6.4 Water connection
6.4.1 Water supply
Water connection standards and regulations
Make sure to comply with all national and state laws and regulations that apply to the water connec‐
tion, as well as with all applicable local requirements and regulations set forth by the relevant local wa‐
ter utilities and authorities. These include, but are not limited to:
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Latest edition of the International Plumbing Code published by the International Code Council (ICC)
or the Uniform Plumbing Code published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechan‐
ical Officials (IAPMO)
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The Food Service Sanitation Manual published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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The standards published by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)
The unit must be installed with an appropriate backflow preventer in order to comply with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Water connection configuration
The unit is designed for a permanent connection to the water supply via a connecting hose with a min‐
imum diameter of 1/2".
The following parts are required for a proper water connection.
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Two 3/4" water supply lines
Water quality and water hardness
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Ask your local water company for information regarding the quality and hardness of the water you
get or check the water quality as explained in 'Checking the Water Quality' on page 48.
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For information on the required properties for the drinking water used with the unit, please refer to
'Technical Data' on page 57 section.
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If required, use suitable water treatment solutions. These can include, for instance, installing a wa‐
ter filter and/or a full water treatment system.
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Follow the steps in the 'Checking the Water Quality' section in order to ensure that the required wa‐
ter quality values are met once the water goes through your water treatment system.
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