Elkay ECH8 1K Series Installation manual

98437C (Rev. C - 05/16)
ECH8*1K ECH8*2K ECH8*3K
INSTALLATION
1. When mounting unit in an open area, to insure proper ventilation,
maintain a 4" (102mm) clearance from cabinet louvers on each side
of cooler . When mounting unit in a cavity or behind a wall maintain
minimum space of 4" (102mm) on each side, 4" (102mm) on the top
and a depth of 12" (305mm).
2. Water inlet is 1/4" (6 mm) O.D. tube. Contractor to supply the
connections as required.
3. Connecting lines to be of unplated copper, thoroughly ushed to
remove all foreign matter before being connected to cooler. If
ushing does not remove all particles, a water strainer should be
installed in supply line. This cooler is manufactured in such a manner
that it does not in any way cause taste, odor, color or sediment
problems.
4. Connect cooler to building supply line with a shut-off valve and
install the in-line strainer between the valve and cooler.
5. Electrical: Make sure power supply is identical in voltage, cycle,
and phase to that specied on cooler serial plate. Never wire
compressor directly to the power supply.
6. This chiller has been designed for use with potable water ONLY.
START-UP
1. Open supply line valve.
2. Purge air from all water lines by operating bubbler valve of
fountain to which cooler is connected. Steady stream assures all
air is removed.
3. Rotate fan to insure proper clearance and free fan action.
4. Connect to electrical power.
TROUBLE SHOOTING & MAINTENANCE
Temperature Control: Factory set at 50°F (± 5°) under normal
conditions. For colder water, adjust screw on item no. 12 in
clockwise direction.
Ventilation: Cabinet louvers and condenser ns should be
periodically cleaned with brush, air hose or vacuum cleaner.
Excess dirt or poor ventilation can cause no cold water and
compressor cycling on the compressor overload protector.
Lubrication: Motors are lifetime lubricated.
Actuation of Quick Connect Water Fittings: Cooler is provided
with lead-free connectors which utilize an o-ring seal. To remove
tubing from the ttings, relieve water pressure, push in on gray
collar while pulling on the tubing. To insert tubing, push tube
straight into tting until it reaches a positive stop, approximately
3/4”.
TUBE IS SECURED
IN POSITION
SIMPLY PUSH IN
TUBE TO ATTACH
PUSH IN COLLET
TO RELEASE TUBE
PUSHING TUBE IN BEFORE
PULLING IT OUT HELPS TO
RELEASE TUBE
OPERATION OF QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS
NOTE: WATER FLOW
DIRECTION
BUILDING WATER INLET
SERVICE STOP
(NOT FURNISHED)
1/4" O.D. TUBE
WATER INLET
TO CHILLER
3/8" O.D. UNPLATED COP-
PER TUBE CONNECT
COLD WATER SUPPLY
LEGEND
A = 1/4" O.D. TUBE WATER OUTLET
B = 1/4" O.D. TUBE WATER INLET
C = TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
D = ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION, CARE & USE MANUAL
Refrigeration Package
USES HFC-134A REFRIGERANT
Note: Danger! Electric shock hazard. Disconnect power before servicing unit.

98437C (Rev. C - 05/16)
ECH8*1K ECH8*2K ECH8*3K
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
ITEM
NO. PART NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
*11
12
13
14
15
16
17
66810C
28478C
66743C
98775C
20282C
22300C
55996C
66723C
98778C
66703C
36322C
98535C
28477C
27303C
98773C
50930C
98777C
115V ITEMIZED PARTS LIST
DESCRIPTION
*INCLUDES RELAY & OVERLOAD. IF UNDER WARRANTY,
REPLACE WITH SAME COMPRESSOR USED IN ORIGINAL
ASSEMBLY.
NOTE: All correspondence pertaining to any of the above water
cooler or orders for repair parts MUST include model number and
serial number of cooler, name and part number of replacement
part.
EVAPORATOR TANK ASSY
CABINET
CONDENSER
KIT - FAN MOTOR/SHROUD/BLADE/SCREW/NUT
BRACKET - FAN MOUNTING
PANEL - REAR
IN-LINE STRAINER
EVAPORATOR TUBE
KIT - HEAT EXCHANGER/DRIER
DRIER
COMPRESSOR SERVICE PAK
KIT - ELECTRICAL/RELAY/OVERLOAD/COVER
PANEL - FRONT
BASEPLATE
KIT - COLD CONTROL/SCREWS
BUMPER
KIT - COMPRESSOR HARDWARE
WIRING DIAGRAM
ELKAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY • 2222 CAMDEN COURT • OAK BROOK, IL 60523 • 630.574.8484
FOR PARTS, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR OR CALL 1.800.834.4816
REPAIR SERVICE INFORMATION TOLL FREE NUMBER 1.800.260.6640
6
7
4, 5
14
10
915
11,12
16
3
2
1
13
8
ITEM
NO. PART NO.
220V - 50 HZ
DESCRIPTION
4
*11
12
31430C
1000002147
98751C
KIT - FAN MTR/SHROUD/BLADE/SCREW/NUT
COMPRESSOR SERVICE PAK
KIT - ELECTRICAL/RELAY/OVERLOAD/COVER
ITEM
NO. PART NO.
220V - 60 HZ
DESCRIPTION
4
*11
12
25
31431C
1000002146
98752C
56237C
KIT - FAN MTR/BLADE/SCREW/NUT W/O SHROUD
COMPRESSOR SERVICE PAK
KIT - ELECTRICAL/RELAY/OVERLOAD/COVER
SHROUD
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