Keg Depressurisation & Disassembly Guide

Safe procedures for keg maintenance, cleaning, and component replacement to ensure optimal performance and proper recycling.

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Depressurisation

When a keg is empty, it should be depressurised immediately after usage. When empty, there will be a small amount of residual pressure in the keg that needs to be released. Follow the steps below in a ventilated area, with appropriate safety wear.

Method: Pressure Release Tool

1
When empty, pull the dispense handle upward and remove it, reversing the steps for dispense.
2
If your keg is supplied with a pressure release tool (fitted to the neck of the fitting), push the tool into the fitting.
3
There will be an audible release of pressure; this is the keg working properly.

Safety Notice

When a keg is empty, it should be depressurised immediately after usage. Follow these steps in a ventilated area, with appropriate safety wear.

Disassembly

Petainer Kegs can be easily disassembled for recycling. Hybrid kegs need to have the top and bottom chimes removed. Classic Kegs should be removed from their box and disposed of separately. Kegs need to be separated from their boxes and placed into different recycling streams.

Classic Keg

1
Remove the locking clips by pushing down the tab on the top chime and sliding off clip over the depressed tab.
2
When the clips are removed, lift the top chime from the keg.
3
Placing your feet in the grooves in the bottom chime, push the keg away to dislodge it from the bottom chime.
4
Place the keg on the floor and crush the keg with your foot, keeping one on the ground for stability.
5
Collect all parts of the keg for recycling.

Hybrid Keg

1
Remove the keg from the box.
2
Place the keg on the floor and crush the keg with your foot, keeping one on the ground for stability.
3
Do the same with the cardboard box.
4
Collect all parts of the keg for recycling.

Sustainability Note

Petainer Kegs are designed to be easily dismantled, with the chimes from our Hybrid Keg connected by clips. This allows for the chimes to be removed, but also easily reattached to the kegs. The result is that users have an option to reduce their costs and plastic usage.

Find PET Recycling Near You

Check the list of local recycling centers that offer pick-up or drop-off options at designated times. Please contact them to confirm their schedules before your visit.

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Use and Disposal Hybrid A-Type

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