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0719 IH-1142
UNIT LOCATION AND INSTALLATION CONTINUED
When installing the hanging bracket, the horizontal holes
in the bracket must be 52½" to 72½" from the floor in
order to have the nozzles positioned as required by
ANSI Z358.1-2014. (See Figure 1)
After installing the hanging bracket, hang unit by
placing the handle onto the bracket. Check the nozzle
height. Place the emergency eyewash sign (if included
with your model) in a visible area to mark the location of
the unit.
FILLING THE EYEWASH STATION
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Saline concentrate (S-9876) is formulated to be mixed
with potable drinking water, in a ratio of
10 parts
water to one part saline concentrate.
To prepare the
16 gallons of solution required to fill the Porta Stream
II, you will need 14.5 gallons of water to mix with the
180 ounces of saline concentrate. For best results, use
filtered water. If filtered water is not available, use
potable water. The solution may be mixed directly in
the Porta Stream II unit. For best results, mix in an area
which is clean and free of airborne particles.
Do not
add any product or material to the solution of saline
concentrate and water.
NOTE: If using the wall bracket mount, remove
the unit from the wall bracket before filling.
1. Wear protective eyewear and gloves and follow
sanitary practices during mixing.
2. Use a clean container of sufficient capacity to mix
16 gallons.
3. Add approximately 5 gallons of filtered water to the
container.
4. Add 1/3 of the saline concentrate to the container
and agitate or mix thoroughly.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 adding sufficient water and
saline concentrate to make a total of approximately
16 gallons of solution.
6. Ensure that the nozzles and pull strap are clean and
dry and that the strap is fully seated on the nozzles.
7. Pour the mixed solution into the unit.
8. If your eyewash station is equipped with a separate
vent cap, replace the vent cap. Close the fill cap
and attach a security device or inspection tag if
desired.
9. Properly dispose of the saline concentrate bottle. Do
not reuse.
10. Solution must be replaced 6 months after mixing.
OPERATION
Employees must be instructed in the use of emergency
eyewash stations. Studies have shown that obtaining
emergency flushing within the first 10 seconds in eye
emergencies is critical. It is required that training be
provided to employees in each department where eye
hazards exist. This training should be scheduled on a
regular basis to keep both current and new employees
aware of the location of all eyewash devices, as well as
to reinforce the importance of obtaining immediate eye
washing in emergencies.
1. The sooner the injured person can flush his or her
eyes, the less likely there will be of eye damage.
Seconds can make the difference in preventing
serious eye injury or blindness.
2. All employees must be reminded this unit is for
emergency use only. Tampering with this unit or
using it for non-emergency purposes may cause
the unit to not operate properly in an emergency
situation.
In an emergency, the eyes may involuntarily clamp
shut and the individual may be experiencing pain,
anxiety and disorientation. They may need assistance
from other workers in getting to and using the eyewash
station.
1. Start the fluid flow by grasping the pull strap and
pulling the strap upward.
2. When the fluid is flowing, place the injured person's
left hand around the left nozzle and the right hand
around the right nozzle.
3. The injured person should then lower his or her head
into the Porta Stream II toward their hands.
EMERGENCY
EYEWASH STATION
Figure 1
52½ - 72½" from floor
Metal Hanging
Bracket
