POU Installation Guidelines
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TECHNICAL
BULLETIN
OAS0019C
111107
OAS0019C
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The European Point of Use Water Distribution Association (EPDWA) provides formal
Hygiene Awareness and Installation training courses. All staff involved in the
installation and sanitising of POU water coolers for an EPWDA member company
must receive this training.
The purpose of this training program is to provide an overview of POU systems
offered by OASIS and an introduction to the basic guidelines that should be followed
when installing an OASIS water cooler onto an existing mains water system.
It is recommended that all companies undertake the necessary EPDWA training
courses to help maintain the professional image of the industry
Installation Guidelines:
A documented site survey must be conducted prior to installing a cooler in a facility.
Copies of all surveys should be held at the installer’s premises. The purpose of the
survey is to ensure that the cooler is installed in a suitable location.
The general guidelines below should be followed:
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The cooler must be located on a floor that is smooth, level and easily
cleaned.
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Do not locate the cooler in direct sunlight.
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Do not locate the cooler next to a radiator.
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Do not locate the cooler within or directly adjacent to toilet facilities.
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Do not locate the cooler in constantly damp areas, beneath dripping pipes,
or where water may collect underfoot.
The survey should examine the following:
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Location of electrical supply
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The cooler should be installed no more than 2 meters from the nearest
electrical socket.
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It should be possible to access the plug when the cooler is in its final
position
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Location of potable mains water supply
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The cooler must be attached to a potable mains water source
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The length of small bore tubing (usually
¼
”) used to connect the cooler
to the mains water supply should be kept to a minimum and must not
exceed 20 meters.
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If the planned cooler location is more than 20 meters from the
connection point to the mains supply, then a new mains water feed will
have to be added to the supply
