BLICHMANN ENGINEERING BE-001534-00 Fermenator G4 Cooling System Instruction Manual

BLICHMANN ENGINEERING BE-001534-00 Fermenator G4 Cooling System

Product Information

The FermenatorTM G4 Cooling System from Blichmann EngineeringTM is a high- quality product designed to provide years of service and exceptional performance in cooling beer during fermentation. It includes a G4 Jacket, Cooling Coil, Temperature Controller, Submersible Pump, Power Adapter, Hose, Thumb Clamp, Thermowell, Gland Connector, QuickConnectorTM 3/8 elbow, QuickConnectorTM Nut, and QuickConnectorTM O-Ring.
For replacement parts, please visit blichmannengineering.com/genuine- replacement-parts.

Product Usage Instructions

• Assembly

1. Before installing any fittings, assemble the G4 Jacket on the FermenatorTM G4 tank.
2. You will need a glycol chiller or insulated container to use as a reservoir for ice water (not included).
3. Insert the cooling coil through the lid of the FermenatorTM G4.
4. Insert the thermowell into the thermometer port.
5. Connect 5 feet of hose from the cooling coil to the submersible pump.
6. Connect the other 5 feet of hose to the cooling coil and use it as a return tube, placing the open end back into your glycol chiller.
7. Orient the trombone cooler so that it clears the racking arm.

• Operation

1. Set the desired temperature on the Temperature Controller.
2. When the beer temperature goes above the set temperature, the submersible pump will turn on and circulate glycol through the coil to chill the beer.

• Cleaning and Storage
  

  • After use, clean all parts excluding the jacket with a mild detergent or Powdered Brewers Wash (PBW). Sanitize these parts before use.
  • Clean the fermentor jackets with a cloth of soapy water as needed.

Congratulations on your purchase and thank you for selecting the G4 Cooling System from Blichmann Engineering™. We are confident that it will provide you years of service and many gallons of outstanding beer. This manual will familiarize you with the use, assembly, and the sanitation procedures for the product.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO USE FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!

• WARNING: Sections labeled “Warning” can lead to serious injury or death if not followed. Please thoroughly read these sections and understand them completely before use. If you do not understand them or have any questions, contact your retailer or Blichmann Engineering (www.BlichmannEngineering.com) before use.

• CAUTION: Sections labeled “Caution” can lead to equipment damage or unsatisfactory performance of the equipment. Please read these sections thoroughly. If you have any questions, contact your retailer or Blichmann Engineering
  (www.BlichmannEngineering.com) before use.

• IMPORTANT: Sections labeled “Important” should specifically be followed to ensure satisfactory results with the product.

What’s In the Box?

SETUP DIAGRAM

Assembly and Operation

• Assemble the jacket on the Fermenator™ G4 tank before installing any fittings.

• You will need a glycol chiller or insulated container to use as a reservoir for ice water (not included).

• The ice water bath method requires close monitoring and frequent ice replenishment even for smaller batches. A glycol chiller is going to offer the best performance and reliability for maintaining fermentation temperatures.

• Before use, clean all parts excluding the jacket with a mild detergent or Powdered Brewers Wash (PBW). Sanitize these parts before use. Insert the cooling coil through the lid of the Fermenator™ G4. Insert the thermowell in the thermometer port. Connect 5 feet of hose from the cooling coil to the submersible pump. Connect the other 5 feet of hose to the cooling coil and use this hose as a return tube, placing the open end back into your glycol chiller.
  Note: Orient the trombone cooler so that it clears the racking arm.

• Set the temperature on the controller. When the beer temperature is above the set temperature the pump will turn on and circulate glycol through the coil to chill the beer.

Cleaning and Storage

Clean parts with a mild detergent or Powdered Brewers Wash (PBW). Clean the fermentor jackets with a cloth of soapy water, as needed.

Blichmann Engineering Product Warranty

• Limited Warranty

1. Blichmann Engineering warrants to the original purchaser that this product will be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the customer. Proof of purchase is required. Blichmann Engineering’s obligation to repair or replace defective materials or workmanship is the sole obligation of Blichmann Engineering under this limited warranty.
2. This product is for home use only. The limited warranty covers only those defects that arise as a result of normal use of the product and does not cover any other problems, including, but not limited to, those that arise as a result of:
  * Improper maintenance or modification;
  * Damage due to incorrect voltage or improper wiring by customer;
  * Operation outside of the product’s specifications;
  * Carelessness or neglect to operate the product in accordance with instructions provided with the product;
  * Damaging the tamper label on the product;
  * Damage by over-tightening the fasteners;
  * Failure to follow cleaning and / or maintenance procedures; or
  * Exceeding published operational temperatures.
3. Blichmann Engineering reserves the right to request delivery of the defective component for inspection before processing the warranty claim. If Blichmann Engineering receives, during the applicable warranty period, notice of a defect in any component that is covered by the warranty, Blichmann Engineering shall either repair or replace the defective component with a new or rebuilt component at Blichmann Engineering’s option.
4. Blichmann Engineering must be notified within seven (7) days of the delivery date of any shipping damage. Customer is responsible for shipping damage outside of this time period. Approval for return must be provided by Blichmann Engineering prior to any return. Customer is responsible for keeping all original packaging material for warranty returns. Blichmann Engineering is not responsible for damage from improperly packaged warranty returns, and these repair costs will be the sole responsibility of the customer. Shipping costs for warrantee returns are covered only for the contiguous United States.
5. Blichmann Engineering’s limited warranty is valid in any country where the product is distributed.

• Limitations of Warranty

1. Any implied warranty that is found to arise by way of state or federal law, including any implied warranty of merchantability or any implied warranty of fitness, is limited in duration to the terms of this limited warranty and is limited in scope of coverage to this warranty. Blichmann Engineering disclaims any express or implied warranty, including any implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability, on items excluded from coverage as set forth in this limited warranty.
2. Blichmann Engineering makes no warranty of any nature beyond that contained in this limited warranty. No one has authority to enlarge, amend, or modify this limited warranty, and Blichmann Engineering does not authorize anyone to create any other obligation for it regarding this product.
3. Blichmann Engineering is not responsible for any representation, promise, or warranty made by any independent dealer or other person beyond what is expressly stated in this limited warranty. Any selling or servicing dealer is not Blichmann Engineering’s agent, but an independent entity.

• Limitations of Liability

1. The remedies provided in this warranty are the customer’s sole and exclusive remedies.
2. Except for the obligations specifically set forth in this warranty, in no event shall Blichmann Engineering be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages.
3. This warranty does not cover, and in no event shall Blichmann Engineering be liable for, travel, lodging, or any other expense incurred due to manufacturing defects in material and workmanship, or any other reason.
4. Any performance of repairs after the warranty coverage period has expired or performance of repairs regarding anything excluded from coverage after this limited warranty shall be considered good-will repairs and they will not alter the terms of this limited warranty, or extend any warranty coverage period.
5. Venue for any legal proceedings relating to or arising out of this warranty shall be in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States, which courts will have exclusive jurisdiction.

• Local Law

1. This warranty gives the customer specific legal rights. The customer may also have other rights that vary from state to state in the United States or other countries.
2. To the extent that this warranty is inconsistent with local law, it shall be deemed modified, only to the extent necessary to be consistent with such local law.

For replacement parts, visit: blichmannengineering.com/genuine- replacement-parts

References

• Blichmann Engineering: Industry-Leading Brewing Equipment

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