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                                   SAFETY CONTROLS:
                                   SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR RAPID DECONTAMINATION


                                   In order to address the risk of contamination to the body,   Efficient
                                   face and/or eyes posed by harmful chemicals,   DELABIE's safety controls deliver large flow rates
                                   DELABIE has developed a range of safety controls.   which ensure rapid decontamination:
                                   DELABIE's safety showers and eye wash stations   - Eye wash stations: flow rate 20 lpm at 3 bar dynamic
                                   provide users with an efficient decontamination      pressure.
              Even, conical flow    facility at the site of the incident, especially during   - Showers: flow rate 96 lpm at 3 bar dynamic
                                   the initial treatment phase.                pressure.
                                                                              The diameter and position of the 74 holes
                                   Safety                                     in the shower head are designed for optimised rinsing.
                                   The shower head with spray diffuser ensures
                                   an optimised spray for the whole body. The diameter   User comfort
                                   and orientation of the diffuser ensures an even,   The protective caps eject automatically with
                                   conical flow.                               the pressure when the equipment is activated.
                                   The spray heads are fitted with aerators and stainless   The spray heads are fitted with aerators which ensure
                                   steel double filters to prevent any large debris   a gentle spray to avoid further injury to the user.
                                   in the water pipes coming into contact with the eyes.
                                   Protective caps prevent dust and other airborne   Quick to install
              Optimised rinsing for eyes                                      DELABIE's safety controls are quick and easy to install.
                                   contaminants entering the valve. The controls
                                   are easy to access.                        A mixed, potable water supply should be considered
                                                                              (DELABIE recommends installing a thermostatic
                                   Reliable                                   mixing valve depending on the nature and flow rate
                                   DELABIE's safety controls are fitted with frost-free   of the equipment, see the DELABIE "Commercial
                                   mechanisms as standard (see below).        Water Controls" catalogue DOC 609 UK).
                                   They are made from corrosion-resistant materials.  So that the location of the safety controls can be
                                                                              easily identified, green identification signs
                                   Frost-free system as standard              are supplied with each item.
                                   Most safety equipment is installed outside
                                   or in buildings that are not heated.       Easy to operate
              Frost-free system comes    DELABIE's safety controls are fitted with frost-free   DELABIE's safety controls are designed to be quick
                                                                              and easy to operate.
              as standard          systems as standard and can be installed inside
                                   or outside buildings.                      Water flows when the triangular handle is pulled,
                                   The frost-free system ensures that the riser column   the foot pedal is pressed or the hand control is pulled
                                   and shower head will deliver a proper spray with every   towards the user.
                                   use (see below).                           Compliance
                             YEAR  The upstream supply pipework must also     DELABIE's safety controls comply with the following
                                   be protected from freezing temperatures.
                                                                              European standards:
                                                                              - Safety showers: European standard EN15154 1.
                  WARRANTY                                                    - Eye wash stations: European standard EN15154 2.
                                                                              - Identification signs: International standard ISO
                                     The horizontal                            3864 1 covering graphic symbols, safety colours
                                   section drains via                          and safety signs in the work place and public places.
                                    the shower head
                                                                               This standard is included in the European directive
                                                                               92/58/CEE and at an international level by
                                                                               ISO 3864 1.
                             YEARS    The vertical
                                     section drains
                                    by gravity when                           AND ALSO...
                REPAIRABILITY           the valve
                                        is closed                             Easy to maintain
                                                                              Standard parts can be replaced without dismantling
                                                                              the equipment. Maintenance staff can change
                                                                              the parts quickly and easily.
                                                                              The equipment must be checked every 15 days
                                                                              to ensure that it is in good working order.
                                                                              30-year warranty against any manufacturing defect.
                                                    Water supply              50 years repairability.












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