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Emergency safety showers and eye/face wash equipment must be fed from a potable water supply – drinking water or water
of a similar quality.
Minimum Supply Pressure: 50 PSI (3.5 Bar)
Maximum Supply Pressure: 72 PSI (5 Bar)
Minimum flow rates must be in accordance with International standards, namely ANSI Z358.1-2014.
If necessary, the flow rate of the eye/facewash diffusers be adjusted via the flow regulator
knob on the side of the eyewash.
Installation of eye and eye/face washes
Water supply
Fig. 1
Electrical supply
Where an emergency safety shower, eye or eye/face wash unit requires an electrical supply, either for heating, cooling,
alarms or lighting, then the supply should conform to the requirements as detailed in the job specific electrical drawings.
Please consult a qualified electrician when installing & commissioning electrical equipment.
CAUTION: Safety showers for general purpose electrical areas cannot be used in hazardous areas, as per NFPA 70
and CSA 22.2.
Electrical details
Heated jacket
Voltage:
120VAC
Power rating:
75W (2A on start-up)
Plug:
GFCI 15A SCCR 2kA NEMA 5-15P Plug
Operation
Employees working within hazardous areas must be trained in the use and location of emergency safety showers
or eye/face wash equipment. Instructions for all emergency equipment should be readily available and accessible
to personnel.
Safety shower activation methods (where fitted):
•
Push down lever
For optimum safety, the valves remain open when activated and must be shut off manually.
Eye and eye/face wash activation methods:
•
Pull lid down
