Quest Juice Training Manual
BRIXING PROCEDURE
NOTE: If concentrate is not properly thawed, it will adversely affect the amount of concentrate dispensed. Thawed product should be between 35°F/1.6°C to 40°F/4.4°C.
NOTE: You can not dispense drinks with the door open.
SUPPLIES
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•Paper Towel
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•Concentrate Separator (720601323)
Your will also need a flat blade screwdriver to turn a screw if brix adjustments are required.
NOTE: The refractometer shown above, P/N 511004000, is available through your local Cornelius Distributor.
CHECKING/ADJUSTING THE BRIX SETTING
The following instructions are for use with a refractometer.
1.Dispense approximately 8 oz. (236 ml) of drink and discard. Now draw a second 8 oz. drink.
2.Check drink temperature with a reliable thermometer (target is
NOTE: If drink temperature is not within the target range, refer to the basic troubleshooting sec- tion. When setting up the unit with warm concentrate and hot water (90°F) it will take longer to get the
3.Dispense a 12 oz (354.8 ml) drink sample into a clean, dry cup. Thoroughly stir the sample using a straw. (Adjustments should be made in 1/8 to 1/4 turn increments).
4.Using a straw, transfer a small sample of finished drink to the refractometer lens (refer to operating instructions supplied with your refractometer). Check the brix reading against the brix chart below.
NOTE: The following brix chart is generic and intended for reference use only. Contact your fro- zen concentrate supplier for specific brix readings.
Brix Reference Chart
Flavor | Ratio |
Orange Juice | 4+1 |
Grapefruit Juice | 5+1 |
Cranberry Cocktail | 4+1 |
Apple Juice | 5+1 |
Grape | 5+1 |
Lemonade | 5+1 |
Tropical Punch | 5+1 |
Sweetened Iced Tea | 7+1 |
Pineapple Juice | 4+1 |
Prune Juice | 2+1 |
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Brix 11.8 10.6 13.5 12.0 13.0 10.5 11.8 6.0 12.8 16.0
© 2004, IMI Cornelius Inc. | - 7 - | Publication Number: TP00968 |
