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INSTRUCTIONS. La sección en espa ñol empieza en la página 27. Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Avanti Products, A Division of The Mackle Co., Inc.
BEER DISPENSER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual for your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others.
IMPORTA NT SAFEGUIDES Before the appliance is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual,so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using the appliance, follow basic precaution, including the following: Plug into a grounded 3 -prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not use a n adapter, and do not use an extension cord.
REGISTRATION INFORMA TION Thank you for purchasing this fine Avanti product. Please fill out this form and return it within 100 days of purchase and receive these important benefits to the following address: Avanti Products, A Division of The Mackle Co., Inc.
Keep it handy to answer your questions. If you don't understand something or you need more assistance, please call: Avanti Customer Service 800-220-5570 Keep proof of original purchase date (such as your sales slip) with this guide to establish the warranty period.
P ARTS AND FEATURES Beer Tower Mylar Washer Safety Guard Rail Drip Tray Adjustable Thermostat Regulator Gas Cylinder Gas Cylinder Holder Evaporator Reversible Door Beer Keg (Not Included) Metal Plate Metal Bracket (2) Castors with Loc k (4)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read all instructions before using the unit. DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous . . . even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days”. Before you throw away your old unit: Take off the door.
Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized Avanti Products service center. This unit should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this unit is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.
? Installation Instructions for Beer Dispenser WARNING: C O cylinders contain high-pressure compressed gas which can be hazardous if not handled properly. Make sure you READ and UNDERSTAND the following procedures for C O cylinders BEFORE INSTALLATION. 1. ALWAYS connect the CO with possible death or injury when the cylinder valve is opened.
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Castors with Lock Installation Sketch Remove the 4 castors from one of the boxes inside the unit. Install the two castors with metal bracket at the front designated positions of the cabinet base and the rest two castors at the rear designated positions (Four screw holes pre-supplied).
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Installation Of t he Keg Coupler Insert the keg coupler provided into the locking neck of the beer keg and turn it clockwise to lock into position, making sure the keg coupler is in the closed position. (See Figure 3) Installation of the CO Air Line Hose Attach the end o f the red hose to the hose connection on the keg coupler.
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Installation of CO Air Line Hose t o Re gulator Attach the open end of the red hose provided to the hose barb connection on the regulator. Secure hose using Pliers/screwdriver to tighten clamp and assure no leaks. (See Figure 7 ) Installation Of The Beer Tower Remove the top plug by twisting and pulling out, saving it for later use if you decide to convert unit to an all refrigerator.
Adjusting the CO Regulator The gauge monitors low internal keg pressure and should be adjusted to read 10-12 PSI. (See Figure 10) In order to do that: 1. Release adjustment lock nut marked 2. 2. Using a flat screwdriver, turn regulator screw marked 3. If increased low pressure is sought, rotate screw clockwise.
? Converting Your Beer Dispenser To An “All Refrigerator” 1. Turn the control knob to the “OFF” position. 2. Close the main valve on the CO 3. Close the secondary shut-off valve on the regulator pipe. 4. Close the connection between the beer keg and the keg coupler. 5.
Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. ? Vacation Time Short vacations: Leave the Beer Dispenser operating during vacations of less than three weeks. Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all contents and unplug the power cord.
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Foamy head disappears quickly: beer lacks usual zestful brewery fresh flavor. Causes Greasy glass Improper drawing of beer into glass. Not enough pressure. Defective Thomas and Tongue Vents. Pressure is shut off. Pre-color, or beer system, too cold. Sluggish pressure regulators. FLAT BEER Corrections Do not wash beer glasses together with glasses...
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Contaminated air source. Oil or grease fumes. Moisture in Air system. Rapid movement of air. Causes Large soap-like bubbles (sometimes called fish eyes). Foam settles quickly. Often bitter and bitey, sometimes completely odor, carrying an unpleasant taste. Beer lines should be flushed after each barrel is empty. Maintain fresh, Clean, sanitary conditions at bar.
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Rubber hose will absorb and retain odors. Unfiltered air, Air is moisture ridden or oily. May taste and smell extremely yeasty, or moldy. Cause Contaminated Air Line. Improper transportation of barrels of beer, Beer delivered on open truck, during high summer temperatures, may be the cause for starting secondary fermentation.
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Yeast growth, or other obstructions in faucet. Worn faucet parts and worn faucet washers. Kinks, dent s , or twists in coils, or direct draw lines: obstructions in line, near, or behind faucet. Sag, or trap in line. Beer too warm at faucet; Beer too warm in Coil System.
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Not enough pressure. No pressure. Old Beer. Beer draws well at the beginning of the barrel. Towards the end of the barrel the beer is flat. This is more likely to occur when beer turnover is slow. Causes Where air is used as a pressure source, air replaced the CO in beer causing flat beer.
PROBLEMS WITH YOUR BEER DISPENSER? You can solve many common Beer Dispenser problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Beer Dispenser does not operate.
Avanti Beer Dispenser. With the purchase of your Avanti Beer Dispenser, you can have the confidence that if you ever need additional information or assistance, the Avanti Products Customer Service team will be here for you. Just call us toll-free. AVANTI PRODUCTS CUSTOMER SERVICES...
WHAT IS COVERED LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase by the original owner, Avanti Products will, at its option, repair or replace any part of the Beer Dispenser which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use.
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL PRECAUCIÓN Lea todas las instrucciones antes de usar su electrodoméstico. Peligro o Precaución: Existe el riesgo que los niños queden atrapados. Antes de desechar su dispensador de cerveza usado: Retire la puerta. Deje las repisas en su lugar para evitar que los niños queden atrapados dentro. No permita que los niños jueguen o entren dentro del dispensador.
Servicio Técnico de Avanti Products. Después de enchufar el dispensador, deje que la unidad se enfríe de 2 a 3 horas antes de poner cualquier contenido en el compartimiento del dispensador.
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a. Uno en el regulador de CO2 (GAS CARBONICO). b. Uno en el acoplador del producto o en la línea de presión del gas. Instalación del Soporte del Cilindro de CO2 (GAS CARBONICO) Instale el soporte de metal sobre los 4 tornillos localizados en la parte posterior. Alinee los agujeros en el soporte con los tornillos presionando firmemente hacia abajo.
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Agarre el soporte del barril por las asas y deslícelo dentro de la cabina. (Vea figura 7) Instalación del adaptador del barril Inserte el adaptador del barril que se provee dentro del cuello del barril de cerveza y gírelo en sentido horario para asegurarlo en posición Instalación de la manguera de aire CO2 (GAS CARBONICO) o Una el extremo de la manguera roja a la manguera de conexión en el barril acoplador, conectando la llave dispensadora de cerveza al acoplador.
? Convierta su Dispensador de Cerveza en “Todo un Refrigerador” 1. Gire el control a la posición “OFF”. 2. Cierre la válvula principal en el cilindro de CO2 (GAS CARBONICO). 3. Cierre la válvula de desconexión secundaria en el tubo del regulador. 4.
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servicio posventa de su localidad o al empleado que le vendio la unidad. ? Limpieza de su Dispensador de Cerveza Girar el control de temperatura a OFF, desenchufe el Dispensador de Cerveza y vacíe el contenido. Lave el interior con agua tibia y un trapo suave remojado en una solución de bicarbonato de sodio.
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La bebida tiene un olor y sabor a rancio o pasado CAUSAS La línea de aire está contaminada Transporte inapropiado de los barriles de cerveza, cuando se transporta en un camión no refrigerado durante la temporada de verano en que las temperaturas son muy altas, puede causar que se inicie una fermentación secundaria...
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Chorro inapropiado del Dispensador de Cerveza No hay suficiente presión Reguladores de presión lentos CAUSAS La espuma muestra burbujas grandes (como ojos de pescado) o se asienta rápido A menudo amargo a veces con olor o sabor desagradable Las vías de la cerveza deben ser enjuagadas después de vaciar cada barril. Mantenga las condiciones sanitarias del bar frescas y limpias.
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Mangueras de goma absorben y retienen olores CERVEZA REBELDE Cuando la cerveza es pura espuma, o demasiada espuma, y no hay casi nada de CAUSAS La cerveza es vertida inapropiadamente dentro del vaso Acumulación de levadura u otras sustancias en el grifo Partes gastadas de la llave y anillos de la llave desgastados Mangueras torcidas o rajadas:...
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No hay presión o esta no es suficiente PROBLEMAS CON SU DISPENSADOR DE CERVEZA Usted puede resolver muchos problemas comunes de su dispensador muy fácilmente, ahorrando el gasto de una posible visita del servicio técnico. Pruebe las siguientes sugerencias para verificar si usted puede resolver el problema antes de llamar al servicio técnico.
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