Blichmann Yeast Harvester Installation instructions

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Yeast Harvester
Assembly, Operation, & Maintenance
Congratulations on your purchase and thank you for selecting the Yeast Harvester from
Blichmann Engineering™. We are condent that it will provide you years of service and
many gallons of outstanding beer. This manual will familiarize you with the use,
assembly, and the sanitation procedures for the product.
Sections labeled “Warning” can lead to serious injury or death if not followed. Please thoroughly read these sections
and understand them completely before use. If you do not understand them or have any questions, contact your
retailer or Blichmann Engineering (www.BlichmannEngineering.com) before use.
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.
Sections labeled “Important” should specically be followed to ensure satisfactory results with the product.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO USE
FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!
Brewing has inherent hazards and requires care, focus, and a mindset of safety and precaution. Hot liquids, steam, ame,
electricity, heavy lifting, slippery surfaces, cuts, and harsh chemicals to name a few.
• Always thoroughly read and understand all product manuals before using the product.
• Always keep children and pets safely away from the brewing area.
• Always wear protective clothing, safety glasses/goggles, shoes, and burn/chemical resistant gloves.
• Always use GFCI protected circuits for ALL electrical equipment.
• Always keep ame away from ammable surfaces.
• Always brew on hard surfaces such as concrete.
• Always disconnect electrical equipment from power and propane tanks after each use.
• Never lift hot and/or heavy liquids.
• Never use drugs or alcohol while brewing.
• Never leave the brewing area unattended.

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Warning: When opening the bottom dump valve, release all tank pressure and remove pressure relief valve from tank
before removing clamp or bottle. Point the bottle away from yourself and others while removing the cap. Remove the
cap slowly. Do not exceed 35 psi (2.4 Bar). Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury.
Warning: Do not over-tighten the gas keg post.
Caution: Avoid using the yeast harvester with uids at temperatures over 100°F under pressure or 180°F without
pressure.
What’s In the Box?
1.
Collection
Bottle
2.
Harvester Body
6.
Hose
4.
O-ring
3.
O-ring
5.
Gas Ball
Lock Post
Part Number Description Quantity
1KK-9180 Collection Bottle 1
2BE-001854-04 Harvester Body 1
3BE-001994-00 Harvester O-ring 1
4BE-001368-01 Ball LockThread O-ring 1
5BE-000804-00 Gas Ball Lock Post 1
6BE-000710-00 Hose 1
Cleaning
Before the rst use and after each use, disassemble the Yeast Harvester and sanitize each part with StarSan or a similar
product.
Recommended Usage
The yeast harvester can be installed at the beginning of fermentation with the bottom dump valve left open. This will
allow trub, protein, and early occulating yeast to collect. You may discard this collection after 5-6 days of fermen-
tation. The best yeast to collect is over the next 3-4 days after the rst dump. Cap this yeast in the bottle and keep
refrigerated for 2 weeks for best results.

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Install the tube into the bottom of the yeast harvester body.
Ensure the o-ring is seated in place shown in gure 1.
Ensure the o-ring is seated on the ball
lock post shown in gure 2.
Install the Yeast Harvester as shown
in gure 3 with a 1.5”tri-clamp and
gasket.
Tighten the collection bottle to the
harvester body and remove the gas
ball lock.
Slowly open the valve to allow the
yeast to into the bottle. After you have
harvested your yeast, close the valve
and slowly unscrew the bottle to gen-
tly relieve the pressure.
Slowly loosen the collection bottle to
allow air pressure to release out the
top.
Attach the gas ball lock and introduce
CO2 into the collection bottle. Two to
three seconds of purging at 10psi is
sucient.
Figure 1
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Figure 7
Figure 2
Operation:

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Blichmann Engineering Product Warranty
A. Limited Warranty
1. Blichmann Engineering warrants to the original purchaser that this product will be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the customer. Proof of
purchase is required. 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 is for home use only. The limited warranty covers only those defects that arise as a result of normal use of the product and does not cover any other problems, including, but not limited to, those that arise as a
result of:
a. Improper maintenance or modication;
b. Damage due to incorrect voltage or improper wiring by customer;
c. Operation outside of the product’s specications;
d. Carelessness or neglect to operate the product in accordance with instructions provided with the product;
e. Damaging the tamper label on the product;
f. Damage by over-tightening the fasteners;
g. Failure to follow cleaning and / or maintenance procedures; or
h. Exceeding published operational temperatures.
3. Blichmann Engineering reserves the right to request delivery of the defective component for inspection before processing the warranty claim. If Blichmann Engineering receives, during the applicable warranty period, notice
of a defect in any component that is covered by the warranty, Blichmann Engineering shall either repair or replace the defective component with a new or rebuilt component at Blichmann Engineering’s option.
4. Blichmann Engineering must be notied within seven (7) days of the delivery date of any shipping damage. Customer is responsible for shipping damage outside of this time period. Approval 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.
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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 tness, 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 tness 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.
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C. Limitations of Liability
1. The remedies provided in this warranty are the customer’s sole and exclusive remedies.
2. Except for the obligations specically 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 shall be considered good-will repairs and they will
not alter the terms of this limited warranty, or extend any warranty coverage period.
5. 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.
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D. Local Law
1. This warranty gives the customer specic legal rights. The customer may also have other rights that vary from state to state in the United States or other countries.
2. To the extent that this warranty is inconsistent with local law, it shall be deemed modied, 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.