PERLICK DR4KP (01) PDF MANUAL

When lifting, the full weight of the cabinet must be supported. Lift from the cabinet base and not from the top. Improper lifting can result in severe damage to the cabinet.

To avoid compressor damage, do not run the unit if the cabinet has been laid on its back. If the cabinet has been laid on its back for any reason, place it back into the upright position and allow it to stand for 24 hours before running the unit.

The included parts are:

• Faucet Standard.

• Faucet Head Assembly.

• Black Connector Hose 3/16″ x 3′.

• 5/16″ Air Hose.

• Spanner Wrench.

• Bag of Miscellaneous Parts.

The required tools are:

• #2 Phillips Screwdriver.

• Spanner Wrench (included).

• #10 Crescent Wrench.

• 9/16″ Allen Wrench.

• 3/8″ Nut driver.

• Power Screwdriver (if available).

Remove all crating material before operating. Carefully inspect the cabinet for hidden damage. If damage is discovered, file your claim immediately with the transportation company. Perlick is not responsible for damage in transit.

Push the cabinet into place using rollers when necessary.

When the cabinet is in place, check installation with a carpenter’s level. A slight pitch to the drain side is desired. Water may accumulate if the cabinet is pitched to the opposite side.

Attach casters to the cabinet bottom in the holes provided. Use the supplied 1/4″- 20 x 3/4″ hex head self-tapping machine screws. Use a power driver if available.

Before you begin: Wash tapping devices and faucet. Flush beer, tapping device and faucet lines with fresh water.

• Apply RTV around the base of the dispensing head to seal it to the top. Align the dispensing head over the holes on the cabinet top and use screws provided to secure the standard to the cabinet top. Wipe off excess RTV to complete the seal.

• Attach the faucet to the standard using a spanner wrench to tighten the coupling. Attach the faucet handle to the faucet.

• Insert the flexible plastic air hose six to seven inches into the bottom of the faucet standard. Secure the hose with a tie wrap (supplied).

The floor drain in the right rear corner is equipped with a 3/4″ female pipe thread connection with side or bottom access for beer drainer waste.

• Remove either side or bottom drain plug with an allen wrench and attach a 3/4″ male pipe (provided by a plumber) to an external drain connection.

The evaporator condensate drain line is located inside a cover below the evaporator and exits through an access hole in the left end of the cabinet. To run the drain line to the right end of the cabinet into the same drain line as the beer drainer, a tee is required, order part No. 57779.

A 2″ access hole in the right end of the cabinet can be used as well for an evaporator condensate drain line exit.

Caution: Do not overtighten the drain fitting as it may damage the threads.

Note: The end of the CO2 line is coiled inside the cabinet. Connect this line to the pressure supply with a hose and fitting.

The cabinet must be connected to a separately fused power source (see electrical specification plate) and grounded in accordance with National and Local Electrical Codes.

Caution: Do not attempt to operate the equipment on any other power source than that listed on the Electrical Specification plate.

• Place one brown leather washer into the black beer line connector hose on the hex nut side. Screw the connector to the stainless steel beverage line on the faucet standard. Tighten with a wrench, but do not overtighten.

• Make sure the lever handle on the keg coupler is in the UP (untapped) position. Place one brown leather washer into the wing nut end of the black beer line connector hose and thread onto the top of the keg coupler. Hand tighten.

• Place a clamp on one end of the red air line. Push the end over the air valve located inside the cabinet. Tighten the clamp with a screwdriver. Turn the shut-off valve to OFF (horizontal) position.

• Place a clamp on the other end of the red air line and push over the tailpiece on the coupler. Tighten the clamp with a screwdriver.

Caution: Do not use the keg coupler as a handle to lift the keg.

• Be sure the beer faucet is in the closed position.

• Align the keg lugs with the lug openings on the bottom of the coupler.

• Turn clockwise 1/4 turn. Pull the handle out and down. The keg is now tapped.

• Open the shut-off valve on the air divider located inside the cabinet.

Important: Be sure to close this valve when untapping the keg.

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

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

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

• Turn the regulator adjusting screw counterclockwise until it turns freely.

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

• Turn the regulator adjusting screw clockwise until the desired pressure is reached (approximately 12-15 lbs.). Tighten the stop nut on the adjusting screw.

• Open the shut-off valve on the bottom of the regulator.

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

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

• Unscrew the regulator from the cylinder fitting.

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

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

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

Always:

• Connect a regulator (reducing valve) to the CO2 cylinder.

• Secure the cylinder in an upright position whether in storage or in use.

• Keep the cylinder away from heat. Rupture disc vents at 122° F. maximum.

• Ventilate the room after high pressure gas leakage.

• Check the last DOT test date on the cylinder neck before filling. If more than five years old, the cylinder must be retested to DOT specifications.

• Be sure the CO2 cylinder outlet fitting is free of dust or dirt before attaching the regulator.

• Store the CO2 cylinder and regulator assembly upright.

• Allow only properly trained and experienced personnel to handle high pressure gas.

Never:

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

• Drop or throw the regulator or CO2 cylinder.

• Transport the CO2 cylinder in a closed vehicle.

• Apply oil to a regulator.

• Shut off the 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.

Warning/Safety Instructions:

Beverage systems pressurized 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.

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.

How Temperature Affects Draft Beer:

The entire beer system, to include the faucet, flexible beer line and tapping devices must be cleaned at regular intervals. We recommend flushing the entire system with fresh water immediately after a keg has been emptied. Once each month the system should be cleaned chemically.

It is recommended that you purchase Perlick’s Pump Type Sterilizer. It is equipped with an adapter that attaches directly to the faucet shank in lieu of the faucet. It is also available with a slip coupling for those who choose to clean their faucets in place.

Cleaning the draft beer system will help to eliminate the buildup of the following materials:

Bacteria: Beer is an excellent food for bacteria (none of which is harmful). Proper conditions may begin the growth of bacteria in draft beer and on the beer faucet. By regular cleaning, we prevent this bacterial buildup and maintain the quality of the draft beer. Greenish or yellowish colored material on the faucet may indicate bacterial growth.

Yeast: All domestic draft beers contain a small amount of yeast which remains in the beer from the fermentation process. When the temperature of draft beer exceeds 50° a process of secondary fermentation may take place. The beer faucet may exhibit a white colored substance (yeast build up) if not cleaned on a regular basis.

Beer Stone: All beer contains calcium which is present from the grains used in the brewing process. It is an important natural material in draft systems in that as it oxidizes it coats the internal parts of the beer lines and equipment. This thin coat of beer stone helps prevent the beer from picking up strong metallic or plastic flavors as it flows through the system. The beer stone will continue to build if the system is not cleaned properly or regularly and can cause drawing problems if it begins to flake off. Beer stone is present if one can see a brownish color on the faucet or inner wall of the beer line, or tobacco-like flakes in the beer.

Use a mild detergent and water to clean the inside and outside of the cabinet. Dry thoroughly. Never use a scouring pad or abrasive cleanser.

Note: An industrial strength, commercial cleaner can be used to clean the outside of painted cabinets.

Use a long handled, stiff brush to clean the dirt from the front surface of the condenser. Keeping the condenser free from dust and dirt will ensure efficient operation.

Caution: Do not bend the fins while brushing the front of the condenser.

Step 1: Start with a clean glass. Place the glass at a 45° angle, one inch below the faucet. Do not let the glass touch the faucet. Open the faucet all the way.

Step 2: After the glass has reached half full, gradually bring the glass to the upright position.

Step 3: Let the remaining beer run straight down the middle of the glass. This ensures proper release of CO2 by producing a 3/4″ to 1″ foam head.

Step 4: Close the faucet quickly and completely.

Dispensed beer has either too much foam or is all foam.

Causes:

• Beer has been dispensed improperly. Solution: See pouring instructions on page 8.

• Regulator pressure is set too high.

• Warm keg temperature. Solution: Keg must be colder than 40°. Target temperature is between 36° and 38° F.

• Cabinet door is opened and closed frequently and temperature is warmer than 38° F. Solution: Adjust temperature to between 36° and 38° F.

• Kinks, dents or obstructions in the line.

• Using oddly shaped glasses. Frosted, waxed or styrofoam containers may cause foaming.

• Dispenser has been turned off for a long period of time.

• Faucet is bad, dirty or in a worn condition.

• Regulator malfunction.

Foamy head disappears quickly; beer lacks brewery fresh flavor.

Causes:

• Dirty glassware.

• CO2 pressure is too low, due to leak or pressure setting.

• CO2 is turned off at night.

• Cooler is too cold.

• CO2 leak or defective (sticking) check valve.

• Sluggish CO2 regulator.

Beer in glass appears hazy, not clear.

Causes:

• Dirty glass.

• Dirty faucet or beer line.

• Frozen or nearly frozen beer.

• Old beer.

• Beer that has not been refrigerated for a long period of time.

• Beer foam is 25% liquid beer and 75% CO2 gas. Don’t waste it!

• Most people prefer beer stored at 38° F.

• Beer lines and faucets require regular cleaning (see cleaning instructions on page 7).

• A fully-charged 4.2 lb. CO2 cylinder will dispense approximately 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 half barrels.

• CO2 gas gives beer its sparkling effervescence. It also gives beer its creamy head of foam.