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How do you adjust the water flow on an Elkay drinking fountain?
Locate the push button on the front of the drinking fountain 2. This contains a regulator screw. Place a small screwdriver in the hole of the button and turn the screw clockwise to increase the pressure and raise the stream height.
How do I increase the water pressure in my fountain?
Rotate the adjustment screw in a counterclockwise direction to increase water flow or in a clockwise direction to decrease water flow. Turn the screw in half-turn increments, and monitor what happens to the water pressure at the fountain head.
How do you stop a water fountain from running?
To turn it off simply turn the lever 90 degrees. When you have finished your fountain maintenance or an engineer has solved the issue then the valve is simply turned back into position allowing the water to enter the water fountain again.
How do I adjust the water pressure on my oasis fountain?
If adjustment is needed, insert 5/64 wrench approximately 1-1/8″ into bubbler nozzle opening until it bottoms out and is seated in adjustment screw. Turn adjustment screw clockwise to reduce stream height or counterclockwise to increase height.
How do you adjust the water pressure on a Halsey Taylor water fountain?
Flow is adjusted by removing cover and button on valve bracket, a clockwise adjustment to screwdriver slot increases the stream height. Reassemble cover and button. NOTE: Flow must be adjusted before push bar is installed.
Why is my water fountain not cold?
Condenser fins in front of the fan are covered with debris. Remove debris with compressed air or vacuum (may have caused overload, relay or compressor defect). Compressor is room temperature. Fan runs continuously.
How often should water fountains be cleaned?
We recommend that you clean your drinking water fountain at least once a day with a disinfectant cleaning solution. You should have a certified drinking fountain specialist perform a complete inspection of your unit every six months.
How do you turn on an outdoor water fountain?
Add a little bit of water to the water basin and then turn the pump on. Prime the pump so it will start circulating the water. As the water begins to flow, continue adding it until the bottom basin is almost full.
How to increase water pressure in an Elkay drinking fountain?
At some point, it may become necessary to increase the water pressure in an Elkay drinking fountain. Fortunately, doing so takes just a few moments. Locate the push button on the front of the drinking fountain 2. This contains a regulator screw.
How to adjust Press Bar on Elkay water cooler?
Remove the sealant and use Teflon tape or a compression fitting. If newly installed, you may also need to adjust the press bar adjustment screw. This is for EHF, WC, HAC, and EMABF Elkay water coolers. Refer to your unit’s manual for press bar adjustment screw directions and information.
Where can I find the parts for my Elkay fountain?
Most parts are model-specific so visit our complete Elkay Breakdowns page to find the correct part for your drinking fountain. Or, view the most commonly replaced parts page.
How to change the Elkay watersentry Plus filter?
When the filter status turns red, or when you know that the filter is due to be replaced then proceed in changing the filter. Remove the bottom access panel from the lower portion of the water cooler (the panel below the push buttons). Unplug the unit. Unscrew the old filter. Replace it with the new Elkay WaterSentry Plus filter.