Halsey Taylor HOWC8F-FR-Q User Manual

This water cooler is certified to

NSF/ANSI 61.

GENERAL

Self-contained, electric refrigerated wall-mounted
water cooler designed to be easily accessible
to physically challenged individuals. When
properly installed, unit meets state and federal
requirements as defined by the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Unit is certified to NSF/ANSI 61,
and meets requirements of the Safe Drinking
Water Act. Unit provides 50° F water at 80° F
inlet water and 90° F ambient. Unit is UL listed

for outdoor service.

CABINET

Stainless steel panels resists wear and corrosion.
Durable Satin Finish helps hide water spots
and fingerprints.

COOLER TOP

Non-corrosive stainless steel cooler top,
number 300 series with satin finish resists
stains and corrosion and is easy to maintain.
Anti-splash ridge reduces splatter. Contoured
to insure proper drainage.

BUBBLER

Vandal-resistant bubbler is one-piece, chrome­plated. Unit has integral hood guard design to
prevent contamination from other users,
airborne deposits and tampering.

PUSH BAR ACTUATION MECHANISM

Self-closing light-touch push bars with raised
letters for the visually impaired.

AUTOMATIC STREAM HEIGHT REGULATOR

Self-closing assembly is located inside unit to
prevent tampering. Unit resists corrosion and
liming. A constant stream height is automatically
maintained under line pressures that vary from
20 to 105 psi.

INLET STRAINER

Easily cleaned in-line strainer screen traps
particles of 140 microns or larger before they
enter the waterway.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Positive sensing thermostat for controlling
temperature of storage tank water. Factory set
at 50° F Adjustable ± 5° F.

STORAGE TANK

Non-pressurized stainless steel
evaporator/storage tank for long life.
Waterways are certified to NSF/ANSI 61,
far exceeding the requirements of the
Safe Drinking Water Act.

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Hermetically sealed, positive start compressor
with lifetime lubrication and built-in overload
protection, efficient capillary sizing, large
capacity dryer-strainer, and fan cooled
copper/aluminum condenser with self­lubricated bearing. System uses R134A
refrigerant. Protected by Halsey Taylor’s
Limited 2 Year Warranty.

VENTILATION

Insure proper ventilation by maintaining
6" (152mm) minimum clearance from
cabinet louvers to wall.

SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS

Shall deliver 8 GPH of 50° F water at 90° F
ambient and 80° F inlet water. Shall have
stainless steel basin with removable drain
strainer. Bubbler shall be one-piece, vandal­resistant. Separate valve and automatic stream
regulator shall be mounted within cabinet.
Refrigeration system shall employ high
efficiency, positive start compressor using
R134A, non-pressurized tank with totally
encapsulated insulation and be controlled by
positive sensing thermostat. Unit shall comply
with ANSI 117:1 and ADA for visual and motion
disabilities. Unit shall be UL listed for outdoor
service. The manufacturer shall certify the unit
to meet the requirements of NSF/ANSI 61, and
the Safe Drinking Water Act. Unit complies with
ARI Standard 1010.

NOTE: Continued product improvement makes
specifications subject to change without notice.
See Halsey Taylor website for most current
spec sheet.

Stainless Steel Finish Only

Optional Accessories (extra cost)

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Water Filter

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Frost-Resistant Model Available
(factory installed only - HOWC8F-FR-Q)

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220V 60 HZ

HALSEY TAYLOR, 2222 CAMDEN COURT, OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60523

A15 / 1-2005

MODEL:■■HOWC8F-Q ■■HOWC8F-FR-Q

Barrier-Free Cooler

Outdoor Wall-Mounted

www.halseytaylor.com

HAC-Q BARRIER-FREE SERIES

Model GPH Capacity Base F.L. Shipping Rated
No. Cooled to 50° F* Rate Amps Weight Watt

Ambient Air Temp

Cap. lb. Usage

70°F 80°F 90°F†100°F

HOWC8F-Q 9.6 8.8 8.0 7.2 8.0 4.5 72 325
HOWC8F-Q 220-240V 60 HZ 9.6 8.8 8.0 7.2 8.0 3.0 72 325
HOWC8F-FR-Q 9.6 8.8 8.0 7.2 8.0 6.6 72 575
HOWC8F-FR-Q 220-240V 60 HZ 9.6 8.8 8.0 7.2 8.0 3.0 72 325

* With projector service and tap water at 80° F

†

UL listed and complies with ARI Standard 1010

Trap and service stop not included

Halsey Taylor Barrier-Free Drinking
Fountains and Water Coolers conform
to The Americans with Disabilities Act
and American National Standards
Institute Specifications.

Printed in the U.S.A.

Barrier-Free Outdoor
Cooler

(CONTINUED)

MOUNTING HEIGHT

Mounting height recommended 32

5

/

8

" from
basin to floor. May be mounted at any desired
height. Check local codes.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Mount trap and install service stop to supply
line. Anchor hanger bracket securely to wall on
all sides. To insure proper engaging of waste
line into trap, centerline of trap must be 7" from

wall face. Remove slip nut and gasket from trap
and install on waste line tube. Hang cooler on
bracket and engage waste line tube into trap
inlet. Centerline height of waste outlet will vary
from floor line depending on mounting height.
Install

3

/

8" supply tube to in-line strainer. Secure

bottom of cooler to wall using holes
provided.

Trap and service stop not included.

OPERATING PRESSURES:

Supply water - 105 psi maximum

ELECTRICAL

Furnished with plug-in, 3-wire grounding type
service cord. Standard 120 volt, 60 Hz, single
phase. Install 120-volt receptacle, rated at
15-amp minimum, to receive 3-wire parallel
blade grounding type male plug.

FRONT VIEW / WALL LAYOUT

SIDE VIEW

LEGEND:

A = Recommended water supply location 3/8" O.D. tube connect stub 1-1/2" (38mm) out from wall shut off by others.
B = Recommended location for waste outlet 1-1/4" O.D. drain
C = 1-1/4 Trap not furnished**
D = Electrical supply (3) wire recessed box
E = Insure proper ventilation by maintaining 6" (152mm) (Min.) clearance from cabinet louvers to wall
F = 7/16 bolt holes for fastening unit to wall

* ADA Requirement
** When replacing a Model “BFC” with a new unit Model “HAC”, installer must cut 1-1/2" from length of cooler waste line before connecting to trap.