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A PROUD HERITAGE OF EXPERIENCE & QUALITY
Pony-Size Kegerator
VT-PONYKEG
OWNER ’ S MANUAL
WWW.VINOTEMP.COM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................... 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION .................................. 4 PARTS AND FEATURES........................................ 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS............................ 6 BEER KEG SETUP ............................................... 9 DISPENSING BEER ............................................10 FULL REFRIGERATOR CONFIGURATION................11 OPERATING YOUR BEER DISPENSER....................11 CARE AND MAI
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions: • Do not operate this or any other appliance with a damaged cord. • Use two or more people to move and install appliance. Failure to do so may result in back or other injury. • Connect to properly polarized outlets only. No other appliance should be plugged into the same outlet. Be sure that the plug is fully inserted into the receptacle. •
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized service center. This unit should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this unit is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power co
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PARTS AND FEATURES 1. Beer Tower 8. CO Gas Cylinder Holder 2 2. Mylar Washer 9. Evaporator 3. Safety Guardrail 10. Reversible Door 4. Drip Tray 11. Beer Keg (Not Included) 5. Adjustable Thermostat 12. Metal Plate 6. CO Regulator 13. Metal Bracket (2) 2 7. CO Gas Cylinder 14. Castors (4) 2 (Note: If unit has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time, wait 2 hours before connecting to power.) For your safety
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before Using Your Beer Dispenser • Remove all exterior and interior packing materials. This includes foam base and any adhesive tape holding accessories both inside and outside the unit. • Check to be sure you have all o the following parts: • 1 Instruction manual • 1 Beer Tower Assembly • 1 Pull Handle (Beer Tower Faucet) • 1 Safety Guard Rail • 1 Metal Wrench • 1 Drip Tray (2 Pieces) • 4 Plugs (For Guard Rail Holes) • 1 CO Cylinder Holder 2 • 1 Metal Pl
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previously removed from). 7. Carefully slide the fridge door back on to the top hinge, making sure it’s the right way up. Screw the bottom hinge into place on the new side. 8. Check that door is aligned horizontally and vertically and that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the bottom hinge. Re-adjust the leveling feet as needed. 9. If cooler has been on its side or tilted, always wait several hours before reconnecting to power source to allow the refrigerants to
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• If there is still a small drip from the faucet, you may have tightened the plastic lever too much and may need to unscrew silver snug counter-clockwise (as shown in Figure 2) one turn. That should correct the problem if exists. Figure 1 Figure 2 Installing the CO Regulator and CO Cylinder 2 2 Install the CO gas line tube to the regulator by attaching one end of the red tube to 2 the hose barb connection on the CO regulator. Secure t
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BEER KEG SETUP Installation Of the Keg Coupler • Insert the keg coupler provided into the locking neck of the beer keg and turn it clockwise to lock into position, making sure the keg coupler is in the closed position. (See Figure 3) Figure 3 Installation of the CO Air Line Hose 2 • Attach the end of the red hose provided to the hose connection on the keg coupler. Secure hose by using the connector and make sure there are no leaks. Installation of Protective M
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Connecting the Beer Tower to Coupler • Make sure the washer is properly inserted into the wing nut. • Place wing nut into the top of the coupler turning until tight. How to Tap a Keg of Beer • Make sure the beer tower faucet is in the closed position. • Pull tapping handle out and press downward until it locks into position. (See Figure 8) The keg is now tapped. Opening the CO Cylinder Main Valve 2 • Before doing that, make sure the secondary shut-off valve is clo
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FULL REFRIGERATOR CONFIGURATION To convert appliance into “All Refrigerator” configuration, please follow below: 1. Turn the control knob to the “OFF” position. cylinder. 2. Close the main valve on the CO 2 3. Close the secondary shut-off valve on the regulator pipe. 4. Close the connection between the beer keg and the keg coupler. 5. Drain any remaining beer from the lines. 6. Disconnect the beer line and CO air line from the keg coupler. 2 7. Remove the beer keg and bottom metal p
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Your Beer Dispenser • Turn the temperature control to "OFF", unplug the beer dispenser, and remove the contents. • Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water. • Wash the shelves and metal plate with a mild detergent solution. • Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning area of the controls, or any electrical parts. • Wash the outside c
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BEER DISPENSING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem: Cloudy or Flat Beer When beer in glass appears hazy and is not clear, this is considered cloudy. When the foamy head disappears quickly and beer lacks its usual zestful brewery-fresh flavor, this is considered flat. Causes Corrections 1) Greasy glass • Do not wash beer glasses together with other items which have contained milk or other fatty substances. Be sure to remove all lipstick from the glass before washing. • Excess amount of ger
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6) Contaminated air source • If possible/applicable, change to CO2 gas as a pressure source. • Filter all air after it leaves compressor. • Oil fumes from compressor or kitchen grease fumes will cause flat beer when pumped into beer system. • Always draw fresh air from an outside source to compressor. Attach hair felt filter to the outside intake, in addition to filter in line. 7) Defective Thomas valve (in • Bacteria growth may result from beer backing up the keg coupler) or tongue
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2) Contaminated Air Line, • Air hoses, air lines and vents, should be examined, and/or defective Thomas or and if contaminated, replaced. Tongue Vents • Dirty air lines should be washed with a good cleaning compound, normally used for cleaning coils, and then rinsed clean. 3) Rubber hose absorbing and • Rubber hose will absorb and retain odors. An retaining odors approved Vinyl tubing is best for air since it does not absorb moisture, and is not affected by oily substances. Replace hos
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5) Beer is too warm • Temperature at faucet must always be at least 2 degrees colder than at barrel. • In sweet-water refrigerated, or ice-water system, faucet shank must always be submerged. • In Cold Air System, the coldest air from the blower must first be directed to the faucet, and then circulated back to pre-cooler. • Insulate all beer lines; a long beer run must be constantly refrigerated. Insulation helps. But insulation is not refrigeration. • Keep all beer lines away from h
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BEER DISPENSER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE You can solve many common problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestion below to see if you can solve the problem before contacting Vinotemp at info@vinotemp.com. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Beer dispenser does not • Not plugged in. operate • Circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse. • The temperature control knob is set in “OFF” position. Turns on and off frequently • Room temperature is hotter than normal. • App
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TERMS OF SALE AND WARRANTY Vinotemp International (“Seller”) and the person or entity that acquires these goods from Seller (“Purchaser”) hereby fully agree to the following terms and conditions of the sale: Shipping fees are the responsibility of the Purchaser whether freight prepaid or freight collect. Seller assumes no responsibility for the goods sold to the Purchaser once the goods have left the Seller’s premises, including, but not limited to, late delivery by the moving carrier, or f
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17621 South Susana Road, Rancho Dominguez, California 90221 19 info@vinotemp.com
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SERVICE & IMPORTANT NOTICE Upon receipt and inspection of unit, the supply cord must be replaced if it is damaged. Contact our customer service at 1-800-777-8466 or info@vinotemp.com. The manufacturer has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice. WARNING: Please do not place the unit within reach of children. For adult use only. Contact info@vinotemp.com with any questions or
