KegLand RAPT KL15813 User manual

RAPT Fermentation Chamber Instruction Manual
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Fermentation Chamber / Fridge
KL15813
Instruction Manual
KegLand Distribution PTY LTD

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WARNING
IF THE FRIDGE HAS JUST BEEN MOVED DO NOT TURN ON UNLESS IT HAS
BEEN STANDING UPRIGHT FOR ATLEAST 24 HOURS. FAILURE TO DO SO
WILL VOID WARRANTY. STAND FRIDGE IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION FOR 24
HOURS BEFORE PLUGGING INTO MAINS POWER SOCKET.
WARNING
ALWAYS THOROUGHLY CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS ONCE YOU HAVE SET UP
YOUR SYSTEM.
WARNING
CO2GAS CAN BE DANGEROUS. MAKE SURE TO ALWAYS USE CO2IN A WELL-
VENTILATED SPACE.
WARNING
ENSURE THERE IS OVER 100 mm CLEARANCE AT THE BACK OF THE RAPT
FERMENTATION CHAMBER TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE AIR FLOW AND
VENTILATION
WARNING
BE CAREFUL NOT TO CONTACT THE EXPOSED COLD PLATE WHEN ADDING
OR REMOVING FERMENTERS OR KEGS.

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Watch our helpful instructional YouTube Videos
Video instructions now available. The KegLand YouTube Channel
(https://www.youtube.com/KegLand). You can find the link on our website www.KegLand.com.au
If there is any part of these videos above that you do not understand or you cannot access please
call or email www.KegLand.com.au or your nearest KegLand Distributor for more assistance.
Important
Let the RAPT Fermentation Chamber / Fridge sit upright for at least 24 hours after delivery or
after sitting the unit on its side before turning the unit on.
Be careful not to hit the exposed cold plate on the inside of the RAPT Fermentation Chamber /
Fridge when inserting or removing fermenters or kegs.
Always thoroughly check for gas leaks once you have set up your system if using the system for
keg dispensing or pressure fermentation.
Ensure there is over 100mm clearance at the back of the RAPT fermentation chamber to allow for
adequate airflow and ventilation

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ITEMS INCLUDED
1 x RAPT Fermentation Chamber
1 x Wire Shelf
1 x Plastic Floor Protector
2 x PCO1881 Threaded Insert
2 x Left Door Hinges
RAPT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER
RAPT ACCOUNT SIGN UP
To utilise the Wi-Fi connectivity of the RAPT Fermentation Chamber you will need to sign up for an
account on the RAPT portal. This will allow you to create custom fermentation profiles, track and
monitor your fermentation temperature and compressor utilisation etc.
1. If you have not done so, navigate to the RAPT portal.
https://app.rapt.io/
2. If you have not created an account you can sign in with your Google or Facebook accounts.
Otherwise you can create an account using your email.
3. Once the account has been created you can sign in to the RAPT Portal

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DEVICE REGISTRATION
Once you have made a RAPT account you will need to connect your RAPT Fermentation Chamber to
your Wi-Fi network.
Open your network and internet settings on your mobile device, tablet or computer and connect to
the KegLand RAPT wifi network using the password shown on the screen on your RAPT Fermentation
Chamber.
This will allow you to connect your RAPT Fermentation Chamber to your wifi network.
Once your RAPT Fermentation Chamber is connected to your wifi network you will then need to
register your device with your RAPT account.
When prompted on the screen, press the select (⏎)button to enter the main menu then select
“Register Device”.
Select “Add new Device” then select “RAPT Fridge” within the RAPT portal and follow the prompts to
register your device.
Note: The MAC address and Validation code will be displayed on the screen of your RAPT
Fermentation Chamber during Device Registration.
Once you have registered your device with your RAPT account you will be able to change the target
temperature manually on the RAPT Fermentation Chamber using the “Up” or “Down” arrows or
change the target temperature through the RAPT portal.
For detailed instructions regarding use of the RAPT portal please refer to the following instructional
YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzMYYmGM2ik
INSTALLING duotight BLOWTIE or INLINE REGULATOR (optional)
If you intend to pressure ferment in the RAPT Fermentation Chamber you may find it useful to install
a KL15042 duotight BlowTie Spunding Valve and/or a KL15035 duotight Inline Regulator.
The duotight BlowTie Spunding Valve will allow excess pressure built up during fermentation to be
released from the fermenter allowing an optimal fermentation pressure to be set based on your
beer style and recipe.
Installation of a duotight inline regulator allows for easy pressurisation for closed transfers for
example.
There is a mounting point on either side of the RAPT temperature controller for mounting a duotight
BlowTie Spunding Valve or Inline Regulator.

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Step 1. Remove the cover panel behind the RAPT temperature controller on the top of the fridge
Step 2. Unscrew the two Phillips head screws which hold the side service panel in position.
Step 3. Slide the side service panel away from the RAPT temperature controller
Step 4. Remove the blanking plate and slide in the PCO1880 threaded plate into the desired location
depending on if you wanted the ball lock disconnect mounting point on the side or the top of the
fridge.
Step 6. Screw a duotight compatible carbonation cap onto the PCO1881 thread.
An easy way to connect the EVABarrier hosing onto the carbonation cap is to use a duotight fitting.
Below is just one example of how the EVABarrier gas hosing can be connected.
Top mounting
1. Push a 6mm x 8mm reducer onto the duotight compatible barb of the carbonation cap
2. Push an 8mm male x 8mm female elbow into the reducer
3. Cleanly cut an 82mm length of EVABarrier hose and insert this firmly into the BlowTie
Spunding Valve or Inline Regulator and duotight elbow. Ensure that the arrow on the side of
the Spunding Valve or Inline regulator is pointing towards the RAPT temperature controller.
Side mounting
1. Push a 6mm x 8mm reducer onto the duotight compatible barb of the carbonation cap
2. Cleanly cut an 84mm length of EVABarrier hose and insert this firmly into the BlowTie
Spunding Valve or Inline Regulator and duotight reducer. Ensure that the arrow on the side
of the Spunding Valve or Inline regulator is pointing towards the RAPT temperature
controller.
Step 7. Measure and cleanly cut the desired length of EVABarrier tubing required to reach from your
fermenter in the fridge to the duotight BlowTie Spunding Valve or Inline Regulator. Then route this
hosing into the injection moulded channel and through the opening in the top of the fridge.
Step 8. Unscrew the two screws which hold the RAPT blanking plate onto the mounting points
Step 9. Secure the duotight BlowTie Spunding Valve or Inline Regulator into position using the two
mounting points.
Step 10. Terminate the line inside the RAPT fermentation chamber with gas disconnects. KL20756
duotight Disconnects are recommended for this.
Note: You may need to remove the gauge from the BlowTie Spunding or Inline regulator which is
positioned to the right of the RAPT temperature controller and rotate this such that it is upright. This
can be done easily by removing the two bolts which hold the gauge housing in place and pulling up
on the gauge to remove it.

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For detailed instructions showing how to install a duotight BlowTie Spunding Valve or Inline
Regulator, then please refer to the following instructional YouTube video:
RAPT Fermentation Chamber –duotight BlowTie Spunding Valve/Inline regulator installation video
Note: To ensure correct orientation install the Inline Regulator (KL15035) on the left hand side.
Install the Blowtie spunding valve (KL15042) on the right hand side of the RAPT Fermentation
Chamber.
REMOVING PANEL TO ACCESS THE DRIP TRAY
The front panel at the base of the RAPT Fermentation Chamber is dismountable. In normal use it is
held in place by magnets, to allow easy and convenient access to the drip tray which is mounted
underneath the fermentation chamber. It is recommended to regularly check the drip tray and
empty as required.
To enable this, remove the four screws holding the front panel in place.
LEAK TEST PROCEDURE
Prior to beginning fermentation or hooking up any kegs to your gas line into the fermentation
chamber it is essential to conduct a leak test.
It is best to conduct a pressure decay test on the fermenter itself and on the incoming gas line into
the duotight inline regulator from the CO2 cylinder and regulator to ensure your entire system has
no leaks.

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This can be done easily
Step 1: Attach CO2 cylinder and regulator to the gas post of the RAPT chamber.
Step 2: Attach the disconnect from the inline regulator (inside the RAPT chamber) to your empty
fermenter.
Step 3: Adjust the pressure on the regulator to 20psi.
Step 4: Turn the CO2 cylinder valve handles off.
Step 5: Wait two hours and ensure the pressure reading on the pressure gauge on the regulator has
not changed.
EXTENSION PROBE INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION
The RAPT fermentation Chamber comes as standard with a short temperature probe which
measures the air temperature within the RAPT Fermentation Chamber.
If you were looking for higher accuracy temperature measurement by inserting a temperature probe
into the thermowell of your fermenter you will need to install and calibrate a longer extension
temperature probe (sold separately, KL22460)
For instructions to install and calibrate this longer extension temperature probe please refer to the
following instructional YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l0RtVw6-QM
TEMPERATURE PROBE CALIBRATION
In the event that you revert back to the standard probe that is preinstalled in the RAPT Fermenttion
Chamber, you can manually reset the temperature probe to the default settings.
1: NTC beta: 3950 K
2: NTC ref. temperature: 298.2 K
3: NTC ref. resistance: 1000000
Manual calibration of the internal temperature probe can be performed using the same method as
outlined for the extension probe.

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SWAPPING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION
Included with every RAPT chamber are spare hinges that allow for the orientation of the door to be
changed from right side opening to left side opening.
To change the hinge side of the RAPT fermentation chamber, you will need to remove the right hand
hinges and install the replacement left hand hinges.
The bottom hinges are accessed by removing the dismountable drip tray cover (above).
To access the top hinges, remove the top panel of the RAPT chamber.
Follow the above instructions for installing the inline regulator to remove the two front panels. Then
remove the 6 screws holding the plastic top cover in place. Once the top hinge can be accessed, it is
removed by unscrewing from the RAPT chamber.
To swap the door hinge side, remove the top right hinge. Then carefully lift the door off the bottom
hinge pin and place in a safe place. Unscrew the bottom right hinge.
Perform this in reverse to install the left hinges. Install the left bottom hinge. Carefully align the door
onto the left bottom door hinge pin. Then install the left top hinge and replace the top cover.
It is recommended that this is performed by two people to minimise the risk of damage during the
process.
PROFILES
Profiles are a key component of the RAPT system. Profiles are powerful tools that can be customised
to a great degree, allowing extremely fine control over all aspects of brewing/fermentation.
Profiles can be designed in the RAPT Portal. There are also Global Profiles that can be imported and
customised . Once a profile is created in the RAPT Portal, it can be sent to the corresponding RAPT
device using the Send Profile To Device option in the RAPT Portal. The RAPT ecosystem is intended
to be largely controlled remotely, and thus there are more powerful controls in the RAPT Portal.
To start or amend a profile that has been uploaded to the RAPT device select PROFILES from the
main menu
This will display the currently selected profile. If no profile is running, any profile that has previously
been sent to the RAPT device can be selected and started from this screen.

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When a profile is active it can be paused, cancelled or manually moved forward or backwards using
the on screen display. The Select icon allows you to select another (previously uploaded profile).
Rewind and Forward allow you to move forward or backwards along the profile. Play/Pause allows
you to pause or resume the active profile. Stop will stop the current profile.
Manual alterations to the current profile will also be reflected in the RAPT portal after a short
interval.
SETTINGS
To access the Setting Menu, press the Enter key then scroll down to Settings. Press Enter to access
the menu
Show Graph
This toggles the display from the graph (default) to a simple numerical display

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Unit System
This toggles the display between metric or imperial data
Zoom Level
This allows you to choose the date range displayed on the graph, from 1 to 28 days. The default
range is 7 days.
Cooling Hysteresis
You can set the cooling hysteresis range here (Range 1°C –10°C)
Heating Hysteresis
You can set the heating hysteresis range here (Range 1°C –10°C)
Compressor Cooldown
This sets the minimum allowed time between compressor operations (A minimum of 5 minutes is
recommended to avoid undue stress on the compressor)
Mode Switch Delay
This sets the minimum allowed time between mode changes (IE from Heating to Cooling). A
minimum of at least 30 minutes is often more suitable for fermentation to avoid unnecessary
heating/cooling operations.
Cooler Enabled
This toggles the cooling mode. When unchecked, the compressor will not operate irrespective of
other settings.
Heating Enabled
This toggles the heating mode. When unchecked, the heating will not operate irrespective of other
settings.
Fan Always On
When unchecked, the fan will only operate during active heating or cooling. Keeping the fan on will
ensure a more even top to bottom temperature if fermenting more than one beer, for example.
Light On
The light can be toggled between Always On, Always Off and Automatic (recommended)
Sounds Enabled
Toggles the sounds on or off.

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2 Point Calibration
Please refer to “Calibration” section
NTC Beta
Here you can enter the NTC Beta of an external temperature probe, if known. The default is 3950
NTC Ref Temperature
Here you can enter the NTC Ref Temperature of an external temperature probe, if known. The
default is 298.2
NTC Ref Resistance
Here you can enter the NTC Ref Resistance of an external temperature probe, if known. The default
is 100000
PID Heating
This will toggle PID heating mode on or off. Note –PID control is recommended for advanced users,
and is not required for typical fermentation.
PID Cycle Time
Enter PID cycle time (in seconds)
PID P Coefficient
Enter desired proportional PID coefficient
PID I Coefficient
Enter desired integral PID coefficient
PID D Coefficient
Enter desired derivative PID coefficient
Forget WiFi Config
This will disconnect the RAPT Chamber from the network and forget current wifi settings. It will also
restart the device.
Disable WiFi
This will disconnect the RAPT Chamber from the network and disable the WiFI. It will also restart the
device.

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Clear Registration
This will clear registration information from the device. This will also restart the device. To unregister
your device it must also be deleted from the RAPT Portal
Low Temp Alarm
This is the temperature below which an alarm will sound (default -33°C)
High Temp Alarm
This is the temperature above which an alarm will sound (default 97°C)
Check For OTA Update
The RAPT device will update firmware automatically when a: connected to WiFI and b: a firmware
update is available. This option can be used to check manually for an OTA (Over The Air) firmware
update.
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
The RAPT Fermentation Chamber will require little ongoing maintenance. Periodically check the
undermounted drip tray and empty as needed.
The outside of the RAPT Fermentation Chamber can be cleaned with a microfibre cloth. The inside of
the chamber should be periodically cleaned with a mild detergent and a microfibre cloth.
Warranty (Australia)
The RAPT Fermentation Chamber comes with a 12-month Warranty when sold in Australia.
Warranty does not cover product failure as a result of installation or operating procedure not in
accordance with installation and operating guidelines as described in the instruction manual.
To lodge a warranty claim in Australia please forward as many visual pieces of supporting
information and a detailed description of your issue to
If you purchased your unit from an international distributor, you will be required to go through their
warranty claims process.
For a full terms and conditions, please visit our website here -> Terms & Conditions