Quest 2000 Service Manual
© 2004, IMI Cornelius Inc. - 3 - Publication Number: 720529901SER
BRIXING PROCEDURE
NOTE: If concentrate is not properly thawed, it will adversely affect the amount of concentrate
dispensed. Thawed product should be between 35°F/1.6°C to 40°F/4.4°C.
SUPPLIES
• 1-Small 12 oz. cup (354.8 ml)
• 1-Large 21 oz. cup (621.1 ml)
• 1-Straw
• Paper Toweling
• 1-Thermometer
• 1-Refractometer
Your will also need a flat blade screwdriver to turn a screw if brix adjustments are required.
NOTE: The refractometer shown above, P/N 511004000, is available through your local Cornelius
Distributor.
CHECKING/ADJUSTING THE BRIX SETTING
The following instructions are for use with a refractometer.
1. Dispense approximately 8 oz. (236 ml) of drink and discard. Now draw a second 8 oz. drink.
2. Check drink temperature with a reliable thermometer (target is 35-45°F, or 1.6-7.2°C). Discard this
drink after checking temperature.
NOTE: If drink temperature is not within the target range, refer to the basic troubleshooting sec-
tion.
3. Dispense a 12 oz (354.8 ml) drink sample into a clean, dry cup. Thoroughly stir the sample using a
straw.
4. Using a straw, transfer a small sample of finished drink to the refractometer lens (refer to operating
instructions supplied with your refractometer). Check the brix reading against the brix chart below.
NOTE: The following brix chart is generic and intended for reference use only. Contact your fro-
zen concentrate supplier for specific brix readings.
Brix Reference Chart
Flavor Ratio Brix
Orange Juice 4+1 11.8
Grapefruit Juice 5+1 10.6
Cranberry Cocktail 4+1 13.5
Apple Juice 5+1 12.0
Grape 5+1 13.0
Lemonade 5+1 10.5
Tropical Punch 5+1 11.8
Sweetened Iced Tea 7+1 6.0
Pineapple Juice 4+1 12.8
Prune Juice 2+1 16.0
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