Murdock A131-VR Series Installation and operating instructions

A131-VR / A421-VR Series
Wall Mounted Drinking Fountain
with Vandal Resistant Button
A131400S-VR / A421400S-VR
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TOLL FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER:
1.800.591.9360
Technical Assistance Fax: [phone]
LIMITED WARRANTY - UNITED STATES & CANADA
Murdock warrants that its products are free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and
service for a period of one year from date of install or for 18 months after the date of shipment from the factory,
whichever comes first. Murdock’s liability under this warranty shall be discharged solely by replacement or repair
of defective material, provided Murdock is notified in writing within one year from date of shipment, F.O.B.
Industry, California.
This warranty does not cover installation or labor charges and does not apply to materials, which have been
damaged by other causes such as mishandling or improper care or abnormal use. The repair or replacement of the
defective materials shall constitute the sole remedy of the Buyer and the sole remedy of Murdock under this
warranty. Murdock shall not be liable under any circumstances for incidental, consequential or direct charges
caused by defects in the materials, or any delay in the repair or replacement thereof. This warranty is in lieu of all
other warranties expressed or implied. Product maintenance instructions are issued with each unit and disregard
or non-compliance with these instructions will constitute an abnormal use condition and void the warranty.
Stainless steel must be protected on job site during construction and must be properly maintained after the water
has been introduced into the water cooler or drinking fountain, or Murdock’s limited warranty is void.
LIMITED EXPORT WARRANTY - One year on parts only.
NOTES TO INSTALLER:
1. Please leave this documentation with the owner of the fixture when finished.
2. Please read this entire booklet before beginning the installation.
3. Check your installation for compliance with plumbing, electrical and other applicable codes.
COMPLIES WITH
7021-012-001 Date: 10/28/2020
Federal
Public Law
111-380
(No Lead)
Murdock assumes no responsibility for use of void or
suspended data. © Copyright Murdock, City of
Industry, CA Member of Morris Group International.
Please visit www.murdockmfg.com for most
current specifications.
** U.S. DESIGN PATENT D545,607 (Bowl Design)
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CA, 91746 U.S.A.
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A131400S-VR/A421400S-VR Wall Mounted Drinking Fountain
Prior to roughing in, consult with local, state, and federal codes for proper mounting height.
ROUGHING-IN AND DIMENSIONAL DRAWING
NOTES: Dimensions shown for Adult ADA compliant installation. For Child ADA compliant parallel
approach installation, decrease height of installation by 3 inches. Provide clear floor space as required.
Adjust vertical dimensions as required to comply with federal, state, and local codes.
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GENERAL NOTES:
1. ALL DIMENSION ARE IN INCHES [MM]
*2. DIMENSION SHOWN ARE FOR RECOMMENDED ADULT HEIGHT
ADJUST VERTICAL DIMENSIONS AS NECESSARY TO COMPLY
WITH FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL CODES
13
8"
*33"
14"
6"
45
8"
18"
13
8"
*33"
6"
14"
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A131400S-VR/A421400S-VR Wall Mounted Drinking Fountain Inlet & Outlet Rough-Ins
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SUPPLIED WALL MOUNTING PLATE1
1-1/4" OD WASTE OUTLET2
3/8" NCT SUPPLY INLET3
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2"
4"
3
21
21
2"3
8"
271
4"
295
8"
28"
33"

Prior to roughing in, consult with local, state, and federal codes for proper mounting height.
DIMENSIONAL DRAWING
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16" COMMON WALL
STUD SPACING
4"
C
L
11
2"
2"
2"
Ø1"
31
2"
1
4"
17
8"
193
4"
7"
97
8"
Ø2" x 51
2"
LONG OBROUND
PLATE 1 INTENDED TO BE RECESSED FLUSH WITH
SUPPORT FRAMING 2 PROVIDED BY INSTALLER.
FRAME & BLOCK OUT SUPPORT USING DIMENSIONS
SHOWN. FRAME SHOULD SUPPORT 300 LBS MINIMUM.
MOUNTING PLATE 1 IS 1/4" THICK AND INCLUDES
(18) 1/2" DIAMETER PUNCHING FOR ANCHORING
HARDWARE BY OTHERS.
STRIKE A LEVEL HORIZONTAL CHALK LINE TO
LOCATE BOTTOM MOUNTING HOLES 3 . REFERENCE
DISCHARGE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR
MODEL AND FACILITY TO DETERMINE CORRECT
HEIGHT AT FINISHED FLOOR (AFF).
AFTER POSITIONING PLATE CORRECTLY, FIX PLATE
TO WALL USING APPROPRIATE, INSTALLER PROVIDED
ANCHORING HARDWARE 4 .
MAKE UP APPROPRIATE SUPPLY 5 AND WASTE
6 ROUGHS THROUGH MOUNTING PLATE OPENINGS.
LOCATE 5/16" THREADED STUDS MOUNTING HARDWARE
AND THREAD STUDS 7 THRU PLATE SO THAT A
MINIMUM OF 1-1/4" OF THREAD PROJECTS BEYOND
THE FINISHED WALL MATERIAL.
PROTECT THREADED STUDS 7 , SUPPLY 5 AND
WASTE 6 ROUGHS WHILE FINISHING WALL.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
A-
B-
C-
D-
E-
F-
G-
A STRAIGHT SUPPLY STOP IS RECOMMENDED.
(PLATE MAY BE MOUNTED ON FINISHED WALL, PROVIDED
FRAME SUPPORTS 300 LBS MINIMUM.)
4
4
7
2
16
5
3271
4" FOR 33"
DISCHARGE
HEIGHT
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WATER TUBING CONNECTIONS:
PE Tubing
Mounting Plate
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IMPORTANT:
1. Water Supply Service Stop Valve and Water Connections to be supplied by others in accordance with local
codes.
2. Waste is 1-1/4” Outer Diameter. Drinking Fountain water inlet is 3/8” Outer Diameter copper tube. Bottle
Filler water inlet is 3/8” Outer Diameter copper tube. Water line by others.
3. Completely flush supply lines of all foreign debris before connecting to fixture. Optional Water Filter (WF1), is
available should any problems with taste, odor, color, or sediment arise from the water supply.
4. All burrs must be removed from outside of cut tubes before inserting into strainer or other components.
5. Per UPC 609.10-All building water supply systems in which quick acting valves are installed shall be
provided with devices to absorb the hammer caused by high pressure resulting from the quick closing of the
valve. These pressure-absorbing devices shall be approved mechanical devices. Water pressure-absorbing
devices shall be installed as close as possible to the quick closing valve.
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION:
1. Read all installation instructions carefully, before proceeding.
5. Completely flush water supply lines of all foreign debris, before connecting to the fixture.
8. After thoroughly flushing the 3/8” outer diameter supply line, connect water supply to the 3-way divider
assembly. From the 3-way divider assembly, connect to drinking fountain bubbler.
4. Remove the drinking fountain top by taking out the drain screw and lifting at the front while pulling forward.
Disconnect bubbler tube. Set top aside in a safe place where it will not be damaged. Place the screw in a
secure location where it will not be lost.
2. Hang trim panel on mounting frame. Note: The included 1” brackets do not get used with this installation and
the plastic spacers are typically not required and can be discarded.
3. If water flow requires adjustment, insert a slotted narrow blade screwdriver in the hole centered on the
underside of the fixture in the knee clearance area up to the flow regulator. Turning clockwise will increase
flow and turning counterclockwise will decrease flow.
2. Carefully remove all fixture components from packaging, preventing scratching or damage. Inspect fixture and
all parts from damages and all parts that are bolted on.
7. Make-up 1-1/4” outer diameter waste connection.
DRINKING FOUNTAIN START UP:
1. Insert mounting frame into the rough-in block out and secure using 1/4”-20 UNC mounting hardware (Provided
by Others).
3. Provide mounting surface, adequate to support the fixture and loads on the fixture.
6. Assemble P-trap to drain adapter and then assemble to unit with Phillips head screws.
2. Air within the drinking fountain system or the structure supply piping will cause an irregular bubbler outlet
stream until purged out by incoming water. Covering the bubbler with a clean cup (or similar object) is
recommended when first activating drinking fountain to prevent excessive splashing. Depress front push pad
until steady water stream is achieved.
1. Before connecting power supply, but after thoroughly flushing the supply line, turn on building water supply
and check all connections for leaks.
4. Recheck all water connections with water flowing through system.
4. Provide rough-ins as shown on the roughing-in and dimensional drawing, including water supply, drain pipe
and gravel drain well. (See rough-in details)
9. Place drain gasket on drain adapter. Reconnect bubbler tube. Reassemble top to unit by engaging back clip
and securing with screw.
DRINKING FOUNTAIN INSTALLATION:
3. Install the four threaded studs into the Wall Mounting Frame
5. Slide Fixture over studs and secure with nuts and washers.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
A- PROVIDE A 19" WIDE x 19-1/8" TALL OPENING AT
APPROPRIATE HEIGHT. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STRUCTURAL
SUPPORT AROUND INSIDE OF OPENING FOR FRAME
ANCHORING.
B- CENTER FRAME 1 WITHIN WALL OPENING. SLIDE FRAME
1 INTO OPENING UNTIL TOP, SIDE AND BOTTOM
FLANGES 2 ARE AGAINST FINISHED WALL. SECURE TO
WALL FROM THE TOP, SIDES AND BOTTOM USING
INSTALLER PROVIDED HARDWARE 3 .
C- INSTALL TRIM PANEL 4 BY ENGAGING OVER JOGGLE
5 ON TOP OF FRAME 1 , SEE ENGAGEMENT DETAIL.
D- ASSEMBLY OF DRINKING FOUNTAIN THROUGH TRIM
PANEL 4 INTO MOUNTING FRAME 1 HELPS SECURE
TRIM PANEL 4 INTO ONTO WALL.
4
5
ENGAGEMENT DETAIL
NOTE:
TRIM PANEL FIXTURE MOUNTING POINTS 6 DIFFER TO
MATCH MODEL REFERENCED BUT DOES NOT CHANGE
THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION.
19"
191
8"
1
25" FOR 33"
ORIFICE HEIGHT
6
4
2
3
-MF1 WALL MOUNTING FRAME:
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NOTE: FITTINGS AND TUBE SHOULD BE KEPT
CLEAN, BAGGED AND UNDAMAGED PRIOR
TO INSTALLATION.
PUSH-IN FITTING INSTALLATION
2. Pull on the fitted tubing to ensure it is secure.
Tube should not come free from the fitting. Water
test the connection assembly prior to leaving the
site to ensure there are no leaks.
DISCONNECTING THE TUBE:
To disconnect the tube from the fitting ensure that
the water line is depressurized. Push collet square
towards the push-in fitting body and hold. While
holding the collet in, pull on the PE tubing to remove
from the push-in fitting.
TO CUT TUBE:
Cut to fit length of 1/4” PE tubing and remove any
burrs or sharp edges. Ensure that the outside
diameter is free from score marks. Tube ends
should be square.
INSERTING THE TUBE:
1. Firmly and fully insert the tubing end into the
push-in fitting up to the tube stop located
approximately ½” deep.
COLLET
COLLET
O-RING
O-RING
TUBE STOP
COLLET
COLLET
COLLET
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a. Ensure water supply service stop valve is fully open.
c. Check for twists or kinks in outlet tubing.
a. Cartridge – The water flow can be adjusted using a slotted narrow blade screwdriver and turning
clockwise to increase flow and counterclockwise to decrease flow.
TROUBLE SHOOTING:
b. Cold Water Thermostat – The water temperature can be adjusted using a slotted screwdriver and turning
clockwise to make colder and counterclockwise to make warmer.
c. Bubbler Stream - Bubbler can be rotated slightly to direct the stream backwards or forwards. Adjust the
stream to minimize splashing. Splashing may occur from bubbler stream if the unit is not level. Shim lower
mounting point, if necessary, to level chiller.
1. ADJUSTMENTS:
2. RESTRICTED OR NO WATER FLOW:
b. Verify minimum 20 psig supply line flow pressure.
3. WATER DRIPS OR WILL NOT SHUT OFF:
f. Check flow adjustment. See start up note #3.
h. No power to transformer connections, loose or wires cut.
b. Replace valve cartridge.
e. The cartridge valve located in the water control assembly or bubbler can also become clogged with
foreign material. The cartridge valve can only be replaced and not repaired.
d. Check the water inlet “Y” strainer. Sediment from the main supply can get trapped in the screen along
with installation materials such as pipe dope and flux. The screen should be cleaned and checked on a
regular basis and replace if needed.
g. Flow control in solenoid valve outlet elbow clogged remove & clean.
a. Open fixture. Loosen nuts holding valve bracket assembly to bottom of fixture but, do not remove. Move
complete valve bracket assembly further back from the front push pad and tighten to lock in place.
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2. If there are stubborn spots or if you wish to treat a scratch, synthetic abrasive general purpose pads such as
scotch brite are recommended.
1. To Remove water spots or rust spots, stainless steel cleaner/polish on a cloth is recommended.
3. Periodically remove fountain top and clean out in-line strainer.
3. Stainless steel should be kept clean at all times. If a coating of stainless steel cleaner/polish is maintained,
stainless steel surfaces will retain their new, clean, polished appearance indefinitely.
2. Excess dirt or poor ventilation will cause the compressor overload protector to turn the compressor off and it
will cycle on and off with no cold water coming out of bubbler. Periodically clean with vacuum cleaner, air
hose or brush the condenser fins and cabinet ventilation louvers. In environments where dirt and dust is
more prevalent, clean more frequently.
4. Periodically remove access panel of cooler and clean out inline “Y’’ strainer
1. Motors have lifetime lubrication and do not require scheduled maintenance.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE GUIDE:
For Powder coated units: Units should be cleaned using a mild soap solution with a sponge or cotton cloth.
Wipe down surfaces then rinse with clean water.
For Stainless steel units:
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CARTRIDGE VALVE PARTS BREAKDOWN
3
2
1
5
4
Note: Use the Universal Maintenance Tool to perform the following:
— NOTE: STRAINER SCREEN MUST BE IN PLACE FOR WATER TO FLOW.
1. Strainer Plug must be removed before Cartridge replacement and Strainer maintenance (no need to turn the
water off at the Angle Stop). Some residual water will drainduring Plug removal.
3. Cartridge Replacement - insert diamond end of the Universal Tool into Pushbutton, rotate 90 degrees and pull
firmly to remove the Button. Remove Cartridge Retaining Nut . Remove and replace Cartridge. When replacing
Cartridge, be sure to align the inlet and outlet Ports on the Cartridge with the Ports in the Valve Body.
CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT/ STRAINER MAINTENANCE
2. Clean Strainer as needed using clean water.
Universal Maintenance Tool
-Button Removal
-Cartridge Retaining Nut
-Strainer Plug
-Removal of P.E. Tubing from
Push-in Fittings
6
ITEM # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 7003-095-000 Valve Body Sub Assembly
2 7000-060-000 Valve Cartridge
3 7000-052-000 Retaining Nut
4 7003-864-000 Strainer, Auto Stop
5 7003-097-001 Strainer Cap
6 7003-194-199 Maintenance Tool
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Repairs must be made with Murdock Manufacturing parts only. Please order through your local
representative or distributor. The phone number to locate your local representative is 1.800.591.9360.
6A
6B
5
4
3
2
1
7
16
15
14
13
12
10
11
9
8
NOTE:
** Flow Restrictor Only Available
With Low Flow Bubbler.
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Shown is the 18” long unit, however the parts are the same for the 14” long unit.
ITEM # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ITEM # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 7000-005-199 Drain Adapter 9 7003-193-000 Spring, Pushbutton Return
2 0116-016-000 #10-32 x 3/8" Phillips Truss Head Screw 10 7003-196-199 Pushbutton, Chrome
3 7000-006-000 Flat Drain Adapter Gasket 11 7003-197-199 Escutcheon, Chrome
4 7000-015-000 1-1/4" OD P-Trap 12 0161-062-000 #6-32 x 1/2" Phillips, Flat Head Screw
5 0152-010-000 #10-32 x 1" Hex Flat Head Screw 13 0124-055-000 #8 x 3/4" Phillips, Round Head Screw
6A 7000-012-001 Stainless Steel Bubbler Assembly 14 7003-198-199 Mounting Sleeve
6B 7000-099-002 Flexible Gray Bubbler Assembly 15 7003-095-001 Valve Body Sub Assembly
7 1895-123-000 1/4" x 3/8" OD Tube Union Push-In 16 7003-093-001 Flow Restrictor - Low-Flow Bubbler Only
8 7003-195-000 Spring, Overtravel

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Repairs must be made with Murdock Manufacturing parts only. Please order through your local
representative or distributor. The phone number to locate your local representative is 1.800.591.9360.
ITEM # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ITEM # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 0152-040-000 Allen Flat Head Screw 9 0308-009-000 Nylon Insert Locknut
2A 7000-012-001 StainlessSteel Bubbler Assy 10 0331-004-000 Flat Waher
2B 7000-099-002 Flexible Gray Bubbler Assembly 11 7000-059-199 Valve Cap
3 7000-006-000 Flat Drain Adapter Gasket 12 7000-060-000 Valve Cartridge
4 0116-016-000 Phillips Truss Head Screw 13 2562-373-001 9V DC Sensor Assembly
5 7000-005-199 Drain Adapter 14 7001-202-199 Sensor Spacer
6 7000-021-000 "Y" Strainer 15 7000-015-000 1-1/4" OD P-Trap
7 7000-067-001 Flow Adjustment Valve & Sensor Bracket 16 0711-410-001 9V DC Plug-In Transformer
8 7000-050-001 Valve Assembly 17 7001-200-001 Solenoid Valve Assembly w/ Mounting Bracket
12
11
9
10
7
8
2A
4
3
5
6
1
16
15
17
13
14
2B
NOTE:
** Flow Restrictor Only Available
With Low Flow Bubbler.
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