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ARKSEN 048-GM-48371 Owner's Manual

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5 GALLON WATER/ALCOHOL DISTILLER
!
ATTENTION!
NOTICE:
If your package is missing parts or you are having issues with assembly, please call us directly at
(949)-344-2588. Our customer service team will address any questions or concerns you may have.
Please have this manual open and ready for reference.
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
(949)-344-2588
8:00AM - 5:00PM PST (Monday - Friday)
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE
manufacturer@arksenusa.com
www.arksenusa.com
Model# 048-GM-48371
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Model# 048-GM-48371 5 GALLON WATER/ALCOHOL DISTILLER OWNER’S MANUAL ATTENTION! PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE NOTICE: If your package is missing parts or you are having issues with assembly, please call us directly at (949)-344-2588. Our customer service team will address any questions or concerns you may have.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • Using your Arksen Water/Alcohol Distiller ........

  • Page 3: Safety

    A large container for use as a cool water reservoir and a submersible pump. 2. Containers (glass is best, avoid plastic) to collect your distilled product. 3. Large container for fermenting if you’d like to keep your Arksen Distiller available for distilling only. 4. Small wrench for loosening and tightening fittings.

  • Page 4: Parts & Features

    PARTS & FEATURES A. Boiler Silicone Sealing Ring Roll of Teflon Tape Boiler Lid G. Boiler Pot Short Silicone Tube C. Stopper H. Condenser M. Distillate Extension Copper Tube D. Thermometer Distillate Outlet N. Bubble Airlock Lid Latches (4) Copper Coil O.

  • Page 5: Using Your Arksen Water/Alcohol Distiller

    You can use a separate large container for fermenting. The fermentation process happens over several days or weeks. You may wish to keep your Arksen Distiller available for distilling only. Use clean glass, stainless steel or food-safe ceramic or plastic containers. It’s helpful to have 2 or more containers available.

  • Page 6: Setting Up For Fermenting

    SETTING UP FOR FERMENTING • Wash all parts with dish soap and hot water before assembling. Parts needed Boiler Lid Silicone Sealing Ring Bubble Stopper Thermometer Boiler Pot Airlock Attach Thermometer to Boiler Lid Silicone Washer Brass Nut Step 1 . Slide silicone washer onto Step 2 .

  • Page 7: Preparing The Bubble Airlock

    remove insert Preparing the Bubble Airlock Step 1 . Insert bottom end of Bubble Airlock into stopper. Step 2 . Add a small amount of water or sanitizing solution to half fill the bubble airlock cavities. Fermenting Configuration Step 3 . Insert the Bubble Airlock & stopper into the available hole in the boiler lid.

  • Page 8: Stage 2: Distillation

    Distillation of fermented beverages is the process of concentrating the alcoholic content by separating much of the alcohol from the fermented product. Slowly heating the fermented beverage in the Arksen Distiller causes the alcohol to vaporize, rise into the Copper Coil and then be cooled as it travels through the condenser.

  • Page 9: Connect Condenser To Boiler Lid

    Connect Condenser to Boiler Lid . Fixed-in- place Nut Silicone Washer Brass Nut Step 1. Remove the brass nut and silicone washer. Step 2. To ensure a complete seal, wrap Teflon Tape tightly around the threaded end of the connector a few times. Step 3.

  • Page 10: Set Up Water Flow To Condenser

    SET UP WATER FLOW TO CONDENSER Provide a continuous source of cold water to the Condenser Pot. The cold water flowing into the Condenser Pot cools the distillate flowing through the Copper Coil. There are two methods: Method 1. Home faucet method: Locate loose end of the Condenser’s “Water Out”...

  • Page 11: Distilling Configuration

    Method 2. Water reservoir method: Recirculate cold water from a cold-water reservoir: Fill a large container with cold water. Place a submersible pump (not included) into the container. Connect the pump to the “Water In Tube”, which is connected to the Condenser. The Condenser’s “Water Out Tube”...

  • Page 12: Before Distilling

    DISTILLING Distilling Water Producing your own clean distilled water is easy with the Arksen Distiller. Before beginning, make sure all parts of the distiller are clean and dry, as well as your containers for collecting the distilled water. If distilling water only, perform a “Water Run” by distilling 1 gallon or more of clean water, which will be discarded.
  • Page 13 Distillate Outlet will quickly reduce or stop. These are signs the run is finished. • Turn off heat and allow all parts of the Arksen Distiller to cool completely before cleaning all parts. Cutting •...

  • Page 14: Mead Recipe

    20 raisins 1 quarter teaspoon of cinnamon 1 whole clove Equipment you’ll need: Arksen Distiller Boiler Pot, Lid, Thermometer and Bubble Airlock Funnel Coffee filters 2 Sterilized 1 gallon food safe plastic jugs (such as from spring water or milk) Sterilized glass bottles Hydrometer to determine alcohol content of the mash and judge when fermentation is complete.
  • Page 15 Directions: Preparing the “Mash/Wash” Step 1. Pour 10 cups of plain water into the Boiler Pot Step 2. Add the honey + citrus juice + raisins + cinnamon + whole clove. Step 3. Heat on low to medium, stirring, until ingredients are dissolved and well incorporated. Step 4.

  • Page 16: Watermelon-Peach Moonshine Brandy

    Step 5. Save the pulp for step 6. Step 6. Place the pulp from step 5 in the Arksen Boiler Pot or other large stock pot. Step 7. Add 5 quarts water and bring to a boil. Boil for about 30 minutes.
  • Page 17 Step 8. Strain pulp from boiled mixture using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Discard the pulp. Step 9. Allow the boiled, pulp-free mixture to cool until lukewarm. Step 10. Keep cooled mixture in the Boiler Pot or pour into your chosen fermentation container. Preparing for Fermenting Step 11.
  • Page 18 5 GALLON WATER/ALCOHOL DISTILLER Model# 048-GM-48371 CUSTOMER SERVICE: manufacturer@arksenusa.com (949)-344-2588 www.arksenusa.com 8:00AM - 5:00PM PST (Monday - Friday)

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