Troubleshooting - Perlick DP32S Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Trouble Shooting –
Beer Service Problems
Wild Beer
:
Dispensed beer has either too much foam or
is all foam.
C :
AUSES
Beer has been dispensed improperly.
Solution: See pouring instructions
on page 8.
Regulator pressure is set too high.
Warm keg temperature.
Solution: Keg must be colder than
40°. Target temperature is between
36° and 38° F.
Cabinet door is opened and closed
frequently and temperature is warmer
than 38° F.
Solution: Adjust temperature to between
36° and 38° F.
Kinks, dents or obstructions in the line.
Using oddly shaped glasses. Frosted,
waxed or styrofoam containers may
cause foaming.
Dispenser has been turned off for a
long period of time.
Faucet is bad, dirty or in a worn condition.
Regulator malfunction.
Flat Beer:
Foamy head disappears quickly; beer lacks
brewery fresh flavor.
C :
AUSES
Dirty glassware.
CO pressure is too low, due to leak or
2
pressure setting.
CO is turned off at night.
2
Cooler is too cold.
CO leak or defective (sticking)
2
check valve.
Sluggish CO regulator.
2
Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice.
Single Keg Beer Dispensers
Beer and CO
Keg
Size
Quarter
Half
9
Cloudy Beer:
Beer in glass appears hazy, not clear.
C :
AUSES
Dirty glass.
Dirty faucet or beer line.
Frozen or nearly frozen beer.
Old beer.
Beer that has not been refrigerated for a
long period of time.
Facts
2
No. of No. of No. of
Gallons Oz. Cases
3
7 ⁄ 992
4
1
15 ⁄ 1,984
2
Beer foam is 25% liquid beer and 75% CO
gas. Don't waste it!
Most people prefer beer stored at 38° F.
Beer lines and faucets require regular cleaning
(see cleaning instructions on page 7).
A fully-charged 4.2 lb. CO
dispense approximately 5
CO gas gives beer its sparkling effervescence.
2
It also gives beer its creamy head of foam.
No. of Full Keg
12Oz. Weight
Servings
3.445 105 87 lbs.
6.889 210 161 lbs.
2
cylinder will
2
1 1
⁄ to 6 ⁄ half barrels.
2 2
Form No. Z2268