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Operation, Assembly, Maintenance Manual
F3-7, F3-14, F3-27 models and optional attachments
Congratulations on your purchase, and thank you for selecting the Fermenator
fermentor from Blichmann Engineering. We are confident that it will provide you years of service and
many gallons of outstanding beer and wine. This manual will familiarize you with the use, assembly,
and the sanitation procedures for the product.
**** PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO USE FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ****
Unpacking:
Please ensure that you have the following items packaged with your fermentor:
4
O-rings (27gal and 42gal model will have 2 smaller, 2 larger)
2
Pressure relief valve o-rings (very small orange)
1
Lid seal (large black seal installed on the lid)
2
Ball valves
1
O-ring retainer – (thin washer)
1
Bottom dump fitting (1/2" NPT X 3/4" straight thread)
1
1/2" NPT 90 degree stainless steel street elbow
1
3/4-16 stainless steel hex nut (bottom dump)
1
Racking arm fitting – ½" NPT X flare
1
Racking tube (90 deg bent stainless tube)
1
Racking tube nut
1
Lid hatch (oval lid with handle)
1
Pressure relief valve piston (stainless cylinder shaped part)
1
Relief valve filter spring (installed on lid hatch)
1
Large "T" nut (for V-band clamp)
1
Airlock and stopper
1
1/2" NPT X 3/4" hose barb for bottom dump (nylon)
1
1/2" NPT X 3/8" hose barb (1/2" X 1/2" for 27gal model) for racking arm (nylon)
1
90 degree barbed elbow (3/8") for connecting CO2 hose (nylon)
1
3/4" ID X 24" long hose for bottom dump
1
Supplementary manual for installation of the F3-42 extension (if purchased)
Note: some parts will be partially assembled to protect them during shipment.
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- Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase, and thank you for selecting the Fermenator stainless conical fermentor from Blichmann Engineering. We are confident that it will provide you years of service and many gallons of outstanding beer and wine. This manual will familiarize you with the use, assembly, and the sanitation procedures for the product.
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Page 2: About This Manual
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. - Page 3 Bottom dump Assemble the elbow to the valve first, then the bottom dump fitting last as shown in Fig. 1. Be sure the handle of the valve faces up as in Fig. 2a and that the handle rotates outward. If you are using the optional leg extensions, it is not necessary to use the elbow, and will allow the trub and yeast to flow more freely.
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Page 4: Lid Assembly
Rotating racking arm Install the flare fitting on a valve, making sure the handle opens away from the tank. Install an o-ring in the o-ring groove on the flare end of the fitting. (Note: 27 gal models will use the larger o-rings on the racking arm. - Page 5 Warning: Failure to correctly install and tighten the lid clamp can cause the lid to blow off during pressurization resulting in serious injury or death! Please contact your Authorized Fermenator Distributor or Blichmann Engineering (www.BlichmannEngineering.com) if you have any questions about proper assembly. Do not operate the unit until you are certain that you understand the proper installation procedure.
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Page 6: Carry Handles
Carry Handles The folding carry handles have been preinstalled on your fermentor. However, they have been tightened so they do not rotate in shipment and become damaged. Using two 7/16” wrenches, loosen the nylock nut so the handle moves freely. However, be sure the nut is still fully engaged on the bolt. The 7gal and 14.5gal models can be moved when full, but be sure to use 2 people to carry the 14.5 gal model. - Page 7 Optional Casters - F3-7, F3-14, and F3-27 models (For F3-42 see supplemental manual provided with that product) To assemble the casters, begin by pre-assembling the brackets as shown in Fig. 15 using two ¼-20 X ½” long bolts and washers. It is recommended that you install all of the hardware finger tight first, and tighten the assembly when all fasteners are in place.
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Page 8: Initial Cleaning
Fig. 19 Sanitation: Caution: do NOT use any cleaner or sanitizer containing chlorine such as bleach. Over time, this will pit and erode stainless steel. Any other non-chlorine sanitizer is acceptable to use. IodophorTM or StarSanTM both work very well and do not require rinsing. - Page 9 Fig. 21 Fig. 20 Note: it is not necessary to re-sanitize the fittings prior to use if you have sanitized, dried and stored them in a bag (see storage section) after the previous use since you will be sanitizing the completely assembled fermentor with a sanitizing solution.
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Page 10: Operation
If you are still experiencing a leak, contact Blichmann Engineering as this is not normal. After the prescribed time has passed for your sanitizer to finish it’s job, open both valves and drain the tank. - Page 11 Fig. 25 Fig. 26 *** IMPORTANT *** Maximum Fermentables Capacity Beer Wine 7 gal model: 5.5 US gal 6.0 US gal 14.5 gal model: 11 US gal 12 US gal 27 gal model: 21 US gal 21 US gal 42 gal model: 33 US gal 33 US gal Warning: Exceeding these capacities can cause the fermentation material (krausen) to clog the pressure...
- Page 12 has all been removed. Performing a protein rest (for wheat and under modified malts) and using proper techniques to leave trub in the boil kettle will reduce the amount of trub carried into the fermentor and improve the quality of your beer. Consult any homebrewing text for recommended procedures. If you are still having trouble with yeast cake compaction it is permissible to use pressure to provide additional force to remove the yeast.
- Page 13 Racking finished beer – gravity drain: Connect a clear sanitized hose and hose barb to the racking arm valve as shown in Fig. 27. The included nylon barbs seal well without Teflon tape so sanitation is easy. Hold the valve body to prevent it from rotating, and slowly open the valve, draining it into your keg or bottling bucket.
- Page 14 Wine Makers: The Fermenator is an outstanding vessel in which to ferment wine. The sealing system is far superior to wine tanks and is completely impervious to oxygen. Most stainless wine fermenting tanks have a loose fitting lid for primary fermentation (to vent gas) and a floating lid for secondary fermentation (to prevent oxygen infiltration).
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Page 15: Maintenance
6802K33 Warranty: Blichmann Engineering products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1yr from the date of purchase (proof of purchase required). Specifically excluded from this warranty are o-rings, normal wear and tear, damage from abuse, misuse, failure to follow cleaning and maintenance procedures, and thread galling or breakage from over tightening or failure to use Teflon...
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