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Operation and Maintenance Guide:

Eyewash/Drench Hose Units

Drench Hose Units

Guardian Equipment 

312 447 8100 

TELEPHONE

 

1140 N North Branch St  312 447 8101 

FACSIMILE

 

Chicago, IL 60642 

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rev. 011619 / © 2019 Guardian Equipment

1.  Inspect “Flip Top” Dust Cover(s).

  Guardian developed the 

“flip top” style dust cover as an alternative to the loose 

caps with chains that other manufacturers use.  The ”flip 

top” cover is attached to the spray head by a permanent 

stainless steel rivet so it can never be lost or removed. 

Verify that the cover swings freely and is removed from the 

spray head by the water flow.

2.  Inspect Filter(s). 

 Each spray head contains an internal 

foam filter to remove particles, scale and other debris from 

the water flow before it enters the user’s eyes.  Over time, 

this foreign matter will collect in the filter.  Depending on 

the amount of foreign matter in the water flow, the filter 

can become clogged and the flow of water through the 

spray head can be impaired.  

Inspect filter for debris and/or 

deterioration. Clean or replace the filter as required.

3.  Inspect Flow Control(s).

  Each spray head contains a flow 

control to regulate the flow of water through the spray 

head.  The flow control assures that the unit delivers a soft, 

generous flood of water regardless of incoming water line 

pressure.  Over time, debris can collect in the flow control 

or it can deteriorate due to age.  If this occurs, the flow 

control must be cleaned or replaced. 

Inspect flow control for 

debris and/or deterioration. Clean or replace as required.

Spray Heads

Summary of Contents for G5022

Page 1: ...ts have been installed in thousands of facilities over the past thirty years These units are relied upon to instantly flush the user s eyes face or body should a chemical spill occur Like all Guardian...

Page 2: ...mounting hole The hole should be large enough to accommodate the shank on the deck flange but not permit excessive lateral movement Minimizing the hole size provides as large a surface as possible for...

Page 3: ...and shower equipment Weekly Activation In accordance with the provisions of ANSI Z358 1 2014 all emergency equipment should be activated at least weekly to assure proper operation Monthly Maintenance...

Page 4: ...to remove particles scale and other debris from the water flow before it enters the user s eyes Over time this foreign matter will collect in the filter Depending on the amount of foreign matter in th...

Page 5: ...impurities in the water flow Therefore Guardian has designed these valves so that all of the wearing components of the valve are removable and replaceable Should any of the components wear over time...

Page 6: ...s used reinforced PVC hose for drench hose units for over thirty years and believes that this hose is the best choice for this application Reinforced PVC hose has the flexibility of rubber but is much...

Page 7: ...dust cover and spray cover is located at bottom of eyewash spray head 2 Make sure hinged cover swings freely from spray head Replace cover if required Water leaking from spray heads when unit is not i...

Page 8: ...ncy eyewash drench hose unit installed within 10 seconds walking time or 55 feet of hazard 5 4 2 Appendix B5 2 Eyewash drench hose unit is on same level as hazard and there is unobstructed travel path...

Page 9: ...with highly visible sign 8 2 3 2 3 Area around unit well lighted 8 2 3 2 4 Area around unit free of debris and obstructions 8 2 3 2 Installation 1 Unit connected to water supply 8 2 3 3 2 Valve actua...

Page 10: ...ze valve This valve had an integral non removable valve seat In 2002 Guardian replaced this valve with the AP600 240 valve with a replaceable stainless steel valve seat All eyewash drench hose units a...

Page 11: ...8 1 2 x 11 plastic sign AP350 011G Molded nylon deck flange for eyewash drench hose and drench hose units 1 IPS mounting shank 350 007 Molded nylon handle for eyewash drench hose and drench hose units...

Page 12: ...r with Flip Top Dust Cover pkg of 2 470 004R 1 1 8 Diameter Foam Filter pkg of 6 470 001R GS Plus Spray Head Body pkg of 6 470 005R 1 6 Gallon Per Minute Flow Control pkg of 6 AP470 021 FS Plus Spray...

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