Over the coming weeks and months there maybe longer periods of time where water dispensing equipment is unused. In this case, please carry out the following steps to decommission your machine(s):

Drinks Machines
How To Temporarily Decommission Your Water Coolers

Plumbed-In (mains fed) Water Coolers

1. Short Term Shutdown (1 – 4 Weeks)

  • Turn off water supply
  • Leave machine switched on
  • Before resuming use, draw off all water
  • Turn water supply on and allow machine to refill
  • Draw off 3 litres from each tap to flush the system

2. Occupied Premises

If the premises are being monitored and there is a caretaker in regular attendance, the machine can be left with both the power and the water switched on.

On a weekly basis draw off 3 litres of water from each tap on each machine to ensure a continuous fresh flow of water.

3. Extended Shutdown (4 Weeks +)

  • Turn off both power and water
  • Draw off all the water from each tap until the machine is fully drained
  • Upon recommissioning, turn on both power and water and allow machine to fill
  • Draw off 5 litres of water from each tap to thoroughly flush the system.

Bottled Water Coolers

1. Short Term Shutdown (1 – 4 Weeks)

  • Leave machine switched on
  • Before resuming use, draw off 3 litres from each tap to flush the system
  • Replace the 19L bottle if required

2. Occupied Premises

If the premises are being monitored and there is a caretaker in regular attendance, the machine can be left in normal operation

On a weekly basis draw off 3 litres of water from each tap on each machine to ensure a continuous fresh flow of water.

3. Extended Shutdown (4 Weeks +)

  • Turn off electrical supply.
  • Lifting vertically, firmly and carefully remove the 19L bottle from the machine and store upright ready for collection
  • Draw off any remaining water from each tap until the machine is fully drained
  • Upon recommissioning, install a new 19L water bottle and turn on the electrical supply. Allow machine to fill
  • Draw off 3 litres of water from each tap to thoroughly flush the system.

Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us on 01444 259659 or email enquiries@aureogroup.co.uk

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