Murdock A171-VR, A171400S-VR Maintance Manual

CONTEMPORARY WATER COOLERS

I N S TA L L AT I O N / M A I N T E N A N C E I N S T R U C T I O N S

I N S TA L L AT I O N / M A I N T E N A N C E I N S T R U C T I O N S

DRINKING FOUNTAIN

A171-VR Series

Barrier Free, Wall Mounted Fountain

A171400S

-VR

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TOLL FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER:

1.800.591.9360

Technical Assistance Fax: [phone]

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.
Please visit www.murdockmfg.com for most
current specifications.

7020-925-001 Date: 12/26/17

COMPLIES WITH

Federal
Public Law
111-380
(No Lead)

Test rating conditions are
compliant with ARI 1010.

Member of

MURDOCK

15125 Proctor Ave.
City of Industry, CA

91746 U.S.A.

Phone [phone]

626-336-4561

Fax [phone]

www.murdockmfg.com

CONTEMPORARY WATER COOLERS

I N S TA L L AT I O N / M A I N T E N A N C E I N S T R U C T I O N S

I N S TA L L AT I O N / M A I N T E N A N C E I N S T R U C T I O N S

DRINKING 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.

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.

1

13

"

4

1

2

4

[57]

[335]

1

4

"

4

[108]

C

B

A

"

1

9

4

[235]

Typ.

"

7

7

8

[201]

Typ.

"

D

16"

[410]

*22

[572]

5

*29

"

1
2

8

[753]

"

1

*33

2

[851]

12"

[305]

TAIL

PIECE

"

6"

[151]

3

1

8

[35]

"

1

7

4

[185]

"

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.

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.

MURDOCK MFG. • 15125 Proctor Avenue • City of Industry, CA 91746 USA
Phone [phone] or 626-333-2543 • Fax [phone] • www.murdockmfg.com

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CONTEMPORARY WATER COOLERS

I N S TA L L AT I O N / M A I N T E N A N C E I N S T R U C T I O N S

I N S TA L L AT I O N / M A I N T E N A N C E I N S T R U C T I O N S

DRINKING FOUNTAIN

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.

MURDOCK MFG. • 15125 Proctor Avenue • City of Industry, CA 91746 USA
Phone [phone] or 626-333-2543 • Fax [phone] • www.murdockmfg.com

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