Perlick DS84S User Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

DIRECT DRAW SELFCONTAINED

MODEL: DS SERIES

US

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.

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.

C

Table of Contents

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

Preparing the cabinet for use

List of included parts.................................................. 2

Tools required ............................................................ 2

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

Installing Casters or Legs .......................................... 2

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

Electrical .................................................................... 3

Tapping

Connecting the Keg coupler ...................................... 3

Tapping the keg ......................................................... 3

Connecting the regulator ........................................... 4

Adjusting gas  ow...................................................... 4

CO2 Leak test ............................................................ 4

Replacing the CO2 Gas Cylinder ............................... 4

Handling the CO2 Gas Cylinder.............................. 4/5

Temperature

Beer temperature....................................................... 6

Temperature Control .................................................. 6

Adjusting the temperature ......................................... 6

Cleaning the Beer System

Cleaning the cabinet .................................................. 7

Cleaning the condenser............................................. 7

Pouring a perfect glass of beer.................................. 8

Troubleshooting: Beer Service .................................. 9

Replacement parts ............................................. 10/11

Wiring diagram ........................................................ 12

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.

Form No. Z2280

Rev. 11.29.10

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

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

Systems and Products for the Food Service and Beverage Industries Since 1917

PREPARING THE CABINET FOR USE

Direct Draw Dispensers Self-Contained

PARTS LIST

■ Faucet Standard

■ Faucet Head Assembly

■ Black Connector Hose 3/16” x 3’

■ 5/16” Air Hose

■ Spanner Wrench

■ Bag of Miscellaneous Parts

SUGGESTED TOOLS REQUIRED

■ #2 Phillips Screwdriver

■ Spanner Wrench (included)

■ #10 Cresent Wrench

■ 9/16” Allen Wrench

■ 5/16” & 3/8” Nut Driver

■ Power Driver

UNCRATING AND INSPECTING

Remove all crating material before operating.
Carefully inspect cabinet for hidden damage. If
damage is discovered, le your claim immediately
with the transportation company. Perlick is not
responsible for damage in transit.

PLACING THE CABINET

Push the cabinet into place using rollers when
necessary. Important: Proper air flow around
the condensing unit is necessary for efficient
operation. Never obstruct the air flow in and out
of the condesning unit.

LEVELING THE CABINET

INSTALLING THE FAUCET &
DISPENSING HEAD

Before you begin: Wash tapping devices and
faucet. Flush beer, tapping device 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 holes on the cabinet top and
use screws provided 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 flexible plastic air hose six to seven
inches into bottom of faucet standard.

■ Secure hose with tie wrap (supplied).

PLUMBING

The floor drain in the right rear corner is
equipped with a 3/4” female pipe thread
connection with side of bottom access for beer
drainer waste.

■ Remove either side or bottom drain plug with
an allen wrench and attach a 3/4” male pipe
(provided by plumber) to an external drain
connection.

Evaporator condensate has been plumbed to
a condensate pan located in the compressor
housing.

When the cabinet is in place, check installation
with carpenter’s level. When level front to back
and left to right, accumulated water will drain out
of the cabinet evaporator drain.

INSTALLING CASTERS OR LEGS

Attach casters or legs to cabinet bottom in holes
provided. Use the supplied 1/4”-20 x 3/4” hex
head self-tapping machine screws.

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

Form No.Z2278
Rev. 11.29.10

CAUTION: Do NOT overtighten drain fitting
as it may damage the threads!

NOTE: The end of the CO2 line extends
through a sleeve on the side of the cabinet in
the machinery compartment. Connect this line
to the pressure supply with a hose and fitting.

2

PREPARING THE CABINET FOR USE

OUT

DOWN

1/4

TURN



OUT

DOWN

1/4

TURN



WN

Direct Draw Dispensers Self-Contained

ELECTRICAL

The cabinet must be connected to a separately
fused power source (see electrical specification
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 specification
plate!

INSTALLING AND TAPPING

Direct Draw Dispensers Self-Contained

CONNECTING THE KEG COUPLER when
supplied by Perlick)

■ Place one brown leather 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 level handle on the keg coupler
is in the UP (untapped) position. Place one
brown leather 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.

CAUTION: Do NOT use keg coupler as a
handle to lift keg!

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

TAPPING A SINGLE VALVE KEG Sankey)

Single Valve

Coupler

Step 1

OUT

DO

■ Be sure beer faucet is in closed position.

■ Align keg lug with lug openings on bottom of

■ Turn clockwise 1/4 turn. Pull handle out and

■ Open shut-ff valve on air divider located

Step 2

coupler.

down. Keg is now tapped.

inside of the cabinet.

1/4

TURN

Step 3

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

Form No.Z2278

Rev. 11.29.10

INSTALLATION AND TAPPING

Direct Draw Dispensers Self-Contained

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 (black 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.

CO2
PRESSURE
GAUGE

FITTING FOR
RED AIR HOSE

SHUT-OFF VALVE
(BLACK LEVER IN
CLOSED POSITION)

REGULATOR
FITTING

30

20

40

PERLICK

50

10

PSI

60

0

REGULATOR
ADJUSTING
SCREW

HAND
VALVE

CO2
GAS
DRUM

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, tighen connection.

REPLACING THE CO2 GAS CYLINDER

■ Turn the CO2 hand valve clockwise until seated

and close shut-o 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-o valve to open
position.

■ Adjust CO2 gas ow as required, turning

clockwise for higher pressue.

PROPER CO2 HANDLING

ALWAYS...

■ Connect a regulator (reducing valve) to CO
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.

2

Form No.Z2278
Rev. 11.29.10

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

4

INSTALLATION AND TAPPING

PROPER CO2 HANDLING (cont...)

NEVER...

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

■ Drop or throw regulator or CO

■ 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.

CAUTION: Failure to heed this warning
could result in personal injury or death!

2 cylinder.

Direct Draw Dispensers Self-Contained

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

5

Form No.Z2278

Rev. 11.29.10