Connecting the Regulator to the CO2 Cylinder

Installation and Tapping – Direct Draw Dispensers Self-Contained

Connecting the Regulator to the CO2 Cylinder

■Remove blue plug from regulator fitting. (Note: Do not remove the carbonic washer).

■Screw regulator onto gas cylinder valve. Tighten with wrench until vertically straight. Be sure that shut-off valve (black lever) on regulator is in the OFF (horizontal) position.

■Place a screw clamp over end of red air line and push onto regulator tailpiece. Tighten clamp with a screwdriver.

REGULATOR	HAND
FITTING	HAND
CO2	VALVE
PRESSURE
GAUGE

20 40

PERLICK

1050

Replacing CO2 Gas Cylinder

■Turn CO2 hand valve clockwise until seated and close shut-off valve on regulator.

■Unscrew regulator from cylinder fitting.

■Replace carbonic washer (Part No. 157F2P), if needed and reattach regulator to filled cylinder.

■Turn CO2 hand valve counterclockwise until fully open. Turn regulator shut-off valve to open position.

■Adjust CO2 gas flow as required, turning clockwise for higher pressure.

Proper CO2 Handling

ALWAYS...

PSI

FITTING FOR RED AIR HOSE

CO2

GAS

DRUM

REGULATOR

ADJUSTING

■	Connect a regulator (reducing valve) to
	CO2 cylinder.
■	Secure cylinder in upright position whether in
	storage or in use.
■	Keep cylinder away from heat. Rupture disc
	vents at 122° F. maximum.
■	Ventilate room after high pressure gas leakage.
■	Check the last DOT test date on cylinder neck
	before filling. If more than five years old, the
	cylinder must be retested to DOT specifications.

SHUT-OFF VALVE SCREW (BLACK LEVER IN

CLOSED POSITION)

Adjusting the CO2 Gas Flow

■Turn regulator adjusting screw counterclockwise until it turns freely.

■Turn hand valve counterclockwise on CO2 cylinder to the fully open position.

■Turn regulator adjusting screw clockwise until desired pressure is reached (approximately

12-15 lbs.). Tighten stop nut on adjusting screw.

■Open shut-off valve on bottom of regulator.

CO2 Leak Test

Dilute a small amount of liquid dishwashing soap and rub the soapy mixture around each connection. If bubbles appear, tighten connection.

■	Be sure CO2 cylinder outlet fitting is free of dust
	or dirt before attaching regulator.
■	Store CO2 cylinder and regulator assembly
	upright.
■	Allow only properly trained and experienced

personnel to handle high pressure gas.

NEVER...

■Connect cylinder directly to a keg without a regulator (reducing valve).

■Drop or throw regulator or CO2 cylinder.

■Transport CO2 cylinder in a closed vehicle.

■Apply oil to a regulator.

■Shut off CO2 cylinder when not in use. You will not save gas by doing so!

■Allow untrained, inexperienced personnel to

handle high pressure gas.

Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury or death.

Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice.

Form No. Z2280