Grainfather SF70 User manual

Instructions
SF70 CONICAL FERMENTER

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE
GRAINFATHER SF70 CONICAL FERMENTER
Get familiar with your equipment by following these quick and easy steps on how to assemble and use your SF70.
We recommend reading the following safety information before use. Please also find enclosed,
advice for cleaning your SF70 Conical Fermenter.
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Read all instructions before use.
• Alwaysuseequipmentonaatandstablesurface.
• Whenthefermenterisfull,donotliftitandonlywheelitonatsurfaces.
• When equipment is stationary, ensure that the castors are locked into place.
• Ensure that all of the screws and nuts are fully tightened.
DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
NOTE: Not following the safety information above could result in serious
injuries and may void your product’s warranty.
1. Air lock
2. Bung
3. Thermowell,
o-ring and nut
4. Legs
5. Dome nuts
6. Lid
7. Lockable castors
(wheels)
8. Body
9. Thermowell hole
10. Sample valve,
tail piece and nut
11. Dump valve
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ASSEMBLING THE LEGS
1. Remove the large dome nuts from the body of
the fermenter.
2. Lay the fermenter gently on its side, using a mat or
towel underneath it to avoid scratches.
3. Mount each of the three legs onto the threaded bolts
and secure the dome nuts back into place. Ensure
that all of the legs are adjusted to the same height.
NOTE: Use the extra holes on the leg to adjust the
height of your fermenter as shown below.
TOP TIPS
1. We recommend dumping dead yeast and dry
hops from the dump valve every 2-3 days during
fermentation. This prevents the yeast and hops
from clogging the valve.
2. Throughout fermentation, the sample valve can be
used to collect samples and test the gravity of the
beer. To do this, open the ball valve and collect the
beer in an appropriate vessel.
3. As well as collecting samples, the valve can also be
used to transfer the beer after fermentation. Simply
connect a hose (10 mm (0.4”) inner diameter) to
the opening and open the sample valve.
HOW TO USE
1. Fillthefermenterusingasyphonoracounterow
wort chiller if you are using a Grainfather brewing
system. Ensure that the volume is at least 40 L.
2. Secure the lid and check that the airlock and bung
are still tightly in place.
3. Refer to your recipe for your fermentation
temperature and keep the SF70 in a place that will
remain close to the temperature required.
NOTE: The SF70 can be used in conjunction with the
Glycol Chiller Adapter (GCA) Kit for more accurate
temperature control during fermentation.
4. Your recipe will also determine the amount of time
that your beer needs to ferment. Fermentation
is complete once SG readings are stable for two
consecutive days.
ASSEMBLING THE THERMOWELL
1. Remove the nut from the thermowell leaving the
silicone o-ring in place.
2. From the inside of the fermenter, feed the thermowell
through the thermowell hole on the side of the body.
3. Thread the nut back onto the thermowell from the
outside of the fermenter and tighten by hand.
ASSEMBLY
Before use, we recommend cleaning your SF70 and all of its
components using the Grainfather High Performance Cleaner.
TOP
DOME
NUT
Use to
adjust
height
BOTTOM
DOME
NUT
PRESS TAB
SCREW IN
inside BODY outside BODY
ASSEMBLING THE CASTORS (WHEELS)
1. Push the tab down on each of the castors to lock
them in place.
2. Lay the fermenter gently on its side, using a mat
or towel again to avoid scratches.
3. Screw the castors onto the bottom of the legs.

1. After fermentation, transfer the beer to a keg
or bottles.
2. Rinseouttheremainingtrubandllthefermenter
halfway with water.
3. Add the required amount of Grainfather High
Performance Cleaner to the water and stir
to dissolve.
4 Scrub the sides of the fermenter and the lid with
a non-abrasive cloth. Ensure that all surfaces have
been scrubbed.
5. Rinse and drain out the cleaning liquid using
the taps.
6. Remove, disassemble and clean taps.
7. Once all parts are completely dry, reassemble
and store.
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READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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