Vinotemp VT-BD User manual

I N T E R N A T _ O N L

LOS ANG EL ES'_CALIFO RNtA, USA

Thermoelectric Beer Dispenser

VT-BD

User Manual

10.

Table of Contents

Important safety information

Instructions prior to operation

What comes in the box (parts list)

Installation instuctions (pressurized keg)

Installation instructions (standard keg)

Connecting the CO2 assembly

Operation /Setting the Temperature

Removal and Cleanng

11-12 Terms and Conditions /Warranty

Replacement Cartridges

This appliance is delivered to you with three 16-gram CO2 Car-

tridges which will enable you to use approximately 3 of the 5-

Liter size beer kegs

To order new cartridges which can be mailed directly to your

home please call (800) 777-8466.

WARNING: CO2 Cartridges contain compressed gas. Do not

puncture, squeeze, or modify the cartridge in any way. Keep

away from sources of heat, and children. Failure to use this

product as it was originally intended could result in bodily injury

and or death.

Important Safety Information

To avoid the risk of electrical shock,

property damage, personal injury or death:

The power cord must be p_uggedinto a 3-p_ong grounding4ype wa_lreceptacte, g_ounded

in accordance withthe NationaJ Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 -latest edition and Ioca_

codes and ordinances,

it is the persona_ responsibiJity of the _nsumer to have a proper 3=prong wall receptacle

installed by a qualified electrician.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE

THE POWER CORD GROUNDING PRONG,

A separate adequately fused and grounded circuit

should be available for this appliance.

Do not remove any grounding wires from individual

components while servicing, unless the component

is to be removed and replaced, /tis extremely

important to replace al! grounding wires when

components are replaced

GROUND|NG TYPE

WALL REI ;EPTACLE

POWER SUPPLYCORD

WiTH3-PRONG

GROUNDINGPLUG

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

Disconnect e_tric supply from appliance before servicing,

Repiace all panels before operating,

Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock

"DO NOT USE A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER (GFI).

,' ADEDICATED 15 AMP CIRCUIT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Read the following instructions prior to operating

this appliance

• Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord is damaged. Should

this be the case, it must be replaced by a qualified person so that any

potential shock hazard is avoided

• Prior to any connection, check that the indicated operating voltage corro-

sponds to the voltage at the outlet.

• This appliance is not designed for children. Never allow unattended chil-

dren to use this appliance.

• Prior to any cleaning, and in general when the appliance is not in use

make sure that it is not plugged in

• Make sure that your beer dispenser is set on a flat surface, protected

from the sun and avoid any other heat source.

• The appliance should be operated at room temperature, between 54°F

and 80°F.

• Do not attempt to move the appliance while it is full so as to protect it

from falling over.

• When unplugging the unit always pull the plug and never the cord.

• Never lift the appliance by the power supply cord or the dispensing tap.

• Keep the power supply cord away from heat sources, not intended for

use in the garage.

• Do not try to repair, adjust or replace this appliances components by

yourself. Should it not operate correctly, contact your dealer's customer

support.

• This appliance is designed for household use only and not for profes

sional use. Do not use for purposes other than that which it was de-

signed for.

• Do not immerse the appliance or its power supply cord in water or any

other liquid

• Do not cover the appliance or place anything on it.

• Do not insert any object into the ventilation spaces.

• Only use the CO2 Cartridges provided for this appliance.

• Cartridges contain pressurized COg. Keep them away from heat, in a dry

and cool place.

• Do not throw away empty CO2 Cartridges into a fire.

• Prior to operating the beer dispenser, clean it using the instructions in

this manual.

What comes with your beer dispenser

1 Beer Dispenser

2. Tap Handle

3. Drip Tray

4. Pressurized Keg Adapter

5. Standard Keg Adapter

6. Keg Seals (2 peices)

7. Pressure Release Tool

8. Cleaning Bottle

9. CO2 Regulator

10. Regulator Adaptor

11. 002 Cartridge (3 peices)

12. Cartridge Holder

13. 002 Assembly Stand

14. DC Power Cord

15. AC Power Cord

Installation

1. Carefully remove the unit from its packaging and check to see that no parts are

missing or damaged. (keeping small plastic parts away from children at all times)

2. Place the dispenser on a steady flat surface leaving at least 4" on either side for

proper ventilation.

3. Place the drip tray in the notch provided on the front of the unit.

4. Screw the Tap Handle into the tap and tighten.

5. Plug the appliance into a 110VAC or 12V DC electrical outlet using the proper cord

Note: Unit is not intended for use with 50 Hz outlets. (European Standard)

Preparing the keg

First you must determine which type of keg you are using. There are two basic types,

Pressurized (with CO2 built in) and Standard.

Before installation make sure that the keg has rested long enough to avoid foam

coming out through the ventilation opening, also cold beer will produce less foam than

warm beer, so pre-chilling the beer in refrigerator for 6-12 hours is advised. (Your

beer dispenser can cool a 5-Litre keg from 77°F to 41°F in 9 hours.)

Warning: Never put a keg into the freezer. The beer might be damaged and the

keg might burst.

Pressurized Kegs

1. You will not need any of the parts that come with

the keg (Tap and nozzle) Instead of those parts

you will be using the Pressurized Keg Adapter, as

shown in figure 1.

Figure 1

2. Open the door and locate the two tubes that come

from the front of the dispenser. For pressurized

kegs you will only need the tube that connects

directly to the tap. tt has the male connector (the

female connector has a white button on it)

Connects to Tap

Figure 2

Pressurized Kegs (cont)

3. Press the Tap-Hose connector into the pressur-

ized keg adaptor until it locks. Pull lightly on

connector to ensure that you have a tight fit.

Figure 3

4. You can now place the keg inside the dispenser.

Turn the keg so that the tube is not folded and

proper flow is not obstructed as is shown in

Figure 4. (the other hose will hang freely on the

side)

Figure 4

You are now ready to enjoy your beer, for proper pouring instructions read the section

called "Operation" on page 9.

Standard Kegs

1. For all non-pressurized kegs you will first want to follow the instructions that came

with the keg for releasing excess gas. Then you will want to determine which type

of plug your keg has. the types are listed below

Note: Combined Plugs and

Vent Plugs Look identical

from the top.

Rubber Plug Combined or Vent Plug

2. a: Rubber Plug. You will simply push the plug into the keg until it falls in, you can

use the tube end of the Standard Keg Adapter to push it through.

b: Combined or Ventplug. You will want to remove the entire plug and replace it

with one of the keg seals included with your dispenser. Depending on which type

of plug you have you may need to use pliers to remove it, you will want to take

caution not to bend the metal around the plug as this could cause an air leak. tt

is common for part or all of the plug to fall into the keg during this step, this is

normal and it will not affect the flavor of your beer.

Standard Kegs (cont)

3. Insert the standard keg adapter into the keg and lock it

in place as shown in figure 5 and 6.

Figure 5 Figure 6

5. Locate the the two tubes comming from the front of

the unit. Connect both of them to their corrosponding

adapter (they will only go in one way). Push them in

until they click to ensure a proper seal.

6. Place the keg into the dispenser taking care not to

fold the tubing or restrict proper flow of the beer. You

are now ready to connect the C02 assembly.

Connecting the C02 assembly

1. Locate the C02 regulator and turn the

valve counterclockwise until it stops to

ensure tht the valve is shut.

2. Connect the regulator adapter to the bottom of the

regulator as shown in figure 7.

3. Open the compartment on the side of the dispenser

to reveal the gas cartridge chamber and locate the

unconnected tube coming from the beer keg. Push

this tube into the open hole on the regulator. (to dis-

connect, push in the ring on the end while pulling

the tube)

Figure 7

Connectingthe002 assembly (cont)

4. Place a new 002 Cartridge into the cartridge holder and screw it firmly to the regu-

lator adaptor, you may hear a sound once the cartridge is pierced. Once attached

do not unscrew the cartridge until all the pressure has been released (see Removal

and Cleaning on page 10)

5. At this point the system should be completely connected, you should now slowly

turn the regulator clockwise to pressurize the system. The dial on the gauge will

rise gradually, stop when it reaches 0.5 bar.

6. With the pressure correctly set you can now place

the whole CO2 assembly on the assembly stand

and put it in the dispenser with the gauge facing

the clear window.

7. Slide the CO2 compartment door into place and

now you will be ready to enjoy your beer.

Operation

• Always use clean glasses rinsed with very cold water at the time of serving. Impu-

rities prevent the foam from forming on the glass.

• Hold the glass under the dispensing tap, making sure that the nozzle is not in con-

tact with the glass.

• Pull the dispensing tap handle towards you while holding the glass at an angle.

The quantity of foam depends on the glass angle. Set the glass upright as the

beer level goes up.

• Push the tap handle forward when the foam reaches the glass brim. This will stop

the beer from flowing.

Setting the temperature

Use the up and down arrow buttons to set the desired temperature

Note: The dispenser has a range between 38° F and 54° F

the third button allows you to turn on an off the display to conserve

energy when it is not being used.

RemovalandCleaning

Whenthekegisempty,itisadvisabletothoroughlycleanthebeerdispenserbefore

loadinganotherkeg.

1.Openthecartridgechamberandturnthevalveontheregulatorcounterclockwise

toshutitoff.(ifyouareusingastandardkeg)

2. Placeacontainerunderthedispensingtapanddrainbypullingthehandletowards

youuntilnothingmoreflowsout.

3.Openthekegcompartmentdooranddisconnectthehose(s)fromthekegadaptor.

Theconnectorsarereleasedbypushinginthewhitebutton,whilepullingonthe

connector(notthehose)

4. Emptytheremaininggasusingthepressurerelease

toolasindicatedinFigure8.

Figure8

5. Removethekegadapterbypushinginthecatch(standardkeg)orsqueezingthe

releasetabs(pressurizedkeg)andpullingupuntiltheadapterhasclearedthekeg.

6.Tocleanthekeg,firstfillthecleaningbottlehalfwaywithlukewarmwateranda

smallamountofdetergent.

7.Attachbothhosestothestandardkegadapter,andinsert

intothebottle.Note: if you are using a pressurized keg,

the pressurized keg adapter will have to be washed

separately.

8. Open the regulator valve and run the cleaning solution through the system for 5

seconds, then repeat steps 6-8 using only water with no detergent.

Replacing the cartridge

Three 16 gram cartridges are provided for approximately three 5-Litre kegs. When the

cartridge is empty, replace it as follows:

1. Shut the pressure gauge valve. (turn it counterclockwise)

2. Unscrew the cartridge holder and replace the cartridge with a new one.

3. Open the pressure gauge valve and set it to the required temperature.

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