Grainfather Conical Fermenter User manual

Instructions
Conical
Fermenter

CONTENTS
WHAT’S IN THE BOX.................................................................................................................................P.1
ANATOMY/SCHEMATICS.........................................................................................................................P.2
FERMENTING WITH THE STANDARD FERMENTER .......................................................................P.5
COLLECTING AND TRANSFERRING......................................................................................................P.8
CONTROLLED HEATING AND COOLING ............................................................................................P.11
PRODUCT NAME:CONICAL FERMENTER
Rated 12V 2.75A max
Power Adapter 100 - 240V ~ 50/60Hz
Made in China

What’s in the Box?:
ALSO:
Power Adapter and Wall Plug
2 m (6.5 ft) M12-3pin power cord
Fermenter Body
Digital Temperature
CONTROLLER
Fermenter lid
Rubber Bung
AIRLOCK
01.
5 cm (2”) Tri Clamp
Cone Plug seal
LIQUID INLET
DUAL VALVE TAP
Silicon Transfer
Hose (10 mm (0.4”)
inner diameter)

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conical fermenter
1. Cooling connection coupler
2. Airlock
3. Rubber bung
4. Fermenter lid
5. Fermenter lid clips
6. Handle
7. Cooling sleeve connection
8. 304 stainless steel body
9. Controller mounting bracket
10. Digital temperature controller
(replace digital display with this
controller)
11. Ferrule cone connection
12. Fermenter base
13. Dual valve tap
14. Cooling connection coupler
15. Fermenter power cord
16. Glycol chiller handle
17. Glycol chiller cap
18. Glycol chiller controls
19. Glycol chiller controller/display
20. Air cooling vents
21. 303 stainless steel casing
22. Castor steering wheels
23. Inline wheels
10.
ANATOMY/
SCHEMATICS

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glycol chiller
fig. 1

Ferment like never before.
The Grainfather Conical
Fermenter gives the brewer
professional fermentation
control, just like the
commercial breweries.
Fermentation is arguably the most
important part of producing a good
quality beer. A good fermentation
environment has a consistent controlled
temperature base, exposure to oxygen is
minimised, and the fermenter is clean
and sterile.
The Grainfather Conical Fermenter
provides you with a PROFEIONAL QUALITY
system for all of this and more.

05.
Fermenting with the
CONICAL FERMENTER
SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Read all instructions before use.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord or plugs in water
or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or if the appliance malfunctions, or
has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to your nearest retail service provider for
examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in
fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
12. Ensure that the main power supply to the controller contains overload protection (Maximum
load: 230V/16A) in accordance with the related national and/or local codes.

06.
SETUP & CLEANING
• Unpack the fermenter and all parts, remove the protective packaging.
• Assemble the valve and beer inlet and attach the valve to the bottom of the fermenter by inserting the
ferrule seal, then using the tri clamp to tighten it. See page 9 for more information.
• Plug the 2 m (6.6 ft) power cord into the back of the fermenter.
• Plug the other end of this power cord into the power adapter, this then plugs into the wall, but do not
switch the power on at the wall until you want to heat the fermenter.

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• Push the rubber bung into the hole in the fermenter lid. Then push the airlock into the holes in the
rubber bung. This airlock is to stop anything from entering the fermenter during fermentation.
• Fill the fermenter halfway with water and add Mangrove Jack’s Cold Water Cleaner Detergent.
• Scrub the sides of the fermenter and the lid with a non-abrasive cloth and clean water. Make sure to
scrub all surfaces.
• Empty the water and rinse the fermenter with fresh clean water.
• Then use the Mangrove Jack’s No Rinse Sanitiser.
• Attach the digital temperature controller by clipping it into the bracket on the front of the fermenter. A
magnet will secure this.
USAGE
• Fill your fermenter as normal by syphon or counter flow wort chiller if using the Grainfather All in One
Brewing System.
• Secure lid and ensure airlock is in place in the lid.
• Plug the fermenter in to power only when you are ready to heat.
For more on heating see p.11
fill your fermenter
attach

ATTACHING AND USING THE DUAL VALVE TAP
Includes:
- Bottom Valve
- Beer inlet
- SILICON TRANSFER HOSE
[10 mm (0.4”) inner diameter]
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The dual valve tap on the bottom of the fermenter uses a new innovative ‘valve within a valve’ design to
allow you to both dump sediment from the beer, and take samples/transfer the beer. This is the first time a
valve like this has been used in either of the homebrew or commercial areas.
• The large opening on the valve facing out at a 90 degree angle is where the yeast/sediment is removed.
This opening is large enough to ensure none of the sediment ‘clogs’ it (provided the sediment is
removed on a regular basis of 2-3 days). This part opens and closes with a spring loaded lever on the side
of the valve to ensure minimal beer wastage.
Collecting & Transferring
Ball valve
Yeast/sediment
valve
Beer inlet
Lever
(yeast dump)
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• The opening at the bottom is for taking beer samples while fermenting and also for transferring the
beer once it has finished fermenting. This valve has a beer inlet piece that attaches to the top of it; this is
where it takes the beer from. There are 2 different heights to select from.
1. 110 mm - This is for most of the beers being made and is included in the valve.
2. 160 mm - This is when using a lot of dry hops (200 g (7 oz) +) (sold separately).
• This beer inlet part is designed to sit above the yeast sediment so that it always takes a clean and
clear sample.