Handling & Safety instructions for DOLIUM one-way kegs
Objectives
This document describes how the DOLIUM® keg must be treated during handling, storage, filling, dispensing and disposal; to ensure the proper use of the DOLIUM® keg and to guarantee the users safety under all circumstances. Dispack-Projects NV (DOLIUM®) cannot be held responsible in case of noncompliance to the prescribed Handling & Safety instructions (see General Terms and Conditions).
The Handling & Safety instructions contains amongst other topics; the description of safety procedures,
actions, points of attention and equipment. These topics are necessary to protect people against accidents,
injuries from misuse and the abuse of the polymer kegs, as well asthe recycling of the DOLIUM® kegs .
Transmitting and sharing of instructions
The Handling & Safety instructions are part of the agreement governing the sale of the products by
Dispack-Projects NV (the Seller) to the client (the Buyer). The Buyer expressly warrants that it will ensure
proper transmission of such Handling & Safety instructions to the DOLIUM® users.
For the avoidance of doubt, we recommend every user to check the national or other applicable
legislation with regards to food packaging, transport and recycling obligations.
The team of DOLIUM® (Dispack-Projects NV) is available to the customers and clients for any information by reaching out to your Hop & Stuff Sales Rep. or general customer service at info@hopandstuff.com
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Must do’s
▪ Use the kegs only for their proper purpose: the DOLIUM® keg is a
recyclable pressurized PET keg for single use only (i.e., non-returnable)
as an alternative to a stainless-steel keg for professional draught
beverage applications.
▪ Use professional equipment for filling the kegs: the DOLIUM® kegs are
equipped with standard fitting systems, fully compatible with existing filling
lines and subject to adapted temperature and pressure settings.
▪ Use professional equipment for gas supply and gas pressure regulation: the
use of a gas regulator is mandatory for maintaining working pressure at
maximum 3,5 bar or 50 psi. For more details see: 5. and 10.3.
▪ Use professional equipment for connecting and dispensing the kegs: the
DOLIUM® kegs are equipped with standard fitting systems and are fully
compatible with existing standard draught installations, conditional the
necessary temperature and pressure settings have been respected and the
required and legal safety features are present on the equipment.
▪ Depressurize emptied kegs after use as soon as possible: after use, when
emptied, kegs still have high residual pressure inside, equal to the pressure at
draught; it is strongly recommended to depressurize the kegs immediately by
using the integrated Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) in a well-ventilated area,
preferably outside. For more details: see 5. and 9.
▪ Keep away from cleaning agents such as alkaline, caustic hydroxides or
soapy cleaning products with a pH > 9, causing a chemical embrittlement,
increasing the risk of a keg to burst.
▪ Keep away from direct sunlight or other heat sources as this can
increase the temperature and induce higher pressure inside the keg.
▪ Keep away from wind by storing the kegs in a protective area.
▪ Keep away from electrical equipment or lighting bulbs.
▪ Keep away from animals.
▪ Keep away from children and consumers: the DOLIUM® kegs are for
professional purposes only and cannot be considered as toys or any other 2nd life purpose, not even when emptied and/or depressurized.
Keg filling
▪ The DOLIUM® kegs are fully compatible to all filling lines with equal filling speed as stainless-steel kegs.
▪ The DOLIUM® kegs are flushed and pre-pressurized with CO2 and/or N@ 1,0 bar. Use professional equipment for filling the kegs: the DOLIUM® kegs are equipped with standard fitting systems and are fully compatible with existing filling lines, conditional the necessary temperature and pressure settings have been respected, cleaning and steaming facilities are shut-off and the required and legal safety features are present.
▪ The DOLIUM® kegs are supplied in dry and microbial clean conditions. Therefore, no cleaning or disinfection activity is required along the filling cycle. ▪ Avoid microbial contaminationasit can be the cause of beverage spoilage. Contamination might also lead to damaged kegs due to the fermentation of the remaining extracts. ▪ Disinfect the spear heads by spraying with alcohol or a peracetic acid solution for a few minutes prior to filling. ▪ Check that the DOLIUM® kegs are still pressurized before filling. Do not fill unpressurized kegs.
▪ No cleaning or sterilizing cycleallowed: o Keep DOLIUM® kegs away from caustic hydroxides as cleaning agents. o Keep DOLIUM® kegs away from steam or vapor.
▪ CO2 or N flush mandatory prior to filling: o All DOLIUM® kegs have been flushed by use of CO2 or N at assembly to evacuate most of the air and oxygen (O2) in particular. o Flush the kegs thoroughly with CO2 or N prior to filling. o For detailed Safety Instructions on CO2 or N : see CO2 supplier instructions.
▪ DOLIUM® filling volume: o Filling by volumetric control o Checking by weight control o Please respect the minimum headspace of 2 % o Avoid overfilling of the keg as it can result into a damage of the keg at impact
▪ Contact our DOLIUM® team at: info@hopandstuff.com for support and detailed filling guidelines.
