Avalon A9 User manual

A few simple steps to ensure
perfect water, every time.

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Use and Care Guide
MODEL: A9
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The ltration of this product conforms to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for the reduction
of Chlorine taste and odor, nominal particulate class I, lead and cysts. (Listed
as model Avalon A4FILTER & Avalon A5FILTER).
Conforms to NSF/ANSI 372

Contents
About Your Water Cooler
Meet Your Avalon Product
Part Names
Control Panel
Tech Specs
Filter Function Introduction
Getting Started
Unpacking
Installation (Under the Sink)
Installation (Refrigerator Water Line)
Flushing Filters
Finishing Water Cooler Installation
Installing and Removing the Drip Tray
User Guide and Maintenance
Replacing the Filters
Leak Detection
Cleaning
Rinsing, Cleaning, and Draining
Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Safety
1-2
3-4
10
11-12
13
14-15
16-19
20
22-24
25
34-35
27-30
31-32
37-38
5-6
7
8

1
Three Way
Plastic Adapter
PE Tubing (20')
Meet Your Avalon Product
Inside the box, you’ll find:
Metal Adapter with
Valve
Carbon Block Filter Sediment Filter
Filter Flushing
Adapter
Valve and
Tube Assembly
About Your Water Cooler

2
Meet Your Avalon Product
Attractive Design Custom Temperature Dual Stage Filtration
Modern countertop
design with electric
touch controls
Piping hot,
room temperature,
or crisp cold water
Double the filtration
for twice the peace
of mind
Worry-Free Cleaning
Self-cleaning UV
function for
longer lasting
water purification
NSF Certified Filters
We meet strict
standards for public
health protection
UL Listed
We design
& manufacture
with your safety
in mind
Energy Star Approved
Saves the
environment
& your wallet
Child Safety Feature
Ensures safe hot
water flow for the
entire family
About Your Water Cooler

3
Part Names
1. Display Panel
6. Fan
9. Heating Switch
15. Hot Drain
16. Cold Drain 17. Power Cord 10. Water Inlet
2. Top Cover
3. Drip Tray
4. Water Spout
8. Cooling Switch
Front
Back
Push Connect Ring
About Your Water Cooler

4
14. Carbon Block Filter
14. Filter Reset Button
13. Sediment Filter
Right
Part Names
About Your Water Cooler

5
Control Panel
Hot Water Button
Touch to illuminate, then touch and hold the dispense button for a continuous
flow of water. You will need to keep your finger on the dispense button until you
want the flow to stop.
Room Temperature Water Button
Touch to illuminate, then touch and hold the dispense button for a continuous
flow of water. You will need to keep your finger on the dispense button until you
want the flow to stop.
Cold Water Button
Touch to illuminate, then touch and hold the dispense button for a continuous
flow of water. You will need to keep your finger on the dispense button until you
want the flow to stop.
Replace Filter Indicator
When the filters are active, the indicator will be lit up. Once the filters are near
their expiration, the indicator will flash. When the filters’ lifetime are up, the filter
indicator will continue to blink and the machine will beep to let you know that
the filters need to be changed.
After installation and powering on the unit, allow 5 minutes for the water to fill inside the machine.
After 5 minutes, you will need to hold down the dispense button for 1 minute for both hot and cold
water in order for water to dispense when using the machine for the first time as the water needs
to be siphoned into the hot and cold tanks.
About Your Water Cooler

6
Self-Cleaning Indicator
The internal water reservoir has a self-sanitizing UV LED bulb that will sanitize any water
entering the machine. This also helps prevent any bacteria from building up inside the
machine. The UV will turn on and o automatically and this indicator will let you know
when it is sanitizing.
Dispense Button
Touch this button to dispense water. You will need to hold your finger on this button for the
continuous flow of water. When you release your finger, the flow will stop.
Control Panel
About Your Water Cooler
UV

7
Tech Specs
Model A9
Hot/Cold/Room Temp Output
Hot Water Capacity
Hot Tank Volume
Cold Water Capacity
Cold Tank Volume
Applicable Water Pressure
Applicable Water
Stage 1 Filtration
Stage 2 Filtration
Product Size
Packing Size
Net Weight/Gross Weight
Voltage/Frequency
Cooling Method
Heating Method
Heating Watts / Cooling Watts
Power Consumption
1.8L/min / 1.8L/min / 1.8L/min
4 L/H ( ≥ 185°F)
0.8 Liters
3 L/H ( ≤ 185°F)
1.2 Liters
0.1-0.4 MPa
Tap Water
Sediment Filter
Carbon Block Filter
21”(L)x11”(W)x16”(H)
22”(L)x16”(W)x25”(H)
30.85 lb / 33 lb
115 V 60Hz
Compressor
Internal Element
420W / 100W
555 W
About Your Water Cooler

8
Filter Function Introduction
Stage
Stage 1
Stage 2
Sediment Filter
Carbon Block Filter
Filter
Course filtration of raw water to
remove rust, dirt and sediment
Removes the water odor, residual
chlorine, organic matter,
and lead to improve taste
Function
About Your Water Cooler

Getting Started

10
Unpacking Your Avalon Water Cooler
Locating Dispenser
• Do NOT plug in the power cord yet.
• Place dispenser upright on a hard and level surface in a cool and shaded location near a
grounded wall outlet. Position the dispenser so there is about 4 inches of clearance from
the wall on the back and both sides.
Locating Accessories
• Unpack the product and install the drip tray by inserting it into place, see page 20.
Getting Started

11
Installation (Under the Sink)
Installing the Metal Adapter with Valve
2. Disconnect the current cold
water supply line under your sink.
3. Connect the Metal Adapter with
Valve between the cold water
supply line and cold water valve.
1. Turn o the current cold water supply
that is the source of water to your sink.
Getting Started

12
Installation (Under the Sink)
Installing the Metal Adapter with Valve
4. Remove the nut from the Metal Adapter
and insert the PE Tubing through the nut. Slide
the PE Tubing onto the protruding part of the
Adapter where the nut was located
until it reaches the threading.
5. Screw the nut tightly into place to keep the
PE Tubing securely connected to the Metal
Adapter with Valve. Make sure the Valve is
in the o position (perpendicular to the PE
Tubing).
Getting Started

13
Installation (Refrigerator Water Line)
Installing the Three Way Plastic Adapter
1. Turn o the current cold water supply
that is the source of water to your
refrigerator line.
3. Insert each cut end of the existing ¼”
tubing into one of the holes of the Three
Way Plastic Adapter.
2. Cut the current ¼” tubing that
is connected to the back of your
refrigerator or ice maker near the
end of it that is currently inserted
into the refrigerator.
4. Insert one end of the PE Tubing that is
supplied with the water cooler into the third
opening of the Three Way Plastic Adapter.
(Refrigerator
Water Line)
(Water
Source)
(Water Cooler)
Getting Started

14
Flushing Filters Prior to Use
Before continuing with installation, it is recommended
that you flush both filters for approximately 2 minutes.
1. Twist the sediment filter into the provided
Filter Flushing Adapter by rotating it clockwise.
3. Hold the filter with the Filter Flushing
Adapter in place over a sink. Turn the Valve of
the Metal Adapter at the water source to the
on position (the on position is parallel to the
Tubing) and allow the water to flow through
the adapter and the filter for approximately 2
minutes to flush the new filter.
2. Take the open end of the PE Tubing
that is now connected to your water
supply and insert it into the left inlet
hole on the Filter Flushing Adapter in
the direction of the arrow.
4. Turn the Valve of the Metal Adapter
at the water source back to the o
position, remove the filter from the
Filter Flushing Adapter.
Getting Started