Troubleshooting
Problem: Beer flow is slower with Smart Coupler
than with standard Perlick coupler.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SMART COUPLER with Empty Keg Sensor
Probable Cause: Beer Flow Control Handle is in CLEAN position.
Solution: Slowly turn Beer Flow Control Handle to ON position.
Problem: Beer does not flow after keg is tapped.
Probable Cause: Smart Coupler has locked up.
Solution: First, turn Beer Flow Control Handle to OFF position then
turn Beer Flow Control Handle to CLEAN position. Wait
five seconds then turn Beer Flow Control Handle to
ON position.
Probable Cause: Beer Flow Control Handle is OFF.
Solution: Turn Beer Flow Control Handle to CLEAN position.
Wait five seconds then turn Beer Flow Control Handle to
ON position.
Probable Cause: Probe or Smart Coupler is dirty.
Solution: Clean Smart Coupler.
Probable Cause: Out of gas.
Solution: Reestablish gas flow.
Problem: Excessive foam.
Probable Cause: Beer temperature too high. Excessive beer flow rate. Beer
is over-carbonated
Solution: These problems are not caused by the Smart Coupler.
Follow established procedures to correct the problem.
Part No.
■■ 26000F
The Smart Coupler* combines a
standard Perlick single-valve keg
coupler with a specially-designed
keg sensor that eliminates the
line loss that normally follows
every empty keg. Fresh kegs can
be drawn off immediately. The
beer lines are always full of beer.
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Saves time
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Smart Coupler with Empty Keg Sensor
No. 26000F
IMPORTANT!
To ensure your complete satisfaction,
please read these instructions before using Perlick’s Smart Coupler.
Retrofitting Single Valve Couplers
Perlick single valve keg couplers can be
retrofitted to function as Smart Couplers.
Simply replace the probe with Perlick’s
No. 40125 empty keg sensor.
1. Remove probe washer from
bottom of probe.
2. Remove retaining screw and
yoke assembly.
3. Lift probe out of body.
4. Install Perlick’s empty keg sensor.
When replacing probe washer
make sure the surface marked
“up” faces the probe washer.
Reduces beer waste
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Increases beer profits
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Reduces aggravation
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Form Z2148
04.06.04
Perlick’s Empty Keg Sensor
No. 40125
(Probe Washer Not Included)
* U.S. Patent #5,630,411
TAPPING and CLEANING PROCEDURES REPLACEMENT PARTS
Beer Flow Control
Handle Operating
Positions
Fig. 1
OFF
Fig. 3
CLEAN
Fig. 2
ON
45°
Filling the Lines the First Time
1. Turn Beer Flow Control Handle OFF.
(See Fig. 1).
2. Tap fresh keg.
3. Turn Beer Flow Control Handle to CLEAN.
(See Fig. 3).
4. Open the beer faucet. When solid beer
appears, close the faucet. The line is full.
5. Turn Beer Flow Control Handle ON.
. The line is full and ready for service.
Fig.2)
(See
When Tapping Fresh Kegs
1. Remove coupler from empty keg.
2. Turn Beer Flow Control Handle OFF.
(See Fig. 1).
2. Tap fresh keg in normal manner.
3. Turn Beer Flow Control Handle to CLEAN.
position.
then turn to ON position.
(See Fig. 3).
Wait for five seconds
(See Fig. 2).
To Restart System
If beer does not flow, first turn the Flow Control
Handle to OFF.
the CLEAN position.
seconds then turn the Handle to ON position.
(See Fig. 2).
(See Fig. 1).
(See Fig. 3).
Then turn Handle to
Wait for five
To Clean
1. Untap Keg in usual manner.
2. Turn Beer Flow Control Handle OFF
(See Fig. 1).
3. Attach cleaning adapter. Use Perlick’s
single cleaning adapter, No. 43657, if
cleaning from faucet to keg. If two or
more lines are cleaned, use Perlick’s
dual cleaning adapter, No. 43681.
4. Turn Beer Flow Control Handle to
CLEAN and clean as usual.
5. After flushing, turn Beer Flow Control
Handle OFF and retap keg.
6. To restore service, see above instructions.
(See Fig. 3).
(See Fig. 1).
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Item ........Part No. ....................Description
1. .......40125.....................Empty keg Sensor
2. .......43001A ..................Std. Yoke Assy.
3. .......2026.......................Hex Nut
4. .......2068-1....................Tailpiece
5. .......157R2P..................Washer
6. .......23682-2P...............Check Valve
7. .......31084-1..................Retaining Screw
8. .......31089-2P...............“O” Ring (3 per assy.)
9. .......43061.....................Body w/relief valve
10. .......31088-2P...............Bottom Seal Washer
11 ........31087-2P...............Probe Washer
No. 43657 No. 43681
Single Adapter Dual Adapter
Cleaning Adapters
Warranty
Perlick products are fully guaranteed against defects in both material and
workmanship for a period of one year from date of sale. Defective parts will be
replaced on a no-charge basis, F.O.B. our factory, subject to our inspection. We
are not responsible for parts damaged by alteration, unauthorized service,
accident or abuse. All costs incident to replacement to include freight, labor and/or
loss of sales are incidental to this warranty and must be borne by the user.