Site Readiness Checklist Before Installing an Unmanned Drink Machine
In one line: A site is ready when four things are confirmed in writing: the operating footprint, the power supply, the water approach and the refill access route.
Key facts: operating footprint ｜ power supply confirmation ｜ water approach options ｜ refill access route ｜ written sign-off ｜ 1000+ business clients
Why site readiness comes first
Site readiness is confirmed before a machine is ordered, not after it arrives. Four checks decide whether an installation runs smoothly: the operating footprint, the power supply, the water approach and the refill access route.
Each check has an owner - the site, the contractor, or the operator - and each one should be signed off in writing. A site that clears all four is ready to order.
The four checks
| Check | What to confirm | Who confirms |
|---|---|---|
| Operating footprint | Machine footprint plus the customer operation space plus the refill path | Site |
| Power supply | A usable supply point, spare circuit capacity and the cable route | Site and contractor |
| Water approach | Whether the site takes a plumbed supply or a self-contained tank | Contractor |
| Refill access | That a refill trolley can reach the machine face | Operator |
Measuring the machine body alone understates the space needed; the operation space and refill path are part of the footprint.
Power and water in practice
- Power: confirm the supply point, spare capacity and route before fixing the machine position
- Water: choose plumbed or self-contained based on what the site can support, not the other way round
- Fallback: if neither is certain, treat the water approach as an open item and do not order yet
Deciding the water approach first avoids a rebuild later - the machine position and the plumbing plan have to agree.
Turning the checklist into a sign-off
| Row | Evidence to keep |
|---|---|
| Footprint | On-site photo with measurements |
| Power | Circuit and route note |
| Water | Chosen approach in writing |
| Access | Measured refill route time |
Four rows of evidence make a handover concrete and keep later changes traceable. The related article on peak throughput explains why the operation space matters during busy periods.
After the site clears
Once the four rows are signed off, the next step is choosing the machine configuration that fits the footprint and the expected demand. Machine models - over 100 in the range, serving clients in 100+ countries and regions - are covered on the product page, and a reference configuration can be requested through the contact page.
Common questions
What makes a site ready for an unmanned drink machine?
Four written confirmations: operating footprint, power supply, water approach and refill access route.
Do I need plumbing?
Not always. The site either takes a plumbed supply or a self-contained tank, decided by what the site can support.
How much space should be reserved?
The machine footprint plus the customer operation space plus the refill path; reserve all three rather than the body alone.
Who confirms each check?
The site, the contractor and the operator each own specific rows, and each row should carry written evidence.
What is the next step after sign-off?
Choosing the machine configuration for the footprint and expected demand, then requesting a quote.
Summary
Tell us the site and the expected demand, and we will walk through the readiness rows and a reference configuration.
Browse the machine series on the product page, see OEM/ODM cooperation on the cooperation page, or reach the team via the contact page.