Beer Meister BM-1600 User manual

Instruction Manual
Beer Meister
Beer Dispenser
BM-1600

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Dear customer,
Before placing your new Beer Meister beer dispenser into operation please read these operating
instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, installation and care of the
appliance.
Please keep these operating instructions for future reference.
Notes, which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance, are
indicated with a warning triangle and/or with Warning!, Caution!, Important!. Please observe
the following carefully.Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications
of the appliance appear after this symbol.
Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the
appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions---------------------------2
Description of the appliance-----------------------------4
Parts & assembly------------------------------------------5
Installation--------------------------------------------------5
Built-in installation
Freestanding installation
Keg capacity------------------------------------------------16
How to operate---------------------------------------------17
Helpful Tips-------------------------------------------------18
Cleaning &Maintenance----------------------------------20
Technical Specifications-----------------------------------21

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. NEVER use an abrasive sponge, cloth, or scouring pad on this appliance.
2. Unplug unit from outlet when not in use and during cleaning.
3. DO NOT operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or if the
appliance ever malfunctions.
4. DO NOT clean any parts of this appliance in a dishwasher.
5. Young children should be supervised while in proximity of the appliance to
ensure their safety.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances,
including the following:
1. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction
manual.
2. This appliance must be properly assembled according to the assembly instructions
in this manual before it is used.
3. This appliance must be connected to a proper electrical outlet with the correct
electrical supply.
4. Proper grounding must be ensured to reduce the risk of shock and/or fire. DO
NOT cut or remove the grounding plug. If you do not have a three-prong outlet in
the wall, have a certified electrician install the proper outlet.
5. Never unplug your appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug
firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
6. Immediately replace worn power cords, power outlets and loose plugs.
7. To reduce the risk the electric shock or fire, do not use extension cords or adapters
to connect the unit to an electrical power source.
8. Unplug your appliance before cleaning or making any repairs.
9. We suggest that a certified technician perform the service if for any reason this
product requires service.
10. Do not operate your appliance in the presence of explosive fumes.
11. Do not tamper with the controls.
12. Do not operate this appliance if parts are missing or broken.
13. Do not use this appliance for commercial use.
14. To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the appliance.
Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
15. The appliance door must be closed during operation. Do not leave the door open
when children are near the dispenser.
16. DO NOT attempt to operate this unit with a damaged cord or plug.

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Before discarding your old appliance, remove the door from its hinges so
that children may not easily become trapped inside.
CO2(Carbon Dioxide) Gas
1. CO2 gas can be dangerous! CO2 cylinders contain high-pressure compressed gas,
which can be hazardous if not handled properly. Make sure you read and
understand all the procedures for the CO2 cylinders before installation.
2. Always connect the CO2 cylinder to a gas pressure regulator! The gas in the CO2
cylinder is 800-1000 P.S.I. and the keg is not built to stand such a high pressure.Never
connect the CO2 cylinder directly to the beer keg.
3. ALWAYS secure gas cylinder in anupright position. NEVER drop or throwgas cylinder.
Gas cylinders can be unstable with the regulator mounted. Theregulator may break off if
the cylinder falls on it.
4. Always keep CO2 cylinders away from heat. Store extra cylinders in a cool place
(preferably 70℉).Secure with a chain in an upright position when storing.
KEG OPERATION
1. Do not exceed 30 P.S.I.
2. Always use a keg coupler and gas pressure regulator equipped with a pressure
relief valve(PRV). If the regulator PRV failed, the keg coupler PRV will release
preventing the CO2 from reaching the keg.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE BEER DISPENSER
①Cabinet
②Door
③Stainless steel handle
④Lock
⑤Ventilator
⑥Top cover
⑦Guard rail
⑧Beer tower with faucet and handle
⑨Light switch
⑩Fan
⑾Return-airway
⑿Control panel
⒀Fixing hook for CO2 Tank
⒁Adjustable legs（4pcs）

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PARTS & ASSEMBLY
Read assembly instructions carefully before installing the beer dispenser.
Once the unit is laid on its back, the coolant in the refrigeration unit is shifted. The
coolant in the refrigeration unit needs to stabilize before the power is turned on.
Allow the beer dispenser to stand in an upright position for about 4 hours before
turning on the power.
INSTALLATION
Before installation, carefully read the instruction in the end in order to avoid a certain
number of problems.
WARNING！！
Do not plug in the beer dispenser immediately after the beer dispenser is delivered to your
home.Keep the beer dispenser upright on the ground and wait four hours before plugging in
the unit
If the beer dispenser has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any
period,DO not plug in the unit unless you have kept the beer dispenser upright for
four hours
BUILT-IN INSTALLATION
Your product has been designed for built-in or free standing installation

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Tips for setting up beer tower mounting to counter top
When you install the beer dispenser into a kitchen cabinet with a counter-top,the
beertower needs to be mounted onto the counter-top.The beer tower must be located
just above the hole on the top of the beer dispenser.Using a PVC pipe, measureand cut
the length to fit between the beer dispenser top and bottom of the counter top.Using
silicone to seal the joints and prevent any leakage of the cold air that will be
circulating through the pipe. By doing this, you will create a simple extension as if the
tower were still mounted directly on top of the beer dispenser.
Below are the dimensions of the beer dispenser top

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Notes:
Plug in the unit before moving the beer dispenser into a kitchen cabinet
Some of our beer dispenser models come with a stainless steel top.If your beer dispenser hasa
stainless steel cover on the top of the beer dispenser,the unit can’t befittedinto a kitchen cabinet
with internal height less than35.5 inches.Remove thestainlesssteel top off the beer dispenser
before installing the beer dispenser into the kitchen cabinet ifthe internal height of your kitchen
cabinet is less than 35.5 inches
How to remove the stainless steel top, as shown below:
（1）Disassemble screws (3 pc) from the back of the top.
（2）Remove the top(!!WARNING!!): When removing the top, hold door to keep door from
falling.

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（3）Disassemble the valve support and fixed block of the unit top.

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（4）Install the top door hinge
FREESTANDING INSTALLATION:
①Place your appliance on a floor that is strong enough to support the beer dispenser
with full load kegs. To level your fridge, adjust the front leveling legs (non caster install).
②Caster Installation
Installation of the casters is necessary if you want to make the beer dispenser mobile.
Note:Two of the Casters include locking mechanisms to ensure the unit does not slide on
hard floors. These two locking Casters should be fastened at the front end of the unit.
1) Empty the inside of the cabinet completely and lay the beer dispenser down on its
back. We recommend that you place a piece of cardboard or cloth underneath the
cabinet to prevent dents or scratches.
2) Disassemble the original feet (4 pcs)

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3) Insert the Casters into the holes on the bottom corners of the cabinet. Tighten each
Caster.
4) Once all four Casters have been tightened, stand the cabinet in its upright position.

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③Installing guard rail&door handle
Place the guard rail on top of the beer dispenser and align holes with the holes on the top of beer
dispenser. Secure guard rail to the beer dispenser by placing inside corresponding holes, tighten
with screwdriver.
Align supplied screws to holes in door. Position door handle and tighten with screw driver

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④Installing the beer tower and drip tray
1) Position large rubber gasket on top of cabinet, aligning all four holes in the gasket with the
four holes on the cabinet.
2) Unravel the beer line (hose) from the tower.Feed the beer tubing and hex nut through the
gasket and into the cabinet
3) Attach the beertower onto the gasket.Align the holes on tower base with the holes on the
gasket/cabinet.Using the screws M5X12 (4 pcs) provided,secure the tower onto the beer
dispenser top firmly.Make sure the tower is in the position with the faucet facing the front of
the cabinet.
4) Line up the threads of the faucet with the collar of the shank. Tighten with the faucet wrench.
Screw faucet knob onto the faucet lever
5) Insert the drip tray into the base and set under the beer faucet spout.

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⑤Installing the co2 line and beer hose to the keg coupler
1) Attach the open end of the (red) air line hose the tothe hose barb connection on the keg
coupler.
2) Secure the co2 line (red) by using the provided adjustable clamp
3) Screw the beer line nut and washer onto the keg coupler andtighten with adjustable wrench.
If tower comes with abeer line wing nut, hand tighten.
IMPORTANT: The rubber washer provided (black or clear) is taped inside of beer nut.
Remove tape before connecting beer line nut to keg coupler. Make sure rubber washer is in
beer nut before connecting.
⑥Setting up the Co2 tank, beer regulator and keg tapping
Note: a CO2 Tank band is completed with the beer dispenser to ensure the CO2 tank stays
secured. Following the below guidelines to set up the CO2 regulator and keg tapping
INSTALL BEER REGULATOR TO CO2 TANK
• Before attaching CO2 regulator to CO2 tank, remove plastic washer from regulator

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(washer is securednext to the regulator nut). Some regulators have the washer built-in.
If so, please disregard.
• Insert plastic washer into regulator nut and screwregulator nut onto CO2 cylinder valve.
• Tighten using an adjustable wrench.
INSTALL CO2 AIR LINE HOSE TO REGULATOR
• Attach one end of the (red) air line hose to the hose barbconnection on the
CO2regulator.
• Secure air line by using the adjustable clamp supplied atthe end of the hose.
SET CO2 REGULATOR
• Before opening the main valve located on top of theCO2 cylinder, make sure
“secondary” shut off valve is in the closed position (left or right)
• To open the main CO2 cylinder valve (slowly) turnthe main valve counter
clockwiseuntil fully open
SET CO2 REGULATOR PRESSURE
• Follow the instructions included with your regulator
• When pressure holds at desired psi, turn “secondary”shut off valve straight down (south)
to introduceCO2 to keg only after keg is tapped. See keg tappingfor instructions.
Important: The psi pressure on the regulator shouldbe set between 8-10 psi.
IMPORTANT: Make sure your keg is tapped and beer faucetis in the offposition(faucet handle
straight back) before turning on secondaryshut off valve
⑦Securing the co2 tank on the beer dispenser
Lock the metal button from one-end of the CO2 tank band to the fixing hook inside the unit. Place

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the CO2 tank on the right corner of the unit. Lock the metal button from other end of the CO2 tanks
bank to the hook. Check if the CO2 tank is secured.
KEG TAPPING

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Keg Capacity

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This beer dispenser can hold either of the following types of kegs
One half barrel keg;
One 1/4 barrel short keg;
Two 1/4 barrel slim kegs;
Three 1/6 barrel kegs;
Three homebrew corny kegs;
One Rubber sided 1/2 barrel keg (used by Miller Brewing Company) ;
One Rubber sided 1/4 barrel keg (used by Miller Brewing Company) ;
One Bulged non-straight wall 1/4 barrel keg (used by Coors Brewing Company).
HOW TO OPERATE
(1) Control function Guide
①Up︿Used to raise (warm) the set temperature by 1℃or 1℉. Maximum temperature 10℃（50
℉）
②Down﹀, Used to lower (cool)the set temperature by 1℃or 1℉.Minimum temperature -2℃（28
℉）
③Temperature Display. The display indicates the current operation temperature ④.℃/℉.Display
⑤Set temperature , press this button, press ︿﹀ to set temperature.
⑥℃/℉Selector ,Select the temperature display setting in Fahrenheit or Celsius degree.
⑦Power Button
（2）Preset Setting
When power is off, the beer dispenser will save the data for setting temperature and remain
as original setting temperature when the power is turned on.

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（3）Auto defrost function
The BEER DISPENSER refrigeration system is equipped with an automatic defrost. During the process of
defrosting, the compressor will stop working and the interior fan will run continuously. The temperature
inside will rise by around 5℉. The beer dispenser is running normally. When setting temperaturelower(e.g.
setting temperature at 32 ℉ ), and full load kegs inside, the temperature reading on the display may be
higher than the preset temperature.This is not a failure.
HELPFUL TIPS
It is normal to see condensation form on the faucet. It is caused by the difference in temperature between
the cold beer and the inside of the faucet when beer is flowing through the line.
To ensure that your beer dispenser works to the maximum efficiency for which it was designed, keep it in
a location where there is proper air circulation and electrical outlets.
Choose a location where the beer dispenser will be away from heat and will not be exposed to direct
sunlight.
Beer Temperature
Correct consistent temperature is an important factor to consider when
storing and dispensing draft beer. Therefore, please adhere to the following
guide lines:
• Beer can freeze, so it’s important to select and maintain proper operating temperatures
inside the beer dispenser cabinet. *Beer will start to freeze at 28℉(- 2 ℃).
• Optimum temperatures for serving cold beer are 32℉- 36 ℉(0℃~ 2 ℃).
• Temperatures too cool or too warm may cause flavor loss, off taste and/or dispensing
problems.
• Periodically monitor temperatures inside your beer dispenser(adjust as necessary).
• Keep the beer dispenser door closed as much as possible to avoid temperature
fluctuations

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How to Pour the Perfect Glass of Beer