Cornical
™ - V3
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Fig 8
Fig 7
Place the o-ring on the bottom lip of the keg body as shown in Fig.
7. Place the keg bottom onto the bottom of the keg body making
sure the o-ring is not pinched, then place a dab of Vaseline or keg
lube on the threads of the clamp and then install the band clamp
finger tight. Using a 7/16” wrench (not included) tighten the clamp
fully. When fully tightened, the clamp gap (shown in Fig. 8) will be a
maximum of 3/16”.
DANGER:
ALWAYS ensure that the clamp is fully tightened! Failure
to do so can result is serious injury or death!
After removing and sanitizing the CO2 in, and liquid out
tubes, keg posts, and the pressure relief valve, reinstall
them into the keg body. Pour the 3-4 gal of sanitizer from
the bucket into the keg through the keg hatch opening.
Reinstall the keg hatch. Slowly apply 5-10 PSI of pressure
to the keg to check for leaks near the clamp and other
fittings. If you see any leaking, depressurize the keg,
remove the lid, and disassemble the clamp checking for a
pinched seal and also inspect other components for leaks
or missing seals
After 5-10 min, invert the keg to sanitize the top portion of the keg. After another 5-10 minutes depressurize the keg,
remove the hatch on top of the keg, and pour out the sanitizer.
TIP
- Purge oxygen from your keg: If you are storing your keg and want it ready to fill at a future date purging it with
CO2 and storing under 10-15 PSI of pressure is highly recommended. Place the keg in an inverted position to let the
sanitizer drain fully. Then return the keg upright and replace the lid hatch. Connect a black LIQUID ball lock on your
CO2 hose. Connect it to the liquid out post. This purges the keg from the bottom up. Pull the pressure relief valve, and
turn it 90 degrees so that it stays in the open position. Turn on your CO2 gas and let the gas run for about 30 seconds to
one minute. Then return the pressure relief valve to the closed position. When the CO2 gas stops flowing the keg will be
under pressure. Turn off the gas and remove the ball lock from the post. If you are immediately filling your keg it is not
necessary to pressurize it after purging.
Filling the Keg:
Depressurize your keg and remove the lid hatch on top. Place a sanitized hose on the outlet of your fermentor and place
the other end at the BOTTOM of the keg. This will minimize foaming, splashing, and oxidizing your beer. When the keg
is full, remove the hose and install the lid hatch. Pressurize the keg through the gas post to about 10-15 PSI. Pull the
pressure relief valve to vent the pressure and allow it to re-pressurize. Do this 4 or 5 times to purge any oxygen out of the
head space of the keg. Refrigerate the keg and apply CO2 pressure as needed for proper carbonation. In most cases, the
beer will fully carbonate in 7-10 days. We do not recommend shaking the keg, exceeding the normal dispensing pressure.
Doing so usually results in over-carbonated beer.
TIP: If you are in a hurry to drink your beer, Blichmann Engineering offers our QuickCarb™ in-line carbonator that will
carbonate your beer in about an hour with no chance of over-carbonation.
Note:
Contact the factory at
[email protected] if you have any
trouble getting a seal.
