Viking VRBD/VUBD 24" W Common Draft Problems, Energy Saving Tips, Description Causes

COMMON DRAFT PROBLEMS

DESCRIPTION	CAUSES
Wild Beer
Beer, when drawn, is all foam, or too much foam and	Beer drawn improperly
not enough liquid beer.	Creeping regulator
	Applied pressure is set too high
	Hot spots in line
	Use of non-insulated beer line
	Beer runs are too long for proper cooling
	Tapped into a warm keg
	Cooler malfunctioning
	Kinks, dents, twists, or other obstructions in line
	Faucets in bad, dirty or worn condition
Cloudy Beer
When beer in glass appears hazy, not clear	Frozen or nearly frozen beer
	Old beer
	Beer that has been unrefrigerated for long periods of
	time
	Dirty glass
	Dirty faucet
	Unrefrigerated foods placed on top of cold keg
	Contaminated air source
Flat Beer
Foamy head disappears quickly;	Dirty glasses
beer lacks usual zestful brewery fresh flavor	Sluggish regulator
	Applied pressure is set too low
	CO2 is turned off at night
	Contaminated air source (associated with compressed
	air)
	Moisture in air system
	Beer too cold
	Loose tap or vent connections
False Head
Large soap-like bubbles, head dissolves very quickly	Applied pressure required does not correspond to
	beer temperature
	Small beer line into a large faucet shank
	Beer lines warmer than beer in keg
	Dry glasses
	Improper pour
Unpalatable Beer
Off-Taste	Dirty or old beer lines
	Dirty faucet
	Contaminated air source, or unfiltered
	Unsanitary bar conditions

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

Ways to save power, save money, and still enjoy your beverage dispenser.

•Reduce door openings.

•Close the door as soon as you can.

•Keep the coils on bottom of the refrigerator clean.

•Adjust the temperature control to a warmer setting when practical. •Keep unit away from the stove or other heat sources.

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