Hughes STD-38G Manual

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions
Warranty Information
Hughes Safety Showers Ltd guarantees the products it manufactures or sells against defects in workmanship and material for a period of one
(1) year from the date of shipment or date of invoice, whichever is later. The product must be used, maintained and installed according to the
instructions and procedures provided, or this warranty is void. Any alteration or modication of the product will also void this warranty. Hughes
Safety Showers obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of defective products. No other warranty or remedy shall be
provided. This warranty specically does not guarantee or cover payment or reimbursement of any damages or consequential damages other
than repair or replacement of the product.
Any claim under this warranty must be made in writing within twelve (12) months of the date of shipment or the date of invoice, whichever is later.
The owner must prepay shipping costs of all products returned to Hughes Safety Showers Ltd under this warranty. If it is determined that the
product is defective in material and /or workmanship the repair or replacement will occur, at Hughes Safety Showers option, at no charge and
return freight prepaid by Hughes Safety Showers. All other return of the product to the owner shall be at the owner’s expense.
Proper use by the customer is necessary for the e󰀨ectiveness of the product, as well as the safety of those using the same. The user is solely
responsible to determine the suitability of any Hughes Safety Showers product for any intended use. The user assumes all risk and liability for
use of any Hughes Safety Showers product. User specically acknowledges receipt of proper instructions regarding the use of the product in
the original packaging and disclaims any consequential damages to person or property, damages for loss of use, lost time, loss of prot, lost
income, loss of the Hughes Safety Showers product itself and/or other incidental or consequential damages other than as warranted by this limited
warranty. User accepts the responsibility of removing from service any product that becomes worn out, unusable, unt for the intended use or
defective in any way such as to make the product a potential safety hazard. Hughes Safety Showers is unable to undertake such obligations or
responsibilities on behalf of the user as the user is in sole possession and control of the product.
Emergency Eye and Eye/Face Wash Equipment
• Self-Contained: STD-38G

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General Considerations
When planning the installation of emergency safety showers and eye/face wash equipment, the advice of a qualied rst
aid representative or medical advisor should be sought to establish the most suitable location and procedures for rst aid
and decontamination.
Installation should be in accordance with local legislation and industry standards such as EN15154 and/or
ANSI Z358.1-2014 recommendations. Visit www.hughes-safety.com/standards for more information.
• Emergency safety showers and eye/face wash equipment must be installed within 20 metres, or 10 seconds reach
of, and on the same level as, a potential hazard. Where strong acids or caustics are used, equipment must be
immediately adjacent to the hazard and outside of any spray paths.
• Equipment must be in a prominent position, free from any obstructions and clearly visible.
• Adequate drainage should be available in the area around and underneath the safety shower or eye/face wash.
Consideration should be given to the placement of equipment in the vicinity of the safety shower that are sensitive
to water or diluted chemicals, notably electrical items.
• For equipment located indoors, wastewater must be contained for subsequent safe disposal or there must be
adequate drainage. Procedures must be in place for cleaning residue water after safety shower use.
• Loose objects or gravel should not obstruct the operation of the shower where walk-on foot panels or foot treadles
are tted.
• An ISO 3864.1 compliant safety sign should be displayed on or near the safety shower or eye wash. The sign
should be well positioned so it is visible to all within the hazardous area.
• The area must always be well lit with the operating mechanism remaining clearly visible.
Location & Accessibility
Visibility
Installation and Commissioning
The unit is suitable for wall mounting if required, brackets are provided.
Assembly and mounting
1. Lift and turn the air release valve on the top of the cylinder to release the pressure in the unit. (Fig. 1)
2. Once all the pressure has been released, loosen the lever clamp on ller cap and remove. (Fig 1)
3. Ensure all parts are thoroughly cleaned with warm water.
4. Fill the unit with 15 litres (3.9 US Gallons) of potable water.
5. Check the O-ring rubber seal (Fig. 1) is correctly aligned. Replace the ller cap and clamp back into position.
6. Turn the air release valve to the close position.
7. Pressurise to 6.9 Bar (100 PSI) via the air-valve using either an air-line or a foot pump.
Installation of eye and eye/face wash equipment
Visit www.hughes-safety.com to watch the short instruction video.
Caution: When charging the unit, the maximum working pressure should not be exceeded. Ensure the pressure gauge
pointer is in the green zone when fully charged.
Ring pull air pressure release
valve and safety over-pressure
blow-o󰀨 valve
Lever clamp to open/close lid
O-ring rubber seal
Fig. 1

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Operation
Employees working within hazardous areas must be trained in the use and location of emergency safety showers
or eye/face wash equipment. Instructions for all emergency equipment should be readily available and accessible
to personnel.
To activate:
• Remove dust cover
• Press lock-on actuating button
• Wash the contaminated area until the unit is empty
• Unlock actuating button after use
• Seek medical advice
Maintenance
Regular servicing and maintenance of emergency safety shower and eye/face wash equipment is essential to ensure
correct functionality. All services and weekly activations must be recorded to ensure a full history is maintained as per
European and International standard requirements.
Weekly activation
All equipment should be visually inspected and activated at least once a week to ensure it is operating properly, to clear
the line of any sediment build up and check that the water runs clear.
Where tted, the external test handle can be used for ease.
Please visit www.hughes-safety.com/weekly-activation to download the checklist and video detailing what to look out for to
remain compliant.
Servicing and cleaning
Hughes recommend equipment be serviced and cleaned regularly, and at least every 6 months. To discuss Hughes service
contract options or to purchase spare parts call us on [phone] or email [e-mail]
Periodic analysis of the water quality is recommended to ensure there is no build-up of harmful bacteria.
Regular cleaning of the outside of the emergency equipment is recommended. Abrasives or solvents must not be used to
clean the unit as this can damage the surface or a󰀨ect the instruction stickers.
The water contained within the unit should be replaced at monthly intervals, depending upon the quality of the local potable
water supply, and the unit re-charged. If deterioration of the water is noticeable, shorten the replacement intervals.
If eyesaline solution is used in the unit, contents should be replaced every six months.
Emergency safety showers and eye/face wash equipment must be fed from a potable water supply – drinking water or water
of a similar quality.
Working Pressure: 6.9 Bar (100 PSI) at 15C (59F)
Test Pressure: 13.8 Bar (200 PSI)
Burst Pressure: 69 Bar (1000 PSI)
Water supply

Out of Service Procedure
In the event of an emergency safety shower, eye bath or eye/face wash unit being temporarily out of service, a standard
procedure should be followed.
• Place a sign on the unit indicating it is ‘Out of Service’.
• Notify the relevant manager/supervisor of the area that the unit is out of service
• Prohibit or suspend any work where there is a signicant hazard requiring use of the unit
• If work cannot be prohibited or suspended, a portable unit must be provided to supply the initial wash only, after
which it will be necessary to move the person to a plumbed emergency safety shower, eyebath or eye/face wash
unit to complete the procedure.
Note: Portable units are not acceptable as a long-term substitute for permanent locations.
A selection of our emergency safety showers are available to hire. Ensure your workforce are protected around
the clock, visit www.hughes-safety.com/hire for more information.
If you require further assistance please contact us:
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