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RS-CDK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PERLICK RESIDENTIAL ICED COFFEE DISPENSING KIT To prevent appliance or component damage and injury, read these instructions thoroughly prior to installation and operation. FORM NO. Z2570 REV. A-09/18/2018...
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Signature Beer Tower. Some photos and provide the highest level of customer satisfaction. If, however, drawings may only show the Draft Arm, but service is required, call Perlick at 800.558.5592. For your own the instructions will also apply to the Adara protection, never return merchandise for credit without our Signature Beer Tower unless noted.
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PERLICK RESIDENTIAL RS-CDK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OF DISPENSING EQUIPMENT Open the tapping kit box and become familiar with its compo- nents. The instructions on pages 4 through 10 will demonstrate how to properly install the tapping equipment on your Perlick Beer Dispenser, with the RS-CDK Iced Coffee Dispensing Kit. Dispensing Head Apply silicone to Faucet Lead bottom flange Flange Sleeve All hose connections use worm-drive hose Nitrogen Tank Coffee Connection...
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PERLICK RESIDENTIAL RS-CDK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION MOUNTING HOLE TEMPLATE FOR DRAFT ARMS AND ADARA SIGNATURE TOWERS NOTE: If installing accessory kit on existing unit, skip to page 6. perlick customer service (800)558-5592 | 5...
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PERLICK RESIDENTIAL RS-CDK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OF DISPENSING EQUIPMENT Open the tapping kit box and become familiar with its NOTE: Wash tapping devices thoroughly. Flush beer components. If the dispensing head is going to be mounted on and faucet lines, as well as the tapping device (keg a counter top directly above the refrigerated cabinet, have the coupler) with fresh water. counter top pre-drilled using the supplied template on page 12. Make sure that the access hole in the refrigerated cabinet is in line with the counter top holes. Remove any obstructions from the access hole of the refrigerator. Follow instructions on pages 8 through 11 to properly install the tapping equipment on your Perlick unit, or watch our Beer Dispenser Tapping Installation video.
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PERLICK RESIDENTIAL RS-CDK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Figure 3. Figure 4. 2. Remove air “T” from end of air tube by loosening fastener holding the two halves together. Remove the air tube from the tower being careful not to damage the product tube. 3. Cut air tube at mark made in step 1. Re-install air tube into tower and re-install “T” on the end of the air tube so “T” faces the rear of the tower. 4. Cut product tube 3 inches below the “T” and install included barbed union into product tube and clamp using worm drive clamp. perlick customer service (800)558-5592 | 7...
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PERLICK RESIDENTIAL RS-CDK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Locate the dispensing head , black beer line(s), and hose clamp(s). Slide one end of each beer line onto the stainless steel tubes which protrude out the bottom of the dispensing head and clamp tight. Remove transit tape with a utility knife around the hole in the top of the unit from both inside and outside of the cabinet. Gently punch out foam w/screwdriver and remove. Insert the beer line(s) through the hole in the counter top. Move head aside and bead silicone around perimeter of hole, and then position the head back in place. Fasten using the 4 chrome screws included with the dispensing head. Wipe off excess silicone to complete the seal. Use the 3/8” - thick foam pad included in the tapping kit and roll into a cylinder. From inside the cabinet, insert the foam tube up through the hole in the counter top until it is firmly against the insulation in the dispensing head. Mark, then put...
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PERLICK RESIDENTIAL RS-CDK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Install the Air Scoop Kit. Start by removing the upper set of screws located above the fan on the back wall of the cabinet. Assemble components from the kit as follows – Insert black snap bushing into air scoop mounting bracket, then insert one end of the air snorkel through the snap bushing. A zip tie can be inserted behind the mounting bracket to keep the tube in place. NOTE: For Adara Towers, the air snorkel consists of a 3 inch piece of black tubing and a 3 inch piece of clear tubing that slides over each other and then is clamped using included worm drive clamp.
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PERLICK RESIDENTIAL RS-CDK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Slide one end of red nitrogen hose onto the barb fitting of the regulator and clamp. Slide other end onto a gray quick connect, clamp and attach to coffee tank inlet. Slide black hose from dispensing head to quick connect, clamp, and attach to coffee tank outlet. On the right rear sidewall there is a double column of screws. Remove the left screw. Locate the safety chain and a #10 x 1/2” sheet metal screw from the parts bag. Insert the screw through the closed end link of the chain and tighten in the vacant screw hole. The chain can now be used to secure the tank with “S” hook, preventing damage to the regulator. 10 | perlick.com/residential...
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PERLICK RESIDENTIAL RS-CDK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Nitrogen tanks are shipped empty and must be filled prior to use. Turn the adjusting knob on the regulator counter- clockwise until the secondary gauge (top) reads zero. Make sure that the valve at the bottom of the regulator where the red hose is connected is in the off position as shown. Watching the secondary pressure gauge, turn the...
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PERLICK RESIDENTIAL RS-CDK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE REGULATOR TO THE NITROGEN CYLINDER 1. Remove the blue plug from the regulator fitting, but do not remove the carbonic washer. NITROGEN 2. Screw regulator onto gas cylinder valve. Tighten with wrench until vertically straight. Be sure that the shut-off valve on the regulator is in the OFF (horizontal) position. 3. Place screw clamp over the end of red line and push onto regulator tail piece. Tighten clamp with a screwdriver. 4. Turn regulator adjusting screw counterclockwise until it turns freely. NITROGEN 5. Turn hand valve counter-clockwise on the nitrogen cylinder to the fully open position.
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