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Installation and
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Manual

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Water
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Electrical
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Tools You Will Need
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Unpacking the Kit
What's in the Kit
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Troubleshooting
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Replacement Parts
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Installation and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents Declaration of Conformity Before You Begin – Installing the Machine Requirements for Installation Association Operating the Touch Control Mounting Dimensions Keypad Fontemagna Compact Only Recommendations for Safeguarding the Environment Operating Environment Programming the Touch Control Keypad Fontemagna Compact Only Explanation of Warning/Safety Icons Water...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Blubar Countertop and Fontemagna Compact Installation and Maintenance Manual Declaration of Conformity D.M. 174 Materials compliant for contact with drinking water This unit is intended for the dispensing of drinking water, and so the materials that enter into direct contact with water meet the criteria for food-grade components pursuant to the current legislation.
  • Page 3: Recommendations For Safeguarding The Environment

    For safety reasons keep the packaging material out of the reach and sight of children. Scrappage The Fontemagna Compact and Blubar Countertop water coolers are made using recyclable material. These units are marked in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
  • Page 4: Introduction

    The Fontemagna Compact and Blubar Countertop coolers bring contemporary style and state-of-the-art technology to commercial water dispensers. Fontemagna Compact combines precise pushbutton control with a sleek, minimalist design, while Blubar Countertop puts a modern spin on the traditional appeal of the hand- operated tap.
  • Page 5: Components Guide

    Components Guide Blubar Countertop Fontemagna Compact Removable top cover Lockable top cover Touch Control Tap – sparkling water keypad Tap – still water Drip tray Drip tray Thermostat Ice bank inlet Ice bank overflow Water inlet inlet Power switch Water inlet...
  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    Blubar Countertop and Fontemagna Compact Installation and Maintenance Manual Product Specifications Specification Blubar Countertop Fontemagna Compact Cooling capacity gal/h (lt/h) 20 (80) 20 (80) Continuous supply gal (lt) 12 (45) 12 (45) Cold water temperature 37.4°F – 50°F 37.4°F – 50°F (3°C –...
  • Page 7: Before You Begin - Requirements For Installation

    Before You Begin – Requirements for Installation Mounting Dimensions Over counter (includes 4" clearance on sides and back) Blubar Countertop Fontemagna Compact Depth Width Depth Width 27.2" (691mm) 26.1"(663mm) 26.6" (678mm) 22.2"(564mm) Height Height 34.4" (874mm) 34.4" (874mm) Footprint: Footprint: 14.2”...
  • Page 8: Operating Environment

    Blubar Countertop and Fontemagna Compact Installation and Maintenance Manual Operating Environment Install the machine in a clean, dry, well-ventilated room. It is designed to function correctly in environments with a temperature of 16°C to 32°C – Climatic Class N, (between 61°F and 90°F).
  • Page 9 Tools You Will Need (2) 8" adjustable wrenches (1) 12" adjustable wrench (1) 12" pipe cutter (1) 10" adjustable pliers (1) universal screwdriver (1) wire cutting pliers Unpacking the Kit Remove the front panel (labeled FRONT) and cover of the wooden packing case.
  • Page 10 Blubar Countertop and Fontemagna Compact Installation and Maintenance Manual What’s in the Kit (1) 10' coil water tubing 3/8” OD (blue) (1) CO regulator (1) supply hose 1/2 ips x 3/8 tube x 12” long PLUS (1) Blubar Countertop or Fontemagna Compact water cooler (2) 3/8"...
  • Page 11: Installing The Machine

    Installing the Machine CAUTION: Wear safety gloves when handling the machine. Metal edges are sharp, and touching them could result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION: Machine weighs more than 100 lbs (45 kg) when the ice bank is filled. Lifting without proper support could result in minor or moderate injury.
  • Page 12 Blubar Countertop and Fontemagna Compact Installation and Maintenance Manual 2. Cut, size and connect water and CO piping to fit your installation. NOTICE: The water pressure entering the machine must be between 14.5 psi (0.10 MPa) minimum and 51 psi (0.35 MPa) maximum. If the inlet water pressure is higher than 51 psi, the water pressure regulator supplied must be used.
  • Page 13 3. Fill the ice bank in your machine. Blubar Countertop Fontemagna Compact 1. Insert piping from water supply (A) into ice bank 1. Unlock and open the top cover using the inlet quick connect (B). supplied key (A). 2. Fill slowly until water reaches the maximum fill 2.
  • Page 14 1. Connect the power cable to the nearest socket. 2. On the Blubar Countertop, flip the power switch at the rear of the machine to the "I" position. On the Fontemagna Compact, press the power button at the top right of the Touch Control keypad. Refer to Components Guide on page 5.
  • Page 15 7. Purge the water lines. 1. Place receptacle beneath tap to catch dispensed water. Discard water as necessary. Blubar Countertop Fontemagna Compact Open both Press and hold taps dispensing button 2. Allow water to run continuously until flow is clear of air.
  • Page 16: Operating The Touch Control Keypad Fontemagna Compact Only

    Blubar Countertop and Fontemagna Compact Installation and Maintenance Manual Operating the Touch Control Keypad POWER POWER ROOM POWER SPARKLING COLD TEMPERATURE Fontemagna Compact Only STOP STOP ROOM SPARKLING COLD TEMPERATURE ROOM ENERGY SPARKLING COLD MESSAGE MESSAGE SAVING STOP TEMPERATURE STOP...
  • Page 17 POWER ROOM SPARKLING COLD TEMPERATURE STOP STOP ENERGY MESSAGE MESSAGE SAVING POWER To turn on Key Lock ROOM SPARKLING COLD TEMPERATURE STOP STOP Press and hold the Energy Saving button for more than POWER POWER ENERGY MESSAGE MESSAGE SAVING 4 seconds, until the machine beeps once. ROOM ROOM SPARKLING...
  • Page 18: Programming The Touch Control Keypad Fontemagna Compact Only

    Blubar Countertop and Fontemagna Compact Installation and Maintenance Manual Programming the Touch Control Keypad Fontemagna Compact Only POWER POWER By default, the Fontemagna Compact dispenses a single 7 oz (0.2 liter) serving when the upper dispensing button is pressed, and a 34 oz (1 liter) serving when the lower dispensing button is pressed. You can change the default...
  • Page 19: Routine Maintenance

    Do not use ... abrasive cleaners or abrasive pads, as these will scratch the surface of the product. Do not use ... a water jet. The Plexiglas facing on the Blubar Countertop may be cleaned with multi-use cleaners or dedicated glass cleaners.
  • Page 20 4. Place a receptacle under the still water dispenser and dispense continuously for a minimum of two gallons to purge air and fine carbon particles from filter. Sanitize the machine NOTICE: This operation must be carried out by your ELKAY reseller or by a qualified technician. When required Replace the UV lamp (Fontemagna Compact only) CAUTION: The light emitted by the ultra-violet lamp may cause serious burns to the eyes and skin.
  • Page 21 Set the thermostat COLDER 1. Set the thermostat between 5 and 6 to control the temperature of the ice bank. 2. If you want to avoid the formation of ice in the bank, turn the thermostat screw located on the back side of the machine at least 1/4 anti-clockwise. 1000002474 (Rev.
  • Page 22 Blubar Countertop and Fontemagna Compact Installation and Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action To Take No water dispense The main water valve is closed Open the valve The power switch is set to OFF Set the power switch to ON...
  • Page 23 Problem Possible Cause Action To Take Poor sparkling water quality Incorrect air gap in the carbonator Close the CO cylinder valve, pull up the ring on safety valve (on the carbonator bowl head) until all air gap is out Use of rinse aid or highly polished glass Avoid excessive use of rinse aid The CO regulator is set low...
  • Page 24 Blubar Countertop and Fontemagna Compact Installation and Maintenance Manual Problem Possible Cause Action To Take Noise/Vibration The ice bank is empty Fill the ice bank The agitator or the pump is not covered by Fill the ice bank water The copper tubing is vibrating against the...
  • Page 25 Power Switch for the Carbonation Chiller, Fontemagna Compact, and Blubar Countertop models 1000002626 Ice Bank Thermostat Ice Bank Thermostat for the Carbonation Chiller, Fontemagna Compact, and Blubar Countertop models 1000002627 Feet 4MA Feet for the Carbonation Chiller and Blubar Countertop models...

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