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LOCATION OF UNIT: The Model 8300.158 Emergency Shower should be installed in
close proximity to potential accident areas. It should be clearly identified, free from
obstructions and easy to access.
SUPPLY LINE: The minimum recommended line size is 1 1/4” IPS with 30-90 psi (2-6
ATM) flowing pressure. Where sediment or mineral content is a problem, an inlet filter
is recommended.
PLUMBING CONNECTIONS: Inlet supply is female 1 1/4” IPS. Waste outlet is female
1 1/4” NPT.
MAINTENANCE: In freezing conditions, wipe eye/face wash head and dust cover dry
after each use to prevent unwanted ice build up.
NOTE: To minimize excessive spillage from air gap when testing, unit must be opened
and closed completely with one swift continuous motion.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Refer to Installation Drawing for clarification. Check parts list to insure all required parts are
included. Use pipe joint sealant PST #565 (Loctite) on all connections.
STEP 1: Prepare the emergency shower foundation by using the floor flange assembly as
a template. Locate the three holes for the 3/8 16 UNC x 6” anchor bolts (not
supplied). They should extend 1” above the floor level.
STEP 2: Once the concrete foundation is ready (dry), assemble the floor flange assembly
to the anchor bolts; then securely fasten with 3/8 16 UNC Hex nuts and 3/8”
washers (not supplied). Seal and tighten floor flange and tee making certain the
waste tee is facing the proper location (as shown in installation drawing) and the
foot control holes are facing side to side.
STEP 3: Assemble nipple (1 1/4” x 21 1/2”) to the floor flange assembly and tighten with a
pipe wrench.
STEP 4: Assemble the eye/face wash loop assembly to the 21 1/2” nipple from step three.
Connect the pipe wrench to the galvanized nipple between the two tees to avoid
damage.
STEP 5: Assemble in the following order:
Attach nipple (1 1/4” x 24”) to loop assembly.
Attach coupling (1 1/4”) to nipple.
Attach nipple (1 1/4” x 24) to coupling.
Attach tee (1 1/4” x 1 1/4” x 1”) to nipple.
Attach nipple (1” x Close) to tee.
Attach ball valve/handle assembly to nipple. Note: Refer to installation
Drawing (Sheet 5 of O&M) for correct orientation of ball valve.
Attach nipple (1” x 19 1/2”) to ball valve/handle assembly.
Attach elbow (1”) to nipple and attach showerhead to elbow.
STEP 6: Assemble the (1”) elbow onto the horizontal nipple (1” x 19 ½”), and attach the
showerhead onto the elbow.