A few simple steps to ensure perfect water, every time.
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Contents About Your Water Cooler Meet Your Avalon Product Part Names Indicator Lights Tech Specs Filter Function Introduction 1-2 3-4 5 6 7 Getting Started Unpacking Installation (Under the Sink) Installation (Refrigerator Water Line) Flushing Filters Finishing Water Cooler Installation Activating Heating and Cooling Installing and Removing the Drip Tray 9 10-11 12 13-14 15-16 17 18 User Guide and Maintenance Dispensing Water Touchless Dispensing Replacing the Filters Leak Detection 20 21 22-24 25-26
About Your Water Cooler Meet Your Avalon Product Inside the box, you’ll find: Metal Adapter with Valve PE Tubing (3/8” compression) (20’ length, 1/4” diameter) Carbon Block Filter Sediment Filter Filter Flushing Adapter Three Way Plastic Adapter (1/4”) 1
About Your Water Cooler Meet Your Avalon Product Attractive Design Custom Temperature Dual Stage Filtration Worry-Free Cleaning Built-in Nightlight Attractive stainless steel design with sleek electronic illuminated buttons Piping hot, cool, 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 Touch
About Your Water Cooler Part Names 1. Filter Indicator Light 2. Heating Indicator Light 3. Self-Cleaning Indicator Light Replace Filter Blinking = Heating Unlock Hot 4. Cooling Indicator Light Self Clean Blinking = Cooling 26. Touchless Sensor Cold 7. Cool Water Push Button 6. Hot Water Push Button 5. Child Safety Lock Push Button 8. Cold Water Push Button 9. Panel 10. Spout 11. Nightlight 12. Drip Tray 13. Filter Reset Button 14.
About Your Water Cooler Part Names 16. Nightlight Switch 17. Cooling Switch 15. Self-Cleaning Switch 18. Heating Switch 19. Power Cord 20. Drain Outlet 21. Condenser 22. Water Inlet 24. Electronic Leak Detection Sensor (inside unit) 23. Lower Drain Outlet 25.
About Your Water Cooler Indicator Lights Heating Heating Indicator Light This light will indicate when the water is heating. The light will blink while the water is heating and will turn off when it has reached the correct temperature of 185°F. Cooling Cooling Indicator Light This light will indicate when the water is cooling. The light will blink while the water is cooling and will turn off when it has reached the correct temperature of 47°F.
About Your Water Cooler Tech Specs Avalon Models A13-S • A13BLK-S Hot/Cold/Cool Output 1.8L/min / 2.2L/min / 2.0L/min Hot Water Capacity 4 L/H (≥ 185°F) Hot Tank Volume 1.16 Liters Cold Water Capacity 2.5 L/H ( ≤ 50°F) Cold Tank Volume 3.6 Liters Applicable Water Pressure 0.1-0.4 MPa Applicable Environment 39 ~ 104°F humidity ≤90% Applicable Water Tap Water TDS ≤ 350 ppm Applicable Water Temperature 41 ~ 100.
About Your Water Cooler Filter Function Introduction 7 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
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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 9 • Unpack the product and install the drip tray by inserting it into place, see page 18.
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. 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.
Getting Started Installation (Under the Sink) Installing the Metal Adapter with Valve 4. Remove the nut from the Metal Adapter with Valve 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. 11 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. 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 Adapter, you are ready to complete the installation process. 1. Remove the plug from the water inlet (#22) located on the back of the unit. To do this press on the push connect ring that is behind the plug. Push the open end of the PE Tubing into the water inlet (#22). Make sure the PE Tubing is tight and secure. 3.
Getting Started Finishing the Water Cooler Installation 4. Turn on the Valve that is located to the left of the filters inside of the cabinet (the on position is parallel to the PE Tubing). 5. After installation of the water line and filter is complete, plug the power cord into a grounded wall outlet and begin to use the machine. Please allow the machine about 10-15 minutes for the water to fill in the tanks before use. Continue on for instructions on usage.
Getting Started Activate Heating and Cooling Before turning on the heating (#18) or cooling (#17) switches, ensure water is already filling inside the inner tanks by dispensing a drop of water from the hot (#6) and cold (#8) push buttons. To activate the cold water, push the cooling switch (#17) into the on (I) position by pushing the top of the switch in. If you do not wish to have cold water you can leave the switch in the off (O) positon.
Getting Started Installing and Removing the Drip Tray No external drain is needed, the overflow will collect here. The red float will rise to indicate when the drip tray needs to be emptied. 1. To install the drip tray, simply slide it into the area at the top of the door until it snaps into place. 2. To remove the drip tray, place your fingers in the grid of thte drip tray with one hand and hold the door of the cooler shut with the other. 3. Gently pull the drip tray toward you to release it.
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User Guide and Maintenance Dispensing Water Cold Water Once you have turned the cooling switch (#17) into the on (I) position it will take initially 1 hour for the water to cool. During this time the cooling indicator light (#4) around the cold water button will blink. During this time the compressor could run continuously. This is normal. The light will be turned off when the cooling process is complete. 1. Position a bottle, glass, pitcher or cooking pot below the water spout (#10). 2.
User Guide and Maintenance Touchless Dispensing This model offers hands-free dispensing of cold water for a germ free experience. 1. Place the palm of your hand approximately 2 inches from the touchless sensor (#26). 2. After 1.5 seconds, the cold button (#8) will illuminate blue and cold water will automatically dispense. 3. To stop the dispensing, remove the palm of your hand and water will stop dispensing. 4.
User Guide and Maintenance Replacing the Filters 1. When lifetime of the filter is near its end, either by means of water flow or by means of 6 months time, the filter indicator light (#1) on the left side of the front panel will blink red as a warning. When the filter lifetime is up, the indicator light will be steady red and the machine will beep to let you know that the filter needs to be changed. Replace Filter Blinking = Heating Unlock Hot 2.
User Guide and Maintenance Replacing the Filters 3. Twist the expired filters to remove them. Insert the new filters into the Filter Adapters by twisting them into place and rotating them clockwise. 23 4. Turn on the Valve that was previously shut off. This Valve will be located at the connection to the water source or located to the left of the Sediment Filter.
User Guide and Maintenance Replacing the Filters 5. After replacing the filters, press and hold the Filter Reset Button (#13) located on the upper left side of the cabinet. Press and hold this button until the filter indicator light (#1) turns off. 6. In order to flush the new filters, follow the instructions on page 13 or allow the water to flow from the water spout (#10) for approximately 2 minutes until there is a flow of clear water.
User Guide and Maintenance Leak Detection Lock Hot Room Cold Our machines are equipped with a high-tech dual leak detection system 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, the hot water push button (#6), cool water push button (#7), and cold water push button (#8) will start blinking and a beep will sound.
User Guide and Maintenance Leak Detection 4 5 locking clip tubing Once the area and sensors are dry, you will need to release the water pressure from the mechanical leak detection sensor (#25). This can be done by removing the locking clip on the left side of the mechanical leak detection sensor (as shown in picture 4). Next you will need to remove the tubing that leads into the left side of the mechanical leak detection sensor (as shown in picture 5) by pressing in on the push connect ring.
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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 (#15) and hold in the on position for 5 seconds and release. The switch will immediately go back into the off position. 2. The self-cleaning indicator light (#3) 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.
Cleaning Cleaning To remove mineral deposits that may have built up inside the the cold tank, mix 4 L of water with 200 g of citric acid crystals (not included) or cleaning solution of your choice. 1. Unscrew the top cover and lift off the cold tank lid. 2. Put the mixture into the machine's cold tank and make sure the water can flow out of the spout (#10).
Cleaning Cleaning 3. Plug in the power cord and turn on (I) the heating switch (#18). Allow the water to heat for 15 minutes. 15 min 5. Drain the liquid from the drain outlet (#20), then flush with water two or three times by following the rinsing instructions above. Only disassemble parts mentioned to avoid damaging the machine. 33 4. Turn off (O) the heating switch (#18) and allow the liquid mixture to cool down for 20 minutes.
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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, #4 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 24.
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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 • • • • • • • • • • • • 39 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.
