Avanti MBD5L User Manual

Mini Pub

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Model Number / No. de Modelo:

MINI PUB (5L KEG) DISPENSADOR DE CERVEZA (5L)

MBD5L

BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

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Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Avanti Products, A Division of the Mackle Co., Inc.

P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152

www.avantiproducts.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions and Appliance Saf ety 3 Important Safeguides 4 Help Us Help You … 5 Parts and Features 6 Accessories Included with Your Mini Pub 6 Installation Instructions 7 Before Using Your Mini Pub 7 Electric al Connection 8 Installation of Your Mini Pub 9 Preparing the Keg 9 - 11 Setting up the Keg 11 Setting up the Gas Cartridge 11 Adjusting the Gas Pressure 12 Operating Your Mini Pub 13 Setting th e T em perature 13 Interior LED Light 13 LCD Temperature Display 13 Dispensing Your Beer 13 Care and Maintenance 14 Keg Removal and Cleaning the Unit 14 Storage 15 Troubleshooting Guide 15 Draught Beer Trouble Guide 16 - 20 Your Avanti Products Warranty 21 Service for Your Appliance 22 Wiring Diagram 22 Instrucciones en Español 23 – 35 Registration Information and Registration Card 37

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• Read all instructions before using the Mini Pub.

• Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the appliance.

• Never clean the Mini Pub parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire

hazard or explosion.

• Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors a nd liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the Mini Pub or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in pub lished userrepair instructions. Replace the fuse with the same type

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APPLIANCE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual for your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that

can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol and either the words” DANGER”, “WARNING” o r “CAUTION”.

Danger means that failure to heed this

Warning means that failure to heed this

or death.

Caution means that failure to heed this

All safety messages will alert to know what potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and let you know what can happen if the ins tructions are not followed.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions:

safety statement may result in severe personal injury or death.

safety statement may result in extensive product damage, serious personal injury,

safety statement may result in minor or moderate personal injury, property or equipment damage.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUIDES

Before the Mini Pub is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as

described in this manual, so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using the Mini Pub, follow basic precaution, including the following:

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do not use an extension cord.

• Replace all panels before operating.

• Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a fire hazard or

explosion. And do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard o r explosion.

• Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure the power line of the unit is disconnected.

• Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.

• Unplug the refrigerat or or disc onnect power before cleani ng or servic ing. Failure to do so can

result in electrical shock or death.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your refrigerator unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

FOLLOW WARNING CALL OUTS BELOW ONLY WHEN APPLICABLE TO YO UR MODEL

• To ensure proper ventilation for your Mini Pub, the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 60°F (16 90°F (32°C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the element, such as wind, rain, water spray or drips.

• The Mini Pub should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat.

• The Mini Pub must be installed with all electrical connections in accordance with state and local

codes. A standard electrical supply (115 V AC only, 60 Hz), properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances is required.

• Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of the Mini Pub.

• The fuse (or circuit breaker) si ze should be 15 amperes.

• It is important for the Mini Pub to be leveled in order to work properly. You may need to make

several adjustments to level it.

• Make certain that the hoses are not pinched or kinked or damaged during installations.

• Check for leaks after connection.

• Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the Mini Pub.

• Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents of abrasives on the interior. These cleaners may

damage or discolor the interior.

• Do not use this appliance for other than its intended purpose.

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new unit properly.

Keep it handy to answer your questions. If you don't understand something or you need more assistance, please call:

Avanti Customer Service 800-220-5570

Keep proof of original purchase date (suc h as your sales slip) with this guide to establish the warranty period.

CAUTION:

THIS UNIT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE STORAGE OF MEDICINE OR OTHER MEDICAL PRODUCTS.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

We're proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are some steps to follow for further assistance. FIRST, co ntact the people who s erviced your unit. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You'll find them on a plate located on the rear outside wall of the unit.

Please write these numbers here:

____________________________________ Date of Purchase

____________________________________ Model Number

____________________________________ Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your unit.

If you received a damaged unit, immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the unit.

Save time and money. Before you call for service, check the Troubleshooting Gui de. It lists caus es of minor oper a ting problem s that you can correct yourself.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details, including your telephone number, and send it to:

Customer Service

Avanti Products 10880 NW 30 Street Miami, FL 33172 USA

PARTS & FEATURES

1 Unlocking Push Button 7 Handle 13 Leg 2 Gasket (Seal) 8 Tap 14 Pressure Regulator Display (2) 3 Window 9 Temp. Display 15 Side Panel 4 Door Latch 10 Control Buttons 16 Drip Tray 5 Door 11 Sensor 17 DC Socket 6 Interior LED Light 12 Cooling Plate 18 AC Socket

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED WITH YOUR MINI PUB

Quantity Description

1 CO2 Regulator 1 AC Power Cord 1 DC Power Cord (with Built-in Fuse) 3 CO 1 CO2 Regulator Adapter (Top Portion) 1 CO2 Regulator Adapter (Bottom Portion) 1 CO2 Regulator Adapter Support / Stand 1 Drip Tray Assembly (Top and Bottom) 1 Cleaning Bottle 1 Dispensing Kit 1 CO2 Pressure Relief Valve 1 Heineken Type Keg Adapter 2 Yellow Keg Seal 1 Deco rative Insert for Regulator Display Window 1 Instructional DVD

Cylinders (16 Grams each)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

¾ Before Using Your Mini Pub

• Remove the exterior and interior packing.

• Check to be sure you have all of the accessories.

• Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.

• Prior to operating the appliance, read the following instructions:

• Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord is damaged. Should it be the case, it must

be replaced by a qualified person so as to avoid any shock hazard.

• This appliance is not designed for young children. Never leave unattended children use this

appliance.

• Prior to any cleaning, and in general when it is not operated, make sure that t he appliance is

disconnected.

• Make sure that your Mini Pub is set on a flat surface, protected from the sun and any other

heat source.

• This appliance should be operated at a room temperature between 12° - 25 °C / 53º - 77ºF.

• Do not move the appliance when it is full so as to prevent it from falling over.

• The power supply cable must be grounded. Never pull the cable directly to disconnect the

appliance. Always pull the plug out of the sock et.

• Never lift the appliance by the power supply cable or the dispensing tap. Lift the Mini Pub by

its stand.

• Keep the power supply cable away from heating surfaces.

• Do not try to repair, adjust this appliance or replace it s components by yourself. Should it not

operate correctly, contact Avanti Products Customer Service.

• This appliance is designed for household use only and not for an intensive profe ssional use.

Do not use the appliance for other uses than the one for which it is designed.

• Do not immerse the appliance or its power supply cord in water or any other liquid. Never

place it into the dishwasher.

• Do not cover the appliance or place anything on it.

• Do not insert any object into the ventilation spaces.

• Only use the gas cartridges provided for this appliance.

• Cartridges contain pressurised CO

• Do not throw away empty CO

• Prior to operating the Mini Pub, clean it complying with the instructions given in the "Keg

Removal and Cleaning the Unit" chapter.

• For optimum results and performance, you should clean the Mi ni Pub as indicated in the

“Keg Removal and Cleaning the Unit” chapter after each use.

. Keep them in a dry and cool place, away from heat.

cartridges into a fire or any other incendiary device.

¾ Electrical Connection

Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized Avanti Products service center.

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This unit should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this unit is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground pro ng from the power cord supplied. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

This unit requires a standard 115 Volt AC ~/60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. When a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet by a qualified technician.

The cord should be secured behind the unit and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury.

The unit should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating label on the appliance. This provides the best performanc e and also prevent overloading house wiring circuits that could c ause a fire hazard from overheated. 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 all power cords t hat have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along it s length or at either end. When moving the unit, be careful not to damage the power cord.

¾ Installation of Your Mini Pub

• Take the appliance out of its packaging (do not allow children to play with plastic parts, as this can cause a possi ble choking hazard).

• Place your Mini Pub on a steady and horizontal flat surface, leaving at least 5 inches / 10 cm on either side so as to allow correct ventilation of the appliance.

• Set the drip tray into the notch provided.

• Install the dispenser handle on the dispensing head, making sure that both end-

pieces perfectly fit together.

• Connect the appliance to the 115V AC or 12V DC power supply (ciga r ette-lighter adapter supplied).

• The dis pensing unit supplied with your Mini Pub is preassemb led at the factory, in the event yo u encounter problems with the assembly of the dispensing unit please c heck t hat the following are true.

• Screw the piercing pin into the dispensing unit. Make sure that the transparent seal is properly located on the pin before screwing, otherwise, fit it correctly.

Dispensing unit

Piercing pin

Preparing the keg

Your 5L Mini Pub will keep your 5L Keg cool for an almost indefinite period. We do, however, suggest that you initially cool your chosen mini-keg for at leas t 12 hours in your refrigerator before placing it into the Mini Pub. Once a pre-chilled keg has been inserted into the running Mini Pub, it will maintain a nice, cool temperature. Remember to keep your Mini Pub out of direct sunlight and away from any other direct sources of heat.

This appliance is designed for most 5-liter kegs. Your Mini Pub can cool a 5-liter keg from 25°C to 5°C (77º to 41ºF) in 9 hours. You can also place the keg in the refrigerator for 6 to 12 hours to expedite cooling. Your Mini Pub is designed to refrigerate a 5-liter keg down to a 6 °C (43ºF) temperature within 10 hours. Never put a keg into the freezer. The beer might freeze and the keg could burst.

IMPORTANT: Before piercing the plug on the top of the keg, you must always follow the instructions marked on the keg to eliminate the excess gas and ensure that the keg has rested long enough to avoid foam coming out through the tap faucet. a) Heineken keg:

When using the Heineken type keg: Remove the spout that is supplied with the keg. Remove the adaptor from the keg. Using the Heineken keg adapter supplied with your Mini-Pub attach to the dispensing end of the spout. Proceed to install the spout and adapter as instructed by the instructions on your keg.

b) Keg with rubber plug:

This type of plug allows you to pierce the keg simply using the dis pensing kit.

c) Keg with combined plug:

This type of plug requires the excess air to be vented from the keg by complying with the instructions indicated on the keg. Then, this part must be removed by vigorously pulling it so as to reveal the second part of the plug which can be pierced as in example b).

d) Keg with vent plug:

Since both plugs are visually similar, it is impossible to dif ferentiate between a vent plug and a combined plug. With the vent plug, proceed as with the combined plug (see example c): open the plug and allow the air to vent out (Follow the keg manufacturer’s guide as printed on the keg). Then, you must remove the vent plug as follows: Using a flat head screwdriver, place the screwdriver underneath the locking ring and lift up the plug. A part of the plug will fall into the keg. This is normal and will not alter the beer's flavor. Then, fit the all-purpose plug (orange keg seal) provided with your appliance into the opening where the original plug used to be.

d) Other types of kegs:

Remove the plug's cover then cut the vent plug with the pliers or other tools. plug (orange keg seal) provided with your appliance into the opening whe re the original plug used to be.

Then, fit th e al l-purpose

For the last two types of kegs, fit the orange all-purpose plug delivered with your appliance in the existing keg hole further to cutting the plug. CAUTION: allow the beer to rest before piercing the plug s o as to avoid projections.

When the keg is empty, remove the orange all-purpose plug and clean it with dishwashing liquid. Carefully rinse the plug. It is then ready f or use with another keg.

f) Piercing pin: For easier installation of the dispensing unit and the piercing pin, place it under running water so that it is wet at the time of insertion. Fit the bit vertically and drive it vigorously into the keg. Then, secure the dispensing head on the keg, pull the locking latch outwards then release it. A click should be heard, indicating that the dispensing head is correctly secured on the keg.

IMPORTANT:

Once the keg is pierced, the beer contained must be consumed within 28 days , provided that it remains refrigerated.

Setting up the keg

• Open the door by depress ing the push butt on located over the door on the right.

• Place the keg on the refrigerating stand, making s ure that the female plug of the dispensing head

is on the right.

• Connecting the hoses: the female plug of the dispens ing head corresponds to the gas inlet. The male plug corresponds to the beer outlet.

• Close the door .

Setting up the gas cartridge

a) 16 gram cartridge (Three (3) cartridges are provided with your appliance).

• A 16 gram cartridge can dispense at least one 5L keg.

• Open the side panel compartment located on the righ t-hand side of your Mini Pub so as to

reveal the gas cartridge housing.

• Make sure that the pressure gauge valve is shut (to shut the valve, turn it

counterclockwise).

• Attach the pressure gauge on the end piece of the adapter, all the way unit it is completely

tight.

• Insert the 16 gram CO

• Screw the two parts of the adapter together until you hear a “CLICK”, this will indicate that the

cartridge seal has been pierced and the CO parts toget h er until they make a tight f it t o avoid a CO

cartridge in the long part of the adapter.

gas will flow freely. Proceed to secure the two

leakage.

• Connect the hose by inserting it into the hose outlet (to c heck that the hose is correctly

connected, try to remove it by slightly pulling it. Resistance indicates that the hose is correctly connected. In order to disconnect the hose, push in the metallic collar on the hose outlet while pulling the hose). See below.

• Place the entire assembly on the support base provided in the specific compartment on the

right-hand side of your Mini P u b.

b) 340 gram cylinder (Accessory item, sold separately)

• A 340 gram cylinder can be ordered and will dispense up to twenty 5L kegs.

• Open the side panel compartment located on the righ t-hand side of your Mini Pub so as to

reveal the gas cartridge housing.

• Make sure that the pressure gauge valve is shut (to shut the valve, turn it

counterclockwise).

• Screw the gas cartridge on the pressure gauge until fit is t ight and firm.

• Connect the hose by inserting it into the hose outlet (to check that the h ose is correctly

• Place the assembly into the housing provided, making sure that the pressure gaug e dial is in

front of the window and close the hatch.

Adjusting the gas pressure

Beer type CO2 content in % Pressure in bar approx. 5°C

German beers +/- 0.5 +/- 0.4 à 0.5 bars

French beer s +/- 0.6 à 0.8 +/- 0.8 bars

Very fermented brown ale s + /- 0.6 à 0.8 +/- 0.8 à 1 bars

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