Brixing Procedure; Supplies; Checking/Adjusting The Brix Setting - Cornelius QUEST ELITE 4000 Service Manual

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Publication Number: 620048956SER

BRIXING PROCEDURE

NOTE: If concentrate is not properly thawed, it will adversely affect
the amount of concentrate dispensed. Thawed product should
be between 35°F/1.6°C to 40°F/4.4°C.
• 1 - Small 12 oz. cup (354.8 ml)
• 1 - Large 21 oz. cup (621.1 ml)
• 1 - Straw
• Paper Towels
• 1 - Thermometer
• 1 - Refractometer
• 1 - Flat Bladed Screwdriver
NOTE: The refractometer shown is P/N 511004000, and is available
through your local Cornelius Distributor.
BRIX S
ETTING
The following instructions are for use with a refractometer.
1. Dispense approximately 8 oz. (237 ml) of drink and discard. Now draw a
second 8 oz. (237 ml) drink.
2. Check drink temperature with a accurate thermometer (target is 35 to 45°F,
or 1.6 to 7.2°C). Discard this drink after checking temperature.
NOTE: If drink temperature is not within the target range, refer to the
basic troubleshooting section.
3. Dispense a 12 oz (354.8 ml) drink sample into a clean, dry cup. Thoroughly
stir the sample using a straw.
4. Using the straw, transfer a small sample of the finished drink to the refractometer
lens (refer to operating instructions supplied with your refractometer). Check the
BRIX reading against the BRIX chart shown in Table 1.
NOTE: The BRIX chart shown in Table 1 is generic and intended for
reference use only. Contact your frozen concentrate supplier
for specific BRX readings.
Flavor
Orange Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Cranberry Cocktail
Apple Juice
Grape
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Table 1.
Ratio
4+1
5+1
4+1
5+1
5+1
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BRIX
11.8
10.6
13.5
12.0
13.0