Hughes Pedestal Mounted Emergency Eye / Face Wash Fountain with Integral Lid combines a high-flow eyewash with aerated diffusers, automatic lid-operated water flow and stainless steel pedestal pipework for emergency eye and face washing.
Features of Hughes Emergency Eyewash with Integral Lid:
- Acrylic-capped ABS bowl and lid provide a durable washing basin and protective cover for the emergency eye and face wash unit.
- Stainless steel pipework is fitted to the pedestal-mounted unit.
- Automatic lid-operated activation starts the water flow when the lid is pulled down and the cover is pulled forward to operate the unit.
- High-impact medium-density polyethylene casing provides durable external protection for the unit.
- High-flow aerated diffusers provide an improved washing action for the eyes and face.
- Fine wire mesh strainers and flow controllers are fitted to the diffusers to provide a gentle flow of aerated water.
- Integral protective lid helps keep the bowl clean and protected from contamination when the unit is not in use.
- Self-adhesive pictogram sign is supplied for identifying the emergency eyewash location.
- Optional treadle foot control is available for hands-free operation as pictured on the pedestal, but is not included as standard.
Specifications for Hughes Pedestal Emergency Eye / Face Wash Fountain:
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Product Type: |
Pedestal-mounted emergency eye / face wash fountain with integral lid |
| Bowl & Lid: |
Acrylic-capped ABS |
| Pedestal Pipework: |
Stainless steel |
| Casing: |
High-impact medium-density polyethylene |
| Water Activation: |
Pull lid down and cover forward to start water flow |
| Diffusers: |
High-flow aerated diffusers with fine wire mesh strainers and flow controllers |
| Pedestal Dimensions (W x D x H): |
320 x 464 x 1175mm |
| Included Signage: |
Self-adhesive pictogram sign |
| Optional Foot Control: |
Treadle foot control available separately for hands-free operation; not included |
Options for Hughes Emergency Eyewash:
| Option | Details |
|---|
| Treadle Foot Control: |
Available for hands-free operation and pictured with the pedestal unit |
| Pictogram Eyewash Sign: |
Available as an option |
| Eyewash Proximity Switch: |
Available as an option |
| Additional Optiflex Shower: |
Optional Optiflex Eye, Face & Body Shower |
Standards, Location and Maintenance Requirements:
- Location identification should include an allocated location reference for ease of identification.
- Weekly activation is required for all units according to the supplied ANSI Z358.1 2014 information.
- Emergency access distance requires the safety shower or eyewash to be located within 10 seconds or 15m of a potential hazard according to the supplied ANSI Z358.1 2014 information.
- Same-level installation requires the unit to be positioned on the same level as the hazard, with the travel path and local area kept free from obstructions according to the supplied ANSI Z358.1 2014 information.
- Visible location signage requires the unit to be well lit and identified with highly visible signage to BS EN ISO 7010 according to the supplied ANSI Z358.1 2014 information.
- Supply pipe flushing should continue for a sufficient duration to purge the supply pipe with fresh water.
- Safety signage maintenance requires worn or illegible safety signs and stickers to be replaced.
- Service records should be completed by signing and dating the service tag when servicing is finished.
Important: The source lists a self-adhesive pictogram sign as an included feature and also lists a pictogram eyewash sign under optional equipment. Both supplied references have been retained for confirmation.
This pedestal emergency eyewash and eye/face wash fountain is suited to industrial, laboratory, chemical handling and other workplaces where rapid access to emergency eye and face rinsing is required. It may also be searched as an emergency eyewash station, pedestal eyewash, eye wash fountain or eye and face wash unit.
