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ANTI SCALDING SAFETY BIOSAFE: INFECTION CONTROL
BIOSAFE
Maximum temperature limiter Body with smooth interior
All DELABIE's mixers are supplied with a pre-set Most shower mixers have bodies with rough interiors.
maximum temperature limiter. The user cannot As a result, they provide niches where bacteria can
increase the temperature above the maximum adhere.
set temperature, reducing the risk of scalding. All the internal parts of the majority of DELABIE's
shower mixers are completely smooth, reducing
Automatic anti-scalding failsafe biofilm attachment and making it easier to treat.
• SECURITHERM thermostatic technology ensures
immediate hot water shut-off if the cold water supply Low volume of standing water in the body
fails. If the cold water supply fails, the European The majority of DELABIE's shower mixers have
standard EN 1111 allows a slight leak of hot water been specifically designed to reduce the volume
(0.10L/10 seconds). of standing water in the body and thus significantly
With DELABIE's thermostatic mixers the hot water reduce the risk of bacterial development.
shut-off is complete (with no trickle of water). In effect, water flows from the inlets to the cartridge
If the hot water supply fails, DELABIE's SECURITHERM via narrow tubes which can only hold a limited volume
mixers also shut off the cold water supply. of water. The risk of bacterial proliferation is reduced.
This avoids the risk of cold showers which may result
in a loss of balance or a fall. No non-return valves Body with smooth interior
• SECURITHERM pressure-balancing technology, HW/CW cross flow is impossible
known as EP, ensures instant and automatic safety. DELABIE has developed a unique system that
If the Cold Water supply fails, the Hot Water flow enables thermostatic mixers to shut off the Hot
rate is reduced, removing the risk of scalding for Water and Cold Water directly at the inlets, making
the user. If the Hot Water supply fails, the Cold non-return valves completely redundant.
Water flow rate is likewise reduced. Cross flow between the HW and CW is impossible.
This reduces the risk of bacterial development
Securitouch technology considerably.
Specifically designed for patients, people with For more information see page 110.
reduced mobility, elderly people and children,
Securitouch technology provides increased safety COMFORT AND ERGONOMICS
for superior comfort. Low volume of standing water
All the internal parts of DELABIE's mixers are
specifically designed to reduce the risk of burns when Temperature stability
touching the mixer. • SECURITHERM thermostatic mixers ensure
For more information see page 13. stable temperatures regardless of pressure
and flow rate variations in the system. They respond
immediately to any changes.
Thermal shock feature SHOWERS
With SECURITHERM thermostatic mixers, • Prevents cold showers: SECURITHERM
it is possible to undertake thermal shocks technology ensures that the cold water supply shuts
at the temperature of the hot water in the system. off automatically if the hot water supply fails.
For dual control models: • SECURITHERM EP mixers compensate for
- without removing the control knob, simply press the variations in CW and HW pressure at the inlets. Securitouch technology:
the little red button with a pointed tool to override They ensure that the water temperature at the outlet cool-touch
the maximum temperature limiter. remains stable for the user, removing the risk
For ref. H9741TP: of scalding or cold showers.
- unscrew the temperature adjustment cap using an • DELABIE's mechanical mixers are fitted with
Allen key and turn the valve spindle clockwise all the an exclusive solution which effectively reduces
way to the right to override the temperature setting. temperature variations if there are pressure
For sequential models: variations in the system.
- remove the control lever to unblock the temperature However, mechanical mixers do not have the
limiter.
precision of thermostatic or EP mixers and they are
not fitted with an anti-scalding safety.
AUTO DRAINING DEVICE They provide an intermediate economic solution.

DELABIE recommends installing its auto-draining Reduced risk of Hot Water/Cold Water cross flow Auto-draining device
device (ref. 880) on all shower mixers. On the new generation of DELABIE's mechanical
This device allows the shower head and flexible hose mixers, the hot water can only flow back into
to drain automatically, essential in the fight against the cold water supply (or vice versa) if the pressure
bacterial proliferation. differential between the inlets is greater than 1 bar.
To be fully effective, DELABIE recommends connecting Therefore, the risk of cross flow between the HW/CW YEAR
the auto-draining device to a short flexible shower is very small, unlike other mixers.
hose (ref. 834T3 or 836T3, page 137). As a result, the risk of bacterial proliferation is
Auto-draining shower kits are also available. reduced. Moreover, this solution removes the need WARRANTY
They include a mixer fitted with an auto-draining for non-return valves to be installed.
device, a short flexible hose 0.85m long with a shower
head and a tilting shower head holder.

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