Replacing a CO2 Cylinder

Follow these 10 Steps

  1. Close the empty cylinder at the cylinder valve (B).
  2. Remove lever handle (A) from the barrel to release the pressure remaining in the line. Do not close the regulator on/off valve (E).
  3. Remove or loosen the regulator set screw (D) by turning counterclockwise.
  4. Remove the regulator from the used cylinder at the CO2 valve (C).
  5. Remove the dust cap from the new cylinder at the CO2 valve (C), and clear the dust from the outlet by opening and closing the cylinder valve (B) quickly using the appropriate wrench, if required.
  6. Attach the regulator to the new cylinder at the CO2 valve (C). Use new fiber/plastic washer, if required.
  7. Open the cylinder valve (B) all the way.
  8. Close the regulator on/off valve (E) all the way.
    9. 9. Adjust the regulator set screw (D) by turning clockwise to set pressure. Check setting by opening the regulator on/off valve (E).
  9. Tap the barrel at the lever handle (A) with the regulator on/off valve (E) open.

Pressure Adjustment on CO2 Regulator

Increasing Pressure

  • Close the regulator on/off valve (E).
  • Turn the regulator set screw (D) clockwise and adjust setting.
  • Lightly tap the gauge with your finger to ensure an accurate reading.
  • Open the regulator on/off valve (E) and draw beer.

 Safety Handling Tips
  • Don’t lay CO2 cylinders flat.
  • Don’t drop CO2 cylinders.
  • Always secure a CO2 cylinder in the upright position with a chain, strap or holder.
  • Always store CO2 cylinders in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat (preferably not above 70° F).

Decreasing Pressure

  • Close the regulator on/off valve (E)
  • Untap the barrel at the lever handle (A) to bleed the line and activate the tap handle. Leave in position.
  • Slowly open the regulator on/off valve (E) and simultaneously turn the regulator set screw (D) counterclockwise to zero reading.
  • Close the regulator on/off valve (E) and set pressure by turning the regulator set screw (D) clockwise. Check the setting by opening and closing the regulator on-off valve (E).
  • Tap the barrel at the lever handle (A) and open the regulator on/off valve (E).