Halsey Taylor WM8A-WF-Q User Manual

This water cooler is certified to

NSF/ANSI 61.

GENERAL

Self-contained, electric refrigerated, wall-mounted
water cooler with lead filter designed to be
easily accessible to able-bodied individuals.
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.

LEAD REDUCTION FILTER

Halsey Taylor Water Cooler With Filter is
equipped with the Water Sentry HWF 172 lead
reduction system which is designed to remove
cysts, such as cryptrosporidium and giardia,
lead particles and chlorine. Also reduces odors
and discoloration from incoming water. The
filter has been tested to the following NSF
International standards: NSF/ANSI Standards 42
Chlorine, Particulate, and Taste and Odor.
NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for Reduction of Lead
and Cyst. Features include Quick-Disconnect
1/4 turn installation. Has automatic inlet shut-off
valve that closes when filter is removed. Filter
should be replaced every 1,500 gallons (5678
liters) or approximately one (1) year after
installation. Use part number 55897C when
ordering replacement filter.

CABINET

Heavy-gauge vinyl clad steel. Resistant to
wear, moisture, perspiration, heat and sunlight.
Optional Stainless Steel is available.

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

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.

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 self-lubricated fan
cools copper/aluminum condenser. System
uses R134A refrigerant. Protected by Halsey
Taylor’s Limited 5 Year Warranty.

VENTILATION

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

SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS

Shall deliver 8.0 GPH of 50° F water at
90° F ambient and 80° F inlet water. Shall have
lead reduction filter and stainless steel basin
with removable drain strainer. Bubbler shall be
two stream, mound-building type. 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.
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 Platinum Vinyl

Optional Finish (extra cost)

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All Stainless Steel

Optional Accessories (extra cost)

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Glass Filler

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Vandal-Resistant Kit

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Easy-Flex™Bubbler

Trap and service stop not included.

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

C2 / 8-2007

MODEL WM8A-WF-Q

halseytaylor.com

WM WATER COOLER WITH FILTER

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

WM8A-WF-Q 9.2 8.4 7.6 6.8 7.6 4.0 72 370

* With projector service and tap water at 80° F

†

UL listed and complies with ARI Standard 1010

Wall-Mounted

Cooler With Filter

JOB NAME:

ENGINEER/CONTRACTOR NAME:

APPROVAL:

DATE:

Printed in the U.S.A.

WM8A-WF-Q

Wall-Mounted Cooler
With Filter

(CONTINUED)

MOUNTING HEIGHT

Adult mounting height recommended 40" from
basin to floor. May be mounted at any desired
height.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Mount trap and install service stop to building
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
6

1

/4" 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 is 22

1

/2"

from floor line for conventional adult
installation.

PLUMBING CONNECTIONS

Enter directly into cabinet. Waste 1

1

/4" O.D. slip

connection. Supply

3

/8" tubing.

Trap and service stop not included.

OPERATING PRESSURES:

Supply water-105 psi maximum

ELECTRICAL DATA

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.

SIDE VIEW

FRONT VIEW / WALL LAYOUT

NOTE: Optional holes may be added to back panel to secure bottom of cooler to wall.
Minimum wall clearance for air flow is 4 inches (102mm) on either side.

NOTE: A service supply stop must be installed at the cooler inlet line.