Fontana Automatic Soap Dispensers: Commercial Specification Guide
Fontana offers a range of automatic soap dispensers for commercial restroom, hospitality, healthcare, office, food-service, and other handwashing applications. Rather than evaluating these products through anonymous testimonials, commercial specification should focus on measurable characteristics such as dispenser configuration, pump type, soap dose, reservoir capacity, sensing method, soap compatibility, power supply, mounting requirements, and service access.
Aesthetic and Fixture Coordination
Fontana automatic soap dispensers are available across multiple product families, spout profiles, mounting configurations, and finishes. Depending on the selected SKU, available finishes can include polished chrome, brushed finishes, matte black, bronze tones, and other architectural finish options.
For specification, the dispenser finish should be coordinated with the faucet, basin, countertop, accessories, and surrounding restroom hardware.
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Commercial dispenser selection should consider the exposed spout material and finish together with the below-counter pump, reservoir, tubing, electrical components, and sensor assembly. In high-use restrooms, serviceability and access to the reservoir, pump, batteries, power supply, and tubing are as important as the exposed dispenser design.
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Automatic Dispensing
Automatic soap dispensers use electronic sensing to initiate a dispensing cycle without requiring the user to press a manual pump. In the dispenser families detailed below, active infrared sensing is paired with an electrically powered pump that moves a controlled quantity of soap from the below-counter reservoir to the dispenser outlet.
Adjustable Soap Dose
Dose is an important specification parameter because it affects soap consumption, refill frequency, operating cost, and the amount of product delivered during each activation.
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Several Fontana commercial dispenser families use an adjustable dispensing quantity from approximately 0.5 mL to 1.5 mL per activation. The exact adjustment method should be confirmed for the selected SKU.
Soap Compatibility
Soap formulation must be coordinated with the dispenser pump and tubing.
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The commercial models detailed below are primarily specified for standard liquid soap, with some product documentation additionally identifying suitability for no-grit industrial liquid soap.
Foam, gel, abrasive, particulate-containing, or unusually viscous formulations should not be assumed compatible unless specifically identified in the selected product documentation.
Battery and Electrical Options
Power configuration varies by model. Commercial dispenser families may use D-cell battery packs, AC/DC power configurations, or an optional AC adapter. Electrical requirements and the location of below-counter components should be coordinated before countertop fabrication and final installation.
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Coordinate Sensor, Pump, Reservoir and Service Access
Sensor Coordination
Sensor range should be coordinated with basin geometry, countertop thickness, dispenser location, backsplash conditions, and expected hand position.
Some Fontana automatic soap dispenser families provide an adjustable active-infrared sensing range, including models with a published range of approximately 2 inches to 6 inches.
Pump System
The dispenser families documented below use a 6-volt noise-free peristaltic pump system.
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A peristaltic arrangement moves soap through flexible tubing without requiring the soap to pass directly through the pump’s mechanical drive components.
This configuration also makes the tubing, reservoir, and pump arrangement important service considerations.
Reservoir Capacity
Several Fontana commercial dispenser families use an 800 mL standard soap reservoir and provide an optional 1-gallon container configuration.
Larger reservoirs can reduce refill frequency in higher-traffic installations, provided sufficient below-counter space and maintenance access are available.
Mounting and Service Access
Deck-mounted automatic soap dispensers require coordination between the exposed dispenser, countertop opening, sensor, soap tubing, reservoir, pump assembly, battery pack or power connection, and accessible service space below the counter.
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Designers should confirm mounting dimensions and clearances from the current product submittal before drilling or fabricating countertops.
Automatic Soap Dispenser Families and Technical Specifications
For commercial specification, dispenser models should be compared by their published technical characteristics rather than anonymous contractor or architect testimonials. The following Fontana automatic soap dispenser families provide model-specific information for pump type, soap dose, reservoir capacity, sensor configuration, soap compatibility, and power supply.
Fontana Atlanta Commercial Brushed Chrome 11-Inch Deck-Mount Touchless Automatic Soap Dispenser
| Product Family | Atlanta |
|---|---|
| SKU | FS10085 |
| Configuration | Deck-mounted automatic liquid soap dispenser |
| Pump Type | 6-volt noise-free peristaltic pump system |
| Dose | 0.5 mL to 1.5 mL per activation, adjustable; optional remote-control adjustment |
| Capacity | 800 mL standard reservoir; optional 1-gallon container |
| Sensor | Active infrared, self-adjusting; adjustable sensing range with optional remote control |
| Soap Compatibility | Standard liquid soap; no-grit industrial soap specified |
| Power | 4 D-cell batteries or AC/DC power |
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The Atlanta FS10085 provides a deck-mounted dispenser configuration with the soap supply, pump, and electrical components located below the counter. For project specification, the countertop penetration, available cabinet space, refill access, tubing path, and chosen power method should be coordinated with the lavatory assembly.
| Product Family | Dijon |
|---|---|
| SKU | FS10056 |
| Configuration | Deck-mounted hands-free commercial soap dispenser |
| Pump Type | 6-volt noise-free peristaltic pump system |
| Dose | 0.5 mL to 1.5 mL per activation, adjustable |
| Capacity | 800 mL standard reservoir; optional 1-gallon container |
| Sensor | Active infrared, self-adjusting; approximately 2-inch to 6-inch sensing range, adjustable with optional remote control |
| Soap Compatibility | Standard liquid soap |
| Power | 4 D-cell batteries or AC/DC power |
Read More — Basin Coordination
The Dijon family provides a defined infrared sensing envelope that can be coordinated with the basin and countertop. Where multiple dispensers are installed along a lavatory bank, consistent mounting position and sensor-to-basin geometry should be maintained from station to station.
| Product Family | Milan |
|---|---|
| SKU | FS10095 |
| Configuration | Commercial deck-mounted automatic liquid soap dispenser |
| Pump Type | 6-volt noise-free peristaltic pump system |
| Dose | 0.5 mL to 1.5 mL per activation, adjustable with optional remote control |
| Capacity | 800 mL standard reservoir; optional 1-gallon container |
| Sensor | Active infrared, self-adjusting; adjustable sensing range with optional remote control |
| Soap Compatibility | Standard liquid soap; no-grit industrial soap specified |
| Power | 4 D-cell batteries or AC/DC power |
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The Milan FS10095 combines active-infrared sensing with an adjustable liquid-soap dose and a below-counter reservoir. The optional larger supply configuration may be useful where refill intervals are a significant facility-management consideration, subject to adequate cabinet space and access.
| Product Family | Genoa |
|---|---|
| SKU | FS1395 |
| Configuration | Electronic automatic liquid soap dispenser |
| Pump Type | 6-volt noise-free peristaltic pump system |
| Dose | 0.5 mL to 1.5 mL per activation, adjustable |
| Capacity | 800 mL standard reservoir; optional 1-gallon container |
| Sensor | Active infrared, self-adjusting; adjustable sensing range with optional remote control |
| Soap Compatibility | Standard liquid soap |
| Power | 4 D-cell batteries or AC/DC power |
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The Genoa FS1395 provides a chrome electronic dispenser option using the same core specification categories important to commercial restroom design: infrared sensing, controlled liquid-soap dosing, peristaltic pumping, replaceable soap supply, and selectable electrical configuration.
| Product Family | Reno |
|---|---|
| SKU | FS10071 |
| Basin Coordination | Designed for approximately 1-inch high vessel-sink applications |
| Pump Type | 6-volt noise-free peristaltic pump system |
| Dose | 0.5 mL to 1.5 mL per activation, adjustable |
| Capacity | 800 mL standard reservoir; optional 1-gallon container |
| Sensor | Active infrared, self-adjusting; approximately 2-inch to 6-inch sensing range, adjustable with optional remote control |
| Soap Compatibility | Standard liquid soap |
| Power | 4 D-cell batteries; optional AC adapter |
Read More — Vessel Coordination
The Reno FS10071 should be coordinated specifically with the selected vessel height and handwashing position. The relationship between outlet elevation, basin rim, sensor field, and countertop should be reviewed together rather than treating the dispenser as an isolated accessory.
| Product Family | Reno |
|---|---|
| SKU | FS10073 |
| Basin Coordination | Designed for approximately 3-inch high vessel-sink applications |
| Pump Type | 6-volt noise-free peristaltic pump system |
| Dose | 0.5 mL to 1.5 mL per activation, adjustable |
| Capacity | 800 mL standard reservoir; optional 1-gallon container |
| Sensor | Active infrared, self-adjusting; approximately 2-inch to 6-inch sensing range, adjustable with optional remote control |
| Soap Compatibility | Standard liquid soap |
| Power | 4 D-cell batteries or AC/DC power |
Read More — Outlet Position
The FS10073 extends the Reno family to a taller vessel-sink condition. During specification, confirm that the dispenser outlet projects into an appropriate hand position relative to the basin and that the sensing envelope does not conflict with the sink rim or countertop surface.
| Product Family | Reno |
|---|---|
| SKU | FS10075 |
| Basin Coordination | Designed for approximately 5-inch high vessel-sink applications |
| Pump Type | 6-volt noise-free peristaltic pump system |
| Dose | 0.5 mL to 1.5 mL per activation, adjustable |
| Capacity | 800 mL standard reservoir; optional 1-gallon container |
| Sensor | Active infrared, self-adjusting; approximately 2-inch to 6-inch sensing range, adjustable with optional remote control |
| Soap Compatibility | Standard liquid soap |
| Power | 4 D-cell batteries or AC/DC power |
Read More — Tall Vessel Installation
The FS10075 provides another Reno spout-height configuration for taller vessel-basin conditions. Basin height, outlet position, sensor range, countertop thickness, and below-counter equipment space should all be coordinated from the selected product documentation before installation.
Dispenser Family Comparison
| Family / SKU | Pump | Dose | Standard Capacity | Sensor | Soap | Power |
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| Atlanta FS10085 | 6 V peristaltic | 0.5–1.5 mL | 800 mL | Active infrared | Standard liquid / specified no-grit industrial soap | 4 D-cell or AC/DC |
| Dijon FS10056 | 6 V peristaltic | 0.5–1.5 mL | 800 mL | Active infrared, approx. 2–6 in. | Standard liquid soap | 4 D-cell or AC/DC |
| Milan FS10095 | 6 V peristaltic | 0.5–1.5 mL | 800 mL | Active infrared | Standard liquid / specified no-grit industrial soap | 4 D-cell or AC/DC |
| Genoa FS1395 | 6 V peristaltic | 0.5–1.5 mL | 800 mL | Active infrared | Standard liquid soap | 4 D-cell or AC/DC |
| Reno FS10071 | 6 V peristaltic | 0.5–1.5 mL | 800 mL | Active infrared, approx. 2–6 in. | Standard liquid soap | 4 D-cell / optional AC adapter |
| Reno FS10073 | 6 V peristaltic | 0.5–1.5 mL | 800 mL | Active infrared, approx. 2–6 in. | Standard liquid soap | 4 D-cell or AC/DC |
| Reno FS10075 | 6 V peristaltic | 0.5–1.5 mL | 800 mL | Active infrared, approx. 2–6 in. | Standard liquid soap | 4 D-cell or AC/DC |
Items to Confirm Before Specification or Purchase
Before specifying or purchasing an automatic soap dispenser, confirm the following against the current product documentation:
- SKU Record the exact product number rather than specifying only the family name.
- Dispenser Type Confirm liquid-soap configuration and whether the selected model is intended for the planned countertop and basin arrangement.
- Pump Verify pump architecture, operating voltage, tubing arrangement, and replacement requirements.
- Dose Confirm the adjustable dispensing range and adjustment method.
- Reservoir Confirm standard reservoir capacity and whether a larger bulk-soap container is required.
- Sensor Verify sensor technology, detection range, adjustment capability, and basin coordination.
- Soap Confirm viscosity and formulation requirements. Do not assume foam, gel, abrasive, or particulate-containing soap is compatible with a dispenser specified for standard liquid soap.
- Power Coordinate battery, AC adapter, or AC/DC requirements before construction.
- Countertop Verify mounting-hole size, countertop thickness, spout location, and clearance requirements.
- Below-Counter Space Reserve accessible space for the pump, reservoir, tubing, battery pack, controller, and electrical components.
- Service Access Keep refill and maintenance components reachable without requiring removal of unrelated plumbing or casework.
- Basin Coordination Check dispenser reach, outlet height, sensor position, and vessel-sink height together.
Specification Note
Product configurations and technical data can change. Confirm the current product submittal, installation instructions, soap formulation requirements, power option, mounting dimensions, and reservoir configuration for the exact SKU before procurement. Project documentation should rely on current technical information rather than anonymous or unverifiable testimonials.
Vessel Height and Dispenser Geometry
The Reno configurations illustrate why outlet height, basin rim, countertop position, sensor field, and hand position should be reviewed together.
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Microbial Sampling, Branch Hygiene & Upstream Migration
AEC guidance for microbiological sampling, branch-specific contamination, dead-end stagnation, upstream migration and one-way isolation within centralized commercial soap-distribution systems.
What microbiological sampling location gives the most representative indication of system hygiene: reservoir, manifold, tubing, valve, or nozzle?
No single location is universally representative; sample reservoir, manifold, distal tubing, valves, and nozzles using a defined hygiene plan.
Could a centralized system contain different microbial populations at different branch locations?
Yes; flow, stagnation, temperature, biofilm, branch length, and cleaning history can create distinct microbial communities between branches.
Does microbial risk increase toward dead-end portions of a distribution network?
Generally, yes; low-flow dead ends can increase stagnation and biofilm persistence, making distal branches higher-priority sampling locations.
Could microbial communities migrate upstream from individual dispenser outlets?
Potentially; contamination can move upstream through backflow, capillary transport, or handling, especially without effective one-way isolation.
How effective are one-way microvalves at preventing upstream microbial migration?
Effective check microvalves can reduce reverse flow, but microbial control still depends on sealing, cleanliness, and verified maintenance.
