Murdock A172FGVR Series Installation and operating instructions

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COMPLIES WITH
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Test rating conditions are
compliant with ARI 1010.
Federal
Public Law
111-380
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MURDOCK
15125 Proctor Ave.
City of Industry, CA
91746 U.S.A.
Phone [phone]
626-336-4561
Fax [phone]
www.murdockmfg.com
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.
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 original shipment 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.
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.
A172FGVR Series
Barrier Free, 14 Gage Stainless Steel, Enhanced
Vandal Resistance, Bi-Level, Wall Mounted Drinking Fountain
1.800.591.9360
Technical Assistance Fax: [phone]
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TOLL FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER:

NOTICE
A dielectric coupling must be used to connect the drinking fountain to the water supply . A nonmetallic
coupler is furnished with this drinking fountain to meet this requirement.
ROUGHING-IN AND DIMENSIONAL DRAWING
Prior to roughing consult with local, state, and federal codes for proper mounting height.
A172400FGVR Wall Mounted Drinking Fountain
NOTES: Dimensions indicated * are for ADA frontal approach installation. Adjust vertical dimension * as
required to comply with federal, state, and local codes. For Child ADA compliant parallel approach,
decrease spout height to 30” maximum above finished floor.
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GENERAL NOTES:
1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM]
2. ALLOW 4 INCHES [102 MM] MINIMUM CLEARANCE PER SIDE FOR VENTILATION
*3. DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE FOR RECOMMENDED ADULT HEIGHT. ADJUST VERTICAL
DIMENSIONS AS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL CODES
4. STOP VALVE, P-TRAP, & ELECTRICAL OUTLET NOT SUPPLIED
5. IMPORTANT: COOLERS MUST BE ATTACHED TO WALL WITH APPROPRIATE WALL
181
2"
*331
2"
13
8"
105
8"
TAILPIECE
*221
4"
21
4"
*25"
141
4"
5"
193
8"
77
8"
65
8"
AIR FLOW
*16"
185
8"
81
4"
371
8"
D
E
C
B
A
A. 3/8" NCT SUPPLY INLET
B. WASTE OUTLET FOR 1-1/4" P-TRAP BY OTHERS
C. Ø3/8" HANGER BRACKET PUNCHING, 6 PLACES FOR ANCHORING HARDWARE BY OTHERS
D. Ø1/4" PUNCHING, 4 PLACES FOR ANCHORING HARDWARE BY OTHERS
ANCHOR SCREWS
41
4"
71
2"
141
4"

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION:
Important: some options may slightly alter installation. To ensure proper installation review the manual
thoroughly and verify rough-ins before beginning work. File this manual with the owner or maintenance
personnel upon completion of installation.
— Fixture mounting requirements: industry standard wall construction, adequate to support the fixture and
installer provided wall anchors sufficient to secure the fixture.
— Inspect fixture and all parts from damages.
IMPORTANT:
1. Waste P-Trap, Water Supply Service Angle Stop Valve to be supplied by others in accordance with local
codes. A metallic p-trap (by others) must be used for the drain connection.
2. Water supply is 3/8” Outer Diameter copper tube. Waste is 1-1/4” Outer Diameter.
3. Completely flush supply lines of all foreign debris before connecting to fixture. Drinking fountain is
designed to not cause problems with taste, odor, color, or sediment. Optional water filter (WF1) is
available should any of these problems arise from the water supply.
4. Do NOT solder tubes inserted into the coupler as damage to the o-ring may result.
5. All burrs must be removed from outside of cut tubes before inserting into coupler or other components.
6. Warranty is voided if installation is not made following current Acorn Engineering installation instructions
and if components are assembled to the fixture that is not approved by Acorn Engineering.
7. Fixture operates within water pressure range of 20 to 105 psig. Acorn Engineering will not warranty
fixtures damaged when connected to supply lines with flow pressure lower than 20 psig or higher than
105 psig. A pressure regulator must be furnished by others on supply line if inlet pressure is greater than
105 psig.
8. Per UPC 609.10- All building water supply systems in which quick acting valves are installed shall be
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181
2"
*331
2"
13
8"
105
8"
TAILPIECE
*221
4"
21
4"
*25"
141
4"
5"
193
8"
77
8"
65
8"
AIR FLOW
*16"
185
8"
81
4"
371
8"
D
E
C
B
A
41
4"
71
2"
141
4"
A172400FGVR Wall Mounted Drinking Fountain- Reverse Bi-Level

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 will be installed as close as possible to the quick closing valve.
INSTALLATION:
1. Mount hanger bracket to wall horizontally level as shown in Roughing-In and Dimensional Drawing.
Note: Adjust height of bracket if bubbler outlet height is required to vary from that shown. Hanger
Bracket MUST be securely anchored to wall fasteners sufficient to support 3 times weight of cooler. If
wall can not provide adequate support, order and install optional fixture support carrier.
2. Remove the access panel from the drinking fountain and set aside in a safe place. Save the screws in a
secure location for re-use in later stages of installation.
3. Hang the drinking fountain on the hanger bracket, ensuring the bracket tabs engage AND seat in the
slots in the back of the drinking fountain. Verify drinking fountain is level, left to right AND front to back
from bottom of unit. NOTE: The bubbler stream may be adversely affected if unit is not square and level.
Bottom of unit and louvers should be used as reference to verify unit is square and plumb.
4. Anchor drinking fountain to wall at other mounting points in base. Shim lower rear mounting points to
level unit if necessary.
5. Thoroughly flush the 3/8” O.D. supply line and then connect drinking fountain to water supply angle stop
valve (by others) with supplied 3/8” O.D. copper tube.
6. Make up 1-1/4” O.D. p-trap (by others) waste connection.
START UP:
1. Before assembling access panel to drinking fountain, but after thoroughly flushing the supply line and
connecting it to the fixture, turn on building water supply and check all connections for leaks.
2. Air within the d rinking 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
the pushbutton until steady water stream is achieved.
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.
4. Recheck all water and drain connections with water flowing through system.
5. Assemble access panel to drinking fountain with screws furnished.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE GUIDE:
1. Periodically remove and clean out auto stop strainer.
2. Do NOT use harsh chemicals, abrasive or petroleum based cleaners. Use of these will void the Acorn
warranty.
3. Exterior panels can be cleaned using mild household detergents or warm, soapy water. Extra care must
be used cleaning chrome plated items and mirror finished stainless steel. They can scratch easily and
should only be cleaned using a clean, soft cloth and mild soap with water or a mild glass cleaner.
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CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT/ STRAINER MAINTENANCE
Note: Use the -VR maintenance tool to perform the following:
1. Strainer plug 3 must be removed before cartridge replacement and strainer
maintenance (no need to turn the water off at the angle stop). Some residual water will drain
during plug removal.
2. Clean strainer 4 as needed using clean water.
3. Cartridge replacement - Rotate and remove -VR pushbutton escutcheon 6 to release pushbutton 7
and springs 9 10 to access cartridge.
4. Remove cartridge retaining nut 11 . Remove and replace cartridge 2 . When replacing cartridge be
sure to align the inlet and outlet ports on the cartridge with the ports in the valve body.
5. Install item 11 using maintenance tool 5 (Be careful not to over tighten)
6. Install button assembly items 6 7 8 9 10 using maintenance tool 5 . Ensure springs are fully
seated onto button.
7. Reinstall strainer 4 and plug 3 using maintenance tool 5 .
NOTE: STRAINER FILTER SCREEN
MUST BE IN PLACE FOR
WATER TO FLOW.
ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 7003-095-001 VALVE ASSEMBLY
2 7000-060-000 FLOW REGULATOR CARTRIDGE(0.5 GPM)
3 7003-097-001 O-RING &STRAINER PLUG
4 7003-864-000 STRAINER FILTER SCREEN
5 7003-194-199 (-VR) MAINTENANCE TOOL
6 7003-197-199 (-VR) PUSHBUTTON ESCUTCHEON, CHROME
7 7003-196-199 (-VR) PUSHBUTTON, CHROME
8 7003-192-199 SPACER, -VR-FG PUSHBUTTON SPRING
9 7003-195-000 (-VR) PUSHBUTTON OVERTRAVEL SPRING
10 7003-193-000 (-VR) PUSHBUTTON RETURN SPRING
11 7000-052-000 RETAINING NUT
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2
69
8
10
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5
1
4
3
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OPTIONAL -WF1 WATER FILTER
See the following page for models with -WF1 Water Filter (A172-FG-VR-WF1)
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ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 7012-311-000 WF1 Filter 1500 Gal
2 1895-709-000 Elbow , Push in, 1/4" O.D. x 1/4" Stem
3 2169-000-000 1/4" O.D. LLDPE Tubing, Blue
4 7012-055-000 Foam Pipe Insullation
5 7003-670-001 Filter Assembly, FG
FILTER MOUNTING
DETAIL
LINE TO DRINKING
FOUNTAIN INLET
INSTALLED
FILTER DETAIL
NOTES:
1.) CUT AND DEBURR
WATER LINE TUBING
AS REQUIRED.
2.) ENSURE TUBING END
IS NOT DEFORMED
BEFORE INSERTING IN
"Y" STRAINER.
3.) CUT INSULATION AS
REQUIRED TO COVER
WATER TUBING.
INSTALL TUBING
PROVIDED WITH
FILTER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE TUBING FROM
"Y" STRAINER & INSTALL
TO OUTLET OF FILTER
"Y" STRAINER
IN
OUT
TO DRINKING
FOUNTAIN INLET
43
1
2
5

OPTIONAL -WF1 WATER FILTER
See the following page for models with -WF1
Water Filter (A172-FG-VR-WF1)
FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT:
1. Remove access panel, this allows access to the filter
and the water inlet valve (provided by others). Turn
valve knob 1/4 turn clockwise to close.
2. Slowly lift water filter from the water filter bracket
assembly.
3. With the water filter removed from the bracket
assembly, hold the cap firmly. Turn the
replaceable cartridge filter counterclockwise to
remove.
4. Remove and replace the cartridge turning clockwise
to secure.
5. Re-insert the water filter into the water filter bracket
assembly.
6. Turn water inlet 1/4 turn knob 1/4 turn
counterclockwise to open and test for leaks and
proper operation before closing access panel.
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ACCESS PANEL
WATER INLET
VALVE OPEN
WATER INLET
VALVE CLOSED
REPLACEMENT
CARTRIDGE

PUSH-IN FITTING INSTALLATION
NOTE: FITTINGS AND TUBE SHOULD BE KEPT
CLEAN, BAGGED AND UNDAMAGED PRIOR TO
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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NOTE: See next page for table of part numbers corresponding to drawing above.
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COOLER PARTS BREAKDOWN
Universal Maintenance Tool
-Button Removal
-Cartridge Retaining Nut
-Strainer Plug
-Removal of P.E. Tubing from
Push-in Fittings
16
2
3
4
56
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
25
24
26
27
28 29
19
23

Repairs must be made with Acorn Engineering parts only. Please order through your local representative
or distributor. The phone number to locate your local representative is 1.800.591.9360.
FOUNTAIN PARTS BREAKDOWN TABLE
NOTE: See previous page for fixture drawing corresponding to table of parts below.
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ITEM # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 0112-002-000 10-32 x 1/2" Center Reject Hex Button Head Screw
2 7003-681-199 Access Panel
3 7003-095-001 Valve Assembly
4 7000-012-001 Stainless Steel Bubbler Assembly
5 0152-006-000 10-32 x 3/4" Center Reject Allen Flat head Screw
6 7003-635-199 FG-VR Hanger Bracket
7 7003-681-299 Access Plate, (-VR) Auto-Stop
8 7000-006-000 Flat Drain Adapter Gasket
9 7000-005-199 Drain Adapter
10 7000-019-001 1-1/4" Tailpiece Assembly
11 7003-073-000 11/4" x 1-1/2" Compression 45° Elbow
12 1758-043-299 1-1/2" O.D. x 3" Long Drain Tube
13 7003-072-000 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" Compression 45° Elbow
14 1758-043-199 1-1/2" O.D. x 15" Long Waste Arm
15 7000-032-001 1-1/4" x 1-3/4" Long Drain Tube
16 7003-070-000 1-1/2" Compression Tee
17 7000-032-299 1-1/4" O.D. Brass Waste Tailpiece
18 7003-198-199 (-VR) Pushbutton Mounting Sleeve
19 0124-055-000 #8 x 3/4" Phillips Round Head S/S SM Screw
20 7003-199-000 Auto-Stop Condensation Gasket, Upper
21 7003-200-000 Auto-Stop Condensation Gasket, Lower
22 7003-193-000 (-VR) Pushbutton Return Spring
23 0161-062-000 #6-32 x 1/2" S/S Phillips Flat Head Screw
24 7003-195-000 (-VR) Pushbutton Overtravel Spring
25 7003-192-199 (-VR) Pushbutton Spring Spacer
26 7003-196-199 (-VR) Pushbutton, Chrome
27 7003-197-199 (-VR) Pushbutton Escutcheon, Chrome
28 2169-000-000 1/4" O.D. Tubing, Blue
29 7012-055-000 Tube Insulation