Please refer to the images below:

The Aston & the Pint365 are very similar in the way that they function, through the use of a cylinder. The cylinder works through the use of a bucket & washer assembly that moves inside when the pump is in use, resulting in suction. One of the key differences between the Aston and the Pint365 is that the Pint365 has a built-in check valve. The Shakespeare hand pull is our cylinder-less unit. It replicates the traditional hand pull through the use of a damper and a special on/off valve. The Shakespeare needs to be gas pump assisted and no check valve is required.  

You can download the Shakespeare fitting instructions here, as well as reference the video below:

Please refer to the video below, this demonstration is showing the setup after you have tapped your cask using the ale extractor body.

Rigid Ale Extractor

The shakespeare uses a damper to open and close the on/off valve, the reason that the tension is set at this level is because of the gas pressure would force it open otherwise. Try pulling the very top of the top knob with your little finger. The slower you pull the handle the more beer you serve.

If your beer is not pouring correctly/you are seeing large air bubbles then make sure you have a hop filter or nitrile washer in place with all connections. 

Please refer to the following video to check that your cylinder is working as it should, if it is, then the issue may lie with your cellar setup. If you are still experiencing issues with your hand pull, then please get in touch and explain the problems you are experiencing, include any images/videos that may help our technical team assist you.

You can see more videos of our products on our YouTube channel here:

Harry Mason Ltd YouTube Channel