Keg Injector System
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
help dissolve the C02 out of the headspace and into the liquid (the cartridge injector KEG INJECTOR only fits the IN side of the keg). For best results, wait 20 minutes between each cartridge (or longer) to make sure all the SYSTEM C02 from the previous cartridge has been dissolved into the cold liquid before inject- ing another. Between injections, leave the S30 Packing List cartridge injector off the keg (disconnect Please make sure you have the items listed it), as it is not designed to withstand steady below before proceeding with assembly. carbonation pressures. 1 R13 2½ Gallon Keg 6. Cleaning 1 D37 Cartridge Injector 1 D21 Picnic Faucet Tap with hose The keg and tap should be cleaned between brews. To clean a keg rinse well with water, 1 D52 Keg Lube and then rinse with an iodophor sanitiz- 5 D63 16 Gram C02 Cartridges ing solution (follow the directions on the bottle). NEVER use bleach as a sanitizer, as 1. Priming the Beer it will corrode stainless steel. After rinsing To carbonate keg beer naturally, add 1½ oz. with sanitizer, rinse briefly with water to of corn sugar for beer in a 2½ gallon keg remove traces before storing kegs. Store (remember, keg beer has a lower carbon- kegs with the lids ajar to permit drying. ation level than bottled beer). After priming The keg tap can be cleaned by putting it and kegging, allow the beer to sit for 6 days on the keg, and adding a gallon of sanitiz- at room temperature to allow carbonation ing solution to the cleaned keg. Open the to develop. black beer valve and lock it back, putting 2. Filling the Keg the valve below the keg to start a siphon. snap the complete unit onto the IN side of Let the sanitizing solution siphon through Before filling a keg with beer or other your keg (hold back the grey ring and press the tap to clean. beverage, rinse it out with hot water to hard). Snap the black Keg Faucet Tap onto Storage and Lubrication remove any manufacturing residues. Use a the OUT fitting in the same manner and little Keg Lube (included) to lubricate the you are ready. Always clean your kegs and taps before large lid sealing ‘O’ ring (the rubber ring storing them, and store kegs with their lids that seals the oval keg lid). After the keg open to allow thorough drying between - You must snap the is rinsed and lubricated, fill with beer or WARNING uses. Use Keg Lube occasionally on the Cartridge Injector completely on the keg beverage to within 2” of the top. lid sealing O ring, to keep it flexible and male fitting before pulling the trigger - if to prevent it from sticking to the lid. Keg After the keg is filled, seal by centering the the grey ball lock fitting is only on halfway, Lube also should be used sparingly on the lid and snapping down the wire handle until the Injector could explode when the trigger small rubber O rings on the sides of the the lid seals. Test your seal by rolling the is pressed. keg on its side. If it leaks, unclamp the lid stainless steel male keg fittings, and will and center again to get a tight seal. After extend their life. sealing, age beer just as you would if it was 4. Using the Injector bottled before tapping. To dispense C02 into a keg that is carbon- Warranty & Service ated and ready to drink, press on the trigger If you have a problem with your system 3. Loading the Injector lever slightly (the cartridge injector only please call us at 800-759-6025, or email us After filling a keg with beer or beverage fits on the IN side of the keg). Holding at [email protected]. that is ready to dispense or carbonate, it down the lever completely is to be avoided is time to set up the system. The first step (except for carbonation purposes), as the Final Inspection by #1 is to load the Cartridge Injector with a 16 entire cartridge will be injected into the gram C02 cartridge. You can use any 12 or keg at once. 16 gram air gun type cartridge providing it During dispensing, press the lever just IMPORTANT! does not say ‘Not for human consumption’ enough to add a little gas when needed to on the side. Unscrew keep the beer flowing from the keg tap. Do not open the Cartridge Injector the cup and drop in a If you add a lot of gas, the excess will be until the cartridge is empty, or injury gram cartridge with the absorbed by the cold beer, increasing car- may occur. Completely discharge small end up. bonation. You will typically use 2 to 3 twelve cartridge before opening. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. After the car tridge gram cylinders to dispense a 2½ gallon keg. has been dropped into Do not discharge the Cartridge In- the cup, screw the head 5. Injecting Carbonation jector towards face or body. Keep on quickly and firmly to cartridges away from temperatures puncture the cartridge. If If you want to carbonate flat beer or any over 120°F. other beverage, you will first need to refrig- you are slow to seal the cup, The Cartridge Injector must be used in erate it in a sealed keg to a temperature of excess gas will escape from the an upright position. Do not use upside 45°F. or below (carbonation is very difficult side vents. Keep the Cartridge down or facing sideways. Injector out of the reach of chil- at higher temperatures). For a normal draft dren, as it can cause injury if misused. beer carbonation, inject 2 to 3 cartridges into a 2½ gallon keg (depending on your The Cartridge Injector is now loaded with carbonation preference). Do this one car- C02 and ready for use. Securely screw it tridge at a time, shaking the cold keg to onto the female flare fitting on the included williamsbrewing.com grey keg gas ball lock connector and then S30 800-770-0620.