Compliance – Testing
Testing
For current products operating in compliance with EN15154 / ANSI Z358.1.
Testing flowrate and temperature
- An emergency shower shall provide 60 l / min.
- An eye shower 12 l / min. (double)
- Water must be available for 15 min.
- Temperature must be between 15o C to 37o C
(Ideally 20o C to 25o C)
Further recommendations:
Testing spray pattern
The spray should have a diameter of 800 mm, with 50% of the water supply contained within a 400 mm diameter.
Further recommendations:
Checking installations height and placement
The emergency shower must be installed in the correct height and position to ensure optimal operation.
Further recommendations:
Checking safety signs and accessibility
Signs must be visible and clearly indicate where the emergency shower is installed.
20 metres is the recommended maximum distance from the hazard to the emergency shower.
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