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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Set up the Kegerator for your function

Kegerator Operating Instructions

For your function


If possible use a pre-chilled keg. The kegerator will take 24 hrs to pull a non-chilled keg down to 2 degrees.

Also try to allow the keg to rest after transportation.


Attach the keg

Place the keg inside the kegerator gently.

Ensure the keg coupler handle is in the upright (OFF) position.

Align the two coupler lugs with the corresponding openings in the keg valve.

Insert the keg coupler and turn clockwise to engage into position (about 90 degrees).

Press the handle downward (ON) this will allow gas to enter the keg and beer to flow

out of the keg














Set the temperature

When the kegerator has been powered off, the temperature resets to 41 degrees F approx 5 degree C.

Adjust the temperature down to 2 degrees C by pressing the grey button to toggle between F and C. Use the grey down arrow, temperature will flash while you are adjusting. Press arrow button until 02 shows. It will then stop flashing and save until powered off.

Attach the CO2

Use a large spanner or wrench and adjust only until no CO2 leaks, please don’t over tighten. Ensure the white plastic washer is intact inside the nut.

Turn on the gas at the cylinder and turn the red lever on the regulator so it points along the line.

Check the Regulator

We have set the PSI of the regulator for around 10- 13, this should be fine for almost every beer. It has been tightened, if in the rare event you need to adjust it, remember if you are reducing the pressure you need to release the pressure using the valve on the side of the regulator to get a correct reading.

It may pay to release the pressure in the keg by “burping” it with the valve in a similar fashion with the gas turned OFF.

Check lines for leaks

Listen next to the coupler, you will hear gas escaping if there is a leak. Ensure the top of the coupler is tight.

Test pour

Often the first pour and after sitting for several hours unused will be frothy. Pour about a half glass off first and stop. Then continue in a fresh glass.

If it is consistently frothy (too much PSI)or slow and no head (not enough PSI) you may adjust the PSI, using small adjustments. Never use more than 20 PSI.



Enjoy your event.