Guardian - Gravity Flow Eyewash Station
Guardian - Gravity Flow Eyewash Station
The Guardian Portable / Wall Mountable Gravity Flow Eyewash units are ideal for use where a continuous supply of potable water is not available, especially in remote plant areas, low traffic and/or low hazard areas.
Model#
1540
Application: Self-contained gravity flow eye wash units use gravity to deliver water through
dual spray heads. Units deliver over fourteen gallons (53 liters) of water for fifteen minutes,
thus complying with the provisions of ANSI Z358.1-2004 for eye washes. Units have a
rugged plastic tank that can be installed in a wide variety of locations.
Tank: 16 gallon capacity safety green polyethylene tank. Tank has built-in carrying handle, heavy
wall construction and reinforced ribs to support weight of unit.
Operation: Top operate unit, fill unit with clean potable water and add bacteriostatic
additive (supplied with unit). Additive protects against growth of bacteria, fungus, algae and
acanthamoeba. Unit should be inspected regularly and water in unit should be changed
at least once every six months.
Spray Head Assembly: Water flow is activated by pulling down on bright yellow eye wash tray.
Integral full flow nozzles deliver soft spray of water. Swing tray up to storage position to stop flow.
Drain: Waste water is directed into drain opening in tank basin. 3 ft. long drain hose in
basin directs discharge into floor drain, storage tank or other receptor.
Mounting: Furnished with epoxy coated steel bracket for mounting unit on wall. Unit can also
be placed on countertop or other flat surface.
Discharge Time: Eye wash delivers .7 gallons per minute for 15 minutes.
Weight: 19 lbs. (8.6 kg) empty, 145 lbs. (65.8) full.
Quality Assurance: Unit is completely assembled and water tested prior to shipment.
Available Options:
- G1540BA - A 8 oz. bottle of bacteriostatic additive to protect against growth of bacteria, fungus, algae, and acanthamoeba.
