Speidel Braumeister Instruction sheet

Translated from Original
Operating/ Brewing Instructions
for
Speidels Braumeister
Item no.: 47070, 45050
Version February 2011

1 GENERAL.......................................................................................................... 3
2 SAFETY NOTES: .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 General safety notes .................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Special safety notes...................................................................................................................................... 4
3 COMPONENTS AND SCOPE OF DELIVERY .................................................. 5
4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR BRAUMEISTER.................................... 5
5 SETTING UP THE BRAUMEISTER.................................................................. 6
6 CLEANING THE BRAUMEISTER..................................................................... 6
7 STORING THE BRAUMEISTER ....................................................................... 6
8 PRIOR TO FIRST USE...................................................................................... 6
9 DISPOSAL......................................................................................................... 7
10 WORKING WITH THE BRAUMEISTER............................................................ 8
10.1 Language selection.................................................................................................................................. 8
10.2 Notes on temperature control................................................................................................................ 8
10.3 Notes on the circulating pump............................................................................................................... 8
10.4 Notes on the container lid....................................................................................................................... 9
10.5 Notes on hygiene ..................................................................................................................................... 9
11 BREWING WITH THE BRAUMEISTER .......................................................... 10
11.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 10
11.2 Preparations.......................................................................................................................................... 10
11.3 Programming/ starting automatic brewing........................................................................................ 11
11.4 Mashing ................................................................................................................................................. 11
11.5 Purification............................................................................................................................................ 13
11.6 Hops boiling........................................................................................................................................... 14
11.7 Cooling................................................................................................................................................... 15
11.8 Main fermentation................................................................................................................................ 16
11.9 Maturation ............................................................................................................................................ 17
12 BREWING EXAMPLE/ BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS............................................. 18
13 BREWING FAULTS/ TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 21
14 LEGAL ASPECT OF HOME BREWING ......................................................... 23
15 BREWING RECORD ....................................................................................... 24
16 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................... 25
17 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS, HANDLING A GUARANTEE........................... 27

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1General
Dear customer
You have purchased a new device from our company. Many thanks for trusting in us.
Quality and functionality of our products rate high on our list of priorities.
Use according to intended purpose:
The Braumeister has been designed and produced for brewing smaller quantities (approx.
20l / 50l) of beer. Prior to each brewing procedure, a safety inspection must be performed
for proper functionality of the Braumeister.
Operating instructions:
These operating and brewing instructions have been compiled to ensure reliable and safe
commissioning and operation of the Braumeister right from the start. Please read the
instructions carefully and in full before brewing your first beer. Compliance with these
notes and instructions will ensure that your Braumeister operates to your utmost
satisfaction, and has a long lifespan. Weight and volume indications are always for 20l/
50l. The first specification applies to the 20l Braumeister and the second to the 50l
Braumeister.
Conformity declaration:
SPEIDEL Tank- und Behälterbau GmbH hereby declares that the “Braumeister” product
mentioned in these instructions and to which this declaration applies complies with the
regulations of the following European guidelines:
EMC 2004/108/EC, Low Voltage 2006/95/EC
Manufacturer:
Speidel Tank- und Behälterbau GmbH
Krummenstrasse 2
72131 Ofterdingen
Germany
www.speidels-braumeister.de
www.speidel-behaelter.de
2Safety notes:
2.1 General safety notes
•The device and mains cable must be inspected regularly for any signs of damage. In
the event of signs of damage, the device may no longer be used.
•Always disconnect the plug from the socket (pull the plug, not the cable) if you no
longer wish to use the device, for cleaning or in the event of a fault.
•Ensure that you lay the mains cable such that it does not come into contact with sharp
objects. The cable must be fully unwound.
•Where extension cables are used, these must have the same wire gauge and also be
fully unwound. Do not use multi sockets as the output of this device is too high.
Overloading the electric fuse must be avoided. As the Braumeister requires extra
power, do not switch any additional “large consumers” to the same fuse. Fire hazard!

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•The Braumeister may only be used as intended and in a safe, fault-free condition.
Ensure that you check the proper condition prior to each use.
Children and frail persons:
•For the safety of your children, do not allow packaging parts (cartons, polystyrene
etc.) to be readily accessible. Do not allow small children to play with foil. A risk of
suffocation exists!
•This device is not meant to be handled by persons (including children) with limited
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or know-how,
unless they are being supervised by a person responsible for their safety or have
received instructions on how to use the device.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they are kept away from the device and
do not play with the device.
2.2 Special safety notes
•The container, lid and add-on parts reach an extremely high temperature. Towards the
end of the brewing process, the boiler contains boiling beer wort. Pay attention to the
notes on setup. Never move the Braumeister in a hot state. Always use pot holders or
gloves when working on and with the Braumeister. Risk of burning!
•When lifting the lid, ensure that the condensation on the underside of the lid flows
back into the container. For this, hold the lid over the container at an angle. Scalding
risk!
•When performing cleaning activities on the Braumeister always ensure that the plug is
disconnected (disconnection from mains). Do not spray the device down or allow
spray to come into contact with electric components. Danger of electric shock!
•Important: It is imperative that you secure the plug connections at the rear of the
device (pump and heating) during operation of the device. Operating the device
without securing plug and socket devices can lead to overheating. Fire hazard!
•Please use the thermal sleeve available as an accessory for insulation. When using
your own insulation ensure that the electronics and the lower part of the Braumeister
are sufficiently ventilated, as a heat build-up and damage to the control may otherwise
occur.
•The pump must be vented prior to each use to prevent dry running. Venting takes
place routinely in automatic operation. In manual operation, the pump must be
switched on and off several times until no more air bubbles escape.

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3Components and scope of delivery
Please refer to the following illustration for components and the scope of delivery
(cooling coil and fermentation vessel not included): The 50l Braumeister is operated
with 2 circulation pumps and 2 heating coils, and has an additional handle on the rear
(not illustrated here).
4Technical specifications for Braumeister
Braumeister 20l
Weight: 15 kg including internal fittings and lifting bows
Heating coil: 2000 Watt heating capacity
Pump : 1 x 23 Watt
Power connection: 230 V ~
Min. fuse protection: 10 Amp
Contents Brewing quantity approx. 20l ready-to-drink beer (regular beer)
= approx. 23l beer wort
Max. filling level: Upper marking on tie rod = 25l
Braumeister 50l
Weight: 24 kg including internal fittings and lifting bows
Heating coil: 3200 Watt heating capacity
Pump: 2 x 23 Watt
Power connection: 230 V ~
Min. fuse protection: 16 Amp
Contents: Brewing quantity approx. 50l ready-to-drink beer (regular beer)
= approx. 53l beer wort
Max. filling level: Upper marking on tie rod = 55l