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WL500 QUICK START GUIDE
Critical Requirements
Establish Food Grade
CO
2
Supply and regulate to 35-45 psi
.
This will produce optimum
sparkling water and CO
2
concentration when combined with 46 F degree or cooler water.
Regulate the
Water Supply to 40–60 psi
. ALWAYS use a pressure regulator.
1)
Prior to setting the
WL500
machine, open the knock-out on the back panel of the base
cabinet to allow running the CO
2
pipe from the base cabinet to the
WL500
machine.
2)
Unpack the
WL500
and set on top of base cabinet so that the side panels of the machine
align with the side panels of the base cabinet.
3)
Secure the
WL500
to the base cabinet using the bolt provided in
the base cabinet. Note that the connection point is accessed
from the underside of the base cabinet. The bolt threads into
the
WL500
base plate and locks the unit together.
4)
Install a regulator onto a 5lb or 10lb food grade CO
2
bottle and
purge some gas from the bottle. Regulate output to 35-45 psi.
Close the regulator outlet valve, and secure in the base cabinet.
5)
Route a ¼-inch pipe from the outlet fitting of the CO
2
regulator through the knock-out up to
the CO
2
IN bulkhead fitting on the back of the
WL500
.
6)
Slowly open and supply CO
2
to the
WL500
prior to establishing water supply and power.
7)
Remove the filters and flush (5-gallons recommended). Reinstall filters. Note that the filters
are a reverse-thread. Ensure proper filtration for local water conditions.
8)
Establish 40–60 psi 0.5 gal/min or greater potable water supply. Leak Protection is
recommended.
9)
Supply power to the WL500, and turn on the RED power switch (GREEN power switch MUST
remain OFF until the WL500 tanks are filled or hot tank overload will trip).
10)
Fill the hot, cold, and sparkling tanks by dispensing until water flows from each. The
sparkling tank will self-fill after the cold tank is filled. Once tanks are full, turn on the green
power switch to allow the heating and chilling systems to function.
11)
Regenerate the sparkling tank by dispensing the initial batch of 1 liter from the chamber.
Remember that the water in the cold tank needs to be cold (below 46 F) to make premium
tasting sparkling water.
