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- Page 1 GLYCOL CHILLER ADAPTER KIT INSTRUctions Glycol Chiller and fermenter not included.
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Page 2: Safety Information
Get your equipment ready by following these quick and easy steps. We recommend reading the following safety information before use. Please also find enclosed, information on heating and cooling performances, advice for fermenting at low temperatures, and how to clean and store your Glycol Chiller Adapter (GCA) Kit. SAFETY INFORMATION •... - Page 3 DIAGRAM Rubber bung Grainfather Glycol Chiller Adapter (GCA), including (customised to fit 3-pin power cord and temperature probe the cooling coil) 2 x 2 m (6.5 ft) hoses (with insulation) 5 m (16.4 FT) cooling coil 6 mm (0.2”) diameter...
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Page 4: Temperature Probe
1. Connect the temperature probe, heating pad and 4. Secure the coil onto the lid by pushing the rubber power cord to the GCA as per the diagram below. bung into the 1.5” ferrule. You can now fit these onto your fermenter. -
Page 5: Menu Controls
(clean and dry) location on the fermenter. There are two default profiles that are already saved onto the GCA – lager and ale. HOW TO USE • Fill your fermenter with your wort. NOTE: Ensure that the wort covers the cooling coil. - Page 6 WIRELESS CONTROL AND APP INTEGRATION CONNECTING THE GCA TO THE APP 1. When you first turn on the GCA, you will be greeted with the connection setup screen. If you do not see this screen, then you can press the ‘set’...
- Page 7 If you’re experiencing network issues or the instructions on the screen and connect your troubleshooting, you can use this function to mobile device to the GCA. Once the connection remove your saved network and password. is established, you will receive a notification on your mobile device.
- Page 8 The default is 0.5°C (1°F) which means that once the fermenter has reached the target temperature, then the GCA will not restart cooling or heating until the fermenter temperature is more than 0.5°C (1°F) away from the target temperature.
- Page 9 HEATING & COOLING PERFORMANCES WITH THE GRAINFATHER GLYCOL CHILLER MAX TEMPERATURE LOWEST MAINTAINABLE FERMENTER TYPE AMBIENT CONDITIONS ABOVE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 30L (7.9 US Gal) Up to 6°C (43°F) As low as 4°C (39°F) 20°C (68°F) <70% humidity single wall plastic 30L (7.9 US Gal)
- Page 10 Grainfather High Performance Cleaner to clean a damp cloth. your equipment. Follow the instructions on • GCA: If necessary, wipe with a damp the packaging for how to use. If using another cloth but avoid contact with any cleaner, please ensure that it is suitable for electrical connections.
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