Recessed Emergency Shower, Recess Mounted Shower Head
Application: Recessed emergency shower with ceiling mounted recessed shower head. Recessed shower conserves valuable floor space, while eliminating the clutter and obstruction created by conventional shower equipment. Unit can be installed in either a corridor or a lab room, close to where accidents might occur.
ADA Compliance: When installed at recommended mounting heights, unit complies with ADA requirements for accessibility by handicapped persons.
Shower Head: 11-3/4” diameter stainless steel with 20 GPM flow control and flange for flush mounting in ceiling.
Valve: 1" IPS brass stay-open ball valve with stainless steel “panic bar.” Pulling bar down activates shower; shower remains in operation until bar is returned to original closed position. Furnished with stainless steel access panel and 1" IPS unions for valve.
Mounting: 16 gauge stainless steel cabinet with flange featuring 3/8” return for recessed mounting in wall.
Supply: 1" NPT female inlet.
Sign: ANSI-compliant identification sign.
U.S. patent 5,768,721
Note: ANSI Z358.1-2014 specifies that shower heads be installed no more than 96" above the finished floor. This unit should therefore not be installed in ceilings over 8 feet. For higher ceiling heights, we recommend either the GBF1670 or GBF1672 showers.
Available Options
- G6040 Thermostatic mixing valve to blend hot and cold water to deliver tepid water. Valve has flow capacity of 50 gallons (189 liters) per minute at 30 PSI (2.1 bar) pressure drop. Valve can be used to supply emergency shower or combination safety station. Depending on water supply size and pressure, valve can supply multiple units.
- AP250-065 Modesty curtain for wall mounting.
- AP280-235 Electric strobe light and alarm horn unit for recess mounting in finished wall. Light illuminates and horn sounds when shower is activated. Includes additional leads for remote monitoring.
- AP280-237 Electric strobe light and alarm horn unit with silencing switch for recess mounting in finished wall. Light illuminates and horn sounds when shower is activated. Includes additional leads for remote monitoring.