PEGAS CrafTap Smart | User Manual

PEGAS CrafTap Smart

Meet your PEGAS CrafTap SMART

User manual for the first automatic filler on market

THE FIRST SMART FILLER

PEGAS CrafTap Smart

Fast and safe foam-free filling
Fits non-transparent bottles, growlers and crowlers of multiple sizes
Mobile app to manage CrafTap Smart
Easy filling through the app or with the push of a button
Semi-automatic cleansing procedure

WARNING!
Read this user manual carefully and completely before using the device.

Not for industrial use!
Never use PEGAS CrafTap SMART for industrial purposes.

Important Safety Information

1. Complete hygienic treatment of the device daily according to the manual.
Regular washing, disinfection and acid cleaning of the device will prevent mineral deposits formation and contamination by microorganisms, and decrease maintenance cost.

2. Do not use the device if there is any potential danger until it is eliminated.

3. Do not use the device with unsupported power unit. Use AC-DСpower adapter with output DC voltage 12V and rated current 5A or higher.

4. Connect the power adapter of the device directly to the socket outlet. Do not use extension cords or any types of unapproved wiring systems.

5. Electrical supply should be protected from moisture, condensation, leaks, or any type of liquid exposition.

6. Do not allow any moisture to reach electrical connectors and electronic components of the device.

7. Containers for filling should be:
- designed to contact with food
- designed to withstand the pressure of 5 bar (73 psi)
- clean, without any odor, visible cracks, burrs, bubbles or any other damages.

8. Do not open the device protective door during fill, cleansing or calibration processes. If the container explodes inside the device, please replace the body regardless if there are any damages due to the explosion.

9. Do not use any equipment under the pressure more than 2.5 bar (36 psi) with the device.

10. If you are not able to fix device failure using producer's fixing recommendations, please do not try to repair the device yourself and contact the qualified technician.

REMEMBER!
Follow the operation and safety rules to ensure the product's long life
and safe operation.

PEGAS CRAFTAP SMART PARTS

IF YOU HAVE
THE CRAFTPAD SMART

CraftPad Smart flow control swich
allows you to pour 6 different types
of beer per one CrafTap Smart.
See CraftPad Smart user manual
for full instructions.

PEGAS CRAFTAP SMART UNBOXING

Remove the device and all parts from the package. Read the documentation and check the contents. Use the mounting parts kit to install and connect the device. If necessary, use a special wrench to assemble/disassemble the filling head.
Do not throw out the spare parts kit. Except the device, packaging consists of:

Documentation:

mounting template х 1 pc
CrafTap Smart quick guide х 1 pc

Device parts:

rod х 1 pc
bottle holder with mat on it х 1 pc
bottle fixing handle х 1 pc

Mounting parts kit:

nut х 2 pcs
washer х 2 pcs
pin х 2 pcs
special wrench х 1 pc
straight connector 3/8"-3/8" х 4 pcs
tube to hose stem 3/8"-5/16" х 4 pcs
power supply adapter х 1 pc
power supply wire EUR L=1.2 m х 1 pc
power supply wire US L=1.5 m х 1 pc

Spare parts kit:

O-ring PG01.002 x 2pcs
O-ring PG02.058 x 1pc
O-ring 003 x 3pcs
O-ring 006 x 2pcs
O-ring 008 x 7pcs
O-ring 016 x 2pcs
Gasket PG21.004 x 1pc
Gasket x 1pc
Push sealing x 1pc

INSTALLING YOUR PEGAS CRAFTAP SMART

The following is required:

drill with 13 mm (0.51") diameter drill bits
flat-head screwdriver
13 mm (0.51") wrench
food grade LDPE hoses with 9.5 mm (3/8") outside diameter or food grade PVC hoses with 7 mm (1/4") inner diameter
hose clamps to fix flexible PVC hoses on nipples (if needed)
power jigsaw with a jigsaw blade
center punch/pin

It is acceptable to use any other appropriate tools.
To install and connect the device, please use the mounting parts kit (included in the packaging).

Installation and Connections

1. Fix the mounting template
and use a center punch or pin to make markings on the table board.

2. Use a drill and power jigsaw to cut the holes in the table board according to markings.

3. Use a screwdriver to screw pins into the threaded holes in the bottom of the filler.

4. Place the filler on the counter top by aligning it with the pre-drilled holes.

5. Put the washers on, screw the nuts onto the pins, and fix the filler on the table board by tightening the nuts with a wrench.

6. Insert the rod into the center hole under the table board so that the threaded part of the rod protrudes out of the cam hole.

7. Screw the bottle holder with a mat on it on the end of the rod as well as the bottle fixing handle to the appropriate location.

8. Connect the gas, beverage supply, and drainage hoses to the appropriate tubes. See the connection scheme. Drainage consists of two hoses: one of the flask and another one of the filling head.

Use the 3/8" straight connectors for LDPE hoses.
Use the additional 3/8" - 5/16" tube to hose stems for PVC hoses.
Fix hose ends with clamps.

CONNECTION SCHEME

9. Connect the power adapter to the appropriate device connector under the table board and then connect the device to the power supply line.

10. Press the "On/Off" button at the rear cover to turn the CrafTap Smart on.

WARNING!
Make sure that the power supply settings meet requirements:
100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz.

WARNING!
Never press the "On/Off" button before the fill process is over.

IF YOU HAVE
THE CRAFTPAD SMART

Please, refer to the connection
scheme below.

Control panel

PEGAS REMOTE APP

Pegas Remote

(avaliable in beta)

Pegas Remote is a mobile app to manage CrafTap Smart via a phone or tablet.
Avaliable in GooglePlay and AppStore in beta.

App Features:

Remote filling and callibration
Modify filler settings
Turn the automatic purging mode on if you use CraftPad Smart (only available in Pegas Remote)
Set the adjustment fill size to save more beer while purging beverage supply after every filling (only available in iOS Pegas Remote version)

SETING UP THE APP

Connecting to Wi-Fi

1. Make sure that Wi-Fi on your phone or tablet is turned on.

2. Connect to PegasSmart_XXXXXX network, where "XXXXXX" —
is an individual code, found on the nameplate. The nameplate is located on the last page of the quick guide (included in the packaging) or on the base of your CrafTap Smart.

WARNING!
If you have installed Kaspersky antivirus on your phone or tablet, switch it off first.

3. Type http://192.168.4.1 into your browser.

4. Enter your username and password to access the web-interface. Select "Log in".
Username: admin
Password: admin

5. It's strongly recommended to change default password for secure management purpose.

6. Select the "Wi-Fi" tab.

7. Enter your password for Wi-Fi AP (8 characters or more).

8. Select "Save".

WARNING!
Do not change any settings in SSID string.

WARNING!
Write your password down in a special field of a warranty card in the quick guide
and keep it safe.

9. As a result of changing the password, you will
be thrown out of the web interface.

10. Reboot the CrafTap Smart by pressing the "On/Off" button, wait 10 seconds and turn it on again.

11. Repeat steps 1-2. Enter your new password for Wi-Fi AP.

WARNING!
Only one smartphone or tablet can be connected to CrafTap Smart at a time.
If you have any troubles with setting up the interface or connection,
turn the CrafTap Smart off and then back on.

How to Change the Password

1. Select the "Password" tab.

2. You will be prompted to enter your old password, then enter and confirm the new password.

3. Select "Change" to save changes.

4. You will be sent to the "Info" tab.

WARNING!
Write your password down in a special field of a warranty card in the quick guide
and keep it safe.

Connecting Your PEGAS CrafTap Smart
to the App

1. Install "Pegas Remote" app to your phone or tablet.

2. Connect your phone or tablet to the CrafTap Smart Wi-Fi network or straight to the device.

3. Open the App.

4. If the device isn't found automatically, select "Refresh"
in the right upper corner of the screen.

HOW TO FILL USING YOUR
PEGAS CRAFTAP SMART

Preparing Your PEGAS CrafTap Smart

1. Connect it to power supply.
2. Open the gas supply valve.
3. Turn the cooler on (if being used).
4. Turn the CrafTap Smart on.
5. Make sure the device is in standby mode (the display shows "0").

WARNING!
Make sure the container for filling is made of food grade material, clean, undamaged
and can withstand the pressure of no lower than 5 bar (73 psi).
Do not use defective or flawed containers.

Place the Container
in the PEGAS CrafTap Smart

1. Open the CrafTap Smart door and turn the bottle fixing handle until it is in line with the mark on the base.

2. While holding the container for filling with one hand, bring its neck to the center of the rubber gasket and raise the bottle holder with the other hand as close as possible to the bottom of the container. Lower the bottle holder if necessary, depending on the height of the container.

LIFEHACK
If the rubber gasket is wet, the container neck will be easier to center.

HOW TO LOWER AND RAISE
THE BOTTLE HOLDER

To raise the bottle holder, hold it from underneath and pull it up slowly.

To lower the bottle holder, use one hand to turn the cam clockwise all the way, while using the other hand to hold the bottle holder and slowly shift it down.

WARNING!

Do not hold the rod with your hand.
Do not put your fingers above the cam stopper when turning the cam.

3. Secure the container tightly against the filling head by turning the bottle fixing handle clockwise until the container is fixed. Then close the protective door.

Fill Process

1. Press "1", "2" or "3" based on the preset fill sizes. The CrafTap will automatically fill the container.

If you can't remember which number is assigned to which fill size, just press for a long while (1 sec.) and then the number and the fill size will be displayed on the screen.

You can change the preset amount of beverage for every button in the Service Menu. See "Changing the Amount being Poured".

By default, the fill size is measured in liters.
You can switch it to ounces or pints in the menu settings.

IF YOU HAVE THE CRAFTPAD SMART

1. Select the beer line on the CraftPad Smart

2. Press "1", "2" or "3" on the CrafTap Smart.

2. The screen on the CrafTap Smart will display the amount being filled, then count
up to that number as the container is being filled.

Control the pouring speed and pressure release speed by using the "+/-" buttons. The speed will change within 2-3 seconds. You can change the pouring speed from 0.45 to 2.45 l/min (16.0 – 84.0 fl oz/min or 0.8 – 4.3 pt/min).

3. When the screen displays "End", the fill process is complete.

4. Lower the bottle by turning the bottle fixing handle counter clockwise until it stops, then open the door.

5. Take the container out of the CrafTap Smart and close it with a cap as soon as possible to save the beer quality. If foam is present on the rubber gasket of the filling head, wipe it out with a clean damp napless cloth.

How to Fill Different Amounts

1. Use "+/–" buttons to set the desired amount.
Min fill size is 0.1 L (6 fl oz or 0.16 pt).
Max fill size is 5.0 L (128 fl oz or 10 pt).
Tuning interval is 0.01 L (0.5 fl oz or 0.01 pt).

2. Press buttons "1", "2" or "3".

3. When screen display "End", the container can be removed.

How to Quickly Stop Filling

Press "1", "2" or "3" (whichever is filling) to stop the process.

WARNING!
Never press the "On/Off" button during the filling. Doing so will
force to stop the process and it is not permitted.

Purging the beer channel

IF YOU HAVE
THE CRAFTPAD SMART

Purge the beer channel with "GAS" button before changing the beverage sort.

ANOTHER WAY TO PURGE BEVERAGE SUPPLY

To start the purging procedure, press and hold buttons "2" and "3" at the same time on CrafTap Smart.

FOAMing DURING BOTTLE FILLING

Typically, a Stout beer is more foamy than a Lager beer. For reasons like this, the CrafTap Smart has been designed to allow making special settings to adapt to different beverages being poured.

LIFEHACK
CraftPad Smart will save your settings for each button.
You can customize every button for a specific beverage.

The foaming process will depend on beer style, it's temperature and beer supply hose length.

The foaming can be reduced by adjusting:

keg pressure
pouring speed
pressure release speed

The basic foaming factor is pressure. The longer the beer supply hose, the more foam will form.
Try to reduce the pouring speed, pressure release speed, or increase the pressure.
The speed will change within 2-3 seconds.

LIFEHACK

Follow the recommended temperature. If it's not specified, set the beverage temperature at 2-4 °C (36-40 °F). The higher the temperature, the more foam will form.
The pressure level should be about 0.5 bar (7 psi) higher than the original recommendation.

For example, to fill a liter:

Reduce the speed during the fill process.

Reduce the pressure release speed at the final stage of the fill process.

LIFEHACK
If the CrafTap Smart is pouring foam instead of beverage, it's possible that the keg is empty.

PEGAS CRAFTAP SMART SANITIZATION

For trouble-free service and fulfilment of the warranty obligations, we recommend servicing the device regularly. The short service manual provided can be used as a checklist. We recommend keeping it near your CrafTap Smart.

Treatment Program

*Or other similar means to wash and disinfect the internal surfaces of the process equipment for brewing and non-alcoholic industries.
** Or according to the manual of the detergent, if another detergent-disinfectant is chosen.
*** Until the wash water neutral reaction.

As a manufacturer of the device, we recommend this treatment program. Please check if this hygienic plan corresponds with sanitary regulations in your country. The efficiency criterion of sanitary and hygienic activities is the final control and microbiological control, if necessary.

For sanitization, the following is required:

Flush keg for treatment fluid, with a recommended volume of at least 20 l (5 gal)
Drain tank, recommended volume of at least 20 l (5 gal)
Neutral detergent
Alkaline detergent disinfectant
Acid detergent
Small volume flush bottle
Mini brush with a sponge or soft synthetic bristles
Flexible washing hose with outside diameter of 8 mm (5/16")
Personal protection equipment

Preparation

1. Disconnect the keg from the filler and turn your beer cooling system off, if possible. Empty the drain tank.

2. Make sure that the ends of the flask and filling unit drain hoses are placed into an empty drain tank of the recommended volume.

3. Open the CrafTap Smart door and place an empty flush bottle of a small volume on the bottle holder. Secure it against the filling head by turning the bottle fixing handle clockwise until the flush tank fixes, and close the protective door.

4. Ensure that the gas cylinder pressure regulator is set at a pressure not higher than 1.2 bar (17.4 psi).

IF YOU HAVE
THE CRAFTPAD SMART

Wash each CraftPad Smart line separately. You should accomplish the cleansing through beer line #6.

Disconnect the keg with beverage from the beer line to be cleaned and connect this beer line to the flush keg with treatment fluid. Select the corresponding button on CraftPad Smart.

Cleansing Procedure

1. Choose the treatment type. Fill the flush keg with treatment fluid according to the table. Follow steps 1–5 from the next paragraph for every treatment fluid shown in the selected treatment type.

2. Connect the keg coupler of the keg with beverage to the flush keg. Start the cleansing procedure on the CrafTap Smart and clean beverage supply
for the time indicated in the table.

WARNING!
Use personal protection equipment while working with alkali and acid detergents.

How to Start Cleansing Procedure
on the PEGAS CrafTap Smart

1. Press the "MENU" button.

2. Hold "SET" button to start the cleansing procedure.

3. The cleansing procedure takes 15 minutes.
The display will work as a timer during the process.
The cleansing procedure can be stopped by pressing "1" "2" or "3" on the control panel.

WARNING!
Do not open the door while the treatment fluid is being pumped through the filler.

4. Beverage supply cleansing is over. Disconnect the keg coupler from the flush keg, without disconnecting gas and beverage supply. Empty the drain tank.

To keep cleanliness till the next usage of the device, do not pour water used for beverage supply line washing.

5. Clean the CrafTap Smart flask drainage by using a flexible washing hose with outside diameter of 8 mm (5/16"). Fill the drain tank. When it is full, empty it.

Before Pouring the Beverage

Every treatment type ends with water rinsing. To remove water from the beverage supply line, start filling and drain it from the line into an empty transparent bottle placed and fixed in the CrafTap Smart. Keep draining the remaining liquid until the clean beverage starts to flow into the bottle.

Then stop filling by pressing "1", "2" or "3" on the control panel.

Final Stage

1. Clean the flask drain channel with a mini brush, and then wipe the drain hole with a sponge dipped in warm water with a neutral detergent. Rinse with hot water.

2. Remove the mat from the bottle holder. Twist the filling head bushing off, detach the rubber gasket, and remove the seal from the groove and the O-ring PG02.058 from the hole.

3. Wipe the removed components with a sponge dipped in warm water with a neutral detergent. Perform assembly in reverse order.

4. Wipe the inside surface of the flask with a sponge dipped in warm water with a neutral detergent.

Then wipe the inside and outside surfaces of the flask with a clean wet cloth. Wipe the flask thoroughly inside and outside with a clean lint-free cloth until it is dry.

LIFEHACK
If the device is left unused at night, close the gas cylinder valve. Open it before work.

USER MENU

The settings of the device (beer names, measure units, fill sizes, sounds etc.) can be changed as well by using the mobile app Pegas Remote (available in beta in App Store and Google Play).

Cleansing

1. Press the "MENU" button.

2. Hold the "SET" button to start the cleansing procedure.

3. The cleansing procedure takes 15 minutes.
The display will work as a timer during process.
The cleansing procedure can be stopped by pressing "1" "2" or "3" on the control panel.

Setting the Sound

1. Press the "MENU" button twice.

2. Press the "SET" button.

3. Adjust the sound with "+" and "–" buttons.

sound is off

button sounds only

system sounds only

all sounds
are on

4. Press "SET" or "MENU" to exit.

Setting the Backlight

1. Press the "MENU" button three times.

2. Press the "SET" button.

3. Adjust the backlight with "+" and "–" buttons.

backlight is off

logo
backlight only

flask
backlight only

backlight
is always on

flask backlight is on while filling, cleansing, calibration and purging.
It turns off 20 sec. after finish, logo backlight is always off

same as previous "2_0" setup, but logo backlight is always on

4. For user convenience, the backlight settings are instantly applied without saving. Press "SET" to save settings or "MENU" to exit.

SERVICE MENU

Service Menu Entry

1. Hold the "MENU" button.

2. Enter your password using "1", "2" or "3" buttons. The default password is "2123". It's strongly recommended to change default password and keep the new password safe.

3. The device is unlocked.

WARNING!
If not used for 20 sec., the service menu locks up. Enter your password to unlock it.

Changing the Amount being Poured
Available after accessing the service menu

The preset fill sizes can be changed for "1", "2", and "3" buttons on the control panel with the help of this function.

1. Press "SET".

2. The current measure unit will be shown. Press the button "1", "2" or "3" to assign the volume.

3. Adjust the fill size with "+" and "–" buttons.

4. Press "SET" or "MENU" to exit.

Setting the Measure Units
Available after accessing the service menu

1. Press the "MENU" button.

2. Press the "SET" button.

3. Adjust the units with "+" and "–" buttons.

Liters

American Ounces

British Pints

4. Press "SET" or "MENU" to exit.

Setting the Time of Bottle Purging
Available after accessing the service menu

Gas purging is performed to force the air out of the bottle before filling.

1. Press the "MENU" button two times.

2. Press the "SET" button.

3. Adjust the purge time with "+" and "–" buttons.
Time is displayed in seconds. Maximum purge time is 15 sec.

4. Press "SET" or "MENU" to exit.

Door Sensor Settings
Available after accessing the service menu

1. Press the "MENU" button three times.

2. Press the "SET" button.

3. Use "+" and "-" buttons to turn the sensor on or off.

4. Press "SET" or "MENU" to exit.

Calibration of PEGAS CrafTap Smart
Available after accessing the service menu

Calibration is needed if the amount displayed does not correspond with the actual amount poured. To calibrate, use a bottle larger than 1 liter which can withstand the pressure of no lower than 5 bar (73 psi). Use a low-foaming beverage.

1. Press the "MENU" button four times.

2. Hold the "SET" button to start the calibration procedure.

3. Wait until CrafTap Smart pours 1 liter.

4. When 1 liter is poured check the actual amount filled.

5. Enter the difference between the volume filled and 1 liter (in milliliters). Example: If the actual volume is 985 ml — press "-" for "-15".

6. Press "SET" to save settngs.

As soon as the calibration is complete, make a test filling to check the settings accuracy. Repeat the procedure if needed.

Changing the Password
Available after accessing the service menu

For example your password is "2213".

1. Press the "MENU" button five times.

2. Press the "SET" button.

3. Set the password with 4 digits by using "1", "2"
and "3" buttons.

enter
the first digit

enter
the second digit

enter
the third digit

enter
the fourth digit

4. Press "SET" or "MENU" to exit.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Error messages and fixing recommendations

E0 – No power supply
Make sure that the device is plugged in.

E1 – Pressure is lower than 0.5 bar (7 psi)
Increase the pressure using the regulator on the gas cylinder.

Е2 – Pressure is higher than 3 bar (43 psi)
Reduce the pressure by using the regulator.

E3 – The beverage is over
Change the keg.

E4 – The bottle is not fixed or is absent
Make sure that the bottle is fixed correctly.

E5 – The door is opened
Close the protective door and repeat the procedure.

E6 – Beer sort is not chosen (if CraftPad Smart in use)
Chose the beer sort by pressing the button with corresponding number (1 to 6) on CraftPad Smart.

E9 – Hardware error
Contact the service center.

If you are not able to solve the issue by yourself, please contact a qualified technician for assistance. To appeal to the customer service, use the serial number of the device located on the base of your CrafTap Smart (near the nameplate and "On/Off" button).

TECHNICAL DATA

*Larger glass bottles can not be used until tested by the device manufacturer.

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