Pre-Installation Site Planning and Optical Clearances
Proper mechanical positioning of the Euronics ES81A automatic soap dispenser is critical for maintaining reliable optical detection and smooth user flow across commercial offices, IT parks, airports, healthcare facilities, shopping complexes, and educational institutions. The dispenser physical footprint measures 140 mm in width, 119 mm in depth, and 235 mm in height, with a net unit weight of 0.86 kg when empty. Incorporating the full 1100 ml liquid payload increases total operating load, requiring solid vertical wall anchoring.
Touch-free dispensing is driven by an integrated automatic infrared sensor configured with a calibrated detection zone of 8 cm downward from the dispensing nozzle. Installers must ensure an unobstructed vertical clearance beneath the unit. Avoid placing high-reflectivity counter surfaces, polished metal items, or physical ledges within this direct 8 cm optical window to prevent false actuation or sensor field blind spots.
Surface Preparation and Wall Mounting
The Euronics ES81A features a rigid Stainless Steel #304 Grade exterior body designed for direct vertical surface attachment. For secure wall mounting, follow the outlined installation sequence:
- Substrate Verification: Confirm that the mounting substrate—whether solid masonry, ceramic tiling, or structural backing—is flat, vertical, and capable of supporting the combined weight of the 0.86 kg stainless steel body and 1100 ml soap volume.
- Marking Fixing Points: Position the dispenser at the designated architectural ergonomic height above the washbasin or counter. Mark the rear wall-fixing hole positions through the unit chassis using a spirit level to verify horizontal alignment.
- Anchoring: Drill pilot holes into the marked surface using appropriately sized drill bits for the wall material. Insert heavy-duty wall anchors flush into the drill points.
- Securing the Chassis: Align the dispenser housing with the wall anchors and drive heavy-duty fixing fasteners through the internal rear mounting points until the Stainless Steel #304 Grade backplate is firmly anchored without play.
Power Setup and Battery Compartment
The dispenser operates entirely cordless, eliminating the need for 230V mains electrical cabling or wall conduits in wet washroom areas. Actuation power is supplied via 4 x AA alkaline batteries (they are not included).
Open the protective Stainless Steel #304 Grade housing to access the internal battery compartment. Insert 4 x AA alkaline batteries (they are not included) into the designated slots, aligning each cell precisely with the molded polarity indicators (+/-). Fasten the battery compartment cover securely to seal the contacts against ambient washroom humidity and chemical vapor ingress.
Reservoir Filling, Pump Priming, and Verification
Complete the operational setup by priming the fluid dispensing assembly:
- Soap Loading: Open the top filling aperture of the 1100 ml internal reservoir. Pour standard liquid hand soap or liquid disinfectant soap directly into the chamber. Do not exceed the 1100 ml reservoir threshold to prevent overflow into the internal pump or battery module.
- Priming the Pump: Secure the outer stainless steel enclosure. Place a hand under the dispensing nozzle within the 8 cm infrared detection zone. Cycle the sensor repeatedly until air is evacuated from the internal pump lines and a consistent volume of 1 to 2 ml of soap is dispensed per actuation.
- Operational Inspection: Verify clean fluid cutoff at the end of each cycle and ensure the infrared sensor lens remains clean and clear of soap residue to maintain unobstructed 8 cm line-of-sight detection.
