Standard Beer Dispense System Shut Down Process
Please see the following instructions for an industry wide approved process for shutting down a standard dispense system safely for a temporary period. To ensure product lines and dispense equipment are not compromised, this document provides a step by step guide on shutting the system down and how to resume service once your outlet reopens.
Re-opening Process
Important - these instructions should be followed around 48hrs before re-opening. This will help ensure that your kegs have the chance to cool down to an appropriate temperature for best dispense quality.
- Turn on the cellar cooling on
- Turn on the beer coolers and gas system
- Clean the beer lines again in line with your standard process
- When the lines are clean, flush with water
- Connect the couplers to kegs that are in date
- The beer cooler will be ready to dispense at the correct temperature within 2 hours
Dispense system close down process
If you are planning to close your outlet for more than 7 days please follow this procedure to close down the dispense system and protect the dispense equipment. This process allows protection for up to 6 months.
Why do I need to do this?
As we are seeing large numbers of draught dispense outlets having to close we need to ensure the systems are protected so that when your outlet can re-open, you are able to serve great quality beer as soon as possible.
Failing to properly close down the system can cause irrevocable damage to the system and render it unusable. This will result in costly, time consuming work to replace the equipment which will cause delay your outlet re-opening. Also, by turning off cellar cooling and beer coolers you will save money while closed.
Closedown Process
- Disconnect all the kegs
- Clean all the lines in the outlet following your standard process
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When the lines are cleaned and flushed empty the cleaning bottle and blow the lines clear of water
This can be done by opening the taps and waiting until all the water is dispensed and the lines are empty - You should leave the lines empty of water (water can cause damage and taints to the lines)
- Spray the couplers with alcohol sanitiser spray and prevent them from dropping on the floor
- Clean the tap nozzles and put them back on the taps
- Switch off the beer coolers and turn off any gas bottles
- Cellar cooling can be turned off to save energy
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