BoilerMaker™ V7
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Use of the Linear Flow Control Valve
The linear flow control valve comes preinstalled in the vertical down position. The valve can be reoriented by loosening the
internal bulkhead fitting while securing the valve with a wrench. Once loosened, rotate the valve to the desired position, and
re-tighten. Always ensure linear flow control valve is tightened prior to use. To open the linear flow control valve turn valve
knob counterclockwise slowly until desired flow is achieved.
Note:
This valve has three positions and provides intuitive feedback to the user.
1. Turned fully clockwise the valve will hit a hard stop. This is the closed position
2. Valve is fully open after three full counter-clockwise turns from the closed position. The thread on the valve body is just
visible when fully open. Between closed and fully open is the linear flow range of the valve.
3. Disassembly must only be done with an empty pot. Rotate counter-clockwise until the threads disengage. A slight tug
will move the stem into an O-ring detent letting you know the stem is about to come out. Again, confirm the pot is empty
before removing the stem.
WARNING:
STOP turning when you begin to see the threads when draining kettle. Continuing to open the valve will not
increase the flow and can result in an unintended release of hot liquid, causing severe burns!
Clean linear flow control valve
Ensure that the kettle has been fully drained and turn the valve
counterclockwise until the threads disengage. A careful pull
on the knob will “snap” the shaft into a “detent” position, letting
you know that the stem has reached the end of travel in the
valve body (
Shown in Fig. 16
). Confirm again that the kettle
is empty and pull firmly to remove the stem. To reassemble
press stem firmly back into valve body and turn knob clock
-
wise to engage threads and close valve.
WARNING:
Do not disassemble the valve with liquid in the kettle or severe burns can result!
Maintenance
Immediately after use clean your kettle with a non-metallic scouring pad
such as a green Scotch-Brite pad and mild detergent or powdered brewery
wash (PBW). Do not use any cleaners containing bleach which is harmful to
stainless steel. In addition,
DO NOT
soak your kettle in cleaners or
sanitizers for extended periods (1hr max) to avoid any problems with pitting
or galvanic corrosion. Dry thoroughly after cleaning.
Washer
O-Ring
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
CAUTION:
When doing step mashes (heating the wort with the false bottom in place) it is imperative to
circulate the wort
while you are heating.
The false bottom impedes the natural convection of heat to the mash above the false bottom and
traps the majority of it below the false bottom. Failure to do so may result in scorching of the wort/grain and possible
permanent heat damage to the kettle. This is NOT a warrantable failure. To circulate the wort simply drain the wort into a
sauce pan while you are heating and pour it onto the top of the mash while gently stirring. Or if you have a pump, you can
simply pump from the kettle drain valve onto the top of the mash while gently stirring the mash. Be sure not to exceed the
recommended flow rates for your kettle volume. You will find that the mash temperature may overshoot or undershoot a bit
after the heat is removed, but after a bit of experience you will be able to predict when to stop the addition of heat.
