and rub the soapy mixture around each connec-
tion. If bubbles appear, tighten connection.
Replacing CO
2
Gas Cylinder
■
Turn CO
2
hand valve clockwise until seated and
close shut-off valve on regulator.
■
unscrew regulator from cylinder fitting.
■
Replace carbonic washer (Part No. 157F2P),
if needed and reattach regulator to filled
cylinder.
■
Turn CO
2
hand valve counterclockwise until
fully open. Turn regulator shut-off valve to
open position.
■
Adjust CO
2
gas flow as required, turning
clock wise for higher pressure.
Proper CO
2
Handling
always
...
■
Connect a regulator (reducing valve) to
CO
2
cylinder.
■
Secure cylinder in upright position whether in
storage or in use.
■
Keep cylinder away from heat. Rupture disc
vents at 122° F. maximum.
■
Ventilate room after high pressure gas leakage.
■
Check the last DOT test date on cylinder neck
before filling. If more than five years old, the
cylinder must be retested to DOT specifications.
■
Be sure CO
2
cylinder outlet fitting is free of dust
or dirt before attaching regulator.
■
Store CO
2
cylinder and regulator assembly
upright.
■
Allow only properly trained and experienced
personnel to handle high pressure gas.
never
...
■
Connect cylinder directly to a keg without a
regulator (reducing valve).
■
Drop or throw regulator or CO
2
cylinder.
■
Transport CO
2
cylinder in a closed vehicle.
■
Apply oil to a regulator.
■
Shut off CO
2
cylinder when not in use. You will
not save gas by doing so!
■
Allow untrained, inexperienced personnel to
handle high pressure gas.
failure to heed this warning could result in
personal injury or death.
Form No. Z2323
Rev. 06.26.10
5
Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice.
Installation and Tapping
ArctiCold Draft Dispenser
CO2
PRESSURE
GAUGE
CO2
GAS
DRUM
REGULATOR
FITTING
REGULATOR
ADJUSTING
SCREW
FITTING FOR
RED AIR HOSE
SHUT-OFF VALVE
(BLACK LEVER IN
CLOSED POSITION)
HAND
VALVE
PERLICK
PSI
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