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Supplementary Operation, Assembly, Maintenance Manual
for F3-42 model 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:
1
Stainless steel extension "lid"
2
Cross-braces (one marker "R", one marked "L")
3
Leg braces (shorter braces)
1
Bag misc ¼-20 hardware
2
"Arrow" labels (may be installed on lid and 27gal tank if purchased as a complete unit)
1
P-clip for blow-off hose
1
Black grommet for blow-off hose elbow
1
¾ X ¾ barbed elbow (nylon)
1
¾ X 6ft vinyl blow-off hose (trim to length desired)
About This Manual:
This is the supplementary manual for the F3-42 model and must be used in conjunction with the F3-27
manual. If you purchased this as an upgrade, that manual should also have been included for your
convenience. Please contact Blichmann Engineering for a copy of that manual if you did not receive it.
This supplemental manual is broken down into the following sections:
Proper assembly procedures to ensure reliable, safe, leak-free operation of your
Fermenator
prior to your first use.
F
ERMENATOR
. We recommend an initial assembly to familiarize you with the process
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Summary of Contents for Blichmann Engineering Fermentator F3-42
- Page 1 If you purchased this as an upgrade, that manual should also have been included for your convenience. Please contact Blichmann Engineering for a copy of that manual if you did not receive it. This supplemental manual is broken down into the following sections:...
- Page 2 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 horizontal leg brace. Washers are also needed on the outside of the cross braces to cover the slotted hole as shown in Fig 2. Orient the bottom dump valve at an angle as shown in Fig 1 so that it does not interfere with the leg brace when connecting the hose barb and hose to the bottom dump assembly.
- Page 4 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.
- Page 5 Carry Handles Warning: The 27gal and 42gal models are too heavy to move when full. DO NOT attempt to move these units when full. The carry handles are provided to move it only when empty. Optional Leg Extension Kits The leg extensions allow for gravity draining into a keg or bottling bucket. Additional bracing is required for the F42 model as compared to the F3-27 to bear the additional weight of the unit.
- Page 6 fasteners at this time, and invert the Fermenator onto the wheels. The wheels are non-marking to protect your floors, and feature a wheel lock to keep the unit in place and prevent accidental movement. Warning: Keep all wheels locked at all times unless moving the unit. Be sure all obstacles are out of the path of the Fermenator, especially small objects which will wedge under the wheels and cause it to suddenly stop moving.
- Page 7 If you detect a leak at the lid seal joint, check that you have the arrows lined up properly and have completely followed the alignment procedure outlined earlier. If a leak still persists, please contact Blichmann Engineering via email: John@BlichmannEngineering.com for assistance.
- Page 8 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.
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