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Therminator
Operation, Assembly & Maintenance Manual
Congratulations on your purchase and thank you for selecting the Therminator
wort chiller from Blichmann Engineering. We are confident that it will provide you years of service and
many gallons of outstanding beer. This manual will familiarize you with the use of the Therminator
assembly, and sanitation procedures.
**** PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO USE FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ****
IMPORTANT !!
Warning:
Sections labeled "Warning" can lead to serious injury or death if not followed. Please read
these thoroughly and understand them completely before use. If you do not understand
them or have any questions, contact your retailer or Blichmann Engineering
(www.BlichmannEngineering.com) before use.
Caution:
Sections labeled "Caution" can lead to equipment damage or unsatisfactory performance of
the equipment. Please read these sections thoroughly and if you have any questions,
contact your retailer or Blichmann Engineering before use.
Assembly:
Threaded fittings
The Therminator
utilizes ½" NPT (National Pipe Taper) male threads for the wort side of the exchanger
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(top fittings on the back and front of the exchanger) that will readily mate up with your preferred type of
hose connector. The cooling water side of the exchanger (bottom fittings on the back and front of the
exchanger) is fitted with ¾" male garden hose threads (GHT). High quality hose quick connect fitting
adapters from Blichmann Engineering are available through your retailer.
Caution: If you are using stainless NPT adapter fittings on the wort side of the exchanger (½" NPT) it is
necessary to use a thread sealing tape (Teflon
covered under warranty. If you feel any grinding while tightening stop immediately as this galling the
threads! Threads, once galled, will not come apart! The key to long thread life is not over tightening, and
using an adequate amount of thread sealing tape. If you are using brass or plastic adapter fittings, the use
of thread sealing tape is still recommended, but optional. No sealing tape is needed on the cooling water
side of the exchanger since it employs non-tapered garden hose threads.
type) to prevent thread galling (welding), which is not
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brand stainless steel
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- Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase and thank you for selecting the Therminator brand stainless steel wort chiller from Blichmann Engineering. We are confident that it will provide you years of service and many gallons of outstanding beer. This manual will familiarize you with the use of the Therminator assembly, and sanitation procedures.
- Page 2 (not Fig. 3 included, but available from Blichmann Engineering as an accessory item) as shown in Fig. 3. Rinse in the opposite direction of normal wort flow first to expel any hop or trub particles that may have entered the exchanger.
- Page 3 10-15 minutes, which will completely sterilize it. Fig. 3a Storage: Store the Therminator as shown in Fig. 3a with the ends open and facing down. This will allow any remaining water to drain to the bottom and evaporate through the openings which will prevent mildew.
- Page 4 Obviously, wort flow rate and wort outlet temperature are trade-offs. A good rule of thumb (assuming 5gpm of water flow) is that the Therminator will chill about 3-5 F above the cooling water temperature at moderate wort flow rates (about ¾-1gpm),...
- Page 5 Therminator Accessories: are available through your Blichmann Engineering retailer. Designed with the highest quality and attention to detail to give you the best beer possible, with the least hassle. Back-flush hose assembly...
- Page 6 1.040 will perform slightly better than the graph. Note that small changes in inlet cooling water temperature and flow can have a large impact on the wort outlet temperature and flow. Therminator Performance Data 1.040 S.G. 68 F Wort Outlet Temp...
- Page 7 1. Blichmann Engineering warrants to the original purchaser that this product will be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the customer. Proof of purchase is required. Blichmann Engineering’s obligation to repair or replace defective materials or workmanship is the sole obligation of Blichmann Engineering under this limited warranty.
- Page 8 Therminator Owners Manual – V8 ©Blichmann Engineering, LLC 2008...
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