DCS RF24TR, RF24TL, RF24BTR, RF24BTL Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

OUTDOOR BEER DISPENSERS

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

MODELS:

RF24TR
RF24TL
RF24BTR
RF24BTL

CONTENTS

Contents:

Safety information ...............................................................2

Unpacking your appliance ...................................................3

Warranty registration............................................................3

Installing your appliance ......................................................4

Cabinet clearances .........................................................4

Leveling the appliance ....................................................4

Electrical connection ......................................................5

Installing the anti-tip device .................................................6

Product dimensions RF24T.................................................8

Using your Electronic control...............................................9

Starting your appliance....................................................9

Turning your appliance "ON" or "OFF".............................9

Adjusting the temperature................................................9

Beer dispenser operation..................................................9

Alarms..............................................................................9

Door ajar...........................................................................9

Temperature sensor fault...................................................9

Alarm mute........................................................................9

Using your beer dispenser.................................................10

Tap equipment and assembly.........................................10

CO2 regulator.................................................................14

Drain kit...........................................................................15

Care and cleaning ............................................................15

Cleaning the drain sump................................................15

Keg coupler cleaning.....................................................16

Faucet cleaning ............................................................16

Front grille .....................................................................16

Cabinet.... .......................................................................16

Interior.............................................................................16

Long term storage / winterization .......................................17

Stainless steel maintenance ............................................19

Door alignment .................................................................20

Energy saving tips .............................................................20

Troubleshooting .................................................................21

Obtaining service .............................................................21

Warranty ............................................................................22

Important Safety Instructions

Warnings and safety instructions appearing in this guide
are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situa­tions that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care
must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operat­ing this appliance.

Recognize Safety Symbols,

Words, and Labels.

!

WARNING

WARNING - You can be killed or seriously injured

if you do not follow these instructions.

!

CAUTION

CAUTION-Hazards or unsafe practices which could re-

sult in personal injury or property / product damage.

NOTE

NOTE-Important information to help assure a problem

free installation and operation.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals
known to the State of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm..

2

UNPACKING YOUR APPLIANCE

!

WARNING

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

Use two or more people to move product.

Failure to do so can result in personal injury.

A Message To Our Customers

Thank you for selecting this DCS Outdoor Refrigerator.
Because of this appliances’ unique features we have devel­oped this Use and Care and Installation Guide. It contains
valuable information on how to properly install, operate and
maintain your new appliance for years of safe and enjoy­able operation.

Remove Interior Packaging

Your appliance has been packed for shipment with all parts
that could be damaged by movement securely fastened.
Remove internal packing materials and any tape holding in­ternal components in place. The owners manual is shipped
inside the product in a plastic bag along with the warranty
registration card, and other accessory items.

Important

Keep your carton and packaging until your appliance has
been thoroughly inspected and found to be in good condi­tion. If there is damage, the packaging will be needed as
proof of damage in transit. Afterwards please dispose of all
items responsibly.

!

CAUTION

Dispose of the plastic bags which can be a suffocation
hazard.

Note to Customer

This merchandise was carefully packed and thoroughly
inspected before leaving our plant. Responsibility for its
safe delivery was assumed by the retailer upon acceptance
of the shipment. Claims for loss or damage sustained in
transit must be made to the retailer.

NOTE

DO NOT RETURN DAMAGED MERCHANDISE TO THE
MANUFACTURER - FILE THE CLAIM WITH THE

RETAILER.

For your convenience, product questions can be answered
by a DCS Customer Care Representative at

1-888-936-7872, or email: customer.care@sherpaykel.com

NOTE: Please write the Model, Code, and Serial Number
on this page for references (the serial plate is located on
the upper left side, inner wall).

MODEL NUMBER:

CODE:

SERIAL NUMBER:

NOTE: Inspect the product to verify that there is no ship­ping damage. If any damage is detected, call the shipper
and initiate a damage claim. DCS by Fisher & Paykel is not
responsible for shipping damage.

DO NOT discard any packing material (box, pallet, straps)
until the unit has been inspected.

!

CAUTION

Help Prevent Tragedies

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the
past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous

- even if they sit out for "just a few hours".

If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow
the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

• Take off the doors or remove the drawers.

• Leave the shelves in place so children may not easily
climb inside.

!

CAUTION

If the appliance was shipped, handled, or stored in other
than an upright position for any period of time, allow the ap­pliance to sit upright for a period of at least 24 hours before
plugging in. This will assure oil returns to the compressor.
Plugging the appliance in immediately may cause damage
to internal parts.

3

INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE

Select Location

The proper location will ensure peak performance of your
appliance. We recommend a location where the unit will
be out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources. To
ensure your product performs to specications, the recom­mended installation location temperature range is from 55
to 115°F (13 to 46°C).

Cabinet Clearance

Ventilation is required from the bottom front of the appli­ance. Keep this area open and clear of any obstructions.
Adjacent cabinets and counter top can be installed around
the appliance as long as the front grille remains unobstructed.

Front Leveling
Legs

Figure 1

Front Grille,
keep this area
open.

Rear

Leveling

Legs

!

CAUTION

Front Grille

Do not obstruct the front grille. The openings within the

front grille allow air to ow through the condenser heat ex­changer. Restrictions to this air ow will result in increased

energy usage and loss of cooling capacity. For this reason
it is important this area not be obstructed and the grille
openings kept clean (See Figure 1). The use of a custom

made grille is not recommended as it may restrict air ow.

Leveling Legs

Adjustable legs at the front and rear corners of the appli-

ance should be set so the unit is rmly positioned on the
oor and level from side to side and front to back. The

overall height of your appliance may be adjusted between
the minimum, 333⁄4" (85.7 cm), by turning the leveling leg in
(CW ↷) and the maximum, 343⁄4" (88.3 cm) by turning the
leveling leg out (CCW ↶).

To adjust the leveling legs, place the appliance on a solid

surface and protect the oor beneath the legs to avoid
scratching the oor. With the assistance of another person,

lean the appliance back to access the front leveling legs.
Raise or lower the legs to the required dimension by turning
the legs. Repeat this process for the rear by tilting the appli­ance forward using caution. On a level surface check the
appliance for levelness and adjust accordingly.

The front grille screws may be loosened and the grille ad­justed to the desired height. When adjustment is complete
tighten the two front grille screws. (See Figure 2).

Front grille

Front grille screw

Figure 2

4

INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE

Figure 3

Do not remove
ground prong

Figure 4

!

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

• Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
They can be hazardous and can degrade product
performance.

• This appliance should not, under any circumstanc­es, be installed to an un-grounded electrical supply.

• Do not remove the grounding prong from the power
cord. (See Figure 3).

• Do not use an adapter. (See Figure 4).

• Do not splash or spray water from a hose on the
appliance. Doing so may cause an electrical shock,
which may result in severe injury or death.

Electrical Connection

A grounded 115 volt, 15 amp dedicated circuit is required.

This product is factory equipped with a power supply
cord that has a three-pronged, grounded plug. It must be
plugged into a mating grounding type receptacle in accor­dance with the National Electrical Code and applicable lo­cal codes and ordinances (see Figure 5). If the circuit does
not have a grounding type receptacle, it is the responsibility
and obligation of the customer to provide the proper power
supply. The third ground prong should not, under any cir­cumstances, be cut or removed.

Figure 5

NOTE

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are prone to nui­sance tripping which will cause the appliance to shut down.
GFCI’s are generally not used on circuits with power equip­ment that must run unattended for long periods of time, un­less required to meet local building codes and ordinances.

5

INSTALLING THE ANTI TIP DEVICE

FOR FREESTANDING INSTALLATIONS

!

WARNING

• ALL APPLIANCES CAN TIP
RESULTING IN INJURY.

Anti-Tip
Bracket

Leveling Leg

• INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP
BRACKET PACKED WITH
THE APPLIANCE.

• FOLLOW THE INSTRUC­TIONS BELOW

!

WARNING

If your refrigerator is not located under a counter
top (free standing), you must use an anti-tip device
installed as per these instructions. If the refrigerator is
removed from its location for any reason, make sure
that the device is properly engaged with the anti-tip
bracket when you push the refrigerator back into the
original location. If the device is not properly engaged,
there is a risk of the refrigerator tipping over, with the
potential for property damage or personal injury.

211⁄2"

(54.6 cm)

Bottom View of
Beer dispenser

Front of cabinet

Figure 6

Step by step instructions for locating the
position of the bracket:

1) Decide where you want to place the beer dispenser.

Slide it into place, being careful not to damage the oor,

leaving 1" (2.5 cm) of clearance from the rear wall to allow
room for the anti-tip bracket.

2) Raise the rear leveling legs approximately 1⁄4" (6 mm) to
allow engagement with the anti-tip bracket. Level the unit
by adjusting all the leveling legs as required. Turning the
leveling leg counterclockwise will raise the unit and clock­wise will lower the unit.

NOTE

If installing on a concrete oor, concrete fasteners are

required, (not included with the anti-tip kit).

!

CAUTION

Any nished ooring should be protected with appropriate

material to avoid damage when moving the unit.

Floor Mount Installation

The anti-tip bracket is to be located on the oor in the left or

right rear corner of the beer dispenser as shown in
Figure 6.

3) Make sure the beer dispenser is in the desired location,
then mark on the oor the rear and side corner of the cabi­net where the anti-tip bracket will be installed. If the instal­lation does not allow marking the rear corner of the cabinet,

then make temporary lines on the oor marking the front

corner of the cabinet, excluding the door. Slide the beer
dispenser out of the way. From the temporary line extend
the sidewall line back 211⁄2" (54.6 cm) as shown in Figure 6.

4) Align the anti-tip bracket to the marks on the oor so

the side of the bracket lines up with the side of the cabinet
mark, and the "V" notches on the anti-tip bracket line up
with the end of the 211⁄2" (54.6 cm) line (Rear of cabinet
line).

5) Fasten the anti-tip bracket to the oor using the supplied

screw. (See Figure 7).

6) Slide the cabinet back into position, making sure the rear
cabinet leveling leg slides under the anti-tip bracket engag­ing the slot.

6

INSTALLING THE ANTI TIP DEVICE

FOR FREESTANDING INSTALLATIONS

NOTE

When the oor mounted anti-tip bracket is used the mini­mum adjusted height of the cabinet is increased by

3

⁄8" (9 mm).

Front of cabinet line

Side of cabinet line

211⁄2"

(54.6 cm)

Figure 7

Rear Leveling leg

Rear of cabinet line

Screw

"V" notches
in bracket

Figure 7a

"V" notches
in bracket

7

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ROUGH-IN OPENING DIMENSIONS CABINET DIMENSIONS

MODEL "A" "B" "C" "D" "E" "F" "G" "H" "J"

RF24T

24" (61 cm)

24 ½" (62 cm)

(with optional

DCS side trim kit)

**34" to 35"

(86.4 to 88.9 cm)

*

237⁄8"

(60.7 cm)

333⁄4" to 343⁄4"

(85.7 to 88.3 cm)

2323⁄32"

(60.2 cm)

261⁄4"

(66.7 cm)

4613⁄32"

(117.9 cm)

261⁄4"

(66.7 cm)

PRODUCT DATA

MODEL

RF24T 115V/60Hz/15A

"C"

ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS***

"B"

"A"

PRODUCT

WEIGHT

140 lbs

(63.6 kg)

"E"

1115⁄16"

(30.3 cm)

121⁄4"

(31.1 cm)

"D"

"J"

"E"

Figure 9

"H"

11"
(27.9 cm)

211⁄2"

(54.6 cm)

"F"

"G"

Figure 8a

If necessary to gain clearance inside the rough-in
opening a hole can be cut through the adjacent cabi­net and the power cord routed through this hole to a
power outlet. Another way to increase the available
opening depth is to recess the power outlet into the
rear wall to gain the thickness of the power cord plug.

"D"

Figure 8

* Depth dimension of rough-in opening may vary depend­ing on each individual installation. To recess entire door "F"
dimension plus 1" (2.5 cm) for thickness of power cord plug
is required.

** Minimum rough-in opening required is to be larger than
the adjusted height of the cabinet.

*** A grounded 15 amp dedicated circuit is required. Follow
all local building codes when installing electrical and appli­ance.

8

Alarm

USING YOUR ELECTRONIC CONTROL

F

Set

Press and Hold Press and Hold

Colder Warmer

ON/OFF

Figure 10

close-up of

control

Starting your beer dispenser

Plug the beer dispenser power cord into a wall outlet. Your
beer dispenser will begin cooling after power is applied.
If your beer dispenser does not start, check that the beer
dispenser is turned on and the set temperature is cold
enough.

Turning your beer dispenser ON or OFF

If the beer dispenser is on, the beer dispenser temperature
will be shown on the display. To turn the beer dispenser
off, press and hold the "ON/OFF" button for three seconds.
"OFF" will appear on the display.

If the beer dispenser is not on, "OFF" will be shown on the
display. To turn the beer dispenser on, press and hold the
"ON/OFF" button for three seconds. The beer dispenser
temperature will be shown on the display.

Set temperature

To set the beer dispenser temperature, press and hold
the "SET" button. When the "SET" button is pressed, the
display will show the set temperature. While holding the
"SET" button, press the "WARMER" or "COLDER" buttons
to adjust set temperature.

Beer dispenser operation

The available temperature range of the beer dispenser is
34 to 46°F (1 to 8°C).

Figure 11

Alarms

Your digital display function will monitor beer dispenser
function and alert you with a series of audible and visual
alarms.

• Door Ajar Alarm: If the door has been left

open for over ve minutes, the alarm

will sound in one second intervals. The

display panel will ash "do" and the Alarm LED located at

the top left of the display below the word "Alarm" will be il­luminated. This will stop as soon as the door is closed.

• Temperature Sensor Fault: If the control-
ler detects that the temperature sensor is
not properly functioning, a temperature
sensor alarm will sound in one second intervals. "E1" will

ash on the display panel and the Alarm LED located at

the top left of the display below the word "Alarm" will be
illuminated.

It may take up to 24 hours for your beer dispenser to reach
desired temperature. This will depend on amount of content
loaded and number of door opening and closings.

For best results allow beer dispenser to "pull down" to
desired set temperature before loading. Once contents are
loaded, allow at least 48 hours for temperature to stabilize
before making any adjustments to the set temperature.

Alarm Mute

Press any key to mute the audible portion of an alarm.
NOTE-This action will only mute the alarm. If the condi­tion that caused the alarm continues, the alarm code will

continue to ash and will sound for 20 seconds every 60

minutes.

9

USING YOUR BEER DISPENSER

1

This beer dispensing unit will support
rel. The double draft tower units can support two sixth (1⁄6)
barrels of beer. See chart below for quantity of beer in each
barrel size.

Barrel Sizes

1/6 barrel 1/4 Barrel 1/2 Barrel

5

23

Height

Diameter

Gallons 5.16 7.75 15.5

#12 ounce

Glasses

Keg Size

5 gallon Corny 15 to 22

1/6 barrel 14 to 21

1/4 Barrel 10 to 14

1/2 Barrel 5 to 7

⁄16"

(59.2 cm)

1

9

⁄4"

(23.5 cm)

60 82 163

Table A

5 pound CO2 Tank

⁄2 barrel or 1⁄4 bar-

1413⁄16"

(37.6 cm)

17"

(43.2 cm)

#of kegs per

235⁄16"

(59.2 cm)

17" to 171⁄4"

(43.2 to 43 cm)

Tools required for installation:

Flat bladed screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Pliers
Adjustable wrench or a 11⁄8" open end wrench
1⁄2" open end wrench

!

WARNING

CO2 can be dangerous. If it becomes difcult to
breathe and/or your head starts to ache, a high
concentration of carbon dioxide may be present.
Leave the area immediately.

• The CO2 tank must always be connected to the
regulator. Never connect the tank to the keg.

• The CO2 tank must be securely mounted in the
upright position. Secure it with the chain pro­vided.

• Never drop or throw the CO2 tank.

• Keep the CO2 tank away from heat.

• Ventilate the area after a CO2 leak.

Table B

Tap Equipment and Assembly

Your dispensing kit includes the following parts:

Polished stainless steel tower with clear beer line (single
or double dispense)
Tower Gasket
Phillips oval head screws
Knob for Tower (Faucet Handle)
Keg coupler(s)
CO2 regulator with red gas line(s) attached
Empty 5 pound CO2 tank
Plastic clamp(s) large and small
Faucet wrench

1. Remove shelving and packaged components from the
interior of the refrigerator before beginning the assem­bly process.

2. Take your empty 5 pound CO2 tank to your local gas

supply dealer to be lled. You can usually nd them in

your "yellow pages" under "Welding Supply" or "Fire
Protection". One 5 pound tank can process many kegs
(see table "B") Your dealer should supply you with a

new plastic washer every time the tank is lled. This

washer is used at the regulator to tank connection. See
Figure 15 and 22 on page 11. Replace the old washer

with the new one whenever the tank is relled.

3. Tower mounting (if you are installing the unit under a
counter skip to step 4). If you are mounting the tower

directly to the top of the refrigerator, rst remove the

four screws from the top of the refrigerator. Feed the
clear beer line through the tower gasket and the large
hole in the refrigerator top. Align the 4 holes in the
tower with the 4 holes in the refrigerator top and secure
the tower with the 4 screws removed previously. Skip to
step 5.

10

USING YOUR BEER DISPENSER

Single Dispense Tower Kit

Connect to ,etc........

A A

Single

Dispense

Tower

Figure 12

Figure 13

Hose clamps

use for connections

A

and

A

C

Double Dispense Tower Kit

Connect to ,etc........

A A

Figure 17

Double

Dispense

Tower

Figure 18

Hose clamps

use for connections

A

A

A

C

Figure 19

A

and

C

Keg

Coupler

C

Regulator

Figure 15

with red

airline

B

A

Figure 14

Keg

Coupler

C

New plastic
washer

B

5 Pound

CO2 Tank

Figure 16

C

Regulator

with red

airline

A

C

New plastic
washer

Figure 22

Keg

Coupler

Figure 20

B

B

5 Pound

CO2 Tank

Figure 21

C

11

USING YOUR BEER DISPENSER

Rear of counter top

13⁄8"

counter

top depth

255⁄16"

(64.3 cm)

(3.5 cm)

typical

Diameter

to suit

11⁄2 (38 mm)
Diameter

(7.3 cm)

27⁄8"

Figure 23

!

CAUTION

The cutout dimensions shown in Figure 23 are based on
a 255⁄16" (64.3 cm) deep counter top. Your counter top may
be different than this and require other front to back dimen­sioning. Refer to the product dimensions on page 8 when
determining the required dimensions.

4. If you are installing your keg refrigerator under a

counter you will need to drill 5 holes in the counter top

to mount the tower. The rst hole is a 11⁄2" diameter

hole located at the center of the tower for the beer line,
locate approximately 131⁄2" (34.3 cm) from the front
edge of the counter top (based on a counter top depth
of 255⁄16"). Next drill the 4 tower mounting holes per the
dimensions in Figure 23. The hole diameter is depen­dent on the counter top material and if screw anchors
are required. The screws supplied are in the literature
pack and are a #10 x 1" type AB stainless steel screw.
After the holes are drilled and the keg refrigerator is in
place under the counter top feed the beer line through
the tower gasket, the 11⁄2" hole in the counter top and
the hole in the top of the keg refrigerator. Mount the
tower to the counter top with the 4 screws provided.

5. Mount the regulator to the CO

2 tank (connection

B

)
use the new plastic washer you received from the gas
supply company. Note that the regulator has left hand
threads and has to be turned counterclockwise to
tighten. Tighten with the adjustable wrench or the 11⁄8"
open end wrench.

6. Connect the red air line(s) from the regulator to the

large air line tting on the keg coupler with a large
hose clamp (connection C).

7. Connect the clear beer line from the tower to the small

air line tting on the keg coupler with a small hose
clamp (connection A).

Tower

Figure 24

Figure 25

12

USING YOUR BEER DISPENSER

8. Locate the CO

2 tank in the corner of the refrigerator as

shown in Figure 26 and secure with the chain. Close
the faucet handle on the tower.

9. Hooking up the keg coupler to the keg: Verify the cou­pler is in the "OFF" position (see Figure 27a).Align the
lugs on the keg with the corresponding openings on the
keg coupler and turn clockwise until the coupler stops
(about 90°). Push down and twist the top of the coupler
clockwise to allow gas to enter the keg.

Push faucet handle back toward
tower to close the faucet

Chain-The chain is fastened and taped
to the top of the interior liner. Remove
the tape and secure the CO
place in the back right corner.

2 tank in

Rotate the top of the coupler coun­ter clockwise to extend the coupler
to the to the "OFF"position.

Lugs
on keg

Figure 26

Figure 27a

Coupler
extended

Figure 27b

Figure 27

13

USING YOUR BEER DISPENSER

CO2 Regulator (Single Dispense Tower)

Your beer dispenser comes equipped with a 5 pound CO2
tank and a single gauge regulator. The gauge reads the
pressure being supplied to the beer keg. Follow the proce­dure below to adjust the pressure to 12 - 14 psi (0.8 to 1
bar) for lager beer or 9 - 12 psi (0.6 to 0.8 bar) for ale's.

To adjust the pressure (Single Gauge):

1. Close the shutoff valve at the bottom of the regulator.

2. Be sure the faucet handle is closed on the tower (see
Figure 26).

3. Loosen the lock nut by turning ↶ counterclockwise us­ing the
adjustment of the pressure adjustment screw.

4. With the at bladed screwdriver turn the adjustment
screw ↷ clockwise to increase the pressure or ↶ coun­terclockwise to decrease the pressure.

5. Open the shutoff valve on the bottom of the regula­tor. The gauge reading may drop but will return very
quickly.

6. Pull the ring on the keg coupler to allow the gas to ow
momentarily.

7. Make any ne adjustments if necessary with the adjust­ment screw.

8. Tighten the locknut with the 1⁄2" open end wrench by
turning clockwise ↷.

1

⁄2" open end wrench until loose, this will allow

Ring on keg

Figure 28

coupler

CO2 Regulator (Double Dispense Tower)

Your beer dispenser comes equipped with a 5 pound CO2
tank and a dual gauge regulator. The lower gauge should
be reading approximately 750 psi (52 bar) when the tank is

properly lled and the tank is not in the refrigerator (at room

temperature). The tank will read less when chilled. Use this
lower gauge as an indicator of how much CO2 you have left
in the tank.

The upper gauge reads the pressure being supplied to the
beer keg. Follow the procedure below to adjust the pres­sure to 12 - 14 psi (0.8 to 1 bar) for lager beer or 9 - 12 psi
(0.6 to 0.8 bar) for ale's.

To adjust the pressure (Upper Gauge):

1. Close the shutoff valves at the bottom of the regulator.

2. Be sure the faucet handle is closed on the tower (see
Figure 29).

3. Loosen the lock nut by turning ↶ counterclockwise us­ing the
adjustment of the pressure adjustment screw.

4. With the at bladed screwdriver turn the adjustment
screw ↷ clockwise to increase the pressure or ↶ coun­terclockwise to decrease the pressure.

5. Open the shutoff valve on the bottom of the regula­tor. The gauge reading may drop but will return very
quickly.

6. Pull the ring on the keg coupler to allow the gas to ow
momentarily.

7. Make any ne adjustments if necessary with the adjust­ment screw.

8. Tighten the locknut with the 1⁄2" open end wrench by
turning clockwise ↷.

1

⁄2" open end wrench until loose, this will allow

Pressure Gauge

Pressure
Adjustment
Screw

Lock Nut

Figure 29 (Regulator for
Single Dispense Tower)

shutoff valve
(closed posi­tion shown)

position shown)

14

Pressure

Adjustment

Screw

(2) shutoff

valves (closed

Figure 30 (Regulator for
Double Dispense Tower)

Lock Nut

Upper Gauge

Lower Gauge

USING YOUR BEER DISPENSER AND CARE AND CLEANING

Drain kit (All Models): The drain kit is shipped in

place and ready to use. To empty: Pull drain hose out of
bottle cap, remove bottle from unit, unscrew cap and dis­card waste and rinse bottle. Reinstall bottle in unit.

Cleaning the drain sump:

On a free standing beer dispenser remove the grate from
in front of the tower, clean with soap and water and dry
before reinstalling. Clean the sump area with soapy water

and dry. (See gure 31).

On a built in beer dispenser remove the grate and coun­ter top sump, clean with soap and water and dry before
reinstalling. Clean the sump area with soapy water and dry.
(See Figure 32).

Push faucet handle back toward
tower to close the faucet

Unscrew
cap

Figure 31

Removable
grate for clean­ing sump area

Figure 32

Counter top
sump

Clean and dry
sump area

15

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning and Maintaining Dispensing System

The dispensing system needs to be cleaned between
usage to prevent spoilage and/or foul taste in your beer.

Cleaning

Remove the keg coupler from the keg if necessary. Close the
gas valve(s) below the regulator, remove both the red gas
line(s) and clear beer line(s) from the keg coupler(s) by remov­ing the plastic hose clamps (See Figure 33). Soak and brush
the keg coupler in hot water or a sanitizing solution. Rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Dry all parts and reassemble.

Hose clamps can be
released by a lateral
movement to the head.

Figure 33

Figure 34

After removing the
handle the shaft will
slide out the back of the
faucet

Figure 36

Soak all faucet parts in hot water or a solution of hot water
and a sanitizing solution. Do not use soap. Rinse thorough­ly with clean water.
Reassemble faucet, assemble faucet to tower (be sure
faucet is in off position), and turn on gas valve.

Unscrew knurled
cap on faucet body
and remove handle
assembly

Front Grille

Be sure that nothing obstructs the required air ow openings

in front of the cabinet. At least once or twice a year, brush or
vacuum lint and dirt from the front grille area (see page 4).

Faucet Cleaning

Turn off the gas supply with the shutoff valve(s) under the
regulator (see Figure 29 or 30) and open the faucet to re­lieve the pressure. To remove the faucet from the tower use
the spanner wrench provided. Place the pin on the wrench
into the hole on the faucet collar and turn clockwise ↷ to
remove the faucet. (See Figure 35).
Remove the knurled cap from the faucet body just below
the handle and pull the handle assembly from the faucet.
This will allow the shaft to be removed from the back of the
faucet, see Figure 36.

Place pin on
wrench into hole
in faucet collar.

Figure 35

!

CAUTION

SHOCK HAZARD: Disconnect electrical power from the
appliance before cleaning with soap and water.

Cabinet

The stainless steel cabinet can be washed with either a
mild soap and water and thoroughly rinsed with clear water.
NEVER use abrasive scouring cleaners. Dry thoroughly
with a terry towel.

Interior

Wash interior compartment with mild soap and water. Do
NOT use an abrasive cleaner, solvent, polish cleaner or
undiluted detergent.

Care of Appliance

1. Avoid leaning on the door, you may bend the door

hinges or tip the appliance.

2. Exercise caution when sweeping, vacuuming or mop-

ping near the front of the appliance. Damage to the
grille can occur.

3. Periodically clean the interior of the appliance as needed.

In the Event of a Power Failure

If a power failure occurs, try to correct it as soon as pos­sible. Minimize the number of door openings while the
power is off so as not to adversely affect the appliance's
temperature.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Long term storage / winterization:

1. Time to Winterize, when the daily low ambient tempera­ture is at or below 38°F (3.3°C).

!

CAUTION

Operating of the unit at ambient temperatures below the
recommended Winterization temperature will void your war­ranty.

2. Turn unit off, (see page 9).

3. Remove all contents.

4. If necessary, move the unit so you can gain access to
the rear of the product.

5. Unplug the unit from the power outlet.

6. It is also recommended that the power to the outlet be
turned-off if the circuit is not required for other items
during the Winter season.

7. Shut-off CO2 tank valve.

8. Drain beer line(s)

Figure 37

Front grille

Front grille screw

a. Remove keg coupler (sankey tap), (see

page 16).
b. Remove faucet on tower, (see page 16).
c. Beer lines will gravity drain.
d. Clean beer line tubing.

9. Disassemble faucet and clean, (see page 16).

10. Soak and clean Sankey Low-Boy tap, (see page 16).

11. When cleaning unit pay particular attention to any
cracks and crevices that may have accumulated dirt
and debris.

12. Remove the front toe-grille, (see Figures 37 and 38),
and use a brush and vacuum to clean dirt and debris
from beneath the unit.

13. Thoroughly clean the toe-grille and re-install on the
unit.

14. Remove the rear access cover, (see Figure 39), and
use a brush and vacuum to clean dirt and debris from
the machine compartment.

• If the plastic defrost drain pan located
under the compressor contains water,
use a sponge to remove as much
water as possible

15. Thoroughly clean the rear access cover and re-install
on the unit.

16. Wipe down all interior surfaces with anti-bacterial
cleaner to be followed with clean rinse water to remove
any residual chemicals which could cause staining. Do
not use any abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.

• Remove plastic oor protector and

stainless steel lower edge guard to
clean underneath.

Figure 38a

Clean out
behind
grille

Figure 38

Floor protector

Remove oor

protector and
edge guard
and clean

Spacer

Edge
guard

Grille

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Figure 39

CARE AND CLEANING

17. Leave door open and allow to completely dry out be­fore closing door.

18. Thoroughly clean the door gasket with anti-bacterial
cleaner to be followed with clean rinse water to remove
any residual chemicals.

19. Thoroughly clean the exterior with a cleaner approved
for stainless steel . Do not use any abrasive cleaners
or scouring pads.

20. Any mounting hardware / fasteners that are showing
signs of corrosion should be replaced.

21. Once the exterior has been thoroughly cleaned, you
may want to apply a coating of car wax to help protect

Remove 11
screws from
around the
perimeter of the
access cover
with a 5⁄16" nut
driver.

against spotting from moisture, dirt, and debris that
may accumulate on the surfaces during the Winteriza­tion period.

After completion of the above, you may choose to store the
unit indoors, although this is not required.

Figure 40

Remove the power

cord from the grommet

in the access cover.

Soak up water
from plastic
drain pan if
necessary

Start-Up After Long-Term Storage:

1. Connect the unit to electrical power.

2. If stored outside, it is recommended that the unit again
be thoroughly inspected per the storage instructions
above to address any dirt or debris from the weather
and/or animals/insects.

3. Turn unit on and conrm your desired control settings.

4. Allow 24-hrs for the unit to stabilize before loading
contents.

Clean out
debris

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STAINLESS STEEL MAINTENANCE

Background

Stainless steel does not stain, corrode, or rust as easily as
ordinary steel, but it is not stain or corrosion proof. Stain­less steels can discolor or corrode if not maintained prop­erly.

Stainless steels differ from ordinary carbon steels by the
amount of chromium present. It is this chromium that

provides an invisible protective lm on the surface called
chrome-oxide. This protective chrome-oxide lm on the

surface can be damaged or contaminated, which may
result in discoloration, staining, or corrosion of the base
metal.

Care & Cleaning

Routine cleaning of the stainless steel surfaces will serve to
greatly extend the life of your product by removing contami­nants. This is especially important in coastal areas which
can expose the stainless to severe contaminants such as
halide salts, (sodium chloride).

It is strongly recommended to periodically inspect and thor­oughly clean crevices, weld points, under gaskets, rivets,
bolt heads, and any locations where small amounts of liquid
could collect, become stagnant, and concentrate contami­nates. Additionally, any mounting hardware that is showing
signs of corrosion should be replaced.

Note: Stainless steel products should never be installed, or
stored in close proximity to chlorine chemicals.

Whichever cleaning product you chose, it should be used
in strict accordance with the instructions of the cleaner
manufacturer.

Frequency of cleaning will depend upon the installation
location, environmental, and usage conditions.

Choosing a Cleaning Product

The choice of a proper cleaning product is ultimately that
of the consumer, and there are many products from which
to choose. Depending upon the type of cleaning and the
degree of contamination, some products are better than
others.

Typically the most effective and efcient means for routine

cleaning of most stainless steel products is to give the sur­faces a brisk rubbing with a soft cloth soaked in warm water
and a gentle detergent, or mild mixture of ammonia. Rub­bing should, to the extent possible, follow the polish lines of
the steel, and always insure thorough rinsing after cleaning.

Although some products are called "stainless steel clean­ers," some may contain abrasives which could scratch the

surface, (compromising the protective chrome-oxide lm),

and some many contain chlorine bleach which will dull,
tarnish or discolor the surface if not completely removed.

After the stainless surfaces have been thoroughly cleaned,
a good quality car wax may be applied to help maintain the

nish.

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DOOR ALIGNMENT AND ENERGY SAVING TIPS

Door alignment:

The door should be parallel to the sides and top of the ap­pliance. If alignment is necessary the door may be adjusted
by loosening the 2 screws which secure the door adjust­ment bracket on the bottom of the door (see Figure 41a)
and adjusting the door side to side. Use a 5⁄32” allen wrench

for this procedure. (See Figure 41 below). When nished

aligning the door, tighten the screws securely.

Door should be
parallel to top
and sides of the
appliance.

Figure 41

The following suggestions will minimize the
cost of operating your refrigeration appliance.

1. Do not install your appliance next to a hot appliance

(cooker, dishwasher, etc.), heating air duct, or other
heat sources.

2. Install product out of direct sunlight.

3. Ensure the front grille vents at front of appliance be-

neath door are not obstructed and kept clean to allow
ventilation for the refrigeration system to expel heat.

4. Plug your appliance into a dedicated power circuit. (Not

shared with other appliances).

5. When initially loading your new product, or whenever

large quantities of warm contents are placed within
refrigerated storage compartment, minimize door
openings for the next 12 hours to allow contents to pull
down to compartment set temperature.

6. Maintaining a relatively full storage compartment will

require less appliance run time than an empty compart­ment.

7. Ensure door closing is not obstructed by contents

stored in your appliance.

8. Allow hot items to reach room temperature before plac-

ing in product.

9. Minimize door openings and duration of door openings.

10. Use the warmest temperature control set temperature

that meets your personal preference and provides the
proper storage for your stored contents.

11. When on vacation or away from home for extended pe-

riods, set the appliance to warmest acceptable tem­ perature for the stored contents.

12. Set the control to the “off” position if cleaning the

appliance requires the door to be open for an extended
period of time.

Door
adjustment
bracket

Bottom

of door

Figure 41a

Loosen (don't remove)

these two screws.

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND OBTAINING SERVICE

Before You Call for Service

If the appliance appears to be malfunctioning, read through
this manual rst. If the problem persists, check the trouble­shooting guide below. Locate the problem in the guide and
refer to the cause and its remedy before calling for service.
The problem may be something very simple that can be
solved without a service call. However, it may be required

to contact your dealer or a qualied service technician.

!

WARNING

Electrocution Hazard

• Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on
the appliance until the main electrical power has been
disconnected. Turning the appliance control "OFF"
does not remove electrical power from the unit's wiring.

• Replace all parts and panels before operating.

How to Obtain Service:

For warranty service, please contact your local service
provider or DCS Customer Care at [phone]. Before
you call, please have the following information ready:

• Model Number (the serial plate is located on the upper

left side, inner wall).

• Serial Number (the serial plate is located on the upper left

side, inner wall).

• Code (the serial plate is located on the upper left side,

inner wall).

• Date of installation

• A brief description of the problem

Your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us. If a
problem cannot be resolved to your satisfaction, please
write or email us at:

Write:
Fisher & Paykel and DCS
Appliances Inc
695 Town Centre Drive, Suite #180 Costa Mesa
CA 92626-1902
USA

Email:

customer.care@sherpaykel.com

Problem Possible Cause Remedy

Appliance not cold enough

(See “Adjusting the temperature" on
page 9)

Appliance too cold

(See “Adjusting the Temperature” on
page 9)

Noise or Vibration • Appliance not level

Appliance will not run. • Appliance turned off

• Control set too warm

• Content temperature not stabi­lized.

• Excessive usage or prolonged
door openings.

• Airow to front grille blocked.

• Door gasket not sealing properly.

• Control set too cold

• Door gasket not sealing properly.

• Fan hitting tube obstruction.

• Power cord not plugged in.

• No power at outlet.

• Adjust temperature colder. Al­low 24 hours for temperature to
stabilize.

• Allow temperature to stabilize for
at least 24 hours.

• Airow must not be obstructed to
front grille. See “clearances” on

page 4.

• Check door alignment and/or
replace door gasket.

• Adjust temperature warmer.

Allow 24 hours for temperature to
stabilize.

• Check door alignment and/or
replace door gasket.

• Level appliance, see “Leveling
Legs” on page 4.

• Contact a qualied service techni­cian.

• Turn appliance on. See “Starting
your appliance” on page 9.

• Plug in power cord.

• Check house circuit.

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WARRANTY

Limited Warranty

When you purchase any new DCS Refrigeration Product,
you automatically receive a One Year Limited Warranty
covering parts and labor for servicing within the 48 main­land United States, Hawaii, Washington, D.C. and Canada.
In Alaska the Limited Warranty is the same except that you
must pay to ship the Product to the service shop or for the
service technician’s travel to your home. Products for use in
Canada must be purchased through the authorized Cana­dian distribution channel to ensure regulatory compliance.

You receive an additional Four Year Limited Warranty (for
a total of Five Years) covering parts for the sealed refrig-

eration system (compressor, evaporator, condenser, lter

dryer, and connecting tubing) within the 48 mainland United
States, Hawaii, Washington, D.C. and Canada. In Alaska
the Limited Warranty for the sealed refrigeration system is
the same except that you must pay to ship the Product to
the service shop or the service technician’s travel to your
home.

Fisher & Paykel Undertakes to:

Repair without cost to the owner either for material or labor
any part of the Product, the serial number of which appears
on the Product, which is found to be defective. In Alaska,
you must pay to ship the Product to the service shop or for
the service technician’s travel to your home.

If we are unable to repair a defective part of the Product af­ter a reasonable number of attempts, at our option we may
replace the part or the Product, or we may provide you a
full refund of the purchase price of the Product (not includ­ing installation or other charges).

This warranty extends to the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner of the Product for products purchased
for ordinary single-family home use.
All service under this Limited Warranty shall be provided
by Fisher & Paykel Appliances Inc. or its Authorized DCS
Service Agent during normal business hours.

Limited Warranty

How Long Does this Limited Warranty Last?

Our liability under this Limited Warranty expires One Year
from the date of purchase of the Product by the rst con­sumer.

Our liability for repair of defects in any sealed refrigeration

system (compressor, evaporator, condenser, lter dryer,

and connecting tubing) extends an additional Four Years,
for a total of Five Years from the date of purchase of the

Product by the rst consumer.

Our liability under any implied warranties, including the
implied warranty of merchantability (an unwritten warranty

that the Product is t for ordinary use) also expires One

Year (or such longer period as required by applicable law)
from the date of purchase of the Product by the rst con­sumer. Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so this limit on implied warranties
may not apply to you.

This Warranty Does Not Cover

Service calls that are not related to any defect

A.

in the Product. The cost of a service call will
be charged if the problem is not found to be a
defect of the Product. For example:

1. Correct faulty installation of the Product.

2. Instruct you how to use the Product.

3. Replace house fuses, reset circuit breakers, correct
house wiring or plumbing, or replace light bulbs.

4. Correct fault(s) caused by the user.

5. Change the set-up of the Product.

6. Unauthorized modications of the Product.

7. Noise and vibration that is considered normal e.g.
drain sounds, regeneration noises and user warning
beeps.

8. Correcting damage caused by pests e.g. rats, cock­roaches etc.

9. Used in commercial applications.

Defects caused by factors other than:

1. Normal domestic use or

2. Use in accordance with the Product’s Use and Care
Guide.

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WARRANTY

Defects to the Product caused by accident,

neglect, misuses, re, ood or Act of God.

D.

The cost of repairs carried out by non-autho­rized repairers or the cost of correcting such
unauthorized repairs.

E.

Travel Fees and associated charges incurred
when the product is installed in a location
with limited or restricted access.(i.e. airplane

ights, ferry charges, isolated geographic

areas).

F.

Normal recommended maintenance as set
forth in the Product’s Use and Care Guide.
If you have an installation problem contact
your dealer or installer. You are responsible
for providing adequate electrical, exhausting
and other connection facilities.
We are not responsible for consequential
or incidental damages (the cost of repairing
or replacing other property damaged if the
Product is defective or any of your expenses
caused if the Product is defective). Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not ap­ply to you.

any addition or modication to this Limited Warranty.

Warrantor: Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Inc.

If you need further help concerning this Limited Warranty,
please call us at the above number, or write to:
Fisher & Paykel and DCS
Appliances Inc
695 Town Centre Drive, Suite #180 Costa Mesa
CA 92626-1902
USA

This Limited Warranty gives you specic legal rights, and

you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.

Fisher & Paykel Appliances Inc. is a leading manufacturer
of premium quality cooking and specialty appliances under
the Fisher & Paykel and DCS brands.

How to get service

Please read this Use and Care Guide. If you then have any
questions about operating the Product, need the name of
your local DCS Authorized Service Agent, or believe the
Product is defective and wish service under this Limited
Warranty, please contact your dealer or call us at:

TOLL FREE 1-888-936-7872 or contact us through our web
site: www.dcsappliances.com
You may be required to provide reasonable proof of the
date of purchase of the Product before the Product will be
serviced under this Limited Warranty.

Commercial use

This warranty applies to appliances used in residential ap­plications; it does not cover their use in commercial situa­tions.

No other warranties

This Limited Warranty is the complete and exclusive agree­ment between you and Fisher & Paykel Appliances Inc. re­garding any defect in the Product. None of our employees
(or our Authorized Service Agents) are authorized to make

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Fisher & Paykel and DCS
Appliances Inc
695 Town Centre Drive, Suite #180 Costa Mesa
CA 92626-1902
USA
Customer Care: 888.936.7872
Fax: [phone]
www.dcsappliances.com

As product improvement is an ongoing process, we reserve

the right to change specications or design without notice.