WARNING: Read entire manual for important safety information before using your BrewBuilt X3 Uni Conical Fermenter. Failure to follow warnings could result in serious injury or death.
This guide will walk you through assembling and using your X3 Jacketed Conical Fermenter.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS FULL MANUAL Before your first use, read through this full manual, and make sure you understand the use & warnings. Visit our BrewBuilt YouTube channel for additional assembly videos.
CLEAN THE CONICAL Before your first use, clean and rinse the conical along with all the parts and fittings. This will remove any leftover oil or dust from the manufacturing process. We recommend using PBW cleaner. Do not use bleach.
WATER TEST Once rinsed and cleaned, we recommend filling your conical with water and familiarizing yourself with its operations prior to your first use.
Before you tighten down TC clamps, make sure the gasket is seated correctly into both flanges.
Once the gasket is in place, loosen the clamp so it can be fitted around the flange ends.
You do not need to use any tools for leverage when tightening TC clamps. Hand tightening is enough for a secure, leak‑proof connection.
WARNING: ALWAYS RELEASE PRESSURE from the fermenter before removing any TC connection, fitting, or accessory connected to the Fermenter. Read "RELEASING PRESSURE" below for how to release pressure from your Fermenter.
Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
Follow all instructions and warnings provided with cleaning agents when cleaning and sanitizing Fermenter.
Do not pick up Fermenter when full.
Do not alter or change the Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) built into the lid cap.
Always use an approved CO2 regulator with a functional low-pressure gauge. Never exceed 15 PSI.
During fermentation, never close off/cap your X3 except when using the BrewBuilt Kit for Fermenting Under Pressure.
Install the 3/8" leveling feet (qty 4) to the base as required for stable placement and leveling.
Place a 1.5" TC gasket into an open blow-off port on the conical dome and fasten the Blowoff U Barb with a 1.5" TC clamp, ensuring that the U Barb is pointing downward off the side of the conical. Slide ½" Silicone tubing over the barbed side of the U Barb. It’s easiest to start with one side and then work it around until the barbs are fully covered.
C
4" TC Gasket
1
D
8" TC Clamp
1
E
8" TC Gasket
1
F
8" PRV Lid Cap
1
G
1.5" Blow-Off Barb
1
H
Silicone Blow-Off Tube
1
I
1.5" TC Clamp
7
J
1.5" TC Gasket
7
K
1.5" TC End Cap
4
L
Conical Body
1
M
1.5" TC Thermowell
1
N
1.5" TC Sample Valve
1
O
2" TC Gasket
1
P
2" TC Clamp
1
Q
2" TC End Cap
1
R
3" TC Gasket
2
S
3" TC Clamp
2
T
3" Butterfly Valve
1
U
Neoprene Jacket
7
V
Flex Chamber Collection Jar
1
W
3/8" Leveling Foot
4
Use a mesh bag to contain hops, oak chips, or other loose additions to prevent clogging blowoff and airlock.
Do not place pellet hops, whole hops, oak chips, or other items directly into the fermenter.
Place a 1.5" TC gasket into the open 1.5" TC port on the conical dome and fasten an end cap with a 1.5" TC clamp. Follow the same process to attach the other 1.5" end cap to the last open port on the front of the cone, as well as the two additional ports on the PRV Lid Cap. If not using a Heating Element (sold separately), then install a 2” gasket and end cap onto the side port on the cone section. Fasten with a 2" TC clamp.
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4" Pressure Pack Lid
1
B
4" TC Clamp
1
