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5. Prepare a cleaning solution of 1 tsp (5 mL) of a mild dish soap
to 0.5 gal. (2 L) of clean, room temperature water.
6. Wash the baffle and faucet exteriors completely using a soft
cloth and the cleaning solution.
7. Rinse immediately with clean, running water.
8. Prepare a new cleaning solution of 1 tsp (5 mL) of a mild dish
soap to 0.5 gal. (2 L) of clean, room temperature water.
9. Fill the reservoir with the prepared cleaning solution.
10. Use a soft cloth to clean the inside of the reservoir with the
cleaning solution.
11. Using containers large enough to collect cleaning solution,
drain all of the cleaning solution from the cooler through both
faucets equally and discard.
Rinse
IMPORTANT: After rinsing, continue on to sanitizing section.
1. To thoroughly rinse, fill the reservoir with clean water and
drain water through both faucets equally. Repeat at least
3 times. If an odor is present, continue to rinse until it is gone.
2. Place container under drain plug on the back of the unit.
3. Remove drain plug cover with flathead screwdriver or 7mm
hex nut driver. Turn drain plug counterclockwise to remove.
4. Drain all rinse water from the drain and discard.
5. Reinstall drain plug and turn clockwise to tighten. Replace
drain plug cover.
Sanitizing
Sanitize
1. Prepare two sanitizing solutions each of 2 tsp (10 mL) of
common household bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite) to
1 gal. (4 L) of room temperature water.
2. Remove the baffle from water cooler. See “Cleaning the
Interior” in Cleaning section.
3. Fill a clean container with one of the sanitizing solutions and
place baffle into the solution for 5 minutes.
4. Rinse baffle with running water.
5. Fill the reservoir with the prepared sanitizing solution and let
stand for 5 minutes.
6. Using containers large enough to collect all sanitizing
solution, drain all sanitizing solution from the water cooler
reservoir through both faucets equally and discard.
Rinse
1. To thoroughly rinse, fill the reservoir with clean water and
drain water through both faucets equally. Repeat at least 3
times. If an odor of bleach is present, continue to rinse until it
is gone.
2. Then remove drain plug from the back of the unit to drain
remaining water. If an odor of bleach is present, continue to
rinse until it is gone. Reinstall drain plug. See “Cleaning the
Interior” in Cleaning section.
3. Remove the reservoir plugs from the reservoir vent and inlet
holes, and reinstall the baffle.
4. Install a clean water bottle. See “Changing a Water Bottle.”
5. Clean faucets and the water cooler exterior with a damp
cloth.
6. Check that water flows freely from faucets.
7. Press the power button on the front of unit so the green
power light remains lit.
Storing
If you will be away from your water cooler for an extended period
of time, unplug the power cord, remove the water bottle, empty
the reservoir, and completely drain the water line. (See “Cleaning”
for drain plug removal.)
A. Back of water cooler
B. Drain plug cover screw
C. Drain plug cover
D. Drain plug
A
B
C
D
A. Insert the baffle and turn clockwise to position.
B. Insert the baffle supply collar and turn clockwise to
position.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install bottles.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
