Dyson Airblade Tap User manual

Wash and dry
hands at the sink.

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“In washrooms using conventional
taps, you’ll need to move to a separate
hand drying area, dripping water on
the floor as you go. It’s why we’ve
developed a tap with our hand
drying technology in it.”
James Dyson
Inventor

The problems
with paper towels
Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer
Paper towels are expensive,
have a high impact on the
environment and cause extra
washroom maintenance.
Did you know?
Ensuring hands are dry is crucial
for maintaining hygiene levels,
as damp hands can spread up
to 1,000 times more bacteria
to the surfaces they touch.
Blockages
Paper towels can clog
waste water systems.
Overflowing bins
Soiled towels can end up on
the floor of busy washrooms,
creating a negative impression
of hygiene standards.
Empty dispensers
Dispensers are often left empty
leaving no way to dry hands.
Wasteful
Used paper towels are rarely
recycled, so they end up in
landfill or are incinerated.
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The problems with
other hand dryers
Warm air dryers
Warm air dryers are slow.
Which means they’re energy hungry,
expensive to run and unhygienic.
Dry times can take up to 43 seconds,
so many users give up before their
hands are dry – risking increased
spread of bacteria.
Jet dryers
Other jet dryers might look like a Dyson
Airblade™hand dryer, but when it comes
to performance, there’s no comparison.
Thanks to weak motors, most other jet
dryers can’t generate the fast airflow
needed to dry hands quickly. They can
also lack the power required to draw
the air through a HEPA filter.
So most other jet dryers aren’t just
slower than Airblade™technology,
they’re less hygienic too.
Have you ever looked inside a drain tank?
Some hand dryers collect waste water
using drain tanks. But these are
unhygienic – providing the perfect
breeding ground for bacteria.
Drain tanks must be emptied and
cleaned regularly – adding time and
effort to the washroom maintenance
process, and risking spillage of
waste water during disposal.
Did you know?
In recent testing, Dyson
microbiologists detected greater
levels of bacteria in a drain tank
than levels that can be found in
the average household toilet.1
1Sources: Dyson in-house testing, 2015;
Scott et al., 2009; Medrano-Felix et al., 2010.
Did you know?
Public health specialists NSF state
that to be certified as hygienic,
a hand dryer must dry hands
in 15 seconds or less.

With Airblade™technology in
a tap, hands are dried at the sink
in 12 seconds. There’s no need to
move to a separate drying area.
How it works
Both water and air are sensor
operated, so there are no taps to
turn or buttons to touch. Intelligent
infrared sensors emit light to pinpoint
hand positions. Computer circuitry
coordinates the information and
initiates the appropriate response
of water or air without long delays.
Airblade™hand drying
technology in a tap

Airblade™ technology works differently
The Dyson Airblade Tap
hand dryer is powered by
the Dyson digital motor V4 –
one of the world’s smallest,
fully-integrated 1600W
motors. Its small size and
power density are what have
made our latest hand dryer
technology possible.
Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer
Airblade™technology The fastest
over sink
hand dryer
No other hand
dryer has this
technology
Dyson digital motor V4 HEPA filter
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Dyson digital motor V4
Conventional motors are bulky, slow
and can be inefficient. They also rely on
carbon brushes, which wear out over time.
The Dyson digital motor V4 is different.
It’s one of the world’s smallest fully
integrated 1600W motors and instead
of old-fashioned carbon brushes, it uses
digital pulse technology to spin up to three
times faster than a conventional motor.
HEPA filter
Bacteria and viruses in washrooms can
cause colds, flu, sickness and diarrhoea.
Dyson Airblade™hand dryers have HEPA
filters installed as standard, which capture
99.9% of particles the size of bacteria and
viruses in the washroom air. So hands are
dried with cleaner air, not dirty air.
0.8 mm apertures
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Airblade™technology
Every second, the Dyson digital motor V4
draws in up to 35 litres of air through a HEPA
filter, and forces it through apertures just
0.8 mm wide. The result –690 km/h sheets
of filtered air that scrape water from hands,
drying them quickly and hygienically.

Inside the Dyson
Airblade Tap hand dryer
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Airblade™technology
Air travelling at 690 km/h exits
laser-cut apertures measuring
just 0.8 mm in width.
Aerator
The optional adaptor will reduce
the flow from 3.5 litres per minute
to 1.9 litres per minute. This helps
to reduce water consumption
and decrease your water bill.
Intelligent water and
air infrared sensors
Sensors auto-calibrate so that
air and water are only activated
when a hand is underneath.
Removable end cap
Designed for ease of service.
Laser welding
Fully-automated robotic precision
cutting and welding allows high
quality stainless steel tubes to
be used in construction.
Mains water inlet
Electronic, sensor-controlled
water valve activates
when a hand is detected.
This starts the water flow.
Spring-mounted motor
Motor is mounted using springs
to reduce sound and vibration.
Dyson digital motor V4
Spins at 90,000 rpm, generating
enough power to draw up to
35 litres of air per second
through a HEPA filter.
HEPA filter
HEPA filter captures 99.9% of
particles the size of bacteria and
viruses from the washroom air.
Dirty air in
HEPA filter
Filtered air out
Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer
Easy to service motor unit
Designed for safe and quick
replacement without the need
for a technician.

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Benefits

Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer
No water on the floor.
Costs less to run.
Most hygienic.
Better for the environment.
The fastest over sink hand dryer.
Saves space.
5 year guarantee.
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Only the Dyson Airblade Tap hand
dryer has all of these benefits.
No water on the floor.
Costs less to run.
Most hygienic.
Better for the environment.
The fastest over sink hand dryer.
Saves space.
5 year guarantee.
$ 5

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When using conventional drying
methods, you move to a separate
area to dry hands. Water is often
dripped on the floor, which can
create problems in the washroom.
Floor tiles can become slippy, and
washroom floors need cleaning
more regularly.
With the Dyson Airblade Tap
hand dryer, water isn’t dripped on
the floor because you don’t need
to leave the sink with wet hands.
Water on the floor Water in the sink
Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer

Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer
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2Pricing based on 2012 global cost averages. For calculations visit www.dyson.com.au/calcs
Hygienic. And costs less to run.
With their slow dry times or lack of HEPA
filtration, maintaining a hygienic washroom
means avoiding other hand dryers.
But as you can see, paper towels
are an expensive alternative.
While paper towels can be just as hygienic
as a Dyson Airblade™hand dryer, their higher
fixed running costs add up and up. And up.
Low running costs
$48
per year2
Other hand drying
methods cost more to run
$1,460
per year2
$157
per year2
Paper towels need constant
restocking and disposal.
Most other hand dryers are
slow so they’re energy hungry.
The Dyson Airblade Tap hand
dryer costs up to 69% less to run
than other hand dryers, and up
to 97% less than paper towels.
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And of course there are
no separate taps to buy.
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Damp hands can spread
up to 1,000 times more
bacteria than dry hands.
Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer
Airblade™technology is
fast and the most hygienic
Dyson digital motor V4
HEPA filter
12 second dr y time
No drain tank
No heating element
Touch-free operation
These are the reasons why:
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Hygienically drying hands is
as important as washing them
Bacteria and viruses deposited by hands
onto surfaces can survive for several hours.
When others touch these contaminated
surfaces, they can be transferred.
Damp hands can spread up to 1,000 times
more bacteria than dry hands. It’s why it’s
important that hands are dried properly.
The most hygienic hand dryer
The Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer
uses a HEPA filter. 99.9% of particles
the size of bacteria and viruses in the
washroom are captured. So hands are
dried in 12 seconds using cleaner air,
not dirty air.

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High impact on the environment Low impact on the environment
The Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer produces
up to 74% less CO2than some other hand
dryers and up to 71% less than paper towels.
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The Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer
has a lower environmental impact
across measures including carbon
emissions and energy consumption..
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13.9g
CO2per dry3
15.6g
CO2per dry3
4.0g
CO2per dry3
8.0g
CO2per dry3
The environmental
impact of paper towels
From cutting down trees, through
chemical processes to disposal –
using paper towels has a significant
impact on the environment.
Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer
Felling trees
Trees are a major source of pulp
for virgin paper towel production.
Transportation
Once trees are felled they
need to be transported from
the forest to the mill.
Mix with water
Lots of water and energy
are needed to make paper.
Pulping and bleaching
Chemicals are also used
in the bleaching process.
Maintenance
Paper towel dispensers
need constant restocking.
Disposal
Most used paper towels cannot
be recycled. Used paper towels,
packaging and bin liners end
up in landfill or an incinerator.
3In collaboration with Carbon Trust, Dyson has produced a method to measure the environmental
impact of electrical appliances and paper towels. The carbon calculations were produced using
GaBi software provided by PE International, based on product use over 5 years and using the
US as a representative country of use. Dry times for products were evaluated using DTM 769.

Other hand dryers are too slow Dyson hand dryers are fast
Testing based on NSF Protocol P335 shows
that most other hand dryers are much slower
than their manufacturers claim– with dry times
based on drying hands without a HEPA filter.
Many people give up when using a slow
hand dryer. But damp hands can spread up
to 1,000 times more bacteria than dry hands.
Testing based on NSF Protocol P335 shows
that the Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer is fast.
Every second, up to 35 litres of air is forced
through apertures meauring just 0.8 mm
wide. The result – 690 km/h sheets of air
that scrape water from hands, drying them
quickly and hygienically.
NSF Protocol P335
For a more detailed overview
of NSF Protocol P335 please
see the reference section
at the end of the brochure.
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No HEPA filter as standard
12 sec
HEPA filter as standard AB09
The Coca Cola London Eye, tourist attraction, UK.
“As an iconic global landmark, The London Eye needs
to meet high expectations of quality – and that extends
to our washrooms. Installing the Dyson Airblade Tap
hand dryer has allowed us to achieve this.”
Davey Barrett,
Services Manager.
Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer

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Paper towel dispensers and hand
dryers take up valuable wall and
floor space in public washrooms.
With no need for additional
hand drying areas, there’s
room for extra cubicles.
Or the washroom can
be made smaller.
Separate hand washing and
drying areas need more space
The Dyson Airblade Tap
hand dryer saves space
Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer
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WASHING
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DRYING WASH AND DRY
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5 year guarantee. Unrivalled service.
Guarantee
Thanks to this rigorous testing regime, all
factory parts on Dyson Airblade™hand dryers
are guaranteed against original defects in
materials and workmanship for 5 years.
Aftersales support
If anything does go wrong with
your machine, we provide repair and
maintenance support through Dyson
service engineers and self-service
spare parts. Reducing downtime
and disruption to your facilities.
Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer
5 year parts and labour.
Dyson Airblade™hand dryers are engineered
to last. They have been repeatedly tested for
durability and resilience to physical abuse.
They have also been exposed to real-life
environments to ensure that they can
withstand the pressures of high usage.
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Accreditations

Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer
Certified by the Carbon Trust.
Certified by HACCP International.
Certified by NSF.
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The only hand dryer
certified by the Carbon Trust
Everything we make or use has a carbon
footprint. It represents the total amount
of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse
gases generated during its life.
Working with the Carbon Trust, Dyson
has measured the carbon footprint of
the Dyson Airblade™hand dryer range.
Every single component
All components inside the Dyson
Airblade™hand dryer were assessed.
Materials and manufacture contribute
8% of total emissions.
Waterways vs. highways
Constant paper towel restocking relies
on road transport. Dyson Airblade™
hand dryers use energy-efficient
ships – representing less than
1% of total emissions.
Less energy = less carbon
Airblade™technology has fast dry
times and no energy-hungry heating
elements. So it uses up to 80% less
energy than warm air dryers.
End of life
With a 5 year guarantee, the
Dyson Airblade™hand dryer is built
to last. Even so, many components
are designed to be recyclable with
negligible environmental impact.

Certified by HACCP international.
Safe for the food sector.
The Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer has
been certified for use in food preparation
environments by HACCP International.
The Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer and
the Dyson Airblade dB hand dryer are the
only hand dryers globally certified for use
in the food and beverage industry.
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Merba,
food production,
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Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer

The only hand dryer
certified hygienic
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When are dry hands dry?
Here’s how they test it.
Take three male and
female volunteers.
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Fold paper towel once,
place on digital scales
and record weight.
Place both hands in water
container up to level of wrist
crease for five seconds. Rub
hands in the water to remove
trapped air and bubbles.
Remove hands from container
and let water drip from hands
for five seconds.
Place hands under dryer 5 cm
from outlet. Dry hands according
to manufacturer’s instructions.
If these instructions include
rubbing then rub hands at a rate
of two times per five seconds.
Once air begins to flow from
dryer start to rub and dry
hands. Commence drying
process by rubbing palms
together twice.
Continue drying process
by rolling hands twice.
Continue drying process by
interlocking and unlocking
hands twice.
Remove excess water from
hands (between fingers and
wrist) with paper towel until
hands feel dry. Roll towel into
a ball and place on scales
within five seconds.
Re-weigh the towel
and record the weight.
Repeat the test for all six
volunteers and calculate the
mean dry time of the six tests.
The machine will be considered
‘hyg ie ni c’ o nl y if t h e uni t c an
effectively dry hands to less than 0.1g
of re s idua l mo is t ur e wi t hin 15 s e co nd s.
A ny th in g ove r 0.1g of m oi s t ure
means the product will be
deemed unhygienic.
<0.1g>0.1g
Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer
Air filtration
Air used to dry hands
must be HEPA filtered.
Unheated air
Warming moist bacteria increases
their reproduction rate. Heated air
can also remove beneficial oils
from the skin.
Drying time
Hands must be dried in under
15 seconds. NSF have defined
dry as 0.1g of residual moisture.
Damp hands can spread up
to 1,000 times more bacteria.
Touch-free operation
The hand dryer must start
and stop without user contact.
NSF certified
Dyson asked independent public
health specialists NSF to define the
criteria for a hygienic hand dryer.
The result is NSF Protocol P335 –
and Dyson Airblade™hand dryers
are the only hand dryers that
meet every part of it.

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Technical overview