F
ermenator
tm
NPT Models
Operation, Assembly, Maintenance Manual
F3-7, F3-14, F3-27 models and optional attachments
Congratulations on your purchase, and thank you for selecting the Fermenator
TM
stainless conical
fermentor from Blichmann Engineering. We are confident that it will provide you years of service and
many gallons of outstanding beer and wine. This manual will familiarize you with the use, assembly,
and the sanitation procedures for the product.
**** PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO USE FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ****
Unpacking:
Please ensure that you have the following items packaged with your fermentor:
4
O-rings (27gal and 42gal model will have 2 smaller, 2 larger)
2
Pressure relief valve o-rings (very small orange)
1
Lid seal (large black seal installed on the lid)
2 Ball
valves
1
O-ring retainer – (thin washer)
1
Bottom dump fitting (1/2” NPT X 3/4” straight thread)
1
1/2” NPT 90 degree stainless steel street elbow
1
3/4-16 stainless steel hex nut (bottom dump)
1
Racking arm fitting – ½” NPT X flare
1
Racking tube (90 deg bent stainless tube)
1
Racking tube nut
1
Lid hatch (oval lid with handle)
1
Pressure relief valve piston (stainless cylinder shaped part)
1
Relief valve filter spring (installed on lid hatch)
1
Large “T” nut (for V-band clamp)
1
Airlock and stopper
1
1/2” NPT X 3/4” hose barb for bottom dump (nylon)
1
1/2” NPT X 3/8” hose barb (1/2” X 1/2” for 27gal model) for racking arm (nylon)
1
90 degree barbed elbow (3/8”) for connecting CO2 hose (nylon)
1
3/4” ID X 24” long hose for bottom dump
1 Supplementary
manual for installation of the F3-42 extension (if purchased)
Note: some parts will be partially assembled to protect them during shipment.
