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Revised: 11/12/18
Installation & Operation Manual
Manual #7109-208-001
1. Check for obvious signs of wear, broken or defective
equipment. Re-paint if necessary. Replace missing or
defective equipment such as broken push paddles,
missing signs and inspection tags.
2. Lower both eyes into flow. Both eyes should be flushed
to prevent contamination from one eye from being
delivered to unaffected eye. Personnel who wear contact
lenses should remove them immediately prior to or
during the flush to prevent the contamination from
remaining against the cornea possibly causing
unnecessary damage or pain.
4. When finished return the push paddle to the vertical or
fully “OFF” position and return spray nozzle assembly to
standby position. Flushing fluid should stop. Once
flushing fluid has stopped flowing, return spray nozzle
lids to the closed position to protect from airborne
contaminates.
EYE/FACE WASH OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Maintain and inspect in accordance with ANSI Z358.1-2009
Employees who work with hazardous materials should
become familiar with the location and operation of the
nearest emergency plumbing fixture. Emergency plumbing
fixtures stations are simple to use and require hands free
operation once the station is activated. Regular instruction
regarding proper care and use will increase confidence that
the units are accessible and function properly.
EYE/FACE WASH MAINTENANCE
GUIDE:
2. Remove strainer and washout any debris collected
–replace as required.
The route and area surrounding the Eye Wash should be
clear and unobstructed; the sooner eyes are flushed, the
less likelihood of damage. Eye Wash stations should be
located in close proximity to the hazard and take no more
than 10 seconds to reach. In the case of sever eye
contamination the victim may require assistance to the Eye
Wash station and help flushing their eyes.
Safety plumbing fixture equipment should be operated
weekly for a period long enough to verify operation, clear
the supply line of any sediment build-up and minimize
microbial contamination due to sitting water.
1. To start the Eye Wash, swing spray nozzle assembly over
the basin and push the paddle forward to the horizontal
or fully “ON” position. Flushing should start, popping the
spray nozzle caps open.
3. Using thumb and forefingers, fully open eyelids and flush
eyes thoroughly for approximately 15 minutes or until
medical personnel arrive. Be prepared to let the doctor
know what type of contamination has entered the eye.
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5. Return push paddle to vertical or fully “OFF” position and
swing back to stand by position. To prevent Eye Wash
spray nozzles from becoming contaminated, always
close nozzle lids after each use.
4. While in operation, inspect spray nozzles for clogs or
debris correct or replace as required.
3. Operate Eye Wash nozzles using the push paddle to
place ball valve in the fully “ON” position checking for
smooth operation of valve push paddle mechanism at the
same time ensuring that the Eye Wash spray nozzle caps
pop off immediately when actuated. If the ball valve does
not operate smoothly check the actuating assembly for
binding or missing parts. If the Eye Wash spray nozzle
caps do not pop off immediately when actuated check for
correct supply inlet pressure.
