Connecting The Regulator; Adjusting Gas Flow; Co 2 Leak Test; Replacing A Co 2 Gas Cylinder - Perlick DC90ACLT Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Installation and Tapping
ArctiCold Draft Dispenser
Connecting the Regulator to the
CO Cylinder
2
Remove blue plug from regulator fitting.
■
(Note: Do not remove the carbonic washer).
Screw regulator onto gas cylinder valve.
■
Tighten with wrench until vertically straight.
Be sure that shut-off valve (black lever) on
regulator is in the OFF (horizontal) position.
Place a screw clamp over end of red air line
■
and push onto regulator tailpiece. Tighten
clamp with a screwdriver.
REGULATOR
FITTING
CO2
PRESSURE
GAUGE
30
20
40
PERLICK
10 50
PSI
60
0
FITTING FOR
RED AIR HOSE
SHUT-OFF VALVE
(BLACK LEVER IN
CLOSED POSITION)
Adjusting the CO
2
Turn regulator adjusting screw counterclock-
■
wise until it turns freely.
Turn hand valve counterclockwise on CO
■
cylinder to the fully open position.
Turn regulator adjusting screw clockwise until
■
desired pressure is reached (approximately
12-15 lbs.). The desired pressure may vary
based on location/elevation. Tighten stop nut
on adjusting screw.
Open shut-off valve on bottom of regulator.
■
CO Leak Test
2
Dilute a small amount of liquid dish washing soap
and rub the soapy mixture around each connec-
tion. If bubbles appear, tighten connection.
Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice.
HAND
VALVE
CO2
GAS
DRUM
REGULATOR
ADJUSTING
SCREW
Gas flow
2
Replacing CO Gas Cylinder
2
Turn CO hand valve clockwise until seated and
2
■
close shut-off valve on regulator.
unscrew regulator from cylinder fitting.
■
Replace carbonic washer (Part No. 157F2P),
■
if needed and reattach regulator to filled
cylinder.
Turn CO hand valve counterclockwise until
2
■
fully open. Turn regulator shut-off valve to
open position.
Adjust CO gas flow as required, turning
■ 2
clock wise for higher pressure.
Proper CO Handling
2
...
always
Connect a regulator (reducing valve) to
■
CO cylinder.
2
Secure cylinder in upright position whether in
■
storage or in use.
Keep cylinder away from heat. Rupture disc
■
vents at 122° F. maximum.
Ventilate room after high pressure gas leakage.
■
Check the last DOT test date on cylinder neck
■
before filling. If more than five years old, the
cylinder must be retested to DOT specifications.
Be sure CO cylinder outlet fitting is free of dust
2
■
or dirt before attaching regulator.
Store CO cylinder and regulator assembly
2
■
upright.
Allow only properly trained and experienced
■
personnel to handle high pressure gas.
...
never
Connect cylinder directly to a keg without a
■
regulator (reducing valve).
Drop or throw regulator or CO
■
Transport CO cylinder in a closed vehicle.
2
■
Apply oil to a regulator.
■
Shut off CO cylinder when not in use. You will
2
■
not save gas by doing so!
Allow untrained, inexperienced personnel to
■
handle high pressure gas.
failure to heed this warning could result in
personal injury or death.
5
cylinder.
2
Form No. Z2323
Rev. 06.26.10