Ukeg 64, 128 User Manual

™

Pressurized Growler

Owner’s Manual

64 & 128

Hello from the founders of GrowlerWerks.

We’d like to personally welcome you to your new uKeg. Thank you for making GrowlerWerks your choice in keeping beverages fresh and carbonated for more than two weeks. The uKeg is a unique product that gives you the functionality of a full-bar system, letting you be your own bartender wherever you go. Vacuum insulated so your beverage stays cold all day, the uKeg is perfect for keeping craft beer fresh or holding your own cocktail creations and then taking it with you to share with friends.

We hope you enjoy your uKeg for years to come and are here to support you along the way. The uKeg will require some maintenance over its lifetime, and some easy upkeep procedures will be required as components wear. The uKeg comes with a one-year warranty for manufacturing defects, but we will always support you with free email and phone support. Check out the how-to page on our website for a wealth of information on caring for your uKeg and to access our technical-support system.

So please go forth and enjoy your uKeg. May your beer always be fresh, cold, and carbonated!

Cheers, Brian, Evan, and Shawn

WELCOME TO YOUR UKEG

Included with your uKeg™:

• 2 CO2 cartridges

• CO2 cartridge sleeve

• Regulator cap

• uKeg

• Surgeon General’s warning (required in some states)

• Owner’s manual

• Felt protective bag

• GrowlerWerks sticker

• Spare cartridge seal

Visit growlerwerks.com/howto for a full instructional video.

Install cartridge

• Before heading out.

• Ensure dial is in off position.

Do not open

sleeve when cartridge contains pressure.

Do not use uKeg with liquids

above 120 degrees F.

Do not use

without CO2 cartridge.

Charge cap

• Tighten sleeve quickly

and rmly.

• Sleeve does not need to bottom out.

Do not turn off

pressure when uKeg is full. Doing this does not save CO2.

Do not polish carry handles or

copper-plated uKegs.

Fill uKeg

• First, rinse with cold water.

• Fill from the bottom

with ll-tube.

Do not store or

transport uKeg on its side or shake.

Cap uKeg

• Turn pressure up to desired setting.

CARBONATION SETTINGS

Beverage Type Pressure

Stout, Porter, Cream Ale, Barley Wine

Amber, Brown, Red Ale 5-8 PSI

IPA, Pale Ale, Wheat, Other Ales 7-10 PSI

Lager, Pilsner, Cider, Kombucha 9-12 PSI

Sparkling Wine, Soda 12-15 PSI

Pour and enjoy

• Tilt glass, hold close to the spout.

• Open tap completely, let go.

uKeg is not dishwasher safe. Be sure to hand wash only.

GETTING STARTED

3-6 PSI

The uKeg is a complete beverage dispensing system to contain your beverage

and keep it cold. Here’s a handy map to your uKeg’s parts, to help you nd your

way around.

Pressure Dial

VPR Cap

Variable Pressure Regulation Cap

Pressure Dial

VPR Cap

Carry Handle

RISKS & WARNINGS

• Use precaution when handling CO2 cartridges and follow all instructions. Keep bottom of cartridge sleeve pointed away from body when installing and removing cartridges. Do not attempt to remove a cartridge from regulator cap if still pressurized.

UKEG MAP

WARNING: While the brass used in this product is FDA-compliant, low-lead alloy, it is not completely lead free. This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Tap Handle

Tap Body

Tap Lock

Gooseneck

Upper Fitting

Sight Guard

Sight Tube

Pressure Gauge Nut

Pressure Gauge

Lower Fitting

• Risk of cold burns – CO2 gas and used cartridges can be very cold. Use caution when handling. Always point the regulator cap’s outlet away from body when discharging.

• CO2 cartridges are to be used for food consumption only and not for sale to minors under the age of 18.

* Other gases may be used: Argon can be used for

non-carbonated beverages.

2O cream chargers won’t

carbonate but can yield a smoother character.

• Do not inhale contents. Misuse can be dangerous to your health.

• This product carries risk of explosion and

ying debris.

• Misuse can be dangerous!

• Do not incinerate.

CO2

Cartridge Sleeve

• Do not expose to sun or heat.

• Do not store above 49°C/120°F.

• Keep out of reach of children.

Cap O-ring

Sleeve Seal

Cartridge Seal

Sleeve Plug

Make sure retaining nut is tight.

Sleeve doesn’t need to bottom out.

Correct sleeve seal orientation means ridges point down.

Installing a cartridge:

• Before installing cartridge, do these things.

Make sure the pressure dial is off.

Make sure retaining nut is tight.

Inspect your seals:

1. Cartridge seal is not damaged or excessively worn.

2. Cap O-ring is not stretched or damaged.

3. Sleeve seal and plug are in good condition. They ensure beer does not contact the CO cartridge.

• Screw the sleeve on quickly.

• Listen for hissing. It should stop within seconds.

• You can always test the cap by hand, turning on the dial slightly, listening for a puff of CO

• Use only approved CO

may not t properly and can lead to leaks

(www.growlerwerks.com/howto).

2, as some CO2

Pressure off is counterclockwise.

Removing a cartridge:

• You can turn off the cap and remove it at any time.

• Before unscrewing sleeve, test that it’s empty by turning the pressure dial and making sure no hissing is heard.

• Unscrew sleeve slowly and listen for hissing. If heard, stop until hissing stops.

• Before installing the next cartridge, allow the seal to recover its rounded shape.

Cap O-ring tight, smooth

Cartridge seal rounded, smooth, clean

What to expect from your cap:

• Cartridge will last for one growler ll, with some left over that can be used during cleaning (see page 7).

• Beer will stay fresh for at least 2 weeks.

• Cartridge seal will last for over 20 lls, unless damaged.

• Long term storage of cap with CO installed reduces cartridge seal life, remove empty cartridges promptly.

• Cap O-ring can become damaged or stretched and may need to be replaced.

• Applying a food grade silicone grease to seals will extend their life.

YOUR CAP DECODED

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