09/19 1200 Series Electric Water Coolers
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REQUIRED TOOLS (OR EQUIVALENT):
□ Adjustable Wrench
□ 1/4” Bit-holding screwdriver (7-3/4” max length)
□ 1/4” Bit-holding screwdriver (4” max length, required for installs at Child ADA height only)
□ #2 Phillips bit and a Flat-blade bit
□ T15, T20, T25 Torx bits (supplied when required)
□ 5/16” Nut driver bit (not necessary but will make some steps easier)
□ Trimming tool for ABS pipe (necessary for some retrofits)
□ Small bubble level
□ Tape measure and tools for properly marking and measuring wall
□ Clean cloth or paper towels
□ Tubing cutter for polyethylene tubing
□ Small diagonal cutting pliers (required for high/low units only)
□ Permanent Marker
REQUIRED PARTS (NOT SUPPLIED):
□ P-trap (1-1/4” recommended) with appropriate seal for 1-1/4” OD tailpiece
□ Suitable trap adapter (if not already installed – see installation drawing for details)
□ Suitable angle stop valve with 3/8” compression outlet (if not already installed – see installation
drawing for details)
□ 1/4” fasteners suitable for fastening water cooler to structural material in wall.
□ Plastic cup (for bleeding air out of system following install)
LOCATION OF UNIT:
The Model 12XX Series are suitable for indoor use only. These units
are unsuitable for corrosive environments (such as enclosed chlorinated pool areas) or very
dusty areas. The ambient air temperature must be maintained between 40°F and 104°F at all
times. Installation into a location not meeting these limitations will void the warranty.
SUPPLY LINE:
The min recommended size is 1/2“IPS with 30-90 psig (2-6 ATM) flowing
pressure. Where sediment or mineral content is a problem, an upstream water pre-filter is
recommended.
PLUMBING CONNECTIONS:
Inlet is 3/8” OD polyethylene tubing. A suitable plastic ferrule
and metal insert are provided to allow direct connection to a 3/8” compression water stop
valve. Tailpiece is 1-
1/4” OD ABS.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION:
120VAC/60HZ GFCI-Protected electrical receptacle, min 15A
service. Use standard size 4.5” X 2.75” wall plate. Dedicated circuit recommended.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
GENERAL NOTES:
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Certain installation sections below may not apply to your specific model. Skip to the
next heading in such cases.
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For all plastic push-in type fitting connections, only connect NSF-61 soft-copper or
plastic tubing. These instructions must be followed to ensure a watertight connection:
a. If tubing needs to be shortened, cut tubing square and clean.
b. Mark from end of tube the depth of insertion (See table below).
c. Push tube into the fitting until it bottoms out.
d. To remove, depress collet and pull tubing out.
Tube OD Size
OD Tolerance
Insertion Depth
1/4”
±.004
”
11/16”
3/8”
±.004
”
3/4”
