
P1PVKY / P1PVCDKY
Installation& Service Instructions
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Cooler Installation:
The EuropeanPointof Use Water Distribution Association(EPDWA) provides formalHygiene
Awareness andInstallation trainingcourses. Allstaff involved inthe installationandsanitisingof POU
watercoolers foranEPWDAmember companymust receive this training.
The purpose of thistrainingprogram is toprovide anoverview of POU systemsoffered byOASISand
anintroductiontothebasic guidelinesthatshouldbe followedwheninstallinganOASIS watercooler
onto anexistingmains watersystem.
Itis recommendedthatallcompaniesundertake thenecessaryEPDWA trainingcourses tohelpmaintain
the professional image of theindustry
A documentedsite surveymustbe conductedpriortoinstallinga cooler ina facility. Copies of all
surveys should be held at the installer’s premises. The purpose of the surveyis to ensure thatthe cooler
is installedinasuitable location.
The general guidelines belowshouldbe followed:
•The coolermustbelocatedona floorthatissmooth, level andeasilycleaned.
•Do not locate the cooler indirectsunlight.
•Do not locate the cooler next to a radiator.
•Do not locate the cooler within ordirectlyadjacent totoiletfacilities.
•Do not locate the cooler in constantlydampareas, beneathdrippingpipes, or where water may
collectunderfoot.
The surveyshould examine the following:
•Locationof electricalsupply
oThe cooler shouldbe installedno more than2meters from the nearestelectricalsocket.
oItshouldbe possible toaccess the plugwhenthe cooleris initsfinal position
•Locationof potable mainswater supply
oThe cooler mustbeattachedto a potable mainswater source
oThe length of small bore tubing(usually ”)used to connectthe coolertothe mains
watersupply shouldbe kepttoa minimum andmustnotexceed20meters.
oIf the plannedcooler location is more than 20meters fromthe connectionpoint tothe
mains supply, thena newmains waterfeedwillhavetobe addedtothesupply
Fittings:
Allfittings andpipeworkusedtoattachthe watercoolertothe mainswater supplymustbe approved to
the relevantlocalstandards. Itis recommendedthat fittings approved totheWater Supply(Water
Fittings) regulations inthe UKare used. Suchfittings will be approved by WRAS orKIWA.
These fittings canbe purchasedfrom OASIS or OASIScanreferyou toreputable suppliers of Point-of-
Use parts inyour marketplace.