User Manual - Avantco Refrigeration
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1. of the faucet when beer is flowing through the line Cleaning and Maintenance Flushing the Hoses Follow these steps below to clean the keg tap and hoses See illustrations to the right 1 Turn off CO2 completely before attempting to clean 1 Detach beer line 2 Remove the hose from the coupler and carefully twist the dispenser faucet off on the top of the Beer Keg Dispenser 3 Ensure that the dispenser handle is in the down position before flushing the hose If this is not set correctly water cannot flow through Hold the open end of the hose under running water for 3 5 minutes while the beer dispenser faucet 2 Flush hose with water drains into the sink This will clear any excess beer that is trapped inside helping to prevent any bacteria or mold that could accumulate inside 4 In order to clean and remove any excess beer that may leak into the unit space inside the door remove the black rubber insulation and wipe with a wet towel as needed 10 REFRIGERATION VANTCO User Manual Storage and Care Follow the guidelines below to care for your Beer Keg Dispenser when not in use e Please adjust the temperature control dial to MID or LOW in colder environments because this unit does not self defrost and ice may build up inside the unit The temperature control dial is located inside the cabinet of the Beer Keg Dispenser e Always rinse the beer line if you do not intend to use your Beer Keg Dispenser for a2. or adapters to connect the unit to an electrical power source e Unplug your appliance before cleaning or making any repairs e We suggest that a certified technician perform the service if for any reason this product requires service e If your old appliance is being discarded we recommend that you remove the door and leave the shelves in place This will reduce the possibility of danger to children e This appliance should not be recessed or built into an enclosed cabinet It is designed for freestanding installation only e Do not operate your appliance in the presence of explosive fumes e Do not tamper with the controls e Do not operate this appliance when parts are missing or broken e This appliance is best suited for household use e This appliance is designed for indoor use only and should not be used outdoors e To reduce the risk of injury do not allow children to play in or on the appliance Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children e Do not run cord over carpeting or other heat insulators Do not cover the cord Keep cord away from traffic areas and do not submerge in water DO NOT attempt to operate this unit with a damaged cord or plug e DO NOT roll the Beer Keg Dispenser with loaded beer kegs on carpeted surfaces e When transporting the refrigerator keep the unit in the upright position Do not tilt the appliance beyond 45 or place the unit upside down REFRIGERATION VANTCO User Man
3. 2 cylinders contain high pressured gas which can be hazardous if handled improperly They must be handled with care REFRIGERATION VANTCO User Manual Tapping the Beer Keg Installing Keg Tap Single Valve Type Barrel Follow the steps below to tap the beer keg 1 Make sure the black pull handle of the tap is in the closed up position before installing it on the keg Fig 1 Insert the keg coupler into the locking neck of the beer keg and turn clockwise 1 4 to lock it into position Fig 2 This means that it is secured to the keg 2 When connecting the beer line it is very important that the black rubber washer be installed inside the wing nut before connecting the beer line to the tap See Illustration A Remove the black rubber protective cap located on top of tap and screw the Wing nut with the rubber washer Tighten it firmly by hand Fig 2 3 Attach the CO2 line end of the tube to the hose connection on the tap Next secure the tube by using the remaining self locking plastic snap on clamp to ensure that there are no leaks Secure the clamp tightly with pliers Fig 3 4 Make sure the beer tower faucet is in the closed handle pointing straight back position before connecting the tap to the keg To secure the tank connection pull the tapping handle out and push down until it locks into position Listen for the click of the pull handle when it shifts into the final downward position Fig 4 This will open th
4. AVANTCO User Manual Beer Keg Dispenser User s Manual Beer Kegs KEGERATRB KEGERATRS Recommended for household use only Please read the manual thoroughly prior to equipment set up operation and maintenance Pa ie REFRIGERATION User Manual VANTCO Safety Precautions Read all of the instructions before using this appliance When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following e Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this operation manual e This appliance must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used See the installation section for more details e This appliance must be connected to a proper electrical outlet with the correct electrical supply e Proper grounding must be ensured to reduce the risk of shock and fire Do not cut or remove the grounding pin If you do not have a three prong electric receptacle have a certified electrician install the proper outlet The wall receptacle must be properly grounded e Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet e Immediately replace worn power cords or loose plugs If the cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard e To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire do not use extension cords
5. Follow the steps below to install the beer tap 1 There are notches on the bottom of the draft arm assembly that line up with grooves inside the opening on the top of the Beer Keg Dispenser 2 Align the draft arm with the opening on the top of the unit then place inside and twist until secure 3 No screws are necessary it simply locks into place 4 Pay attention to use the thin black gasket for assembly See llustrations C amp D Eger Hamer DA Heer Lh Note See Illustrations E amp F showing the hose connections to CO2 regulator and regulator to beer tap Rubber Gasket Not Mandatory Motches on Base of a E io Locking Dispense Asa into e a La Pace on Aeoormor Dispenser Asssembly N Grooves lo Fil 1 Motches from Dispenser Assembly lum and Lock into Pautan lustration Wlustration D te EF Fi ikar Fi ad Citar Peet Tie in ji j Ergash ML Hanlie Not Secures Hose F ua s To Beer F N Herr Tap Iiral Beer Tap r Shown connected nv bo Regulator Hose Ni by Howe Connecting Boer Tap to Regulator P 02 Hande aat md ilhniranber cx Ciri ic F FO Bottle mer Regulator gia Hipi Aeeerrhde a er hap b Justai Le rd kaar REFRIGERATION User Manual VANTCO Installing the Guardrail Follow the steps below to install the guardrail 1 Place the guardrail on top of the cabinet 2 Align all support feet of the gua
6. Hold the glass steady at a 45 angle When it is full start straightening the glass Proper foam should be a tight creamy head and the collar on an average glass should be 3 to 1 high Not enough pressure Increase the pressure if beer runs too slowly Check pressure source to determine if there are any obstructions 11 REFRIGERATION User Manual VANTCO Cloudy Beer Dirty glass or faucet Clean the lines and faucet See also Greasy glasses under flat beer Beer too cold Raise the temperature of the keg slightly Improper pour Open the faucet quickly and completely Hold the glass steady at a 45 angle When it is full start straightening the glass Proper foam should be a tight creamy head and the collar on an average glass should be to 1 high False Head large soap like bubbles that dissolve quickly Dry glasses Rinse the glasses in fresh cold water just before pouring Improper pour Open the faucet quickly and completely Hold the glass steady at a 45 angle When it is full start straightening the glass Proper foam should be a tight creamy head and the collar on an average glass should be to 1 high Coils or direct draw beer lines Adjust the units temperature warmer than beer in keg Wild Beer too much foam not enough liquid beer Beer drawn improperly Open the faucet quickly and completely Hold the glass steady at a 45 angle When it is full start straightening the glass Prop
7. ION User Manual VANTCO Parts Diagram 6m 10 ma T A y ee i 14 14 Keg Base Board Accessories 1 Keg Coupler 2 Back Flow Stopper 3 Rubber Washer 4 CO2 Rubber Directional Washer 5 Beer Tower Washer 6 Beer Tower Tap Beer Hose Assembly 7 CO2 Regulator 1 20 AirHose II o _8 High Pressure Washers A 21 Air Hose Connector Washer l1 23 Regulator Wrench 24 Beer Tower Hole Cover 25 Extra Washers 3 4 8 19 21 22 Beer Tap Wrench EN REFRIGERATION VANTCO User Manual SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Proper Location e To ensure that your Beer Keg Dispenser works to the maximum efficiency it was designed for keep it in a location where there is proper air circulation and electrical outlets e Choose a location where the Beer Keg Dispenser will be away from heat and will not be exposed to direct sunlight e This Beer Keg Dispenser is designed for indoor use only it should not be used outdoors e This Beer Keg Dispenser is a freestanding design and should not be placed in a built in or recessed area e Beer Keg Dispenser unit dimensions 21 3 W x 33 2 H with casters x 26 6 D e It is recommended that 5 clearances are kept around the back and sides of the Beer Keg Dispenser Use of Extension Cords Always avoid using an extension cord because of potential safety hazards in certain conditions Assembly Instructions Read assembly instructions carefully to ensu
8. e beer and CO2 gas valves The keg is now tapped ER 5 Carefully tilt the keg and restthe M CO Ges edge on the keg floor support Ai on the bottom of the interior cabinet Slide the beer keg slowly ensuring that it is properly located Fig 5 and carefully close the door 6 Your Beer Keg Dispenser comes with a 2 5 Ib CO2 bottle which should be able to dispense four 15 gallon kegs of beer walle lhustration hen Attach te CUZ Bottle Connector Illustration A Black Rubber Washer Installed in Wing Mul REFRIGERATION User Manual VANTCO Operating Your Beer Keg Dispenser Follow the steps below to dispense beer 1 Make sure that the Beer Keg Dispenser is plugged in properly to a 120V 60Hz 15 Amp grounded AC power outlet 2 Place the drip tray under the beer faucet to avoid messes from excess beer 3 Open the beer faucet by pulling the tap towards you to dispense the beer Note If for any reason the beer does not come out of the tap please refer to the Tapping the Beer Keg Installing Keg Tap section 4 Increase the pressure if the beer runs too slowly 5 Hold the glass steady at a 45 angle When it is 2 3 full straighten the glass Proper foam should be a tight creamy head and the collar on an average glass should be 3 4 to 1 high ideally Note It is normal to see condensation form on the faucet It is caused by the difference of temperature between the cold beer and the inside
9. er foam should be a tight creamy head and the collar on an average glass should be to 1 high Kinks dents twists or Check for and replace any kinked dented or twisted lines from the barrel to the other obstructions in faucet Clear any obstructions line or faucet Beer too warm in kegs Adjust the units temperature Keep kegs of beer refrigerated at all times at 40 F or or lines less all year round Too much pressure First check the source of pressure to make sure it is working Then adjust the pressure to suit a properly balanced system The correct beer flow should fill a 10 oz glass in 4 seconds at the proper temperature Too much CO2 Adjust the CO2 pressure to as low as possible However the applied pressure must remain slightly higher than the internal pressure of the beer No more than 18 Ibs should be applied The proper amount should be between 10 12psi lbs The colder the beer and the higher the applied CO2 pressure the more rapid the absorption of CO2 by the beer This over carbonates the beer Check the pressure regulators periodically to ensure that the operating pressures remain constant Bad Taste Dirty faucet Brush and clean the tap properly It should be scoured using a detergent then rinsed clean Old or dirty beer lines Beer lines should be flushed after each keg is emptied Maintain fresh clean sanitary conditions around the dispenser Smoke cooking odors and disinfectants will harm the taste and flavo
10. period of time First turn off the CO2 and dispense beer until it stops This will release pressure in the keg so that the coupler can safely be detached e To avoid permanent damage to the unit never use sharp objects inside the Beer Keg Dispenser Special Safety Information Important safety message for draft beer dispensing Your Beer Keg Dispenser system has two safety devices already provided in the CO2 pressure line The coupler for this Beer Keg Dispenser is compatible with the 1 4 Pony Keg sized barrel and the 1 2 Barrel full size US Kegs While the Beer Keg Dispenser can hold both the 5 gallon Cornelius Keg and the 5 gallon D System Keg should you decided to run either one of these 5 gallon kegs you may need to obtain an alternate keg connector Safety devices should be installed in the following places 1 On or directly downstream from the CO2 regulator 2 On the tapping device 3 In line in the pressure system Note Locations 1 and 2 noted above are preferable If possible they should be built into the CO2 regulator and tapping device so that they cannot be removed or by passed Troubleshooting Flat Beer foamy head disappears quickly beer doesn t taste fresh Greasy glasses Use a good quality bar glass cleaner and make sure the glasses are rinsed thoroughly Do not wash beer glasses together with glasses that had milk or other fatty substances in them Improper pour Open the faucet quickly and completely
11. r of beer These conditions as described may come from an air source or from actual contact with the glass when drawing beer Temperature too warm Improper transportation storage of beer kegs Beer that is delivered on an open truck during high summer temperatures or stored improperly may start a secondary fermentation process Dry glasses Rinse the glasses in fresh cold water just before pouring 212 REFRIGERATION VANTCO User Manual Warranty Information Units in this manual are backed by a 1 year parts and labor warranty For warranty inquiries or service first locate e The model number and cabinet serial number located on the front of the unit or inside the door jamb e The bold number on the service plate located on the front of the unit Next call 1 800 678 5517 Be sure to have the model number cabinet serial number and service plate number available when contacting service technicians This warranty does not apply to and Avantco is not responsible for any warranty claims made on products sold or used outside of the United States ce
12. rdrail with the holes on top of the unit Installing the CO2 Cylinder Follow these steps to safely install the CO2 regulator and CO2 cylinder You must read and understand the following procedures for the CO2 cylinders before installation NOTE Your CO2 cylinder has DOT USA Department of Transportation approval however the cylinder has been shipped empty to avoid any possible accidents during transportation When you purchase the first keg of beer you must also have your CO2 cylinder filled at your local supplier 1 Install the CO2 gas line tube to the regulator by attaching one end of the tube to the hose Connect to barb connection on the CO2 regulator See CO Cylinder Illustration B on page 8 a EEN 2 Insert the special washer provided with the N PEN N Kit into the regulator to cylinder attachment Wi Gas Line ie Rubber N sa Ay AD nut See Illustration A on page 8 WY 7 Washer 3 Attach the CO2 regulator to the CO2 EE cylinder by screwing the regulator nut onto ri Falye the cylinder valve and tightening with an CO adjustable wrench Regulator 4 Wrap the rubber strap that is attached to the interior of Beer Keg Dispenser unit around the CO2 bottle to secure the bottle in place as shown to the right 5 Position the cylinder so that you are able to n read the numbers on the gauges and have easy access to shut off valves Rubber Strap CO2 Cylinder DANGER CO2 can be dangerous CO
13. re that you understand all instructions before operating the Beer Keg Dispenser If after completing the process you are still unsure whether the Beer Keg Dispenser has been properly installed we recommend that you contact a qualified installer REFRIGERATION User Manual VANTCO Installing the Casters Follow the steps below to install the casters 1 Empty the inside of the cabinet completely and lay the Beer Keg Dispenser down on its side We recommend that you place a piece of cardboard or cloth underneath the cabinet to prevent dents or scratches 2 Insert the casters into the holes on the bottom corners of the cabinet Tighten each caster by turning the head of the bolts clockwise with a wrench not included with the provided parts 3 Once all four casters have been tightened stand the cabinet in its upright position Note Two of the casters include locking mechanisms to ensure the unit does not slide on hard floors These two locking casters should be fastened at the front end of the unit with the unlocked casters fastened on the rear end Note Allow the Beer Keg Dispenser to stand in an upright position for at least 8 hours before plugging in the unit This is very important Once the unit is laid on its side the refrigerant in the refrigeration system will shift The refrigerant in the refrigeration system needs to stabilize before the unit is turned on REFRIGERATION VANTCO User Manua Installing the Beer Tap
14. ual Important Safety Precautions for CO2 Carbon Dioxide Gas e CO2 gas can be dangerous CO2 cylinders contain high pressure compressed gas which can be hazardous if not handled properly Make sure you read and understand all the procedures for the CO2 cylinders before installation e Always connect the CO2 cylinder to a regulator Failure to do so may cause an explosion resulting in possible death or injury when the cylinder valve is opened e Never connect the CO2 cylinder directly to the product container e Always follow the correct procedures when changing cylinders e Never drop or throw a CO2 cylinder e Always keep CO2 cylinders away from heat Store extra cylinder at a cool place preferably lower than 70 F Securely fasten with a chain in an upright position when storing e Always ventilate and leave the area immediately if CO2 leakage has occurred e There are two safety devices in the pressure system in the form of a valve One safety feature is on the CO2 bottle The second is on the regulator e Never attempt to refill CO2 cylinder yourself CO2 tanks can be refilled at locations such as welding supply shops party stores fire supply shops or where kegs are purchased Beer Dispenser Tower 24 75 N Beer Line i 8 5 High Pressure Valve CO Bottle 4 Shut Off Safely o 23 PH EE Single Gauge CO Regulator Low Pressure Valve 23 Beer Keg Not Included CO Tank 15 5 REFRIGERAT
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