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HOSPITAL
Water quality regulations / SOLUTIONS

DELABIE’S SPECIFIC ADVANTAGES

DELABIE is particularly concerned with the fight Thermostatic mixing valves
against, and prevention of, bacterial development. To reduce the risk of bacterial development
The company is constantly developing new products (Legionella etc.) public buildings should distribute hot
with unique features. water at temperatures of at least 55°C in healthcare
facilities (50°C in other non-domestic buildings).
Adapted water controls To reduce the risk of scalding, all DELABIE’s
DELABIE offers water controls with low water thermostatic mixing valves are fitted with special
volumes which have smooth surfaces in safety devices. TEMPOMATIC MIX 4
contact with the water, and removable They are supplied with a maximum Automatic duty flush
mixers and taps, fitted with flexible DELABIE’s temperature limiter pre-set at the Reduced-stagnation
hoses or tails, with reduced water electronic controls factory. solenoid valve
passages in order to reduce the The PREMIX NANO thermostatic
risk of bacterial development are unique in being able mixing valve allows the facilities
considerably. to guarantee a manager to maintain temperatures
For more information see that comply with the regulations
page 10. regular and while ensuring user safety.
complete renewal For more information see
Electronic controls page 101.
DELABIE’s models are of the water
programmed with a periodic in all the internal parts. Scalding can also be prevented
duty flush. at the point-of-use itself thanks
An automatic flush takes place Required by the standard EN 806 5 to the SECURITHERM range of BIOCLIP
every 24 hours after the last use mixers and shower panels. Removable mixer
to prevent water stagnation and,
therefore, bacterial proliferation. PREMIX NANO and SECURITHERM
thermostatic mixers ensure that the hot water supply
Similarly, DELABIE has developed a reduced- shuts off if the cold water supply fails.
stagnation solenoid valve (patented).
Unlike all other available models which have areas of WC systems with direct flush and no cistern
permanent water stagnation, the water is completely The insides of toilet cisterns are covered in biofilm.
renewed inside DELABIE’s solenoid valve. The large surface area of cisterns, and water
For more information see page 28. stagnation, make the cistern a major risk factor for
the proliferation of bacteria that can spread in
Thanks to these characteristics, DELABIE’s sanitary installations.
electronic controls are the only ones to guarantee By removing the need for toilet cisterns, DELABIE’s PREMIX NANO
a regular and complete renewal of the water in all direct flush systems eliminate the risk of bacterial Maintains the temperature
the internal parts, avoiding any risk of bacterial proliferation. in the system
Anti-scalding failsafe
proliferation. They are therefore the only ones which For more information see pages 144 - 151.
comply with the European standard EN 806 5.

Cistern-less WC flush systems
no water stagnation
no bacterial development

TEMPOFLUX 3
Direct flush with no cistern

Reduced-stagnation solenoid valve

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