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SECTION 117300
BED PAN WASHER
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01

SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: Catalog sheets, specifications, and installation instructions
for each bedpan washer and accessories.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01

MATERIALS

Updated 07/07/2009
Printed 10/27/2016

A.

Material and Construction:

1.
Fixture shall be an exposed, wall supported unit,
manually operated, arranged to wash and sanitize Standard size bedpans
and urinals.
2.
All materials used, which come in contact with the
contents of the receptacles being washed, shall be of materials that will
not be corroded or stained by such contact.
3.
Fixture body shall be cast iron, fitted to a 3" iron wall
outlet trap assembly. Body and trap shall have a white acid resistant
porcelain finish. Fixture trap shall terminate with a flange for connection
to a companion flange installed in the wall.
4.
Door shall be cast brass polished and chrome plated or
stainless steel with a polished finish. Door shall be hinged at the bottom,
foot pedal operated and provided with clamps on the inside to hold either a
bedpan or a urinal. Clamps shall automatically spread upon opening the
door, and shall firmly grasp the utensil as the door closes upon release of
the foot pedal. Clamps shall be constructed of a non-corrosive metal
covered with a non-metallic material to eliminate noise. Door shall be
self-closing upon release of the foot pedal, shall be quiet in operation and
prevented from slamming by means of a door check. Foot pedal check
and operating linkages shall be polished stainless steel or polished and
chrome plated bronze. Foot pedal shall be scoriated to provide a non-slip
surface.
5.
The door and doorway shall be constructed in such
manner that when in the closed position, a constant circulation of air will
be permitted through the fixture chamber and out the vapor vent. The
above to be accomplished without the fixture leaking during operation.

B.

Operation:
1.
Flushing shall be by means of a foot pedal operated flush
valve with necessary flush valve actuating linkage.
2.
Sanitizing shall be by means of live steam admitted
through hand operated steam valve.

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3.
Spray heads shall be mounted in the washer chamber and
positioned so that utensils are completely flushed and rinsed both inside
and outside by cold water delivered from the flushing assembly.
4.
A centrally located steam jet shall be positioned so that
after washing and rinsing, the entire chamber and contents may be
sanitized with a charge of live steam admitted through the steam valve.
5.
Hand Operated Steam Valve: Bronze, union bonnet, solid
bronze wedge, monel seat rings, 350 PSI steam rating.
C.

Supplies: 1" C.W. flush valve, 3/8" steam.

D.

Vent: 2" vapor vent.

E.
Waste 3" flanged waste outlet to wall with cast iron trap with companion
flange located behind wall. Trap shall have pipe leg to floor for fixture support.
F.
2.02

Connections: Cold water to flush valve assembly.

ACCESSORIES
A.
Bedpan Rack: Rack shall be constructed with a stainless steel or monel
metal frame with a removable stainless steel drain tray provided with a drainage
petcock. Rack shall be wall hung and shall be partitioned to hold five bedpans in
the vertical position for drainage. Rack shall be approximately 24" long x 11"
front to back.
B.
Supports: Rack shall be wall supported by means of through bolts
attached to an 1/8" steel back up plate installed behind the wall. Back up plate
shall be size as required so that all supporting through bolts may be attached to a
single plate.
C.
Urinal Rack: Rack shall be constructed of monel metal or stainless steel
and shall be mounted over the bedpan rack. Rack shall be provided with
provisions for holding five 24 ounce capacity urinals in the inverted position.
Rack shall be attached to the wall, as prescribed for bedpan racks.

PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01

INSTALLATION
A.
Connect stop valve, and strainer to the hand operated steam valve. Leave
a union for connection by others.
END OF SECTION

Updated 07/07/2009
Printed 10/27/2016

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