Jeff Flowers on July 21, 2014 51 Comments This is a general reference guide for assembling and installing a standard full-size kegerator. Depending on the kegerator brand, make, and model, slight modifications may be needed in the assembly and installation. Please be sure to refer to the user manual that comes with your specific model. For a visual reference of parts that are numbered in parentheses in this installation guide, please view the kegerator diagram below. Listed Parts: Faucet Handle Faucet Beer Tower Guard Rail Drip Tray Regulator CO2 Tube CO2 Cylinder CO2 Holder Keg Coupler Metal Keg Floor Support Caster Washer (x2) Casters (x4) Neoprene Washer Snap-On Clamps (x2) Wire Shelves (not pictured) (x2) Half Barrel Keg (not included) Faucet Wrench (not pictured) For a more in-depth review of what each component is, please refer to our Kegerator Parts article. Step-by-Step Instructions for Assembling Your Kegerator Follow these step-by-step instructions for assembling your kegerator and installing/tapping a keg inside of it. 1. Install Caster Wheels Before beginning, make sure the unit is empty – including the white metal keg floor (11). Then, carefully tip the beer dispenser on its side. Connect the casters (13) to the cabinet by screwing in each metal bracket into one of four caster holes. The casters in the front of the cabinet require the washers (12). When done, carefully set the unit upright. 2. Remove Plug Open the door, and with your hand push the top cabinet plug through the top of the cabinet until it comes out. Alternately, you can use a flat head screwdriver as a prying tool. 3. Install Tower Now you can begin to install the draft tower (3). Unravel the beer line hose from the bottom of the tower, and feed the hex nut and beer line through the hole you uncovered in the top of the cabinet. 4. Secure Tower Once you have fed all the line into the cabinet, you are ready to place the tower into the unit. Align the black plastic adapter on the bottom of the tower to the hole in the top of the cabinet. Once the adapter is securely lined up to the hole, turn the adapter about 25° clockwise to lock it into place. The faucet connection for the tower should now face the front of the cabinet, but if not remove it and reinstall from another position. 5. Install Railing Take the railing (4) and place it’s feet into the pilot holes in the top of the cabinet. 6. Install Handle Faucet Screw the black faucet handle (1) on to the faucet (2), then screw the faucet onto the faucet adapter on the front of the tower (3). Make sure the faucet is vertical with the black handle facing the ceiling, and the faucet should be screwed on tightly. Place the plastic drip tray (5) beneath the faucet. 6. Connect Tube to Regulator Check the switch below the main body to make sure the CO2 regulator (6) shut off valve is closed (the switch should be perpendicular to the tubing). Install the 4 ft. CO2 gas line tube (7) to the regulator by attaching one end of the tube into the hose barb connection on the CO2 regulator and secure the tube by using one of the two self-locking red plastic snap-on clamps (15). Use pliers or clamp crimpers to snap the clamp on as high as possible, and make sure the clamp does not impede the valve. Then remove the black rubber plug from the back of the unit and feed the remaining unused end of the tubing through the hole. 7. Connect Regulator to Cylinder Make sure the CO2 cylinder (8) is full and closed. Then attach the CO2 regulator (6) to the cylinder by screwing the loose golden regulator nut into the cylinder valve and tightening with a wrench or pliers. Note that a fiber washer is normally required to connect a regulator to a CO2 cylinder, but a standard regulator generally includes a built-in O-ring. 8. Mount CO2 Cylinder Now mount the CO2 cylinder holder (9) to the cabinet. Match up the holes on the holder with the screws jutting out of the back of the cabinet and slide the holder down to lock it in place. Position the CO2 regulator (6) in the holder so that you will be able to read the numbers on the gauge and have easy access to the shut-off valve. 9. Connect Keg Coupler To connect the keg coupler (10) to the keg (17), first make sure the black pull handle of the keg coupler is in the closed (diagonal/upper) position. Insert the keg coupler into the locking neck of the beer keg and turn clockwise 25° to lock in into place. Now the keg coupler is secured to the keg. 10. Attach Tube to Coupler Now attach the remaining open end of the CO2 gas line tube (7) to the keg coupler’s hose barb (10). Then secure the tube by using the remaining self-locking red plastic snap-on clamp (15). Use pliers or clamp crimpers to snap the clamp securely as close to the coupler as possible. 11. Connect Beer Line to Coupler Now connect the beer line from the tower (3) to the keg coupler. Insert the neoprene washer (14) into the beer line hex nut (the beer line is the line coming from the tower and faucet). Remove the blue rubber protective cap located on top of the keg coupler and firmly screw the nut with the neoprene washer to the top of the keg coupler. 12. Tap Keg To secure the tank connection, pull the tap handle out — away from the keg coupler (10) — and push down until it locks into position. Listen for the “click” of the pull handle when it shifts into the final downward position, and your keg will be tapped. 13. Calibrate Regulator Below are step-by-step instructions on how to calibrate your regulator. On the right, you can see photos to illustrate the steps listed. A: With the shut-off valve on the regulator (6) closed, open the valve on the gas cylinder (8) completely. B: Loosen the adjustment nut with a pair of pliers, allowing the adjustment screw to be turned counter-clockwise until the screw can no longer turn. C: Slowly turn the regulator adjustment screw until the desired pressure is shown on the output pressure gauge. Under normal circumstances, we recommend setting the regulator at 12 PSI. NOTE: Other conditions, such as altitude or special beer type, may require some adjustment. On regulators designed for draft beer, turning clockwise will increase the output pressure, and turning counter-clockwise will decrease the output pressure. D: Open the shut-off valve on the regulator, ensuring the switch below the main body should be parallel to the tubing. Gas should now flow from the regulator to the keg coupler (10), and you will hear the keg pressurizing. The output needle will drop momentarily while the pressure is equalizing, then it will return to the point at which you set it. E: The keg coupler is designed with a pressure relief valve (PRV). Pull the ring on the PRV briefly to allow gas to vent. This will permit gas to flow through the regulator and help obtain a more accurate reading on the output pressure gauge. F: Re-check the output pressure on the regulator and, if necessary, re-adjust using step B until the desired pressure is shown. NOTE: It is always wise to follow up any adjustment to the regulator with a brief pull of the PRV ring to ensure an accurate output reading. 14. Position Keg & Enjoy! Place the metal keg floor support (11) back into the cabinet. Then, carefully tilt the beer keg (17) and rest the edge on the keg floor support on the bottom of the interior cabinet. Slide the keg in slowly, ensuring that it is properly located, and all hoses are clear of obstructions. Close door and enjoy some refreshing draft beer! That’s It! Now that your keg is fully assembled and the keg is tapped, the only thing left to do is enjoy a fresh draft beer right in the comfort of your home. If you have any questions about assembling or installing your keg, please leave them in the comments below or give us a call at 1-866-950-8710.
Mitch Sims says October 13, 2014 at 5:45 pm Keg motor will not stop running, replaced thermostat, and added R134. The only way it will shut off is when I turn thermostat down to off. Reply
Cj ferrara says December 10, 2014 at 5:23 pm Have had my kegerator for a year now n I still can’t lock tower in place when u put it in n turn it it locks to the left but u can still turn it to the right easy Reply
SymphonyX4 says January 8, 2015 at 5:16 pm I had the same problem. The kegerator that I had came with rubber gaskets, but they were too thick and I coudn’t turn the tower to lock it into place. I then took a few small pieces of paper towel instead and it helped secure the tower better. Hope this helps. Reply
John says January 24, 2015 at 8:02 pm Kegerator will cool and then turn off. It won’t come back on once it turns off unless I tap the thermostat box. Reply
Jeff Flowers says July 6, 2015 at 12:34 pm Hi Joe, Try taking it apart and cleaning it. Sometimes, when the faucet gets stuck or is hard to pull forward/backwards, that all it needs is a good cleaning and it will work fine once again. Please let me know if that helps. Reply
Danny says February 22, 2017 at 10:18 am I have had my Kegerator for almost 1 year. Got it from your website. It arrived and was set up immediately. Has worked great. Up until a month ago. For about the 3rd time I cleaned the lines and parts with the cleaning kit I got from your site. However since I put it back together all Im getting is pure foam! Im going crazy! I have no idea whats causing it. Its cold, the pressure is set to 12 (which has been perfect in the past). Any ideas?? Im losing my mind. Reply
tuesday says April 25, 2017 at 10:10 pm I had the spring in wrong in the faucet after cleaning it Reply
Ken says December 18, 2017 at 4:55 pm I now have the same issue all foam how to I corrected this problem, after I cleaned it. Reply
Angus says July 30, 2020 at 3:18 am Was wondering if I have to use food grade cio2 or can I just use regular co2 for my kegenator
Ken says December 18, 2017 at 4:58 pm I have had my Kegerator for almost 1 year. Got it from your website. It arrived and was set up immediately. Has worked great. Up until a month ago. For about the 3rd time I cleaned the lines and parts with the cleaning kit I got from your site. However since I put it back together all Im getting is pure foam! Im going crazy! I have no idea whats causing it. Its cold, the pressure is set to 12 (which has been perfect in the past). Any ideas?? Im losing my mind. Reply
Darryl says September 1, 2015 at 8:59 pm Looking to convert my single tower to a double from the kegerator I bought from kegerator.com…by the way great unit. Can I do this without a convertor and if not…where is one? Reply
Jeff Flowers says September 2, 2015 at 7:58 am Hi Darryl, I would check out all of our conversion kits here. We have multiple options to help you convert a single-tap tower to a dual-tap or triple-tap. These kits will come complete with everything you need. And I would recommend going this route. Another option, is to buy the individual parts and “create your own” conversion kit. I would be hesitant to go this route, however, as it may be more expensive to buy the parts individually, and you may miss one or two which will create headaches for you. However, if you have some spare kegerator parts laying around, then this may be the better option for you. Good luck converting your kegerator. Glad you are enjoying it. I know I love mine. Jeff Reply
Stephanie Wottrich says September 9, 2015 at 4:37 pm My husband took apart kegerator for cleaning, I normally do it, and he lost the washer that is listed as #14. I have looked everywhere for it. What size is washer? I need to get it replaced ASAP Thanks Reply
Stephanie Wottrich says September 9, 2015 at 4:39 pm And we actually have the same model as above, ordered from your company. It’s worked perfectly! Until now. Didn’t realize he lost washer, he reassembled and we put a fresh keg in yesterday. Beer all over the floor today. 🙁 luckily we caught it pretty early. Reply
Krys says October 31, 2015 at 5:39 pm Same thing happened to me did you by chance find out the size ? Reply
Carolyn Gray says January 9, 2016 at 5:27 pm Did anyone ever answer this? I have the same problem! Reply
Rayma Ford says September 26, 2015 at 1:54 pm would like to replace beer lines from the Faucets tower, looked on youtube but couldn’t find anything. I have a dual kegerator that fits two pencil kegs. Reply
Byron Thompson says November 28, 2015 at 11:20 pm I need a new co2 line complete with the connectors on each end. Where do I find this ? Reply
Daniel says March 20, 2016 at 6:27 pm Beer line disconnected from one of the taps. Looking for some insight on how to fix this. Best, Reply
Tom says July 30, 2016 at 4:53 pm I have a Summitt SBC 490OSTwin kegerator. It was recently serviced and I believe the tech switched the wires on the thermostat inside the unit. The thermostat has 3 prongs (top, middle and bottom) but only 2 wires going to it (black and white). Which wires are supposed to be connected to which prong? Thanks, Reply
JOHN says August 4, 2016 at 2:02 pm I sitting here reading all these problems and its starting to make not want to buy one. Sorry!!! Reply
Kyle Grupenhof says August 11, 2016 at 6:01 am Jeff, with all the different keg couplers out there today I’m always worried I’ll show up to a party with the wrong one. Can I screw the coupler on before hand (and not actually tap the keg) to make sure it’ll fit? Or is that not a good test to make sure I have the correct one? Reply
John says September 6, 2016 at 11:18 am frost in the back of my undermount kegarator. Not keeping beer totally cold. I had almost not space between kegarator and undersurface of the granite and therefore I didn’t insulate this connection. Should I insulate this? Is this why I’m getting frost in fridge? How should I accomplish insulating this connection? Reply
Mary says November 24, 2016 at 1:33 pm How do u install under a counter and have the tower come thru the counter top? And still keep the beer cold?? Reply
Howie says December 31, 2016 at 1:45 pm Just got a kegerator for Christmas. I have hooked everything up – first keg – nothing would come out but foam – played with regulator and CO2 levels, let it sit overnight etc. now nothing comes out of the tube from the keg – no foam, no beer. I am at a loss as I’ve never done this before. What am I missing? Reply
joel check says January 11, 2017 at 9:14 pm BR1000SS Plug in, will not turn on. I cannot find a on off switch. I tried many plugs that work for other items. So angry. spent all this time building the place for it, drilling holes, mounting it and installing only to find out there is not on off switch. Had to totally remove every thing to see if the plug was bad. Nope. Any schematic or other troubleshooting to try to fix it? Reply
Craig says April 13, 2017 at 8:28 pm I have had a kegerator for almost a year now. Recently the taps have started leaking a small amount of beer out of the keg when I tap the keg. Is there some way to adjust the tap to prevent this? Reply
Michael says May 30, 2017 at 9:54 am My manual for the KC7000 says that there is video for built-in installations. Is that video still available? I need something to show my cabinet maker. Thanks, Michael Reply
Frank Crosby says August 5, 2017 at 12:01 am Just hooked my new kegerator up. I have a double regulator that I wanted to use, but two gas hoses won’t fit through the single hole. Should I drill a second CO2 line hole, and if so, where? Reply
Joshua says August 30, 2017 at 9:42 pm If I have a dual regulator attached to my CO2 tank, how do I feed both lines through the single hole pre-drilled in the back of the kegerator? The hole appears large enough for only one CO2 line. Reply
John says November 14, 2017 at 8:24 am one hose going in. then a spliter put in the line inside kegerator to run a line to each keg. Reply
Andy says December 1, 2017 at 1:17 pm Only getting a small drizzle out of the faucet. I checked and cleaned everything else – CO2, Keg pressurizes, Beer comes out of the keg when I depress the valve, beer is in the hose, just nothing wants to come out of the faucet. Please help!! Reply
Delores Queen says December 22, 2017 at 5:10 pm I just got one for my husband I pray that we don’t have these problems Reply
Ernie Wirick says December 27, 2017 at 10:41 am I see you r instructions for “set-up of your kegerator.” I do not see any for a two tap system. I bought a 2 tap kegerator with a dual regulator. The problen is there is only one CO2 hole in the back of the kegerator. How do I hook this system up correctly so I can regulate CO2 pressure to eack keg individually? The only thing I can think of is to drill another 5/8″ hole, am I on the right track? Also, does the length of the CO2 hose matter? Thanks! Ernie Reply
Matt says December 31, 2017 at 8:47 am I plugged the kegerator in and it is making a high pitch whining noise. I don’t have a keg hooked up yet. Any ideas what the problem is? Reply
Kim says February 4, 2018 at 3:54 pm Two black circular “washers” came with the dual tap beer dispenser I bought my sig other for Xmas – it just arrived I cannot figure out where washers go!! I want this to be a surprise… please help! Reply
kenny says September 6, 2018 at 11:18 am my tower is mounted on a counter top in whicha the bottom of the toer is apx 1ft above the top of the kegorator how much beer line should i be running@ Reply
Matt says October 19, 2018 at 5:20 pm Can you help me? I’ve watched all the videos and cannot find anything I didn’t setup correctly. When I first connect the sankey valve to the top of the keg it will pour a beer just fine. But if I wait a couple hours and go try to pour again, all I get is drips. Pressure is holding strong at 11 PSI, no leaks in any lines, coupler is secured tight, lines are kinked…I don’t know what else to do. Help? Reply
Layne says November 26, 2018 at 9:26 am Connected all the lines and when I turn on the CO2 line, there is a leak going to the regulator. Not sure what is going on and if I’m missing a gasket. I have a fiber washer just in case but supposedly there is a “built in O-Ring”. Wasting CO2 at this point and can’t use at all. Reply
Daniel Myles II says December 17, 2018 at 6:26 pm My black plastic mount bracket for the tap tower broke would love to know where I can find one and order it. Thank you Reply
LR says December 10, 2019 at 5:24 am Quick question, do i NEED a nitrogen regulator with the guinness keg or can i use the one provided with the fridge if i just get the adpater? Reply
Kegerator.com says January 20, 2020 at 1:22 pm Hey LR, thanks for the question! The regulator itself doesn’t care what gas is going through it, it’s the connection to the gas canister itself that is the important part, so if you already have a CO2 regulator, then a nitrogen adapter should be all you need (and as a bonus if you plan on switching back to CO2, it’s much easier to remove the adapter than to swap out an entire regulator). Hope this helps, Cheers! Reply
Bill says March 23, 2020 at 7:20 pm What size neoprene washer do I need to put put between the beer line and the keg tap handle? I haven’t used keg part for about a year . Thank you and great directions and pictures Reply
Hamish says June 22, 2020 at 3:25 am When you hold down the two temp buttons it says “SC” what does that mean what should it be set at just wondering if I’ve done something wrong it reads 16 Reply
Arthur says August 5, 2020 at 2:58 pm I lost the plug that goes where you insert the faucet… I would like to order another but cant find it on the parts list.. would you please email me a part number thank you Reply
Greg says August 31, 2020 at 6:22 pm Outdoor kegerator works great. But it came with a short black plastic tube that I have no idea where it goes or what it is used for? It’s not in the assembly instructions. Reply
