Use this article when a wine pack, also known as Bag in Box, is empty and needs to be replaced.
Important
The connection, also called Vitop, works with a click system.
Do not twist or force it. Always disconnect and reconnect it in a straight motion.
Steps: disconnecting the old Bag in Box
Stop dispensing
Close the wine tap.Disconnect the coupling
Hold the plastic connector
Press the release
Pull the coupling straight back
Please note:
Do not twist
Do not pull at an angle
Check
The packaging closes automatically
→ no leakage
Connecting a new Bag in Box
Place the new pack
Place it firmly
Open the cardboard packaging completely
Check the tube
No kinks
Hanging neatly downwards
Extra important for automatic systems:
→ Check that the tube is not folded at the backConnect
Remove the protective cap
Push the coupling straight onto the connection
Wait for a clear click
No click = not connected properly
Flushing the system (mandatory)
Dispense a small glass of wine
Remove air from the line
Check whether the wine flows properly
Common mistakes
Twisting the coupling instead of pulling it straight back
Leaving the tube kinked
Not flushing the system → air remains in the system
Connecting at an angle → no click
Quick check
Wine flows without interruptions
No leakage at the coupling
No visible air bubbles
→ The system is working correctly