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Summary of Contents for Spike Nano System

  • Page 1 Nano System User Guide...
  • Page 2 Pumps ........14. Nano System! Hoses ........16.
  • Page 3 Hot Liquor Tank Assembly Mash Tun Boil Kettle Steam Condenser Lid Wort Chiller Ready to get your Nano up and running? This guide will show you how to assemble Pumps each piece of equipment with step-by-step instructions and key visuals. Hoses Cart Assembly S P I K E N A N O U S E R G U I D E...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    Assembly – Make sure the elements are plugged in, and the power cords are fully twisted into position. We also recommend strain relieving the power cords so the full weight is not pulling down on the element connection. Taking these actions will certainly extend the life of your power cords.
  • Page 5 Assembly – Hot Liquor Tank S P I K E N A N O U S E R G U I D E...
  • Page 6 Assembly – Hot Liquor Tank ITEM DESCRIPTION Hot Liquor Tank Hot Liquor Tank Bottom Drain Piping TC Clamp TC Gasket TC Butterfly Valve TC Side Pickup 6000w Heating Element Temp Sensor Power Cord - 15’ (not pictured) S P I K E N A N O U S E R G U I D E...
  • Page 7 Assembly – Mash Tun S P I K E N A N O U S E R G U I D E...
  • Page 8 Assembly – Mash Tun ITEM DESCRIPTION Mash Tun Tank Manway Door Grain chute False Bottom Mash Tun Bottom Piping Mash Tun TC Quick Connect Fitting 3000w Heating Element TC Clamp TC Gasket TC Butterfly Valve Temp Sensor Vorlauf Arm Sparge Arm Power Cord - 10’...
  • Page 9 Assembly – Boil Kettle S P I K E N A N O U S E R G U I D E...
  • Page 10 Assembly – Boil Kettle ITEM DESCRIPTION Boil Kettle Tank TC Clamp TC Gasket Boil Kettle Bottom Piping Butterfly Valve 1” Boil Kettle Racking Arm TC Side Pickup 6000w Heating Element Temp Sensor Power Cord - 6’ (Not Pictured) S P I K E N A N O U S E R G U I D E...
  • Page 11 Assembly – Steam Condenser Lid The Steam Condenser Lid is placed on the Boil Kettle during the boiling step. Follow the process portion of this guide for specific operating instructions. NOTE: Make sure you keep the drain hose above the water line if using a bucket for drainage.
  • Page 12 Assembly – Steam Condenser Lid Wrap the threads of the Condenser Mister (part G) in teflon tape to make a perfect seal. ITEM DESCRIPTION Condenser Lid TC Clamp TC Gasket TC Cap Condenser Piping 90° Barb Condenser Mister 4” TC Clamp 4”...
  • Page 13 Assembly – Wort Chiller We designed our own plate chiller to cool the wort as quickly and efficiently as possible. It also has its own dedicated temp sensor. You’ll be able to see the chiller exit temp on the control panel and adjust the flow rate to achieve your perfect yeast pitch temp.
  • Page 14 Assembly – Wort Chiller ITEM DESCRIPTION Nano Plate Chiller Temp Sensor 1” TC Tee TC Clamp TC Gasket Mounting Nuts S P I K E N A N O U S E R G U I D E...
  • Page 15 Assembly – Pumps NOTE: Assemble the outlet valve and air bleed manifold completely before attaching to the pump head. Since the cross members of the cart are tight to the pump, this will ease with installation. S P I K E N A N O U S E R G U I D E...
  • Page 16 Assembly – Pumps ITEM DESCRIPTION Pump TC Clamp TC Gasket TC Butterfly Valve 1.5” TC x 5/8” Barb (90°) 1” TC Tee 1.5” TC 3pc Valve Mounting Nuts (Not Pictured) S P I K E N A N O U S E R G U I D E...
  • Page 17 Assembly – Hoses We use oversized barbs so the silicone tubing will be securely attached without a need for hose clamps. Also, this oversized barb creates a full port which doesn’t restrict flow. Depending on the length you cut the hose necessary for the condenser drain, you may have 1’...

  • Page 18: Cart Assembly

    Assembly – Cart Assembly To install the casters : Lock the brake on the caster, and then tighten the caster into the cart leg. By locking the brake, it makes the caster its own wrench, and it is easier to screw in the caster.
  • Page 19 Auotune the Control Panel Heating HLT Brew Day Strike Water to MT Mash Control System Vorlauf Guide Sparging Using the Steam Condenser Boiling Whirlpool Now that your Nano is fully assembled, it’s time to get brewing. Follow the steps in this user guide for a simple and easy Brew Day experience. Knockout &...
  • Page 20 Using Your Nano Control Panel BOIL KETTLE MASH TUN Autotune the Control Panel Before you get started, make sure to auto-tune your HLT and MT PID controller. This ensures proper EXCHANGER system calculations and helps the heating element run as efficiently as possible. NOTE: you only need to auto-tune your HLT PID before your first brew Fill your HLT 75% full with water.
  • Page 21 Brew Day – Figure 1 Heating HLT Fill HLT with 45 gallons of water. Turn on the water pump to recirculate the HLT to keep a consistent temp throughout. Connect a short hose (Gold) from bottom of HLT to water pump inlet. (see Figure 1) Set HLT to 2 degrees above your strike temp.
  • Page 22 Brew Day – Figure 2 Move Strike Water to MT Move the long hose (Red) from the top of the HLT When you reach your desired strike temp, turn off to the bottom of the MT. (see Figure 2) the pump and add the grain. Transfer enough strike water to your mash tun.
  • Page 23 Brew Day – Figure 3 Mash Control System (MCS) There are 4 different ways the Spike Nano can Add a short hose (Black) from the bottom port of ‘ A UTO MASH’ the MT to wort pump inlet. (see Figure 3) be used to mash: •...
  • Page 24 Brew Day – Figure 3 Mash Control System (MCS) • Set the mash element to ‘ON’ and the wort pump Step Mash – Mash Element: On Wort Pump: Auto Mash PRO TIP: We recommend a slow trickle over the to ‘ON’ •...
  • Page 25 Brew Day – Figure 4 Vorlauf When the mash is completed, it is time to “vorlauf” or recirculate the mash. This process moves small particles from the bottom of your grain bed to the top, preventing them from getting into the boil kettle and the finished beer.
  • Page 26 Brew Day – Figure 5 Sparging Move the long hose (Red) from the top of the HLT Turn on the water pump and wort pump. Sparge the desired amount and fill the BK until you to the top of the MT. (see Figure 5) reach your pre-boil target volume.
  • Page 27 Brew Day – Using the Steam Condenser Lid Built to transform steam into liquid during the boiling process, our steam condenser lid not only reduces your boil-off rate, it allows you to brew inside without worrying about moisture collecting on your walls or ceiling. Assemble your Steam Condenser Lid as outlined on page 11.
  • Page 28 Brew Day – Boiling Follow these steps to keep things rolling during the boiling phase. To begin your boil, we recommend setting the PRO TIP: The BK PID is based on % power output PRO TIP: The steam condenser will use about temperature to 100% output to get the boil to fine tune a rolling boil.
  • Page 29 Brew Day – Figure 6 Whirlpool Move the short hose (Black) from the bottom port of the MT to the BK. (see Figure 6) Turn wort pump on and whirlpool for 15 minutes. Lastly, let wort stand for 10 minutes before moving to knockout.
  • Page 30 Brew Day – Figure 7 Knockout & Transfer Move the hose (Green) from the whirlpool port to PRO TIP: Before proceeding make sure the MT PRO TIP: The best way to lower “Wort Out” the ‘Wort In’ on the chiller. (see Figure 7) has been emptied of grain and rinsed down.
  • Page 31 Brew Day – Cleaning Follow these steps to speed through the cleanup process and keep your equipment running smoothly for your next Brew Day. PRO TIP: Since the HLT and water pump are only used for clean water, they do not need to be cleaned after brewing.
  • Page 32 Brew Day – Cleaning Follow these steps to speed through the cleanup process and keep your equipment running smoothly for your next Brew Day. 21. Remove the (Gold) hose. Remove the steam condenser tube and move the hose (Red) from the Wort Out port to the bottom of the steam condenser.
  • Page 33 Brew Day – Figure 14 Cleaning Follow these steps to speed through the cleanup process and keep your equipment running smoothly for your next Brew Day. 24. Move the hose (Red) from the bottom of the 27. Step 1-27 should be repeated with clean water to steam condenser piping to the CIP ball.