Installation Guide

10 Part Number STH14 9/10
Manitowoc Foodservice developed this manual as a
reference guide for the service agent and installer of
fountain equipment.
Fountain dispensing is the serving of a beverage (soft
drink, tea, or juice, etc.) from a dispenser that will chill
the product to an acceptable serving temperature for
the consumer.
The beverage, delivery system and dispenser can be
postmix or premix. The system may be an elaborate
system with most of the components in the back of the
store and the dispenser in the front. Fountain systems
could be a simple system with the complete system
under the counter where the dispenser is located.
Our goal is that this manual will remove some of the
confusion, and mystery of beverage dispensing
equipment while providing a general overview of
service to the equipment.
Dispensing Basics
WHAT IS CARBONATION
Carbonation is the process of mixing carbon dioxide
gas into a liquid (water). The resulting liquid is called
soda water or carbonated water. The carbon dioxide
gas is the bubbles you see when a carbonated
beverage (like soda) is dispensed.
Most cola, lemon-lime products, etc. are carbonated.
Normally teas, juices, etc. are noncarbonated.
Some beverage technicians refer to noncarbonated
water as sweet water.
WATER CHARACTERISTICS
Water makes up over 80% of the typical finished
beverage. The quality of this primary ingredient is of
utmost importance. You should use regular cold tap
water, not water that has been through a water
softener, conditioner, etc. Any off taste or color should
be treated by proper water filtration.
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