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Trouble Shooting – 

Direct Draw Dispensers Self-Contained

Beer Service Problems

Wild Beer:

Dispensed beer has either too much foam or
is all foam.
C

AUSES

:

Beer has been dispensed improperly.
Solution: See pouring instructions 
on page 8.

Regulator pressure is set too high.

Warm keg temperature.
Solution: Keg must be colder than  
40°. Target temperature is between 
36° and 38° F. 

Cabinet door is opened and closed 
frequently and temperature is warmer 
than 38° F.
Solution: Adjust temperature to between 
36° and 38° F.

Kinks, dents or obstructions in the line.

Using oddly shaped glasses. Frosted, 
waxed or styrofoam containers may 
cause foaming.

Dispenser has been turned off for a 
long period of time.

Faucet is bad, dirty or in a worn condition.

Regulator malfunction.

Flat Beer:

Foamy head disappears quickly; beer lacks 
brewery fresh flavor.
C

AUSES

:

Dirty glassware.

CO

2

pressure is too low, due to leak or 

pressure setting.

CO

2

is turned off at night.

Cooler is too cold.

CO

2

leak or defective (sticking) 

check valve.

Sluggish CO

2

regulator.

Cloudy Beer:

Beer in glass appears hazy, not clear.
C

AUSES

:

Dirty glass.

Dirty faucet or beer line.

Frozen or nearly frozen beer.

Old beer.

Beer that has not been refrigerated for a 
long period of time.

Beer and CO

2

Facts

Keg

No. of

No. of

No. of

No. of 

Full Keg

Size

Gallons

Oz.

Cases

12Oz. Weight

Servings

Quarter

7

3

4

992

3.445

105

87 lbs.

Half

15

1

2

1,984

6.889

210

161 lbs.

Beer foam is 25% liquid beer and 75% CO

2

gas. Don’t waste it!

Most people prefer beer stored at 38° F.

Beer lines and faucets require regular cleaning 
(see cleaning instructions on page 7).

A fully-charged 4.2 lb. CO

2

cylinder will 

dispense approximately 5

1

2

to 6

1

2

half barrels.

CO

2

gas gives beer its sparkling effervescence. 

It also gives beer its creamy head of foam.

Form No. Z2025A

Rev. 12.05.03

9

Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice.

Summary of Contents for DS Series

Page 1: ...800 558 5592 E Mail Perlick Perlick com www Perlick com MODEL NOS DS Series IMPORTANT INFORMATION Fill out the enclosed warranty card and mail to the Perlick Corporation to register the warranty If the card is not returned the warranty period will begin from the date the equipment is shipped from the factory This manual has been prepared to assist you in the installation of your Direct Draw Dispen...

Page 2: ... 134a capillary tube type Aluminum fin and copper tube evaporator coil Forced air into dispensing head Adjustable temperature control Self defrosting Pull out condensing unit for service and cleaning VENTILATION Front ventilated ELECTRICAL 115 Volt 60 Hz 1 Phase AC Furnished with three prong six foot rubber cord Contact Perlick for other voltage frequency requirements PLUMBING Floor drain 3 4 fema...

Page 3: ...he dispensing head to seal it to the top Align the dispensing head over the holes on the cabinet top and use screws provided to secure standard to cabinet top Wipe off excess RTV to complete the seal Attach faucet to standard using spanner wrench to tighten coupling Attach faucet handle to faucet Insert flexible plastic air hose six to seven inches into bottom of faucet standard Secure hose with t...

Page 4: ...ut end of black beer line connector hose and thread onto top of keg coupler Hand tighten Place clamp on one end of red air line Push end over air valve located inside cabinet Tighten clamp with screwdriver Turn shut off valve to OFF horizontal position Place clamp on the other end of red air line and push over tailpiece on coupler Tighten clamp with screwdriver CAUTION Do not use keg coupler as a ...

Page 5: ...alve counterclockwise until fully open Turn regulator shut off valve to open position Adjust CO2 gas flow as required turning clockwise for higher pressure Proper CO2 Handling ALWAYS Connect a regulator reducing valve to CO2 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 g...

Page 6: ...igned to automatically maintain a storage temperature of 36 41 degrees F The control is factory set at 38 degrees F Adjusting the temperature The temperature control is inside the cabinet on the right hand side of the evaporator fan panel assembly You will need a screwdriver to turn the adjusting screw Make small adjustments until the desired temperature is achieved Colder Temperatures Turn the ad...

Page 7: ...indicate bacterial growth Yeast All domestic draft beers contain a small amount of yeast which remains in the beer from the fermentation process When the temperature of draft beer exceeds 50 a process of secondary fermentation may take place The beer faucet may exhibit a white colored substance yeast build up if not cleaned on a regular basis Beer Stone All beer contains calcium which is present f...

Page 8: ... a clean glass Place the glass at a 45 angle one inch below faucet Do not let the glass touch the faucet Open the faucet all the way STEP 1 Let the remaining beer run straight down the middle of the glass This ensures proper release of CO2 by producing a 3 4 to 1 foam head STEP 3 After the glass has reached half full gradually bring the glass to the upright position STEP 2 Close the faucet quickly...

Page 9: ...ressure is too low due to leak or pressure setting CO2 is turned off at night Cooler is too cold CO2 leak or defective sticking check valve Sluggish CO2 regulator Cloudy Beer Beer in glass appears hazy not clear CAUSES Dirty glass Dirty faucet or beer line Frozen or nearly frozen beer Old beer Beer that has not been refrigerated for a long period of time Beer and CO2 Facts Keg No of No of No of No...

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Page 11: ...ler Series D Item Part No No Description 1 26000D Single valve keg coupler 2 C14316 O ring 3 31080 2P Ball check 4 31089 2P O ring 3 per assembly 5 31088 2P Bottom seal washer 6 31087 2P Probe washer domestic 7 157R2P Coupling Gasket 8 23682 2P Check valve Miscellaneous Part No Description 157L2P Beer line connector gasket 57F2P CO2 tank washer 1392R Red air hose 529 Beer hose 2928D Twin gauge CO2...

Page 12: ...3 Phone 414 353 7060 Fax 414 353 7069 Toll Free 800 558 5592 E Mail Perlick Perlick com www Perlick com Perlick is committed to continuous improvement Therefore we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice Wiring Diagram Concessionaire Dispensers 12 ...

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