Grainfather CONICAL FERMENTER PRO User manual

Instructions
CONICAL FERMENTER PRO

Safety information 3
Anatomy diagram & parts list 4
Assembly 5
Connecting the Glycol Chiller or Cooling Pump Kit 6
The Conical Fermenter Pro Controller 6
Wireless control & app integration 7
How to use 9
Setting up automatic fermentation 9
Connecting fermentation tracking devices 10
Advice for cleaning & storage 11
Top tips 11
Heating time guide 12
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CONTENTS

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE
GRAINFATHER CONICAL FERMENTER PRO
Get your equipment ready by following these quick and easy steps, and you’ll be ready to ferment
up to 27 L of beer in no time. We recommend reading the following safety information before use.
Please also find enclosed, instructions for connecting the Glycol Chiller or Cooling Pump Kit to your
Conical Fermenter Pro. Plus, how to set up automatic fermentation and connect fermentation tracking
devices, such as Tilt and Plaato, as well as advice for cleaning and storage, and top tips.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Read all instructions before use.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
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8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter and do not let it
touch hot surfaces.
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ANATOMY DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
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Pro Controller
ALSO INCLUDES:
• Power adapter and wall plug
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Volume: 4
Heater power: 30W
Controller voltage: >LK
Power adapter frequency: 0b0b
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4

INSTALL THE DUAL VALVE TAP
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the dual valve tap.
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4. Then plug the other end of this cord into the
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ATTACH THE BUNG, AIRLOCK & LID
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NOTE: Clean the unit as per the cleaning
instructions before use.
SCREW
ON BALL
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ATTACH
LIQUID
INLET
ASSEMBLY
CONNECT THE POWER CORD
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THE CONICAL FERMENTER
PRO CONTROLLER
CONNECTING THE GLYCOL CHILLER
OR COOLING PUMP KIT
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the white seal inside the threaded hole on the
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CONNECTION SETUP
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WIRELESS CONTROL & APP INTEGRATION
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SETTINGS
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CONNECTING THE CONTROLLER TO THE APP
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