How to Operate – Beer Pump Panels
■Adjust primary CO2 regulator by turning adjusting screw counterclockwise until it turns freely, then turn hand valve counterclockwise on CO2 cylinder to the fully open position. Next, turn regulator adjusting screw clockwise until required system pressure plus an additional 15 psig is reached.
Note: If CO2 is only being used for keg- applied pressure, adjust to approximately
40 psig.
Note: If using air to drive beer pumps, adjust the air compressor output regulator pressure to a minimum of 15 psig. greater than the maximum required system pressure required to operate the beer pumps. Maximum setting 100 psig.
■Adjust secondary CO2 regulator which supplies the keg pressure located on the beer pump panel to the proper pressure setting. Setting depends on beer brand and temperature. Desired goal is to maintain the natural carbonation in the beer. Open the shut- off valves.
■Ensure the Probe Valve on the Perlick Smart Coupler is in closed position. See figure 1. Ensure the Beer Pump Flow Reversal/Dispense handle is in the dispense position. Adjust the Secondary Air/ CO2 regulator located on the beer pump panel to a minimum operating pressure of 10 psig.
■Connect the coupler to a regulated water supply with pressure less than 30 psig. Note: Pump damage may occur with pressure higher than 30 psig.
■Open the water supply. Then open probe valve on Perlick Smart coupler to the 45° position. See figure 2. The beer pump will slowly pump up the beer line in the trunk housing to set psig. Note: If pump continues to run for longer than expected, check lines for possible leaks at one or more of the connections.
■Gradually increase secondary regulator pressure to the designed system pressure to achieve a flow rate of one gallon per minute from the dispensing head. Note: Maximum beer pump operating pressure is 90 psig.
■Open dispensing head faucet to purge air trapped within the tubing.
■Check all gas and liquid line fittings and connections for leaks.
■Close probe valve on Perlick Smart Coupler. (See figure 1) and disconnect coupler from regulated water source.
■Clean beer system. After cleaning and rinsing the system, make sure the beer line is full of cold water (beer dispensing from warm beer lines will be poor quality).
■Tap fresh keg with Perlick Smart Coupler. Open dispensing head faucet until clear beer flows.
Smart Coupler Probe Valve Lever Positions
Figure 1 | Figure 2 | Figure 3 |
Closed Position | 45° or Cleaning Position | Open Position |
| Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice. |
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Form No. Z2149A | 4 |
Rev. 10.11.06 |
