Blichmann Engineering 1BBL, Assembly, Operation & Maintenance Instructions

Electric Pilot System V5 

© Blichmann Engineering, LLC 2019 

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Installing the RIMS-Rocket™

Mount the RIMS-Rocket™ with the HopRocket™ Mounting 
Bracket. Use the 5/16 hardware to secure the mounting  
bracket to the table. (

Figure 1a

) 

NOTE:

The Mounting Bracket will come with a t-slot plate that 

is used for the TopTier stand. This will not be needed for the 
Pilot System. 

Not Needed

RIMS SYSTEM ONLY

Attach the temperature sensor to the top of the RIMS-Rocket™ with 
PTFE tape. Attach the Tee Fitting to the front of the RIMS-Rocket™ 
with PTFE tape.

(Figure 1b)

Attach the Hex Nipples to the ends of 

the Tee Fitting.

Attach the 3 way valve to the right RipTide outlet with 
PTFE tape on a RIMS System. 

(Figure 1c)

Figure 1a

Figure 1b

Sensor Fitting

Tee Fitting

Figure 1c

Use thread tape on all male threads except when using QuickConnects™.

Attach the Tee Fitting on your HERMS system to the bottom of 
the HERMS coil with PTFE Tape. Attach the hex nipples to the 
ends of the Tee Fitting using PTFE tape. 

(Figure AB)

Figure AB

Thread Sealing Tape

HERMS SYSTEM ONLY