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Maintenance:
Inspect lid seal and o-rings before each use. If they have cuts, abrasion or have taken a permanent set
replace them (see parts list below). Never scrub the seals or o-rings with an abrasive pad or cleanser.
Warning:
do
NOT
use any cleaner or sanitizer containing
chlorine
such as bleach. This will pit and
erode stainless steel.
If the ball valves ever begin to drip, remove the handle and tighten the packing nut under the handle. If
this persists, replacement valve seal kits are available through your retailer.
Contact your local Fermenator Distributor for replacement parts and lid seals.
Replacement O-rings (a few dollars for 25 pc.) and a very high quality 3 mil Military Spec Teflon tape
can be purchased through:
McMaster-Carr (www.McMaster.com) or (404) 346-7000
Small O-ring cat. #
9561K27 (for racking arm on 7/14.5gal models and bottom
dump on all models)
Larger O-ring cat. #
9561K31 (for racking arm on 27gal model)
Relief valve piston O-ring cat #
9396K13
Teflon tape cat. #
6802K33
Warranty:
Blichmann Engineering products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of 1yr from the date of purchase (proof of purchase required). Specifically excluded from this
warranty are o-rings, normal wear and tear, damage from abuse, misuse, failure to follow cleaning and
maintenance procedures, and thread galling or breakage from over tightening or failure to use Teflon
thread tape where instructed. Blichmann Engineering is not responsible for incidental or consequential
damage arising from use or misuse of this product. This product is intended for home use only. No
warranty or guarantee of suitability (express or implied) is given for commercial use of this product.
Blichmann Engineering must be notified within 7 days of the delivery date of any hidden shipping
damage. Owner is responsible for shipping damage outside of this time period. Customer is responsible
to keep all original packing material for warranty returns – Blichmann Engineering, LLC is not
responsible for damage from improperly packaged warrantee returns and these repair costs will be the
responsibility of the customer. Resolution of warranty claims will be by repair or replacement and will
be the decision solely of Blichmann Engineering. Shipping costs for warrantee returns are covered only
for the contiguous United States. User is responsible for packaging costs and shipping damage if not
returned in original packing. Approval for return (RMA) must be provided by Blichmann Engineering
prior to any return.
This product uses food grade materials anywhere the product touches the beverage.
Warning: This product contains or may contain chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
