KegLand X Series User manual

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Series X Kegerator Instruction Manual

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Contents
Keg Types ............................................................................................................................................5
Commercial style kegs .....................................................................................................................5
Keg coupler assembly ..................................................................................................................5
How to use keg couplers. .............................................................................................................6
Alternative ways to connect EVABarrier tube to a keg coupler ....................................................6
Homebrew style kegs.......................................................................................................................6
Attaching EVABarrier tube to a barbed disconnect ......................................................................7
Attaching EVABarrier tube to an MFL disconnect.........................................................................8
Removing EVABarrier tube from a duotight fitting.......................................................................8
Beer line diameter and length correlation ...........................................................................................8
Balancing your keg system with CO2................................................................................................9
Items included ................................................................................................................................... 10
Single Tap Font Kit ......................................................................................................................... 10
Double Tap Font Kit ....................................................................................................................... 10
Triple tap font kit ...........................................................................................................................11
Quadruple tap font kit ...................................................................................................................11
Installation steps ............................................................................................................................... 12
Step 1. Preparation ........................................................................................................................12
Step 2. Install castor wheels........................................................................................................... 12
Step 3. Install chrome plated guard rail .........................................................................................12
Step 4. Attach the CO2 cylinder bracket (optional) ........................................................................12
Step 5. Fit the CO2cylinder to the cylinder bracket (if applicable)..................................................12
Step 6. Attach the regulator to the CO2cylinder ............................................................................12
Step 7. Attach the 4mm ID EVABarrier gas line to the regulator ....................................................12
Step 8. Feed the EVABarrier gas line into the fridge.......................................................................13
Step 9. Setting up the EVABarrier gas line for a single tap font. ....................................................14
Step 10. Setting up the EVABarrier gas line for a dual, triple or quadruple font............................. 14
Step 11. Assembling single, double and triple tap fonts................................................................. 15
Step 12. Assembling a quadruple font ...........................................................................................15
Step 13. Attach the tap to the duotight compatible short shank ................................................... 15
Step 14. Attach all disconnects to the keg(s)..................................................................................15
Step 15. IMPORTANT Perform a CO2leak/pressure test ................................................................15
Installation diagrams .........................................................................................................................17
Single Tap Series X Installation Diagrams .......................................................................................17
Double Tap Series X Installation Diagram.......................................................................................18

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Triple Tap Series X Installation Diagram......................................................................................... 19
Quadruple Tap Series X Installation Diagram .................................................................................20
Adjusting the temperature of the Series X .........................................................................................21
Minimum clearance around the Series X ...........................................................................................21
Troubleshooting issues with the Series X........................................................................................... 21
Beer is too frothy or no beer pours when the tap is opened.......................................................... 21
Kegerator is not cooling to the set temperature. ...........................................................................21

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Keg Types
Prior to setting up the kegerator it is important to understand the difference between the two
categories of kegs that exist and the fittings which are required to carbonate and dispense from
these. You will need to match the fittings to the keg type you are using. There two main categories
of kegs which come in multiple sizes.
Commercial style kegs
Commercial kegs come in a variety of sizes; 20L, 25L, 35L and 50L. The 50L size is the most common
size that you will come across. Commercial kegs come in three main styles; A-type, D-type and S-
type. These three types of commercial kegs can be distinguished by the shape of their spear (shown
below). Within Australia the A-type and D-type kegs are the most common. You will need to buy the
specific keg coupler to fit the keg type, make sure that prior to buying a kegerator that you know
which type of 50L keg you will be using and which keg coupler is required to dispense from this keg.
Once you have matched the correct keg coupler to the keg you will need to set up the commercial
keg coupler. On a keg coupler there is an inlet for gas and an outlet for liquid. The gas inlet is
positioned on a 45-degree angle and the liquid outlet is positioned vertically. It is important to
connect the gas line and beer line to the correct inlet and outlet. This is described in the image
below.
Keg coupler assembly
Inside the box of a KegLand keg coupler you will find two types of one-way check valves; gas duck bill
valve (left) and a liquid torpedo check piece (right). The duck bill valve is used for the gas inlet and
the torpedo check piece or non-return ball is used for the liquid outlet. In a homebrew setting it may
only be necessary to use a check valve in the gas inlet to prevent liquid flowing back in to the
regulator.
To install the gas duck bill valve remove the black EPDM washer from inside the 5/8” duotight fitting
on the gas inlet and then insert the gas duck bill valve into the opening (as shown below) then screw
the duotight fitting back onto the coupler. To install the liquid torpedo check piece remove the 5/8”
duotight fitting keeping the black EPDM washer in place, then insert the ball and cage (in the order
shown below) and then finally screw the duotight fitting back onto the coupler.
A-Type Keg
D-type Keg
S-type Keg

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How to use keg couplers.
Prior to attaching the keg coupler onto the keg make sure that a gas line is connected to the gas inlet
and this gas line is connected to a regulator and a beer line is connected to the liquid outlet and this
beer line is connected to a tap. Attaching the keg to the keg coupler is usually the last step of the
kegerator setup.
A-type keg coupler: Slide the keg coupler over the groove on the top of the keg then firmly depress
the handle to tap the keg.
IMPORTANT: To fit a 50L keg with an A-type keg coupler into a kegerator you need to use a Low-
profile elbow bend.
A-type and D-type keg couplers: Push the coupler into the opening of the spear and then rotate
firmly clockwise to attach the coupler to the spear. Then Firmly depress the handle to tap the keg.
More detailed instructions on how to assemble and operate a keg coupler can be seen in this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmDYgCPUDuQ
Alternative ways to connect EVABarrier tube to a keg coupler
There are various methods of attaching tubing to a keg coupler other than a duotight fitting.
It is highly suggested to use a low-profile elbow bend (KL00390) on the liquid outlet of the keg
coupler. This will result in the keg being a lower profile making it easier to fit a 50L keg in the fridge.
You can then either connect a duotight fitting (KL06903) to the low-profile elbow bend or you can
convert the keg coupler into a quick disconnect fitting.
If you are going to be continuously disconnecting EVABarrier tube from the keg coupler or if you
want the beer line setup in the fridge to remain setup with ball lock disconnects then it is suggested
to screw in ball lock posts onto the keg coupler or low-profile elbow bend allowing ball lock
disconnects to be easily and quickly attached and detached from the coupler. (KL00840, KL00833)
Homebrew style kegs
Kegs used for homebrewing come in two main categories; Cornelius kegs and mini kegs. The
Cornelius keg category can be split into two main types; ball-lock and pin-lock. If you have bought a
new or second-hand keg from KegLand then it will be a ball-lock type Cornelius keg. However if you
have sourced a second-hand keg from elsewhere you will need to determine which type of Cornelius
Remove 5/8 EPDM Washer
from gas 5/8” duotight
Coupler check valve assembly

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keg you have. This can be determined by investigating the type of posts on the keg. The two
different types of Cornelius kegs are shown below:
If you are using mini-kegs then you will need a ball-lock tapping head (K06972) to dispense from it,
this converts it into a normal ball-lock keg which uses the same fittings as a Cornelius ball-lock keg.
To carbonate and dispense from a homebrew style keg you will need to use disconnects. These
come in two different categories which are specific for ball-lock or pin-lock kegs. Ball-lock kegs
require ball-lock disconnects and pin-lock kegs require pin-lock disconnects.
Each keg requires a liquid disconnect (liquid) and a gas disconnect (grey). Due to the design of the
posts on the keg a liquid disconnect can only be used on the liquid (out) post and a gas disconnect
can only be used on the gas (in) post. To tell the difference between the liquid (out) and gas (in)
posts refer to the images below.
Disconnects come in two different types. The first has a barb (KL02950 and KL02943) whereas the
second has an MFL thread (KL02974 and KL02967).
Attaching EVABarrier tube to a barbed disconnect
Push the barb into the EVABarrier tube until the whole barb has been inserted into the hose. The
beer line supplied in the font kits is 4mm ID which may be difficult to push over the barb. If you are
unable to push the beer line over the barb then you may need to stretch the internal diameter of the
hose. This can be done by heating the EVABarrier tube in hot (not boiling) water and then insert
needle nose pliers into the hose and open the needle nose pliers to stretch the opening of the hose.
This will then allow you to insert the barb into the EVABarrier tubing.
To ensure it doesn’t leak you will need to use a stepless clamp (KL06882) to secure the tubing onto
the barb. Stepless clamps are preferred to worm-style clamps as they clamp in a perfect circle
Keg-type
Post
Disconnects
Pin-lock
Liquid Gas
Ball-lock
Liquid Gas Liquid Gas

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preventing the tubing from being pinched which can result in it leaking. To use a stepless clamp it is
suggested to use a clamp tool (KL07054) to crimp the stepless clamp closed. Alternatively you can
use wire cutters to crimp the clamp closed.
Attaching EVABarrier tube to an MFL disconnect
Screw a duotight 8mm x FFL onto the MFL disconnect. Ensure that the end of the EVABarrier tube is
cut straight with no burs. The best way to ensure a straight cut is to use a tube cutter (KL07689) or a
very sharp Stanley knife. Then simply push the EVABarrier tube firmly into the opening of the
duotight fitting and then pull back slightly to ensure the tube is held in place.
Removing EVABarrier tube from a duotight fitting
Simultaneously push the collar in while pulling the tube out. Once the tube is removed cut the
burred end off with a tube cutter or Stanley knife.
Beer line diameter and length correlation
To ensure you get a consistent pour with the correct amount of head it is important to ensure the
length of beer is correlated with the internal diameter of the EVABarrrier hose. The suggested length
of beer line for each internal diameter is outlined below:
Internal diameter
Length
4mm
1.5 metres – 2 metres
5mm
2 metres – 3 metres
6mm
3 metres – 4 metres
The KegLand font kits come with pre-cut beer and gas line. Each section of beer line is 4mm ID and
1.5 metres in length. This should not need to be cut down.
If you are cutting your own lengths of beer line then it is best to start at the higher end of the length
and then cut the beer line down until you reach your desired pour speed. For example if you are
using 4mm ID beer line then start with 2m of length and cut down gradually until you reach your
desired pour speed.
4mm ID beer line is often the best choice for use in kegerators as it means that less length of tube
can be used and hence a less cluttered fridge. It also reduces the amount of beer sitting in the beer
lines.
Internal diameter
Length
Beer per meter in line
Total beer in line
4 mm
1.5 m
12.5 mL
18.75 mL
5 mm
2 m
20 mL
40 mL
6 mm
3 m
28 mL
84 mL
Since 4mm ID beer line is recommended and this can be difficult to push over a barb then it is highly
suggested to use duotight fittings which are just as easy to use for 4mm ID beer line as they are for
5mm ID beer line.

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Balancing your keg system with CO2
To produce the perfect pour, you need to balance a number of variables including beer line length,
carbonation level of the beer and storage temperature of the keg. The carbonation level of the beer
is correlated with the temperature of the keg as a lower temperature results in more CO2being
dissolved into the beer and hence a more carbonated beer at the same CO2pressure.
For most styles of beer, you should be aiming for a carbonation level of between 2.3-2.8 volumes of
carbonation with the average carbonation level being 2.6 volumes (if you are unsure of the
carbonation level of the beer i.e. if it is a commercial keg then assume it is at 2.6 volumes of
carbonation).
To achieve a specific carbonation level during carbonation or priming refer to the table in the link
below and correlate the temperature of the fridge with the desired carbonation level. The storage
temperature of most beers should be between 0°C and 3°C (2°C is a good middle ground). Then
dispense at a pressure that is 10% above the carbonation level achieved during carbonation. Hence if
you desire a carbonation level of 2.6 volumes of carbonation and the fridge temperature is 2°C then
carbonate at approximately 11 PSI and dispense at approximately 12PSI.
https://www.kegland.com.au/media/images/KegLand%20Set%20&%20Forget%20CO2%20Carbonati
on%20Chart.png
NOTE: Do not try to fix a slow or fast pour rate by adjusting the dispensing pressure. This will result
in your beer either going flat or over carbonated. It is best to adjust the beer line length and
diameter.
To produce lightly carbonated beers such as English ales you can adjust the carbonation and
dispensing pressure for that keg using a dual pressure regulator if you have multiple kegs in the
fridge and want to keep the fridge at a low temperature. Alternatively, if you only have lightly
carbonated beers in the fridge then you can increase the temperature of the fridge and keep the
carbonation and dispensing pressure around 11 and 12 PSI respectively.

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Items included
The Series X base fridge should include the following items:
1 x MK4 Regulator (KL
1 x Wire shelf
1 x Black plastic wrap around drip tray (KL
1 x Castor wheels
16 x Castor wheel screws
1 x CO2cylinder holder (designed to suit 2.6Kg CO2cylinder)
1 x Chrome Plated Guard Rail
If you have bought a KegLand font kit they should include the following items:
Single Tap Font Kit
1 x single tap – stainless steel font
1 x duotight compatible short shank
1 x duotight 6.5mm x 8mm reducer
1 x Black plastic tap handle
1 x Pre-cut 4mm ID x 8mm OD EVABarrier
beer line
1 x Pre-cut 5mm ID x 8mm OD EVABarrier gas
line
4 x Metric M5 Stainless screws
1 x 7 in 1 faucet tap wrench/spanner
Double Tap Font Kit
1 x double tap – stainless steel font
2 x duotight compatible short shank
2 x duotight 6.5mm x 8mm reducer
2 x Black plastic tap handle
2 x Pre-cut 4mm ID x 8mm OD EVABarrier
beer line
1 x Pre-cut 5mm ID x 8mm OD EVABarrier gas
line
4 x Metric M5 Stainless screws
1 x 7 in 1 faucet tap wrench/spanner
1 x duotight 8mm push in tee piece