ECH8_1P ECH8_2P ECH8_3P
(630) 574-8484 Elkay Manufacturing Company
2000000694 (Rev. A - 07/22)
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3. Installation Preparation - Read
Before Beginning Installation
For correct and safe installation, please read these
instructions completely.
The grounding of electrical equipment such as
telephone,computers,etc.,towaterlinesisa
common procedure. This grounding may be in the
building,ormayoccurawayfromthebuilding.This
grounding can cause electrical feedback into a
waterchiller,creatinganelectrolysiswhichcauses
a metallic taste or an increase in the metal content
ofthewater.Thisconditionisavoidablebyusingthe
propermaterials.Drainttingswhichareprovidedby
the installer should be plastic to electrically isolate the
chiller from the building plumbing system.
Warranty is void if installation is
not made in accordance with
current instructions.
• Hose sets are not to be used for connecting to
watermains.
• Alwaysshutothevalveattheinstallation/service
areatoreduceriskofwaterdamage.
• Thoroughlyushallwaterlinesandttingsofall
foreign matter before connecting to chiller.
• Ifinletpressureisabove100psig(0.69MPa),
apressureregulatormustbeinstalledinwater
supplyline.Anydamagecausedbythewater
pressure outside its rated pressure is not covered
bywarranty.
4. Tools and Supplies
4.1 Tools Required
Tool Used For
PhillipsScrewdriver Remove electrical box cover
Various Electrician's
Hand Tools
Connectingpowersourcetotheunit's
wiring
Various Plumber's
Hand Tools
Connecting unit's plumbing to the
householdwatersourceandwaste
drain
3/32 Allen Wrench Remove the front covers
4.2 Installer-Supplied Parts
Description Qty.
1/4" (6.4mm) Socket Wrench or Flat Head
Screwdriver
1
Water Shut-off Valve 1
Additional fasteners —
4.3 Tools/Items required but not provided
Description Qty.
Safety glasses 1
Protective gloves 1
Hex driver 1
5. Ratings
5.1 ECH8 Series
Description ECH8
Electrical 115VAC,60Hz,(Seenameplate
for Amperage), 1 phase
220VAC,50/60Hz,(Seenameplate
for Amperage), 1 phase
Ambient Air Temp. 50-90°F(10-32°C)
Water Pressure 20-100psig(0.14-0.69MPa)
Maximum Water Temp. 90°F(32°C)
Refrigerant HFC-R134a
Ingress Protection IP20
Use For Indoor Commercial Use only