Perlick H Series User Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

BEER DISPENSERS

MODEL NOS.

H Series

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Fill out the enclosed warranty card and mail to the
Perlick Corporation to register the warranty. If the
card is not returned, the warranty period will begin
from the date the equipment is shipped from the
factory.

This manual has been prepared to assist you in the
installation of your Direct Draw Dispenser 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.

Table of Contents

Cabinet Specifications...........................................2

Preparing the Cabinet............................................3

Placing the Cabinet................................................3

Cleaning the Cabinet..... ........................................4

Cleaning the Condenser........................................4

Temperature Conrol...............................................4

Installing the Dispensing Head..............................5

Connecting the CO2 Cylinder.................................6

Replacing a CO
Handling CO
TEMPERATURE

Beer Temperature..................................................7

CLEANING

Cleaning the Beer Lines.........................................8

GENERAL INFORMATION

Troubleshooting......................................................9

Door Switching Instructions..................................10

Tap Mounting Hole Location................................11

Pouring a Perfect Glass of Beer..........................12

Low Profine Coupler.............................................13

Keg Capacity and Location..................................14

2 Gas Cylinder..............................7

2 Gas.................................................7

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Form No. Z2259

Rev. 11.22.06

Beer Dispensers

Preparing the Cabinet – Beer Dispensers

Uncrating and Inspection

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

Plumbing

No plumbing connections are required. Condensate
from the cooling coil is automatically evaporated
through a condensate pan located in the
condensing unit section.

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.

Placing the Cabinet

To assure maximum performance, fresh air must be
allowed to circulate through the machinery
compartment. Do not place anything in front of the
cabinet that would obstruct air flow at these grilles.
Do not place the unit in an unventilated small room.

Cabinet should be leveled front to back and side
to side.

Installing Casters or Legs (optional)

Attach casters or legs to the mounting bracket with
the lockwashers and 1/4-20 hex head nuts provided.
Attach bracket and leg/caster assembly to the side of
the cabinet base using the 1/4-20 hex head self­tapping machine screws provided.

Anti-tip (without Legs or Casters)

To prevent the cabinet from tipping forward and
to provide a stable installation, the cabinet must be
secured in place with an anti-tip device.

A set of metal anti-tip brackets and installation screws
(#10-3/4" wood screw) are supplied. These brackets
should be attached to the floor, at the back of the
cabinet; each bracket located to catch each rear
leveling leg when the cabinet is pushed backward into
position.

THE ANTI-TIP BRACKETS MUST CATCH EACH OF
THE LEVELING LEGS TO HAVE A STABLE AND
SAFE INSTALLATION.

Some installation sites might need to be modified to
provide a secure surface for attaching the bracket.
Refer to the illustration below for anti-tip mounting
bracket locations.

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

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Operation Instructions – Beer Dispensers

For sanitation purposes, it may be necessary to seal
the base of the cabinet to the floor. This
can be accomplished by laying a bead of silicone
sealant between the base of the cabinet and the floor
as shown by the figure below.

When sealing the cabinet to the floor, make sure that
the louvered front grill plate can still be removed for
condenser maintenence and cleaning

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.
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 efficient
operation.
CAUTION: Do not bend the fins while brushing the
front of the condenser.

Temperature Control

An adjustable temperature control is located inside
the cabinet on the evaporator fan panel assembly.
Approximate temperature operating range: 32° F.
minimum and 42° F. maximum. Make adjustments
as shown to attain the desired temperature.
 Colder Temperatures: Turn the adjusting

screw clockwise (to the right).

 Warmer Temperatures: Turn the adjusting

screw counterclockwise (to the left).

 Temperature Control “OFF”: Turn the adjusting

screw completely counterclockwise to the “O”
position until a click is noted.

The condenser fan and the evaporator fan motor turns
off and on with the compressor.

Avoiding Stainless Steel Corrosion

Corrosion can be prevented by following product
cautions, cleaning instructions and avoiding use of
certain chemicals or objects which will cause
stainless steel corrosion.

STAINLESS STEEL ENEMY

• Steel wool or steel scouring pads

• Cherry/Orange/Olive juice

• Chlorine Bleach

• Sharp Objects

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

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HOME TAPPED CABINET

INSTALLING DISPENSING HEAD AND FAUCET

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Wash tapping devices thoroughly. Flush beer and faucet

lines and tapping device (keg coupler) with fresh water

1) Apply silicone around the base of the
dispensing head to seal it to the top.
Align the dispensing head over the

DISPENSING HEAD

mounting holes on the cabinet top and
secure using screws.

Wipe off excess silicone to

complete the seal.

2) Attach faucet to dispensing head using
spanner wrench to tighten coupling.
Attach faucet handle to the faucet.

DRAINER

APPLY SILICONE TO

BOTTOM PERIMETER

FAUCET LEAD

ALL HOSE CONNECTIONS

USE WORM-DRIVE HOSE

CLAMPS

View enlarged for clarity

KEG COUPLER

*NOTE
Image does not accurately reflect positions of the different elements
within the unit. Positions and hose lengths shown are to clearly

illustrate proper connection methods only.

BEER CONNECTION

KEG

FLANGE SLEEVE

AIR DISTRIBUTOR

CO2 TANK &
REGULATOR

DISTRIBUTOR IS ONLY ON
MULTIPLE KEG UNITS, EACH
KEG IS CONNECTED TO A
VALVE ON THE AIR
DISTRIBUTOR. SINGLE KEG IS
CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE
REGULATOR

Form No. Z2259
Rev. 1.17.05

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

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Installation and Tapping – Beer Dispensers

CO2
PRESSURE
GAUGE

CO2
GAS
DRUM

REGULATOR
FITTING

REGULATOR
ADJUSTING
SCREW

FITTING FOR
RED AIR HOSE

SHUT-OFF VALVE
(BLACK LEVER IN
CLOSED POSITION)

HAND
VALVE

PERLICK

PSI

10

50

0

60

20

40

30

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 lever 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.

Connecting the Regulator to the
CO2 Cylinder

■

Remove blue plug from regulator fitting.
(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.

Tapping a Single Valve Keg (Sankey):

Step 1

Single Valve Keg Coupler

Step 3

Step 2

■

■

■

■

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 divider located inside
of the cabinet.

Important: Be sure to close this valve

when untapping keg.

Adjusting the CO2 Gas Flow

■

Turn regulator adjusting screw counterclockwise
until it turns freely.

■

Turn hand valve counterclockwise on CO
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.

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

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Installation and Tapping – Beer Dispensers

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

■

Tur n CO

.

close shut-off valve on regulator.

■

Unscrew regulator from cylinder fitting.

■

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

■

Tur n CO 2 hand valve counterclockwise until
fully open. Turn regulator shut-off valve to
open position.

■

Adjust CO2 gas flow as required, turning
clockwise for higher pressure.

Failure to heed the warnings on this page
could result in personal injury or death.

Beverage systems pressur­ized with carbon dioxide or
nitrogen must be equipped
with two safety relief
valves; one at the cylinder
regulator and the other in
the gas line upstream on
the product tanks.

2 hand valve clockwise until seated and

Proper CO2 Handling

ALWAYS...

■

Connect a regulator (reducing valve) to

2 cylinder.

CO

■

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 filling. If more than five years old, the
cylinder must be retested to DOT specifications.

■

Be sure CO2 cylinder outlet fitting 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.

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.

Temperature

One of the most common causes of dispensing
problems is improper temperature. Draft beer
should be stored at a temperature between 32° and
38°. At warmer temperatures, beer will foam.

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

At temperatures lower than 30° F., beer will freeze.
When beer freezes, the alcohol in the beer may
separate and cause the beer to be cloudy with an
“off” taste.

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Cleaning the Beer System – Beer Dispensers

The entire beer system, to include the faucet, flexible
beer line and tapping devices must be cleaned at
regular intervals. We recommend flushing 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. It is also
available with a slip coupling for those who choose
to clean their faucets in place.

Part Nos. Description

887P
887PSC
848A33 33oz Liquid alkaline cleaner.

1

⁄2 Gallon sterilizer w/faucet coupling.

1

⁄2 Gallon sterilizer w/slip coupling.

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

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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

No. 887P

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
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. This thin coat of
beer stone helps prevent the beer from picking
up strong metallic or plastic flavors as it flows
through the system. 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 flake off. Beer stone is
present if one can see a brownish color on the
faucet or inner wall of the beer line, or tobacco­like flakes in the beer.

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

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Trouble Shooting – Beer Dispensers

Beer Service Problems

■

Wild Beer:

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

CAUSES:

■

Beer has been dispensed improperly.
Solution: See pouring instructions
on page 8.

■

Regulator pressure is set too high.

■

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

■

Cabinet door is opened and closed
frequently and temperature is warmer
than 38° F.
Solution: Adjust temperature to between
36° and 38° F.

■

Kinks, dents or obstructions in the line.

■

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

■

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

■

Faucet is bad, dirty or in a worn condition.

■

Regulator malfunction.

■

Cloudy Beer:

Beer in glass appears hazy, not clear.

CAUSES:

■

Dirty glass.

■

Dirty faucet or beer line.

■

Frozen or nearly frozen beer.

■

Old beer.

■

Beer that has not been refrigerated for a
long period of time.

Beer and CO2 Facts

Keg No. of No. of No. of No. of Full Keg
Size Gallons Oz. Cases 12Oz. Weight

Quarter 7
Half 15

■

Beer foam is 25% liquid beer and 75% CO2

3

⁄4 992 3.445 105 87 lbs.

1

⁄2 1,984 6.889 210 161 lbs.

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 7).

■

A fully-charged 4.2 lb. CO2 cylinder will
dispense approximately 5

■

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

Servings

1

⁄2 to 61⁄2 half barrels.

■

Flat Beer:

Foamy head disappears quickly; beer lacks
brewery fresh flavor.

AUSES:

C

■

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 specifications without prior notice.

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Door Switching Instructions – Beer Dispensers

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

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Tap Mounting Hole Location – Beer Dispensers

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

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Pouring a Perfect Glass of Beer – Beer Dispensers

➠

STEP 1

Start with a clean glass.
Place the glass at a
45° angle, one inch
below faucet. Do not
let the glass touch the
faucet. Open the faucet
all the way.

STEP 2

After the glass has

reached half full,

gradually bring the

glass to the upright

➠

STEP 3

Let the remaining beer
run straight down the
middle of the glass.
This ensures proper
release of CO
producing a 3⁄4” to 1”
foam head.

2 by

➠

position

STEP 4

Close the faucet quickly

and completely.

➠

Form No. Z2259

Rev. 11.22.06

Keg Capacity and Location – Beer Dispensers

Single-door Unit

.

CO2 tank

Capable of holding
either (1) 1/4 barrel
Or (2) 1/6 barrels
Positioned as shown

Two-door Unit

Keg

For holding a ¼ barrel in the first
compartment, the bottom shelf is
always need

Capable of holding
either (1) 1/4 barrel
Or (2) 1/6 barrels in
the first
compartment
Positioned as shown

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

Second compartment can hold up to
(1) 1/2 barrel, or (1) 1/4 barrel, or (3)
1/6 barrels. Shelving can be provided
in the first compartment if desired

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