Therminator
TM
Operation, Assembly & Maintenance Manual
Congratulations on your purchase and thank you for selecting the Therminator
TM
brand stainless steel
wort chiller from Blichmann Engineering. We are confident that it will provide you years of service and
many gallons of outstanding beer. This manual will familiarize you with the use of the Therminator
TM
,
assembly, and sanitation procedures.
**** PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO USE FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ****
IMPORTANT !!
Warning:
Sections labeled “Warning” can lead to serious injury or death if not followed.
Please read
these thoroughly and understand them completely before use. If you do not understand
them or have any questions, contact your retailer or Blichmann Engineering
(www.BlichmannEngineering.com) before use.
Caution:
Sections labeled “Caution” can lead to equipment damage or unsatisfactory performance of
the equipment. Please read these sections thoroughly and if you have any questions,
contact your retailer or Blichmann Engineering before use.
Assembly:
Threaded fittings
The Therminator
TM
utilizes ½” NPT (National Pipe Taper) male threads for the wort side of the exchanger
(top fittings on the back and front of the exchanger) that will readily mate up with your preferred type of
hose connector. The cooling water side of the exchanger (bottom fittings on the back and front of the
exchanger) is fitted with ¾” male garden hose threads (GHT).
High quality hose quick connect fitting
adapters from Blichmann Engineering are available through your retailer.
Caution:
If you are using stainless NPT adapter fittings on the wort side of the exchanger (½” NPT) it is
necessary to use a thread sealing tape (Teflon
TM
type) to prevent thread galling (welding), which is not
covered under warranty. If you feel any grinding while tightening stop immediately as this galling the
threads! Threads, once galled, will not come apart! The key to long thread life is not over tightening, and
using an adequate amount of thread sealing tape. If you are using brass or plastic adapter fittings, the use
of thread sealing tape is still recommended, but optional. No sealing tape is needed on the cooling water
side of the exchanger since it employs non-tapered garden hose threads.
