Regulator, Instructions for Use
General
When using the gas in any cylinder for beer, wine, soda
or seltzer applications the cylinder pressure must be
reduced from the internal cylinder pressure to the
working pressure recommended for the desired
application.
Regulators in the beverage dispensing industry are
available in primary regulators (which directly reduce
the cylinder pressure to some lower pressure) and a
secondary regulator( which will further regulate the
output of a primary regulator to the desired application
pressure.)
Safety
Please read these safety precautions before proceeding
to use any regulator. Whenever you work with pressurized
equipment follow all safety requirements to avoid damage
to people and equipment.
• Never
connect any beverage regulator to an oxygen cylinder. It
will cause an explosion. Use only the equipment designed
for the application.
• Always keep workplace clean and free from
dust and oils.
• Frequently check equipment for leaks. This
will save you a lot of money if you find a leak before
your cylinder is empty.
• Never connect a regulator to a gas cylinder
before making sure the pressure adjustment screw (or
knob) is in the (no pressure) full out adjustment
position. This is fully counterclockwise and sometimes
loose position.
• Always secure the gas cylinder to insure it
does not fall over.
• If the pressure relief valve on the regulator
activates turn off the gas supply immediately and
replace or send the regulator for repair.
• All beverage gases are odorless and tasteless
and are capable of suffocating a person or animal if
leaking in a closed area. If you find a leak leave the
area immediately and ventilate the area.
Mounting
Instructions
Beverage regulators are only intended for use with N2,
CO2 or mixed gas. Gasses must be in
accordance with beverage industries standards. Your
local gas supplier is responsible for this.
• Be sure the gas cylinder is secured to
prevent its falling over.
• Before connecting the regulator open the
cylinders valve to clean any contamination form the
valve.
• Turn the pressure adjusting screw or knob to
the fully counterclockwise position (0 pressure setting)
and close the shutoff valve is it is present.
• Check the cylinder valve outlet and the
regulator inlet for damage on the seating surface.
• Mount the regulator on the cylinder and
tighten with an appropriate sized wrench with the
gauge(s) facing you and the outlet facing down.
• Connect the regulator outlet fitting to the
product or secondary gas hose.
• Open the cylinder valve to the full open
position and check for any leaks.
• If there is a shutoff valve on the regulator
open it to the outlet hose.
• Slowly adjust the adjustment screw or knob by
turning it clockwise until the desired operating
pressure is indicated by the output gauge on the
regulator.
• If you later require a lower pressure setting
reduce the outlet pressure to below the new desired
pressure by 5 psi by turning the adjustment device
counterclockwise. When the pressure stabilizes turn the
adjustment device clockwise to the new setting.
Removing a
Regulator to Change Cylinders
• Shut of any beverage dispensers
• Close the cylinder valve
• Set the regulators adjustment screw or knob
to the full counterclockwise position (0 pressure)
• Remove the regulator by unscrewing the nut
connecting the regulator to the cylinder using a proper
fitting wrench. You may hear a small amount of gas
escape as the nut is loosened due to trapped gas in the
high pressure side of the regulator and the cylinder
valve area.
• Set the regulator in a safe place while the
empty cylinder is exchanged with a full one.
• Remount the regulator as described
beforehand. |