Insignia NS-BK2TSS6 Quick Setup Guide
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
Dual-Tap Beer
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 to the four 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 Align the holes in the draft arm with the holes in the gasket, then
attach the draft arm to the worktop with the four screws provided.
5 Attach the black plastic beer tap handles to the top of the faucet,
tightening by hand. Hold the silver ring snug so it does not move.
Kegerator/Beverage
Cooler
NS-BK2TSS6
Congratulations on your purchase! Your NS-BK2TSS6 kegerator/beverage cooler
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.
FEATURES
• Dual taps for multiple kegs
• Convertible to refrigerator/beverage cooler
• Adjustable thermostat for ideal temperature
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 kegs of beer
(1/2 barrel size
or smaller)
Assembling your kegerator
INSTALLING THE CASTERS OPTIONAL
1
1 Tip the kegerator/beverage cooler 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 remove the casters and use the front feet.
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/beverage cooler (closest
to the door).
4 Install the other two casters in the rear positions on the bottom of the
kegerator/beverage cooler.
Front
Metal washers
Beer tap handles
Draft arm assembly
Wing nut and beer tube
Beer gasket screws
Beer gasket
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, be sure to review important
safety tips in the manual.
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
REGULATOR & TANK
2
regulator.
2
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/beverage
cooler into place or step on the back to unlock the kegerator/beverage
cooler.
ATTACHING THE GUARD RAIL
2
Place the guard rail into the holes on the top of the kegerator.
Keg couplers
Shut-o valve
Hose clamp
CO2 gas lines
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
nut onto the tank valve and tightening with an adjustable wrench.
Tank
valve
regulator to the CO2 tank by screwing the regulator
2
Regulator
nut
1 Beer tap handles
2 Thermostat
3 Draft arm assembly
4 Guardrail
5 Drip tray (2 pieces)
6 Worktop
7 Keg couplers (2)
8 CO
9 CO
10 Bolt and nut for retainer
11 CO2 tank retainer
12 CO
tank regulator
2
tank (shipped empty)
2
gas lines
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 with screws (4)
17 Hose clamp
18 CO
19 Extra valve washers (2 of each)
20 Wire shelf
21 Wire half-shelf
22 Metal wrench (for cleaning)
23 Casters (2)
back tank retainer
2
5 Slide the CO
cooler and 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
cooler to provide for extra space inside the unit. Refer to the manual
for additional information.
tank through the retainer inside the kegerator/beverage
2
tank retainer on the back of the kegerator/beverage
2
Assembling your kegerator (cont.)
0
INSTALLING THE KEG COUPLER
5
This kegerator accepts almost all brand name kegs, except for Coors.
Here's what will t in your kegerator:
BARREL
SIZE
HOW MANY
WILL FIT
GALLONS
12 oz
GLASSES
TIP: Keg sizes change so be sure to measure the inside of your kegerator and kegs to get a
perfect t.
*You can have a 1/4 (slim), and a 1/6 or 1/4 (slim), and a 1/8 in your kegerator at the same time.
1/2 1/4
(short, pony)
1 1 2* 2
15.5
164
7.8 5.2
82 55
1/4
(slim)
1*
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.
1 Insert the 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 keg coupler.
Keg coupler
2 Insert the beer tube into the top of the keg coupler. Tighten the wing
nut.
Beer tube
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
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
(55° F)
Dark beers made
using roasted malt or
barley. Examples
include porters and
Guinness.
Ales
(45-55° 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.
Wing nut
Keg coupler
3 Repeat steps 1-2 if you have a second keg.
4 Pull the black handle on the 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.
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/beverage cooler into a 120V, 60Hz, 15Amp
grounded outlet.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
7
The optimum temperature for serving draught beer is between 34° F -
38° F (1.1° C - 3.3° C).
1 Plug in your kegerator, set the thermostat to maximum (6), then let it
run for 48 hours before making any temperature adjustments.
Back of kegerator/beverage cooler
PREVENTING BAD BEER
PROBLEM
Too much head
Flat beer. No
head.
Abnormal beer
taste and/or smell.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Improper regulator setting
Pressure build up
Warm beer
Improper pour
Greasy Glasses
Improper pour
Not enough pressure
System requires cleaning
Old beer
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Make sure that the (CO2) pressure is between 10
and 12 PSI.
Activate the pressure relief valve located on the 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.
Increase the pressure or rell the CO2 tank if empty.
Refer to the manual section on “Maintaining your
kegerator/beverage cooler.”
Buy a new keg.
5 Insert the keg(s) into the cooler.
Keg coupler
2 After it is fully cooled, adjust the thermostat to the desired
temperature.
3 Turn the thermostat to the OFF position to turn o your kegerator.
Turning the thermostat OFF stops the cooling cycle but does not shut
o the power to your cooler.
Note: If the kegerator/beverage cooler is unplugged or loses power, wait three to
ve minutes before restarting it. If you try to restart before this time delay, the
kegerator will not start.
To change the thermostat setting, adjust it one increment at a time. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments.
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