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Owners Manual

The Alpha Ruby™

Ruby Street Brewing, LLC

Fort Collins, Colorado

USA

Table of Contents

Introduction 3

Safety Instructions 4

Brewery Overview 5

Kettle Assembly 6

Kettle Placement 8

Operating Instructions 9

Brewing Instructions 0

Care and Storage 4

Parts List 5

Limited Warranty 8

Introduction

Thank You for purchasing The Alpha Ruby™

Our machines are hand built and shipped almost completely

assembled using high quality components and materials. All

additional assembly can be accomplished by hand tightening

with no tools required. With proper use and care, this

equipment will provide many years of outstanding performance.

NOTICE!

Please review this manual in its entirety prior to any operation of this

equipment

Failure to follow all manufacturer’s instructions could result in serious

personal injury and/or property damage.

Ruby Street Brewing, LLC assumes no responsibility for personal injury or

property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

If you have any questions or need assistance please contact us at:

Ruby Street Brewing, LLC

Fort Collins, CO

Email:

Questions@RubyStreetBrewing.com

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Instructions

WARNING: To Reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following

important precautions before using The Alpha Ruby Brewery.

•It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this equipment are

adequately informed of all precautions.

•Use this equipment as described in this manual, do not use for anything other than its

intended purpose.

•DO NOT USE INDOORS! This equipment must only be operated outdoors in adequately

ventilated areas.

•The brewing structure must only be used on a level hard surface such as concrete. Do

not use on a flammable surface or surface that could be damaged by moisture.

•Make sure that all 4 legs contact the ground evenly, and that the frame cannot rock or

sway during use. Shim legs with solid material as needed to correct for uneven surfaces.

•Do not use under covered areas such as patio covers, porches, canopies, or under decks.

•Make sure that there are no flammable materials or substances near the brewery during

operation.

•Inspect and tighten all parts before each use. Replace any parts that are worn or

damaged immediately.

•Keep children and pets away from this equipment during use.

•DANGER! Water and Electricity Do Not Mix… Make sure that the pump motor is

plugged into a GFCI protected circuit. If in doubt consult a licensed electrician before

using.

•Do not touch the frame or place anything on the frame during operation, the frame

areas around the kettles may become extremely hot.

•Use caution when lighting burners and always approach burner from underneath with

long BBQ type lighter to avoid burns.

•Do not leave brewery unattended at any time during operation.

•Do not attempt to tilt or move the brewery unless all kettles have been removed, and

gas regulator is disconnected from propane source.

•Always make sure that all gas valves are turned off before connecting propane regulator

to source.

•Do not use in windy areas, as this will cause the burners to perform incorrectly and

could cause damage to the frame.

•Never store a propane cylinder on the brewery frame.

•Never store a propane cylinder inside of a building or other enclosed area.

Brewery Overview

Familiarize yourself with all system components prior to assembly

Our breweries are

constructed with high

quality solid stainless steel

tri-clamp fittings. These

fittings are extremely easy

to clean and keep sanitary

and offer a completely

universal connection

system. See illustration at

right for proper assembly

Kettle Assembly

Hot Liquor Tank

Step : Place ( ) stainless steel flat washer over the longer threaded end of the included compression fitting

Step 2: Place the fitting and washer assembly through the hole from the inside of the kettle. While holding

the fitting from the inside, slide the ¾” silicone O-ring over the threaded fitting end on the outside of the

kettle.

Step 3: Install the valve onto the threaded fitting by screwing the fitting into the ball valve from the inside of

the kettle. Tighten the fitting until the valve is firmly mounted. Caution! Twisting the valve assembly after

the assembly has been tightened may damage the O-ring. Check for leaks prior to use.

Step 4: Slide the compression nut onto the longer end of the dip tube, followed by the ½” O-ring as illustrated

above. Position the O-ring about approx. ¾” from the end of the dip tube.

Step 5: Hand tighten the compression nut onto to compression fitting while holding the valve assembly from

the outside of the kettle.

Step 6: Refer to instructions included with the thermometer for proper thermometer installation.

Please note that all 3 kettles are not the same. The hot liquor tank has only two holes, one for the valve and one

for the thermometer. The mash tun and boil kettle have three holes, one for the valve, one for the thermometer,

and one near the top for the inlet fitting. Make sure that you thoroughly clean and sanitize all kettles and

components prior to use. We recommend using PBW™or a similar product for this task.

Kettle Assembly

Mash Tun / Boil Kettle

Step : Install ball valve assembly and thermometer by following Steps ( ,2,3,6) on page 7

Step 2: Place the triangle shaped false bottom support into the bottom of the kettle with the open end facing

the valve assembly (Figure )

Step 3: Insert the large perforated false bottom disk into the kettle so that it rests on top of the false bottom

support. Make sure that the elongated hole in the false bottom is aligned with the valve assembly (Figure 2)

Step 4: Insert the dip tube assembly by placing the ½” SS washer over the large hole in the perforated false

bottom (figure 4). Refer to steps 4 – 5 on page 7 for final dip tube assembly.

Step 5: Assemble the thru-wall sparge assembly by placing a flat washer onto the threaded end of the barbed

fitting. Insert the fitting through the upper hole in the kettle wall from the inside. While holding the fitting

from the inside, slide the ¾” silicone O-ring over the threaded fitting end on the outside of the kettle. Install

the tri-clamp fitting onto the threaded fitting by screwing the fitting into the tri-clamp from the inside of the

kettle. Tighten the fitting until the assembly is firmly mounted (Figure 3)

Figure

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

Kettle Placement

•Each burner grate is equipped with a welded heat shield designed to protect the valves and

fittings on the kettles from damage due to heat or flame

•For the heat shield to work properly, it is imperative that each kettle be placed on the frame

so that the valve is directly in front of and above the heat shield as shown above.

•Make sure that each kettle is centered over the burner grate so that all (4) of the support

fins contact the kettles evenly before operation.

•Failure to properly center and align each kettle on the burner grates may result in damage

to the valves, thermometers, and frame.

Figure 3

Heat Shield

Operating Instructions

. Place The Alpha Ruby™ outdoors on a flat and level surface that is non-flammable and cannot be damaged

by moisture. Shim legs with solid materials if necessary to make sure that the brewery frame is level and

cannot rock or sway. Make sure that there is not any type of material or structure above the brewery

(porches, overhangs, canopies, etc.). Also confirm that the brewery is a minimum of 0’ from any

construction. This is a good time to confirm that your location also has good access to water and GFCI

protected electricity for the pump motors.

2. Place a propane cylinder at the end of the brewery near the supply hose and regulator. Make sure that the

cylinder is a minimum of 24” from any part of the frame (Figure 7). Confirm that all gas control valves are

completely closed (Figure 8) prior to connecting the propane regulator to the supply cylinder (including

the needle valve located on the propane regulator). Thread the propane regulator plastic nut onto the

propane cylinder and tighten connection firmly by hand.

3. After the propane regulator is connected ALWAYS CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS prior to lighting burners. Open

the propane cylinder valve approximately ¼ turn allowing gas to flow into the regulator body. Using a

small brush or spray bottle, apply soapy water all around propane cylinder connection and regulator.

Watch closely for any bubbles that appear indicating a gas leak. If you detect a gas leak at the connection,

turn off cylinder valve and further tighten the regulator connection. DO NOT proceed with using this

equipment if the gas leak cannot be stopped. After you are certain that there are no leaks, turn gas valve

off at cylinder and wait 5 minutes before lighting any burners.

4. Test the operation of all burners prior to your brewing session. Make sure that there are no kettles or any

other materials on the frame when testing burner operation (never heat an empty kettle, as this will

damage the kettle). Again confirm that all gas valves are firmly in the off position (Figure 8). Very slowly

open the cylinder valve completely. Next open the needle valve on the regulator to the full-open (counter-

clockwise) position. The three burner control valve are sequenced in the same order as the actual burners

(the left valve operates the left burner, the right valve operates the right burner, etc). Using a long BBQ

style lighter, approach the burner from underneath while opening the appropriate gas valve about half-

way. The burner should ignite immediately. If the burner does not ignite, close all valves, wait 5 minutes

and repeat. Repeat this entire (step 4) process for remaining burners.

Figure 7 Figure 8

Brewing Instructions

Please note that these instructions are only intended to illustrate the basic use of this system and its

components. We highly recommend that you read one of the many available books on all grain brewing

procedure. Contact your brewing equipment supplier for recommendations. The following brewing scenario

is based on a single step infusion mash using highly modified 2-row malt. Note that one of the benefits of our

system having a direct fired mash tun is the ability to do more complex step and or decoction mashes. The

direct fired mash tun also allows the brewer to perform a 70°F mash-out if desired. While the directions

below are based on fly-sparging, batch sparging is also possible with this system and is becoming a popular

alternative for many brewers.

. Add cool clean water (strike water) to the mash tun at a rate of .25 quarts of water per pound of grain.

At this time, add any water treatments as necessary.

2. Heat the strike water in the mash tun to the required infusion temperature. There are many online

programs and even cell phone apps to help you calculate the correct strike water temperature. Generally

the strike water temp range is around 65°– 69°F

3. Once the strike water has reached the target temperature, add the entire grain bill to the kettle all at once.

Immediately stir until all grain is completely submerged and saturated. Using the kettle mounted

thermometer, check the temperature of the mash. The temperature should be around 49°– 54°F. Stir

the mash until the temperature reading stabilizes. Place a lid on the mash tun and leave undisturbed for

60 – 90 minutes.

4. While the mash is resting add cool clean water (sparge water) to the hot liquor tank at a volume of 2

gallons above your target runoff amount. Example: A 30 gallon batch requires an approximate 34 gallon

run-off to account for losses during boiling. Therefore, you would start with about 36 gallons of sparge

water. Generally this will leave you with enough left over hot water to use later for cleaning. Start

heating the sparge water immediately after mashing in. Heat the sparge water to 70°F. You will

occasionally need to reheat the sparge water kettle so the you maintain 70 °water throughout the

brewing process.

5. When the mash conversion rest is complete, remove the lid from the mash tun. Attach the short 2’ length

of 3/8” ID silicone tubing to the barbed inlet fitting inside of the mash tun. Place the remaining tubing on

top of the grain mash with the cork supporting the open end of the tubing.

6. Connect the 3’ length of tubing to the valve on the hot liquor tank and to inlet side of the left hand pump

(refer to the tri-clamp fitting assembly illustration on the overview page of this manual, page 5).

7. Connect one 4’ length of tubing from the outflow valve on the left hand pump .

8. While holding the open end of the 4’ outflow tubing above the level of the Hot Liquor Tank, open the ball

valve on the pump completely followed by opening the ball valve on the Hot Liquor Tank completely. This

should allow the pump head to flood with water and at this point you should see liquid flow through the

pump and into the beginning of the outflow hose. Do not start the pump. Once you have confirmed that

the pump head is filled with liquid, close the outflow valve on the pump. CAUTION! Never operate the

pump dry as this will damage the pump.

9. Once the pump has been primed, connect the open end of the 4’ tubing to the inlet fitting at the top of

the Mash Tun.

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