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PICOBREW
Z SERIES
USER'S MANUAL | V.19.309.18

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  • Page 1 PICOBREW Z SERIES USER’S MANUAL | V.19.309.18...
  • Page 2 PicoBrew Z Series Safety Information What’s in the Box Assembly Connecting to a Network First Rinse Let’s Brew Beer Brewing Z Kits Brewing PicoPaks Brewing Coffee Distilling Sous Vide Group Brewing Care and Maintenance Menu Overview Customer Care...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Do not soak the step filter in these products, which may lead to cracking. • Do not seal the keg with the metal lid while running a brewing session, cleaning cycle, or rinse cycle. PICOBREW Z SERIES SafEty InfORmatIOn | 3...
  • Page 4 • The Z on-screen instructions represent the most up-to- date and accurate version of all Z processes. In the event of any discrepancy between this manual and the on-screen instructions, always follow the on-screen instructions. PICOBREW Z SERIES SafEty InfORmatIOn | 4...
  • Page 5 • Metal keg lid • Keg cozy • Fast Fermentation adapter • PicoPak adapter • Air Lock • Keg wand x 2 • Keg Seal • Fabric washer • Keg seal plug • Syringe PICOBREW Z SERIES What'S In thE BOx | 5...
  • Page 6 Whirlfloc Tablets • A 17 mm wrench or deep socket for disassembling keg posts • Keg Lube or another food grade silicone-based lubricant • Two 5 Gallon food grade plastic buckets PICOBREW Z SERIES What'S In thE BOx | 6...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY attaching heating module to Brewing Ingredients module Note: Insert & lightly hand-tighten screws attaching the Heating Module to the Brewing Module before using T20 driver to fully tighten screws. PICOBREW Z SERIES aSSEmBly | 7...
  • Page 8 Note: the order of the Hop Cages is reversed from that of the Zymatic. HOPS CAGES AND LIDS ADJUNCT SCREEN TOP MASH SCREEN BOTTOM MASH SCREEN ADJUNCT INSERT KEYHOLE PLUG DRAIN TUBE GROMMET DRAIN TUBE STEP FILTER PICOBREW Z SERIES aSSEmBly | 8...
  • Page 9 Build Unit 1 as shown in the Z1 Quick Start Guide. This will be the bottom unit of your Z2. 02. Remove the 4 Screws on the Top of your already assembled base unit. PICOBREW Z SERIES aSSEmBly | 9...
  • Page 10 7 Screws connecting the Ingredients Module walls to the floor. Assemble the Top Z Unit Stack the floor-less Ingredients Module on top of the base Z Unit and assemble with 4 screws. PICOBREW Z SERIES aSSEmBly | 10...
  • Page 11 Pro Tip: Insert & lightly hand-tighten all screws before using T20 driver to fully tighten screws. Congratulations, your Z2 is Assembled! Follow instructions below for Box #4 (Power Cable) to supply power to both Z Units and you’ll be ready to brew. PICOBREW Z SERIES aSSEmBly | 11...
  • Page 12 Choose Your Conf iguration Table-top: To use your Z4 on a table top, we recommend using two Z2 configurations side by side. Rack Tower: To use your Z4 in a rack tower, see instructions below. PICOBREW Z SERIES aSSEmBly | 12...
  • Page 13 • We do not recommend installing any shelves or rails more than 56” off the ground, to ensure that brewing hoses can reach standard 5G corny kegs. Once your Rack is fully built and properly installed, you’re ready to add your Zs. PICOBREW Z SERIES aSSEmBly | 13...
  • Page 14 Pro Tip: Don’t fully tighten these screws until unit is mounted in its final position on rack. Install Units on Rack • Place unit on shelving or rails. Unit should sit with hoses exiting from the machine in front of the rack uprights. PICOBREW Z SERIES aSSEmBly | 14...
  • Page 15 • Repeat for additional units until desired rack tower setup is complete. Congratulations, your rack mounted Z is Assembled! Follow instructions below for Box #4a (Power Cable) to supply power to your Z Units and you’ll be ready to brew. PICOBREW Z SERIES aSSEmBly | 15...
  • Page 16 Z’s, property, and may cause injury or death. Please consult with a licensed electrician if you have any questions or concerns about the power being used for your Z’s. PICOBREW Z SERIES aSSEmBly | 16...
  • Page 17 Once you have successfully connected Z to your home network, you will need to add the Z to your account on picobrew.com. Follow prompts on the Z screen in order to add your Z to your account. PICOBREW Z SERIES...

  • Page 18: First Rinse

    Screen, Bottom Mash Screen, Adjunct Screen, Hops Cages and Lids, and Adjunct Insert. 02. Set aside to dry. STEP FILTER SET-UP The Keyhole Plug is inserted in the hole at the bottom of the Step Filter interior divider PICOBREW Z SERIES fIRSt RInSE | 18...
  • Page 19 Lock Fitting. Allow the gray hose to hang into an empty 5 gallon bucket. 04. Power on your Z. From the main menu, select Utilities, then select Rinse by clicking the Control Knob. Follow the on-screen instructions. PICOBREW Z SERIES fIRSt RInSE | 19...
  • Page 20 04. Disconnect the Z hoses from your keg and keg wand. To remove the ball lock fittings, lift the outer ring of the fitting, and remove. 05. Empty any liquid from your keg, and rinse well. 06. Empty the wastewater from your bucket. PICOBREW Z SERIES fIRSt RInSE | 20...
  • Page 21 Compartment of the Step Filter, resting on the bottom ledge. Ensure that the semi-circular cutout matches up with the Drain Tube indentation. 07. Measure hops and place in appropriate Hop Cages. Secure the Hop Cage Lids. PICOBREW Z SERIES lEt'S BREW | 21...
  • Page 22 Insert the black Keg Seal, by inserting one end and firmly pressing around the edge of the seal until it has been pushed into place. Use caution as the edges of the keg opening may be sharp. PICOBREW Z SERIES lEt'S BREW | 22...
  • Page 23 GRAY Ball Lock Fitting to the IN keg post of your keg. While your Z brews, you can watch its progress online. Log in to your picobrew.com account, select the BrewHouse tab. Look for ‘Now Brewing’ in your sessions. PICOBREW Z SERIES...
  • Page 24 07. Place each cage into the Adjunct Insert, with the longest boiling hop going into the rightmost first compartment (the one with the notch). Note that the order of cages is reversed from that of Zymatic. PICOBREW Z SERIES Z KItS | 24...
  • Page 25 Place the felt washer on top of the rubber washer. Place a few drops of Anti-foam onto the felt washer. Place the spindle on top of the felt washer (long side of spindle pointing down). Insert the PICOBREW Z SERIES Z KItS | 25...
  • Page 26 GRAY Ball Lock Fitting to the IN keg post of your keg. While your Z brews, you can watch its progress online. Log in to your picobrew.com account, select the BrewHouse tab. Look for ‘Now Brewing’ in your sessions. PICOBREW Z SERIES...
  • Page 27 Make sure that the tabs of the built-in hops clamp align with the indentations in the Hops Container – this will ensure that the Hops Container holes are properly aligned with the Step Filter Lid holes. PICOBREW Z SERIES | 27...
  • Page 28 PicoPak. It is normal for the lid to not fully close, it will compress shut once the Step Filter is inserted into the Z. PICOBREW Z SERIES | 28...
  • Page 29 Select ‘Start Now’ 20. While your Z brews, you can watch its progress online. Log in to your picobrew.com account, select the BrewHouse tab. Look for ‘Now Brewing’ in your sessions. Once your brew is finished and you have drained it fully into the fermenting keg, add 0.12 gallons (1 lb) (slightly...

  • Page 30: Brewing Coffee

    Lid to ensure uniform distribution of water over the coffee. This accessory is not required for Cold Brew or Hybrid coffee. 05. For Custom coffee you will be asked to directly enter the Temperature and Time values for a single cycle. PICOBREW Z SERIES | 30...
  • Page 31 ‘Hot Coffee’ then use the optional Spreader Lid instead of the normal Step Filter Lid. Fill your keg with the amount of water listed in your recipe. Use a gallon jug and measuring cup or a scale to PICOBREW Z SERIES | 31...
  • Page 32 GRAY Ball Lock Fitting to the IN keg post of your keg. While your Z brews, you can watch its progress online. Log in to your picobrew.com account, select the BrewHouse tab. Look for ‘Now Brewing’ in your sessions. PICOBREW Z SERIES...
  • Page 33 Black OUT to Black OUT. 07. Connect the Z IN and OUT hoses to their corresponding parts on the PicoStill. Follow the remaining instructions on the Z Display and in the PicoStill Instruction Manual. PICOBREW Z SERIES DIStIllInG | 33...
  • Page 34 Temperature, Adjust Time, or Drain the Step Filter. It is recommended that you use the drain utility after cooking is finished to move hot water from the Step Filter to the Keg before removing the Step Filter to access food. PICOBREW Z SERIES SOUS VIDE | 34...
  • Page 35 • Cancel the offer by selecting Exit with the Control Knob • Allow the offer to time out by doing nothing • Group brewing works for all forms of recipe brewing as well as built-in functions such as cleaning and rinsing. PICOBREW Z SERIES GROUP BREWInG | 35...

  • Page 36: Care And Maintenance

    Z. Do not use abrasive materials or cleaners. Do not use cleaners on the OLED display screen. POST ASSEMBLY NOTCHED WIDE END OF SPRING BLACK FITTING GREY FITTING PICOBREW Z SERIES CaRE anD maIntaInanCE | 36...
  • Page 37 02. Check the condition of the O-rings and confirm that they are in place. 03. We strongly recommend using a homebrew specific cleanser or powdered dishwasher detergent to clean your keg. PICOBREW Z SERIES CaRE anD maIntaInanCE | 37...
  • Page 38 04. After cleaning, rinse well, and follow by sanitizing with a food grade sanitizing solution such as StarSan. Consult the “How to clean your keg video” on the PicoBrew website for help here. Deep Clean After every three brews, or if your Z is not going to be used for more than a couple of weeks, you will need to run a clean cycle on your Z.
  • Page 39 The hot Clean cycle will be followed by steps to thoroughly rinse the step filter and keg and then run 4 gallons of clean water through the Z to remove all cleaning solution. Discard the rinse water at the end. PICOBREW Z SERIES CaRE anD maIntaInanCE | 39...

  • Page 40: Menu Overview

    Get to know what’s under the hood. Z menu Structure My Recipes • All synced recipes from PicoBrew recipe crafters. Any synced recipe synced from BrewCrafter 2 will always be the first item in the list. See ‘Let’s Brew Beer above. PicoPaks & Z Kits •...
  • Page 41 • PicoStill – Enable o Disable Z Session logging for PicoStill Sessions • Group Brewing – Enable or Disable the Group Brewing feature if you have more than one Z on your network About – device specific information about your Z PICOBREW Z SERIES mEnU OVERVIEW | 41...

  • Page 42: Customer Care

    Customer Care If you experience any problems with your Z Series brewing system, please log in to your picobrew.com account and visit picobrew.com/help. PICOBREW Z SERIES CUStOmER CaRE | 42...

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