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Fermenator™

© Blichmann Engineering, LLC 2019 

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Fermenator

Operation, Assembly, Maintenance

Congratulations on your purchase, and thank you for selecting the Fermenator™ 

stainless conical fermentor from Blichmann Engineering™. We are confident that 

it will provide you years of service and many gallons of outstanding beer. This 
manual will familiarize you with the assembly of the product.

Sections labeled “Warning” can lead to serious injury or death if not followed. Please thoroughly read these sections 

and understand them completely before use. If you do not understand them or have any questions, contact your  

retailer or Blichmann Engineering (www.BlichmannEngineering.com) before use.

 

Sections labeled “Caution” can lead to equipment damage or unsatisfactory performance of the equipment. Please 

read these sections thoroughly. If you have any questions, contact your retailer or Blichmann Engineering  

(www.BlichmannEngineering.com) before use.

 

Sections labeled “Important” should specifically be followed to ensure satisfactory results with the product. 

WARNING:

CAUTION:

 

IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO USE  

FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

 

This manual is for the F3-7, 14.5, and 27 gallon tri-clamp models and optional leg extensions, casters and blow-off assembly. If you purchased 

the optional 42 gallon modular extension for the 27 gallon model, or the complete 42 gallon model, you will have received a supplemental manual 

with the extension.  This manual is broken down into the following sections: 

Assembly:

  

Proper assembly procedures to ensure reliable, safe, leak-free operation of your Fermenator

.  Be sure to read the sanitizing  

                      section before the first use your Fermenator

 since most parts are sanitized before assembly.  We recommend an initial assembly 

                      to familiarize you with the process prior to your first use.

Sanitation:

  Steps to properly sanitize your fermentor before each use. 

Operation:  

Techniques to get the most out of your fermentor.

Storage & Maintenance:

    Get years of service by properly maintaining and storing your fermentor.

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Страница 13: ...Engineering s limited warranty is valid in any country where the product is distributed ________________________________________ B Limitations of Warranty 1 Any implied warranty that is found to arise by way of state or federal law including any implied warranty of merchantability or any implied warranty of fitness is limited in duration to the terms of this limited warranty and is limited in scop...

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