4 figure 2 ASSEMBLY The Beer Machine is a completely closed brewing system that has been designed to retain the CO2 that is produced
naturally from the fermentation process. This reduces the time period for brewing a naturally carbonated beer and
eliminates the need for bottling. Therefore proper assembly and air tight seals are essential. Study the Illustrated diagrams
so each part is properly installed. SPIGOT, DELIVERY TUBE & FLOAT Put the washer over the spigot retainer
nut. The spigot retainer nut contains a
small sleeve to secure the feed tube. Feed
the threads through the hole in the lower
front panel of the bottom half of your
Beer Machine. Place the second washer
over the threads now extended through the outside of the bottom half and screw
the spigot onto the threads. Locate the
spigot to point downward and tighten the
retainer nut firmly. Do not use a wrench.
Insert the tube, with the float attached,
into the inside of the spigot retainer nut. CARBONATION UNIT (figure 3) Place the washer over the
threads of the retainer nut and insert
threads first through the hole in the
upper front panel of the top half of
your Beer Machine. Place the second
washer over the threads now extended
through the outside of the top half.
Insert the backflow preventer into the
retainer nut with the flat disk facing
into carbonation unit. Attach it by
tightening the retaining nut as firmly as
you can by hand. To puncture the
bulb, screw the cap down over the
CO2 bulb all the way. Do not stop
when the bulb punctures, continue to
then quickly turn the cap down all the
way. Caution–the CO2 bulb is
pressurized. Handle carefully. Use
only 8 gram food grade CO2 bulbs.
The Carbonation Unit may be used
after your beer has completed
Fermentation and has been in your
refrigerator for at least 3 days.
The carbonation unit serves three
functions: taste, preservation, and
dispensing. TASTE. People vary in their desire for effervescence in beer. If you want more
effervescence after conditioning, add a
single burst of CO2 by pressing very
briefly on the release button
protruding from the bottom of the
CO2 unit.
Beer absorbs and retains CO2 when
cold and refrigerated. Note: the carbonation unit will release
partial amounts of CO2 before
freezing. To add more CO2 you must
wait two or three minutes until the
carbonation unit warms and the icing
condition melts. PRESERVATION. CO2 is heavier than
air and will in the confined space of
The Beer Machine provide a protective
blanket over your beer. This will help
preserve your beer and protect it from
absorbing unwanted flavours resulting
from exposure to air.
DISPENSING. After several servings
have been drawn from The Beer
Machine it is possible to create a
vacuum inside the unit and beer will
not dispense. To maintain a positive
dispensing pressure, add occasional
bursts of CO2 from the carbonation
unit. The carbonation unit allows you
to maintain a positive pressure inside
The Beer Machine. Pressure is best
maintained and ‘beer head’ is cr eated
by developing a gentle touch on the
spigot when pouring. Do not add
large amounts of CO2 at one time.
The pressure control valve on the top
cap of your unit is designed to release
rapid increases or excessive pressures.
Add CO2 only in short bursts
periodically. Normal usage is 2 or 3
bulbs per batch. figure 3 cap C 02
bulb release
button backflow
preventor
