Installation and Tapping – Beer Dispensers
CO2 Leak Test
Dilute a small amount of liquid dishwashing soap and rub the soapy mixture around each connection. If bubbles appear, tighten connection.
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Replacing CO2 Gas Cylinder
■Turn. CO2 hand valve clockwise until seated and close
■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
■Adjust CO2 gas flow as required, turning clockwise for higher pressure.
Failure to heed the warnings on this page could result in personal injury or death.
Beverage systems pressur- ized with carbon dioxide or nitrogen must be equipped with two safety relief valves; one at the cylinder regulator and the other in the gas line upstream on the product tanks.
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 filling. If more than five years old, the cylinder must be retested to DOT specifications.
■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.
Temperature
One of the most common causes of dispensing problems is improper temperature. Draft beer should be stored at a temperature between 32° and 38°. At warmer temperatures, beer will foam.
At temperatures lower than 30° F., beer will freeze. When beer freezes, the alcohol in the beer may separate and cause the beer to be cloudy with an “off” taste.
Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice.
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