MARCH 27, 2020

SECTION 224700

DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND WATER COOLERS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Pressure water coolers.
2. Fixture supports.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Accessible Water Cooler: Fixture that can be approached and used by people with disabilities.

B. Fitting: Device that controls flow of water into or out of fixture.

C. Fixture: Water cooler, unless one is specifically indicated.

D. Water Cooler: Electrically powered fixture for generating and delivering cooled drinking water.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data for each plumbing fixture category and type specified. Include selected fixture, trim,
fittings, accessories, appliances, appurtenances, equipment, and supports. Indicate materials and
finishes, dimensions, construction details, and flow-control rates.

B. Wiring diagrams from manufacturer for electrically operated units.

C. Maintenance data for plumbing fixtures and components to include in the operation and
maintenance manuals.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in Article 100 of
NFPA 70, by a testing agency acceptable to Project Director/COR, and marked for intended use.

B. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with accessibility requirements in Chapter 11 of the OBO

Building Code.

C. NSF Standard: Comply with NSF 61, "Drinking Water System Components--Health Effects," for
fixture materials that will be in contact with potable water.

D. ARI Standard: Comply with ARI 1010, "Self-Contained, Mechanically Refrigerated Drinking-
Water Coolers," for water coolers and with ARI's "Directory of Certified Drinking Water
Coolers" for type and style classifications.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PRESSURE WATER COOLERS

A. Water Coolers and bottle filler: Accessible, VRCHDTL8S-NF Bi-Level vandal resistance 14 GA
Stainless Steel electric water cooler, with chrome-plated two-stream double bubbler, built-in
bottle filling station, wall-hanging left-hand high and right-hand low fixture.
1. Cabinet: Bilevel with two attached cabinets and all stainless steel.
2. Bubbler: One, with automatic stream regulator, located on each cabinet deck.
3. Control: Self-closing Pushbutton.
4. Supply: DN 10 with ball, gate, or globe valve.
5. Drain(s): Grid with DN 32 minimum horizontal waste and trap complying with
ASME A112.18.1M.
6. Cooling System: Electric, with hermetically sealed compressor, cooling coil, air-cooled
condensing unit, corrosion-resistant tubing, refrigerant, corrosion-resistant-metal storage
tank, and adjustable thermostat.
a. Capacity: 0.0084 L/s of 10◦C cooled water from 27◦C inlet water and 32◦C ambient
air temperature.
b. Electrical Characteristics: 370Watts, 4.0 FLA, 120 volts and 60 HZ frequency.

B. Water Coolers and bottle filler with remote Chiller: Accessible, EDFPR217C Bi-level wall
mount-fully exposed drinking fountain with built-in bottle filling station and wall plate.
1. Bubbler: One, with automatic stream regulator, located on each cabinet deck.
2. Control: Self-closing vandal-resistant Pushbutton.
3. Drain(s): Grid with DN 32 minimum horizontal waste and trap complying with
ASME A112.18.1M.
4. Supply: DN 10 with ball, gate, or globe valve.
5. Remote Chiller: Cooling System: Electric, with hermetically sealed compressor, cooling
coil, air-cooled condensing unit, corrosion-resistant tubing, refrigerant, corrosion-resistant-
metal storage tank, and adjustable thermostat.
a. Capacity: 0.0084 L/s of 10◦C cooled water from 27◦C inlet water and 32◦C ambient
air temperature.
b. Electrical Characteristics: 370Watts, 4.0 FLA, 120 volts and 60 HZ frequency.

2.2 FIXTURE SUPPORTS

A. Off-Floor, Plumbing Fixture Supports: ASME A112.6.1M, water-cooler carriers. Include

vertical, steel uprights with feet and tie rods and bearing plates with mounting studs matching
fixture to be supported.
1. Bilevel, hanger-type carrier with three vertical uprights.
2. Supports for Accessible Fixtures: Include rectangular, vertical, steel uprights instead of
steel pipe uprights.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine roughing-in for water and waste piping systems to verify actual locations of piping
connections before fixture installation. Verify that sizes and locations of piping and types of
supports match those indicated.

B. Examine walls and floors for suitable conditions where fixtures are to be installed.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install off-floor supports affixed to building substrate and attach wall-hanging fixtures, unless
otherwise indicated.

B. Install fixtures level and plumb.

C. Install water-supply piping with shutoff valve on supply to each fixture to be connected to water
distribution piping. Use ball, gate, or globe valve. Install valves in locations where they can be
easily reached for operation. Refer to Division 22 Section "General-Duty Valves for Plumbing
Piping" for general-duty valves.

D. Install trap and waste piping on drain outlet of each fixture to be connected to sanitary drainage
system.

E. Install pipe escutcheons at wall penetrations in exposed, finished locations. Use deep-pattern
escutcheons where required to conceal protruding pipe fittings. Refer to Division 23 Section
"Common Work Results for Fire-Suppression, Plumbing and HVAC" for escutcheons.

F. Seal joints between fixtures and walls and floors using sanitary-type, one-part, mildew-resistant,
silicone sealant. Match sealant color to fixture color. Refer to Division 07 Section "Joint Sealants"
for sealant and installation requirements.

3.3 CONNECTIONS

A. Piping installation requirements are specified in other Division 22 Sections. Drawings indicate
general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties.

B. Connect water supplies from water distribution piping to fixtures.

C. Connect drain piping from fixtures to drainage piping.

D. Ground equipment.
1. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque-
tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in
UL 486A and UL 486B.

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3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Water-Cooler Testing: After electrical circuitry has been energized, test for compliance with
requirements. Test and adjust controls and safeties.

B. Repair or replace malfunctioning units. Retest as specified above after repairs or replacements
are made.

C. Report test results in writing.

3.5 ADJUSTING

A. Adjust fixture flow regulators for proper flow and stream height.

B. Adjust water-cooler temperature settings.

3.6 CLEANING

A. After completing fixture installation, inspect unit. Remove paint splatters and other spots, dirt,
and debris. Repair damaged finish to match original finish.

B. Clean fixtures, on completion of installation, according to manufacturer's written instructions.

END OF SECTION

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