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SANITARY APPLIANCES CERTIFICATION

What is the CE mark? How do you recognise a CE marked product?
The CE mark is a mandatory European marking The CE mark is normally displayed on the product or,
for all products subject to one or more European if not, on the packaging or accompanying documents.
Directives. It indicates that the products comply with The manufacturer must draw up a CE declaration of
the essential requirements regarding safety, public conformity (declaration of performance).
health and consumer protection. It gives the products In the document the manufacturer states that
concerned the right of free movement throughout the product complies with the "essential health
the European Union. and safety requirements" that apply to the product
In order to mark its products with the CE mark, and for which the manufacturer assumes responsibility.
a manufacturer must carry out, or have carried out All the CE declarations of conformity (declarations
on its behalf, checks and tests which ensure that of performance) are available online at
the product complies with the essential requirements www.delabie.co.uk.
set out in the relevant Directives.
Which sanitary appliances carry the CE mark? What does the CE mark provide for sanitary
appliances?
European Standard Product family The CE mark guarantees the performance and safety
of sanitary appliances for normal use, in particular
EN 14688 Washbasins in terms of hygiene, efficiency and reliability.
The main elements tested, depending on the type
Communal wash troughs of sanitary appliance, are:
EN 14296 and surgical scrub-up - resistance to loads (150kg for washbasins,
troughs 400kg for WCs, 100kg for urinals);
- the evacuation of water with no stagnation
WC pans and close (washbasins, shower trays);
EN 997 coupled WCs - resistance to water temperature variations;
with an integral trap - resistance to chemical products and cleaning products
(acetic acid, sodium hydroxide, ethanol, sodium
hypochlorite, methylene blue, sodium chloride);
EN 13407 Wall-hung urinals
- resistance to scratching and abrasion;
- ease of cleaning;
EN 14527 Shower trays
- optimal pan rinsing (WCs and urinals);
- the effective evacuation of residues for WCs
(tests with toilet paper and plastic balls);
- no splashing, or splashing outside the toilet bowl
(WCs, urinals).

MAINTENANCE ADVICE

Stainless steel is easy to clean and is very durable For everyday cleaning, we recommend following
over the long term. the instructions below:
- use mild soapy water;
When stainless steel comes into contact with certain - rinse thoroughly with clean water;
chemical substances or with inappropriate cleaning - dry with a soft and clean cloth.
agents, there is a possible risk of staining
or discolouration. Never use abrasive products, scouring powder,
bleaching products such as bleach or any other
In order to guarantee the stainless steel’s properties chlorine, acid or alcohol-based products.
against corrosion, it is essential to always keep the If the product comes into contact with any of these,
surface clean. rinse thoroughly with clean water.

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