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HOSPITAL
DELABIE’s solutions to reduce the risk of scalding / SOLUTIONS

Securitouch thermostatic
shower mixer

Securitouch thermal insulation Thermal shock feature
DELABIE has placed an increased emphasis on safety
to provide superior comfort thanks to Securitouch • SECURITHERM thermostatic point-of-use mixers:
technology. With SECURITHERM thermostatic mixers it is possible
In general, the bodies of mixers are made from to undertake thermal shocks at the temperature
chrome-plated brass. Since metal is an effective of the hot water in the system: Total thermal insulation
heat conductor, it is very easy for people to burn - for ref. H9741TP dual control model only, unscrew
themselves simply by touching the mixer. the temperature adjustment cap using an Allen key
With Securitouch technology any risk of burns from and turn the valve spindle clockwise all the way to
the patient touching the mixer or grabbing it following the right to override the temperature setting.
a slip or loss of balance in the shower is eliminated. - on all other dual control models simply press
the little red button with a pointed tool to override
• SECURITHERM thermostatic point-of-use mixers: the maximum temperature limiter.
SECURITHERM thermostatic mixers have been - remove the control lever to unblock the temperature
designed so that there is no thermal conduction limiter on sequential models.
along the length of the body, which prevents the risk
of burns if touched. • SECURITHERM mixers with EP cartridge:
With certain mixers with an EP cartridge it is
• SECURITHERM mixers with EP cartridges: possible to undertake a thermal shock at the Cool-touch
The body of certain Securitouch EP wall-mounted temperature of the Hot Water in the system without
mechanical mixers is insulated from the hot water. removing the control lever or shutting off the Cold
It arrives at the cartridge inside narrow tubes without Water supply. This feature is also standard on some Securitouch EP mixer
coming into contact with the brass walls of the mixer. models with a classic ceramic cartridge (see below).

Tube insulated
from the mixer body

Unblock the maximum temperature limiter to carry out a thermal shock:
simply push in the red button with a pointed tool.

No risk of burns

Thermal shock at system temperature. Thermal shock feature

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