A few simple steps to ensure perfect water, every time.
Use and Care Guide MODELS: A8CTBOTTLELESSWHT • A8CTBOTTLELESSBLK Registration Please visit the website below to register your new water cooler within the first 30 days of purchase. Registration within the first 30 days will activate your one year warranty. www.avalonh2o.com/register-my-avalon-cooler Please keep your model number, order number and purchase date for future support. You can reach us at 1-800-256-0695.
Contents About Your Water Cooler Meet Your Avalon Product 1-2 Part Names 3-4 Indicator Lights 5 Tech Specs 6 Filter Function Introduction 7 Getting Started Unpacking Installation (Under the Sink) Installation (Refrigerator Water Line) 9 10-11 12 Flushing Filters 13-14 Finishing Water Cooler Installation 14-18 User Guide and Maintenance Replacing the Filters Leak Detection 20-22 23 Cleaning Activating Self-Cleaning Function Rinsing, Cleaning, and Draining Troubleshooting Safety 25 26-27 3
About Your Water Cooler Meet Your Avalon Product Inside the box, you’ll find: Adapter with Valve Valve and Tube Assembly 2 Filter Adapters Carbon Block Filter Sediment Filter 2 Small PE Tubing 2 Mounting Brackets PE Tubing (20') Three Way Plastic Adapter 1
About Your Water Cooler Meet Your Avalon Product 2 Attractive Design Custom Temperature Dual Stage Filtration Worry-Free Cleaning Built-in Nightlight Modern countertop design with press-paddle spouts Piping hot or crisp cold water Double the filtration for twice the peace of mind Self-cleaning ozone function for longer lasting water purification Makes late night water trips a breeze NSF Certified Filters UL Listed Energy Star Approved Child Safety Feature We meet strict standards for public
About Your Water Cooler Part Names 2. Heating Indicator Light 1. Power/Self-Cleaning Indicator Light 4. Nightlight 5. Child Safety Button 3. Cooling Indicator Light 8. Cold Water Spout 9. Cold Water Press Paddle 6. Hot Water Spout 7. Hot Water Press Paddle 10.
About Your Water Cooler Part Names 12. Filter Reset Switch 11. Filters 15. Nightlight Switch 16. Cooling Switch 17. Heating Switch 14. Self-Cleaning Switch 13. Condenser 18. Water Inlet 19. Power Cord 20.
About Your Water Cooler Indicator Lights Power/Self-Cleaning Indicator Light This light will remain steady on to indicate that the unit is plugged in and the power is on. When the unit is placed into self-cleaning mode this indicator light will blink until the cycle is complete. When the cycle is complete the light will return to steady on. Heating Indicator Light This light will indicate when the water is heating.
About Your Water Cooler Tech Specs 6 Model A8CTBOTTLELESSWHT • A8CTBOTTLELESSBLK Hot/Cold Temp Output 1.2L/min / 1.2L/min Hot Water Capacity 4 L/H ( ≥ 185°F) Hot Tank Volume 1.16 Liters Cold Water Capacity 2.5 L/H ( ≤ 47°F) Cold Tank Volume 3.6 Liters Applicable Water Pressure 0.1-0.4 MPa Applicable Water Tap Water Stage 1 Filtration Sediment Filter Stage 2 Filtration Carbon Block Filter Product Size 13”(L)x12”(W)x19”(H) Packing Size 16.18”(L)x15.07”(W)x28.
About Your Water Cooler Filter Function Introduction Stage Filter Function Stage 1 Sediment Filter Course filtration of raw water to remove rust, dirt and sediment Stage 2 Carbon Block Filter Removes the water odor, residual chlorine, organic matter, and lead to improve taste 7
Getting Started 8
Getting Started 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 • Open the top of the packaging and remove the top foam piece along with accessories and place them aside.
Getting Started Installation (Under the Sink) Installing the Metal Adapter with Valve 1. Turn off the current cold water supply that is the source of water to your sink. 3. Connect the Metal Adapter with valve between the cold water supply line and cold water valve. 10 2. Disconnect the current cold water supply line under your sink.
Getting Started 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 Metal 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 off position (perpendicular to the PE Tubing).
Getting Started Installation (Refrigerator Water Line) Installing the Three Way Plastic Adapter 1. Turn off the current cold water supply that is the source of water to your refrigerator line. 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. 3. Insert each cut end of the existing ¼” tubing into one of the holes of the Three Way Plastic Adapter. 4.
Getting Started Flushing Filters Prior to Use Before continuing with installation, it is recommended that you flush both filters for approximately 2 minutes. 1. Twist the filter into the provided Filter Flushing Adapter by rotating it clockwise. 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. 3. Hold the filter with the Filter Flushing Adapter in place over a sink.
Getting Started Flushing Filters Prior to Use 4. Turn the Valve of the Metal Adapter at the water source back to the off position, remove the filter from the Filter Flushing Adapter. 5. Remove the end of the PE Tubing from the Filter Flushing Adapter by pressing in on the push connect ring and pulling out the PE Tubing. Repeat steps 1-5 for flushing the Carbon Block Filter.
Getting Started Finishing the Water Cooler Installation Once you have flushed the filters and removed the filters and PE Tubing from the Filter Flushing Adaptor, you are ready to complete the installation process. 1. Locate the two black Mounting Brackets. Clip each bracket, one next to the other, onto the top of the back of the cooler by inserting the longer pegs upward into the slots of the condenser then click the shorter pegs into place. 2.
Getting Started Finishing the Water Cooler Installation 3. Locate the Valve and Tube Assembly. Connect the tube end of this assembly to the left insert on the left Filter Adapter. 5. Using the Small PE Tubing, connect the right side inlet of the first Filter Adapter to the left side inlet of the second Filter Adapter. 16 4. Connect the PE Tubing (20’), that is connected to the water source, to the open end of the Valve and Tube Assembly.
Getting Started Finishing the Water Cooler Installation 6. Remove the plug from the water inlet (#18) located on the back of the unit. To do this press on the push connect ring in towards the cooler and remove the plug at the same time. 7. Locate the second Small PE Tubing. Connect one end of the Small PE Tubing to the right side inlet of the right Filter Adapter. Connect the other end of that Small PE Tubing to the water inlet (#18). 8. Locate the valve on the Vale and Tube Assembly.
Getting Started Finishing the Water Cooler Installation 9. Locate the Adapter with Valve that is connected to the water source. Turn this valve to the on position (parallel to the PE Tubing) to allow the water to flow through. 10. After the installation of the water line and filters is complete, plug the power cord into a grounded wall outlet and begin to use the machine. Please allow the machine about 1015 minutes for the water to fill in the tanks before use. 15-20 min 11.
User Guide and Maintenance 19
User Guide and Maintenance Replacing the Filters 1. When lifetime of the filter is near its end, either by means of water flow or after 6 months time, the heating (#2) and cooling (#3) indicator lights will blink as a warning. When the filter lifetime is up, the heating (#2) and cooling (#3) indicator lights will continue to blink and the machine will beep to let you know that the filter needs to be changed. 20 2.
User Guide and Maintenance Replacing the Filters 3. Twist the expired filters to remove them from the Filter Adapters at the back on the unit. Insert the new filters into the Filter Adapters by twisting them into place and rotating them clockwise. Make sure the Sediment Filter is on the left and Carbon Block Filter is on the right. 4. Turn on the Valve that was previously shut off.
User Guide and Maintenance Replacing the Filters 5. After replacing the filters, press and hold the filter reset button (#12) located on the left side of the unit. Press and hold this button until the heating (#2) and cooling (#3) indicator lights stop blinking. 22 6. In order to flush the new filters, allow the water to flow from the cold water spout for approximately 2 minutes.
User Guide and Maintenance Leak Detection Our machines are equipped with a high-tech leak detector that will alert you of any potential leak. At the same time the machine will automatically shut off any intake of water to prevent a potential flood. In the event of a possible leak, power/self-cleaning indicator light (#1), the heating indicator light (#2) and cooling indicator light (#3) will start blinking and a beep will sound.
Cleaning 24
Cleaning Activating Self-Cleaning Function It is recommended that the self-cleaning feature is used once a week to sanitize the tanks and water lines. 1. To activate, press the self-cleaning switch (#14) and hold in the on (I) position for 5 seconds and release. The switch will immediately go back into the off (O) position. 2. The power/self-cleaning indicator light (#1) will begin to blink. This indicates the self-cleaning cycle is underway. 3.
Cleaning Rinsing, Cleaning, and Draining To prolong the lifetime of the machine, it is recommended that the unit be cleaned and sanitized manually about every six months. To clean the outside of the unit Use a disinfectant of your choice to wipe down the outside of the machine. Disinfectant does not come with this unit. It can be purchased separately from a local store. To rinse the inside of the unit The machine has been disinfected prior to departing from the factory.
Cleaning Rinsing, Cleaning, and Draining 3. Pour 0.6 gallons of clean water into the cold tank. (The cold water tank is the open cylinder that the white cover was removed from). 4. Place a large bucket beneath the drain outlet (#20) located on the back of the unit. Remove the drain cover and allow the water to drain from the unit. Water will start flowing as soon as the drain cover is removed. Caution: The dispenser will heat water to a temperature of approximately 185°F.
Cleaning Rinsing, Cleaning, and Draining 5. Once water is completely drained, reposition the drain cover, cold tank cover and the top cover. Ensure that the pipes and wires are connected properly and you may use the dispenser as normal.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your water cooler please see the following solutions. You can also view our trouble shooting videos at the website below. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. 1-800-256-0695 support@avalonh2o.com www.avalonh2o.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Indicator lights are flashing and unit is beeping If indicator lights #1, #2, #3 are flashing and the unit is making a slow beeping sound, it is alerting you that there may be a leak in the unit. Please refer to page 23. Please turn off the switches on the back of the unit and unplug the unit. Ensure that the bottom of the cabinet is completely dry. The sensor is located in the back left corner. Make sure there is no water on the sensor.
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Safety Safety To reduce risk of injury and property damage, user must read this entire guide before assembling, installing and operating the dispenser. Failure to execute the instructions in this manual can cause personal injury or property damage. This product dispenses water at very high temperatures. Failure to use this properly can cause personal injury.
Safety Safety • • • • • • • • • • • • 34 Ensure dispenser is unplugged prior to cleaning. Never allow children to dispense hot water without proper and direct supervision. Unplug unit to prevent unsupervised use by children. Service should be performed only by a certified technician. Warning: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
