Use and Care Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
4 Defective Thomas or tongue vents.
Pressure may be shut o.
Check all the washers frequently,
particularly the ones connected to the
air vents. A clogged vent will obstruct
the flow of air or CO.
Check the pressure source, or the
power source if you are using an air
compressor. The air compressor should
never be connected to a light switch.
Make sure to use a separate electric
plug outlet for the compressor.
Check the CO tank to see if it is empty.
If empty, replace. Refer to Installing the
CO Regulator and Tank on page 14 for
the proper procedure.
When the keg is tapped and proper
pressure has been applied, make sure
to keep the pressure on until the keg is
empty.
Make sure to apply and adjust the
pressure before drawing beer from the
keg, or else it will be wild to start and
flat at the end.
5 Pre-cooler or beer system is too
cold.
Check the temperature in the pre-cooler
or inside the unit’s refrigeration cabinet
with an accurate thermometer.
The temperature at the tap should
always be at least two (2) degrees
colder than at the pre-cooler or inside
the refrigeration cabinet.
6 Sluggish pressure regulators. A regulator seat, or the regulator
diaphragm, may need to be replaced.
Check the same spots as suggested in
solutions number 3 and 4.
7 Contaminated air source.
Oil or grease fumes.
Make sure all air is filtered after leaving
the compressor.
Oil fumes from the compressor or
kitchen grease fumes, if pumped into
the beer keg, will cause the beer to be
flat.
If possible, CO gas should be used as a
pressure source.