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Carry Handles
Warning:
The 27gal and 42gal models are too heavy to move when full. DO NOT attempt to move these
units when full. The carry handles are provided to move it only when empty.
Optional Leg Extension Kits
The leg extensions allow for gravity draining into a keg or bottling bucket. Additional bracing is
required for the F42 model as compared to the F3-27 to bear the additional weight of the unit.
assemble the three leg braces (horizontal bars) and cross braces (angles bars) as shown in Fig. 11 and
Fig. 12. It is recommended that you install all of the hardware finger tight first, and tighten the
assembly when all fasteners are in place. This will allow slight adjustments of position as needed for
ease of assembly. You will have 3 cross braces with an “L” stamped on one end, and 3 cross braces
with an “R” stamped on the end. Note that the horizontal braces go on the inside of the leg, and the
cross braces go on the outside of the leg. The washers also go on the inside of the leg as shown to cover
the holes in the horizontal leg brace. Washers are also needed on the outside of the cross braces to
cover the slotted hole as shown in Fig. 13 below.
Note:
If you purchased the 42gal extension only and already owned 27gal leg extensions you will need
additional cross braces as these are not included with the 27 gal leg extension kit. Please contact your
retailer for these braces, and DO NOT operate without them!!
Note:
it is not necessary to install the 90 deg elbow on the bottom dump assembly when using the leg
extension kit. This will allow the trub and yeast to flow more freely from the dump valve (see Fig. 11).
Optional Casters
Warning:
To assemble the casters, begin by pre-assembling the brackets as shown in Fig. 14 using two ¼-20 X
½” long bolts and washers. It is recommended that you install all of the hardware finger tight first, and
tighten the assembly when all fasteners are in place. This will allow slight adjustments of position as
needed for ease of assembly. Insert the large carriage bolts through the bracket and into the hole in the
caster. Place a lock washer and nut on the bolt and finger tighten as shown in Fig 15. Invert your
Fermenator and place on a soft surface to prevent scratching. Place a caster assembly over each leg
and hold in place with two ¼-20 X ¾” long bolts as shown in Fig. 16. Do not install nuts or washers at
this time. Place the leg braces on the inside of the leg one at a time, installing washers and nuts on the
bolts finger tight as shown in Fig. 17. Note that the braces go on the inside of the leg. Note Fig. 18
showing the position of the cross braces which go on the outside of the bracket. Tighten all of the
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Washer
Both
Sides