Insignia NS-BK2TBK8 User Guide - Page 22
Troubleshooting, Beer quality
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NS-BK2TBS8/NS-BK2TBK8 Troubleshooting Beer quality Problem Possible cause Possible solution Excess formation of Recent keg agitation. foam "head." Beer is all foam, or too much foam and not enough liquid Improper regulator setting. beer. The internal temperature of the kegerator is too warm. If the keg has recently been moved, let it stand a minimum of two hours before tapping. Verify that the (CO2) pressure is reading between 10 and 12 PSI. Make sure that the kegerator is cooling 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 to draw beer. Pressure build up. Activate the pressure relief valve located on the keg coupler for three seconds. Flat beer - no formation Improper draw technique. See "Dispensing Beer" on page 17. of foam. The foamy head disappears quickly Improper regulator setting. and the beer lacks its Make sure that the (CO2) pressure is reading between 10 and 12 PSI. usual zestful brewery Glassware is not clean enough. Residue on glassware in the form of oils quickly dissolves the fresh flavor. formation of foam. Make sure that the glassware is clean. Dispensing hose too long. All recommended temperatures and gauge settings are calculated for a five foot hose. Use a shorter hose. No beer flow from the Low/Empty CO2 tank. beer faucet. Closed CO2 valve and/or shutoff valve. Make sure that the CO2 tank has pressure. Make sure that both the CO2 tank and regulator shutoff 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 the dispenser line and that neither are frozen. Improper connection(s). Make sure that all connections are secure and all seals are in place and in good condition. Sputtering draw. System requires cleaning. See "Maintaining your kegerator" on page 19. Keg tap installed incorrectly. Check the seal between the keg and the faucet. Obstructions in the line or dispenser. Verify that there are no obstructions in either the air line or dispenser line and that neither are frozen. Improper draw technique. See "Dispensing Beer" on page 17. Faucet dripping. Handle not fully returned to After every pour, make sure that the handle is returned to the close position. off position. Faucet requires cleaning. See "Maintaining your kegerator" on page 19. Rapid CO2 tank discharge. Improper connection causing Make sure that all lines are properly connected and/or check air an air line leak. line for possible leaks. Difficulty manipulating Faucet requires cleaning. faucet handle. Damaged faucet handle. See "Maintaining your kegerator" on page 19. Remove the faucet handle and connector nuts and inspect for possible damage. 22 www.insigniaproducts.com