Benchy Carbon | Warnings and Installation Checklist
Warning If the Benchy has just been moved do not turn on unless it has been standing for at least 24 hours. Failure to do so will void warranty. Stand the Benchy in an upright position for at least 24 hours before plugging inot the mains socket.
Warning Ensure there is at least 100mm clearance on each vented side of the Benchy to allow adequate airflow. Not allowing adequate ventilation will void warranty, reduce performance and increase power consumption.
Warning Perform a pressure/leak test prior to use
Warning Avoid external heat sources such as direct sunlight, gas stoves and other heat generating appliances
Warning Only use KegLand approved cleaners and sanitisers to clean the product lines
Warning Do not set the temperature below 0°C or you risk freezing the beverage you are dispensing
Warning Only use on a flat surface or at a maximum angle of 20° off level
Warning Never use a battery charger, transformer/rectifier, battery eliminator or AC/DC converter to power the unit unless supplied by KegLand
The Benchy Carbon should only be used on a flat surface or at a maximum angle of 20 degrees off level. DO NOT operate this unit on its side or at angles greater than 20° or permanent damage to the compressor will occur.
In order to achieve the best possible performance from the Benchy Carbon we recommend 100mm clearance around air vents. External heat sources such as direct sunlight, gas stoves or other heat generating appliances should be avoided.
Never use a battery charger, transformer/rectifier, battery eliminator or AC/DC converter to power the product (unless supplied by KegLand). Such equipment can, under certain circumstances, deliver current at a voltage which may damage the inverter. In order to use these devices always ensure that a battery is connected in parallel between the charging equipment and the product
Benchy Carbon | Technical Specifications & Power Requirements
This unit has approximately 150watts of cooling power meaning you can chill about 8L of beer per hour (based on 20°C ambient temperature). Please be aware we recommend that after every 500ml dispensed you should allow approximately 2 minutes to recover.
If you are looking for a Benchtop dispenser with higher capacity we recomend the KL18203 which is an even more powerful and is able to dispense more than 3 times more product.
Compressor Running: Approx 60w Idle: Approx 1.6w Average consumption when maintaining serving temperature: Approx 15w
Input Voltage: 12/24V DC (9.5-31V) Cooling Capacity: 8L Per Hour (based on 20°C ambient) Size: 23.5cm x 35cm (excluding taps) x 46cm (high)
1 x KL18210 12V/24V240V Benchy Carbon Unit 1 x Standard IEC Lead 2 x KL15523 with KL01359 1 x KL13161
NOT INCLUDED: KL12348 2m DC Power Lead (40amp Anderson x Alligator Clips). This is required for DC operation
The Benchy Carbon can be powered on AC (110-240V) using the included IEC cable.
The Benchy Carbon can be run on 12V or 24V. Power lead with alligator clips sold seperately.
DO NOT USE BATTERY CHARGERS OR DC GENERATORS
Never use a battery charger, transformer/rectifier, battery eliminator or AC/DC converter to power the product (unless supplied by KegLand). Such equipment can, under certain circumstances, deliver current at a voltage which may damage the inverter. In order to use these devices always ensure that a battery is connected in parallel between the charging equipment and the product
DC power systems have significantly higher losses over cable and this can be exacerbated by insufficient cable or bad cable joins. When running the Benchy Carbon off battery power it’s important to understand that longer cable requires thicker cable to avoid excessive power loss. We recommend pure copper cable (not aluminium or copper plated).
The table below shows the necessary minimum gauge required. It’s ok to use smaller cable but do not use larger cable than this.
13
2.5
8
The voltages in the table below specify the voltage required to the compressor. This does not take into account voltage loss in fittings such as cigarette lighter sockets, cable joins or the cable itself that you might have in your system. For best performance use quality fittings, thick cable and firm fitting Anderson sockets to ensure your DC cabling losses are kept to a minimum.
DC power systems can operate between 9.6V DC and up to 18V DC or alternatively from 21.3V DC and up to 31.5V DC.
NOTE: If you would like to run this unit on DC Voltages between 18V and 21.3V you will need to purchase a step down power module (DC to DC converter). This can be handy if you want to run the Benchy Carbon off commonly available 18V Drill Batteries.
9.6V
10.9V
18.0V
21.3V
Benchy Carbon | Troubleshooting
Benchy Carbon not reaching Set Point Temperature
Set Point may be incorrect
Check the and adjust if needed.
Only use KegLand approved cleaners such as and and sanitisers such as and to clean and sanitise your product lines.
An easy way to clean your product lines with a gas source is to use a KL20220 . Simply fill a PET bottle with correctly diluted Stellarclean or Stellaroxy solution. Hook up your liquid ball lock disconnect on your product line to the carbonation cap nad pump the line cleaning kit to push cleaner through the product lines.
The exterior of the Benchy Carbon should be cleaned with a mild detergent and a clean, lint free microfibre cloth.
2.5
16
5
12
4
13
4
26
8
10
6
20
6
39
12
8
10
33
10
66
20
22.7V
31.5V
Beer not cold enough
Lower the of the Benchy Carbon
Pouring too quickly
If the beverage is dispensing too quickly this can cause foaming and also flat beer. Refer for more information
Beer not dispensing
Frozen Lines/Product
If the Benchy Carbon temperature is lower than the freezing point of the beverage then the product lines may freeze. Check the and adjust if needed.
Incorrect Check Valve Installation
If using a commercial coupler such as an or check the installation of the liquid check valve. If this is not corect the liquid flow will be blocked.
Incorrect Flow Control Adjustment
Check that the Flow Control is not set too low as this can prevent liquid from pouring.
No CO2/gas
If there is no headspace pressure in the keg it is not possible to dispense from the keg. Refill or replace the CO2 cylinder with a full one
Insufficient Clearance
A minimum of 100mm clearance is required on each side of the chiller to ensure adequate heat dissipation for the condensers. Move the unit into open space to improve cooling efficiency
Insufficient 'bounce back' time
We recommend that after every 500ml dispensed you should allow approximately 2 minutes to recover.
Beer too foamy/frothy
Insufficient CO2 pressure
The CO2 pressure generally needs to be set higher for a glycol setup to keep CO2 in solution. Refer Dispensing Pressure and adjust
Incorrect Beer Line
KL06231 5mm x 8mm EVABarrier is recommended. Wider or narrower diameter line may cause pouring issues
KL18210 Benchy - Carbon - Double Tap Bench Top Keg Dispenser | User Manual & Setup Guide
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Benchy Carbon | Dispensing From the Benchy Carbon
The Benchy Carbon uses an ECS-961neo Temperature Controller.
In normal operaiton there will be no need to change any parameters other than the Set Point Temperature.
Please refer to the ECS-961neo Temperature Controller guide for further information.
Press and release the Set button to enter the user menu
Press Set to display the current Set Point temperature value
Change the Set Point Temperature value using the Up or Down buttons
Press the Cooling Button to save the new value, or wait for 30 seconds - the new value will be saved automatically.
WARNING: Do not set the temperature below 0°C or you risk freezing the beer or beverage that you are dispensing.
Before attaching the Benchy Carbon to your keg first screw your taps onto the two shanks on the front of the Benchy and tighten the shank collar using a or a
The FC Nukataps need to be quite tight against the shank in order to seal.
After tightening your taps onto the shanks, you can then plumb your kegs in to the Benchy Carbon. On the back of the Benchy you will find two 8mm push in bulkhead fittings. Simply push 8mm OD EVABarrier tubing from your liquid ball lock disconnect or keg coupler into the bulkhead fitting. We recommend KL06231 for this
Then attach the ball lock disconnect or keg coupler onto your liquid keg post or spear respectively.
Ensure that the EVABarrier hose is cut straight and cleanly with a Stanley knife or KL07689 . Then firmly push the EVABarrier hose into the opening of the bulkhead. Make sure that the hose is pushed in to its full depth. Then check for a good connection by gently pulling bank on the hose. If the hose comes out of the push in fitting, reinsert ensuring the hosing is pushed far enough into the fitting. NOTE: Gen 2 and later duotight fittings are marked to show correct insertion depth for EVABarrier tubing.
To remove EVABarrier hose from the push in fitting, simultaneously push the collet in while pulling the EVABarrier hose out of the push in fitting. Once the hose is removed cut the burred end off with a 2 in 1 tube cutter or Stanley knife to produce a clean straight cut.
A KL07672 can also be used to remove hosing from the push in fitting. Insert the tubing into the groove in the centre of the spanner and use the spanner to press in on the collet while pulling on the hose.
The other end of the KL06231 can then be connected to a liquid disconnect (for ) or the liquid Out of an , or Coupler (for commercial or brewery made beer).
Use this line to connect your kegged beer to the Benchy Carbon as below:
The pressure the regulator is set to will differ depending on the ambient temperature of the keg and the carbonation level.
As most kegs that are dispensed through a glycol chiller or similar system are not chilled, the dispensing pressure will normally be higher than the typical dispensing pressure for a short draw, chilled system such as a kegerator. The rule of thumb is that the higher the temperature of the beverage, the higher the CO2 pressure will need to be to ensure the beverage stays adequatley carbonated and does not foam excessively due to CO2 coing out of solution.
For most styles of beer, you should be aiming for a carbonation level of between 2.3-2.8 volumes of carbonation with the average carbonation level being 2.6 volumes (if you are unsure of the carbonation level of the beer i.e. if it is a commercial keg then assume it is at 2.6 volumes of carbonation).
To achieve a specific carbonation level during carbonation or priming refer to the table in the link below and correlate the temperature of the keg with the desired carbonation level.
For example, if dispensing a standard ale at 2.6 volumes at 25°C ambient temperature, the pressure required to dispense would be ~34.7psi. Please note more or less pressure may be required due to other factors such as line length and diameter. It is always best to start at a lower than expected pressure and increase it if necessary.
NOTE: Do not try to fix a slow or fast pour rate by adjusting the dispensing pressure. The dispensing pressure should be adjust to suit the temperature and carbonation level of the keg.
Bubbles or foam in the beverage line between the keg and the Benchy are a good indication that the dispensing pressure is loo low.
Adjusting the dispensing pressure to control the flow speed will result in your beer either going flat or over carbonated. It is best to adjust the beverage line length and diameter.
If the pour is too fast and is producing a lot of froth then increase the length of the beverage line between the Benchy and the keg. Alternatively if the pour is too slow then decrease the length of the beverage line between the Benchy and the keg.
When adjusting your beverage line length to achieve the perfect pour it is always best to start with a longer length of beverage line as you can always trim a longer length of hose.
The included Flow Control NukaTaps can also be adjusted to increase or decrease the speed of the pour.
For most Benchy setups, KL06231 is recommended.
Wider diameter line may be required for very long runs.
