Perlick DS ユーザーズマニュアル
Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice
9
Form No.Z2278
Rev. 11.29.10
pouring a perfect glass of beer
Direct Draw Dispensers Self-Contained
Perlick is committed to continuous improvement. Therefore, we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice
9
Form No.Z2278
Rev. 11.29.10
troubleshooting: beer service problems
Direct Draw Dispensers Self-Contained
wild beer
Dispensed beer has either too much foam or is
all foam.
CAUSES
■ Beer has been dispensed improperly
Solution: See pouring instructions on page 8
■ Regulator pressure is set too high
■ Warm keg temperature
Solution: Keg must be colder than 40°F.
Target temperature is between 36°F and
38°F
■ Cabinet door is opened and closed frequently
and temperature is warmer than 38°F
Solution: Adjust temperature to between
36°F and 38°F
■ Kinks, dents or obstructions in the line
■ Using oddly shaped glasses, or frosted,
waxed or styrofoam containers
■ Dispenser has been turned off for a long
period of time.
■ Faucet is bad, dirty or in a worn condition
■ Regulator malfunction
flat beer
Foamy head disappears quickly; beer lacks
brewery fresh flavor
CAUSES
■ Dirty glassware
■ CO
2
pressure is too low (due to lack of
pressure setting)
■ CO
2
is turned off at night
■ Cooler is too cold
■ CO
2
leak or defective (sticking) check valve
■ Sluggish CO
2
regulator
cloudy beer
Beer in glass appears hazy, not clear
CAUSES
■ Dirty glassware
■ Dirty faucet or beer line
■ Frozen or nearly frozen beer
■ Old beer
■ Beer that has not been refrigerated for a long
period of time
beer and co
2
facts
■ Beer foam is 25% liquid beer and 75% CO
2
gas, don’t waste it!
■ Most people prefer their beer stored at 38°F.
■ Beer lines and faucets require regular
cleaning (see cleaning instructions on
page 7).
■ A fully-charged 4.2 lb. CO
2
cylinder will
dispense approximately 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 half
barrels.
■ CO
2
gas gives beer its sparkling
effervescence. It also gives beer its creamy
head of foam.
Keg
Size
No. of
Gallons
No. of
Ounces
No. of
Cases
No. of
12-oz.
Serv.
Full
Keg
Weight
1/4
7-3/4
992
3.445
105
87 lbs.
1/2
15-1/2
1,984
6.889
210
161 lbs.