Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specications without prior notice
4
Form No.Z2278
Rev. 11.29.10
installation and tapping
Direct Draw Dispensers Self-Contained
installation and tapping
Direct Draw Dispensers Self-Contained
connecting the regulator to the co2 cylinder
■ Remove blue plug from regulator tting
(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.
CO2
PRESSURE
GAUGE
CO2
GAS
DRUM
REGULATOR
FITTING
REGULATOR
ADJUSTING
SCREW
FITTING FOR
RED AIR HOSE
SHUT-OFF VALVE
(BLACK LEVER IN
CLOSED POSITION)
HAND
VALVE
PERLICK
PSI
10 50
0
60
20 40
30
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, tighen connection.
replacing the co2 gas cylinder
■Turn the CO2 hand valve clockwise until seated
and close shut-o valve on regulator.
■Unscrew regulator from cylinder tting.
■Replace carbonic washer (Part No. 157F2P), if
needed and reattach regulator to lled cylinder.
■Turn CO2 hand valve counterclockwise until
fully open. Turn regulator shut-o valve to open
position.
■Adjust CO2 gas ow as required, turning
clockwise for higher pressue.
proper co2 handling
ALWAYS...
■ 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 lling. If more than ve years
old, the cylinder must be retested to DOT
specications.
■ Be sure CO2 cylinder outlet tting 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.