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MI01 Rev. 06 dated 08/11/2019
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USER MANUAL FOR
POLYKEG KEGS
7. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE AUTOMATIC FILLING OF KEGS WITHOUT BAGS
For the use of the PolyKeg
®
keg with automatic filling systems, please bear in mind the following indications:
1. The PolyKeg® keg can be filled with the valve facing either upwards or downwards.
2. PolyKeg® kegs are supplied pressurised to 1 bar with nitrogen (ready to be filled).
3. The maximum axial load of the PolyKeg
®
keg (clamping force) varies in accordance to the internal
pressure. Reference values:
• 100 kg at 1 bar (as supplied).
• 60 kg at 0 bar (if depressurised during filling).
4. The contact surfaces on the PolyKeg
®
valve must be sanitised by following the indications in section 5
of this manual.
• Maximum water pressure: 1 bar
• Maximum water temperature: 100°C
5. PolyKeg
®
valves are compatible with the industrial standards for tapping systems. For detailed infor-
mation regarding filling, request the PolyKeg
®
technical drawings relative to each specific valve.
FILLING PROCEDURE
1. Connect the filling head to the PolyKeg
®
valve.
2. Clean and sanitise the valve.
3. Open the keg valve.
4. If necessary, adjust the counter-pressure according to the parameters of pressure/temperature for
the product used for filling.
5. Begin filling - the fluid will enter the keg.
6. Once the desired quantity has been reached, stop filling.
7. Close the keg valve.
8. Disconnect the filling head.
9. Remove any product residue from the valve.
10. Clean and sanitise the valve.
11. Apply the protective seal to the valve.
