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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.
To activate:
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Remove dust cover
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Press lock-on actuating button
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Wash the contaminated area until the unit is empty
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Unlock actuating button after use
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Seek medical advice
Maintenance
Regular servicing and maintenance of emergency safety shower and eye/face wash equipment is essential to ensure
correct functionality. All services and weekly activations must be recorded to ensure a full history is maintained as per
European and International standard requirements.
Weekly activation
All equipment should be visually inspected and activated at least once a week to ensure it is operating properly, to clear
the line of any sediment build up and check that the water runs clear.
Where fitted, the external test handle can be used for ease.
Please visit www.hughes-safety.com/weekly-activation to download the checklist and video detailing what to look out for to
remain compliant.
Servicing and cleaning
Hughes recommend equipment be serviced and cleaned regularly, and at least every 6 months. To discuss Hughes service
contract options or to purchase spare parts call us on +44 (0)161 430 6618 or email [email protected]
Periodic analysis of the water quality is recommended to ensure there is no build-up of harmful bacteria.
Regular cleaning of the outside of the emergency equipment is recommended. Abrasives or solvents must not be used to
clean the unit as this can damage the surface or affect the instruction stickers.
The water contained within the unit should be replaced at monthly intervals, depending upon the quality of the local potable
water supply, and the unit re-charged. If deterioration of the water is noticeable, shorten the replacement intervals.
If eyesaline solution is used in the unit, contents should be replaced every six months.
Emergency safety showers and eye/face wash equipment must be fed from a potable water supply – drinking water or water
of a similar quality.
Working Pressure:
6.9 Bar (100 PSI) at 15C (59F)
Test Pressure:
13.8 Bar (200 PSI)
Burst Pressure:
69 Bar (1000 PSI)
Water supply
