Plumbing The Machine - VKI Technologies Eccellenza Express Operating Manual

Plumbing the Machine

Installation of this equipment must comply with all local, state/provincial
and federal plumbing codes. It is the responsibility of the installer (and
not VKI Technologies) to research and to comply with all of these codes.
NOTE: When installing the Eccellenza Express onto a cabinet or countertop,
ensure that the machine is level. This is done by adjusting the levelers (legs) at
the bottom of the machine.
1. Specifications and Limitations:
The total overall length of installed section of water tubing should never exceed 25 feet
(7.6 meters) per unit. In the event more than 25 feet (7.6 meters) of conduit tubing is
required, as measured from the water supply connection (building plumbing) to the
brewing equipment or cooler unit, customer will be required to sign a waiver document
thus releasing the Van Houtte group of companies from any and all responsibility in the
event damage is incurred as a result of a water leak from installed water tubing and/or
fittings and/or equipment.
2. Water Supply & Tubing - Material Requirements (Conforms to NSF-51 & NSF-61):
NOTE: The main water supply pressure must be between a minimum of 20 psi and a
maximum of 100 psi.
Water supply connection (building plumbing to water tubing conduit):
► PREFERENCE: 2" copper shunt & compression tee fitting (multi unit location)
► ALTERNATE: Self-piercing valve (single unit locations only)
Water tubing (water supply to water filter – water filter to brewing equipment):
► NSF CERTIFIED: 3/8" I.D. Reinforced PVC Beverage grade hose tubing
NOTE: If as a result of either building or municipal codes or both, that a copper
conduit
responsible for providing required copper tubing length according to the
customer site's needs along with a shut-off valve for each individual unit to
be installed at said location.
3. Water Filter - Material Requirements (Conforms to NSF-42 & NSF-53):
Water filter & filter head:
► NSF CERTIFIED: EVERPURE 4H, or 4K-Plus, or 2K-Plus, or OCS
filters must be purchased from an approved Van Houtte supplier).
► An Everpure QL3 head with integrated shut-off valve must be installed
NOTE: Accessibility to shut-off valve(s) must be provided and explained to
customer in the event water supply to brewing or cooler equipment must
be shut off.
connection is deemed
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