The return spring is also preset at the factory. During setup at the installation site, it must be
assured that the spring holds the platform up, and that the actuating chain to the valve is not
subjected to any load.
4.7 Models with eye shower and optional foot lever actuation
The actuating chain is cut to length at the factory. During setup at the installation site, it
must be assured that the actuating chain opens the valve all the way when the platform is
subjected to full loading, but it must also have a small amount of remaining free play. If there
is no free play, for example due to an out-of-level foundation, the chain must be lengthened
because the shower valve will otherwise be damaged.
4.8 Models with optional catch basin
Thewateroutletisequippedwitha2”maledrainpipe.Waterdisposalxturesrequired
forfurthertransportofwastewatermustbeclariedattheinstallationsite.Asaresult
of the shower’s design, splash water will also fall outside of the catch basin, especially in
consideration of the fact that the user causes additional dispersion. If the possibility exists
that this may result in danger, please make use of our housings.
5. Water supply
The FAR body safety showers must be connected to drinking water. The drinking water
network must be set up in accordance with DIN 1988 and DIN EN 1717.
CAUTION! For new installations the water supply system must be rinsed out before
connecting the shower in order to prevent dirt damaging the valve. The high-performance
shower head must be deinstalled during this process. It must be reinstalled after the
rinsing process. The high-performance shower head can be fastened and tightened
using a pin type face wrench (item no. BR 010 100).
6. Electrical Connection
All heated safety showers and safety showers with optional electrical accessories must be
connected to the available electricity supply system of the factory.
If the safety shower is equipped with electrically operated options, supply power must be
protected with an appropriately dimensioned fuse, as well as an RCCB (residual current
circuit breaker) with a maximum tripping current of 30 mA. All of the shower system’s
metallic components must be electrically connected to equipotential bonding included in
the existing electrical system. Any special building requirements (such as Ex zones, EMC,
corrosion protection etc.) must be examined on-site and taken into consideration as required.
Inspection and testing of all safety equipment (safety measures) for correct functioning must
be executed and documented. All applicable VDE and other overriding requirements must
be observed and adhered to. Safety shower systems can be ordered for use in potentially
explosiveatmospheres.Makesurethatthesystemisappropriatelyidentiedforuseinthe
required environment before initial start-up in hazardous areas!
7. Safety labelling
The enclosed safety label (self-adhesive label) is to be attached near the FAR body safety shower.
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