Fontana MultiFeed Soap Dispensing System

20-Sink High-Traffic Commercial Restroom • Two 10-Sink Counters • 24" O.C.

Fontana MultiFeed case study visuals: restroom overview, plan view, riser diagram, and reservoir installation — Project visuals: (1) restroom overview, (2) plan-view zoning layout, (3) riser diagram (Zone A), (4) reservoir/manifold installation under Sink 5/6.

Project Snapshot

Application: Large commercial restroom (high traffic)

Total lavatories: 20

Counter layout: Two counters, 10 sinks each

Sink spacing: 24" on-center

Soap system: Fontana MultiFeed (centralized reservoir + manifold)

Dispensers: Touchless automatic soap dispensers

Executive Summary

This project standardized a 20-sink restroom on a Fontana MultiFeed approach to reduce refill labor, simplify maintenance, and maintain consistent touchless soap delivery across long sink runs. The design uses two independent zones—one per 10-sink counter— with midpoint reservoir placement to balance line lengths and support predictable commissioning.

Design Challenge

A 20-outlet touchless soap requirement across two 10-sink counters typically drives high maintenance burden if each dispenser is refilled individually. The team needed a system that:

Reduces refill points and improves maintenance efficiency
Maintains consistent dosing at every sink station
Supports high uptime during peak usage
Creates clear, serviceable zoning for facilities teams

Fontana MultiFeed Solution

The final solution uses two independent MultiFeed zones. Each zone includes a centralized soap reservoir/pump assembly feeding a local distribution manifold, then branching to 10 touchless dispensers via individual labeled lines.

Zone A — Counter A

Serves: 10 dispensers (A1–A10)

Reservoir location: Under Sink A-5 or A-6 (midpoint)

Distribution: MF-A → MAN-A → A1–A10

Zone B — Counter B

Serves: 10 dispensers (B1–B10)

Reservoir location: Under Sink B-5 or B-6 (midpoint)

Distribution: MF-B → MAN-B → B1–B10

System Drawings (Plan + Riser)

Plan View (Top View – Zoning)

COUNTER A (10 sinks @ 24" O.C.)
| S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 |
                    ^
                    |
             MF-A (Reservoir + Manifold)
           (Under Sink A-5 or A-6 — midpoint)
-------------------------------------------------------
COUNTER B (10 sinks @ 24" O.C.)
| S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 |
                    ^
                    |
             MF-B (Reservoir + Manifold)
           (Under Sink B-5 or B-6 — midpoint)

Riser — Zone A (Counter A)

                 COUNTER A
-------------------------------------------------
 A1   A2   A3   A4   A5   A6   A7   A8   A9   A10
 |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |
 +----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+
                      |
                   MAN-A
            (Distribution Manifold)
                      |
                   MF-A
        (Central Reservoir / Pump Assembly)

Riser — Full System (Zone A + Zone B)

ZONE A (COUNTER A)                     ZONE B (COUNTER B)
A1  A2  A3  A4  A5  A6  A7  A8  A9  A10   B1  B2  B3  B4  B5  B6  B7  B8  B9  B10
 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |    |    |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |    |
 +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+----+    +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+----+
                     |                                    |
                  MAN-A                               MAN-B
                     |                                    |
                  MF-A                                MF-B

Engineering & Detailing Notes

Service Access

Locate reservoir at midpoint cabinet (Sink 5/6) for easy reach
Maintain clear access for refill and pump/manifold service
Provide as-built map of reservoir locations

Line Routing & Labeling

Label branches at manifold and dispenser: A1–A10, B1–B10
Avoid kinks/pinch points at cabinet penetrations
Secure tubing neatly inside vanity cabinetry

Isolation & Uptime

Provide zone isolation/shutoff at MF-A and MF-B
Service one counter without taking down the other
Separate zones simplify troubleshooting

Commissioning

Prime all branch lines
Verify dose consistency at farthest points (A1/A10, B1/B10)
Deliver labeled manifold map at turnover

Results & Value Delivered

Maintenance efficiency: Reduced refill/service points from 20 individual dispensers to 2 centralized reservoirs.

Higher uptime: Two-zone architecture allows one counter to remain operational during service.
Cleaner operations: Centralized refilling reduces staff time and disruption.
Consistent user experience: Balanced midpoint placement supports uniform delivery across long sink runs.
Facilities-ready: Clear zoning and labeling shorten troubleshooting time.

Drawing Note Block (Drop-In)

Provide two (2) independent Fontana MultiFeed soap dispensing zones serving two (2) 10-sink counters (24" O.C.). Each zone shall include one centralized MultiFeed reservoir/pump assembly connected to a local distribution manifold supplying ten (10) automatic soap dispensers via individual labeled branch tubing. Zone A: MF-A located under Counter A at midpoint (Sink A-5 or A-6) feeding MAN-A to A1–A10. Zone B: MF-B located under Counter B at midpoint (Sink B-5 or B-6) feeding MAN-B to B1–B10. Provide zone isolation/shutoff at each reservoir/manifold assembly; route tubing neatly within vanity cabinetry; prime all lines and verify consistent dosing at the farthest dispensers prior to turnover.

From an architectural specification perspective, automatic soap dispensers are well suited to educational and institutional restrooms where simple operation, controlled soap delivery, clean washbasin areas, and dependable daily performance are important. Consistent dispensing of an appropriate soap volume helps reduce excess product around the sink while supporting efficient handwashing during periods of frequent student and staff use. Straightforward installation and durable construction also make automatic dispensing easier to coordinate across multi-restroom projects. For AEC teams planning schools and other high-use facilities, these characteristics provide a practical balance of hygiene, ease of use, maintenance efficiency, and reliable commercial performance.

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