Gravity Fed Eyewash Industry Standard Yellow, Minimum 15 Minute Non-Injurious Stream

Product Description

Self-contained gravity fed eyewash solutions are essential for facilities and work areas where plumbed potable water is not readily available. Encon’s Self-Contained Gravity Fed Eyewash provides a dependable emergency flushing option with a fillable tank design, slim profile, and simple pull-down activation. It is a practical choice for remote work areas, temporary job sites, maintenance locations, and facilities that need reliable eyewash capability without a permanent plumbed connection.

This gravity fed eyewash is designed to deliver a non-injurious dual stream of water at 0.4 gpm (1.5 lpm) for 15 minutes or longer. The highly visible yellow polyethylene tank includes front graphics with installation, operation, and maintenance instructions, and two sturdy side handles help make relocation easier when needed. Its enclosed eyewash heads and integral tray design help protect the unit in the ready position while allowing fast activation in an emergency.

Tank

High-visibility yellow polyethylene tank with two sturdy carrying handles; fillable design for self-contained eyewash use where plumbed water is unavailable; front graphics provide installation, operation, and maintenance instructions. The tank is designed to be noncorrosive by potable water and provides a dependable self-contained source of flushing fluid for emergency eyewash applications.

Tray & Nozzles

Enclosed ABS plastic dual-stream eyewash heads are integral to the hinged drain tray, helping protect the nozzles from airborne contaminants when the unit is in a ready state. The pull-down tray activates the flow and stays in a fixed, open position during use so the user has full access to the eyewash streams. The tray also helps collect spent fluid and direct it to the discharge port for disposal or optional drainage connection.

Performance

This self-contained gravity fed eyewash is designed to provide a non-injurious dual stream flow of 0.4 gpm (1.5 lpm) for 15 minutes or longer. The unit is configured for a 14-gallon fill to support full emergency eyewash flushing performance. For facilities looking for an emergency eyewash without plumbed water, this design offers dependable operation in a compact, practical format.

Construction

The tank is constructed from high-visibility yellow polyethylene for durability and visibility in emergency locations. The eyewash heads are ABS plastic dual-stream heads, and the unit uses a pinch hose valve. The overall construction is designed to support dependable emergency operation while keeping the unit straightforward to inspect, fill, and maintain.

Water Treatment Additive

One 8 oz bottle of Hydrosep® is included with each unit. The water treatment additive treats 5 to 20 gallons and is intended to help maintain stored flushing fluid for up to 90 days. This helps support routine maintenance practices for a self-contained eyewash installation. For replacement or routine maintenance, see Hydrosep® 8 oz bottles (pack of 4).

Applications

This gravity fed eyewash is well suited for areas where plumbed potable water is not readily available, including remote facilities, temporary work zones, warehouses, outdoor service areas, maintenance operations, construction support areas, and other locations where emergency eyewash coverage is needed but permanent plumbing is not practical. Its slim profile also helps make better use of available installation space.

Activation & Use

The unit is activated by pulling down the tray. Once activated, the tray stays in a fixed, open position to allow full user access to the dual streams of flushing fluid. The enclosed head design helps protect the nozzles before use, while the drain tray and discharge arrangement help manage spent fluid during activation or testing.

Optional Accessories

Optional accessories available on most models include a yellow tubular steel transport cart, waste receptacle, additional drain tray assembly, insulating jacket, and thermostat-controlled heater. These options can help adapt the unit for easier movement, fluid collection, service convenience, and use in more demanding environments.

Transport Cart

Optional yellow tubular steel transport cart with wheels helps make the unit easier for a single worker to handle, place, and service. Large rear wheels help navigate rough surfaces, while lockable front wheels help stabilize the unit when positioned for use. This option is useful for facilities that need mobility or easier relocation of the eyewash station.

Waste Receptacle

The optional waste receptacle helps collect discharged fluid during testing or activation. When paired with the transport cart configuration, it supports easier handling and field servicing while helping manage spent fluid in areas where direct drainage is not available.

Available Configurations

01104050 – Self-Contained Gravity Fed Eyewash
01104050S – Self-Contained Gravity Fed Eyewash Spanish version, inquire for availability
01104050C – Self-Contained Gravity Fed Eyewash French Canadian version, inquire for availability
01104055 – Self-Contained Gravity Fed Eyewash with transport cart and fluid collection receptacle
01110729 – Additional drain tray assembly
01104070 – Heated and insulated model for freeze-resistant applications

Weights

Ship weight: 32 lbs (14.51 kg)
Empty: 19 lbs (8.61 kg)
Transport cart: 66 lbs (29.94 kg)
Waste receptacle: 14 lbs (6.35 kg)

Dimensions

Unit profile: 22.5″ x 28.5″ x 5.25″
Transport cart height: 60″ to top bar
Transport cart handle height: 38″ floor to handlebars
Transport cart width: 28-1/2″ wheel to wheel
Waste receptacle height: 22-1/2″
Waste receptacle width: 21-1/2″

Important Application Note

Where hazardous materials that are injurious to the skin are present, a proper eyewash or eye/facewash installation used with an emergency shower should be considered.

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