Grainfather G Series User manual

GSERIES
GCA QUICK START GUIDE
CHEERS, NICE
TO MEET YOU
Fermenter and airlock not included.

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I’M THE
FERMENTATION
MIDDLEMAN

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1. Read all instructions before use.
2. Only power the appliance with a Grainfather Glycol Chiller.
3. Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than the intended use.
4. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or touch a hot surface.
5. Do not use the appliance if the cord or connector is damaged. Return appliance to your
nearest retail service provider for examination, repair, or adjustment.
6. Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or a heated oven.
7. Always ensure that the heating pad is properly adhered to the fermenter. If it is loose, it may
overheat and become dangerous.
8. Do not let the heating pad contact skin. Scalding may occur.
9. Do not immerse cords, connectors or the heating pad in water or other liquid.
10. If the appliance malfunctions, contact your retailer or the Grainfather Customer Service team.
11. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
NOTE: Not following the safety information above could result in serious injuries and may
void your warranty.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Get your equipment ready by following these quick and easy steps.
NOTE: These are shortened instructions which show you how to assemble the
product and set up wireless control. The full online instructions provide more
detail on how to use your GCA: .grainfather.com/instructions
I’M THE
FERMENTATION
MIDDLEMAN
THANK YOU FOR
CHOOSING THE
GRAINFATHER GCA

ANATOMY
DIAGRAM
& PARTS LIST
NOTE: Also included are 2 x hose clamps and 4 x rubber bung stoppers (for cooling coil & hoses when not in use).
1. Rubber bung
(customised to t
the cooling coil)
6. Grainfather Glycol Chiller
Adapter (GCA), including
3-pin power cord and
temperature probe
5. 2 x 2m (6.5) hoses
(with insulation)
2. 5m cooling coil
3. 6mm diameter
temperature probe
4. Heating pad
(with hook and
loop tape strips)
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Fermenter and airlock not included.

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COMPATIBILITY
OF THE GCA
PRODUCT
The Grainfather Glycol Chiller Adapter (GCA) is
designed to be used with the Grainfather Glycol
Chiller. It allows you to connect the Glycol Chiller
to most other fermenters in the marketplace for
accurate fermentation temperature control.
Plus, with wireless connectivity, it’s also
compatible with the free Grainfather App.
HEATING
We recommend using the GCA Heating Pad (4),
however other heaters that have the following
specications may also be compatible:
• 12V • Max 30W
• DC plug (5.5 mm OD (outer diameter) x 2.5 mm
ID (inner diameter), plug length 11.5 mm)
COOLING
We recommend using the 5m GCA Cooling Coil
(2) (outer diameter 9mm to t the Glycol Chiller
hoses). Any fermenter lid that has a 1.5” ferrule is
compatible, or if practical, you can drill or cut a
35mm hole in the lid. If your fermenter already has
cooling capability such as a mounted immersion
coil on the inside, then simply connect the hoses
to your fermenter’s cooling solution.
GCA ASSEMBLY
1. Connect the temperature probe (3), heating
pad and power cord (6) to the GCA as per the
diagram below.
2. Take the other end of the power cord
and connect it to the desired channel on the
Glycol Chiller.
NOTE: For more information on how to navigate
the GCA interface, please see the full instructions
online: .grainfather.com/instructions
TEMPERATURE PROBE SETUP
1. Aach the temperature probe to the middle of your
fermenter using electrical tape. For accurate readings, we
recommend adding some insulating material over the probe
(like neoprene or bubble wrap), or installing the Grainfather
Thermowell (sold separately) onto your fermenter.
NOTE: Do not submerge the temperature probe in your
wort as it is not waterproof.
COOLING COIL SETUP
1. Due to the manufacturing process, it is important to
clean the cooling coil prior to use. Although the internal
part of the coil will not come into contact with your wort,
we recommend running a cleaning solution through the
coil to remove any remaining manufacturing oils.
2. Sanitise the cooling coil and rubber bung (1).
3. Once clean, insert the top of the coil through the
1.5” ferrule (or drilled/cut hole) on your fermenter lid.
Then complete the assembly by inserting the rubber
bung as per the diagram below.
Single hole is
for the airlock
Slide bung around
the bend of the coil
Two boom holes
are for the coil
NOTE: We recommend
weing the bung to reduce
friction while assembling.
Temperature probe Heating pad Power cord
4. Secure the coil onto the lid by pushing the rubber
bung into the 1.5” ferrule. You can now t these onto
your fermenter.
5. Push the clamps onto the hoses (5) and connect
the hoses to the pipes of the cooling coil so there is
about 1cm of overlap. Use a screwdriver to tighten the
clamps on the overlapped section.
6. Connect the other ends of the hoses to the channel
of the Glycol Chiller that your GCA is connected to.

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HEATING PAD SETUP
1. Aach the two hook and loop tape strips to
the two hook and loop tape regions on the pad.
2. Remove the protective lm from the back of
the hook and loop tape strips and rmly aach
the pad to the desired (clean and dry) location
on the fermenter. It doesn’t maer if the cord
points up or down.
CONNECTING THE GCA TO THE APP
1. When you rst turn on the GCA, you will be greeted
with the connection setup screen. If you do not see
this screen, then you can press the ‘set’ buon on
the controller and go to Network Cong > Add New
Network. Once on the connection setup screen, you
will need to open the Grainfather App on your mobile
device.
2. Within the app, navigate to the equipment screen.
The equipment screen shows all the brewing and
fermenting equipment that you have already set up on
your account.
3. To add a new device, tap on the ‘+’ icon on the
boom right of the screen and select ‘fermentation
tracking equipment’.
4. Select ‘Grainfather Glycol Chiller Adapter’ on the list
of equipment and once on the device setup screen,
tap ‘ready’.
5. Depending on your mobile device, you may be
asked to approve certain permission(s) required to
connect with the GCA. Accept all requests.
HOW TO
USE THE GCA
• Fill your fermenter with your wort.
NOTE: Ensure that the wort covers the
cooling coil.
• Secure the lid and ensure that the rubber bung
and airlock are still tightly in place.
• Ensure that the GCA is turned on and connect
it to the Grainfather App as per the instructions
below.
NOTE: For more information on how to use the
GCA, please see the full instructions online:
.grainfather.com/instructions
WIRELESS CONTROL
& APP INTEGRATION

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NOTE: The following steps vary for Android and iOS users.
Please follow the relevant steps for your mobile device.
ANDROID
6. If seing up the GCA via an Android device, choose
your controller in the list. See step 8 next.
iOS
7. If seing up using an iOS mobile device, follow the
instructions on the screen and connect your mobile
device to the GCA. Once the connection is established,
you will receive a notication on your mobile device.
Tap the notication to return to the Grainfather App.
You will automatically return to the device setup screen.
8. Aer your phone has successfully
connected to the GCA (Android and iOS),
select your wireless network from the list
and enter in your network password and
then tap ‘connect’. Once completed, your
GCA is connected to the internet.

GET IN TOUCH ONLINE:
help.grainfather.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
RESOURCES: Check out our YouTube Channel for helpful videos.
For more information, visit our Help Centre: help.grainfather.com
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READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION –
Risk of res and electric shock.
– Do not immerse in water.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
FOR HOUSEHOLD AND INDOOR USE ONLY
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK . DO NOT OPEN.
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR
SCAN AND
EXPLORE THE FREE
GRAINFATHER APP
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
ADVICE FOR CLEANING & STORAGE
• Cooling coil: We recommend using the
Grainfather High Performance Cleaner to clean
your equipment. Follow the instructions on the
packaging for how to use. If using another cleaner,
please ensure that it is suitable for cleaning
stainless steel equipment.
• Heating pad: Simply wipe clean with a damp cloth.
• GCA: If necessary, wipe with a damp cloth but
avoid contact with any electrical connections.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s) and FCC part 15. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence ainsi qu’á
la section 15 du règlement FCC. L’exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes :(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire
de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies
with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est
conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies
pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être
installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre
la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
• The rubber bung stoppers can be inserted into the
coil inlet and outlet, and the hoses, when not in use.
NOTE: To ensure that these are eective, you’ll need
to use some force when pushing the bungs into the
coil/hoses.
• Once you have cleaned your equipment, dry,
reassemble and store.
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