Elkay 4590-FTN Installation Manual
4590_FTN
Owners Manual
Model 4590
Floor Mount Barrier Free Stone Fountain
INSTALLER
4590 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 ST ARTING THE
INST ALLATION. CHECK YOUR INST ALLATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
PLUMBING , ELECTRICAL, AND OTHER APPLICABLE CODES. After installation, leave these instructions with the Fountain for future reference.
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
WA TER LINES IS A COMMON PROCEDURE. THIS GROUNDING MA Y BE IN THE BUILDING OR MA Y
OCCUR A WA Y FROM THE BUILDING . THIS GROUNDING CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL FEEDBACK
INTO A FOUNT AIN, CREA TING AN ELECTROL YSIS WHICH CAUSES A METALLIC T ASTE OR AN
INCREASE IN THE MET AL CONTENT OF THE WA TER. THIS CONDITION IS A VOIDABLE BY USING
THE PROPER MA TERIALS AS INDICA TED. ANY DRAIN FITTINGS PROVIDED BY THE INSTALLER
SHOULD BE MADE OF PLASTIC TO ELECTRICALL Y ISOLA TE THE FOUNT AIN FROM THE BUILDING
PLUMBING SYSTEM.
1. 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.
2. Connecting lines to be made of unplated copper and should be thoroughly flushed 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.
3. Connect fountain to supply line with a shut-off valve and install a 3/8" unplated copper water line between the valve and the cooler . Remove any
burrs from outside of water line. Push the tubes straight into the fittings 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 .
4. These products are designed to operate on 20 psig to 105 psig supply line pressure. If inlet pressure is above 105 psig, a pressure regulator must
be installed in the supply line. Any damage caused by reason of connecting this product to supply line pressures lower than 20 psig or higher
than 105 psig is not covered by warranty .
96627C (Rev. SIC - 6/06)
4590_FTN
ROUGH-IN DRAWING
START UP
1. This fountain is to be mounted on a smooth, flat, finished
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-off valve on water supply . (valve not furnished)
4. Locate and install fountain using 3/8" minimum screws or
bolts. (Screws or bolts not furnished)
CAUTION: This fountain is rated for inlet water pres
sure of 20-105 PSI. A pressure reducing regulator
should be used if the inlet water supply exceeds
105PSI.
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.
96627C (Rev. SIC - 6/06)
PAGE 2
1/4" O.D. TUBE
WATER INLET
TO COOLER
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
3/8" O.D. UNPLATED
COPPER TUBE CONNECT
COLD WA TER SUPPLY
NOTE: WA TER FLOW
DIRECTION
BUILDING WATER INLET
SERVICE STOP
(NOT FURNISHED)
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