Haier HBF05EBSS Product Manual - Page 22

Beer Condition: Loose Foam, Beer Condition: Off-Taste Beer

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English Cause 3 Not enough pressure. Correction • Increase the pressure if beer runs too slowly. The correct flow should fill a 10oz. glass in 5 seconds. • Check the pressure source to determine whether there are obstructions in the air line. • Replace a sluggish air source or the CO2 regulator and gauge. • The tank pressure must always be higher than the pressure used on the keg. • Always apply pressure to the keg before drawing beer. Beer Condition: Loose Foam Large soap-like bubbles that settle quickly. Cause 1 This is generally the same as the Flat Beer condition. See the Flat Beer causes above. Beer Condition: Off-Taste Beer Often bitter and bitey; sometimes completely lacking in flavor and zest. May also have an oily or foul odor, which carries an unpleasant taste. Cause 1 Improper cleaning of the tap. Correction • Brush and clean the tap properly. It should be scoured using a detergent, then rinsed clean. Cause 2 Contaminated gas line. Correction • Gas line should be examined. If contaminated, it should be replaced. Cause 3 Improper type of gas line Correction • A rubber hose will absorb and retain odors. Be sure you are using the hoses supplied with your unit. General Recommendations for Off-Taste Beer: Beer lines should be flushed after each keg is emptied. Maintain fresh, clean, sanitary conditions around the dispenser. Smoke, cooking odors and disinfectants will harm the taste and flavor of beer. These conditions, as described, may come from an air source or from actual contact with the glass when drawing beer. 21

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English
Cause 3
Not enough pressure.
Correction
• Increase the pressure if beer runs too slowly.
The correct flow should fill a
10oz. glass in 5 seconds.
• Check the pressure source to determine whether there are obstructions in the
air line.
• Replace a sluggish air source or the CO
2
regulator and gauge.
• The tank pressure must always be higher than the pressure used on the keg.
• Always apply pressure to the keg before drawing beer.
Beer Condition: Loose Foam
Large soap-like bubbles that settle quickly.
Cause 1
This is generally the same as the Flat Beer condition.
See the Flat Beer
causes above.
Beer Condition: Off-Taste Beer
Often bitter and bitey; sometimes completely lacking in flavor and zest. May
also have an oily or foul odor, which carries an unpleasant taste.
Cause 1
Improper cleaning of the tap.
Correction
• Brush and clean the tap properly. It should be scoured using a detergent, then
rinsed clean.
Cause 2
Contaminated gas line.
Correction
• Gas line should be examined.
If contaminated, it should be replaced.
Cause 3
Improper type of gas line
Correction
• A rubber hose will absorb and retain odors.
Be sure you are using the hoses
supplied with your unit.
General Recommendations for Off-Taste Beer:
Beer lines should be flushed after each keg is emptied. Maintain fresh, clean,
sanitary conditions around the dispenser. Smoke, cooking odors and disinfectants
will harm the taste and flavor of beer. These conditions, as described, may come
from an air source or from actual contact with the glass when drawing beer.