Installation Instructions
Installation of the Keg Coupler
Insert the keg coupler into the locking neck of the beer keg and turn it clockwise to lock into position,
making sure the keg coupler handle is in the closed position, with the handle up.
How to Tap a Keg of Beer
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Make sure the CO
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Pull out and release the pressure release valve on the coupler to purge any air pressure.
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Make sure the beer tower faucet handle is in the closed position.
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Pull coupler handle out and downward until it locks into its open position. The teeth on the
underside of the coupler will bite into the locking neck of the beer keg.
Note: If a keg is very tall, it may be necessary to connect the coupler to the keg before inserting the
keg into the keg cooler.
Opening the CO
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Make sure the secondary shut-off valve (shown below in "open" position) is closed. To open the
main CO
cylinder valve, slowly turn the main valve counter-clockwise until fully open.
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Notice the needle on the regulator gauge start to climb.
Adjusting the CO
The gauge monitors low internal keg pressure and should be adjusted to
read between 8-12 PSI. The pressure can be adjusted as needed. If the
beer is very foamy, try turning the PSI down. If the fl ow of beer is very
weak, try turning the PSI up.
Note: After making any adjustment to the PSI, wait 5 - 10 minutes
before attempting to pour another beer to allow the pressure to equalize.
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Release adjustment lock nut marked 2.
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Using a fl at screwdriver, turn regulator screw marked 3.
- To increase pressure, turn screw clockwise.
- To decrease pressure, turn screw counter-clockwise.
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Retighten lock nut marked 2.
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Open secondary shut off valve to let CO
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Allow several minutes for the keg to properly pressurize. Regulator
gauge may drop while this happens.
Note: Listen for hissing along all connections to identify if there are any
leaks.
is turned off and the valve on the regulator is in the closed position.
2
Coupler closed position
Coupler pressure
release valve
Cylinder Main Valve
Regulator
2
Coupler open position
fl ow into the keg.
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Main shut
off valve
Secondary shut
off valve