8
11.
The machine automatically stops at the end of the second sanitizing cycle with the filling
heads down. The amber pause light in the center of the interface will be lit when the
cycle is complete and the message display will read “Sanitizing Complete”. Press the
Sanitize button to turn the program off. The button will turn Red and the message display
will show “System is Reset”. Do not remove bottles filled with sanitizing solution from
the bottling machine as they will be needed for weight to provide proper bottle feeding
when starting the automatic bottling cycle. When the Sanitize cycle is complete, unplug
the pump to stop solution still being pumped through the liquid pressure sensor hose.
You may now press the “Main” button with the wizard’s image to return to the Main
Operation menu.
12.
Allow the liquid pressure sensor hose from the beer distribution to drain before
connecting to the control panel. After the pressure sensor hose is drained reinstall it on
the bottling machine by pushing the hose firmly into the fittings on the sensor and beer
manifold.
Note
: The tubing is often difficult to push into the fittings. You should feel
the tube slide into the fitting and seat when it is installed properly.
BOTTLING:
1.
Connect the hose from the distribution manifold of the machine used for the sanitizing
cycle to the product dispensing tank. Be sure to clamp both ends of the hose securely.
Open the dispensing tank valve very slowly when first charging the line. If the tank valve
is opened too fast, severe damage may occur to the beer line pressure sensor.
2.
Connect the CO
2
supply to the CO
2
inlet on the top of the bottling machine and adjust the
pressure to 30 psi for the 4 head machine and 35 psi for the 6 head. This CO
2
source is
used to purge the bottles, bring them to counter pressure and pulse the full bottles.
DO
NOT EXCEED 40 psi to avoid damage to pressure sensors on the machine.
3.
Adjust the CO
2
pressure applied to the head space of the dispensing tank 1-2 psi above
the tank equilibrium pressure or an adequate level to dispense the product into the bottles.
4.
Place 4-5 rows of bottles on the sloped bottle feed ramp to begin the bottling process.
The full bottles from the sanitizing cycle should remain on the machine until enough full
bottles have accumulated on the machine to keep the bottle feeding system operating
properly. As full bottles accumulate on the exit portion of the machine more bottles can
be added to the bottle feed ramp. The full bottles provide the needed friction for the
bottle gravity feed system to operate properly, and keep the bottles being indexed from
sliding too far and misfeeding. Once the machine is operating in the bottling mode, at
least 6 rows of full bottles must be maintained on the exit portion of the machine.
