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Rotating racking arm
Install the flare fitting on a valve, making sure the handle opens away from the tank. Install an o-ring
in the o-ring groove on the flare end of the fitting. (Note: 27 gal models will use the larger o-rings on the
racking arm. Insert the assembly into the hole in the conical side of the tank (see Fig. 4). Place the
flare fitting nut on the racking tube and thread onto the flare fitting. Tighten the flare nut snugly with a
wrench – do not over-tighten or you could inadvertently bend the tank while tightening. It is not
necessary to excessively tighten the fitting to get a good seal.
Install the tube in the same plane as the handle on the valve as in the photo (Fig. 3). This will allow you
to use the handle as a guide to determine the position of the racking arm when draining the beer or
wine. The racking arm should initially be positioned horizontally (below right).
Tip:
The only time it is necessary to rotate the racking arm is for the final racking of the finished beer.
Limiting the rotation of the racking arm will reduce any possibility of a leak.
Lid Assembly
Place the U-shaped lid seal over the edge of the lid (not on the tank) with the small bead on the seal
facing toward the lip of the tank as in Fig. 5. Place the lid on the tank and orient the hatch and airlock
holes to your desired location. Be sure the lid is centered on the tank as much as possible. Place the
V-band clamp around the lid and tank lip and start the T-nut on the clamp stud as in Fig. 6. The V-
band clamp can be installed with either side up and with the clamp in any orientation. Note that the
unit is shipped with a plain nut installed on the V-band to prevent shipping damage – it can be removed
and discarded. Initially tighten the clamp to about 1/2” (13mm) of gap between the band segments (Fig.
7), then, using a rubber or wood mallet, gently tap the outside perimeter of the V-band clamp to seat
the clamp firmly and evenly all the way around the lid seal. Start at the opposite side of the T-handle
and work your way around to the handle.
Retighten the clamp so the segment gap is less than
3/8” (13mm).
Note:
ALWAYS apply a dab of Vaseline or drop of oil on the threads of the draw bolt before each use to
prevent wear and galling of the threads. Galled or warn threads are NOT covered under warranty.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
