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Troubleshooting The Beer Dispenser

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TROUBLESHOOTING THE BEER DISPENSER Problem Excess formation of foam "head." Beer, when drawn is all foam, or too much foam and not enough liquid beer. Flat Draft, no formation of foam. Foamy head disappears quickly; beer lacks usual zestful brewery fresh flavor No beer flow from dispenser Possible Causes Recent keg agitation Improper regulator setting Internal temperature of the keg cabinet is too warm. Pressure build up Improper draw technique What To Do If the keg has recently been moved (transported), you should let it stand of a minimum of two 2 hours before tapping Verify that the (CO2) pressure is reading between 10 ~ 12 PSI Ensure that the keg cabinet is operating between the high 30s to mid 40s. If the beer keg has been exposed to a warm environment for an extended period, give it sufficient time to cool before attempting a pour. Activate the pressure relief valve that is located on the keg coupler for 3 seconds. See "Using Proper Draw Technique." Improper regulator setting. Glassware is not "Beer Clean" Elongated dispensing hose. Low/Empty CO2 cylinder. Closed CO2 valve and/or shutoff valve. Empty beer keg. Line or dispenser obstructions. Improper connections(s) Verify that the (CO2) pressure is reading between 10 ~ 12 PSI. Residue on glassware in the form of oils will quickly dissolve the formation of foam (See "Beer Clean Glassware" ) All recommended temperatures and gauge settings are calculated for a dispensing hose five (5) feet in length. Check to see if the CO2 tank has pressure Ensure that both the CO2 cylinder and regulator shutoff valve are open. Replace beer keg. Verify that there are no 'kinks' or obstructions in either the air line or dispenser line and that neither are frozen. Ensure all connections are secure and all seals are in place and in good condition. 14

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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Excess formation of foam
“head.”
Beer, when drawn is
all foam, or too much foam
and not enough liquid beer.
Recent keg agitation
If the keg has recently been
moved (transported), you
should let it stand of a
minimum of two 2 hours
before tapping
Improper regulator setting
Verify that the (CO
2
)
pressure is reading between
10 ~ 12 PSI
Internal temperature of the keg
cabinet is too warm.
Ensure that the keg cabinet
is operating between the high
30s to mid 40s. If the beer
keg has been exposed to a
warm environment for an
extended period, give it
sufficient time to cool before
attempting a pour.
Pressure build up
Activate the pressure relief
valve that is located on the
keg coupler for 3 seconds.
Flat Draft, no formation of
foam. Foamy head
disappears quickly; beer
lacks usual zestful brewery
fresh flavor
Improper draw technique
See “Using Proper Draw
Technique.
Improper regulator setting.
Verify that the (CO
2
)
pressure is reading between
10 ~ 12 PSI.
Glassware is not “Beer Clean”
Residue on glassware in the
form of oils will quickly
dissolve the formation of
foam (See “Beer Clean
Glassware”
)
Elongated dispensing hose.
All recommended
temperatures and gauge
settings are calculated for a
dispensing hose five (5) feet
in length.
No beer flow from dispenser
Low/Empty CO
2
cylinder.
Check to see if the CO
2
tank
has pressure
Closed CO
2
valve and/or shut-
off valve.
Ensure that both the CO
2
cylinder and regulator shut-
off valve are open.
Empty beer keg.
Replace beer keg.
Line or dispenser obstructions.
Verify that there are no
‘kinks’ or obstructions in
either the air line or
dispenser line and that
neither are frozen.
Improper connections(s)
Ensure all connections are
secure and all seals are in
place and in good condition.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE BEER DISPENSER