Perlick DS32 User Manual

Form No. Z2280

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Installation and Tapping – 

Direct Draw Dispensers Self-Contained

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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.

■

Turn regulator adjusting screw counterclockwise
until it turns freely.

■

Turn hand valve counterclockwise on CO

2

cylinder to the fully open position.

■

Turn regulator adjusting screw clockwise until 
desired pressure is reached (approximately 
12-15 lbs.). Tighten stop nut on adjusting screw.

■

Open shut-off valve on bottom of regulator.

Dilute a small amount of liquid dishwashing soap
and rub the soapy mixture around each connection.
If bubbles appear, tighten connection.

■

Turn CO

2

hand valve clockwise until seated and

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

2

hand valve counterclockwise until 

fully open. Turn regulator shut-off valve to 
open position.

■

Adjust CO

2

gas flow as required, turning

clockwise for higher pressure.

■

Connect a regulator (reducing valve) to 
CO

2

cylinder.

■

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

2

cylinder outlet fitting is free of dust 

or dirt before attaching regulator.

■

Store CO

2

cylinder and regulator assembly 

upright.

■

Allow only properly trained and experienced 
personnel to handle high pressure gas. 

■

Connect cylinder directly to a keg without a 
regulator (reducing valve).

■

Drop or throw regulator or CO

2

cylinder.

■

Transport CO

2 

cylinder in a closed vehicle.

■

Apply oil to a regulator. 

■

Shut off CO

2 

cylinder when not in use. You will 

not save gas by doing so!

■

Allow untrained, inexperienced personnel to 
handle high pressure gas.

CO2
PRESSURE
GAUGE

CO2 
GAS 
DRUM

REGULATOR
FITTING

REGULATOR
ADJUSTING
SCREW

FITTING FOR
RED AIR HOSE

SHUT-OFF VALVE
(BLACK LEVER IN
CLOSED POSITION)

HAND
VALVE