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- Page 1 100L BrewZilla Gen 4 Instruction Manual BrewZilla 100L – Gen 4 Instruction Manual KegLand Distribution PTY LTD www.KegLand.com.au www.KegLand.com.au Last Updated 09/02/2024 12:20 PM Page...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Adjusting the Pump Duty Cycle (Percentage) ....................19 Adjusting the heating power ..........................20 Mashing ................................21 Recirculation Arm Assembly ..........................22 Mash Temperature Reading ..........................23 Sparging ................................24 Boiling ................................... 26 Boil Temperature Reading ..........................26 www.KegLand.com.au Last Updated 09/02/2024 12:20 PM Page... - Page 3 Menus ................................... 34 Register Device ..............................34 Start Profile/Profile Control ..........................34 Settings................................35 Bluetooth ................................. 36 Diagnostics ............................... 37 Recommended Accessories ..........................38 Distillation Accessories ............................46 Support ................................. 48 Warranty (Australia) ............................. 48 www.KegLand.com.au Last Updated 09/02/2024 12:20 PM Page...
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Page 4: Warnings - Important Information
10. Use only the recommended cleaners and sanitiser products listed in the recommended accessories section. Using chemicals not tested or recommended on the BrewZilla can result in permanent damage and void warranty. If you require further assistance with chemical compatibility please contact www.KegLand.com.au Last Updated 09/02/2024 12:20 PM Page... -
Page 5: Parts Checklist
Malt Pipe reinforced bottom screen (no hole and no seal required) Malt Pipe reinforced top screen with hole (no seal required) BrewZilla Gen 4 RAPT Wi-Fi Controller 8 pin power cable for BrewZilla Wi-Fi controller www.KegLand.com.au Last Updated 09/02/2024 12:20 PM Page... -
Page 6: Power Requirements And Wiring
The 100L Gen 4.0 BrewZilla is the biggest single vessel brewery which is brought to you by KegLand. It is a complete all in one, all grain home brewing system for those who want to take the leap to making batches up to 90L or simply want to upgrade their system allowing them full control of their batch from start to finish using Wi-Fi connectivity. -
Page 7: Digital Temperature Controller Button Layout
Registering your BrewZilla Gen 4.0 to the RAPT Portal is quick and easy and requires the steps below to be followed. If you intend to only use the controller manually skip ahead to assembly instructions. Digital Temperature Controller Button Layout www.KegLand.com.au Last Updated 09/02/2024 12:20 PM Page... -
Page 8: Registering Your Brewzilla To The Rapt Portal
2. Plug your BrewZilla Wi-Fi controller into the boiler using the provided 8-pin power cable. 3. On your smart phone or tablet, open your Wi-Fi settings and connect to the Kegland RAPT Wi-Fi Access Point using the Wi-Fi name and password displayed on the BrewZilla Wi-Fi controller. -
Page 9: Register Your Brewzilla To Your Account On The Rapt Cloud
For instructions to control the brewery manually via the temperature controller including adjusting the set temperature, adjust heating power and pump output percentage then refer to Operation of the BrewZilla via the Temperature Controller. www.KegLand.com.au Last Updated 09/02/2024 12:20 PM Page... -
Page 10: Digital Controller Assemby
Then adjust the angle of the bracket to your desired angle and tighten the bolts to hold the bracket in this position. Tip: if you require a greater angle for the Digital Controller the mounting bracket can be rested on the bolt as shown below to the right. www.KegLand.com.au Last Updated 30/08/2022 10:40 AM Page... -
Page 11: Perforated False Bottom Assembly And Installation
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Perforated False Bottom Assembly and Installation The 100L BrewZilla Gen 4.0 includes a perforated false bottom. This false bottom is designed to prevent your pump drawing in more than 95% of solids such as hop pellets. It has NOT been designed so you can place grain directly onto this screen and is not designed to hold the weight of a grain bill. -
Page 12: Boiler Assembly
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Boiler Assembly Tap Assembly and Installation The BrewZilla is shipped with the tap assembled but not fitted to the boiler to minimise the risk of damage in transport. Unscrew the hex nut and retaining nut from the tap. Push the barb with seal into the tap and ensure the silicone seal is on the tap body prior to installation. - Page 13 BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Push the unconnected silicone hose from the 25W pump over the barb on the tap and secure in place with the wire clamp. www.KegLand.com.au Last Updated 09/02/2024 12:20 PM Page...
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Page 14: Plumbing To Tee To The Tap Before The 25W Pump
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Plumbing to Tee to the Tap before the 25W Pump The plumbing on the underside of the BrewZilla Gen 4.0 can be altered so that the wort runs to the tap before it enters the 25W pump. This is handy as it allows the boiler to be drained through the tap even if you have a blockage in the pump. - Page 15 BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Then change the pipe work as shown below such that the tee piece from the boiler outlet splits to the tap before it reaches the pump inlet. Make sure there are no kinks or twists in the silicone hosing which could impede the flow of liquid.
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Page 16: Malt Pipe Assembly
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Malt Pipe Assembly The malt pipe is the basket which sits inside the boiler and contains your grain during mashing and sparging. It is made up of the malt pipe body, a perforated bottom screen and a perforated top screen. -
Page 17: Fitting The Malt Pipe Handle
75kg to account for the weight of the grain in the malt pipe plus water absorption. The KegLand Lift and Lock Pulley Strap (KL30885) is the ideal pulley for lifting a fully loaded 100L BrewZilla malt pipe. - Page 18 BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual If you do not have access to a pulley system for lifting the malt pipe then a two-person lift using an appropriately strong bar is recommended to avoid injury. www.KegLand.com.au Last Updated 09/02/2024 12:20 PM...
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Page 19: Operation Of The Brewzilla Using The Digital Controller
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Operation of the BrewZilla using the Digital Controller The Gen 4.0 BrewZilla can be controlled using the buttons on the digital controller or through the RAPT Portal. If you do not intend to connect your device to the RAPT Portal and hence do not want to utilise the Wi-Fi functionality of the controller you can choose to control the brewery using only the digital controller. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Heating Power
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual To adjust the duty cycle of the pump, press the Return button until the pump percentage is highlighted then use the up or down arrows to change the pump percentage. If the pump percentage is reduced then the pump will cycle on/off to reduce the output. -
Page 21: Mashing
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Mashing Once you have assembled your boiler, digital controller and malt pipe you are then ready to add grains to begin mashing. Ensure that you have added the correct volume of strike water and this water is heated up to the correct strike temperature according to your recipe. -
Page 22: Recirculation Arm Assembly
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Recirculation Arm Assembly WARNING: The recirculation arm must be fitted whenever the pump is in use. WARNING: Do not rotate the recirculation arm while the camlock is engaged. Recirculation assists in achieving high mash efficiency using your system as it aids in producing a homogenous mixture ensuring the temperature is even throughout the grain bed. -
Page 23: Mash Temperature Reading
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Mash Temperature Reading The temperature on the digital controller reads the temperature at the bottom of the boiler near where the elements are mounted. It is important to understand that this is not the core temperature of the mash. -
Page 24: Sparging
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Sparging Once you have mashed your grain for 60-90 minutes it’s then time to sparge the grain. Sparging involves rinsing the grain bed with warm water to extract as much sugar as possible without extracting undesirable tannins. - Page 25 BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Once the malt pipe is suspended above the boiler and is securely supported by the halo ring then pour warm water (approximately 75-80°C) onto the top screen inside the malt pipe to rinse the grain of the majority of the remaining sugars.
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Page 26: Boiling
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Boiling Boiling is one of the final steps of making beer in the BrewZilla. Simply set the heating power to 100% and set the target temperature to over 100C which will result in the elements remaining on continuously. -
Page 27: Cleaning
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Cleaning Cleaning after brew day The Gen 4.0 BrewZilla has a domed bottom with a centralised pump inlet. This makes it easy to drain all liquid from the brewery at the end of your brew day simply by opening the tap. -
Page 28: Pump Cleaning And Maintenance
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual StellarSan assists with dissolving minerals which produce beer stone and also helps to passivate the stainless steel. Recirculate this StellarSan solution through the camlock recirculation arm and the chiller (if required). The StellarSan solution can then be emptied ready for the next brew day, it does not require rinsing. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting Registration And Telemetry
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Registration and Telemetry This Device Is Not Recognised Error This can be caused by trying to register when the BrewZilla has an older or outdated firmware. Please select Check For OTA Update in the Settings menu and try again once the firmware update is complete. -
Page 30: The Brewzilla Controller Has Been Sending Telemetry But Is No Longer Sending Telemetry
There may be a Wi-Fi connectivity issue caused by unusual network setups or network security settings. If you are still experiencing issues, please contact beer@kegland.com.au for further assistance Updating Firmware Your BrewZilla will automatically check for and install firmware updates when powered on and connected to Wi-Fi. -
Page 31: Temperature Probe Calibration
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Temperature Probe Calibration If you find that your temperature probe is not reading the correct temperature for example if is reading over 100°C when boiling at sea level then a 2-point calibration can be performed. -
Page 32: Display Icons Legend
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Display Icons Legend ICON MEANING Heating Relay On Wi-Fi Signal Strength Bluetooth Enabled PID Enabled Profiles Profiles are a key component of the RAPT system. Profiles are powerful tools that can be customised to a great degree, allowing extremely fine control over all aspects of brewing/fermentation. - Page 33 BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual When a profile is active it can be paused, cancelled or manually moved forward or backwards using the on-screen display. The Select icon allows you to select another (previously uploaded profile). Rewind and Forward allow you to move forward or backwards along the profile.
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Page 34: Menus
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Menus Register Device This option will only be available when the RAPT Gen 4 BrewZilla is not registered to the RAPT Portal (app.rapt.io) Please refer to Registering your BrewZilla to the RAPT Portal for full step by step instructions on registering your RAPT Gen 4 BrewZilla. -
Page 35: Settings
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Settings The following options are available in the Settings Menu. SETTING PARAMETER Temperature Sensor Built-In or select any Bonded Bluetooth RAPT Thermometer Toggles display between the graph or a numerical display Show Graph... -
Page 36: Bluetooth
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual To change any of the advanced settings enter the Menu by pressing select (⏎). Once in the menu navigate to Settings and press select (⏎). Navigate to the advanced setting you need to adjust and press select (⏎) -
Page 37: Diagnostics
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual This differential can be altered in the Settings Menu. If the temperature differential is exceeded, the RAPT Gen 4 BrewZilla will suspend heating until the differential is reduced. The legend DIFF OVERRIDE will also be displayed when the display is in Graph Disabled Mode. -
Page 38: Recommended Accessories
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Recommended Accessories RAPT Bluetooth Thermometer The new Bluetooth thermometer can connect up to your BrewZilla Gen 4, RAPT Temperature Controller, RAPT Fermentation Chamber and log that temperature data and manipulate fermentation/brewing and distillation profiles in the RAPT Portal (https://app.rapt.io/). - Page 39 BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Heavy Duty Dolly Bundle A movable dolly is highly recommended if you are using a Lift-N-Lock Pulley system for lifting your malt pipe to move the brewery into the exact spot that you need and lift away! The feet of the 100L BrewZilla slots into the grooves on the dolly plate to make moving your brewery around a breeze.
- Page 40 BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Silicone Tubing Silicone tubing is great for transferring the wort from the BrewZilla unit to your fermenter or into a hot cube. We recommend heavy duty silicone tubing with 12.5mm ID and 18.5mm OD. This Silicone tubing is plasticiser free so there is no BPA.
- Page 41 BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual as protected as possible. It is also a great brewery sanitizer for any of your equipment that comes into contact with fermented beer. E.G mash paddle if you’re adding gelatin / dextrose for clarifying / priming and stirring the vessel.
- Page 42 BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual These heavy-duty gloves are great for handling chemicals, and also for grabbing items covered in hot wort. They have long sleeves on them and are perfect for brewing with. (Part KL05289) Hop Scales / Brewing Salt Scales Measuring small amounts of hops for your brew can be quite hard without the necessary tools.
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- Page 44 BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Intermediate / Advanced Users Accessories 65L DigiBoil Hot Liquor Tank (HLT) Primarily used for sparging purposes. Using an HLT will allow you to rinse your mash in the raised position with 76°C to 80°C water.
- Page 45 BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Phosphoric Acid 85% Adjusting your pH in conjunction with the pH Meter and perhaps BrewFather / Brewing Calculators to know how much to add. Phosphoric acid is our preferred means of acidifying pH in the brewing process.
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Page 46: Distillation Accessories
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Distillation Accessories 100L Pro Sight Glass Distillation Lid for BrewZilla100L Make beer and spirits! with this handy attachment you will be able to fit an AlcoEngine Pot or Reflux still to your BrewZilla 100L or DigiBoil 100L. - Page 47 BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual AlcoEngine Reflux Still With its easy-to-use operation, amazing features, and rock-solid reliability, the Spirit Maker is the foundation of Pure Neutral Alcohol Distilling. Even as our competitors try to catch up, the technologies and features built into this design keep our homemade alcohol distiller years ahead of the DIY home distilling trend.
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Page 48: Support
BrewZilla 100L - Gen 4 Instruction Manual Support Please join the RAPT Users Group and KegLand Home Brew Community Group Facebook pages for support on how to use your BrewZilla, recipes or tips and tricks. If you need hardware support, please contact your nearest BrewZilla distributor.