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ANTI SCALDING SAFETY COMFORT

Maximum temperature limiter Temperature stability
All DELABIE's mixers are supplied with a pre-set • SECURITHERM thermostatic mixers ensure
BIOSAFE
maximum temperature limiter. The user cannot stable temperatures regardless of pressure and
increase the temperature above the maximum set flow rate variations in the system. They respond
temperature, reducing the risk of scalding. immediately to any changes.
• SECURITHERM EP mixers compensate for
Automatic anti-scalding failsafe the variations in CW and HW pressure at the inlets.
• SECURITHERM thermostatic technology They ensure that the water temperature at the outlet
ensures immediate hot water (HW) shut-off if the remains stable for the user, removing the risk of
cold water (CW) supply fails. If the CW supply fails, scalding. For more information see page 12.
the European standard EN 1111 allows a slight leak • DELABIE's mechanical mixers are fitted with
of HW (0.10L/10 seconds). an exclusive solution which effectively reduces
With DELABIE's thermostatic mixers the HW temperature variations if there are pressure
shut-off is complete (with no trickle of water). variations in the system.
If the HW supply fails, DELABIE's SECURITHERM
mixers also shut off the CW supply. However, these mechanical mixers do not have
• SECURITHERM pressure-balancing technology, the precision of thermostatic or EP mixers
and they are not fitted with automatic anti-scalding
known as EP, ensures instant and automatic safety. safety.
Maximum temperature limiter If the CW supply fails, the HW flow rate is reduced, They provide an intermediate economic solution.
is engaged removing the risk of scalding for the user.
If the HW supply fails, the CW flow rate is likewise Reduced risk of Hot Water/Cold Water cross flow
reduced.
On the new generation of DELABIE's mechanical
mixers, the HW can only flow back into the CW
supply (or vice versa) if the pressure differential
BIOSAFE: INFECTION CONTROL between the inlets is greater than 1 bar.
Therefore, the risk of cross flow between the HW
BIOCLIP removable mixers and CW is very small, unlike other mixers.
for cleaning/disinfection As a result, the risk of bacterial proliferation is reduced.
Since they are in contact with water, the internal Moreover, this solution removes the need
surfaces of mixers and taps are exposed to bacterial for non-return valves to be installed.
Body with smooth interior proliferation.
The mixers in the BIOCLIP range provide simple Optimised hand washing and personal washing
solutions to fight against the spread of germs inside thanks to a large drop height and increased spout
and on the outside of mixers and taps, and against length.
the spread of infectious bacteria by hand.
They allow the interior to be cleaned completely Ergonomic controls
- the only way to remove biofilm effectively - and DELABIE offers a wide choice of ergonomic control
an easy way to disinfect the mixer, for preventative levers - Hygiene, sculptured or solid levers - to meet
or curative reasons, to fight against bacterial the needs of different users. Hygiene levers are
development effectively. specifically designed for healthcare professionals and
For more information see page 10. patients with reduced mobility, and can be controlled
with no manual contact using the wrist, forearm
Body with smooth interior or elbow.
Most mixers and taps have bodies and spouts with
rough interiors. As a result, they provide niches where AND ALSO...
Ergonomic controls bacteria can adhere.
All the internal parts of the body, including the spout,
of DELABIE's mixers & taps for sinks are completely Robust
smooth, reducing biofilm attachment and making it - Body, base and spout made from chrome-plated
brass.
easier to treat. - Fixing reinforced by 2 stainless steel rods with back-
YEAR For more information see page 10. nuts for deck-mounted models: easy to install and
reduces vandalism.
Specifically designed spout heights
- A high spout reduces the risk of retro-contamination
WARRANTY 30-year warranty against any manufacturing defects.
by bacteria.
- Deck-mounted mixers with high spouts are suitable 50 years repairability.
for fitting all-germ point-of-use filters.

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