Important Information & Warnings

FermZilla All Rounder 30L & 60L | Important Information & Warnings

Warnings

This instruction sheet contains vital information that is related to the safe usage and handling of the FermZilla All Rounder.

It is vital that you read this instruction sheet from front to back before using the product!

THIS IS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY WHEN USING A PRESSURISABLE FERMENTAION VESSEL

  1. Do not loosen the lid when the FermZilla is under pressure. Purge all pressure in the FermZilla loosening the lid ring

  2. When not under pressure do not expose to liquids above 55°C (131°F). Only clean, wash or sanitise the fermenter with cold water

  3. When under pressure do not expose to any temperatures above 35°C (95°F)

  4. Keep the fermenter out of direct sun or heat. Do not expose to UV rays of any sort

  5. If using a heat belt to warm the fermenter then only have the heat belt sitting below the liquid level. Do not use an unregulated heat source, only use heat sources which are plugged into a temperature controller

  6. Under no circumstances apply more than 2.5bar (35psi) to the fermenter. Do not connect an unregulated pressure source. If you connect external pressure source ensure it has independent PRV pre-set to 35psi or below

  7. A spunding valve set below 35psi must always be connected to the FermZilla when fermenting under pressure or connected to the recipient keg when performing a closed transfer. Recommended range for pressure fermenting is 10-12psi

  8. Do not tamper with the pressure relief valve. Only use the red or yellow coloured pressure relief valve supplied by KegLand

  9. If vigorous fermentation is experienced and krausen or wort has contacted the PRV, ensure the PRV is removed and cleaned before putting the FermZilla under pressure

  10. If the fermenter is scratched, damaged or has been under any physical duress; do not use the fermenter under pressure without hydro-testing

  11. If you use the fermenter under pressure hydro test the fermenter every 24 months to ensure it is safe to use

  12. Only use chemical cleaners and sanitizers that are approved by Kegland. These include: KL05371 Ethyl Sanitiser Spray (effective for sanitising the exterior of the FermZilla) , KL05357 StellarSan (mixed to the correct dilution), KL05494 StellarClean PBW (not to be left in the FermZilla for more than 30 minutes), KL07405 StellarOxy. Or contact https://www.kegland.com.au/ for more information regarding other compatible chemical cleaning products

  13. Do not over tighten carbonation caps onto the threads of the lid. Doing so can result in the thread being stripped or cracked. We recommend using KL10788 Multi Gas Post Plastic Carbonation Cap (available in red (gas) and yellow (liquid)

  14. Do not over tighten the stainless-steel handles onto the neck of the FermZilla

  15. Avoid lifting the FermZilla while full. If filled with wort avoid moving the FermZilla to prevent sticky wort from preventing the PRV from operating

  16. Always conduct a leak test prior to beginning fermentation

  17. Lubricating all O-rings will prolong the life of the unit. We recommend Haynes Food Grade Lube

  18. When fermenting under pressure, a PRV alone is not sufficient. A Spunding Valve must be used to ensure pressure dos not build beyond safe limits.

Using a Spunding Valve to ferment under Pressure
Using a Spunding Valve to ferment under Pressure

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