
FCB Pinnacle 2 and 4 Flavor Installation Manual
Publication Number: 560007295INS - 6 - © 2003-2014, Cornelius Inc.
CO2Installation
Secure the CO2cylinder in an upright position with a safety chain to prevent it from falling over and avoid personal
injury and property damage.
CO2displaces oxygen. Strict attention MUST be observed in the prevention of CO2gas leaks in the entire CO2and
soft drink system. If a CO2gas leak is suspected, particularly in a small area, IMMEDIATELY ventilate the
contaminated area before attempting to repair the leak. Personnel exposed to high concentrations of CO2gas
experience tremors which are followed rapidly by loss of consciousness and DEATH.
NOTE: There are 2 CO2delivery systems available: High Pressure Cylinder; Low Pressure Bulk
System. High pressure Cylinder requires a Primary Regulator with a minimum inlet pressure of 500
psi. Low Pressure Bulk System requires a Secondary Regulator with a Maximum inlet pressure of
200 psi.
1. As stated in the Warning, secure the CO2cylinder with a chain so it can not fall over.
2. Unscrew the protector cap from the CO2cylinder valve. Open the CO2cylinder valve momentarily to blow
any dirt or dust from outlet fitting before installing the primary CO2regulator, then close the valve.
3. Remove the shipping plug from the primary CO2regulator assembly coupling nut and make sure the gas-
ket is in place inside the nut. Install the regulator assembly on the CO2cylinder so the gages can be easily
read, then tighten the coupling.
4. Connect the lines to the CO2manifold.
Connect Syrup and Water Lines
Note the points given below before proceeding:
1. Syrup and CO2 connections require 3/8” I.D. tubing. Water connections require 1/2” I.D. tubing.
2. All hoses must reach the back of the unit plus an adequate amount of extra tubing to allow the unit to be
pulled out for servicing.
3. Size, install, and maintain the water pipe, connections, and fixtures directly connected to a potable water
supply in accordance with Federal, State, and Local codes.
4. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the potable water supply is equipped with protection against
backflow. This protection can be an air gap as defined by ANSI/ASME A112.1.2-1979 or by an approved
vacuum breaker or other approved method.
5. If the flowing water pressure at the back of the unit is less than the specified 25 psi and 100 GPH flowrate
(per 2 barrels) a water pressure booster is required.
6. It is recommended that a water shutoff valve and water filter be installed in the water supply line.
Use the appropriate fittings and clamps to connect the CO2, Syrup, and Water lines to the unit. Do Not turn on the
water or syrup sources at this time.
Pressurizing CO2System
1. Open the CO2cylinder valve slightly to allow lines to slowly fill with gas. When lines are fully pressurized,
open the CO2cylinder valve all the way until it back-seats itself (this prevents leaks from the valve).
2. Adjust the CO2cylinder regulator for the unit to 60 psi at the unit. Do Not turn on the syrup CO2regulator
at this time.
3. Adjust the Blendonator tank secondary CO2regulators (see Figure 5.), located inside the unit, to between
22 – 28 psi (the regulator is factory set to 23 psi). Open the Freeze Cylinder Shutoff Valves (see Figure 5.),
valve lever parallel to valve body (open position). The CO2error on the display will automatically reset itself.