Spike Solo User manual

Spike Solo System
Bottom Drain User Guide

SPIKE SOLO BOTTOM DRAIN USER GUIDE1
Congrats on
securing your
new Spike Solo
System!
We know you’re anxious to get brewing, so we made these
assembly instructions and Brew Day Guide easy for you to
follow and threw in a few pro tips along the way.
Grab a beer, and let’s get started.
Kettle.................................... 4.
Basket................................... 6.
Kettle & Basket ....................... 8.
Wort Chiller............................ 10.
Pump.................................... 12.
Hoses ................................... 14.
01. Assembly................................ 2.
Control Panel ......................... 16.
Heat Strike Water .................... 17.
Mashing ................................ 18.
Drain (Lauter) ......................... 19.
Boiling................................... 20.
Whirlpool............................... 21.
Chill (Knockout)....................... 22.
Cleaning................................ 23.
02. Brew Day Guide ..................... 15.
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Assembly
01.
Ready to get your Solo up and running? This guide will show you how to assemble
each piece of equipment with step-by-step instructions and key visuals.
Kettle
Basket
Assembled
Wort Chiller
Pump
Hoses

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Assembly –
Before
you begin
Make sure the elements are plugged in, and the power cords are fully twisted
into position. We also recommend strain relieving the power cords so the full
weight is not pulling down on the element connection. Taking these actions will
certainly extend the life of your power cords.
Before installing parts into quick-connect (QC) ttings, be sure to lubricate
them with water. This will allow them to slide into the QC tting easily and
prevent tearing the o-ring.

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Assembly –
Kettle

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Assembly –
Kettle
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
A1.5” TC X QC 3
B1.5” TC Clamp 11
C1.5” TC Gasket 11
D1.5” TC Buttery Valve 3
ESpike+ Pickup Tube - Side 1
F1.5” TC Element 1
G1.5” TC Temp Sensor 1
HBottom Drain Piping 1
IBoil Kettle Racking Arm 1
A
B
B
B
B
C
H
I
AC
D
D
D
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
B
C
B
B
B
C
B
B
B
G
F
A

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Assembly –
Basket
Use 2 feet of your silicone tubing to create a sparge arm
from the top recirc port. The tubing will oat on top of
the grain bed allowing for an even recirculation.

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Assembly –
Basket
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
A1.5” TC X QC 1
BTC Clamp 2
CTC Gasket 2
DSpike+ Pickup Tube - Side 1
EMash Recirculation Hose 1
E
B
B
D
C
C
A

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Assembly –
Kettle & Basket

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ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
ALid 1
BBasket 1
CKettle 1
DBasket hangers 2
C
B
B
A
D
Assembly –
Kettle & Basket