Perlick DS32B Service Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

SINGLE KEG BEER DISPENSER

MODELS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

To register your product, visit our web site at
(www.perlick.com). Click on “Commercial”, then
“Service”. You will see the link to “Warranty Registration
Form”. You must complete and submit this form or the
installation date will revert back to the ship Date.

C

US

□ DP32B
□ DP32S
□ DS32B
□ DS32S

Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................ 1

Preparing the cabinet for use

Parts List / Suggested Tools ...................................... 2

Plumbing.................................................................... 2

Electrical .................................................................... 2

Uncrating and Inspection ........................................... 2

Installing Casters ....................................................... 2

Leveling the Cabinet .................................................. 2

Installing the Faucet and Dispensing Head ............... 2

Tapping

Connecting the Keg Coupler ..................................... 3

Tapping a Single Valve Keg ....................................... 3

CO2 Information ........................................................ 4

This manual has been prepared to assist you in the
installation of your Cabinet and to acquaint you with
its operation and maintenance.

We dedicate considerable time to ensure that our
products provide the highest level of customer
satisfaction. If service is required, your dealer can
provide you with a list of qualified service agents. For
your own protection, never return merchandise for
credit without our approval.

We thank you for selecting a Perlick product and
assure you of our continuing interest in your
satisfaction.

WARNING: When lifting, the full weight of the
cabinet must be supported. Lift from the cabinet
base and not from the top. Improper lifting can
result in severe damage to the cabinet.

8300 West Good Hope Road • Milwaukee, WI 53223 • Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]

Toll Free 800.558.5592 • E-Mail [e-mail] • www.perlick.com

Temperature

Beer Temperature ...................................................... 5

Temperature Control .................................................. 5

Adjusting the Temperature ......................................... 5

Cleaning

Cleaning the Beer System ......................................... 6

Cleaning the Cabinet ................................................. 6

Cleaning the Condenser ............................................ 6

General Information

How to Pour the Perfect Beer .................................... 7

Troubleshooting ......................................................... 8

Replacement Parts .................................................... 9

Wiring Diagram ........................................................ 11

Form No. Z2268
Rev. 09.13.2011

SINGLE KEG BEER DISPENSER

SINGLE KEG BEER DISPENSER

Operation/Installation Manual

Operation/Installation Manual

Parts List

■ Casters*

■ Faucet Standard

■ Faucet Head Assembly

■ Spanner Wrench for Faucet

■ Black Connector Hose 3⁄16” x 3’

■ 5⁄16” Air Hose

■ Bag of Miscellaneous Parts

■ Plastic Waste Bottle*

* Portable Model Only

Suggested Tools

■ Casters*

■ Faucet Standard

■ Faucet Head Assembly

■ Spanner Wrench for Faucet

■ Black Connector Hose 3⁄16” x 3’

■ 5⁄16” Air Hose

■ Bag of Miscellaneous Parts

■ Plastic Waste Bottle*
* Portable Model Only

Plumbing

Portable Model

No plumbing connections are required. Condensate
from the cooling coil is automatically evaporated.
Beer Drainer waste is accumulated in the plastic bottle
installed inside the cabinet.

Underbar Model

Features a oor drain with a 3⁄4” female pipe thread
connection for disposal of both condensate and
beer waste. Remove bottom 1” NPS or side 3⁄4”
drain plug attach male pipe to create external drain.

Electrical

The cabinet must be connected to a separately
fused power source (see electrical specication
plate) and grounded in accordance with National
and Local Electrical Codes. Caution: Do not
attempt to operate the equipment on any other
power source than that listed on the Electrical
Specication plate.

Uncrating and Inspection

The cabinet must be connected to a separately
fused power source (see electrical specication
plate) and grounded in accordance with National
and Local Electrical Codes. Caution: Do not
attempt to operate the equipment on any other
power source than that listed on the Electrical
Specication plate.

Installing Casters (Portable Models Only)

Attach four casters to the cabinet bottom; rigid
casters at the rear and swivel casters on the
front. Use the supplied 1⁄4”- 20 x 3⁄4” hex head
self-tapping machine screws.

Leveling the Cabinet

When the cabinet is in place, check installation
with carpenter’s level. When perfectly level,
accumulated water will drain out. A slight pitch
to the drain side will not harm the cabinet. Water
may accumulate if cabinet is pitched to the
opposite side.

Installing the Faucet and
Dispensing Head

Before you begin: Wash dispensing head and
faucet.
Flush beer, dispensing head and faucet lines
with fresh water.

■ Apply RTV around the base of the dispensing
head to seal it to the top. Align the dispensing
head over the ve holes on the cabinet top
and use the ve stainless steel #10-32 x 13⁄4”
Phillips pan head stainless steel machine
screws to secure standard to cabinet top.
Wipe off excess RTV to complete the seal.

■ Attach faucet to standard using spanner
wrench to tighten coupling. Attach faucet
handle to faucet.

■ Insert exible plastic air hose six to seven
inches into bottom of faucet standard.
Secure hose with tie wrap (supplied).

Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specications without prior notice

2

SINGLE KEG BEER DISPENSER

Operation/Installation Manual

SINGLE KEG BEER DISPENSER

Operation/Installation Manual

WARNING: To avoid compressor damage, after
returning cabinet to an upright position, let unit
stand for 24 hours before plugging it in and running

the unit.

Connecting the Keg Coupler (When supplied

by Perlick)

■ Place one washer into black beer
line connector hose on hex nut side. Screw
connector to stainless steel beverage line on
faucet standard. Tighten with a wrench, but do
not over tighten.

■ Make sure lever handle on the keg coupler is in
the UP (untapped) position. Place one washer
into wing nut end of black beer
line connector hose and thread onto top of keg
coupler. Hand tighten.

■ Place clamp on one end of red air line. Push
end over air valve located inside cabinet.
Tighten clamp with screwdriver. Turn shut-off
valve to OFF (horizontal) position.

■ Place clamp on the other end of red air line and
push over tailpiece on coupler. Tighten clamp
with screwdriver.

Tapping a Single Valve Keg

Single Valve Coupler

CAUTION: Do not use keg coupler as a
handle to lift keg.

Tapping a Single Valve Keg (Sankey)

■ Be sure beer faucet is in closed position.

■ Align keg lugs with lug openings on bottom
of coupler.

■ Turn clockwise 1/4 turn. Pull handle out and
down. Keg is now tapped.

■ Open shut-off valve on air distributor located
inside of the cabinet.
Important: Be sure to close this valve
when untapping keg.

Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specications without prior notice

3

SINGLE KEG BEER DISPENSER

SINGLE KEG BEER DISPENSER

Operation/Installation Manual

Operation/Installation Manual

Connecting the Regulator to the CO2
Cylinder

■ Remove blue plug from regulator tting.
(Note: Do not remove the carbonic washer).

■ Screw regulator onto gas cylinder valve.
Tighten with wrench until vertically straight.
Be sure that shut-off valve (lever) on
regulator is in the OFF (horizontal) position.

■ Place a screw clamp over end of red air line
and push onto regulator tailpiece. Tighten
clamp with a screwdriver.

Adjusting the CO2 Gas Flow

■ Turn regulator adjusting screw
counterclockwise until it turns freely.

■ Turn hand valve counterclockwise on CO2
cylinder to the fully open position.

■ Turn regulator adjusting screw clockwise until
desired pressure is reached (approximately
12-15 lbs.). Tighten stop nut on adjusting screw.

■ Open shut-off valve on bottom of regulator.

CO2 Leak Test

Dilute a small amount of liquid dishwashing soap
and rub the soapy mixture around each
connection. If bubbles appear, tighten connection.

Replacing CO2 Gas Cylinder

■ Turn CO2 hand valve clockwise until seated
and close shut-off valve on regulator.

■ Unscrew regulator from cylinder tting.

■ Replace carbonic washer (Part No. 157F2P),
if needed and reattach regulator to lled
cylinder.

■ Turn CO2 hand valve counterclockwise until
fully open. Turn regulator shut-off valve to
open position.

■ Adjust CO2 gas ow as required, turning
clockwise for higher pressure.

Proper CO2 Handling

ALWAYS...

■ Connect a regulator (reducing valve) to CO2
cylinder.

■ Secure cylinder in upright position whether in
storage or in use.

■ Keep cylinder away from heat. Rupture disc
vents at 122° F. maximum.

■ Ventilate room after high pressure gas leakage.

■ Check the last DOT test date on cylinder neck
before lling. If more than ve years old, the
cylinder must be retested to DOT specications.

■ Be sure CO2 cylinder outlet tting is free of
dust or dirt before attaching regulator.

■ Store CO2 cylinder and regulator assembly
upright.

■ Allow only properly trained and experienced
personnel to handle high pressure gas.

Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specications without prior notice

4

SINGLE KEG BEER DISPENSER

Operation/Installation Manual

SINGLE KEG BEER DISPENSER

Operation/Installation Manual

NEVER...

■ Connect cylinder directly to a keg without a
regulator (reducing valve).

■ Drop or throw regulator or CO2 cylinder.

■ Transport CO2 cylinder in a closed vehicle.

■ Apply oil to a regulator.

■ Shut off CO2 cylinder when not in use. You will
not save gas by doing so!

■ Allow untrained, inexperienced personnel to
handle high pressure gas.

WARNING: Failure to heed this warning
could result in personal injury or death.

TEMPERATURE

One of the most common causes of dispensing problems is improper temperature. Draft beer should be
stored at a temperature between 32°F and 38°F. At warmer temperatures, beer will foam. At temperatures
lower than 30°F, beer will freeze. When beer freezes, the alcohol in the beer may separate and cause
beer to be cloudy with an “off” taste.

HOW TEMPERATURE DRAFT AFFECTS BEER

Freezes

28° 30° 32° 34° 36° 38° 40°

Draft beer is not pasteurized and must be kept cool at all times.

Ideal

Foams

42°

44°

Refrigeration and Temperature
Control

The Partymaster Dispenser is equipped with a
heavy-duty refrigeration system designed to
automatically maintain a storage temperature of
approximately 38 degrees F.

Adjusting the Temperature

The temperature control is inside the cabinet on
the right-hand side of the evaporator fan panel
assembly. You will need a screwdriver to turn the
adjusting screw. Make small adjustments until the
desired temperature is achieved.

■ Colder Temperatures:
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise (to the right).

■ Warmer Temperatures:
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise
(to the left).

In normal operation the condensing unit will turn
on and off, depending on the cooling load
required. The condenser fan motor turns off and
on with the condensing unit. The evaporator fan
motor runs continuously. The fan motors are
lifetime lubricated and will require no oiling.

Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specications without prior notice

5

SINGLE KEG BEER DISPENSER

Operation/Installation Manual

NOTE: Cabinet Temperatures lower than
34° will not allow for proper defrosting of the
evaporator coil. If defrosting is necessary,
turn the control knob to the OFF position until
coil is defrosted.

Cleaning the Beer System

The entire beer system, to include the faucet,
exible beer line and tapping devices must be
cleaned at regular intervals. We recommend
ushing the entire system with fresh water
immediately after a keg has been emptied.
Once each month the system should be cleaned
chemically.

It is recommended that you purchase Perlick’s
Pump Type Sterilizer, as shown below. It is
equipped with an adapter that attaches directly to
the faucet shank in lieu of the faucet.

fermentation may take place. The beer faucet
may exhibit a white colored substance (yeast
build up) if not cleaned on a regular basis.

■ Beer Stone:
All beer contains calcium which is present from
the grains used in the brewing process. It is an
important natural material in draft systems in that
as it oxidizes it coats the internal parts of the beer
lines and equipment. The beer stone will continue
to build if the system is not cleaned properly or
regularly and can cause drawing problems if it
begins to ake off. Beer stone is present if one
can see a brownish color on the faucet or inner
wall of the beer line, or tobacco- like akes in the
beer.

Cleaning the Cabinet

Use a mild detergent and water to clean the
inside and outside of the cabinet. Dry thoroughly.
Never use a scouring pad or abrasive cleanser.

PART NO. DESCRIPTION

63797 Beer Line Cleaning Kit

BLC32 32oz Cleaner

BLC4 4oz Cleaner

Cleaning the draft beer system will help to eliminate
the buildup of the following materials:

■ Bacteria:
Beer is an excellent food for bacteria (none of
which is harmful). Proper conditions may begin
the growth of bacteria in draft beer and on the
beer faucet. By regular cleaning, we prevent
this bacterial buildup and maintain the quality
of the draft beer. Greenish or yellowish colored
material on the faucet may indicate bacterial
growth.

■ Yeast:
All domestic draft beers contain a small amount
of yeast which remains in the beer from the
fermentation process. When the temperature of
draft beer exceeds 50° a process of secondary

Note: An industrial strength, commercial
cleaner can be used to clean the outside of
painted cabinets.

Cleaning the Condenser

Use a long handled, stiff brush to clean the dirt
from the front surface of the condenser. Keeping
the condenser free from dust and dirt will ensure
efcient operation.

Caution: Do not bend the ns while brushing
the front of the condenser.

Condenser

The condenser (located behind the back cover)
should be inspected every 30 days and cleaned,
if necessary. Failure to keep the condenser clean
will cause a loss in condensing unit efciency.

Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specications without prior notice

6

SINGLE KEG BEER DISPENSER

How to Pour the Perfect Beer

Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specications without prior notice

7

SINGLE KEG BEER DISPENSER

Troubleshooting

Beer Service Problems

Wild Beer

Dispensed beer either has too much foam or is all
foam.

Causes

■ Beer has been dispensed improperly-

Solution: See pouring instructions on page

12.

■ Regulator pressure is set too high

■ Warm keg temperature-

Solution: Keg must be colder than 40°F.
Target temperature is between 36°F and
38°F.

■ Cabinet door is opened and closed frequently
and the temperature is warmer than 38°F-

Solution: Adjust temperature to between
36°F and 38°F.

■ Kinks, dents or obstructions in the line

■ Using oddly shaped glasses. Frosted, waxed
or styrofoam containers also may cause
foaming.

■ Dispenser has been turned off for a long period
of time.

Cloudy Beer

Beer in glass appears hazy, not clear.

Causes

■ Dirty glassware

■ Dirty faucet or beer line

■ Frozen or nearly frozen beer

■ Old beer

■ Beer than has not been refrigerated for a long
period of time

Beer and CO2 Facts

■ Beer foam is 25% liquid beer and 75% CO2 gas.
Don’t waste it!

■ Most people prefer beer stored at 38°F.

■ Beer lines and faucets require regular cleaning
(see cleaning instructions on page 10).

■ A fully-charged 4.2lb CO2 cylinder will dispense
approximately 5-1/2 or 6-1/2 barrels.

■ CO2 gas gives beer its sparkling effervescence.
It also gives beer its creamy head of foam.

■ Faucet is bad, dirty or in a worn condition.

■ Regulator malfunction

Flat Beer

Foamy head disappears quickly; beer lacks
brewery fresh flavor.

Causes

■ Dirty glassware

■ CO2 pressure is too low, due to leak or pressure
setting.

■ CO2 is turned off at night

■ Cooler is too cold

■ CO2 leak or defective (sticking) check valve

■ Sluggish CO2 regulator

Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specications without prior notice

8

SINGLE KEG BEER DISPENSER

Replacement Parts

MODEL NO. DP32S & DS32S

Item Description Part No.

1 Compressor for R134a 63778

2 Condenser fan motor 63807

3 Condenser fan motor bracket 65166-1

4 Condenser fan blade 63808

5 Side panel 66215-1SS

6 Front grille RG-NL2

7 Condenser 65528

8 Evaporator fan blade - 4” 63461

9 Evaporator fan motor C15239A

10 Evaporator assembly - complete 66295

11 Top assembly RT-NL2

12 Temperature control 61271

13 Door assembly RD-NL2

14 Magnetic door gasket 66237-4

15 Door sill 65500-1

16 Door handle 65609-2

17 Swivel caster 57788

18 Waste bottle C24392-1

19 Waste bottle holder 68191-1

20 Drip pan assembly 65507

20A Drain insert 65510-1

21 Dispensing head draft arm complete w/Faucet 63251

21A Faucet 408X

Parts Not Shown on Drawing

Power cord 65531

Top evaporator wire harness 65532

Liquid and suction line assembly 65529

Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specications without prior notice

9

SINGLE KEG BEER DISPENSER

Replacement Parts

For Single Valve Keg Coupler
(Series D)

Item
No.

1 32499B Probe assembly

2 40184-1 Probe body

3 31080-2P Ball

4 43641-1 Ball retainer

5 31087-2P Probe washer

6 31089-2P “O” Ring - 3-per assembly

7 65800 Body

8 23682-2P Check valve

9 157R2P Washer

10 2068-1 Tailpiece

11 2026 Coupling nut

12 31088-2P Bottom seal washer

13 67045-1 Retaining screw

14 67066 Yoke assembly w/lock

15 67042 Yoke assembly standard

16 32474-1 Wrench

Part No. Description

11

10

4

3

1

2

13

6

8

9

12

5

14

15

7

16

Miscellaneous

Part No. Description

157L2P Beer line connector gasket

33-22-2P CO

1392R Red air hose

529/529TR Beer hose

2928F Twin gauge CO

31089-2P “O” Ring - 3-per assembly

2 tank washer

2 regulator

Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specications without prior notice

10

SINGLE KEG BEER DISPENSER

Wiring Diagram

Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specications without prior notice

11

SINGLE KEG BEER DISPENSER

Reversing Door Hinge

Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specications without prior notice

12

NOTES

Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specications without prior notice

Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specications without prior notice

13

13

Form No.####

Rev. ##.##.####

Generations of

Excellence

8300 West Good Hope Road • Milwaukee, WI 53223 • Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]

Toll Free 800.558.5592 • E-Mail [e-mail] • www.perlick.com

Form No. Z2268
Rev. 09.13.2011