Elkay 4409BF Installation Manual
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Owners Manual
Model 4409BF
Wall Mounted Tubular Bottle Filling Fountain
INSTALLER
4409BF 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
ELECTROLYSIS 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. The fully assembled 4409BF fountain weighs 93 lbs. Please be considerate of weight when performing installation.
2. This fountain is to be mounted on a smooth, at, nished surface with adequate support structure. NOTE: Mounting
structure must be capable of supporting 300lb load on the fountain, in addition to the weight of the fountain itself.
3. Install shut-off valve on water supply. (Valve not furnished)
4. Locate and install fountain using 3/8" minimum fasteners. (Fasteners not furnished).
5. Connect water supply and fountain drain. Water connection and drain must comply with local codes.
6. 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 pressures
lower than 20 PSI or higher than 105 PSI is not covered by warranty.
7. Water supply 3/8" O.D. unplated copper tube. Waste 1-1/2" IPS. Contractor to supply waste trap and service stop valve in
accordance with local code.
8. 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.
9. Connect fountain to supply line with a shut-off 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, approximatel 3/4" (See Fig. 2). DO NOT SOLDER TUBES INSERTED INTO THE STRAINER AS DAMAGE TO
THE O-RINGS MAY RESULT.
TROUBLE SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
ACTUATION OF QUICK CONNECT WATER FITTINGS:
Fountain is provided with lead-free connectors which utilize an o-ring water seal. To remove tubing from the tting, relieve
water pressure, push in on the gray collar while pulling on the tubing. (see Fig.2) To insert tubing, push tube straight into
tting until it reaches a positive stop, approximately 3/4".
1/4” O.D. TUBE
WATER INLET
TO COOLER
3/8” O.D. TUBE CONNECT
COLD WATER SUPPLY
NOTE: WATERFLOW
DIRECTION
BUILDING WATER
INLET
SERVICE STOP
(NOT FURNISHED)
FIG 1 FIG 2
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OPERATION OF QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS
OPERATION OF QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS
SIMPLY PUSH IN
SIMPLY PUSH IN
TUBE TO ATTACH
TUBE TO ATTACH
A B C
TUBE IS SECURED
TUBE IS SECURED
IN POSITION
IN POSITION
B CA
PUSH IN COLLET
PUSH IN COLLET
TO RELEASE TUBE
TO RELEASE TUBE
PUSHING TUBE IN BEFORE
PUSHING TUBE IN BEFORE
PULLING IT OUT HELPS TO
PULLING IT OUT HELPS TO
RELEASE TUBE
RELEASE TUBE
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