How to Set Up a Kegerator in 4 Steps (w/ Video!)

After you’ve deliberated and chosen the best draft beer dispenser for your business, it’s time to set up your beer dispenser and start serving fresh, cold beer. We have step-by-step instructions and an instructional video to help you through the process, allowing you to pour the perfect pint. use our steps as a general guide, but always refer to your equipment manual for manufacturer-specific instructions. shop all beer dispensers

1. unpack the kegerator

1. remove all packaging from your kegerator.
2. If the unit has been transported on its side, allow it to stand upright for at least 24 hours before plugging in.
3. Move the unit to its final location and install it on a level surface.
4. Be sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation, per the manufacturer’s instructions.

2. install the shooting tower

Once your kegerator is unpackaged and placed in its final location, you can begin installing the draft tower. Gather your materials and look for the circular opening on top of the unit.

You will need the following materials:

• rubber grommet
• draft tower
• beer pipe
• 4 mounting screws
• air hose
• faucet handle

follow these steps:

1. Place a rubber washer on top of the circular opening.
2. Feed the beer line down through the opening into the interior cabinet.
3. Place the draft tower on top of the opening and secure it with 4 mounting screws.
4. Feed the air hose into the draft tower from inside the cabinet.
5. The air hose helps to keep the beer cold as it travels up the beer line.
6. Screw the tap handle onto the tap faucet.
7. Connect the tap faucet to the draft tower.

3. connect beer and gas lines

You’ll need two lines to set up your kegerator – the beer line and the gas line. The beer line connects to the keg by way of the keg coupler and delivers cold beer to the tap faucet. The gas line connects to the CO2 regulator on the CO2 tank, then also connects to the keg coupler.

Depending on the manufacturer of your unit, you may need to purchase some of these required brew dispensing components separately. check your kegerator manual for more information.

You will need the following materials:

• (2) rubber washers
• nut
• keg coupler
• beer pipe
• gas pipe
• beer keg
• co2 tank
• co2 regulator

Follow these steps:

1. keep the tank upright at all times.
2. connect the beer line to the keg coupler, placing a rubber grommet at the connection point.
3. connect the gas line to the outlet barb of the co2 regulator and tighten the screw clamp.
4. connect the other end of the gas line to the keg coupler and tighten the screw clamp.
5. Using a rubber washer and nut, attach the co2 regulator to the co2 tank.
6. Screw the coupler onto the keg.
7. when the coupler is in place, push the handle of the coupler down to open the seal.
8. place the keg into the beer keg.

4. set the co2 regulator

With your beer and gas lines in place, you’re almost ready to start dispensing your customers’ favorite beers. You’ll just need to make some adjustments to your CO2 tank and regulator to release the gas and make sure it’s at the correct pressure.

Follow these steps:

1. turn the handwheel on the co2 regulator counterclockwise to open the air tank.
2. turn on the regulator shutoff valve.
3. you should hear air coming in in the gas lines.
4. adjust the psi so that the pressure gauge reads between 10 and 15.
5. carefully place the co2 tank in the cabinet and close the door.

Now that your kegerator is in place and ready to go, set up a schedule to maintain your brewing system and make sure your taps and brew lines stay clean. Check the co2 levels in your tank regularly and check the psi gauge to make sure the pressure is at the correct level. With proper maintenance, your beer dispenser will give you many years of service.