Murdock AI81.8 Series User manual

AI81.8 Series
Barrier Free, Wall Mounted Electric Drinking Fountain
AI81408S
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TOLL FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER:
1.800.591.9360
Technical Assistance Fax: [phone]
Murdock warrants that every cooler, bottle filling station, packaged water chiller, fountain and accessory to be free
from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from date of install or eighteen (18)
months after the date of shipment from the factory, whichever comes first.
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.
LIMITED WARRANTY - UNITED STATES & CANADA
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.
Murdock warrants the compressor and hermetically sealed refrigeration system, including cooling coil assembly
when part of the hermetically sealed refrigeration system, to be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use for an additional four (4) years from the end of the one (1) year period described above.
COMPLIES WITH
7020-007-001 Date: 07/25/18
Test rating conditions are
compliant with ARI 1010.
Federal
Public Law
111-380
(No Lead) Member of
MURDOCK
15125 Proctor Ave.
City of Industry, CA
91746 U.S.A.
Phone [phone]
626-336-4561
Fax [phone]
www.murdockmfg.com
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.
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DRINKING FOUNTAINS

ROUGHING-IN AND DIMENSIONAL DRAWING
Prior to roughing consult with local, state, and federal codes for proper mounting height.
13
8"
6"
311
2"
237
8"
*33"
47
8"
91
2"
553
8"
13
8"
ACCESS
PANEL
ACCESS
PANEL
1-1/4" SLIP JOINT
WASTE CONNECTION
SUPPLIED MOUNTING
FRAME
CHILLER UNIT
3/8" OD COPPER
TUBING
541
2"
WALL
OPENING
12"
WALL
OPENING
17"
WALL
OPENING
5
8"
21
8"
36"
WALL OPENING
GENERAL NOTES:
1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
*2. DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE RECOMMENDED ADULT HEIGHT. ADJUST VERTICAL
DIMENSIONS AS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL CODES.
3. STOP VALVE NOT PROVIDED.
4. WATER LINE FROM CHILLER TO FOUNTAIN SHOULD BE COVERED WITH SPONGE
FOAM RUBBER OR ICE WATER TYPE INSULATION OF ADEQUATE THICKNESS.
17" MIN
WALL OPENING
15" MIN
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7. Make connections to the Chiller Unit as required to supply chilled water to the Fountain. Water line
from the chiller to fountain should be covered with sponge rubber or ice water type insulation of
adequate thickness.
INSTALLATION:
2. Place the Chiller Unit onto the base pan of the Fountain Frame Assembly.
3. Recheck all water and drain connections with water flowing through system.
3. Install the Filter Cartridge Valve Bracket Assembly on the lower frame member, this must not
hang past the frame member and interfere with ADA access.
2. Water supply is 3/8” copper tube (Fountain). Waste is 1-1/4” OD female slip joint connection.
3. Completely flush supply lines of all foreign debris before connecting to fixture. Optional water filter
is available should there be problems from the water supply with taste, odor, color, or sediment.
4. WARNING: Warranty is voided if installation is not made following current Murdock Manufacturing
installation instructions and if components are assembled to the fixture that are not approved by
Murdock Manufacturing.
5. Secure the Fountain to the Frame Assembly using the supplied #10-32 screws and washers.
The screws need to pass through the tab and into the frame containing the captive nut. Tighten the
screws to pull the Fountain flush with the wall.
8. Make up 1-1/4” o.d. p-trap waste connection.
4. Securely hang the Fountain Assembly on the top flange of the Frame Assembly making sure that
the flanges engage.
9. Thoroughly flush the supply line, connect water supply to the Fountain.
1. Waste P-Trap and Water Supply Service Stop Valve to be supplied by others in accordance with
local codes.
6. Install water supply and drain as required per Figure A rough-in dimensions.
START UP:
2. Air within the Fountain or the structure supply piping will cause an irregular outlet stream until
purged out by incoming water.
4. Install Removable Access Covers to the Fountain top & bottom Mounting Frame Bracket,
install the supplied #8-32 screws & washers from the bottom & top of the Removable Access
Covers.
1. Install the Mounting Frame Assembly for the Chilled Fountain. Center the Frame Assembly and
securely install per Rough-In number 7020-006-001 Figure A. (All frame mounting hardware is to
be supplied by others, screws preferred).
1. Before assembling bottom & top covers to the 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.
5. Fixture operates within water pressure range of 20 to 105 psig. Murdock Manufacturing will not
warranty fixtures damaged when connected to supply lines with flow pressure lower that 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.
IMPORTANT:
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PUSH-IN FITTING INSTALLATION
NOTE: FITTINGS AND TUBE SHOULD BE KEPT
CLEAN, BAGGED AND UNDAMAGED PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION.
3. 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.
4. To disconnect the tube from the fitting ensure that the
water supply is off. 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.
1. Cut to fit length of ¼” PE tubing and remove any burrs
or sharp edges. Ensure that the outside diameter is free
from score marks. Tube ends should be square.
2. Firmly and fully insert the tubing end into the push-in
fitting up to the tube stop located approximately ½”
deep.
COLLET
COLLET
TUBE STOP
PUSH-IN FITTING
1/4” PE TUBING
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Note:
Mount the assembly
so that it does not
extend past the
mounting frame
Filter cartridge valve
bracket assembly
approximate mounting
location
Solenoid with
bracket assembly
approximate
mounting location
Frame Assembly
Centered In Opening
Removable Vented
Access Cover
Chiller
Unit
Mounting
Tab
Fountain
Assembly
Removable
Access Cover
Figure B
Figure D
Figure C
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ITEM # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 A0000000-MF7 CHILLED FOUNTAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY
2 7008-050-001 CHILLER UNIT
3 7035-107-199 VENTED PANEL
4 0279-002-000 #8-32 SOCKET CAP BUTTON HD SCREW 3/4" LG
5 0322-001-000 #8 PLATED STAR LOCK WASHER (EXTERNAL)
7000-012-001 STAINLESS STEEL BUBBLER
7000-099-002 LOW FLOW FLEX BUBBLER GRAY
7 7000-050-001 VALVE ASSEMBLY
8 7000-060-000 FLOW REGULATOR CARTRIDGE (0.5 GPM)
9 7000-091-001 PUSHBUTTON W/HEX ASSY
10 7035-111-199 PANEL, LOWER, SHORT
11 7000-021-001 Y' STRAINER ASSEMBLY
12 4926-055-001 GRID STRAINER W/ CLOSE ELL ASSY.
13 0116-006-000 #10-32 PHILLIPS SCREWS
14 0321-011-000 #10 STAR WASHER
15 0331-004-000 #10 FLAT WASHER
16 7000-093-001 FLOW RESTRICTOR - LOW-FLOW BUBBLER ONLY
6
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AI81408S PART LIST:
1
2
4
5
3
1
15
14
13
6
7
8
9
10 12
11
** 16
NOTE:
** Flow Restrictor Only Available
With Low Flow Bubbler.