Elkay 4400BF Installation Manual

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Owners Manual

Model 4400BF

Floor Mount Tubular Bottle Filler Fountain

INSTALLER

4400BF Fountains are among the easiest to install Fountains on the market today.
To assure you install these models easily and correctly, PLEASE READ THESE
SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION. CHECK YOUR
INSTALLATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, AND OTHER
APPLICABLE CODES. After installation, leave these instructions with the Fountain for
future reference.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

ALL SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSON

IMPORTANT! INSTALLER PLEASE NOTE.

THE GROUNDING OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS TELEPHONE, COMPUTERS, ETC. TO WATER LINES
IS A COMMON PROCEDURE. THIS GROUNDING MAY BE IN THE BUILDING OR MAY OCCUR AWAY FROM THE
BUILDING. THIS GROUNDING CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL FEEDBACK INTO A FOUNTAIN, CREATING AN ELECTR OLYSIS
WHICH CAUSES A METALLIC TASTE OR AN INCREASE IN THE METAL CONTENT OF THE WATER. THIS CONDITION

IS AVOIDABLE BY USING THE PROPER MATERIALS AS INDICATED. ANY DRAIN FITTINGS PROVIDED BY

THE INSTALLER SHOULD BE MADE OF PLASTIC TO ELECTRICALLY ISOLATE THE FOUNTAIN FROM THE
BUILDING PLUMBING SYSTEM.

1. This fountain is to be mounted on a smooth, at, nished surface with adequate support structure. NOTE: Mounting
structure must be capable of supporting 300 lb. load on fountain.

2. Refer to rough-in for plumbing.

3. Install shut-o󰀨 valve on water supply. (Valve not furnished)

4. Locate and install fountain using 3/8" minimum fasteners. (Fasteners not furnished).

5. Prior to installing the Bottle Filler to the fountain, insert drain tube (Item # 4) by positioning the short end of drain pipe
through the mounting plate of bottle ller. Next, place the aesthetic collar (item # 15) onto the center mounting position of
the fountain ensuring the vertical edge of the collar is upright and the curved edge sits below the mounting surface. Mount
bottle ller to fountain with collar centered between the two pieces. Secure with supplied hardware.

6. Connect water supply and fountain drain. Water connection and drain must comply with local codes.

7. Turn on water supply and check all connections for leaks.

CAUTION: This fountain is rated for inlet water pressure of 20-105 PSI. A pressure reducing regulator should be used if the
inlet water supply exceeds 105 PSI. Any damage caused by reason of connecting this product to supply line

8. Water supply 3/8" O.D. unplated copper tube. Waste 1-1/4" IPS. Contractor to supply waste trap and service stop valve in

accordance with local code.

9. Connecting lines to be made of unplated copper and should be thoroughly ushed to remove all foreign matter before being

connected to fountain. This fountain is manufactured in such a manner that it does not in any way cause taste, odor, color,

or sediment problems.

10. Connect fountain to supply line with a shut-o󰀨 valve and install a 3/8" unplated copper water line between the valve and
the fountain. Remove any burrs from outside of water line. Push the tubes straight into the ttings until they reach a positive
stop, approximately 3/4" (See Fig. 2). DO NOT SOLDER TUBES INSERTED INTO THE STRAINER AS DAMAGE TO THE

O-RINGS MAY RESULT.

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