Water distribution system troubleshooting
The water distribution system consists of two assemblies:
• Water inlet assembly
– Brass bulkhead fitting
– Float valve assembly
• Hose and valve assembly
– Drip channel
– Valve assembly
– Connection hose
Issue
Floor at side of cooler is wet.
Water overflows from
reservoir.
Water is spitting from the
cooler.
Water is leaking from the
drain plug.
There are too many dry
streaks on the pads.
Cooler will not fill.
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Solution(s)
Water inlet hose is loose at supply hose or inlet
hose is loose at bulkhead fitting.
Tighten connections and/or replace hose
washers.
Float valve hose is loose at bulkhead fitting or
at float valve.
Tighten connections and/or replace hose
washers.
Water pressure is too high to allow float valve
to shut off (120 PSI max).
Reduce water pressure by adding an inline
reducer.
Float valve is not properly seated.
Check all hoses for leaks.
Check the hose and valve assembly.
• Reduce flow control setting.
• Replace cracked hose and valve assembly.
• Tighten hose connections.
Check that plug is tightly seated in hole.
• Tighten drain plug.
• Replace drain plug.
Check for blocked holes in the drip channel.
• Remove and clean tube and holes.
Check float screen.
Clean.
Float not functioning.
Replace.
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