KEG KING XL Premium Kegmaster Kegerator Instruction Manual
- May 15, 2024
- KEG KING
Table of Contents
- KEG KING XL Premium Kegmaster Kegerator
- Product Usage Instructions
- WARNINGS AND GENERAL SAFETY
- Introduction
- Included Items
- Getting to Know the Unit
- Installation Options
- About Kegs and Kegerators
- Setting Up Beer and Gas Lines
- Plumbing your Kegerator
- Balancing your Keg System with CO2
- CO2 Conversion Chart
- Additional Keg King Kegmaster™ Accessories
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
KEG KING XL Premium Kegmaster Kegerator
Specifications:
- Product: KegmasterTM Premium XL
- Type: Single Door Four Keg Kegerator
- Manufacturer: Keg King (MCH Australia Pty Ltd)
- Website: www.kegking.com.au
Product Usage Instructions
Warnings and General Safety:
It is crucial to adhere to the following safety guidelines to ensure proper and safe operation of the KegmasterTM Premium XL:
- Do not operate the kegerator if the power supply cord is damaged. Contact the manufacturer or a qualified service agent for replacement.
- Ensure the power cord is not trapped or damaged when positioning the appliance.
- Avoid locating multiple portable socket-outlets or power supplies at the rear of the kegerator.
- Keep the appliance away from fire sources when disposing of it due to the flammable refrigerant used.
- Do not power up the refrigeration unit until it has rested upright for 24 hours to prevent warranty void.
- Maintain proper ventilation clearance around the appliance to avoid warranty void.
- Follow recommended defrosting procedures to prevent damage to the unit and warranty void.
- Avoid storing explosive substances in the appliance.
- Ensure proper ventilation when using CO2 to prevent suffocation in case of leaks.
- Children should only use the appliance under supervision and instruction for safe usage.
Instructions for Contamination Prevention:
To avoid contamination of food stored in the kegerator, follow these instructions:
- Use the appliance indoors only in household and similar environments.
- Read the entire manual before operating for proper understanding of usage.
FAQ:
Q: Can I use this kegerator outdoors?
A: The KegmasterTM Premium XL is intended for indoor use only in
household and similar applications. Using it outdoors may lead to safety
hazards and damage to the appliance.
Q: How often should I defrost the kegerator?
A: The kegerator may require occasional manual defrosting. Follow the
manufacturer’s recommendations for defrosting procedures to prevent damage and
maintain optimal performance.
Q: Can children operate this appliance?
A: Children aged 8 years and above or individuals with appropriate
supervision can use the kegerator. Children should not play with the appliance
unsupervised, and cleaning or maintenance tasks should be performed under
adult supervision.
WARNINGS AND GENERAL SAFETY
Risk of Fire! Flammable materials.
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DO NOT operate if the power supply cord is damaged.
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To avoid a hazard, the power cord MUST be replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent, or similarly qualified persons.
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When positioning the appliance, ensure the power supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
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DO NOT locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
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The Refrigerant used for the appliance is flammable. When disposing of the appliance, keep away from any fire source. The appliance must be recovered and disposed of by a qualified company. To prevent harm and damage to
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people, property, and the environment, DO NOT dispose of by combustion.
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Beware of electricity around liquids! Ensure power cords are placed well away from any potential spills and pooling condensation.
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DO NOT power up the refrigeration unit until it has rested upright for 24 hours. Failure to do so will void the Warranty!
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The appliance contains ventilation holes in the outer walls.
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Ensure that any enclosure or surrounding structure provides 100mm clearance to the rear and sides of the appliance. Keep the vents clear of obstruction. Failure to do so will void the Warranty!
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This refrigeration unit may require occasional manual defrosting.
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DO NOT scrape any ice or frost from the inside walls or cold plates.
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DO NOT use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
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Doing so may damage the unit and void the Warranty!
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DO NOT damage the refrigerant circuit.
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DO NOT store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
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Leaking CO2 gas can cause suffocation.
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Always use CO2 in a well-ventilated open area, in case leaking occurs.
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Never exceed gas pressures of 40psi with your kegs system.
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DO NOT use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above or by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or those lacking experience and knowledge ONLY with appropriate supervision or instruction concerning safe use of the appliance and the hazards involved.
Children SHOULD NOT play with the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance SHOULD NOT be performed by children without supervision.
Children aged from 3 to 8 years CAN load and unload refrigerating appliances. -
TO AVOID CONTAMINATION of food, please respect the following instructions:
- DO NOT leave the door open for long periods of time. Doing so can cause a significant increase of the temperature inside the appliance.
- If the refrigerating appliance is to be left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould from developing inside the appliance
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This appliance is intended for INDOOR USE ONLY in household and similar applications such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments
- farmhouses and for client use in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments
- “Bed & Breakfast” type environments
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
Keg King
Whether you’re a brewer or someone wanting to put drinks on tap in your own
home, cafe or office, Keg King offers beverage creation and keg dispense
solutions for amateurs and pros!
We don’t just sell products, we innovate, design and manufacture our equipment
to bring your beverage ambitions to life!
Our brands include:
- King Kegs, our Australian Made P.E.T. kegs
- Apollo P.E.T. Pressure Fermenters & Unitanks
- KegMaster™ Kegerators
- Atomic 15 Brewery Cleaners
- UltraTap Twist FC Faucets
- Spundy spunding valves
- the KegMaster™ Solstice Fridge
- and more!
Check the resellers map on our website to find where our products are
available in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New
Zealand, and South Africa. https://www.kegking.com.au/retailers
Since 2009, Keg King’s mission is to make the best brewing & dispensing
equipment in the world!
Check out our helpful instructional videos on the Keg King YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/KegKingvideos
Enjoy your Kegmaster™ Premium XL Keg Kegerator!
Introduction
The Kegmaster™ Premium XL, released in November 2023, is a powerful and
efficient refrigeration unit, with the capacity to hold 4 home brew kegs.
Please check our web site product pages for updated versions of our
Instruction Manuals. https://www.kegking.com.au/
Features
- Internal Volume: 160L
- Capacity: 4 x Cornelius (Corny) Home Brew Kegs
- Optional Castors for easy moving
- Reversible Door
- Font Fan with speed control
- Internal light
- Fits standard fonts (not included)
- Cold air hose for font cooling
- Suitable for free standing installations
- Suitable for boxed in, installations
- Condenser installed outside on the back of the fridge
- R600a Refrigerant
Unboxing
Please check that the unit is free of damage.
Included Items
Getting to Know the Unit
- Control Panel
- Door Handles
- Castor Wheels (optional)
- Leveling Foot
- Door Hinge Bracket
- Hinge Pin
- Guard Rail mounting holes
- Font hole and plug
The Control Panel
- Cooler Decrease temperatur e °F/°C Switch display to Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F)
- Warmer Increase temperature Fan Adjust fan speed
Initial Set Up
WARNING
DO NOT power up the refrigeration unit until it has rested upright for 24
hours.
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Allow 100mm clearance behind the refrigeration unit.
- Ensure refrigeration unit has rested upright for 24 hours.
- Ensure there is a minimum of 100mm (4 inches) clearance behind and on both sides of the refrigeration unit
- Plug the refrigeration unit into mains power and turn power on.
- Use the “°F/°C” button to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
- Use the “Cooler” and “Warmer” buttons to set the desired temperature.
- Use the “Fan” button to set the desired Fan speed.
Door Orientation
The Kegmaster™ Premium XL door is reversible. It can be removed and re-
attached to swing from the left or right, depending on your preference. If you
wish to change the door orientation:
- If the Kegmaster™ Premium XL unit is powered on, turn off the power and unplug it.
- Prepare a soft towel or blanket for resting the Kegmaster™ Premium XL on its back.
- To get access to the underside of the Kegmaster™ Premium XL, carefully tip it onto its back, resting it on the prepared soft towel or blanket.
- Unscrew the Leveling Foot (4), which should be on the opposite side to the Door Hing Bracket (5).
- Remove the Door Hinge Bracket (5) by unscrewing the 2 bolts holding it in place.
- Carefully slide the door approximately 10cm away from the upper hinge.
- Remove the Hinge Pin (6) from the top corner of the door or unit.
- Insert the Hinge Pin (6) in the hole in the opposite top corner of the door.
- Slide the door back into place, ensuring that the Hinge Pin inserts into the retaining hole in the opposite top corner of unit.
- Fit the Door Hinge Bracket to the opposite bottom corner of the door.
- With the Door Hinge Bracket attached to the door, use the removed bolts to fasten the Door Hinge Bracket onto the opposite side of the unit, and tighten firmly.
- Attach the Leveling Foot (4) where the Door Hinge Bracket was previously.
- Tip the Kegmaster™ Premium XL unit back to the upright position.
- The Kegmaster™ Premium XL will need to rest upright for 24 hours before power is reapplied.
Installation Options
With our brand new design removing the condenser from within the side
insulation, you are now able to install Kegmaster™ Premium XL flush on either
side in your preferred cabinetry!
This design saves both space and cooling efficiency but you are also now able
to drill on either side if you wish to mount things to it.
Please ensure 5-10cm of space at the back of the fridge and if installed in
cabinetry with a door, ensure the door has ventilation holes at the top and
the bottom.
WARNING
DO NOT power up the refrigeration unit until it has rested upright for 24
hours. Failure to do so will void the Warranty!
Defrosting the Kegmaster™ Premium XL
WARNING
This unit DOES NOT automatically defrost and may require occasional manual
defrosting.
DO NOT scrape any ice or frost from the walls or cold plates.
Doing so may damage the unit and void the Warranty!
NOTE: Excessive ice buildup reduces the efficiency of the unit
For tips on how to limit ice and frost buildup please see our Troubleshooting
section.
If excess ice or frost has formed on the inside of the Kegmaster™ Premium XL…
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Turn the unit off at the mains power
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Wait an hour or more for the ice to melt. This can take up to a couple of days, depending on how much ice has accumulated.
A hairdryer may be used, to speed up the process, by gently blowing warm air at the ice. -
Wipe any liquid or moisture from the internal walls, floors, and ceiling, using an absorbent cloth or towel
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Turn the unit’s power back on.
If excess ice is forming too regularly, see our Troubleshooting tips
Calibrating your KegMaster™ Series XL Kegerator
When to calibrate your KegMaster™ Series XL Kegerator
If your kegerator is freezing the chill plate on the inside with a thick layer
or ice, it is recommended to set the calibration at -3 and see if the
situation improves.
If the KegMaster™ is not cold enough, it is recommended to set it to +2 and see it the situation improves.
How to calibrate your KegMaster™ Series XL Kegerator?
- Press and hold both the “Cooler” and “Warmer” buttons for 5 seconds until the temperature display flashes SC.
- Release those buttons and press the “°F/°C” button.
- The display now shows the calibration factor, and you can change it with the “Cooler” and “Warmer” buttons.
- Once it is at the desired value press the “°F/°C” button again to save it.
About Kegs and Kegerators
Kegerators can be used for different keg types and it’s important that you understand what types of kegs are available and the types of fittings that are required for each type. You will need to customize your kegerator to suit the kegs that you want to dispense. The keg types can be split up into two main categories: Commercial and Home Brewing Kegs
Commercial Kegs
Commercial Kegs such as the one on the left are usually used by commercial
breweries and in Australia are mainly sold as 50L kegs. However, smaller sized
kegs do exist, such as 20L, 25L and 30L kegs.
Commercial kegs use several different coupler types as shown below, with the
most common types being the A, D and S-type couplings.
90% of all 50L commercial kegs in Australia will use either A or D-types. The
S-type is most often used for imported beers from Europe or Asia.
The device to connect your beer and gas line to the keg is called a “Keg Coupler”. Make sure to know what type of keg coupler you need before purchasing the equipment so you can easily be supplied with the correct one.
A-Type
Also known as the “German Slider”, this type of keg is used by Toohey,
Coopers, West End, Little Creatures, XXXX and any beer made by Lion Nathan.
To use this keg coupler, just slide the coupling over the top of the keg and
engage the handle on the keg coupler.
This is the most common keg coupler type in Australia and approximately 45% of
kegs in Australia would use this coupling type.
D-Type
Also known as an American Sankey, this type of keg is used by VB, Carlton
Draught, and any beers made by Carlton United Breweries.
To use the coupler just push the coupler against the top of the keg, twist
clockwise firmly then depress the handle to tap the keg.
About 40% of kegs in Australia would use this coupling.
S-Type
This keg coupler is often confused with the D‐type keg coupling. It looks very
similar however the “well” in the middle of the coupling is slightly deeper.
These kegs are used by Asian, American, and other imported beers such as Asahi
and Heineken.
To use the coupler just push the coupler against the top of the keg, twist
clockwise firmly then depress the handle to tap the keg.
About 10% of kegs in Australia use this coupling.
Setting up Commercial Keg Couplers
The gas enters the side of the coupler at about a 30-degree angle and the beer
exits the keg coupler out the top of the keg coupler. For that reason, you
will need to connect your gas line from your CO2 regulator to the side of the
keg coupler and the beer line from your tap to the top of the keg coupler.
Inside the keg coupler there may be two “one‐way” valves. The one on the left
is the one-way gas valve and the one on the right is the one-way beer valve.
On a kegerator system these valves are not
strictly necessary, and you do not know how to use them it is best to just
take them out of the coupler.
If using barb-tails (pictured right), the keg coupler should include a hex
nut, barb-tail,and rubber washer (as shown to the right).
Always ensure that the rubber washer is between the barb-tail and the coupler
body.
Home Brewing Kegs
Home Brewing Kegs, such as those on the left are used by home brewers or small
microbreweries. The sizes are typically 19L or 9.5L.
These kegs have 2 separate posts: one for the gas line (usually marked “IN”),
and one for the beer line (usually marked “OUT”).
The posts are typically either “Ball Lock” or “Pin Lock”. The differences
between these two types are explained as follows.
Ball Lock
Originally used by Pepsi for pre-mix syrups, about 85% of home brewers use
this type of keg because they are easy to use, have a high availability of
spare parts and are inexpensive.
The 2 posts on the kegs look very similar but are not compatible. As you can
see on the photo to the left the gas post is slightly different shape to the
liquid post. The gas post has a small ground notch (see arrow) which signifies
the post is a gas post.
Similarly, the ball lock disconnects are also different from each other.
The grey should only be used for gas and the black should only be used for
liquid.
Pin Lock
Originally used by Coca Cola for pre-mix syrups, about 10% of home brewers use
this type of keg.
The 2 posts on the kegs look similar but are not compatible. As you can see on
the photo to the left the gas post has 2 pins on opposite sides of the post,
and the liquid post has 3 pins equally spaced around the side of the post.
Similarly, the ball lock disconnects are also different from each other.
The disconnect with the grey base should only be used for gas and the
disconnect with the black base should only be used for liquid.
Setting Up Beer and Gas Lines
Using Stepless Clamps
The stainless stepless clamps that come included with the kegerator are the
best clamp to use on the beer line. The stepless clamps grasp the beer line in
a perfect circle meaning to do not pinch the line like worm style clamps. The
stepless clamps come in different sizes so it is important you have the
correct style of clamp for the beer line and barb fitting that you are using.
These clamps are a single use item.
To use the clamps the best tool for the job is clamp tool (shown below in photo to left). These tools can be purchased separately (Part number 6530). If you do not have one of these tools the wire cutters (shown below to the right) will do an adequate job
As shown above, all that is required is a quick single clamp with the tool and the job is done.
Push-In fittings are a great convenient alternative to using clamps on your
lines.
Using an MFL disconnect and a premium FFL to 8mm push-in fitting, just screw
the threaded end of the push-in fitting firmly onto the MFL thread of the
disconnect. Then push your 8mm line firmly into the other end of the push-in
fitting.
WARNING
To avoid leaks, ensure your beer and gas lines are cut cleanly and square.
Plumbing your Kegerator
For Home Brew Kegs (Ball or Pin Lock Disconnects)
For Commercial Kegs (usually 50L)
Balancing your Keg System with CO2
Balancing your keg system is vital for optimum draft beer performance and is especially important when using CO2 to dispense the beer. To balance your keg system correctly we must first understand Carbonation Level and Keg Storage Temperature.
Carbonation Level
Different beers are carbonated at different levels. The carbonation is
measured in “volumes of carbonation”. Most draft beers have a carbonation
level of about 2.6‐2.8 volumes of carbonation. (see Table 1.1).
Keg Storage Temperature
Keg Storage temperature is best measured using a thermometer. Put a full glass
of water in the fridge with the keg for 2hrs with a thermometer in the glass.
Take a reading with the thermometer. This will give a true reflection of the
keg storage temperature. In order to pour without excessive head, the keg
storage temperature of most beers should be between 0°C up to 2.5°C. Some very
lightly carbonated beers such as English Ales can be dispensed as high as 8°C.
Once you know what carbonation level is (if you do not know assume 2.6 volumes of carbonation) and your keg storage temperature use Table 1.1 to work out the correct dispense pressure. For example, if your keg storage temperature is 1C and the carbonation level is 2.6 volumes then the equilibrium pressure is 70kPa (10.2PSI). The dispense pressure should be 10% above the equilibrium pressure. So, you should set your regulator dispense pressure at 77kPa (11.2PSI).
Setting your dispense pressure below the equilibrium pressure will cause the beer to go flat over time. Setting the dispense pressure above the equilibrium pressure will cause the beer to become more carbonated over time.
NOTE: Many people make the mistake of using the keg dispense pressure to increase or decrease the flow speed of the beer out of the tap. THIS IS INCORRECT. When using CO2 to dispense, the dispense pressure must be set according to Table 1.1. The method to adjust the speed of flow is to adjust the beer line length and diameter.
Beer line diameter and length adjustment
The beer line on a kegerator is not just a hose to get beer from the keg to
tap. It also performs the important function of applying “flow resistance”.
With too little flow resistance the beer will come out of the tap too fast.
With too much flow resistance the beer will come out of the tap too slow.
Small internal diameter (ID) beer line will apply more flow resistance and
longer beer line will also apply more flow resistance. Most domestic systems
work well with the following line length/diameter: 4mm ID Beer Line: 1.5‐2.5
Meters 5mm ID Beer Line: 3‐4.5 Meters 6mm ID Beer Line: 5‐10 Meters Small ID
beer line is often the best choice for kegerators as it means the customer can
use a shorter beer line which is less messy inside the fridge. It also
minimizes the amount of beer sitting in the beer lines.
Using 4mm ID beer line you will have 12.5ml per meter in the beer line and a total of approx. 22.5ml. Using 5mm ID beer line you will have 20ml per meter in the beer line and a total of approx. 70ml. Using 6mm ID beer line you will have 28ml per meter in the beer line and a total of approx. 210ml.
For the above reasons 4mm ID beer line is often the best choice however the
small ID makes it difficult for some customers to fit the ID over the barb
fittings on the keg coupler or ball lock disconnects.
If using 4mm ID, the user may need to stretch the beer line open slightly so
it can fit onto the barbs of some of the fittings. The perfect tool for this
job is a set of needle nose pliers. Heat the beer line in some boiling water
for 30 seconds to soften then push onto the needle nose pliers to stretch the
internal diameter. Open the handles on the pliers to further stretch the beer
line.
CO2 Conversion Chart
Table 1.1 – Ideally set dispense pressure 10% higher than the “Equilibrium Pressure”
Grams **Per ****Litre ****of dissolved CO 2 (g/L)**
| | 4.0 g/L| 4.4 g/L| 4.8 g/L| 5.2 g/L|
5.6 g/L| 6.0 g/L| 4.0 g/L| 4.4 g/L|
4.8 g/L| 5.2 g/L| 5.6 g/L| 6.0 g/L
Volumes of Desired Carbonation
Temperature| 2| 2.2| 2.4| 2.6| 2.8| 3|
2| 2.2| 2.4| 2.6| 2.8| 3
°C| °F| Equilibrium Pressure kPa| | | | |
Equilibrium Pressure PSI| | | |
0| 32| 24| 37| 50| 63| 76| 89| 3.5| 5.4| 7.3| 9.1| 11.0| 12.9
1| 34| 29| 43| 56| 70| 83| 96| 4.2| 6.2| 8.1| 10.2| 12.0| 13.9
2| 36| 34| 48| 62| 76| 90| 104| 4.9| 7.0| 9.0| 11.0| 13.1| 15.1
3| 37| 40| 54| 68| 83| 97| 111| 5.8| 7.8| 9.9| 12.0| 14.1| 16.1
4| 39| 45| 60| 74| 89| 104| 119| 6.5.| 8.7| 10.7| 12.9| 15.1| 17.3
5| 41| 50| 65| 81| 96| 111| 126| 7.3| 9.4| 11.7| 13.9| 16.1| 18.3
6| 43| 56| 71| 87| 102| 118| 134| 8.1| 10.3| 12.6| 14.8| 17.1| 19.4
7| 45| 61| 77| 93| 109| 125| 141| 8.8| 11.2| 13.5| 15.8| 18.1| 20.5
8| 46| 66| 83| 100| 116| 132| 149| 9.6| 12.0| 14.5| 16.8| 19.1|
21.6
9| 48| 72| 89| 106| 123| 140| 157| 10.4| 12.9| 15.4| 17.8| 20.3|
22.8
10| 50| 78| 95| 112| 130| 147| 164| 11.3| 13.8| 16.2| 18.9| 21.3|
23.8
11| 52| 83| 101| 119| 137| 154| 172| 12.0| 14.6| 17.3| 19.9| 22.3|
24.9
12| 54| 89| 107| 125| 144| 162| 180| 12.9| 15.5.| 18.1| 20.9| 23.5|
26.1
13| 55| 95| 113| 132| 151| 169| 188| 13.8| 16.4| 19.1| 21.9| 24.5|
27.3
14| 57| 101| 120| 139| 158| 177| 196| 14.6| 17.4| 20.2| 22.9| 25.7|
28.4
15| 59| 106| 126| 145| 165| 184| 204| 15.4| 18.3| 21.0| 23.9| 26.7|
29.6
16| 61| 112| 132| 152| 172| 192| 212| 16.2| 19.1| 22.0| 24.9| 27.8|
30.7
17| 63| 118| 139| 159| 179| 200| 220| 17.1| 20.2| 23.1| 26.0| 29.0|
31.9
18| 64| 124| 145| 166| 187| 207| 228| 18.0| 21.0| 24.1| 27.1| 30.0|
33.1
19| 66| 130| 152| 173| 194| 215| 236| 18.9| 22.0| 25.1| 28.1| 31.2|
34.2
20| 68| 136| 158| 180| 202| 223| 245| 19.7| 22.9| 26.1| 29.3| 32.3|
35.5
Attaching and Removing Taps from the Font
Attaching and removing the taps from the font may be necessary if you need to change the beer line or taps at any time throughout the life of the kegerator.
Step 1 Remove the cap from the top of the font.
(See photo to the left)
Step 2 Feed the beer line up through the bottom of the font and place
through slimline nut and convex collet before going through the tap hole.
(See photo to right)
Step 3
Attach beer line to back of the tap, then push the threaded shank of the tap
into the tap hole.
Step4
On the inside of the front, place the convex collet onto the tap shank, then
tighten the slimline nut to the tap shank to secure to the font.
NOTE: It is important that the user does not over‐tighten the faucet collar on the tap. Over tightening of this part will prevent the free and full movement ofthe tap handle. Over tightening will also restrict the tap handle movement preventing the tap from completely opening.
IMPORTANT – C02 Pressure Check
After setting up the kegerator it is important to do a CO2 pressure check to
make sure your system holds pressure. This is extremely important as it will
determine that you have no leaks. This can be done in a few simple steps.
Step 1: With all your hoses and the keg connected turn the pressure on the CO2 regulator up to 140kPa (about 20psi) then turn off the valve on the top of the CO2 gas cylinder.
Step 2: Wait 2 hours and check that the pressure on the CO2 regulator has
not dropped since step 1.
If the pressure has dropped over the 2-hour period then go over all the hose
connections with soapy water and attend to any CO2 leaks found, then repeat
the above.
CO2 Consumption Rate
The CO2 cylinder that you use with your kegerator can be used for 2 purposes:
- Carbonating your beer or other drink in the Keg.
- Dispensing your beer or other drink from the Keg.
- If you are brewing your own home brew, then you will most likely use the CO2 gas cylinder to carbonate your beer. This will consume approximately 6 grams of CO2 per Litre.
If you purchase your beer from a commercial brewery, then it will already be carbonated.
Dispensing your beer will consume approximately 6 grams per litre as well regardless of whether you brewed it yourself or not.
Keg King sells 2 different CO2 cylinder sizes:
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2.6kg Gas Cylinder
For home brew this will carbonate and dispense approximately 200 Litres.
For commercial beer that comes already carbonated this will dispense about 400Litres -
6kg Gas Cylinder
For home brew this will carbonate and dispense approximately 500 Litres. For commercial beer that comes already carbonated this will dispense about 900Litres
Additional Keg King Kegmaster™ Accessories
Fonts and Taps
The Kegmaster™ Premium XL comes standard without any fonts or taps.
Keg King sell a range of Beer Font Towers – Shop High-Quality Keg Towers &
Fonts (kegking.com.au) and Flow
Control Beer Taps – Easy-to-Use Flow Control Taps
(kegking.com.au)
The UltraTap Twist flow-control tap provides additional control when pouring
your beer.
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Castor Wheels
The lockable castor wheels provide extra maneuverability for your kegerator. -
Guard Rail
If you store glasses on top of your Kegmaster™ Premium XL, a Guard Rail is helpful in keeping your glassware in place. -
Stainless-Steel Drip Tray
If you prefer the “stainless” look, upgrade your plastic drip tray with the Stainless-Steel option. -
Stainless-Steel Top
The Kegmaster™ Premium XL top can be replaced by an optional Stainless-Steel version, which offers a professional look that is more durable and easier to clean. -
Tap / Faucet Plugs and Brushes
During periods where the kegerator is not used the faucets can be plugged to prevent contamination or fruit flies getting into the tap. This handy little device fits all tap sizes and shapes and is made from long lasting silicon (See photo to left).
We also sell a faucet brush that can be used to clean out the taps. (See photo to right) -
Beer Line Cleaning Equipment
To keep your kegerator in top condition it is recommended to clean your beer lines out between kegs. Keg King supply cleaning chemicals that are perfect for the job. We also sell beer line cleaning caps (See photo to left) that you can use on an empty PET bottle and use this to clean out your beer lines or if you are using commercial keg couplers then you should try our 15 liter wash out kegs (see photo to right).
These useful parts will ensure you maintain the quality of your beer.
Troubleshooting
Issue | Remedy |
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Ice or frost forming inside the unit | See the “Defrosting the Kegmaster™ |
Premium XL” section
Ice forms too regularly| If excess ice forms too regularly:
1. Avoid opening the door unnecessarily.
Opening the door introduces moist air that condenses and forms ice.
2. Ensure there are no gaps in the door seal that may allow ingress of moist air.
3. Ensure fonts and/or the font hole are well sealed from moist air ingress (especially with under-bench installs).
4. If the above has not helped, set the temperature to a slightly higher temperature, or try calibrating your KegMaster™ (see section “Calibrating your KegMaster™ Series XL Kegerator”)
Colder temperatures increase moisture condensation and freezing.
The KegMaster™ is too warm| Set the temperature to a slightly lower
temperature, or try calibrating your KegMaster™ (see section “Calibrating your
KegMaster™ Series XL Kegerator”)
Beers pour with excess foam| Please see our article on reducing beer foam
https://www.kegking.com.au/blog/post/help-my-taps-pouring-foam
Unit has no power| Check that your power outlet is working with another
appliance
Unit is not cooling| Ensure you have 100mm clearance behind and on both sides
of the unit
Excessive noise| Ensure there is nothing obstructing the fan
For other issues or if the above remedies do not solve the issue, contact
info@keg-king.com.au
Specifications
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Height:
850 mm with rollers 830 mm without rollers 890 mm with castors -
Width: 600 mm
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Depth: 660 mm
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Internal Height: 724.9 mm
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Internal Width: 511.9 mm
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Internal Depth: 405.1 mm
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Volume: 160 L
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Weight: 43 Kg
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Power: 220-240V 50Hz
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Climate Class: T
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Refrigerant: R600a (40g)
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Insulation: Cyclopentane
https://www.kegking.com.au
Keg King is a registered business name of MCH Australia Pty Ltd
References
- Matthew King
- Homebrewing Supplies - Buy Quality Homebrew Supplies Australia Wide
- Homebrewing Supplies - Buy Quality Homebrew Supplies Australia Wide
- Solve your froth problems.
- Beer Font Towers - Shop High-Quality Keg Towers & Fonts
- Flow Control Beer Taps - Easy-to-Use Flow Control Taps
- Stockists, International Distributors and Breweries offering Keg Swapping Options
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