Halsey Taylor RC8A-Q User Manual

This water cooler is certified to

NSF/ANSI 61.

GENERAL

Modular, electric refrigerated, fully-recessed
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 for side
approach. 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.

FOUNTAIN

One-piece, non-corrosive stainless steel cooler
top, number 300 series with satin finish and
contour-formed basin.

BUBBLER

Exclusive one-piece, chrome-plated two-stream
mound-building bubbler with non-removable
anti-squirt feature and integral hood insures a
satisfying drink of water.

PUSHBUTTON ACTUATION MECHANISM

Self closing, vandal-resistant pushbutton does
not require grasping or twisting.

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.

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Hermetically sealed, positive start compressor
with lifetime lubrication and built-in overload
protection, efficient capillary sizing, large
capacity dryer-strainer, and self-lubricated fan
cools copper/aluminum condenser. System
uses R134A refrigerant. Protected by Halsey
Taylor’s Limited 5 Year Warranty.

MOUNTING FRAME

Mounting frame is manufactured of corrosion
resistant, galvanized steel. Open construction
designed for ease of installation. Mounting
frame can be shipped in advance for rough-in
installation.

CABINET AND ACCESS PANEL

Cooling unit contained in a heavy gauge
galvanized steel cabinet with front and rear
panels removable for service. The lower
louvered panel is easily removable for access
to the chiller unit system.

SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS

Shall deliver 7.5 GPH of 50° F water at 90° F
ambient and 80° F inlet water. Fountain shall
include pushbutton valve on front, contour­formed basin to eliminate splashing and
standing water. Bubbler shall be chrome
plated, two-stream, mound-building type.
Cooling unit shall have a high efficiency
positive start compressor using R134A with
pressurized counterflow cooling evaporator/
chiller. Cooler shall comply with ANSI 117:1
and ADA for side approach only. 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.

Standard finish is Stainless Steel
Optional Accessories (extra cost)

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Easy-Flex™Bubbler

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Vandal-Resistant Kit

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Water Filter

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Glass Filler
NOTE: Glass filler is factory installed.
No 2408 style glass filler only.

Each RC consists of 3 cartons as follows:

Cooling Unit -SJ8-Q
Basin and Grill
Mounting Frame

Trap and service stop not included.

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

C7 / 8-2007

MODEL RC8A-Q

Fully Recessed Cooler

halseytaylor.com

RC FULLY RECESSED 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

RC8A-Q 9.1 8.3 7.5 6.5 7.5 4.0 89 370

* With projector service and tap water at 80° F

†

UL listed and complies with ARI Standard 1010

JOB NAME:

ENGINEER/CONTRACTOR NAME:

APPROVAL:

DATE:

*

* For parallel approach only

Printed in the U.S.A.

RC8A-Q

Fully Recessed Cooler

(CONTINUED)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Wall-mounting frame must be secured in wall
opening with plumbing and electrical supply in
place, before installing cooler fountain assembly.
Attach fountain to frame, tighten drain plug,
and make waste connection.

Install cooling unit and make water supply and
electrical connections. Open service valve fully
and check for water leaks. Adjust automatic
stream regulator (on valve body) to provide a
drinking stream approximately 1

1

/

2

" above

projector guard. Secure access panel to frame.

MOUNTING HEIGHT

Adult mounting height recommended 40" from
basin to floor. May be mounted at any height.
To comply with ADA requirements for parallel
approach, the floor to bubbler surface height
must be adjusted to 36". All other dimensions
must be adjusted accordingly.

WALL OPENING

Cut a wall opening 171⁄8" W x 481⁄2" H and
161⁄8" above the floor line.

PLUMBING SUPPLY CONNECTIONS

3

⁄8" copper tubing to wall box. Connection
to the cooling unit requires 3⁄8" tubing
connection.

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTION

3

⁄8" or 1⁄2" (7⁄8" actual) conduit connection to
remote chiller.

Installation requires trap to be installed in
wall. Trap and service stop not included.

OPERATING PRESSURES:

Supply water - 105 psi maximum

TOP VIEW

FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW

Legend:

A = 1/4" O.D. TUBE CONNECT (CHILLER WATER OUTLET)
B = 3/8" O.D. TUBE CONNECT (CHILLER WATER INLET) SHUT OFF VALVE BY OTHERS
C = 1-1/4" O.D. WASTE WATER OUTLET TUBE (TRAP NOT FURNISHED)
D = ELECTRICAL INLET