Blichmann Engineering BrewMometer BMA-002F-04 Quick guide

Adjustable BrewMometer™ Owner’s Manual – V2
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BrewMometerTM
Adjustable Brewing Thermometer
Operation, Assembly & Maintenance Manual
Part Number:
Description:
Part Number:
Description:
BMA-002F-04
BrewMometer™ - Weldless Adjustable Dial-face Fahrenheit scale
BMA-002C-04
BrewMometer™ - Weldless Adjustable Dial-face Celsius scale
Congratulations on your purchase, and thank you for selecting the BrewMometer™ brewing thermometer from Blichmann
Engineering™. We are confident that it will provide you years of service and many gallons of outstanding beer. This manual
will familiarize you with the assembly, calibration, and installation procedures, and use of the BrewMometer™ brewing
thermometer.
**** PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO USE FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ****
IMPORTANT!!
Caution: Sections labeled “Caution” can lead to equipment damage or unsatisfactory performance of the
equipment. Please read these sections thoroughly. If you have any questions, contact your retailer or
Blichmann Engineering™ (www.BlichmannEngineering.com) before use.
Assembly & Installation:
Caution: Prior to installing the BrewMometer™, select a position on the kettle that is high enough to be out of the direct
heat from the burner, but low enough to measure approximately in the middle of the liquid for a better temperature
accuracy.
Caution: As with any bimetal thermometer, do not install the BrewMometer™ in a location on the kettle where it will be
subjected to excessive heat. Always keep the flame low enough that excessive heat does not roll over the corners of the
kettle. Excessive heat will damage the hermetically sealed case causing the inside of the BrewMometer™ to fog. This failure
is not covered under warranty. If you cannot comfortably hold your hand on the case of the thermometer during operation
it is too hot (about 140°F max). A minimum distance of 6” from the bottom of the kettle is recommended but does not
guarantee it will be below 140°F. If the surface is still too hot, installing a heat shield (not provided) under the thermometer
is recommended. Lastly, avoid direct spray of water on the thermometer and do not immerse it in water for cooling or
cleaning.

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Weldless BrewMometer™
The weldless BrewMometer™ can be installed in kettles with a wall thickness up to ¼” thick. Determine the desired location
for the BrewMometer™ and mark the center point with a permanent marker and center punch. Drill a 3/16” pilot hole, then
enlarge it to ½” using a “step drill” as shown in Fig. 1. Step drills are available through many hardware or home
improvement stores. After the hole is drilled, ensure both sides of the hole are free from burrs. The step drill can be used on
the back side of the hole to remove burrs and sharp edges.
Caution: Use wrenches on BOTH sides of the kettle – do not tighten by holding the dial-face of the BrewMometer™ or
you will damage the thermometer. Use care not to hit the small calibration screw on the back side of the thermometer.
Install the O-ring over the ½”-20 UNF threaded portion of the BrewMometer™ and into the O-ring groove. Place the
BrewMometer™ through the hole in the kettle from the outside and install the rubber washer and tighten the ½”-20
sanitary nut finger tight. Using two wrenches (one wrench on the inside of the kettle and one on the outside), tighten the
½”-20 sanitary nut snugly (See Fig. 2). Pipe tape is NOT required on the weldless BrewMometer™ models.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
O-Ring groove
O-Ring
Nut seal groove
Nut seal
Stem seal
Sanitary nut
Kettle Wall

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Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Long Screws and
Nuts
Pivoting
Mechanism
Screws
Fig. 5
Adjusting the BrewMometer™ Dial-face (adjustable models only)
The adjustable dial-face BrewMometer™ (shown in Fig. 3) can be adjusted to virtually any viewing angle. To change the
viewing angle, loosen the long screws and nuts and rotate the pivoting mechanism to the desired position (shown in Fig.
4). Then move the dial-face to the desired viewing angle (shown in Fig. 5). If the pivoting mechanism is too stiff to easily
move by hand, loosen the screws on the pivoting mechanism slightly to allow for the proper motion (shown in Fig. 4).
Forcibly moving the mechanism may twist the bellows which is not covered under warranty. The temperature reading may
shift when adjusting the viewing angle, but this is a temporary phenomenon and will equalize quickly.
Calibration:
Impact and vibration during shipping can sometimes result in the thermometer losing calibration (will not read
accurately). Two methods can be used to check the calibration of the thermometer.
The easiest, and usually most accurate method, is to calibrate the thermometer with another known, highly
accurate thermometer. Most digital thermometers utilize thermocouples and have a tolerance of about +/- 3oF.
In practice, digital thermometers are usually accurate to within +/-1oF. Glass laboratory thermometers are ideal
if available. Place both thermometers in hot tap water, swirling constantly and allow sufficient time for both
thermometers to read a steady temperature. If the BrewMometer™ does not read the same temperature as the
calibration thermometer, use a small wrench to turn the calibration screw until they read the same.
An alternate method is to calibrate in boiling water. To check the calibration, fill the kettle with de-ionized or
distilled water and bring it to a full rolling boil. Do not use tap water. Tap water contains minerals that change
the boiling point of water. If the BrewMometer™ does not read exactly 212oF (at sea level), use a small wrench to
turn the calibration screw until the thermometer reads exactly 212oF.
Note: In higher altitudes, water boils at a lower temperature. Subtract 0.9oF for every 500ft you are above sea
level. For example, if you are at 1500ft above sea level, water will boil at 212°F - 0.9 X 3 = 209.3oF (3=1500/500).
Adjust the dial-face of the BrewMometer™ to the calculated boiling point. Although this is not an exact formula,
it provides an acceptable level of precision.

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Operation:
The BrewMometer™ utilizes a unique dial-face that
guides the homebrewer through the different
stages of the brewing process. This helps to
eliminate errors and to develop consistency in your
brews. Since many of the procedures and
properties of beer are subjective, the selected
temperatures should be used as guidelines, not
hard limits.
Reading the BrewMometer™ Dial-face
The BrewMometer™ dial-face (shown in Fig. 6)
contains all of the commonly used brewing
processes and associated temperature ranges.
Each process contains an “ideal” temperature,
indicated by an arrow, and an acceptable range,
indicated by a box. The brewing process is
indicated inside of the box.
Fig. 6
Ideal Temp
Acceptable
Range

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for return must be provided by Blichmann Engineering prior to any return. Customer is responsible for keeping all original packaging material for warranty returns. Blichmann Engineering is
not responsible for damage from improperly packaged warranty returns, and these repair costs will be the sole responsibility of the customer. Shipping costs for warrantee returns are covered
only for the contiguous United States.
5. Blichmann Engineering’s limited warranty is valid in any country where the product is distributed.
B. Limitations of Warranty
1. Any implied warranty that is found to arise by way of state or federal law, including any implied warranty of merchantability or any implied warranty of fitness, is limited in duration to the
terms of this limited warranty and is limited in scope of coverage to this warranty. Blichmann Engineering disclaims any express or implied warranty, including any implied warranty of fitness
for a particular purpose or merchantability, on items excluded from coverage as set forth in this limited warranty.
2. Blichmann Engineering makes no warranty of any nature beyond that contained in this limited warranty. No one has authority to enlarge, amend, or modify this limited warranty, and
Blichmann Engineering does not authorize anyone to create any other obligation for it regarding this product.
3. Blichmann Engineering is not responsible for any representation, promise, or warranty made by any independent dealer or other person beyond what is expressly stated in this limited
warranty. Any selling or servicing dealer is not Blichmann Engineering’s agent, but an independent entity.
C. Limitations of Liability
1. The remedies provided in this warranty are the customer's sole and exclusive remedies.
2. Except for the obligations specifically set forth in this warranty, in no event shall Blichmann Engineering be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether
based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages.
3. This warranty does not cover, and in no event shall Blichmann Engineering be liable for, travel, lodging, or any other expense incurred due to manufacturing defects in material and
workmanship, or any other reason.
4. Any performance of repairs after the warranty coverage period has expired or performance of repairs regarding anything excluded from coverage after this limited warranty
5. Shall be considered good-will repairs and they will not alter the terms of this limited warranty, or extend any warranty coverage period.
6. Venue for any legal proceedings relating to or arising out of this warranty shall be in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States, which courts will have exclusive jurisdiction.
D. Local Law
1. This warranty gives the customer specific legal rights. The customer may also have other rights that vary from state to state in the United States orother
countries.
2. To theextent that this warranty is inconsistent with local law, it shall bedeemed modified, only to the extent necessary to be consistent with such local law.
This product uses food grade materials anywhere the product touches the beverage.
Warning: This product contains or may contain chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
A. Limited Warranty
1. Blichmann Engineering warrants to the original purchaser that this product will be free from manufacturing defects inmaterial and workmanship for a period of one(1) year from the date of
purchase by the customer. Proof of purchase isrequired. Blichmann Engineering’s obligation to repair or replace defective materials or workmanship is the sole obligation of Blichmann
Engineering under this limited warranty.
2. This product isfor home use only. The limited warranty covers only those defects that arise asa result ofnormal use ofthe product and does not cover any other problems, including, but
not limited to,those that arise asa result of:
a. Improper maintenance or modification;
b. Damage due to incorrect voltage or improper wiring bycustomer;
c. Operation outside of the product's specifications;
d. Carelessness or neglect to operate the product in accordance with instructions
provided with the product;
e. Damaging the tamper label onthe product;
f. Damage byover-tightening the fasteners;
g. Failure tofollow cleaning and /ormaintenance procedures; or
h. Exceeding published operational temperatures.
3. Blichmann Engineering reserves the right to request delivery ofthe defective component for inspection before processing the warranty claim. IfBlichmann Engineering receives, during the
applicable warranty period, notice ofa defect in any component that is covered bythe warranty, Blichmann Engineering shall either repair orreplace the defective component with a new
orrebuilt component atBlichmann Engineering's option.
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