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Model 7501/7501T/7501T240
Page 3 of 8
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
Instructions apply to all models unless otherwise specified.
STEP 1:
Models 7501T/7501T240
: Install the blanket and connect to power source per the
Installation Manual provided with the heating blanket.
CAUTION – DO NOT ENGERIZE THE HEATING BLANKET POWER SOURCE
UNTIL THE EYEWASH IS FILLED WITH FLUSHING FLUID (UP TO FILL LINE).
NOTICE: MODEL 7501T240 REQUIRES MINIMUM NEMA/TYPE 4 COMPLIANT
EQUIPMENT. ALL POWER CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE ACCORDING TO
NEC/ CEC CODE USING FLEXIBLE CONDUIT OR CABLE RATED FOR
NEMA/TYPE 4 – NO RIGID CONNECTION PERMITTED.
STEP 2:
Model 7501
: Mount unit to wall utilizing “J” bracket (supplied). Note: ¼” mounting
hardware not supplied. See Installation Drawing on Page 7 of 8.
Model 7501T/7501T240
: Mount eyewash unit to wall utilizing “J” bracket and three
aluminum spacers (supplied). Locate one aluminum spacer behind each bolt hole in
“J” bracket. Note: ¼” mounting hardware is not supplied. See Installation Drawing
on Page 8 of 8.
STEP 3:
Make sure portable eyewash unit is level from front to back and left to right before
securing bracket to wall. Eyewash nozzles should be between 33 inches (83.8 cm)
and 53 inches (164.6 cm) above the floor when eyewash arm is in the active
(lowered) position (See Installation Drawings, pages 7 and 8 of 8).
Filled eyewash unit is heavy (approximately 80 pounds). Wall bracket anchors
(Quantity 3 - not supplied) must be strong enough to support the filled eyewash and
the weight of a worker leaning on eyewash.
STEP 4:
Fill up to fill line (see important note above). Requires 8.75 gallons (max) of water,
(make sure that no debris or contaminants of any kind are present in the flushing
fluid). Make sure unit is level from front to back and left to right. If installed as
indicated, eyewash unit will provide 15-minute duration of flow.
IMPORTANT – DO NOT FILL PAST WATER FILL LINE AS LEAKAGE WILL
OCCUR AT THE EYEWASH HEADS.
STEP 5:
Model 7501T/7501T240:
Energize power source and verify operation of heating
blanket. (Refer to heating blanket Operation Manual)
STEP 6:
Take proper precautions to help prevent the growth of potentially harmful bacteria in
eyewash tanks. (Refer to Maintenance Instructions)
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE REQUIRES GROUND-FAULT EQUIPMENT PROTECTION ON EACH
HEATING CABLE BRANCH CIRCUIT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE CAUSED BY DAMAGE OR IMPROPER
INSTALLATION, CIRCUIT BREAKERS SUCH AS SQUARE D QO-EPD AND QOB-EPD OR EQUIVALENT, WITH
A 30mA TRIP LEVEL, SHOULD BE USED. PLEASE SUBSTITUTE THESE BREAKERS WHEREVER
REFERENCE IS MADE TO CONVENTIONAL BREAKERS IN THIS DOCUMENT. ALTERNATIVE DESIGNS
PROVIDING COMPARABLE LEVELS OF GROUND-FAULT PROTECTION MAY ALSO BE ACCEPTABLE.
