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Manual #7109-260-001

 

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Date: 05/07/13

 

Acorn Safety

 

a division of Acorn Engineering 

Company

Installation & Operation Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Supplies required: (not supplied by Acorn)

1. Floor fastener anchors, washers and bolts.

2. Pipe sealant or Teflon tape for sealing water connections.

IMPORTANT: Flush water supply lines prior to 
connection to safety equipment.

Notes:

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Top of spray nozzles must be between 33” - 45” from 
finished floor in order to meet ANSI Z358.1.

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Bottom of shower head must be between 82” - 96” from 
finished floor in order to meet ANSI Z358.1.

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Use hand tools and wrenches in a manner which will 
prevent marring finished surfaces. Strap wrenches or tools 
with plastic jaw linings are highly recommended.

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Refer to Rough-in for location of supply and drain lines.

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Fragments of Teflon tape or pipe sealant residue can 
interfere with the proper operation of this unit. Ensure pipe 
sealant methods do not cause contamination in the system.

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Prior to beginning assembly, 

TURN OFF

 water supply to 1-

1/4” potable water supply line.

Step One: Pedestal

1. Locate and assemble components “ A, B & C” to create 

freestanding pedestal base using proper plumbing 
techniques to seal all made up threads.

2. Position center of pedestal assembly a minimum of 0’-9” 

from left and rear wall. Position from center of assembly a 
minimum of 0-11” from right side of wall.

3. While holding the assembly in position, mark floor flange 

mounting holes positions.

4. Remove assembly and install appropriate floor anchors to 

receive mounting bolts (supplied by others).

5. Re-position assembly and install mounting bolts and 

washers.

Step Two: UPPER SHOWER ASSEMBLY

1. Assemble components “D, E, F, G & H”  to pedestal 

subassy in sequential order using proper plumbing 
techniques to seal all made up threads.

2. Ensure that fittings are aligned and perpendicular as 

shown to allow for later stages of assembly.

3. Assemble components “I & J” in a similar manner.

4. Assemble component “K” to valve with clips provided.

Step Three: SUPPLY AND SANITARY DRAIN 
CONNECTION

Note: Refer to Rough-In for supply and drain line locations.

1. Install necessary pipe fittings (supplied by others) to make 

connection to 1-1/4” NPT waste tee with sanitary drain 
line.

2. Install necessary pipe fittings (supplied by other) to make 

connection to 1-1/4” NPT supply tee w/ potable water 
supply line.

Step Four: TEST

1. Verify 1/2” supply valve for eye/face wash and 1” supply 

valve for shower are turned OFF.

2. Turn on water supply to 1-1/4” potable water supply.

3. Inspect system for leaks.

4. Verify shower and eye/face wash flow properly.

Step Five: Signage and Inspection

1. Install sign “L” with clear visibility as shown, with 

appropriate hardware (supplied by others).

2. Attach inspection tag “M” supplied, with plastic zip tie 1/2” 

supply line as shown.

J

I

K

F

E

L

D

C

M

B

H

G

(4) MTG SCREWS & HARDWARE

 (PROVIDED BY INSTALLER)

SANITARY LINE CONNECTION

FITTINGS (PROVIDED BY

INSTALLER)

PEDESTAL

SUBASSY

UPPER SHOWER

SUBASSY

SUPPLY LINE

CONNECTION  FITTINGS

PROVIDED BY OTHERS

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