Grainfather Conical Fermenter PRO Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 CONICAL FERMENTER PRO INSTRUctions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Safety information Anatomy diagram & parts list Assembly Connecting the Glycol Chiller or Cooling Pump Kit The Conical Fermenter Pro Controller Wireless control & app integration How to use Setting up automatic fermentation Connecting fermentation tracking devices Advice for cleaning & storage... -
Page 3: Safety Information
Please also find enclosed, instructions for connecting the Glycol Chiller or Cooling Pump Kit to your Conical Fermenter Pro. Plus, how to set up automatic fermentation and connect fermentation tracking devices, such as Tilt and Plaato, as well as advice for cleaning and storage, and top tips. -
Page 4: Anatomy Diagram & Parts List
ANATOMY DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Volume: 30 L Heater power: 30 W Controller voltage: 12 V d.c. Power adapter frequency: 50 Hz/60 Hz 1. Airlock 2. Rubber Bung 3. Fermenter Lid 4. Fermenter Body 5. 5 Cm (2”) Tri Clamp 6. Cone Plug Seal 7. Liquid Inlet 8. Dual Valve Tap 9. Silicone Transfer Hose (10 mm (0.4”) inner diameter) 10 Conical Fermenter... -
Page 5: Assembly
ASSEMBLY 2. Attach the valve to the bottom of the fermenter INSTALL THE DUAL VALVE TAP by inserting the cone plug seal. Then use the tri 1. Unpack the fermenter and all its parts. Remove clamp to tighten it and secure it in place. all the protective packaging and then assemble the dual valve tap. SCREW ON BALL VALVE CONNECT THE POWER CORD 3. Plug the 2 m (6.5 ft) power cord into the back of the fermenter. ATTACH LIQUID INLET 4. Then plug the other end of this cord into the power adapter. -
Page 6: Connecting The Glycol Chiller Or Cooling Pump Kit
CONNECTING THE GLYCOL CHILLER THE CONICAL FERMENTER OR COOLING PUMP KIT PRO CONTROLLER 1. A cooling connection kit is included with both CONNECTION SETUP the Glycol Chiller and Cooling Pump Kit. This When you first turn on the controller, you will consists of brass couplers, seals, and hoses. be greeted with the connection setup screen. Press ‘set’ to go to the main default screen. 2. To connect the couplers to the fermenter, place the white seal inside the threaded hole on the side of the fermenter. 3. -
Page 7: Wireless Control & App Integration
Once on the connection setup screen, you will need to open the Grainfather Community App on your mobile device. 2. Within the app, navigate to the equipment screen. The equipment screen shows all the brewing and fermenting equipment that you have already set up on your account. 3. To add a new device, tap the ‘+’ icon on the bottom NETWORK CONFIG right of the screen and select ‘fermentation On this screen, you can add a new wireless network tracking equipment’. and connect your fermenter. If you’ve previously 4. Select ‘Grainfather Conical Fermenter Pro’ on the connected your fermenter to other networks, you list of equipment and once on the device setup can also clear these here. screen, tap ‘ready’. 5. Depending on your mobile device, you may be asked to request certain permission(s) required to connect with the controller. Accept all requests. NOTE: The following steps vary for Android and iOS users. Please follow the relevant steps for your mobile device. SETTINGS This screen displays the main settings: • Change temp control (to disable heating... - Page 8 WIRELESS CONTROL & APP INTEGRATION CONT. ANDROID 6. If setting up the controller via an Android device, 8. After your phone has successfully connected to choose your controller in the list. the controller (Android and iOS), select your (See step 8 next) wireless network from the list and enter in your network password and then tap ‘connect’. Once completed, your Grainfather Conical Fermenter Pro is connected to the internet. 7. If setting up using an iOS mobile device, follow the instructions on the screen and connect your mobile device to the controller. Once the connection is established, you will receive a notification on your mobile device. Tap the notification to return to the Grainfather Community App. You will automatically return to the device setup screen.
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Page 9: How To Use
HOW TO USE 1. Fill your fermenter by syphon or a counter flow wort chiller if using a Grainfather brewing system. Ensure that the volume is at least 15 L. 2. Secure the lid. Ensure that the rubber bung and airlock are still tightly in place. 3. Plug the fermenter into a power socket and turn on (heating only). For cooling capabilities, purchase either the Grainfather Glycol Chiller or Cooling Pump Kit. 4. You can now use the controller manually or via the connection on the Grainfather App on your mobile device. By using the app and your mobile device, you can monitor your fermentation remotely with automatic alerts and notifications. SETTING UP AUTOMATIC FERMENTATION 5. Before starting your brew session, ensure that the recipe you have chosen has a fermentation profile on the Grainfather App. 6. Once you have finished brewing on the Grainfather App, go to the fermentation section. -
Page 10: Connecting Fermentation Tracking Devices
HOW TO USE CONT. CONNECTING FERMENTATION TRACKING DEVICES 10. Within the fermentation section of the 8. To allow the Grainfather App to manage Grainfather App, you can also add other tracking fermentation as per your profile, go to the devices such as Tilt and Plaato. fermentation steps and drag the toggle under managed mode. 11. Select ‘add device’ and either follow the instructions on the app or select your fermentation device from the list presented. 12. A fter selecting your device, a setup page will display. Follow these instructions to set up your fermentation device. 9. The Conical Fermenter Pro Controller, in conjunction with the Cooling Pump Kit/Glycol Chiller, will now automatically maintain and change the fermentation temperature based on your profile. Under fermentation tracking, you can view a graph that monitors the progress of your fermentation. 13. Once set up, the app will now display your fermentation tracking on your mobile device. NOTE: If you love brewing lager, check out... -
Page 11: Advice For Cleaning & Storage
• Temperature distribution changes as it cools. • Remove, disassemble and clean the dual valve tap. Therefore, when cooling at low temperatures, a • Then clean all the equipment with Mangrove reading that’s taken at the top of the fermenter Jack’s No Rinse Sanitiser. with an additional probe, such as a Tilt hydrometer, may be different to a reading that’s • Reassemble, dry and store. taken in the cone. • The Conical Fermenter Pro Controller is splash • If you’re fermenting in ambient temperatures proof to make cleaning the outside of your above 30°C (86°F), we recommend using the fermenter easy. However, do not use a high- Grainfather Conical Fermenter Pro Insulation pressure hose directly on the controller or the Jacket (sold separately) to improve cooling times. fermenter power socket. • To transfer your beer easily into a keg or bottle, • Avoid the controller and power socket (even with we recommend using our Pressure Transfer Kit. the cap securely in place) coming into contact If cold crashing, you can use the Pressure with water for extended periods of time. Transfer Kit to prevent suck back from the airlock by applying 0.5psi of CO2 and adjusting the needle valve. This adds a blanket of CO2 to the top of the fermenter and stops air getting in as the beer contracts as it rapidly cools. Cooling slowly at 3°C (37.4°F) per day will allow equilibrium between... -
Page 12: Heating Time Guide
HEATING TIME GUIDE The Grainfather Conical Fermenter Pro has a 30 W, 12 V heating element inside the cavity of the fermenter. This gently heats the environment between the walls of the fermenter, allowing for an even and controlled temperature increase, which is best for the yeast. The heating efficiency of your fermenter is dependent on your ambient room temperature; however, the Conical ˚ ˚ Fermenter Pro can achieve up to 10 C ( ~ 20 F) higher than ambient room temperature. Below is a guide of expected heating times based on the starting ambient temperature. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 21°C (70°F) Humidity 50% / Volume 23 L (6 Gal) Time (Hours) Conical 18°C 19.2°C 20.1°C 21°C 22.2°C 22.9°C 24.1°C 25°C 26.2°C 27.3°C 28.1°C 29.1°C 30.4°C Fermenter Pro (64°F) (66.5°F)
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