Cornical
™ - V3
© Blichmann Engineering, LLC 2020
For replacement parts, visit: blichmannengineering.com/genuine-replacement-parts
3
DANGER:
ALWAYS remove the lid hatch on top of the keg BEFORE removing
the v-band clamp on the bottom of the keg! This ensures that the keg is fully
depressurized.
DANGER
: NEVER exceed the 50 PSI (3.3 BAR) rated pressure!
DANGER
: Only use the pressure relief valve that is included with this product.
Do not modify or tamper with the relief valve. Using the incorrect parts or
tampering with the pressure relief valve can lead to serious injury or death!
DANGER:
DO NOT use any pressure relief valve components or the
lid hatch on any keg other than the Cornical™ or serious injury or
death could result!
DANGER:
ALWAYS use a blowoff hose or airlock during fermentation.
Do NOT use the solid lid or cap the NPT fitting on the fermentation lid
while the beer is actively fermenting.
Cleaning & Sanitizing the Keg:
DANGER – DEPRESSURIZE KEG BEFORE OPENING OR REMOVING CLAMP:
Before opening or removing the
v-band clamp ALWAYS first relieve ALL internal pressure from the keg by pulling the ring on top of the pressure relief
valve until all hissing stops (Fig. 4.) Then remove the lid hatch on top of the keg (Fig. 5.) Continue to fully
disassemble the keg including the removal of the keg posts and pressure relief valve (PRV). It is not necessary to
disassemble the posts or PRV further.
Soak all parts in a suitable cleaning agent such as PBW (powdered brewery wash) or similar cleaner. Scour the inside
of the keg body and the keg bottom. It is important that ALL parts are free of soil for the sanitizer to work properly.
Rinse all components in hot water and allow to dry thoroughly so that the passive layer forms on the
surface of the stainless steel.
Prepare a 3-4 gal bucket of sanitizer. We recommend StarSan from Five Star products. However, any
non-chlorine based no-rinse sanitizer including Iodophor are acceptable. Soak all fittings in the sanitizer before
assembly. Recommended, but not included, is a long brush for cleaning the inside of the liquid out tube. These are
available at your retailer.
CAUTION:
Iodophor CAN be harmful to stainless steel if exposed for long periods of time. Never store a keg with
Iodophor inside. Do not use any cleaner or sanitizer containing chlorine such as bleach. Over time, this will pit and
erode stainless steel. This is not a warrantable failure.
CAUTION:
Do not soak the V-band clamp or brass nut in sanitizer. Doing so reduces the life of the threads and may
cause galling (sticking) of the threads. Clean only with warm soapy water if needed. Always place a dab of Vaseline or
keg lube on the threads of the v-band clamp each time before assembly. This helps to increase the life of the threads
and makes assembly easier. Galled, cross-threaded, or other thread damage from failure to use lube or soaking in
sanitizer is not a warrantable failure.
Fig 6
Fig 5
