Murdock A171-VR Series Installation and operating instructions

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Test rating conditions are
compliant with ARI 1010.
Federal
Public Law
111-380
(No Lead)
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15125 Proctor Ave.
City of Industry, CA
91746 U.S.A.
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626-336-4561
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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 Mudock’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.
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DRINKING FOUNTAIN
A171-VR Series
Barrier Free, Wall Mounted Fountain

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.
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.
A. 3/8" NCT SUPPLY INLET
B. WASTE OUTLET FOR 1-1/4" P-TRAP BY OTHERS.
C. Ø3/8" HANGER BRACKET PUNCHING, 3 PLACES FOR ANCHORING HARDWARE BY OTHERS.
D. Ø1/4" PUNCHING, 2 PLACES FOR ANCHORING HARDWARE BY OTHERS.
GENERAL NOTES:
1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM].
*2. VERTICAL DIMENSIONS INDICATED **ARE FOR ADA FRONT APPROACH; ADJUST VERTICAL
DIMENSIONS ** NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL CODES.
3. STOP VALVE AND TRAP ARE PROVIDED BY INSTALLER.
4. IMPORTANT: DRINKING FOUNTAIN MUST BE ATTACHED TO WALL WITH ANCHOR SCREWS.
77
8"
[201]
Typ.
C
B
A
71
4"
[185]
13
8"
[35]
6"
[151]
12"
[305]
TAIL
PIECE
*331
2"
[851]
D
41
4"
[108]
91
4"
[235]
Typ.
*221
2"
[572]
*295
8"
[753]
16"
[410]
21
4"
[57]
131
4"
[335]
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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 wit 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 an all parts from damages and all parts are bolted on.
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.
3. Water supply is 3/8” Outer Diameter copper tube. Waste is 1-1/4” Outer Diameter.
4. 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.
5. Do NOT solder tubes inserted into the coupler as damage to the o-ring may result.
6. All burrs must be removed from outside of cut tubes before inserting into coupler or other
components.
9. 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.
10. 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.
12. 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 will be installed as close as possible to the quick closing valve.
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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 with 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 bottom cover 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 bottom cover 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 leak.
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 bottom cover 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 8 9 to access cartridge.
4. Remove cartridge retaining nut 10 . 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 10 using maintenance tool 5 (Be careful not to over tighten)
6. Install button assembly items 6 7 8 9 using maintenance tool 5 . Insure 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 7003-195-000 (-VR) PUSHBUTTON OVERTRAVEL SPRING
9 7003-193-000 (-VR) PUSHBUTTON RETURN SPRING
10 7000-052-000 RETAINING NUT
2
4
3
1
5
5
6
7
8
9
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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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Universal Maintenance Tool
-Button Removal
-Cartridge Retaining Nut
-Strainer Plug
-Removal of P.E. Tubing from
Push-in Fittings
19
3
2
1
15
14
4
5
7
17
12
13
8
6
16
15"
9
VANDAL RESISTANT BUTTON
& VALVE BREAKDOWN
SCALE x 1-1/2"
21
22
20
23
24
27
26 25
24
20
19 11
18 1716
15"
10
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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.
ITEM # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
7003-001-199 BASIN TOP
7003-161-299 BF12 BASIN TOP WITH HOLE FOR BF11/12
2 7000-012-001 LEAD -FREE STAINLESS STEEL BUBBLER ASSEMBLY
3 0124-032-000 #8 x 3/4" LG PHIL FLAT HD SELF TAPPING SCREW
4 7000-006-000 FLAT DRAIN GASKET
5 7003-180-000 DRAIN ADAPTER
6 7003-003-199 BACK PANEL
7 7003-007-199 SUPPORT STRUT
8 1895-121-000 SUPPLY INLET CONNECTION
9 7000-023-199 1/4" NOM. COPPER TUBING, 2" LONG
10 7003-826-001 APRON ASSEMBLY - STAINLESS STEEL
11 7003-095-001 VALVE ASSEMBLY
12 7003-035-299 COVER - STAINLESS STEEL
13 0124-031-000 #8 x 3/8" LONG ALLEN PAN HEAD SCREW
14 7003-014-199 HANGER BRACKET
15 0124-056-000 #8 x 3/8" LONG PHILLIP PH SHEET METAL SCREW
16 2169-000-000 1/4" O.D. TUBING
17 7012-055-000 TUBE INSULATION
18 7003-194-199 (-VR) MAINTENANCE TOOL
19 7003-198-199 (-VR) PUSHBUTTON MOUNTING SLEEVE
20 0124-055-000 #8x3/4 PHILLIPS ROUND HEAD SS SM SCREW
21 7003-199-000 AUTO-STOP CONDENSATION GASKET, UPPER
22 7003-200-000 AUTO-STOP CONDENSATION GASKET, LOWER
23 7003-193-000 (-VR) PUSHBUTTON RETURN SPRING
24 0161-062-000 #6-32 x 1/2" S/S PHIL FLAT HD SCREW
25 7003-195-000 (-VR) PUSHBUTTON OVERTRAVEL SPRING
26 7003-196-199 (-VR) PUSHBUTTON, CHROME
27 7003-197-199 (-VR) PUSHBUTTON ESCUTCHEON, CHROME
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