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WELCOME TO THE BIG LEAGUE IN HOME BREWING! The Grainfather G70 represents the next level in home brewing equipment. This brewing system integrates with the Grainfather Community App for wireless control. Read through these instructions and safety notes completely before...
Safety Instructions IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS Parts List ASSEMBLY Pre-Brewing Assembly Connecting the Controller and Power WIRELESS CONTROL Connecting the Controller to the Mobile App BREWING Setting up to Brew and Mashing Sparging Boiling Cleaning THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE GRAINFATHER G70.
• Never move the unit while it is in operation or containing hot liquid. This could lead to injury or scalding. • Handles on the side are only meant for transportation once the Grainfather is empty and in a cooled, non-use state.
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The fixed wiring insulation must be protected, for example, by insulating sleeving having an appropriate temperature rating. THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT APPLIES TO THE GRAINFATHER G70 PRODUCT SOLD IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
ASSEMBLY PLEASE FOLLOW THESE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A GREAT BREWING EXPERIENCE ON THE G70. MAKE SURE TO FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH THE PARTS LIST.
PRE-BREWING ASSEMBLY We recommend that you clean your G70 before the first use. Refer to step C of the Cleaning Section of this guide for instructions. 1. INSTALL THE HOP FILTER Take the Hop Filter (18) and place it on the inside base of the G70 Body (Fig A).
THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER ALLOWS YOU TO USE THE GRAINFATHER COMMUNITY MOBILE APP TO MANAGE AND MONITOR YOUR BREW SESSION IN MANUAL OR AUTO-MODE, FROM ANYWHERE WITH A WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION. YOU CAN PROGRAM RECIPES FROM THE...
Grainfather G70. Although a wireless connection can be made over long distances, as a rough guide place the G70 unit within 10m (30 ft.) of the wireless source or use a wireless range extender/repeater to allow you to place the G70 unit further away.
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(Fig G-1), connect Community app. You should be returned to the your mobile device to the G70. Once the connection is Device Setup screen to select your wireless established you should receive a notification on your network to connect your G70 to (Fig H-1).
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STEP 7 Setup is now finished, and you will be returned to the The G70 is now ready for you to start controlling your Equipment screen (Fig I). Select your newly connected brew session. Grainfather G70 Controller to enter the controller NOTE: This permission request for remote control is in interface.
BREWING ONCE YOU’VE ASSEMBLED YOUR UNIT, IT’S TIME TO START BREWING BEER. FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO GET FAMILIAR WITH THE BREWING PROCESS ON THE G70. BEGIN BREWING ENOUGH BEER TO SHARE OR BRING AUTHENTICITY BACK WITH HALF BARREL PILOT BATCHES.
Based on your recipe, calculate the required amount of mash water then add it to the G70. Water volumes and salts can be calculated using the advanced calculators available on the Grainfather Community Platform.
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Slowly insert the assembled Grain Basket into Fit the Top Grain Plate (28), resting it on top of the the G70 Body as shown in Fig L, making sure that grain bed. Make sure it is level. Next, remove the Grain the Top Overflow Pipe (30) is fully extended.
SUPPORT RING (11) step, lift and remove the entire Grain Basket (31) with grain from the G70 Body. If you are using a large grain bill, it is recommended to gently scoop some grain out of the Grain Basket to reduce the weight prior to lifting it.
14. COOLING WITH COUNTERFLOW WORT CHILLER the G70 body. Turn the pump on to recirculate the wort back into the G70 Body to sanitise the NOTE: On your first use, run cleaner through the inside of the coil - complete this step without Counterflow Wort Chiller (38) before brewing.
2. Place a container underneath the 1/2” Tap thoroughly with water. Gently scrub the inside of shown in Fig Q-2. the G70 Body with a soft bristle brush to remove left over stains. 3. Open the 1/2” Tap. The Grainfather High Performance Cleaner is a 4.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. CAUTION – Risk of fire and electric shock. Replace FOR COMMERCIAL & INDOOR USE ONLY. only with manufacturer’s cord set, part No. _SJTO SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WA R N IN G AV E RTIS S E ME N T...
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