User Manual
Draft Beer Trouble Shooting
Flat Beer
Foamy head disappears quickly. Beer lacks usual zestful, fresh flavor.
CO2 turned off when not in use.
Contaminated air source (usually compressed air).
Greasy glasses.
Not enough pressure.
Pressure shut off during night.
Loose tap or vent connection.
Sluggish pressure regulator.
Obstruction in lines.
False Head
Large soap-like bubbles, head dissolves very quickly.
Dry glasses.
Improper pour.
Pressure required does not match beer temperature. Research or consult your supplier for proper temps/
Coils in beer lines warmer than beer in keg.
Wild Beer
Beer is all foam and not enough liquid beer when drawn.
Beer tapped improperly.
Faucet worn down.
Kinks, dents, twists or obstructions in line.
Beer too warm in kegs or lines.
Too much pressure.
Keep lines properly charged at all times.
Drain air source & refill with clean air.
Clean with a grease-cutting cleaner.
Check lines for leaks, replace air source if necessary.
Keep lines properly charged at all times.
Check lines, do regular maintenance to prevent.
Check connections, replace if necessary.
Check lines, clean via instructions on page 13.
Flush glasses with clean water and drain.
1. Hold clean glass at 45 degrees.
2. Pour beer at the midpoint slope of the glass.
3. Once glass fills to half, tilt upright to 90 degrees.
4. Fill until there is 1" to 1½" head.
pressures for each draft product.
Check that the air hose clip is still in place.
Check insulation for damage. Repair as necessary.
Avoid agitation in keg prior to tapping.
Tap quickly and at correct temperature.
Contact a properly trained maintenance worker to
repair or replace.
Check that all lines are clear and properly secured.
Clean lines via instructions on page 13.
Check that the unit is set to proper temperature.
Check that the air hose clip is still in place.
Check for damage in insulation.
Check that all lines are clear and properly secured.
Make sure unit is operating at ideal temperature to
match your product. Check to see if pressure gauge
is malfunctioning. Check air source.
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