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Benchy Sparkling - Instruction Manual
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KL20671
Instruction Manual
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WARNING
IF THE BENCHY HAS JUST BEEN MOVED DO NOT TURN ON UNLESS IT HAS
BEEN STANDING UPRIGHT FOR 24 HOURS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID
WARRANTY. STAND THE BENCHY IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION FOR 24 HOURS
BEFORE PLUGGING INTO THE MAINS SOCKET
WARNING
PERFORM A PRESSURE /LEAK TEST PRIOR TO USE
WARNING
ENSURE THAT THERE IS ALWAYS ATLEAST 100MM OF CLEARANCE ON EACH
SIDE OF THE BENCHY TO ALLOW ADEQUATE AIRFLOW. NOT ALLOWING
ADEQUATE VENTILATION WILL REDUCE PERFORMANCE, INCREASE POWER
CONSUMPTION AND VOID WARRANTY
WARNING
DO NOT EXCEED GAS PRESSURE AND WATER PRESSURE STATED ON THE
DATE PLATE
WARNING
ONLY CLEAN PRODUCT LINES WITH COLD TO WARM WATER. DO NOT USE
HOT WATER TO CLEAN THE PRODUCT LINES.

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Important
Before Installation:
1. Let the Benchy Sparkling sit for at least 24 hours after delivery or after sitting on its side
before turning the unit on.
2. Ensure the under-counter cupboard or bench top can support the weight of the Benchy
Sparkling when full of water. It is estimated to weigh approximately 40 kg when full.
3. Ensure there is adequate ventilation (at least 100mm on each side of the Benchy Sparkling).
4. Complete the installation check list.
Do not exceed the pressures which are stated on the data plate.
Do not set the reservoir temperature to below 2°C
Conduct a leak test upon initial setup and every time your CO2 cylinder is swapped.
Installation Check List
I have checked that the under-counter space or bench top can support the weight of the unit
when full.
I have ensured there is a minimum of 100mm clearance on each side of the unit.
I have stood the unit upright for minimum 24 hours before switching on.
I have ensured the mains water supply and CO2 gas supply remain off during assembly.
I have ensured the mains water is off and the system is completely depressurised prior to
removing any hosing from push in fittings.
I have set the reservoir temperature to 2°C or greater
I have not exceeded the pressures which are stated on the data plate on the unit.
I have read and followed the instruction manual in its entirety and will now conduct a leak test
prior to leaving the unit unattended.
WARNING
DO NOT LIFT THE BENCHY SPARKLING WHILE THE RESERVOIR IS FULL

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Sight Glass Assembly
Firmly push the two 3/8”duotight tee pieces (KL07023) onto the push fit tubes on the
front of the Benchy Sparkling and push your sight tube into each of the duotight tee
pieces as shown to the right. Confirm this is held in place securely by pulling on the
duotight fittings and ensure they are locked in place. Then, push a 3/8” plug (KL06965)
into each of the duotight tee pieces.
To remove the plug/hose from the duotight tee piece, push the collar on the tee piece
in towards the fitting as you pull the plug/hose out of the tee piece.
Filling the Reservoir
After the sight glass has been installed the reservoir can be filled with water tap water.
Do not fill the reservoir with glycol as dropping the temperature to below 0°C will
freeze the water inside the carbonation keg.
The reservoir can easily be accessed flipping the top plate closest to the sight glass over. Add water
to the reservoir using a jug or funnel as shown below until the cooling coils are completely
submerged. Check for any leaks after filling.

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Figure 1. Benchy Sparkling Under Counter Plumbing Diagram
KL06224/KL06231
KL07429
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KL07429
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KL06224 / KL06231
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KL06224
KL07481
KL07481
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KL06224
KL06224
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Benchtop Dispensing –Shank and Tap Installation
The Benchy Sparkling can be tucked away cleanly under a counter and sparkling and still water
dispensed through taps which are built into your benchtop or it can be displayed and used on the
bench top as a benchtop sparkling and still water dispenser.
To use the Benchy Sparkling as a benchtop dispenser it requires the sparkling water OUT and cold
still water OUT lines to be redirected to shanks and taps inserted into the front of the Benchy
Sparkling.
The following items (sold separately) are suggested to operate the Benchy Sparkling as a bench top
dispenser:
2 x Shanks with 8mm OD duotight fittings
2 x NukaTap Flow Control (KL15523)
2 x Tap Handles (KL01373)
A sharp Stanley knife or a 2 in 1 tube cutter (KL07689) will also be required to shorten the length of
the sparkling water OUT and cold still water OUT tubing.
Shank and Tap Installation
1. Remove the two plastic plugs on the front of the Benchy Sparkling by pinching the raised
clips on the back of the plugs together.
2. Insert the shank into the pre-cut hole.
3. Secure the shank with a 5/8” nut internally and firmly tighten the duotight fitting onto the
short shank thread.
4. Tighten the shank collar onto your tap firmly with a 7 in 1 tool (KL07672).

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Redirect the sparkling water OUT and cold still water OUT tubing
1. Ensure mains water and CO2gas supply are turned off or disconnected and the soda
carbonator keg is completely depressurised before removing any tubing from the push in
fittings.
2. Remove the 4mm x 8mm EVABarrier tubing from the bulkhead of the sparkling water OUT
and cold still water OUT push in fittings on the back of the Benchy Sparkling. To correctly
remove the tubing from the push in fitting refer to the push in fittings instructions below
3. Insert and secure a shank into each of the precut holes on the front of the Benchy Sparkling.
Screw the shank collar onto each tap and tighten firmly using a 7 in 1 tool.
4. Cut down the EVABarrier tubing using a sharp Stanley knife or 2 in 1 tube cutter such that
the length is long enough to reach to the shank. Ensure the tubing is cut cleanly and straight
with no burs.
5. Insert the sparkling water OUT and cold still water OUT tubing securely into the duotight
fittings on the back of the shanks. To correctly insert the tubing into the duotight fitting refer
to the push in fittings instructions below.
Remove hose from push in fitting 2 and 3

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Removal of EVABarrier Tubing from push in Fittings
1. Remove the blue locking circlip on the collet of the push in fitting.
2. Press the collet into the push in fitting and at the same time pull back on the hose.
A 7 in 1 spanner tool (KL07672) can also be used to remove hosing from push in fittings by
inserting the hose into the groove using the tool to press in on the collet as the hose is pulled
back on.
Insertion of EVABarrier Tubing into push in Fittings
Benchy Sparkling - Under bench dispensing
Benchy Sparkling - Benchtop dispensing
with hosing rerouted

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1. Use a sharp knife or 2 in 1 tube cutter to ensure the tube has a clean, straight cut with no
burs. Do not cut at an angle.
2. Push the tube into the push in fitting ensuring that the tubing is pushed in past the o-ring to
its full depth.
3. Check for a good connection by gently pulling back on the tube. If the tube comes out of the
push in fitting, reinsert into the fitting ensuring the tube is pushed far enough into the
fitting.
Dispensing Sparkling Water and Cold Still Water –Under Counter
The Benchy Sparkling is ideal for dispensing both sparkling water and cold still water from the one
compact unit.
Sparkling Water Plumbing
Insert 4mm x 8mm ID EVA Barrier hosing (sold separately KL06224) into the sparkling water OUT
push in fitting (outlet 3 in Figure 1). Attach this 4mm x 8mm ID EVA Barrier Tube to your sparkling
water tap.
If your tap features a 6.3mm OD fitting then the 4mm x 8mm ID EVA Barrier hosing can be stepped
down to 4mm x 6.35mm (1/4 inch) PE water line (KL11143) using a duotight 6.35mm x 8mm reducer
(KL07481) sold separately.
Cold Still Water Plumbing
Insert 4mm x 8mm ID EVA Barrier hosing into the cold still water OUT push in fitting (outlet 2 in
Figure 1). Attach this 4mm x 8mm ID EVA Barrier Tube to your cold still water tap.
Dispensing Sparkling Water Only –Under Counter
The Benchy Sparkling can also be used to dispense only sparkling water if preferred. To achieve this,
simply plug the cold still water OUT push in fitting with an 8mm plug (KL06958).

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Mains Water Installation
Before connecting your mains water up to the Benchy Sparkling ensure that the sparkling water and
cold-water outlets are connected to a tap or plugged and all push in fittings are connected and all
hosing is secure.
IMPORTANT: For first time setup, keep the mains water supplying the Benchy Sparkling off until
the unit has been connected to all dispensing taps and CO2.
An easy way to redirect your mains water is to install a diverter valve with ¼ inch push in fitting
(KL17756) onto your mains water supply valve which has a ½ inch thread. 4mm x 6.35mm (1/4 inch)
PE water line (KL11143) is suggested to be used between the diverter and the Benchy sparkling.
It is suggested that the pressure of your mains water supply is reduced to 15psi higher than the
pressure set on the CO2 regulator. To reduce the mains water pressure, we would recommend using
an inline regulator with a 0-150 psi mini gauge (KL15035 and KL15011). It is also suggested that a
check valve is placed between the mains outlet and the soda carbonator. We recommend using a
duotight check valve that is easy to install in line with your hosing (KL07047).
Push your water line securely into the water inlet push in fitting on the Benchy Sparking (Inlet 4 in
Figure 1).
CO2Gas Cylinder and Regulator Installation
Tightly connect a type 30 regulator (KL07429) to your CO2 cylinder (KL01489 or KL01496) and ensure
the regulator pressure adjustment knob is turned completely counter clockwise to set the pressure
at 0psi. Push 8mm OD EVA Barrier tubing into the duotight fitting on the regulator and then push
this tubing into the gas inlet push in fitting on the Benchy Sparkling (Inlet 1 in Figure 1).
IMPORTANT: After you have attached your Benchy Sparkling to your dispensing taps and
connected your Gas supply and mains water supply EVA Barrier hosing to the push in fittings on
the unit it is important to perform a leak test on the system. Failure to do so could result in your
CO2 cylinder emptying faster than expected or water leaks occurring.
Leak Testing
It is essential to perform a pressure (leak) test prior to dispensing any sparkling or cold still water
from the Benchy Sparkling and every time your CO2 cylinder is swapped.
The Benchy Sparkling needs to be pressure tested to a pressure that is at least 1.5 times the pressure
that will be used for dispensing. For example, if your dispensing pressure is 50 psi then the pressure
test should be conducted at around 75psi.
A pressure test can be conducted via multiple methods which are outlined below. It is a good idea to
perform both of the pressure test methods to be certain the system is holding pressure:
1. Pressure decay test
Step 1. Ensure mains water into the Benchy Sparkling is turned off, the regulator adjustment knob is
turned fully counter clockwise and the unit is connected too all dispensing taps.

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Step 2. Set the pressure on the regulator to 1.5 times the dispensing pressure by turning the
adjustment knob on the regulator clockwise.
Step 3. Turn the gas cylinder off and leave to sit for a few hours (overnight is preferred). Then check
if the pressure on the regulator has decreased from the set pressure.
If the pressure has dropped then this indicates that there is a leak in the system. The source of this
leak needs to be determined and fixed before proceeding.
2. Bubble (Air-leak) test
Step 1. Ensure mains water into the Benchy Sparkling is turned off, the regulator adjustment knob is
turned fully counter clockwise and the unit is connected too all dispensing taps.
Step 2. Fill the reservoir with water until the cooling coils are submerged.
Step 3. Set the pressure on the regulator to 1.5 times the dispensing pressure by turning the
adjustment knob on the regulator clockwise.
Step 4. Spray all connections with soapy water and look for the formation of bubbles. This includes
all push fit connections and connections between the regulator and CO2 cylinder.
If bubbles are formed at any of these connections this indicates a leak which needs to be fixed.
Step 5. Look for the formation of bubbles in the water in the reservoir. Air bubbles being formed in
the reservoir indicates a leak from the 2L Ball lock keg inside the reservoir.
Adjusting the Reservoir Set Temperature
The reservoir ideally should be set at 2°C to ensure the sparkling/still water within the soda
carbonator keg is cold without freezing the reservoir or carbonated water.
The reservoir should not be set below 2°C as there is a risk of the water freezing which can
damage the Benchy Sparkling.
To change the reservoir set temperature refer to the following instruction manual.
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Benchy Sparkling Initial Startup Procedure
1. Ensure the mains water supply and CO2 gas supply are turned off and the Benchy Sparkling
is connected to your dispensing taps.
2. Set the pressure on your CO2 regulator to your desired carbonation level (30-50psi). A
higher gas pressure correlated to a higher carbonation level and fizzier water.
3. Turn your mains water supply on and set the water pressure using an inline regulator to
about 10-15 psi higher than the pressure set on your CO2 regulator.
4. Open your taps for a few seconds to purge any air which is in the hosing between the
Benchy Sparkling and the tap.
5. Enjoy a continuous supply of cold soda water and cold still water.
Expected time to carbonate after initial setup
After setting up your soda carbonator it may take up to 24 hours for the water to be fully
carbonated.
Plumbing options without access to a mains water supply
If you do not have access to a mains water supply for example if you are using tank water or bore
water, we would suggest using a 12V self-priming diaphragm pump to increase the water pressure to
15 psi above the pressure on your regulator. It is suggested that the pump you choose has an output
pressure of at least 80psi and it has an auto pressure switch. The auto-pressure switch ensures that
the pump provides a constant water pressure and switches off once that pressure is reached.
Warranty (Australia)
The Benchy Sparkling comes with a 12-month Warranty when sold in Australia.
Warranty does not cover product failure as a result of installation or operating procedure not in
accordance with installation and operating guidelines as described in the instruction manual.
To lodge a warranty claim in Australia please forward as many visual pieces of supporting
information and a detailed description of your issue to
If you purchased your unit from an international distributor, you will be required to go through their
warranty claims process.
For a full terms and conditions, please visit our website here -> Terms & Conditions