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EXP-MH-14KS/1500 Datasheet

EXP-MH-14KS/1500 Datasheet

Product catalog summary

Overview: The EXP-MH-14KS/1500 is a 1500-liter tank-fed safety shower designed for use in environments with temperatures as low as -35°C. It is ideal for remote locations due to its self-contained tank, eliminating the need for a mains water supply. The shower meets EN and ANSI standards, ensuring safety for workers exposed to hazardous substances.

Specifications:

Materials: The frame and legs are made of stainless steel, while the water tank is constructed from medium-density polyethylene (MDPE). The tank surround and lid are made of GRP, with 40mm foil-backed polyurethane insulation.
Piping and Valves: Made from uPVC and stainless steel, including a 1.5" uPVC ball valve for shower control and a 0.5" stainless steel ball valve for eye wash control.
Electrical Equipment: Suitable for ATEX Zone 1 & 2, with options for flameproof and non-flameproof models. The electrical supply is 240V, single phase, with a 3kW immersion heater.
Operating Conditions: The shower operates at pressures between 0.5 to 7 BAR G and temperatures from -10°C to 35°C. Minimum flow rates are 76 L/min for the shower and 12 L/min for the eye/face wash.

Features:

Immersion Heater: Maintains water temperature between 15-38°C, allowing for a 15-minute decontamination period.
Control Options: Includes a push-activated panic bar and optional GRP foot panel for the shower, and a lift lid for the eye wash.
Dimensions and Weight: The unit measures 1510mm x 1495mm x 3746mm and weighs 340kg.

Additional Options: Optional features include GRP panels, eye wash fountains with low-pressure diffusers, indicator lights, and pictogram signs.

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Product Datasheet 1500L Tank fed safety shower - immersion heated EXP-MH-14KS/1500 Meet EN and ANSI standards whilst protecting your workforce at risk of contamination from hazardous substances. Ideal for cold climates, this 1500 litre gravity fed tank shower is fully operational in temperatures down to -35C. Featuring a self-contained tank there is no need for a mains water supply making this the best solution for remote locations. The integral immersion heater and thick polyurethane insulation maintain the temperature of the water within the overhead tank between 15-38C. At this tepid temperature the casualty is able to remain under the shower for the recommended 15 minutes to decontaminate thoroughly. Shown with optional GRP panels and eye wash Specifications MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION FRAME AND LEGS Stainless steel WATER TANK 1500 L (396 US gal) capacity medium density polyethylene MDPE 40mm (11/2”) foil backed polyurethane uPVC and stainless steel SHOWER CONTROL VALVE uPVC 11/2“ ball valve EYE WASH CONTROL VALVE 1/2” stainless steel full flow ball valve BALLCOCK VALVE SHOWER ROSE Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate Red powder coated stainless steel FOOT CONTROL OPTIONS GRP panel (for shower) and powder coated stainless steel treadle (for eye wash) Stainless steel SERVICES ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ATEX Zone 1 & 2. Gas groups IIA & IIB. Temp Class T3 (IIC available) Non-flameproof models also available ELECTRICAL SUPPLY 240V, single phase, 50/60Hz (110V optional) IMMERSION HEATER RATING WATER INLET OPERATING PRESSURE MINIMUM FLOW RATES Shower: 76 L per minute / 20 US gal per minute Eye/face wash: 12 L per minute / 3 US gal per minute AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE MINIMUM 35C / 95F Specifications continued overleaf

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General Arrangement Drawing 1500L Tank fed safety shower - immersion heated EXP-MH-14KS/1500 Specifications cont. OPERATION SHOWER Push activated panic bar or optional GRP foot panel DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT DIMENSIONS (WxDxH) LIFTING LUGS (REMOVABLE) PICTOGRAM SHOWER /EYE WASH SIGNS & LIGHT BOX INSPECTION HATCH PICTOGRAM SHOWER / EYEWASH SIGN MEDIUM DENSITY POLYTHENE TANK FOIL BACKED POLYURETHANE INSULATION VISUAL LEVEL INDICATOR (OPTIONAL) GRP TANK SURROUND INDICATOR LIGHT (OPTIONAL) SHOWER TEST HANDLE GRP/STAINLESS STEEL SHOWER ROSE SHOWER CONTROL PANIC BAR EYE/FACEWASH FOUNTAIN WITH LOW PRESSURE...

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EXP-MH-14KS/1500 Datasheet

EXP-MH-14KS/1500 Datasheet

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