BrewBuilt X2 UNI User manual

ASSEMBLY &
INSTRUCTION GUIDE
CONTENTS:
PAGE 2–3................................Cleaning, Testing, What’s Included
PAGE 3–4....................................................................................................Assembly
PAGE 5....................................................Important Safety Information
PAGE 5–6............................................................................................General Use
PAGE 6–8...............................................Using X2 Jacketed Accessories
WARNING
Read entire manual for important
safety information before using
your BrewBuilt X2 Uni Conical
Fermenter. Failure to follow warnings
could result in serious injury or death.
VERSION X2J.1
Jacketed Conical

ASSEMBLING THE X2 CONICAL
FEET – Thread each foot into the bottom of the legs on the Conical
leaving about half an inch of thread visible. Adjust as needed.
BLOWOFF – Place a 1.5" TC gasket into an open blow-o port on the
conical lid and fasten the Blowo U Barb with a 1.5" TC clamp, ensuring
that the U Barb is pointing downward o the side of the conical. Slide ½"
Silicone tubing over the barbed side of the U Barb. It’s easiest to start with
one side and then work it around until the barbs are fully covered.
THERMOWELL – Place a 1.5" TC Gasket and Thermowell into one
of the upper ports on the cone section of your conical and fasten using a
1.5" TC clamp.
SAMPLE VALVE – Place a 1.5" TC Gasket and Sample Valve into the
open port halfway down the Conical base on the front of the unit and
fasten using a 1.5"TC clamp. Make sure the Sample Valve is closed by
turning it clockwise until it stops.
BUTTERFLY VALVE – The Buttery Valve opens in one direction,
be sure to install it so the valve handle opens downward away from the
conical bottom. Place 2" TC Gasket and Buttery Valve on the bottom
port of the conical and fasten in place using a 2" TC clamp.
END CAPS – Place a 1.5" TC gasket into the open 1.5" TC port on the
conical lid and fasten an end cap with a 1.5" TC clamp. Follow the same
process to attach the other 1.5" end cap to the last open port on the cone.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
A 4" Pressure Pack Lid 1
B 4" TC Clamp 1
C 4" TC Gasket 1
D 1.5" Blow-Off Barb 1
E Silicone Blow-Off Tube 1
F 1.5" TC Clamp 5
G 1.5" TC Gasket 5
H 1.5" TC End Cap 2
I Conical Lid 1
J Lid Clamp 1
K Lid Gasket 1
L Conical Body 1
M 1.5" TC Thermowell 1
N 1.5" TC Sample Valve 1
O 2" TC Gasket 1
P 2" TC Clamp 1
Q 2" Butterfly Valve 1
R Neoprene Jacket 1
S Flex Chamber 1
T 3/8" Leveling Foot 4
Parts List For
ALWAYS RELEASE PRESSURE from
the fermenter before removing any TC
connection, tting, accessory, or lid clamp
connected to the Fermenter. Read "
RELEASING PRESSURE" on page 7 for how
to release pressure from your Fermenter.
This guide will walk you through
assembling and using your X2 Jacketed
Conical Fermenter.
GETTING STARTED
2. CLEAN THE CONICAL
Before your first use, clean and rinse the
conical along with all the parts and fittings.
This will remove any leftover oil or dust from
the manufacturing process. We recommend
using PBW cleaner. Do not use bleach.
3. WATER TEST
Once rinsed and cleaned, we recommend
filling your conical with water and familiar-
izing yourself with its operations prior to
your first use.
• Before you tighten down TC clamps,
make sure the gasket is seated correctly
into both flanges.
• Once the gasket is in place, loosen the
clamp so it can be fitted around the
flange ends.
• You do not need to use any tools for
leverage when tightening TC clamps.
Hand tightening is enough for a secure,
leak-proof connection.
READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS FULL MANUAL
Before your first use, read through this full
manual, and make sure you understand the
use & warnings. Visit our BrewBuilt YouTube
channel for additional assembly videos.
1.
First Time Working
With TC Clamps?
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LID CLAMP ASSEMBLY
Improper assembly of the lid clamp can cause the X2 Lid to be released while under pressure, possibly resulting in injury or death.
•When installing the lid clamp, be careful to install it according to the pictures shown here.
•Ensure that the lid is centered on top of the conical body during assembly. The two should be centered so that the clamp seals down evenly.
•Lid Clamp should be entirely hand tightened so there is a 5/8" gap between the ends on the 25 and 38-gallon models and a 1/8" gap on the 7 and 14-gallon
models. See assembly pictures below for proper setup.
•REQUIRED: Before every use of your conical, add Vaseline or keg lube to your lid clamp threads before assembling. Lubrication reduces galling, extending the
life of your lid clamp & eases installation.
LID GASKET ASSEMBLY
•Flip the lid upside down and install a section of the gasket, at side seating, into the
lid groove rst. Lightly push the gasket in, installing it in the groove as you go around
the lid.
•Please Note, the gasket is larger than the groove to help ensure a tight seal during
fermentation. Continue pushing the gasket against itself and into the lid until it is
in the groove and equally distributed without stretch points. Once you get the rst
piece of the gasket in the groove, you can use both hands to work the gasket around
the lid and into the groove with your thumbs.
WARNING
GASKET
ORIENTATION
Flat Side Into Lid Groove
GASKET INSTALLATION
With Lid Upside Down, Push Flat End Of
Gasket Into Lid Groove
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Improper assembly of the lid clamp can
cause the X2 Lid to be released while
under pressure, possibly resulting in
injury or death.
INCORRECT Lid Clamp Assembly: Backwards Arm
INCORRECT Lid Clamp Assembly: Partial Engagement
INCORRECT Lid Clamp Assembly: Rotated Arm
TOP VIEW
Top View
Top View
Side View
Side View
FULL
ENGAGEMENT FULL
ENGAGEMENT
CORRECT GAP
OF 1/8"
CORRECT
GAP
OF 1/8"
CORRECT ARM
ROTATION
CORRECT
ARM ROTATION
CORRECT Lid Clamp Assembly for 25 and 38 Gallon X2
Top View Side View
CORRECT
GAP
OF 5/8"
CORRECT GAP
OF 5/8"
INCORRECT
ARM ROTATION
BACKWARDS
ARM
PARTIAL
ENGAGEMENT
ARM
ROTATED
CORRECTLY BUT
NOT FULLY ENGAGED
IN SADDLE
CORRECT Lid Clamp Assembly for 7 & 14 Gallon X2

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL USE
Please read this entire instruction manual for important safety information before using your BrewBuilt X2 Uni Conical Fermenter.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
•Follow all instructions and warnings provided with cleaning agents when cleaning and sanitizing Fermenter.
•Do not pick up Fermenter when full; it is heavy and the handles are not designed to safely li a full Fermenter.
PRESSURE HAZARDS
If sealed, the fermenter can be pressurized due to the production of CO2in fermentation or the introduction of compressed gas. When the
Fermenter is pressurized, incorrect use can lead to a risk of the lid or ttings being launched with great force and causing serious injury or death.
To reduce this risk, follow these precautions to safely pressurize and release pressure, and to prevent unintentional pressurization:
•Before removing the lid clamp, TC (Tri-Clamp) ttings, or accessories, release all pressure by opening the Pressure Relief Valve (PRV).
•Do not overll your conical past the maximum volumes listed below. Overlling can cause fermentation material called Krausen to clog the
blowo and airlock.
•Do not place pellet hops, whole hops, oak chips, or other items directly into the fermenter. Loose material can clog the blowo and airlock.
Use a mesh bag to contain these types of materials.
•Do not alter or change the Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) built into the lid.
•Pressurize with compressed gas only with the Pressure Pack with Clear Float Technology. Always use an approved CO2regulator, with a
functional low-pressure gauge. Never exceed 15 PSI.
•Do not seal/cap an actively fermenting beer, except when using the BrewBuilt Kit for Fermenting Under Pressure.
•When the optional BrewBuilt Flex Chamber is installedalways keep the bottom buttery valve open, allowing CO2to be released. Failure to
keep the valve open couldcause the Flex Chamber to become over pressurized and explode.
SANITIZE  Always sanitize your Conical before lling it with wort.
This includes opening your sample valve and dump ports to ensure
sanitizer makes contact with every nook ‘n cranny. We recommend
Star San or a similar sanitizer. Never use a bleach solution as bleach will
cause pitting and corrosion on the surface of the stainless steel.
FILLING — Your conical can be lled by dumping wort through the
top, or pumped in via the sample valve.
Do not overll your conical past the maximum
volumes listed below. Excess volume during fermentation can cause
fermentation material called Krausen to clog the blowo and airlock
causing over-pressurization of the conical to occur.
MAXIMUM FILL LEVELS:
•7 Gallon X2 – 5.5 gallons liquid
•14 Gallon X2 – 11 gallons liquid
•25 Gallon X2 – 21.5 gallons liquid
•38 Gallon X2 – 33 gallons liquid
FERMENTATION — With the blow-o barb and silicone blow-o
hose connected, place the end of the silicone blow-o tubing into
a bucket lled with water. We prefer the silicone tubing to a rigid
stainless blow-o as silicone tubing is much easier to remove and clean
between batches. Silicone also allows greater exibility with regard to
blow-o location.
During fermentation, never close o/cap your X2 except
when using the BrewBuilt Kit for Fermenting Under Pressure. This includes
capping towards the end of fermentation!
If you wish to add pellet hops, whole hops, oak, or any other loose
material to the fermentation, we recommend using a mesh bag. Boil
the mesh bag before use to ensure sanitization.
Do not place pellet hops, whole hops, oak chips, or
other items directly into the fermenter. Loose material can clog the
blowo and airlock causing over-pressurization of the conical to occur.
Use a mesh bag to contain these types of materials.
TEMP CONTROL — Controlling fermentation temperatures is one
of the most important things you can do to make a better beer. The
Jacketed X2 Unitank is constructed with a stainless steel external
welded ‘jacket’ for chilled liquid from a glycol chiller to ow through
and cool your brew. This not only allows for easy temperature control
without any additional hardware to clean, but performs double duty
in helping insulate your conical further as well. Use is extremely simple,
we sell & recommend our Glycol Connectivity Kit which includes
insulated tubing sets, auto-shuto Quick Disconnects, as well as the TC
ttings needed to connect to your Jacketed X2. This is a great option
as it keeps your glycol from heating up on the way to your fermenter,
& also provides an easy connection point that seals on both sides, so
neither your lines nor your conical will leak uid when disconnected.
While you can always put your fermenter inside of a fridge or other
temperature controlled environment, the external jacket will provide a
clean and easy means of maintaining your desired temperature.
PLEASE NOTE: This unit comes with the jacketed exchanger, but still
relies on a chilled liquid source for cooling. You will need a Glycol
Chiller such as our IceMaster Max 2 in order to cool the liquid which
will then cool your fermentation.
DUMPING YEAST AND TRUB — One of the other most signicant
benets of a Conical Fermenter is the ability to dump yeast & trub
from the bottom port. This couldn’t be easier with the 2" TC Buttery
Valve on the bottom of your conical. Another added advantage is
being able to harvest your yeast for use in future batches. Whether
you’re dumping trub, hops, or yeast, you will want to guide that slurry
into a drain or receiving vessel like a bucket or jar. Be sure to spray the
Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
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The Flex Chamber
When the optional BrewBuilt Flex
Chamber is installed, always keep the
bottom buttery valve open, allowing CO2
to be released. Failure to keep the valve open
could cause the Flex Chamber to become
over-pressurized and explode. When ready
to remove the Flex Chamber, depressurize the
system with the buttery valve open. This allows any
pressure to leave the Flex Chamber. Aer relieving all pressure in
the system, you can close the buttery valve and safely remove
the Flex Chamber.
The Flex Chamber is explicitly designed for use with a BrewBuilt
X Series Conical Fermenter. It attaches directly to the 2" buttery
dump valve and can be used for removing trub, harvesting yeast,
and many other tasks.
PREPARING YOUR FLEX CHAMBER FOR USE EACH TIME
1. Soak or spray the Flex Chamber and all parts — caps, gaskets, clamps,
etc. — with sanitizer before assembling and attaching it to your conical
dump port.
2. Assemble your Flex Chamber by attaching the lid and threading the
caps onto the threaded ports on each side.
3. Spray sanitizer into the closed buttery valve on your conical dump
port and the top of the Flex Chamber and its TC gasket. Fasten the
Flex Chamber to the buttery valve with a 2" TC clamp.
TIP: If you are connecting the Flex Chamber to a full X2 Conical, it’s
essential to understand some basic displacement concepts. The empty
Flex Chamber is lled with gas (oxygen) that will be sent up through
your beer. If this happens post-fermentation it could negatively impact
the beer’s avor. See below to learn how to use your Flex Chamber side
ports to ush with CO2.
COLLECTING & DUMPING TRUB WITH FLEX CHAMBER
The ability to remove trub and hop sediment is one of the key advantages
of a conical fermenter. With the buttery valve open and the Flex Chamber
attached, trub separates directly into the Flex Chamber, which can then be
easily removed. Follow the process outlined next.
1. If you are using the conical with the Pressure Pack lid, make sure the
entire conical system has been depressurized and that the bottom
buttery valve is in the open position. For instructions on releasing
pressure see the section below titled “Releasing Pressure”.
2. When you are sure the system has been depressurized, close the
buttery valve at the bottom of the conical.
USING YOUR X2 ACCESSORIES
Your X2 Jacketed comes with additional accessories including the BrewBuilt Pressure Pack, Flex Chamber, and Coolstix.
You will nd instructions for these products below.
3. Place a bowl or small bucket below the Flex Chamber to collect
drips and un-clamp the Flex Chamber from the buttery valve.
FLUSHING THE FLEX CHAMBER WITH CO2
An optional step is to ush your Flex Chamber with CO2before
attaching it. This will help eliminate oxygen from the Flex Chamber.
You can easily do this by attaching a ball lock adapter (Part# KG500)
to one of the threaded side ports. Here’s how to eectively ush
the Flex Chamber with CO2.
1. Soak or spray the Flex Chamber and all parts — caps, gaskets,
clamps, etc. — with sanitizer before assembling and attaching it to
your conical dump port.
2. Attach the Flex Chamber to the bottom of the buttery valve,
keeping the buttery valve closed. Remove one black side cap
and install the KG500 ball lock adapter. Slightly loosen the other
black cap on the opposite side of the Flex Chamber so that CO2
can escape while ushing.
3. Set the regulator on your CO2tank to its lowest possible setting,
i.e. 1–2 psi, and connect your Ball Lock Gas QD to the KG500 ball
lock adapter.
4. Allow gas to ow out of the Flex Chamber for a few seconds to
ensure all the oxygen has been ushed. Tighten the black cap.
You can replace the KG500 with the black cap or
leave it in place for fermentation.
Pressure Package
If sealed, the fermenter can be pressurized due to
the production of CO2in fermentation or the
introduction of compressed gas. When
the Fermenter is pressurized, incorrect use
can lead to a risk of the lid or ttings being
launched with great force and causing serious
injury or death. To reduce this risk, follow these
precautions to safely pressurize and release
pressure, and to prevent unintentional
pressurization:
•Before removing the lid clamp, TC
(Tri-Clamp) ttings, or accessories,
release all pressure by opening the
Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) .
•Do not overll your conical past the
maximum volumes listed below.
Overlling can cause fermentation
material called Krausen to clog
theblowo and airlock.
Buttery Valve down with sanitizer before dumping. Also, remember that you will need to open one of the ports on the top of the conical
to allow air to replace the liquid owing out the bottom. Another option is the BrewBuilt Flex Chamber which connects to the bottom of the
conical and allows you to collect and dump yeast and trub. Learn more about using the Flex Chamber in the X2+ section of this manual.
TRANSFERRING FINISHED BEER — Racking your beer with the sample port is as easy as hooking up some sanitized tubing and opening
the valve. Remember that you will need to either open one of the ports on the top of the conical to allow air to replace the liquid that is owing
out. To transfer out of your X2 using CO2pressure, see the section under Pressure Package below.
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•Do not place pellet hops, whole hops, oak chips, or other items
directly into the fermenter. Loose material can clog the blowo
and airlock. Use a mesh bag to contain these types of materials.
•Do not alter or change the Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) built into
the lid.
•Pressurize with compressed gas only with the BrewBuilt Kit
for Fermenting Under Pressure. Always use an approved CO2
regulator, with a functional low-pressure gauge. Never exceed
15 PSI.
•During fermentation, never close o/cap your X2 except when
using the BrewBuilt Kit for Fermenting Under Pressure.
•When the optional BrewBuilt Flex Chamber is installedalways
keep the bottom buttery valve open, allowing CO2to be
released. Failure to keep the valve open could cause the Flex
Chamber to become over-pressurized and explode.
The Pressure Pack, specically designed to work with BrewBuilt X2
Conical Unitanks, unlocks many possibilities. Apply low pressure
before cooling to eliminate sucking oxygen back in. Use it to grab
a sample or transfer nished beer to a keg in a true oxygen-free
environment. The Clear Float allows sampling or transferring of the
clearest possible beer from the top down! In this guide. Please read
and follow the additional instructions that come with your Pressure
Pack Kit.
INSTALLATION
Assemble the Pressure Pack lid per the diagram. DO NOT USE
TEFLON TAPE to assemble threaded body connects as they seal
with the included o-rings. When attaching the Pressure Pack lid to
your X2 conical, be sure your TC gasket is seated correctly, and then
tighten down the TC clamp. Follow instructions that come with your
Pressure Pack lid.
TIP: A welded U-Hook on the bottom of the Pressure Pack Lid can be
used to hang drawstring bags for avoring additions.
APPLYING PRESSURE
FIRST TEST —First, take a moment and read the warnings above.
For safety, we always recommend the rst pressure test be made
while the conical is lled with water. Aer the conical is lled with
water, replace the u-shaped blowo with an included TC end
cap. Before connecting CO2pressure be sure you have a working,
accurate regulator with a low-pressure gauge. We recommend
setting your regulator to 1–2 psi to start with and always less than
15 psi. Connect your gas-in ball lock QD on your CO2dra system
to the gas-in body connect located on the Pressure Pack. The gas-
in body connect has a notch on the side, while the beverage-out
body connect does not. With 1-2 psi applied to the conical, practice
releasing the pressure by unthreading the PRV cap. Read the section
on releasing pressure slowly as instructed in the section ‘Releasing
Pressure’ below.
TRANSFERRING AND SAMPLING
The bev-out tting is equipped with a unique oating dip tube that
will pull beer from the top rather than the middle or bottom of the
conical. We recommend using a ball lock jumper, a section of beer
line with a beverage-out QD at both sides, to transfer beer from
your X2 to the bottom of your keg. When applying pressure for
sampling or transferring, start with a low pressure and increase only
as needed. Keep in mind that your X2 Uni and Pressure Pack lid are
rated at 15 psi, and the PRV will start releasing pressure around this
point. Never apply more than 15 PSI to your X2.
TIP: Filling your keg from the bottom up will keep splashing to a
minimum as beer will ow down the beverage dip tube and gently
ll the keg from the bottom up. Lastly, pull up the PRV ring on the
keg and set it in the open position to allow air (or CO2if you pre-
purged the keg) to escape as your fresh beer ows in.
RELEASING PRESSURE
Before removing the lid clamp,
TC tting, or any accessory, you must rst release
any pressure from your BrewBuilt Fermenter.
Releasing pressure can be achieved by pulling the ring on
the Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) that is built into the lid
(see image to the right). Slowly pull the ring until you
hear the release of CO2(hissing) exiting the PRV. When
the slow release of CO2has stopped, slowly unthread
the PRV assembly. At any point while unthreading the
PRV you hear additional CO2being released, stop and
wait until the hissing stops. When no additional CO2
is being released, slowly remove the PRV completely
to ensure that all pressure has been removed from the
Fermenter. Only then is it safe to begin removing ttings
or the lid clamp.
TRANSFER CLEAR BEER TO KEG UNDER PRESSURE
Push your nished beer into a keg using CO2so it never becomes
exposed to oxygen—it’s simple and fast using the Pressure Pack.
Thanks to the Clear Float stainless steel oating pick up, you’ll be
transferring the clearest beer from the top down.
Once your beer is ready to be packaged into a keg, follow these
instructions. NOTE: you will need a Corny Keg Ball Lock Jumper Line
(beverage tubing with bev-out ball lock connectors at both ends).
1. Fill your keg with sanitizer solution. Push the sanitizer out using
CO2. Open the keg pressure relief valve to let CO2exit the keg
during lling.
2. Attach your CO2tank to the gas-in post on your Pressure Pack lid
and set it to around 10–12 psi.
3. Attach the Corny Keg Ball Lock Jumper Line to the bev-out post
on your Pressure Pack lid.
4. Once you hook up the bev-out to the keg, beer will start owing
from the pressurized X2 Unitank into the unpressurized keg.
5. Once your beer has transferred, unhook the bev-out and gas-in
connectors. Pressurize your keg.
6. Be sure to release any pressure from inside your X2 before open-
ing it for cleaning.
FERMENTING UNDER PRESSURE
Follow all special warnings and instructions
that come with the optional BrewBuilt Kit for Fermenting Under
Pressure. Do not pressure ferment without using the optional Kit for
Fermenting Under Pressure.
If you wish to ferment under pressure, or capture CO2at the end
of fermentation, you must use the optional BrewBuilt Kit for
Fermenting Under Pressure. The optional hardware kit comes with
a commercial-grade pressure relief that connects to the 1.5" TC port
on the lid. It also comes with an adjustable spunding valve. The
spunding valve allows you to set a safe pressure to ferment. With
the BrewBuilt Kit for Fermenting Under Pressure installed, there are
three safety relief valves: the standard pressure relief valve welded
into the lid, the commercial 1.5" TC relief valve, and the PRV on the
Spunding Valve. The Fermentation kit includes a no-foam krausen
reducer, CellarScience® Foam-Axe (Part# AD105A) to reduce the
chance that krausen could enter any of the PRVs.
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Temperature Control Using Your X2 Jacketed Uni
Your new X2 Jacketed is constructed with an integral cooling layer. Using the
secondary section of stainless steel layered on the base of the unit, you can ow
glycol or a cooled water source around your fermentation, cooling it as needed. We
recommend an IceMaster series Glycol Chiller, combined with a Glycol Connectivity
Kit for the ultimate in temperature control.
For highest eciency performance we recommend hooking up your cold glycol
“in” feed to the lower port of the jacket, as shown in the image to the right.
When using an Icemaster Glycol Chiller, plug the thermal probe from the Icemaster
directly into the thermowell on the Conical body. You can then adjust the Set Point
on the Icemaster to your desired beer temperature. This will turn the Icemaster’s
recirculation pump on or o depending on whether your beer needs to lower
temperature.
Have Questions?
If you have any questions, please reach out to our customer
service team at support@moreavor.com or 1-800-600-0033.
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