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Blichmann Engineering, LLC   2015 

                                                                                                                          

 For replacement parts visit blichmannengineering.com/genuine-replacement-parts

 

 

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Operation: 

 

This section of the manual discusses proper operational techniques for safety and successful operation.   
 

Danger!

 

 

 
It is vital for the safety of yourself, others, and personal property that you thoroughly read and understand and 
follow the important safety instructions in this manual.  

If at any time you do not understand how to 

assemble, operate, locate, or install this equipment or have any questions about this manual do not 
operate the equipment.

  Contact your Retailer or Blichmann Engineering for assistance. 

 
***** By purchasing and operating this equipment you agree and understand that brewing beer has inherent 
dangers and risks that include, but are not limited to burns, scalds, fire, falling objects and property damage 
and you agree that Blichmann Engineering, LLC is not liable in any way for consequences arising from you 
personally accepting these risks.  

If at any time you are not completely willing to accept personal 

responsibility for these risks DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT.  In no situation should this equipment 
EVER be used indoors! 
 

Do not use this equipment while drinking alcohol or while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. This 
product, like any gas appliance, can be extremely dangerous and can cause burns, scalds or start a fire.  
Misuse of outdoor cooking equipment can result in personal injury and property damage.  This product 
generates carbon monoxide gas.  NEVER operate this product indoors or in any confined area where there is 
not adequate ventilation.  

All surfaces of this product may become extremely hot during use.

 

 

Never Do These Things!

 

 
NEVER 

LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT UNATTENDED 

NEVER 

EXCEED 250LB (115KG) PER BURNER, OR 125 LB (57KG) PER SHELF

 

NEVER 

HEAT COOKING OIL WITH THIS EQUIPMENT

 

NEVER 

ALLOW CHILDREN NEAR THIS EQUIPMENT DURING USE

 

NEVER 

operate on soft, combustible or uneven surfaces like dirt, gravel, wood or 

asphalt 

NEVER 

operate indoors, in a garage, under an overhang, porch, deck, carport or 

similar structure

 

NEVER 

use near and combustible chemicals, gasoline or other flammable vapors or 

liquids 

NEVER 

allow the flame to roll past the bottom of the pot 

NEVER 

install casters (wheels) to this product

.  

NEVER 

operate without pot retaining bars in place

 

NEVER 

lift or move a full pot of water onto or off of the stand 

NEVER 

use the regulator or needle valves as the shutoff. Use the propane tank valve!

 

NEVER 

store propane tanks indoors. 

Always Do These Things!

 

 

Содержание TopTier

Страница 1: ...s injury or death Please read these thoroughly 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 Do NOT at ANY time operate the product until you have thoroughly read and understood these instructions Warning Sections labeled Warning can lead to serious injury or death...

Страница 2: ... items are shipped with each stand Box 1 6ft aluminum mast Box 2 4 black legs 6 stainless steel arms 3 LH 3 RH 1 Gas regulator Bag 1 2 wheels 2 wheel brackets 2 axle bolts 2 3 8 nuts and lock washers 4 5 16 X long bolt and nuts Bag 2 14 T slot plates bars with 3 threaded holes Bag 3 42 5 16 X 1 2 long bolts and washers 2 P clips used to affix your gas piping to the mast 2 5 16 X 1 3 4 bolt with 2 ...

Страница 3: ...e surface or hard floor Install the t slot plates on the legs using the 5 16 hardware Note that the washers are installed between the head of the bolt and the inside surface of the leg You will need to install 2 plates on each leg Next thread a leveling foot in each leg as shown in Fig 2 Caution ALWAYS use the washer between the head of the bolt and the leg Failure to use the washer will cause the...

Страница 4: ...rom the pots to be borne by the mast instead of the legs Failure to have the mast resting on the floor will add excessive load to the legs possible leading to failure and severe personal injury from burns and falling objects Assembling the Burner Tiers Each burner is shipped with all legs assembled To mount it onto the mast the arms 1LH 1RH and the torsion brackets 1RH 1LH must be assembled prior ...

Страница 5: ...he burner assembly Referring to Fig 12 install a t slot plate on the inside of each arm as was done for installing the legs Again only thread the bolts in about 1 turn to make installing the tier onto the mast easier Caution ALWAYS use the washer between the head of the bolt and the tier arm Failure to use the washer will cause the bolt to penetrate too deeply into the t slot and possibly damage t...

Страница 6: ...y of the burner tiers Assembling the Shelf Tiers Using the hardware provided with the shelf tier install the angle brackets onto the bottom side of the shelf as shown in fig 14 Note that the heads of the screws should be on the top of the shelf so they do not interfere with coolers placed on the shelf Next install the arms on the INSIDE of the angle brackets as shown in Fig 15 Also shown in Fig 15...

Страница 7: ...t is helpful to have someone assist you in installing them Position the tier in the desired location and tighten the t slot plate bolts slightly so they can be adjusted as needed in the leveling step that follows Tip The tiers can be installed on all 4 sides of the mast As shown in Fig 17 use a carpenter s level and level the burner front to back and side to side Tightening the nuts snugly 20 ft l...

Страница 8: ...u need you can piece shorter nipples together wuth pipe couplings Or most hardware stores can cut the pipe to the exact length you need Install the orifice spring damper and needle valve onto the burner venturi as shown in Fig 18 and 19 The spring goes on the brass fitting between the damper and the fitting Connect the stainless steel flexible metal bellows tube to the needle valve and secure to t...

Страница 9: ...erence for designing your manifold based on your specific configuration TIP Orient the burner venturi s the end with the damper to face you when you operate the stand and locate the manifold on the side facing you This makes it easier to adjust the burner output and ignite the burners If you have located a tier 90 deg from another tier there are a few additional pipe fittings you will need to purc...

Страница 10: ...You will need to purchase 2 2 nipples 1 90 deg elbow and a pipe coupling to complete this piping These parts are not included with the product but are readily available at any hardware store or home improvement center This concludes assembly of the TopTier brew stand Note that you can easily reconfigure your stand at any time or partially disassemble for transport or storage Fig 23 Tighten this nu...

Страница 11: ...ndoors Do not use this equipment while drinking alcohol or while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs This product like any gas appliance can be extremely dangerous and can cause burns scalds or start a fire Misuse of outdoor cooking equipment can result in personal injury and property damage This product generates carbon monoxide gas NEVER operate this product indoors or in any confined ...

Страница 12: ...ds from or into a pot or cooler ALWAYS Use only Blichmann Engineering burners shelves and accessories on this stand ALWAYS Let equipment cool completely after use before moving Tier Location While the burner and shelf tiers can physically be located on any of the 4 faces of the mast and at any height it is imperative to keep the center of gravity as low as possible for safe stable operation It is ...

Страница 13: ...hole at the flame and turn the air damper until the flame is slightly yellow Then slowly turn it back until the flame turns pale blue and is still touching the nozzles in the burner casting If the flame lifts off of the nozzles or you hear a low grumbling from the flame it is getting too much air through the damper and you will need to close it slightly If it is yellow there is not adequate air an...

Страница 14: ...m use or misuse of this product This product is intended for OUTDOOR home use only No warranty or guarantee of suitability express or implied is given for commercial use or indoor use of this product Blichmann Engineering must be notified within 7 days of the delivery date of any hidden shipping damage Customer is responsible for shipping damage outside of this time period Customer is responsible ...

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