Operation Manual & Parts List A Family Company Manufacturing In The USA Since 1969 Vinfinity Wine Preservation System DBCA-12-V DS12 DBGR-24-RS-V Glastender, Inc. 5400 North Michigan Road Saginaw, MI 48604-9780 800.748.0423 989.752.4275 Fax 989.752.4444 www.glastender.com Rev. 01-09-18 2016 Glastender, Inc.
Index System Description...1 CVU-V Vertical Identification Photo...2 CVU-H Horizontal Identification Photo...2 Vacuum Stations...3 System Installation...4-5 Testing the Installation...5-6 Control Panel Instructions...7 Maintenance...8 Parts...9-10 Troubleshooting...11 Warranty...12 Terms and Conditions...13 IMPORTANT!! - Attention Service Companies Please review the important warranty information on page 12 of this manual. If labor warranty applies, authorization must be obtained from the factory prior to the service being performed. Please call the factory between 8:00AM and 5:00PM EST, Monday through Friday. System Description The Vinfinity Wine Preservation System works on the concept of a Standing Central Vacuum that is instantly available at multiple locations along the vacuum lines within a bar or restaurant. The concept is much the same as that of a soda or beer keg systems, which by analogy can be thought of as standing central beverage systems. Whereas soda or tap beer systems work under pressure and dispense a liquid, Vinfinity works under vacuum and removes air. The Vinfinity System consists of three major components. Central Vacuum Unit (CVU) The CVU consists of a self-contained electric vacuum pump and a digital controller that regulates vacuum level and monitors system parameters. The CVU creates a vacuum in the tank and maintains it at a predetermined range. Vacuum Tank This is simply a vacuum storage device that also acts as a water trap to prevent damage to the pump. Vacuum Stations A Vacuum Station can be either Vacuum Gun, which is mobile, or a Vacuum Pod, which is stationary, and is where the system vacuum is applied to an open bottle. Guns and Pods are connected by vacuum lines to the Vacuum Tank in a closed system. They serve exactly the same purpose and the choice of one or the other is a matter of functional needs. 1
CVU-V Vertical Front Left Side CVU-H Horizontal Front Back 2
Vacuum Stations Vacuum Stations can be any combination of Guns and Pods; they should always be located downstream of the tank and never in a direct line to the CVU. There s no limit to the number of Vacuum Stations a single CVU can support or how far they are from the Vacuum Tank or each other. Important Note: The most important decision made when installing the Vinfinity System is the location and type of Vacuum Station. A poor location or wrong type of Vacuum Station may make it less likely the system will be used as intended. Vacuum Gun The ideal location for a Gun is at the bar near where the wines are poured, which is usually near a soda gun. As with a soda gun, the flexible vacuum hose gives you about a three foot reach. As many Guns as necessary can be installed off of one system; the most typical number is two, one at the main bar and one at the service bar. A shut off valve is provided and should be installed on the line as close to the Gun as possible for easy access. Vacuum Pod Pods work in the same way as Guns except that they re stationary. Important Note: Care must be taken to insure there is enough room to bring the bottle into the nozzle as intended. Vacuum Gun Vacuum Pod 3
System Installation System Installation The vacuum modules must be securely mounted in Glastender equipment that is designed specifically to house the modules. Modules are shipped mounted inside the cabinets and secured with phillips head screws. Remove the phillips head screws securing the vacuum module and slide it out for access to plug in the electrical supply cord and connect the vacuum lines during installation. Mount the vacuum gun(s) to the under side of the bar top at the desired location(s). Connect the vacuum gun(s) to the vacuum module with the tubing, fittings, and clamps provided in the vacuum gun kit. Route electrical supply cord through the opening at the back of the cabinet and plug in to a 120V, 15A outlet. Slide the vacuum module back in to place in the cabinet and fasten it to the cabinet with the phillips head screws. DS12 models have the vacuum lines connected to the vacuum pod at the factory and only require the electrical supply to be plugged in to a 120V, 15A outlet, unless additional vacuum guns will be installed. Route electrical supply cord through the opening at the back of the cabinet Connect the vacuum gun(s) to the vacuum module with tubing, fittings, and clamps For instruction on connecting external vacuum guns to Model DS12, see page 5. 4
To vacuum tank System Installation To additional vacuum guns External vacuum guns can be connected to Model DS12. Tee in additional vacuum guns with 3/8ʺ barbed tee and clamps provided with VGK Vacuum Gun Kit. To DS12 vacuum pod Testing The Installation It s critical that the Vinfinity System be installed as leak free as possible. To that end, the CVU features internal software to test for leaks and rate the Vacuum Integrity of the installation. There are two types of leaks. Static leaks are related to the main line and fittings. Dynamic leaks are related to the Vacuum Guns and Pods. The installation must be tested for both static and dynamic leaks, and the former must be done successfully before the later can done with reliable results. Important Note: When installing the Vinfinity System at an elevation greater than one thousand feet above sea level, an elevation adjustment must be made on the Control Panel. This should be done once the installation is complete, just before the Static Vacuum Integrity Test. Elevation Setting on the CVU As atmospheric pressure changes with elevation, the Vinfinity System must be set to the right elevation to work properly. The default setting on the system is 1, corresponding to an elevation of 0-1,000 feet above sea level. Accordingly, an elevation setting of 2 correspond to an elevation of 1,000-2,000 and so on up to maximum setting of 12 corresponding to an elevation of 11,000-12,000 feet above sea level. 1. Upon power up, while the software version (such as 1002 ) is displayed on the LED panel, press both the Mode and Reset buttons simultaneously to enter the Elevation Setting mode. The display will change to a number of 1-12. 2. Press the Mode button to scroll through the numbers (they will wrap back to 1) to set the elevation. 3. Press Reset button to lock the elevation setting. 5
Testing The Installation Static Vacuum Integrity (SVI) Test The SVI is design to detect vacuum line leaks upstream of the shut off valves (See photo below). 1. Close the shut off valve located at the base of each Gun or Pod in the system. This isolates any potential leaks to the main vacuum lines and fittings between the shut off valves and the CVU. 2. Tap the Mode button on the CVU Control Panel until the green LED on the right scrolls down to Test mode. At this point the CVU will initiate a three minute test for leaks as indicated by a countdown from 180 to 0 on the display panel. When the test is completed, the display panel will briefly flash a number from 0-100. This number indicates the SVI and will be displayed for 10 seconds. A test result of 100 indicates no measurable leak, and a good installation should return a result of 99.5 or higher. If the SVI test fails, the red LED labeled Leak/Flood will flash and the SVI test result will be displayed on the LED display panel. The lower this number is, the bigger the static vacuum leak. Check all the static connections in the lines, then reset the CVU and run the SVI test again. Important Note: The system should not be used while the tests are in progress. The result of the test will flash for only 10 seconds before the system goes back to displaying vacuum level. Dynamic Vacuum Integrity (DVI) Test The DVI is designed to detect vacuum leaks related to a Gun or Pod downstream of the shut off valves (see photo below). The result of a DVI test will not be accurate if there are static vacuum leaks in the system; therefore the system must pass the SVI before a reliable DVI can be conducted. 1. Open the shut off valve for each Gun or Pod in the system. 2. Tap the Mode button on the CVU Control Panel until the green LED on the right scrolls down to Test mode. At this point the CVU will initiate a three minute test for leaks as indicated by a countdown from 180 to 0 on the display panel. The new result indicates the Dynamic Vacuum Integrity of the system, which includes any leaks at the Guns or Pods. This test result may lower than that of the SVI test, but should still be over 99 for a good installation. As with the SVI test, a result of 97.5 or better will pass. If the dynamic leak test fails, check the connections downstream of the check valves and run the test again. If the system has more than one Vacuum Station, isolate each station by closing the shut off valves of all but one station and run the test again in a process of elimination for each station until the leak is found. Important Note: Before the installation is considered completed, the system should pass the dynamic leak test with all shut-off valves open. Shut Off Valve 6
Control Panel Instructions Mode - Press this button to scroll through the Vacuum, Counter, Hours, Test, and Leak/Flood functions on the right side of the control panel. Reset -This button resets the system when a leak or flood causes the system to shut down (see Leak/Flood below). If held down for five seconds while in Counter mode, it will also reset the total usage counter (see Counter). Vacuum - When this LED is on, the system vacuum level will be displayed in the digital readout on the Control Panel. Vacuum is the default mode and normally reads 22-25 In Hg (Inches of Mercury, the standard American measure of vacuum) when the pump is idle under normal operating conditions. Whenever the vacuum level drops below 22 In Hg, the pump is activated and recharges the vacuum level back up to 25 In Hg. Counter - Scroll to this function using the Mode button. This keeps a running total of the number of times the system has been applied and allows to compare usage versus glasses sold to monitor compliance. The counter adds one to every three counts as the fourth glass results in an empty bottle. It can be reset to zero by holding down the reset button for five seconds while in Counter mode. Hours - Scroll to this function using the Mode button. This number indicates the total vacuum pump run time for the life of the system in hours. The number cannot be reset. Test - Scroll to this function using the Mode button. This function will run a three minute leak test on the system to insure proper installation and to diagnose leaks. While the test is running, the display panel will show a countdown from 180 to 0, indicating the amount of time left on the test. The system should not be used while running the leak test. When finished, the result will be displayed for 10 seconds by a flashing number between 0 and 100. This number is a measure of the systems Vacuum Integrity in percentage; 100% means no measurable leaks. A result of less than 97% fails the test, causing the Leak/Flood LED to flash red. If the test fails, see Troubleshooting a Leak in the Installation and Operating Manual. If the test passes, the system will automatically return to displaying vacuum level after 10 seconds. Leak/Flood When this LED is blinking it indicates a system leak; when solid it indicates that the system is flooded. See CVU under Maintenance and Troubleshooting if either of these conditions is encountered. 7
Maintenance Central Vacuum Unit (CVU) There is no regular maintenance required for the CVU under normal conditions. The unit is self-protected against negligence and accidents by software that will detect leaks or a system flood and will turn the system off under certain conditions to prevent permanent damage to the CVU. Vacuum Guns The only regular maintenance Vacuum Guns require is to clean them nightly by rinsing them in warm water for about 20 seconds while flicking the valve nozzle (see A. below). Only warm water should be used as cleansing agents can be corrosive. The Vacuum Guns should never be dipped in water while connected to the coiled hose as it would flood the system, and should never be left soaking in water overnight as this will shorten their working life. The coiled hose itself may need cleaning from time to time. This can be done with a wet rag while the hose is connected to the system. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, close the shut off valve at the base of the Vacuum Gun assembly by turning it 90 degrees counterclockwise, then remove the coiled hose by holding down the retaining ring on the shut off valve while pulling the hose. Reinsert the coiled hose and open the shut off valve to re-activate the Vacuum Gun. Vacuum Pods Vacuum Pods need to be cleaned nightly just like Vacuum Guns. Wet a cleaning rag in warm water and push it into the nozzle of the Vacuum Pod (see B. below) for 10-20 seconds while pushing the nozzle in and out with the system active. This will flush warm moisture through the system and dissolve any sugars and other solids that might have accumulated during the day in the moving parts of the Vacuum Pod. A. B. 8
CVU-V and CVU-H Service Parts Part No. Description Price 03015003 Vacuum hose, 1/8 ID x 1/4 OD, flexible PVC $1.00 per foot 03015004 Vacuum hose, 1/4 ID x 3/8 OD, flexible PVC 1.25 per foot 03015005 Vacuum hose, 3/8 ID x 5/8 OD, flexible PVC 2.50 per foot 1. 05000371 Clamp, stainless steel, 3/8 vacuum hose.75 2. 10000009 Clamp, stainless steel, 1/4 vacuum hose.75 3. 03015006 Vacuum check valve, 1/4 barb x 1/4 barb 7.50 4. 03015007 Elbow, 90, 3/8 stem x 1/4 barb 7.25 5. 03015008 Shut off valve, 3/8 20.00 6. 03015014 Elbow, 90, 3/8 NPT x 1/4 barb 3.55 7. 03015021 Vacuum filter, 3/8 NPT female (black nylon) 77.00 8. 03015029 Tee, 1/4 barb x 1/8 barb, x 1/4 barb 2.00 9. 03015032 Bulkhead fitting, 3/8 x 3/8 15.50 10. 03015033 Fitting, 3/8 tube x 3/8 barbed straight 9.50 11. 03015022 Pump, vacuum 1,050.00 12. 03015026 Board, controller 785.00 13. 03015037 Foot, vibration damping 10.00 14. 03015038 Muffler, vacuum pump 25.00 15. 03015039 Vac-U-Vin Stopper 5.00 each VGK* Vacuum gun kit. Includes 25ʹ of vacuum hose, shut off valve, and fittings. 914.00 *For separate vacuum guns contact Vinfinity Wine Preservation System at 866-228-0601, www.vinfinitysystem.com 9
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Troubleshooting If the CVU turns off and indicates a vacuum leak (red LED labeled Leak/Flood flashing) or a system flood (red LED labeled Leak/Flood on continuous) first try resetting the system by pressing the RESET button on the control panel. If the fault persists then follow the system diagnosis/fix procedures below. 1. Vacuum Leak (red Leak/Flood LED flashing) To determine if the leak is upstream or downstream of the vacuum station shut off valves, run a SVI (static vacuum integrity) test. If the SVI test fails, then the leak is in the vacuum line between the CVU and vacuum stations. If the SVI test passes, then the leak is downstream of the vacuum station shut off valves. Run the DVI (dynamic vacuum integrity) test with the shut off valve to one vacuum station at a time opened to isolate which station has a leak. A leak at a vacuum gun may be due to build up of dirt and debris on the moving parts of the gun. Try cleaning and re-run the DVI test. If problem persists, replace the vacuum gun. 2. System Flood (red Leak/Flood LED on continuous) The system flood fault occurs when the system senses that a large amount of fluid is in the system. The vacuum tank must be drained to correct the fault. Release the vacuum by slowly opening the vent valve (see photos below). When the vacuum is released, unhook the drain hose and open the drain valve (see photo below right) to drain the fluid from the vacuum tank. When all fluid has been drained, close both the vent and drain valves and press the RESET button on the control panel to restart the system. Vent Valve Closed Vent Valve Open Drain Valve Closed Drain Valve Open Drain Hose Unhooked 11
Glastender, Inc. warrants all products to be free of defects in material and workmanship. One-year labor and parts warranty applies to all glasswashers, self-contained refrigeration models, and BDS model bottle disintegration units. In established areas, a start up is included with GT-24 and GT-30 model glasswashers. Warranty is effective for one year from the date of installation or up to 18 months from date of factory shipment, whichever occurs sooner. Glastender, Inc. will replace any part or assembly found defective under normal use and service. For warranty labor claims beyond 15 months from the date of factory shipment, proof of date of installation or occupancy must be provided. Authorization for labor must be obtained from Glastender within the warranty period and prior to the service being performed. Labor warranty applies to the United States and Canada only. Remote refrigeration models and beer line chillers include a one-year parts warranty only. There is no labor warranty on these products. Field replacement parts not covered under the original warranty include a 90-day part warranty from the date of installation. FOUR YEAR ADDITIONAL COMPRESSOR WARRANTY: Glastender will warrant to the original user the compressor for all selfcontained refrigeration models for an additional four years following the regular one-year warranty period. This plan applies to the compressor only. A completed warranty claim form MUST accompany all returned defective parts or assemblies. Upon request, a defective part or assembly must be returned to Glastender, Inc., Saginaw, Michigan, with all transportation and delivery charges prepaid. Warranty repairs or replacements will be shipped FOB factory in Saginaw, Michigan. Reimbursement for applicable freight charges covers ground service only. Glastender provides in-warranty repairs during a service company s regular working days and hours. There is no provision for payment of a premium rate during overtime hours. When warranty service is requested during other than normal working hours, the end user will be charged the premium portion of the overtime rate. The warranty covers substantiated travel expenses for up to 2 hours / 100 miles round trip up to a maximum of $150. Any additional costs due to installations that require extra work, time, or travel to gain access for service are the sole responsibility of the equipment purchaser. Any exceptions to these travel and access limitations must be pre-approved by a factory representative. The warranty does not cover door gaskets, chemical tubing, pump squeeze tubing, and/or any equipment subjected to accidents, freight damage, alterations from the original design, improper power and/or plumbing hookups, improper chemical use, general misuse, or lack of routine required maintenance as determined by Glastender, Inc. Installation, normal control adjustments, general maintenance, correcting an installation error, or service calls that reveal the unit is functioning normally will not be reimbursed under warranty. Condenser coils on self-contained refrigeration products must be cleaned regularly. Failure to provide adequate air flow to a refrigeration unit will void the warranty. Glastender shall not be liable for loss of use, revenue, or profit, or for any other indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damage including, but not limited to, product spoilage or loss. This warranty is conditioned upon Glastender receiving notice of any defect subject to this warranty within sixty (60) days of its discovery by the end user or dealer. All products are warranted only for the initial place of installation. Removal of a product automatically terminates this warranty. Warranty Statement APPLICABLE TO ALL PRODUCTS SOLD WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA SECOND YEAR EXTENDED PARTS & LABOR WARRANTY: Glastender s one-year parts and labor warranty on self-contained refrigeration units, excluding beer line chillers, can be extended to two years with the purchase of a two year parts and labor warranty. Specify part number EWR2 ($150 net price) when ordering. EXPORT WARRANTY - One year parts only. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, GLASTENDER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DAMAGES If Buyer makes a valid and timely claim as outlined above, Glastender s liability and Buyer s remedies under this agreement will be limited solely to labor charges authorized and/or replacement or credit, at Glastender s option, with respect to Products returned at Buyer s expense within thirty (30) days after warranty repair. GLASTENDER S LIABILITY WILL IN NO EVENT BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE RETURNED PRODUCTS. GLASTENDER WILL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LABOR COSTS EXCEPT AS COVERED UNDER OUR WARRANTY, LOST PROFITS OR THE LOSS OF PERISHABLE PRODUCTS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE OUR PRODUCTS OR FROM OUR PRODUCTS INCORPORATION INTO OR BECOMING A COMPONENT OF ANY OTHER PRODUCT. NEITHER PARTY WILL HAVE ANY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT LIABILITY TO THE OTHER, OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY, ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT. 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Terms and Conditions Prices: All prices are LIST. Applicable taxes will be added. Quotations: Unless otherwise stated, quotations are effective for 30 days only. Acceptance: All orders are subject to acceptance by Glastender, Inc. s headquarters in Saginaw, Michigan. Possession of the Product Directory and Price List is not an offer to sell. Shipments: F.O.B. factory in Saginaw, Michigan. Freight terms are Third Party or Collect if shipped directly to you. Prepay and Add to Invoice freight terms are available upon request. The approximate shipping weights of all products are listed with the prices. Partial shipments will be made unless otherwise specified by the customer. Surface freight classifications are: GT-24/GT-30/GW24 Glasswashers - Class 175 GT-18 Glasswashers - Class 250 All Underbar Equipment - Class 175 Bar Die Orders Class 250 Portable Bars - Class 175 Remote refrigerators (i.e., no compressor) or dry storage back bar equipment - Class 175 Self-contained refrigeration equipment - Class 150 Ice Display Units (IDU and GDU) - Class 85 Lighted Liquor Displays - Class 85 Beer line chillers and beer towers (beverage dispensing equipment) - Class 92.5 Bottle Disintegration System - Class 150 Ice Cream Freezers - Class 77.5 All small items are evaluated to see the most cost effective means for shipment. Many small items ship via UPS or FedEx; however, when dimensional weight is excessive, LTL carriers are the most cost effective choice. Spare parts orders received before 1:00 PM EST can usually be shipped the same day. The order department is happy to assist with routing or shipping questions. Delivery: The majority of equipment is manufactured to order and typically ships within three to six weeks after complete order information is received by the factory. In-stock equipment typically ships within two to three days of the factory receiving complete order information. Returns: Items specified as Manufactured to Order are NOT returnable. A Return Authorization number must be issued by the factory in advance for any items that are returnable. The number MUST be noted on the outside of the returned package. Returns must be received within 90 days of the issue date. Shipping charges must be prepaid. A minimum 20% restocking charge will be applied to all authorized returns if received in new, unused condition in the original packaging. The above conditions apply to spare part returns, except spare part returns must be received within 30 days of original shipment for electronic or electrical parts or within 90 days for all other parts. Loss or Damage: For customer routed shipments, Glastender, Inc. is not responsible for any loss, damage, or delay of merchandise during shipment. Such transit claims must be filed with the carrier. Merchandise must be examined on arrival. If shortages occur, Glastender, Inc. must be notified in writing within five (5) days of delivery to honor any shortage claim. Glastender will assume responsibility for freight claims on Prepay and Add shipments but the customer must inspect freight and note any damage upon receipt. Failure to do so may result in losses at the customer s expense. Custom Orders: Custom orders must be paid in advance and are not subject to cancellation. Laminates: Some products include common, readily available plastic laminates of the customer s selection. There may be an additional charge if uncommon varieties are ordered. 12/14/17 Payment Terms: Cash should be included with all orders unless credit terms have been arranged. To establish credit, banking and trade references are required. A convenient credit application is available upon request. Payment via credit card is not our normal means of receiving payment. Visa and MasterCard will be accepted, but must be charged at the time of shipment. In addition, a payment via credit card for orders totaling more than $500 will incur a 3% convenience fee on the total transaction amount. 13