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Fontana American Standard Deck-Mounted Sensor Faucet: Cold Water Configuration

This cold-water configuration resource is intended to support architects, plumbing engineers, contractors, installers and facility managers coordinating the Fontana American Standard deck-mounted automatic sensor faucet with a dedicated cold-water supply. The technical drawing identifies the building cold-water inlet, accessible service shutoff, filter or strainer, sensor-controlled solenoid valve, flexible supply connection, faucet inlet, internal water passage, aerator outlet, flow direction and required service access.

Fontana American Standard Deck-Mounted Sensor Faucet

The Fontana American Standard Sensor Faucet can be coordinated with a dedicated cold-water supply for applications where tempered or mixed-water delivery is not required. In this arrangement, water travels from the building cold-water line through an accessible shutoff valve, filtration component and sensor-controlled solenoid valve before entering the faucet.

When the infrared sensor detects the user’s hands, the control system opens the solenoid valve and permits cold water to flow through the faucet body to the aerator outlet. When the hands leave the detection zone, the solenoid closes and stops water delivery. Final connection sizes, component positions and flow direction must be verified from the current product documentation.

  • Model: FS2361TFDP
  • Installation: Deck mounted
  • Mounting configuration: Single hole
  • Finish: Polished chrome
  • Material: Brass
  • Faucet type: Automatic motion-sensor sink faucet
  • Sensor type: Infrared touchless activation
  • Water configuration: Dedicated cold-water supply
  • Working pressure: 0.05–0.8 MPa
  • Flow control: Sensor-operated solenoid valve
  • Supply isolation: Accessible cold-water shutoff valve
  • Filtration: Verify the model-specific filter or strainer
  • Outlet: Aerator-controlled cold-water delivery
Product Page Installation Guide

Required Cold Water Configuration Drawing Package

Each drawing should use a consistent symbol set, flow-direction arrows and product-identification block. The drawing package should identify the dedicated cold-water supply, accessible shutoff valve, filter or strainer, solenoid valve, flexible supply hose, faucet inlet, internal water passage and aerator outlet. No hot-water inlet or mixing valve should be shown within this configuration.

Cold Water Configuration

Shows the complete cold-water route from the building supply to the faucet outlet. The drawing identifies the shutoff valve, filter, solenoid valve, flexible connection, faucet inlet, internal passage and aerator outlet in their operating sequence.

Cold-Water Supply Inlet

Identifies the building cold-water connection serving the automatic faucet. The inlet should be coordinated with the plumbing drawings, available pressure and approved connection requirements.

Service Shutoff Valve

Shows the accessible isolation valve installed on the cold-water supply. The valve should remain reachable for flushing, testing, leak inspection, servicing and replacement of downstream components.

Filter or Strainer

Identifies the model-specific filtration component positioned upstream of the solenoid valve. The filter helps reduce debris entering the valve, faucet passage and aerator and should remain accessible for cleaning.

Solenoid Valve

Identifies the electrically controlled valve that opens and closes the cold-water path in response to the sensor-control signal. The valve should be installed in the approved orientation and marked flow direction.

Flow Direction

Uses directional arrows to show cold-water movement from the supply inlet through the shutoff valve, filter, solenoid valve, flexible hose, faucet body and aerator outlet.

Flexible Supply Hose

Shows the flexible connection between the solenoid assembly and faucet inlet. The hose should remain free from twisting, kinks, excessive tension, compression and contact with sharp cabinet or basin components.

Faucet Inlet

Identifies the connection through which controlled cold water enters the faucet body. The inlet should be securely connected to the approved flexible hose and remain accessible for inspection.

Internal Water Passage

Illustrates the concealed route through the faucet body from the inlet connection to the aerator outlet. This schematic path should not replace manufacturer service documentation.

Aerator Outlet

Identifies the final cold-water delivery point at the end of the faucet spout. The aerator controls stream form and should remain accessible for inspection, cleaning and approved replacement.

Sensor Activation Signal

Shows the operating relationship between the infrared sensor, control system and solenoid valve. When hands enter the approved detection field, the solenoid opens the cold-water path.

Automatic Shutoff

Explains that the solenoid valve closes after the user’s hands leave the sensing area or the model-specific operating limit is reached. Shutoff performance should be confirmed during commissioning.

Service Access Zone

Defines the accessible under-counter area required for the shutoff valve, filter, solenoid valve, flexible hose, control connections and power components. Cabinetry should not prevent inspection or servicing.

Engineering note: The cold-water configuration drawing is a coordination resource and should not be used to establish connection sizes, component orientation or final installation positions without verification. Confirm the supply pressure, shutoff location, filtration arrangement, solenoid flow direction, hose connections and outlet requirements using the current FontanaShowers specification sheet, installation instructions and approved project submittal.

Cold Water Operating Sequence

Standby Condition

With no hands in the detection zone, the solenoid valve remains closed and cold water is retained upstream of the controlled valve.

Hand Detection

When the user’s hands enter the approved sensing area, the infrared sensor sends an activation signal to the faucet-control system.

Solenoid Opening

The control system energizes the solenoid valve, allowing cold water to move through the approved supply route toward the faucet inlet.

Cold-Water Delivery

Cold water passes through the flexible connection and faucet body before leaving through the aerator as a controlled handwashing stream.

Hand Removal

When the user’s hands leave the detection field, the control system no longer maintains the open-valve signal.

Solenoid Closing

The solenoid valve returns to its closed position and stops cold-water delivery through the faucet outlet.

Automatic Time Limit

Model-specific automatic shutoff may stop continuous flow if an object remains within the sensing area. Verify the operating sequence from current documentation.

Return to Standby

After water delivery stops, the faucet returns to standby and remains ready for the next valid sensor activation.

Cold Water Plumbing Coordination

Available Pressure

Confirm that the available cold-water pressure remains within the published operating range and supports stable faucet and solenoid performance.

Supply Routing

Route the cold-water line to avoid conflicts with the basin, drain assembly, cabinet framing, drawers, shelves and electrical components.

Supply Flushing

Flush the building cold-water supply before final connection to reduce construction debris entering the filter, solenoid, internal passage or aerator.

Valve Accessibility

Maintain access to the cold-water shutoff valve for emergency isolation, testing, flushing and routine service.

Filter Maintenance

Position the filter or strainer where it can be removed, inspected and cleaned without dismantling the basin or permanent cabinetry.

Solenoid Access

Keep the solenoid valve accessible for testing, cleaning and replacement while protecting it from standing water and cleaning spray.

Leak Inspection

Pressurize the system and inspect the shutoff, filter, solenoid, flexible connections and faucet inlet for visible leakage.

Commissioning Test

Test sensor activation, cold-water delivery, stream quality, automatic shutoff and component accessibility before final project acceptance.

Cold Water and Technical Resources

American Standard Sensor Faucet Product Page Product information, technical specifications, available documentation and cold-water configuration details for the Fontana American Standard automatic sensor faucet. Sensor Faucet Installation Guide Installation, cold-water connection, flushing, testing, commissioning and maintenance guidance for commercial automatic faucets. Water Conservation Review sensor-controlled delivery, automatic shutoff and water-efficiency considerations for touchless restroom fixtures. Automatic Sensor Faucet Collection Explore related deck-mounted, wall-mounted and commercial automatic sensor faucet configurations and finish options. Sensor Faucet BIM Files BIM and architectural coordination resources supporting sensor-faucet planning, documentation and multidisciplinary project development. Sensor Faucet Setup Resource General guidance covering cold-water connections, automatic operation, concealed components, commissioning and maintenance.

Professional Plumbing and Water-Efficiency References

Project verification: Cold-water configuration drawings are coordination tools and do not replace approved product specifications, installation instructions or project submittals. The plumbing engineer, contractor and licensed installer should verify the final cold-water supply, working pressure, shutoff location, filter or strainer, solenoid orientation, flexible connections, faucet inlet, flow direction, aerator condition, sensor-controlled opening, automatic shutoff, service access and locally adopted plumbing requirements before commissioning.