Speidel 47014 Operating Instructions Manual

Translation of original

Operating Instructions

For

Pressure Cask

Item No.: 47014

Issue August 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................... 3

2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 4

3 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................... 4

4 INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESSURE CASK.................................................. 5

4.1

Components and scope of supply........................................................................................................... 5

4.2

Technical data ......................................................................................................................................... 5

4.3

Prior to first use ...................................................................................................................................... 5

4.4

How to place the pressure cask.............................................................................................................. 5

4.5

Transporting the pressure cask. ............................................................................................................ 6

4.6

How to clean the beverage cask ............................................................................................................. 6

4.7

How to store the pressure cask .............................................................................................................. 6

5 HOW TO WORK WITH THE PRESSURIZED BEVERAGE CASK ................... 7

5.1

Filling the vessel with gas properly:...................................................................................................... 7

5.2

Replacing the gas bottle: ........................................................................................................................ 8

5.3

Maintenance/Inspection:........................................................................................................................ 8

6 RANGE OF APPLICATION ............................................................................... 8

6.1

Sweet cider with any desirable alcohol level......................................................................................... 8

6.2

Low-alcoholic sweet cider ...................................................................................................................... 9

6.3

Containers that keeps your fermented beverage fresh........................................................................ 9

6.4

Soda water/carbonated mineral water.................................................................................................. 9

7 TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................... 10

8 WARRANTIES................................................................................................. 10

9 EU CONFORMITY DECLARATION ................................................................ 12

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1 General information

Dear Customer,

You purchased a new product from Speidel. Thank you very much for your trust. When it
comes to our products, quality and functionality are of our primary concern.

Intended use:

This pressure cask was designed and manufactured to produce and store all kinds of
sweet cider, in particular unfermented juices. Fermentation itself or exterior pressure
prevents or slows down further fermentation, which keeps the juice/cider sweet or makes
it sweeter. Furthermore, it can also be used for the optimal storage of fermented juices
such as wine and fruit juices. The cask is not intended for and not suitable for the storage
of aggressive media or other fluids.

Operating instructions:

In order to ensure your new pressure cask will work reliably and safely from the first time
you use it and throughout its entire operating life, we have written these instructions.
Please read them carefully before using the product for the first time. If you follow these
tips and instructions carefully, the unit will work to your utmost satisfaction and will last
you for a long time to come. Should you decide to pass this product on to a third party,
please ensure to hand over the operating manual as well. To ensure, that you will enjoy
your newly purchased grinder, please observe the following safety and operating
instructions.

Declaration of Conformity

We, SPEIDEL Tank- und Behälterbau GmbH, herewith declare that the "Pressure cask"
referred to in these instructions to which this declaration relates, conforms with the
European requirements for food items and the Pressurised Equipment Directive 97/23/EG
.

Manufacturer:

Speidel Tank- und Behälterbau GmbH
Krummenstrasse 2
D-72131 Ofterdingen
Germany

www.speidels-hausmosterei.de
www.speidel-behaelter.de

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2 Safety instructions

Please consider the following instructions:

• Risk of suffocation! Only operate the pressure cask and it's ancillary equipment in
well ventilated rooms in order to prevent the risk of suffocation caused by escaping
CO2 (e.g., when bleeding the pressure relief valve).

• The pressure cask has been designed for a maximum 10 bar! The pressure relief valve
has been set to a maximum pressure of 10 bar. If the pressure is exceeded, the valve
opens and gas will escape.

• The greatest possible care must be taken when working with or around any
pressurised equipment (e.g., cask, pressure reducing valves, gas bottles, etc.).

• Never store pressurised vessels in direct sunlight or operate these vessels inside
excessively hot rooms.

• When working with gases, a pressure reducing valve must be used that is set to a
maximum operating pressure of 10 bar. You may purchase an CO2 pressure reducing
valve from us.

• Do not use the pressure cask as pressure reservoir or buffer vessel for gases with high
pressure thresholds/changing pressure loads, as is the case when constantly filling and
emptying cycles are being used.

• Individual components require merely a tight fit. Never use excessive torque!

• Do not use any tools to tighten the tap (A). Simply tighten all screws manually.

• Risk of injury! Never remove the tap (A), the blind plug (0) or the coupling unit (1)

while the cask is pressurised.

• The product shall only be used as stated in the description of its intended use, and
while technically safe and in flawless condition. Please ensure the units safe condition
prior to any use.

• Carefully read the operating instructions of the pressure cask and how to use the
pressure reducing valve.

Children and frail users:

• Risk of suffocation! For the safety of your children, please remove or keep all

packaging material (cardboard, Styrofoam, etc.) out of their reach.

• This cask and its accessories are not intended for the use by persons (including

children) with limited physical, sensory, or mental capabilities and shall not be
operated by persons lacking experience and/or knowledge about the equipment.
Unless, however, such person is supervised by another person who is familiar with
relevant safety regulations, or the personnel has been instructed on how to operate the
equipment properly.

• If children are present, they must be under constant supervision in order to ensure they

remain out of harm's way and do not play with the cask.

3 General information

• Experts recommend CO2/carbon dioxide as application gas. Therefore, SPEIDEL
offers only accessory fittings for the use with carbon dioxide. For applications 1-3,
any gas used in the gastronomy can be used. However, you will need a special
pressure release valve and a different type of gas bottle. Please contact your gas
specialist.

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• If purchasing a CO2 bottle, a TÜV inspection is required every 10 years. Please
contact your gas specialist.

• To refill any gas bottle, we highly recommend contacting you local gas specialist. You
may also have your gas bottle refilled at a specialised beverage supply firm.

• If using CO2 for pressurisation, please ensure that the gas bonds with the beverage and
carbonic acid is formed. If you remove the gas supply, the pressure inside of the cask
will be reduced (this is a natural reaction when carbonic acid forms in the beverage).

• When tapping the average, foam will be generated. Therefore, it is recommended to
use a mug with a large belly and opening.

• Never fill the pressure cask to its rim. Always leave at least several centimeters of air
space from the top.

• Use the tap carefully! Larger or coarse pieces of fruit should be filtered out after
pressing and before filling the cask.

• Ensure to keep oxygen out of the pressure cask.

4 Introduction of the pressure cask

4.1 Components and scope of supply

Basic equipment:

• Stainless steel pressure vessel (unpacked)

• Tap (A) (in carton) consisting of: stainless steal threat with seal, pressure gauge (0 to

15 bar), certified safety valve, stainless steel riser pipe for top discharge with ball
valve, optional blind plug for gas set.

Accessories:

• Gas set consisting of coupler unit (1) , connecting the cask's threaded connection and
hose; hose (2), quick-release (3) to connect between hose and pressure relief valve,
seals (Order No.: 47015)

• Pressure relief valve for CO2. (Order No.: 47057)

• 2-kg gas bottle (CO2/carbon dioxide). (Order No.: 47058)

• Cleaning brush, with drill attachment (Order No.: 47009)

4.2 Technical data

Cask dimensions: Ø40cm x H54cm
Dimensions incl. installed fittings Ø40cm x H83cm
Weight: 12.0 kg
Weight incl. tap: 13.5 kg
Max. operating pressure 10 bar

4.3 Prior to first use

Prior to its first use, ensure to clean the cask and the tap one more time – refer to Chapter
"Cleaning instructions for the pressure cask".

4.4 How to set up the pressure cask

Prior to its use, the pressure cask must be placed on a solid, stable, and level base frame.
Please note that the pressure cask can weigh up to 60 kg while filled. Avoid an unsteady