Service manual

Quest Elite 4000 Service Manual

BRIXING PROCEDURE

NOTE: If concentrate is not properly thawed, it will adversely affect

the amount of concentrate dispensed. Thawed product should

be between 35°F/1.6°C to 40°F/4.4°C.

SUPPLIES

• 1 - Small 12 oz. cup (354.8 ml)

• 1 - Large 21 oz. cup (621.1 ml)

• 1 - Straw

• Paper Towels

• 1 - Thermometer

• 1 - Refractometer

• 1 - Flat Bladed Screwdriver

NOTE: The refractometer shown is P/N 511004000, and is available

through your local Cornelius Distributor.

CHECKING/ADJUSTING THE BRIX SETTING

The following instructions are for use with a refractometer.

1. Dispense approximately 8 oz. (237 ml) of drink and discard. Now draw a

second 8 oz. (237 ml) drink.

2. Check drink temperature with a accurate thermometer (target is 35 to 45°F,

or 1.6 to 7.2°C). Discard this drink after checking temperature.

NOTE: If drink temperature is not within the target range, refer to the

basic troubleshooting section.

3. Dispense a 12 oz (354.8 ml) drink sample into a clean, dry cup. Thoroughly

stir the sample using a straw.

4. Using the straw, transfer a small sample of the finished drink to the refractometer

lens (refer to operating instructions supplied with your refractometer). Check the

BRIX reading against the BRIX chart shown in Table 1.

NOTE: The BRIX chart shown in Table 1 is generic and intended for

reference use only. Contact your frozen concentrate supplier

for specific BRX readings.

Table 1.

Flavor Ratio BRIX

Orange Juice 4+1 11.8

Grapefruit Juice 5+1 10.6

Cranberry Cocktail 4+1 13.5

Apple Juice 5+1 12.0

Grape 5+1 13.0