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DRAUGHT BEER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 

CLOUDY BEER 

When beer in glass appears hazy and not clear: 

      Causes 

 

 

 

 

         Corrections 

 

Over-chilling  beverage  cooler  and/or 
beverage lines.

 

#1 

 

Excessive  low  temperatures  may  cause  hazy, 
cloudy  beer,  particularly  when  beer  lies  in  cold 
coil  for  long  periods  of  time.  Make  certain  that 
lines  are  thoroughly  cleaned,  and  then  raise 
temperature slightly.

 

 

Cracking,  or  when  partially  opening  beer 
faucet.

 

#2 

  Open faucet quickly and completely. 

Replace worn washers and parts in faucet when 
necessary to permit full opening of faucet.

 

 

Contaminated  air  source.  If  possible 
change to CO

2

 gas as a pressure source. 

 

Defective Thomas or tongue vents. 

#3 

  See flat beer, correction #7. 

  Always draw fresh air from an outside source  to 

compressor.  Attach  hair  felt  filter  to  the  outside 
intake, in addition to filter in line. 

  Bacteria growth may result from beer backing up 

through  defective  vents  in  air  line;  air  pressure 
will then carry this into beer barrel.  

Check  and  replace  defective  vents  frequently, 
and thoroughly clean air line.

 

 

General conditions causing cloudy beer.

 

#4 

 

See  wild  beer  corrections  #2,  #5,  #6,  and  #7, 
and flat beer corrections #5, #7, and #8.

 

 

Unrefrigerated  food  placed  on  barrel  on 
cold beer.

 

#5 

  When  unrefrigerated  products,  such  as  meats 

vegetables, fish, or fruits, are placed on barrel of 
cold  beer,  the  beer  becomes  warm  long  before 
these 

products 

chill 

down 

to 

the 

cold 

temperature.  This  change  in  temperature  will 
cause Cloudy Beer. 

 

FLAT BEER 

Foamy head disappears quickly: beer lacks usual zestful brewery fresh flavor. 

Causes   

 

 

 

 

Corrections 

 

Greasy glass 

#1 

 

Do  not  wash  beer  glasses  together  with  glasses 
that  have  contained  milk  or  any  other  fatty 
substance.  Lipstick  is  a  fatty  substance.  Make 
sure it is removed from glass. 

 

Excess amount of germicides build up and leave a 
fatty film on glass, which may cause flat beer. 

 

It  is  preferable  to  steam  and  sterilize  glasses 
where health laws permit. 

 

Wash glasses thoroughly with a good detergent. 

 

Do not use soap. 

 

Do not dry-wipe glasses. Permit glasses to air-dry 
by placing them on wire or corrugated metal. 

 

Rinse in fresh cold water just before serving beer. 
It is best to serve beer in a wet glass. 

Summary of Contents for SBC582B

Page 1: ...SE PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Write Serial Number here ______________________ _ FELIX STORCH INC Summit Appliance Division An ISO 9001 2015 registered company 7...

Page 2: ...nstallation of Keg Coupler CO2 Air Line Hose and Metal Plate __________________11 Installation of Beer Keg etc _____________________________________________12 Installation of Beer Tower etc __________...

Page 3: ...ury and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed Before the appliance is used it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual so read the manual caref...

Page 4: ...and servicing shall be done by factory authorized service personnel so as to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or improper service DANGER Risk of child entrapment Child ent...

Page 5: ...cially when the weather is wet and hot Once you open the door you should close it as soon as possible Every now and then check if the appliance is sufficiently ventilated adequate air circulation behi...

Page 6: ...r Washer 3 Safety Guard Rail 4 Drip Tray 5 Adjustable Thermostat 6 CO2 Regulator 7 CO2 Gas Cylinder 8 CO2 Gas Cylinder Holder 9 Evaporator 10 Reversible Door 11 Beer Keg Not Included 12 Metal Plate 13...

Page 7: ...tor etc Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption Extremely cold ambient temperatures may also cause the Beer Dispenser not to perform properl...

Page 8: ...its that could cause a fire hazard from overheating Never unplug the unit by pulling the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle Repair or replace immediately...

Page 9: ...edures when cylinders are changed 4 ALWAYS secure the cylinder in an upright position 5 NEVER drop or throw a CO2 cylinder 6 ALWAYS keep a CO2 cylinder away from heat Store extra cylinders in a cool p...

Page 10: ...the unit Install the two casters with metal bracket at the front designated positions of the cabinet base and the remaining two casters at the rear designated positions Four screw holes are supplied I...

Page 11: ...n snug using an adjustable wrench not supplied and assure there are no leaks See Figure 2 Figure 2 Installation of the Keg Coupler Insert the keg coupler provided into the locking neck of the beer keg...

Page 12: ...ll the way into the cabinet Figure 4 Figure 5 Installation of CO2 Air Line Hose through the Cabinet Wall Remove plug located at the exterior back top left hand corner Save it for later use if you deci...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...glassware before pouring Hold glass at a 45 angle when 2 3 full start to straighten glass and tap it off Always make sure the faucet handle is pushed all the way back NOTE Keg sizes that can be used i...

Page 15: ...3 hours The temperature range of the thermostat is 36 F to 45 F 2 2 C to 7 2 C Optimum temperature for serving draught beer is between 34 F and 38 F 1 1 C 3 3 C and that is a key factor to consider in...

Page 16: ...iquid detergent Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth Vacations Short vacations Leave the beer dispenser operating during vacations of less than three weeks Long vacations If the appliance w...

Page 17: ...ace defective vents frequently and thoroughly clean air line General conditions causing cloudy beer 4 See wild beer corrections 2 5 6 and 7 and flat beer corrections 5 7 and 8 Unrefrigerated food plac...

Page 18: ...ill be wild at the start and flat towards the end Pre cooler or beer system too cold 5 With an accurate thermometer check temperature in pre cooler or box Temperature at the faucet should always be co...

Page 19: ...eaned at least once a week Brush and clean faucet see Wild Beer Correction 2 Taps rods and tap Seal fitting should all be scoured using a detergent then rinsed clean Direct draw systems must be cleane...

Page 20: ...for barrels is 38 to 40 F WILD BEER Beer when drawn is all foam or too much foam and not enough liquid beer Cause Corrections Improper drawing beer into glass 1 Open faucet quickly and completely Che...

Page 21: ...el 8 Coil systems and direct draw systems must be properly balanced in order to apply pressure required for warmest temperature to which barrels of beer will be exposed A control beer faucet can be us...

Page 22: ...e The temperature control knob is set in OFF position Turns on and off frequently The room temperature is hotter than normal The door is open too often The door is not closed completely The temperatur...

Page 23: ...23 WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 24: ...parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 5 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 6 The removal and reinstallation...

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