Kegcheck – the world leader in beer keg stock control
How It Works
The beauty of the KEGCHECK is the simple and efficient way it measures the amount of beer inside the keg. The instructions are easy to follow and allow you very quickly to become familiar with the smooth, mechanical operation of the KEGCHECK process.
Simply watch the video and get fully trained on how to use the Kegcheck within less than a minute.
The instructions can also be viewed below on the webpage and are available for download in PDF format.
Kegcheck
Before use
- Disconnect any kegs to be measured from the beer flow mechanism
- The Kegcheck should be used on a good level floor surface but in locations where this is not possible, or too inconvenient to avoid a sloping floor, endeavour to operate so that the Kegcheck is pulled up the slope.
- Always look to see that both the cellar floor and the keg’s bottom rim are undamaged in the area immediately below the Kegcheck where the keg will be supported when it is tilted.
- A piece of flat hard material should be placed here if there is absolutely no good floor surface available. Make very sure that the keg is not stuck to the floor with dried beer, detergent etc.
- Before use, check that your Kegcheck S6, S7 or Plus model has a scalloped (reamed) hook bolt. This ensures the hook seats securely under the keg rim and prevents slippage.
- All current S6, S7 and Plus models are supplied with a scalloped hook bolt as standard.
- If your unit does not have a scalloped (reamed) hook bolt, do not use it on kegs above 11 gallons / 50 litres and contact Kegcheck at info@kegcheck.com for advice or replacement.
Kecheck – Instructions
1. Position Kegcheck on the rim of the keg
2. SLOWLY pull the handle horizontally
3. The far side of the keg will rise clear of the ground, gently lower the keg and hold in position before it touches the ground again.
4. Record the measurement on the Kegcheck scale in your stocktaking application.
The KEGCHECK measuring process
- 1. Position the hook bolt section of the Kegcheck onto the rim of the keg.
- 2. SLOWLY pull the handle horizontally (not downwards) until the far side of the keg is just clear of the ground. Still moving slowly, gently ease the keg back to the floor.
- 3. Whilst easing the keg back, and just before it touches the floor again, the correct amount of liquid will be indicated on the scale.
- 4. Record the measurement on the Kegcheck scale in your stocktaking application.
Every Kegcheck is fully checked and calibrated before it leaves our workshop, however we always recommend that users check this calibration on a genuinely full keg before you start to use on a stocktake. We are aware that the construction of beer kegs varies considerably around the world, so the KEGCHECKS unique design allows you to recalibrate for the kegs most common to your business.
The fine tuning of your Kegcheck is a quick and easy process, and is achieved by making slight adjustments to the calibration wheel. Simply turn the wheel either clockwise, or anti-clockwise, to make a small adjustment to the rod spacing, place back on the keg and follow the correct Kegcheck measuring process. Repeat as nececssary until the pointer on the measuring scale of your Kegcheck handle accurately indicates the amount of a genuinely full keg. We recommend that you repeat this process before every stocktake to ensure that your Kegcheck is finely tuned for the job ahead.
The sole purpose of the Kegcheck’s big square tube is to hold the pointer firmly in its correct position. It should not be used as a lever in any way. This could bend it and cause incorrect readings.
We highly recommend that you wipe off any liquid residue with a damp cloth after every use, and periodically lubricate the adjusting mechanism with a light oil.