A PROUD HERITAGE OF EXPERIENCE & QUALITY Pony-Size Kegerator VT-PONYKEG O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L W W W . V I N O T E M P .
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................... 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION .................................. 4 PARTS AND FEATURES........................................ 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................ 6 BEER KEG SETUP ............................................... 9 DISPENSING BEER ............................................10 FULL REFRIGERATOR CONFIGURATION ................11 OPERATING YOUR BEER DISPENSER....................11 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions: • Do not operate this or any other appliance with a damaged cord. • Use two or more people to move and install appliance. Failure to do so may result in back or other injury. • Connect to properly polarized outlets only. No other appliance should be plugged into the same outlet. Be sure that the plug is fully inserted into the receptacle.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized service center. z z z z z z z z This unit should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this unit is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.
PARTS AND FEATURES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Beer Tower Mylar Washer Safety Guardrail Drip Tray Adjustable Thermostat CO2 Regulator CO2 Gas Cylinder 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. CO2 Gas Cylinder Holder Evaporator Reversible Door Beer Keg (Not Included) Metal Plate Metal Bracket (2) Castors (4) (Note: If unit has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time, wait 2 hours before connecting to power.) For your safety, CO2 Gas Cylinders are shipped empty.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before Using Your Beer Dispenser • • • • Remove all exterior and interior packing materials. This includes foam base and any adhesive tape holding accessories both inside and outside the unit.
previously removed from). 7. Carefully slide the fridge door back on to the top hinge, making sure it’s the right way up. Screw the bottom hinge into place on the new side. 8. Check that door is aligned horizontally and vertically and that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the bottom hinge. Re-adjust the leveling feet as needed. 9. If cooler has been on its side or tilted, always wait several hours before reconnecting to power source to allow the refrigerants to settle.
• If there is still a small drip from the faucet, you may have tightened the plastic lever too much and may need to unscrew silver snug counter-clockwise (as shown in Figure 2) one turn. That should correct the problem if exists. Figure 1 Figure 2 Installing the CO2 Regulator and CO2 Cylinder z Install the CO2 gas line tube to the regulator by attaching one end of the red tube to the hose barb connection on the CO2 regulator.
BEER KEG SETUP Installation Of the Keg Coupler • Insert the keg coupler provided into the locking neck of the beer keg and turn it clockwise to lock into position, making sure the keg coupler is in the closed position. (See Figure 3) Figure 3 Installation of the CO2 Air Line Hose • Attach the end of the red hose provided to the hose connection on the keg coupler. Secure hose by using the connector and make sure there are no leaks.
Connecting the Beer Tower to Coupler • Make sure the washer is properly inserted into the wing nut. • Place wing nut into the top of the coupler turning until tight. How to Tap a Keg of Beer • Make sure the beer tower faucet is in the closed position. • Pull tapping handle out and press downward until it locks into position. (See Figure 8) The keg is now tapped. Opening the CO2 Cylinder Main Valve • Before doing that, make sure the secondary shut-off valve is closed, as shown in figure 9.
FULL REFRIGERATOR CONFIGURATION To convert appliance into “All Refrigerator” configuration, please follow below: 1. Turn the control knob to the “OFF” position. 2. Close the main valve on the CO2 cylinder. 3. Close the secondary shut-off valve on the regulator pipe. 4. Close the connection between the beer keg and the keg coupler. 5. Drain any remaining beer from the lines. 6. Disconnect the beer line and CO2 air line from the keg coupler. 7. Remove the beer keg and bottom metal plate. 8.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Your Beer Dispenser • Turn the temperature control to "OFF", unplug the beer dispenser, and remove the contents. • Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water. • Wash the shelves and metal plate with a mild detergent solution. • Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning area of the controls, or any electrical parts.
BEER DISPENSING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem: Cloudy or Flat Beer When beer in glass appears hazy and is not clear, this is considered cloudy. When the foamy head disappears quickly and beer lacks its usual zestful brewery-fresh flavor, this is considered flat.
6) Contaminated air source • • • • 7) Defective Thomas valve (in the keg coupler) or tongue vents • 8) Unrefrigerated food placed on barrel of cold beer. • 9) Sluggish pressure regulator • 10) Moisture in air system • 11) Drafts • If possible/applicable, change to CO2 gas as a pressure source. Filter all air after it leaves compressor. Oil fumes from compressor or kitchen grease fumes will cause flat beer when pumped into beer system. Always draw fresh air from an outside source to compressor.
2) Contaminated Air Line, and/or defective Thomas or Tongue Vents • 3) Rubber hose absorbing and retaining odors • • • 4) Unfiltered or contaminated air 5) Improper transportation or storage • • • Air hoses, air lines and vents, should be examined, and if contaminated, replaced. Dirty air lines should be washed with a good cleaning compound, normally used for cleaning coils, and then rinsed clean. Rubber hose will absorb and retain odors.
5) Beer is too warm • • • • • • 6) No cold storage space for delivered beer • 7) Too much air pressure • • 8) Excess CO2 • • 9) Not enough pressure • • 10) Old Beer • • Temperature at faucet must always be at least 2 degrees colder than at barrel. In sweet-water refrigerated, or ice-water system, faucet shank must always be submerged. In Cold Air System, the coldest air from the blower must first be directed to the faucet, and then circulated back to pre-cooler.
BEER DISPENSER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE You can solve many common problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestion below to see if you can solve the problem before contacting Vinotemp at info@vinotemp.com. PROBLEM Beer dispenser does not operate Turns on and off frequently Vibrations Beer Dispenser seems to make too much noise • • • • • • • • • • • • • Door will not close properly • • • • • POSSIBLE CAUSE Not plugged in. Circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
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SERVICE & IMPORTANT NOTICE Upon receipt and inspection of unit, the supply cord must be replaced if it is damaged. Contact our customer service at 1-800-777-8466 or info@vinotemp.com. The manufacturer has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice. WARNING: Please do not place the unit within reach of children. For adult use only. Contact info@vinotemp.com with any questions or visit: www.vinotemp.com 17621 S.
