Specification Sheet

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HOW DO I SET A REGULATOR?
Once the regulator is securely attached to the gas cylinder and the coupler attached to the keg:
How many kegs of draught beer can be dispensed from one CO2 tank?
As a general rule of thumb, it takes about a 1lb of CO
2
to dispense a ½ barrel of draught beer. A properly lled gas
tank will show a pressure of about 750psig at 72°F, but may be slightly lower or higher depending on temperature.
The pressure should read in the 750psig range until the liquid CO
2
in the cylinder is depleted.
When proper CO2 pressure and temperature are maintained, keg beer being dispensed will remain fresh:
• Approximately 45-60 days for non-pasteurized draught beers.
• Approximately 90-120 days for pasteurized draught beers.
› If, for some reason, you must disconnect the CO
2
supply from your keg for an extended period of time, be
sure to remove the coupler from the keg to keep additional air out of the system.
Quick checklist:
› Is the keg stored between 36-38°F, and is the same temperature maintained all the way to the point of dispense?
› Is the CO2 pressure between 12-14psi (38psi for Stout beer)?
› Have the faucet, beer line, keg coupler, and beer glasses been cleaned (with chemicals specically manufactured
for beer hose cleaning) on a regular basis?
Almost all dispensing problems are the result of:
• Improper Temperature (>38°) • Improper Pressure (<10 or 14psi<) • Cleaning Issues (Beer Stone)
With the shutoff valve on the regulator closed, open
the valve on the gas cylinder completely.
The handle on the shutoff should be perpendicular
to the tubing.
Open the shutoff valve on the regulator to allow
gas to ow from the regulator to the keg coupler.
You will now hear the keg pressurizing. The output
pressure needle will drop momentarily and the
return to your set pressure once this is complete.
The keg coupler is designed with a built-in pressure
relief valve (PRV). Pull the ring on the PRV and
hold it open for 5-6 seconds, allowing gas to vent.
This will permit full gas ow through the regulator
and help to obtain a more accurate reading on the
output gauge.
Re-check the output pressure on the regulator and
readjust if necessary, using steps B and C, until the
desired pressure is reached.
Note: It is always wise to follow up on any
adjustments to the regulator with a brief pull of the
PRV ring to ensure accurate output reading.
With your ngers or a pair of pliers, loosen the
adjustment nut, allowing the screw to be turned.
Turn the screw counterclockwise until it can no
longer be turned.
If you are using a regulator with a polycarbonate
bonnet, pull the bonnet cap out by hand to allow
adjustment. Turn the knob counterclockwise to the
stop position (turning past the stop position will
damage the adjustment knob).
Slowly turn the regulator adjustment screw or knob
clockwise until the desired pressure is shown on the
on the output pressure gauge. Turning clockwise
will increase the output pressure and you will feel
greater resistance as psi setting goes up. Tighten
the adjustment screw or snap the cap back down to
“lock in” your pressure setting.
Note: Most domestic beer companies recommend
setting the regulator at 12psi for Lager or Ale. As this
may not be true for higher altitudes or special beer
brands, please consult your keg provider or brewer
for details.