Specification Sheet

GENERAL
Wall type, fully recessed electric refrigerated water cooler with
stainless steel louvered ventilating grill.
Unit furnished with hermetically sealed tube-tank cooling unit
in undersection. Cooling unit removable without disturbing
electrical or drain connections. Condenser, air cooled by fan.
Plumbing and electrical connections are concealed. Entire
unit does not extend more than 1/2" from wall surface. Flexi-
Guard
®
safety bubbler. Control push button located on front
panel below stream projector. Patented* valve and in-line flow
regulator provides constant stream from 20 to 105 psi.
THIS WATER COOLER COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIRE-
MENTS OF A.D.A. (AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT)
PROVIDING THE FLOOR TO ORIFICE HEIGHT IS 36" OR
LESS AND PROPER CLEAR FLOOR SPACE IS PROVIDED.
NO LEAD DESIGN
THIS WATER COOLER COMPLIES WITH THE LEAD-FREE
DEFINITION IN THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT OF 1986
AND LEAD CONTAMINATION CONTROL ACT OF 1988.
Elkay Water Coolers are manufactured with a waterway sys-
tem utilizing copper components and completely lead-free
materials. These waterways have no lead because all lead
materials, such as leaded brass, have been removed. All
joints are brazed using silver solder only. No lead solder is
permitted. A strainer with an easily cleanable screen is pro-
vided to allow trapping and convenient removal of waterborne
particulate of 140 microns or larger prior to their entry into the
water cooler.
COOLING SYSTEM
Motor Compressor: Hermetically sealed, reciprocating type,
115V, 60 Hz single phase. Lubricated for life.
Condenser: Fan cooled. Fan motor is permanently lubricated.
Cooling Unit: Combination tube-tank type. Tube portion is
continuous coil of copper tubing. Fully insulated with EPS
foam which meets Underwriters Laboratories Inc. require-
ments for self extinguishing plastic material.
Refrigerant Control: Refrigerant HFC-134a is controlled by
accurately calibrated capillary tube for positively trouble-free
performance.
Temperature Control: Enclosed adjustable thermostat is
easily accessible by removing front grill panel.
CAPACITIES CHART
**Based on 80°F inlet water temperature. •Pre-cooler capacities based on
60% spill through pre-cooler. †Glass filler available at extra cost. Requires
factory preparation to receive glass filler.
Rated watts shown are based on operational (run) time, in accordance with A.R.I.
Standard 1010 conditions. Specific applications will determine the actual watts
consumed per hour. Watts consumed will be based on number of people
served per hour (usage), ambient temperatures, and inlet water temperature.
**GPH of 50°F Drinking Water
Full Glass† Ship.
Model Base
Room Temperature °F
Rated Load Filler •Pre- Wt.
Number Rate 70°F 80°F 90°F Watts Amps Option Cooler Lbs.
EFRC8 8.0 9.2 8.6 8.0 325 3.3 Yes Yes 107
EFRC12 8.0 15.7 13.8 12.0 325 3.3 Yes Yes 108
Model EFRC12
Elkay
2222 Camden Court
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Printed in U.S.A.
©2003 Elkay
(Rev. 6/03) 10-1F
www.elkayusa.com
CONSTRUCTION
Fountain Top: One piece #16 gauge stainless steel, type 304.
Anti-splash design has Exclusive Cascade basin, tested most
splash-resistant. Fountain has 1-3/4" coved corners.
Exposed surfaces polished to a uniform Elkay luster finish.
Stream Projector: Control push button operated, with an in-
line flow regulator from 20 psi to 105 psi. Stream projector
with protective hood meets all sanitary codes.
Exclusive Flexi-Guard
®
Safety Bubbler*: Innovative design
utilizes a pliable polyester elastomer to prevent accidental
mouth injuries. Flexes on impact, then returns to original posi-
tion. Strong. Abrasion-resistant. Anti-sweat. Meets UL
requirements and all sanitary codes. Keyed in location to pre-
vent rotation.
Front Panel Grill: Made of type 304, stainless steel, polished
to a uniform Elkay finish. Removable louvered ventilating grill
encloses refrigeration unit and plumbing.
Wall Mounting Box: MB23A mounting box furnished with
each unit. Box allows flush mounting to finished wall, plumb-
ing and electrical service holes are pre-punched on both right
and left side to facilitate installation.
5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY on the refrigeration system of
the unit. Electrical components and water system are war-
ranted for 12 months from date of installation. Sample
Certificate available on request.
Elkay Pressure-Type Water Coolers are designed to operate
on 20 psi to 105 psi supply line pressure. If inlet pressure is
above 105 psi, a pressure regulator must be installed in the
supply line. Any damage caused by reason of connecting this
product to supply line pressures lower than 20 psi or higher
than 105 psi is not covered by the warranty.
STANDARDS
Elkay Electric Air Cooled Water Coolers are listed
by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and comply with
both Canadian and U.S. requirements.
Rated in accordance with A.R.I. Standard 1010
and meets all known federal and state plumbing
codes.
In keeping with our policy of continuing product improvement, Elkay reserves the right to change
product specifications without notice.
This specification describes an Elkay product with design, quality and functional benefits to the
user. When making a comparison of other producers’ offerings, be certain these features are not
overlooked.
* Patent #4,481,971
No Lead Wall Mount
Fully-Recessed Water Cooler
Models EFRCM8 and EFRCM12
®
SPECIFICATIONS