F
ERMENATOR
TM
Supplementary Operation, Assembly, Maintenance Manual
for F3-42 model 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:
1
Stainless steel extension “lid”
2
Cross-braces (one marker “R”, one marked “L”)
3
Leg braces (shorter braces)
1
Bag misc ¼-20 hardware
2
“Arrow” labels (may be installed on lid and 27gal tank if purchased as a complete unit)
1
P-clip for blow-off hose
1
Black grommet for blow-off hose elbow
1
¾ X ¾ barbed elbow (nylon)
1
¾ X 6ft vinyl blow-off hose (trim to length desired)
About This Manual:
This is the supplementary manual for the F3-42 model and must be used in conjunction with the F3-27
manual. If you purchased this as an upgrade, that manual should also have been included for your
convenience. Please contact Blichmann Engineering for a copy of that manual if you did not receive it.
This supplemental manual is broken down into the following sections:
Assembly:
Proper assembly procedures to ensure reliable, safe, leak-free operation of your
Fermenator
TM
. We recommend an initial assembly to familiarize you with the process
prior to your first use.