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  • Page 2 BIAC User Manual Dear Customer, We are delighted that you have chosen a BREWHA BIAC for your brewing system! We trust that it will bring you many fun-filled hours of brewing, and of course, many times spent enjoying the fruit of your craft with your friends and/or customers.
  • Page 3 BIAC User Manual WARNING!! While BREWHA designs its systems with safety in mind, always keep the following in mind: these vessels are not designed to withstand more than 3psi pressure in the 3-in-1 fermenter (14.9psi in the 4-in-1 fermenter) and 5psi in the 3-in-1 fermenter jacket (7psi in the 4-in-1 jackets).
  • Page 4 Securing sanitary clamps against accidental loosening ..10 If you have any questions about how to reduce the risk of harm, do not hesitate to contact us by email at brewing@brewha.co. For additional information on safety consult manufacturer’s manuals, as well as the ‘Safety’...
  • Page 5 BIAC User Manual Ground Fault Interrupters BREWHA recommends that brewers consider having a GFCI/GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) in- stalled on their power supply. While most electrical panels will have fuses or breakers, they do not often have a GFI. Breaker boxes (the electrical panel often found in laundry rooms) will prevent too much overdraw but a GFI will respond much faster than a breaker or fuse to any deviation in electrical current.
  • Page 6 The most common period of failure is while recircu- lating during mashing and/or vorlauf. In the BIAC, wort from the Mash Colander drains into the fer- menter and the pump pulls this wort out the bottom of the fermenter and returns it above the grain in the Mash Colander.
  • Page 7 BIAC User Manual gummy cereals (e.g. oats or rye) you can include rice hulls to help counter-act the ‘gummy’ effect and keep the bed fluid. Also, using a good grain mill to crush your grain evenly is important. We recommend you consider the Crankandstein 328G (fully geared 3-roller mill) and have found the factory setting (0.045”) to provide a good size for good fluidity and conversion.
  • Page 8 Safety element is exposed, you need to first observe/calculate the volume during filling at which the element is fully covered (approximately 20% of the total volume of the fermenter). Then add 10-20% volume as a safety buffer and have this as your min- imum water/wort level in the vessel.
  • Page 9 In either situation, the fermenter can be damaged, possibly beyond repair. The BREWHA Vacuum Breaker and Pressure Relief valve serves to protect your investment by opening when either 25mmHg of vacu- um or 3psig of pressure occurs in the 3-in-1 fermenter (14.9psig in...
  • Page 10 (MAWP), which if exceeded, will cause damage and could even pose a safety hazard. The BREWHA tank jackets have been designed to hold up to 5psi of pressure (7psi in the MB 4-in-1s) which is more than enough pressure to allow adequate flow rates for chilling wort and maintaining temperature during fermentation.
  • Page 11 (which is easy to remove quick- ly by hand) with a standard hex nut which requires a tool (most nuts on BREWHA clamps are 5/16” and can be purchased from most hardware stores but bring one with you to ensure it fits before purchase).
  • Page 12 Safety...
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  • Page 14 Installation Installation Table of Contents Cleaning and sanitizing stainless brewing equipment ..14 Assembling the BREWHA BIAC ..17 Assembling the Sanitary Ball Valve ..26 Installing the Water Heating Element ..27 Installing the Brewing Power Controller ..29 Programming the BREWHA ETC ..
  • Page 15 Cleaning and sanitizing stainless brewing equipment and preventing rust One of the very useful features of the BREWHA BIAC is that the fermenter is boiled in which makes perfect sanitation much easier to achieve—the heat of the boil will sanitize the fermenter so chemically sanitizing the vessel is not necessary.

  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation mium oxide layer is self -healing... Stainless steel and the chromium oxide layer actually thrive on proper cleaning. For everyday cleaning of non oxidized soils, dust, dirt and fingerprints, a mild soap/detergent (dish detergent) and warm water solution should be used. Use the solution to remove the soil, rinsing with fresh water and a clean cloth, and dry completely.
  • Page 17 BIAC User Manual large area below, and the crevice corrosion occurs at the waterline. Usually this type of corro- sion will manifest as pitting or pinholes because of the accelerating effect of localization. A third way chlorides can corrode stainless steel is by concentration. This mode is very similar to the crevice mode described above.
  • Page 18 The BIAC being shown here is the Small version; larger models are almost identical. The Microbrewery 4-in-1s (MB) are almost iden- tical to the Homebrewery 3-in-1s (HB) for almost all aspects of the install (special note will be made where they differ).
  • Page 19 During fermentation if using the Yeast Harvester with the Small BIAC use only the standard 7/8” valve. Tighten the valve clamp manually until it is snug. Over-tightening (e.g. with a tool) could damage the silicone gasket.
  • Page 20 Installation yeast cake from the fermenter). During fer- mentation, the brewer can dump yeast/trub out the bottom port when primary fermenta- tion is ending (after about 3-4 days with ales) to prevent the yeast ‘cake’ from getting too hard (be sure to rinse the port thoroughly with water and sanitizer after every use so that microbial growth doesn’t occur).
  • Page 21 BIAC User Manual port on the cone that only opens into the jacket (it doesn’t open into the fermenter) is for chilling water to enter the jacket (see Step 5). The bottom port on the tip of the cone was described in step 3 above.
  • Page 22 For closed-loop chillant circulation (e.g. with a BREWHA Chiller during fermentation) connect your Chiller return hose to the jacket exit port and run it...
  • Page 23 1/4” to 19/32 adapter. (BREWHA sells a gas in post for the Corny Ball Lock style—see the Accessories page of the website.) The 1.5- 7BBL MB models also have a large 6”...
  • Page 24 The ETC can be placed on the fermenter or hung from a wall. See more ETC installation instructions under ‘Programming and Operating the BREWHA ETC’ in the ‘Installation’ section of the manu- al, and there is a link to an error code guide on the ETC product page of the website.
  • Page 25 BIAC User Manual on the fer- menter to the inlet port of the pump (3/4” on the March 815 pump for sys- tems under 100L/25gal and 1” on the March 7S pump for larger systems). Connecting to the bottom port will generally yield better clarity, however, if the line is frequent-...
  • Page 26 ‘screeching’, turn it off immediately or it may be damaged. Installation for other accessories can be see on the website’s Accessory/product pages, and a list of brewery items not supplied by BREWHA can be seen on the website at: https://brewhaequipment.com/pages/what-else-is-needed-for-my-brew-...
  • Page 27 Disassembling a valve to remove any sediment that is trapped inside is essential sanitary tech- nique for a brewery. The BREWHA Sanitary Ball Valve is the simplest and easiest valve you’ll ever reassemble. Aside from the very first time (when a wrench may be needed to loosen the nut on the handle) no tools other than your fingers are required to disassemble and reassemble the valve.
  • Page 28 (Inspect the element to ensure the gasket is in place; the BREWHA ele- ment guards have a special lip to hold the gasket in place so it is not likely the gasket should slip out but if it does, loosen, and try again.)
  • Page 29 BIAC User Manual (and it is even a good idea to pressurizing the vessel with CO to the maximum allowable pres- sure to ensure it is leak free so it doesn’t become a problem when it is full of beer).
  • Page 30 Installation Installing the BREWHA Brewing Power Controller The BREWHA Power Controllers (Tabletop and wall-mounted Programmable Touch- screen) are designed to give safe and easy control for heating water with 208-240V/ high amperage power. Both the 240V/30A Tabletop Power Controllers that are op-...
  • Page 31 BIAC User Manual the heating socket (marked with a red flame) on the ETC, and plug the ETC into a wall receptacle (the image shows the older white ETC model; the new model is black). The small cord opens or closes a ‘contactor’ or relay inside...
  • Page 32 Installation Safety Tip: For additional safety at home, consider installing a GFI on your breaker box, or install a spa GFI in between the breaker and the controller. A GFI will respond quicker to an electrical fault than a fuse/breaker will. lers, use the sensor extension cable to connect the sensor to the sensor port on the control-...
  • Page 33 6. The Programmable Touch- screen Power Controller (includ- ed with all 1.5-7BBL BIAC pack- ages) includes three additional cords at the bottom. One cord is to connect the pump (for the March 7S pumps, an electrician...
  • Page 34 Installation desired length, and then retightening the cord grip. For instructions on programming the controller, refer to the following video: https://brewhaequipment.com/blogs/howtobrewbeer/brewery-touch-screen-pow- er-controller Troubleshooting tip: if the Power Controller is blowing fuses, first check for leaks in the element housing by removing the tri-clamp holding the cap on, and ensure that all wire connections in the element housing, and the Power Controller are se- curely attached.
  • Page 35 BIAC User Manual Programming and Operating the BREWHA ETC 1. Overview The ETC temperature controller contains one temperature probe and two independent outputs. One output is for cooling and the other one is for heating. It can be used for applications such as heating during mashing or fermentation, or for cooling post-boil and during fermentation.
  • Page 36 Installation 4. Setup Flow Chart When the controller is plugged in, and the probe is attached, it will display the measured tempera- ture. The controller will keep running according to the saved settings. If the temperature sensor is shorted or removed, the controller will display “Err”.
  • Page 37 BIAC User Manual value lower than current HSP, the HSP will be adjusted to the CSP value automatical- ly. This means that during mashing and boiling, it is convenient to set the cooling set point above 212F so that the heat- ing set point can be set anywhere below 212F.
  • Page 38 Installation for the refrigerant to be released through the evaporator, lowering pressure. It is typically set to 4-6 minutes). Note 4. The Sensor Failure defines how the output would be if the sensor fails. It is a safety feature. It can be set to 0-0, 0-1 or 1-0. For brewing, the best option is generally 0-0 as this will shut off any heater that is connected.
  • Page 39 BIAC User Manual Installation and Operation of the Water, Beer and Wort Chiller Warning: Keep pump and compressor dry, they are NOT waterproof. Warning: Respect the basic safety instructions given by the manufacturer. Take care of your personal safety. Cooling equipment is designed for flow type cooling of beverages.
  • Page 40 Installation Caution: If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified person. Warning: Cooler must not be placed on its side even during transportation; if this occurs accidentally, the cooler should be allowed to rest in the correct orientation for 24 hours before use.
  • Page 41 BIAC User Manual Installation and placement: After unpacking, place the chiller so that the heat generated by the cooling unit can be sufficient- ly ventilated. The chiller MUST BE placed on a horizontal surface. Operation: This cooling system is designed to cool liquids with flow type cooling.
  • Page 42 Installation any part free of charge, which will be covered under the warranty once recognized by the service center as faulty. Manufacturer agrees to correct any errors or defects that occur when the cooling equipment is used properly according to the instruc- tions provided in the manual.
  • Page 43 ‘chilling’ receptacle (marked by a blue snowflake) on the left side of the BREWHA ETC temperature controller (the front right receptacle on the old model white ETCs) or the Chiller plug on...
  • Page 44 Installation If the Chiller is plugged into the wall, when the power is switched on, it will turn on immediately and begin to chill the water bath to the temperature in- dicated by the mechanical thermostat. Once it reaches the temperature, the compressor will shut off and will turn on again when the temperature of the water bath rises.
  • Page 45 BIAC User Manual Replacing the connectors: Caution: If the grey ring is not pressed down while pulling out the tube, the fitting will bind even more tightly to the tube making removal even harder. Warning: Ensure the tube is not under pressure when disconnecting.
  • Page 46 Installation 11. Remove the fastening screws from the chiller on the side where the con- denser is placed. (picture 3.1 and 3.2.) 12. First, pull out the loose cover about 3 cm in a upward direction (picture 4.1.), then pull to the side (pic. 4.2). Loosen the other side of the cover so you can pull out the whole cover from the metal slides.
  • Page 47 BIAC User Manual breaker and a status of power cord • check whether there is a noticable change in the machine operation • to order replacement parts, note the type and serial number of the machine part which is written on the label.
  • Page 48 Brewing Brewing Table of Contents Heating water ..48 Mashing ..49 Vorlauf ..52 Lautering and heatup ..52 Boiling ..53 Cooling ..54 Temperature control ..54 Fermenting ..55...
  • Page 49 (Programming instructions for the Touchscreen Controller can be seen in the programming video on the BREWHA website.) Water for soaking the grain (called ‘strike water’) is added to the fermenter and heated to approximate- ly 8°C/15°F above the mashing temperature.
  • Page 50 Brewing software programs can help you calculate exactly what is needed, as well as helping build recipes for given styles of beer. Beersmith is one such program and the BIAC equipment and mash profiles for use in Beersmith can be down- loaded on the BREWHA website: https://brewhaequipment.com/blogs/howto- brewbeer/15892825-biac-profiles-for-beersmith If one wants to rinse (called ‘sparging’) the grain as the sugar water (called ‘wort’)
  • Page 51 BIAC User Manual Caution: The wort recirculation rate should be throttled (by partially closing a valve downstream of the pump) to ensure that the grain bed does not compact and that the element does not become exposed. Warning: Heating elements must be immersed in water at all times or they will dry-fire and could be ruined;...
  • Page 52 This is particularly true with the Small BIAC as the low recircula- Approximate Volumes L/gal tion rate allows time for the wort...
  • Page 53 BIAC User Manual by recirculating 25L, the 25L needs to be 40°C in order to raise the total 10°C. Calcu- lations need to be made to determine the temperature of the recirculating water and the time to raise the temperature. (Grain is...
  • Page 54 (this article has more on this: https://brewhaequipment.com/blogs/howtobrewbeer/best-practice- for-sparging-with-the-biac). At this point the Heating Element is gradually turned up to 100% to heat the wort up to boiling. (The plug from the Tabletop Power...
  • Page 55 BIAC User Manual emptying your jacket before boiling with the 120V sys- tem is recommended to reduce heat loss to the air.) Tip: Since cold wort might be trapped at the extrem- ity of the racking and dump ports, to ensure proper sanitation, flush a liter or two of wort through the valves during the boil.
  • Page 56 Brewing Tip: For best results, throughout the brew but especially after boil has end- ed, always use good sanitary techniques. Keep a bottle of diluted Star San on hand and liberally apply it to any object that may contact the wort/beer. should be turned down (e.g.
  • Page 57 BIAC User Manual After boil, once the target fermenting temperature is attained, the TCV closes and the flow of chilling fluid into the jacket is stopped. This is useful during the initial chill so one can program the desired pitching temperature and not have to supervise it, and also during fermentation to precisely maintain temperatures inside the fermenter when using tap water for cooling.
  • Page 58 4. These recipes are meant to be used as a starting point from which to create your own unique beer 5. The BIAC comes in several sizes; it is advised to gain familiarity with the system and recipes on a Small, Medium or Large size before brewing on the 1.5-7BBL systems...
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  • Page 107 Shipping To return your product, you should ship it to: BREWHA Equipment Co Ltd. 3154 Delta St, Vic- toria, BC V8Z1A7 Canada. Product should be returned in the original packaging and with suf- ficient bubble wrap to protect against damage in transit. BREWHA will not be reponsible for products damaged in transit.
  • Page 108 Warranty and Returns may vary. We recommend you consider using a trackable shipping service and purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item so be sure to track and insure it.
  • Page 109 BIAC User Manual PRIVACY STATEMENT ---- SECTION 1 - WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION? When you purchase something from our store, as part of the buying and selling process, we collect the personal information you give us such as your name, address and email address.

  • Page 110: Section 6 - Security

    Privacy and Terms of Service deleted. All direct payment gateways adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information by our store and its service providers.
  • Page 111 BIAC User Manual industry best practices to make sure it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed. If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored with a AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS re- quirements and implement additional generally accepted industry standards.
  • Page 112 TERMS OF SERVICE OVERVIEW The website is operated by BREWHA Equipment Co Ltd. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to BREWHA Equipment Co Ltd. BREWHA Equip- ment Co Ltd. offers the website, including all information, tools and services avail- able from the site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated here.

  • Page 113: Section 2 - General Conditions

    BIAC User Manual You must not transmit any worms or viruses or any code of a destructive nature. A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your Ser- vices. SECTION 2 - GENERAL CONDITIONS We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

  • Page 114: Section 7 - Optional Tools

    Privacy and Terms of Service We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to limit the sales of our products or Services to any person, geographic region or jurisdiction. We may exercise this right on a case-by-case basis. We reserve the right to limit the quantities of any products or services that we offer.
  • Page 115 BIAC User Manual SECTION 8 - THIRD-PARTY LINKS Certain content, products and services available via our Service may include materials from third-parties. Third-party links on this site may direct you to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy and we do not warrant and will not have any liability or responsibility for any third-party materials or web- sites, or for any other materials, products, or services of third-parties.

  • Page 116: Section 12 - Prohibited Uses

    Privacy and Terms of Service offers, product shipping charges, transit times and availability. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information or cancel orders if any information in the Service or on any related website is inaccurate at any time without prior notice (including after you have submitted your order).

  • Page 117: Section 17 - Entire Agreement

    SECTION 14 - INDEMNIFICATION You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless BREWHA Equipment Co Ltd. and our par- ent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns and employees, harmless from any claim or de- mand, including reasonable attorneys’...

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    Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Service constitutes acceptance of those changes. SECTION 20 - CONTACT INFORMATION Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at brewing@brewha. --------------------------------------...
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