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User Manual: EZBlend Foam Unit | English
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
Model No.: FI-EZB-15NV
Maintenance Instrucons:
To keep your foam unit operang properly, periodically perform
the following maintenance procedures:
Note: Before performing any maintenance, ensure that the
unit has been disconnected from the air and water supply and
depressurized according to the Aer Use Instrucons.
• Inspect the pump (P56V) for wear and leaks.
• Inspect all hoses for leaks or excessive wear. Make sure all
hose clamps are in good condion and properly secured.
• Replace the lter (AFR25) located within the air regulator
(R25) as needed. Clean by unthreading the air regulator
bowl (ABR25) from the air regulator (R25).
• Check the chemical metering ps, sucon lines and
strainer for debris and clean as needed.
• Drain your air compressor tank on a regular basis to help
extend pump life. An air source with a high moisture
content will accelerate pump wear. Note: If your air source
has a high moisture content, you may wish to install a
water separator (WS-20CFM) before the unit.
Troubleshoong Instrucons:
• Check to ensure that the discharge hose is uncoiled
properly, and that there are no kinks that could obstruct
uid ow.
• Check the air regulator bowl (ABR25) and air lter (AFR25)
for debris such as water, oil, or rust parcles. Clean by
unthreading the air regulator bowl (ABR25) from the air
regulator (R25).
• If the needle valve (NV14Y) is open too far, the pump
(P56V) may cycle improperly due to lack of air pressure.
• If air passes through the pump (P56V) without cycling, the
pump needs to be replaced.
• If soluon backs up into the air regulator bowl (ABR25),
the check valve (CV38) needs to be replaced.
• If foam comes out wet, no maer where the needle valve
(NV14Y) is posioned, the check valve (CV38) may need to
be replaced.
• Check for proper air pressure on the air gauge (AG100).
The air regulator (R25) is factory set at 50 psi (3.4 bar).
Operang range is 40 to 80 psi (3 to 5 bar) with 5 to 10
cfm (141 to 283 l/min).
• If the unit operates at a reduced pressure:
o Check the air compressor supplying the unit. If the
pressure is less than 40 psi, turn the unit o unl the
compressor can catch up.
o If the air supply is 50 psi (3.4 bar) or above, check the
air gauge (AG100), which should read near 50 psi (3.4
bar). If the air gauge reads more or less than 50 psi
(3.4 bar), adjust the pressure by turning the knob on
the top of the air regulator (R25).
o If both of the above are okay, the stainless steel
mixing mesh (SS-MESH) could be plugged. Remove
and clean it by following the instrucons below:
1. Be sure the foam unit is not plugged into an air
supply and be sure to relieve all stored pressure
in the unit by having the ball valve (HV60) in the
open posion.
2. Remove the stainless hose barb (HBSS1234)
from the tee ng (SST12HB38).
3. Remove the screen and the mixing mesh from
inside the tee ng (SST12HB38).
4. Clean any parcles from the mixing mesh and
the screen.
5. Replace the mixing mesh and then the screen
into the back of the tee and screw the stainless
adaptor back into the tee. It is recommended
to use a pipe thread sealant when reinstalling
the stainless adaptor back into the tee ng
(SST12HB38). If the mixing mesh has a lot of
foreign parcles in it, make sure the strainer
(STR38-IL) is sll in place.
• Check the chemical metering ps, sucon lines and
strainer for debris or damage. Clean or replace as needed.
To prevent damage to the unit, the strainer must always
be used.
• If concentrated product is back owing into the water
tank, the check valve (CV38-AP) needs to be replaced.
Adjustment for Foam Consistency and Diluon
Instrucons:
NOTE: Always conrm chemical diluon with traon aer
adjusng needle valve.
• If needle valve (NV14Y) adjustment is needed for
beer foam consistency, while the unit is running and
discharging product, adjust the needle valve as needed to
regulate the wetness or dryness of the foam following the
steps.
o For minor adjustment, turn the needle valve handle
(NV14Y) in 1/8 turn increments allowing 30 seconds
between adjustments, unl desired consistency of
foam is achieved.
o Open needle valve in counter-clockwise direcon for
dryer foam.
o Close needle valve in clockwise direcon for weer
foam.
• If your diluon is not within the labeled rate:
o To decrease concentraon, open needle valve
counter-clockwise.
o To increase concenraon, close needle valve
clockwise.