Instructions on setting up your home bar system
Thank you for purchasing a home bar system with us. Please read these instructions BEFORE you use your home bar system.
The Coolers
When you receive your beer cooler, unpack it and leave it for 24 hours before switching it on. These get turned the wrong way up in transit and because they contain refrigeration elements they need time to settle.
Remember to always fill your beer cooler with water before switching it on. You will damage components in the beer cooler if you switch it on without any water. Fill the cooler up through the hole on the top of the cooler. When water starts coming out of the overflow at the front of the cooler, you have filled it sufficiently.
Beer & Gas
The regulator in the box is a mixed gas regulator and is suitable for use with mixed gas bottles only. We pre-calibrate the regulator so that it is set at the right pressure for you (35 PSI). Do not adjust the pressure of the regulator or tamper with it in any way. Increasing the gas pressure can be very dangerous. Be sure to have it re-tested before the re-test date shown on the sticker on the regulator. Get in touch with Rent-a-Keg on Freefone 0800 9775 113 to arrange this.
When buying gas, the type you need is Mixed Gas 70:30. The regulator in this box will not fit a CO2 bottle. Under no circumstances must you attempt to convert the regulator to use with any other type of gas. If in doubt, please get in contact.
To source beer, please call Rent-a-Keg and we will be happy to find a depot near you for you to collect from. If you are in London we can arrange delivery of any order of two kegs or more.
There is a list of health and safety regulations clearly shown on the gas cannister. You must adhere to these for your own personal safety.
Beer Tap
The beer tap comes with two different nozzles. The nozzle which has a clear hole through it is to be used with lager. The nozzle with the metal sieve inside is for use with bitter.
To adjust the speed of flow, use the flow regulator inside the beer tap. Twisting the flow regulator clockwise will reduce the pour speed. We have adjusted the flow control so that beer will come through. Please adjust accordingly.
Keg Coupler
The fitting that connects to the keg is called the keg coupler. This has two inlets. The one on the top is for beer. The one to the side is for the gas. Always crouch to the side of the keg before connecting the coupler to the keg. Never stand above it.
Cleaning
You should clean your system with beer line cleaner weekly if it is in constant use or after each time it us used if it is not in continuous use.
If you need to buy a cleaning system please get in contact with Rent-a-Keg.
