Insignia NS-BK1TBK8 Quick Setup Manual

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

1-Tap Beverage

Before assembly

Fill the CO2 tank

See your local beer keg
provider, air/gas or
welding supplier, or
sporting goods store.

3”

Allow for space

Make sure that there
is 3” between the
back and sides of the
kegerator and any
surrounding walls.

You will need

Do not use an

extension cord

INSTALLING THE DRAFT ARM ASSEMBLY

3

1 Remove the cabinet plug from the top of the kegerator.
2 Align the beer gasket with the holes on the top of the cabinet.
3 Pass both the wing nut and the beer tube (both are attached to the

draft arm assembly) through the hole on the worktop until the draft
arm assembly is resting on the top of the cabinet.

4 Rotate the draft arm 60 degrees until the tap is facing the front. It may

take some force.

5 Attach the black plastic beer tap handle to the top of the faucet,

tightening it by hand until it's secure. Hold the silver ring snug so it
does not move.

Cooler / Kegerator

NS-BK1TBK8

Congratulations on your purchase! Your NS-BK1TBK8 kegerator is designed for
years of fun and trouble-free performance. This Quick Setup Guide is provided to
help you get your kegerator up and running quickly. If you need more help,
however, take a look at the online manual, located at
www.insigniaproducts.com.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Find a suitable location

Position the kegerator away from direct

sunlight and sources of heat, and avoid

positioning the kegerator in moist areas.

Phillips

screwdriver

Pliers/

clamp crimper

Adjustable

Wrench

Full keg of beer

(1/2 barrel size

or smaller)

Assembling your kegerator

INSTALLING THE CASTERS OPTIONAL

1

1 Tip the kegerator onto its side on a soft surface to protect it from

scratches.

2 Unscrew and remove the black front feet. Keep them in a safe place in

case you want to use the feet later.

3 Attach the two metal washers (included) to the locking casters to

prevent scratching the cabinet, then install the two locking casters in the
front positions on the bottom of the kegerator (closest to the door).

4 Install the other two casters in the rear positions on the bottom of the

kegerator.

Beer tap handle

Draft arm assembly

Wing nut and beer tube

Beer gasket

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Adjust

temperature

Change

temperature unit

Display Quick cool

Quick Cool

Quick Cool

Front

Metal washers

Locking casters

Casters

5 With all four casters tightened evenly, stand the unit in the upright

position.

6 Step on the front of the locking casters to lock the kegerator into place

or step on the back to unlock the kegerator.

ATTACHING THE GUARD RAIL

2

Place the guard rail into the holes on the top of the kegerator.

INSTALLING THE CO

4

Note: The CO2 tank (provided) is empty when you receive it. Visit your local beer keg

provider, air/gas or welding supplier, or sporting goods store to get it lled.

Caution: Before installing the CO2 regulator and tank, review important safety tips in

the manual.

REGULATOR & TANK

2

1 Feed the hose clamp over one end of the CO2 gas line.
2 Attach that end to the gas line connector on the CO

CO2 tank regulator

Shut-o valve

regulator.

2

Sankey keg
coupler

Hose clamp

CO2 gas line

3 Tighten the clamp to prevent leaks. Leave about ½ inch between the

top of the clamp and the end of the hose. You may need to squeeze
with a pliers or crimper.

4 Attach the CO

regulator to the CO2 tank by screwing the regulator

2

nut onto the tank valve and tightening with an adjustable wrench.

1 Beer tap handle
2 Draft arm assembly
3 Guard rail
4 Drip tray (2 pieces)
5 Worktop
6 Control Panel
7 Sankey Type-D keg coupler
8 CO
9 5 lb. CO

tank regulator

2

tank (shipped empty)

2

10 Bolt and nut for retainer
11 CO2 tank retainer
12 CO

gas line

2

Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

13 Beer keg (not included)
14 Metal washers for locking casters (2)
15 Locking casters (2)
16 Beer gasket
17 Hose clamp
18 CO

back tank retainer

2

19 Extra valve washers
20 Wire shelf
21 Wire half-shelf
22 Metal wrench (for cleaning)
23 Casters (2)

Tank

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valve

5 Slide the CO

Regulator

nut

tank through the retainer inside the kegerator and

2

secure it with the bolt and nut. Position the tank so that you can read
the numbers on the gauge and have easy access to the shut-o valve.

OR
Install the CO

tank retainer on the back of the kegeratorcoole for

2

extra space inside the unit. Refer to the manual for additional
information.

Assembling your kegerator (cont.)

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INSTALLING THE KEG COUPLER

5

This kegerator accepts almost all brand name kegs. Here's what will t in

your kegerator:

BARREL
SIZE

GALLONS

12 oz
GLASSES

1/2 1/4

(short, pony)

15.5

164

7.8 5.2

82 55

1 Insert the sankey keg coupler into the neck of the beer keg and turn it

clockwise to lock it into position. Make sure that the washer is in the
connector on the top of the sankey keg coupler.

1/4

(slim)

7.8

82

1/6

1/8

2

4.0

41

ADJUSTING THE CO2 REGULATOR

6

1 Make sure that the shut-o valve is closed (sideways if closed, down if

open), then slowly turn the main valve on the CO

tank

2

counter-clockwise until it is fully open.

Shut-o valve

2 Open the shut-o valve to allow gas to ow into the keg.

Cut this out and attach it to your kegerator for easy access to tips and help!

Tips

HOW TO GET A GREAT POUR

Pouring a proper glass of beer is very important, not only for presentation,
but for taste.

TIP: Make sure your glassware is always clean and rinsed.

1 Hold the glass at a 45° angle.
2 Grasp the handle at the bottom and open the tap quickly.
3 Once your glass is half-full, gradually bring the glass upright, and aim for

the middle to start forming the head. Slowly lower the glass as you
approach your nish to improve the head even more.

4 When your glass is full, close the tap quickly.

Sankey keg

Quick Cool

coupler

Unlocked

Locked

2 Insert the beer tube into the top of the sankey keg coupler, then

tighten the wing nut.

Beer tube

Wing nut

Sankey keg coupler

3 Pull the black handle on the sankey keg coupler and press it

downward until it locks into position. The keg is now tapped.

Note: If beer comes up through the top of the wing nut, remove the wing nut,
reposition the washer, then reattach the wingnut.

Closed

Open

3 Release the adjustment lock nut, behind the regulator screw, by

turning it clockwise about 5-7 turns.

4 Turn the regulator screw clockwise to increase pressure. The needle on

the gauge starts to climb. Set the gauge to 10-12 PSI.

Adjustment lock nut

Regulator screw

5 When the tank is at the correct pressure, tighten the adjustment lock

nut by turning it counter-clockwise.

6 Allow several minutes for the keg to pressurize. The gauge may show a

drop in pressure while this happens. Adjust as needed.

Note: Listen for a hissing sound at all connections to determine if there are any leaks.

7 Plug the kegerator into a 120V, 60Hz, 15A grounded outlet.

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

7

See "Tips" for information about the best temperature for your beer type.
1 Press the °F/°C button to switch between Fahrenheit or Celsius.

Quick Cool

half-full

1-1.5”

45°

90°

USE DIFFERENT GLASSES FOR DIFFERENT BEERS

You wouldn’t believe how much a proper glass and temperature will change
the taste of your beer.

Lagers

(35-40° F)

Often labeled simply

as "beer." Examples
include Budweiser,

Stella Artois, Beck's,

Corona, Heineken,

and Foster's.

Stouts

(50° F)

Dark beers made

using roasted malt or

barley. Examples

include porters and

Guinness.

Ales

(45-50° F)

Includes brown ales

(such as Newcastle),

golden ales, pale

ales (IPA), mild ale,

and barley wines.

Craft Beers

(38-41° F)

Includes craft, micro,

and nano brewery

beers, often only

available regionally

or locally.

PREVENTING BAD BEER

PROBLEM

Too much head

Flat beer. No
head.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Improper regulator setting

Pressure build up

Warm beer

Improper pour

Greasy Glasses

Improper pour

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Make sure that the (CO2) pressure is between 10

and 12 PSI.

Activate the pressure relief valve located on the

sankey keg coupler for three seconds.

Make sure the temperature is between 34ºF and

38° F.

Open the tap quickly and completely.

Wash glasses thoroughly, then air dry. Rinse in

fresh cold water just before serving.

Open the tap quickly and completely.

4 Insert the keg into the kegerator.

Sankey keg coupler

2 Press - or + to adjust the temperature (32°F to 50°F/0°C to 10°C), then

let the kegerator cool for 48 hours.

Quick Cool

3 After the kegerator is fully cooled, press - or + to adjust to the

temperature you want. The kegerator may take a few hours to stabilize
after adjusting the temperature.

Note: Press Quick Cool to cool the kegerator to its lowest setting. The icon

appears and the kegerator cools for 24 hours. Press - or + to exit quick cool mode
early.

Abnormal beer

taste and/or smell.

Not enough pressure

System requires cleaning

Old beer

Increase the pressure or rell the CO2 tank if empty.

Refer to the manual section on “Maintaining your

kegerator/beverage cooler.”

Buy a new keg.

ONEYEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Visit www.insigniaproducts.com for details.

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