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This device uses a high pressure CO2 cylinder. Improper use, filling, storage, or disposal of CO2 cylinder may result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death. Do not use this device for any other purpose than as mentioned in this guide. Do not attempt to modify this product without the assistance of a certified professional.
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Get to Know Your QuikTap® QT-SS Portable Beer Keg Tap
Setup
Step 1: Make sure regulator knob is turned all the way off (Counter-clockwise)
Step 2: Insert a full QuikTap 12 oz. Co2 cylinder into the bottom of the regulator and screw all the way in.
Step 3: With coupler lever disengaged (up position) turn regulator knob clockwise until pressure gauge reads between 5-8 psi.
Step 4: Make sure faucet is closed with the tap handle in the back position.
Step 5: Insert the bottom of the QuikTap coupler into the neck of the keg and twist clockwise. (Do not over tighten, it only needs to be securely attached.)
Step 6: To tap into the keg, pull the coupler lever out, push down, then release. Make sure the coupler lever stays locked down.
Step 7: Double check to make sure the pressure gauge remains between 5-8 psi. Now the keg is tapped and beer will dispense by pulling the tap handle.
Note: If the keg was warmed or shaken, it may contain excessive pressure which must be relieved before serving. Pull the ring for the pressure relief
valve on the side of the coupler to purge the excessive pressure. Observe the regulator gauge to monitor the change in pressure.
Dispensing
Step 1: Before dispensing your first beer, turn the flow-control knob positioned all the way down.
Step 2: Pull the faucet handle all the way forward.
Step 3: Slowly turn the flow-control knob up until beer trickles out. The first few ounces will contain more foam than desired as the tap rod cools and removes air.
Step 4: Slowly increase the flow-control knob until the beer pours correctly with the desired amount of foam. (The flow-control knob should not be all the way up)
Step 5: If beer is pouring too slowly, increase the pressure and adjust the flow-control until the beer pours as desired. If the keg has too much pressure, turn down the regulator knob and pull the pressure relief valve on the side of the coupler.
Note Long lapses between pours allow the beverage inside the tap rod to warm and can result in foaming. Protecting the tap rod with our neoprene insulator, keeping your keg cold, and pouring often will help prevent foaming. After extended periods of inactivity, turn down the flow control knob and repeat steps 1-4.
Troubleshooting
There are many variables that need to be evaluated each time you tap a keg with QuikTap. Some of the most noticeable include: the internal and external temperature of the keg, type of beverage being dispensed, the amount of pressure in the keg, your environment and altitude, and how frequently the beverages are being poured. Each of these factors needs to be considered when dialing in and adjusting the QuikTap’s settings so you can enjoy the perfect pour.
The most common issue is excess foaming and is usually a result of the following issues:
Temperature: Warm temperatures can cause Co2 to break out of the beer resulting in excess foam. Make sure the keg is kept cold and there are no warm spots at the bottom.
Incorrect Serving Pressure: Excess foaming can occur when serving pressure is set too high or too low. Start at step 1 from the dispensing guide and slowly increase the serving pressure. When beer begins to flow properly, take note of the pressure on the regulator gauge. Periodically check to make sure it does not creep up or down. Once pressure has stabilized, adjust the flow-control knob until the beer pours properly and consistently.
Agitation: Vibration from transit or excessive “sloshing” can cause excess foaming. If agitation has occurred, keep the keg cold, and allow time for the keg to settle. If you must serve before settling, use the pressure relief valve to purge the excess pressure. Then repeat step 1 from the dispensing guide.
Cleaning & Maintenance
View how to properly clean & maintain the QuikTap SS. It’s extremely important to the overall performance and longevity of your tap to clean properly as well as quickly after every use. In this video we’ll go through the Quik Clean as well as the Deep Clean, tear-down, coupler cleaning, o-ring changing and more.
Helpful How-To Videos
FAQs
Excess foaming is usually a result of the following issues:
Temperature: Warm temperatures can cause Co2 to break out of the beer resulting in excess foam. Make sure the keg is kept cold and there are no warm spots at the bottom.
Agitation: Vibration from transit or excessive “sloshing” can cause excess foaming. If agitation has occurred, keep the keg cold, and allow time for the keg to settle.
Incorrect Serving Pressure: Excess foaming can occur when serving pressure is set too high or too low. Start at step 1 from the dispensing guide and slowly increase the serving pressure. When beer begins to flow properly, take note of the pressure on the regulator gauge. Periodically check to make sure it does not creep up or down. Once pressure has stabilized, adjust the flow-control knob until the beer pours properly and consistently.
Long lapses between pours allow the beverage inside the tap rod to warm and can result in foaming. Protecting the tap rod with our neoprene insulator, keeping your keg cold, and pouring often will help prevent foaming.
You can view a PDF of the C02 Refill Station Manual by clicking the following link: C02 Refill Station Manual
To download, right click and choose “Save As.” If you are a visual learner, please watch the video below.
You can dispense any beverage that comes in a keg, just make sure you have the right coupler. You can choose the coupler that will come on your QuikTap® to match the kegs that you commonly use. You can easily change the coupler to most other types. If you are serving highly carbonated beverages such as sodas the flow-control faucet will allow you to serve at high pressures without creating too much foam.
We do not recommend using other brand CO2 tanks. Many similar tanks are NOT food-grade and have not been cleaned from the inside. Oils and other hazardous material may be left behind from the manufacturing process. All QuikTap® brand CO2 tanks have been cleaned from the inside and are food-grade.
