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A PROUD HERITAGE OF EXPERIENCE & QUALITY Pony-Size Kegerator VT-PONYKEG OWNER’S MANUAL WWW.VINOTEMP.COM.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................... 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION .................................. 4 PARTS AND FEATURES ........................................ 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................ 6 BEER KEG SETUP .
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 applian c e with a damaged cord. • Use two or more people to m ove and install appliance.
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.
PARTS AND FEATURES 1. Beer Tower 8. CO 2 Gas Cylinder Ho lder 2. Mylar Washer 9. Evaporator 3. Safety Guardrail 10. Reversibl e Door 4. Drip Tray 11. Beer Keg (Not Included) 5. Adjustable Thermostat 12. Metal Plat e 6. CO 2 Regulator 13. Metal Brack e t (2) 7.
6 WWW.VINOTEMP.COM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before Using Your Beer Dispenser • Remove all exterior and int erior packing materials. This in cludes foam base and any adhesive tape holding accessories both inside and outside the unit.
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• If there is still a small drip from t he faucet, you may have tightened the plastic lev er too much and may need to unscrew silver sn ug counter-clockwise (as shown in Figure 2) one turn.
9 17621 South Susana Road, Ran cho Dominguez, California 90221 info@vinotemp .com BEER KEG SETUP Installation Of the Keg Coupler • Insert the keg coupler provided int o the locking neck of the beer keg and tu rn it clockwise to lock into position, makin g sure the keg coupler is in the closed position .
10 WWW.VINOTEMP.COM Connecting the Beer Tower to Coupler • Make sure the washer is properly inserted into the wing nut. • Place wing nut i nto the top of the c oupler turning unti l tight. How to Tap a Keg of Beer • Make sure the beer tower faucet is in the closed position.
11 17621 South Susana Road, Ran cho Dominguez, California 90221 info@vinotemp .com FULL REFRIGERATOR CONFIGURATION To convert 1. Turn th . Close the main valve on the CO 2 cylinder. nd the keg coupler. pler. binet plug. thru the top of the cab inet. uard rail installation holes by the provided plu g s.
12 WWW.VINOTEMP.COM CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Turn the temperat er, and remove the contents. a warm wate r and baking soda solution. T he solution helves and metal plate with a mil d detergent solution. gent. Rinse well and each barrel is empty. • ils should be thoroughly clean ed at regular intervals.
13 17621 South Susana Road, Ran cho Dominguez, California 90221 info@vinotemp .com BEER DISPENSING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem: Cloudy or Flat Beer When beer in glass appears hazy and is not clear, this is consid ered cloudy. When the foamy head disappears quickly and beer lack s its usual zestful brewery-fresh flavor, this is considered fl at.
6) Contaminated air source • If possible/applicable, change to CO2 gas as a pressure source. • Filter all air af ter it leaves compressor. • Oil fumes from compressor or kitchen grease fumes will caus e flat beer when pumped int o beer system. • Always draw fresh air f rom an outside source to compressor.
2) Contaminated Air Line, and/or defective Thomas or Tongue Vents • Air hoses, air lines and ve nts, should be examin ed, and if contaminated, replaced. • Dirty air lines shou ld be w ashed with a good cleaning compound, normall y used for cleaning coils, and then rinsed clean.
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 alwa ys be submerged. • In Cold Air System, the coldest air from the blower must first be directed to t he faucet, and then circulated back to pre-cooler.
17 17621 South Susana Road, Ran cho Dominguez, California 90221 info@vinotemp .com BEER DISPENSER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE You can solve many common problems easily, savi ng you the cost o f a possible service call. Try the suggestion below to see if you can so lve the problem before contacting Vi notemp at info@vinotemp.
TERMS OF SALE AND WARRANTY Vinotemp Inte rnational (“Sel ler”) and the perso n or entity tha t acquires the se goods fr om Seller (“Purcha ser”) hereby fully agree to the following terms and conditions of the sale: Shipp ing fees are the respo nsibility of the Purchaser whether freight prepaid or fre ight collect.
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SERVICE & IMPORTANT NOTICE Upon receipt and inspection o f unit, the supply cord must be replaced if it is damaged. Contact our cu stomer service at 1-800-777-8466 or info@vinotemp.com. The manufacturer has a policy of contin uous impro vement on its products and reserves the right t o change materia ls and speci fications witho ut notice.
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