SECTION 10815 ELECTRIC HAND DRYERS ***** OPTIMA SERIES ***** ***** Saniflow Corporation is the American-sister-company of Mediclinics, S.A. and manufacturers several styles of electric, warm-air hand dryers. This guide can be used to prepare a specification for incorporating the Optima Series Hand Dryer into a competitively bid construction project. These dryers are contemporary design, sensor operated, durable, compact units. They operate free of vibration and noise and require minimal maintenance. This specification section is organized by placing information in three standard parts: PART 1 - GENERAL Describes administrative and procedural requirements. PART 2 - PRODUCTS Describes electric hand dryers to be incorporated into the construction project. PART 3 - EXECUTION Describes how the dryers will be installed at the construction site. Throughout this product guide specification, references are made to other specification sections that might be contained in the project manual. These references are presented as examples and coordination reminders. For each project, these references will need to be revised to reflect actual sections being used. Within the specification text, Imperial dimensions are presented first in brackets followed by System International Metric (SI) equivalents also in brackets. Depending on project requirements, either the Imperial or the SI metric equivalents will need to be deleted. The specifier will need to edit this product specification for a specific project to reflect the options being used. The guide section has been written so that most editing can be accomplished by deleting unnecessary requirements and options. Options are indicated by [ ]. Notes to assist the specifier in selecting options and editing the specification guide are printed in bold and indicated with *****. For final editing, all brackets and notes will need to be deleted from the guide. ****************************************************************************** PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Section includes: Contemporary design, compact, warm air, electric, sensor operated hand dryers. ***** List other specification sections dealing with work directly related to this section such as the following. ***** B. Related sections: 1. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry: Blocking in stud partitions for mounting hand dryers. 2. Section 16100 - Wiring Methods: Electrical supply, conduit, wiring, boxes, and wiring devices for hand dryers. C. ICC/ANSI A117.1 - International Code Council/American National Standards Institute Standard on Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities. 1.2 REFERENCES **** List by number and full title reference standards referred to in remainder of specification section. ***** A. ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act. B. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI): Steel Products Manual; Stainless and Heat Resisting Steel. C. ICC/ANSI A117.1 - International Code Council/American National Standards Institute Standard on Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Submit in accordance with Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures: 1. Product data. 2. Shop drawings showing dimensions, fabrication and installation details, and electrical wiring diagrams for connecting dryers. 3. Sample of selected finish. 4. Manufacturer's installation and maintenance instructions. 5. Copy of warranty required by Paragraph 1.5 for review by Architect. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Hand dryers shall be certified by Underwriters Laboratory (UL), Inc. and shall bear UL labels. ***** Hand dryers in public facilities should be installed to accommodate persons with disabilities. Mounting height and projection of dryer into circulation spaces are factors to consider. Barrier-free regulations may vary depending on project location. ***** B. Hand dryers shall be provided and installed in compliance with ADA and ICC/ANSI A117.1. 1.5 WARRANTY A. Provide under provisions of Section 01780 - Closeout Submittals: 5 years warranty for electric hand dryers to cover defects in material and workmanship. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS A. Mediclinics, S.A. and distributed by its subsidiary Saniflow Corporation, 12800 N.W. 38 Avenue Miami, Miami Florida 33054-4525; 866-424-2433; www.saniflowcorp.com. B. Requests to use equivalent products of other manufacturers shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01630 - Product Substitution Procedures. 2.2 ELECTRIC HAND DRYER ***** Mediclinics, S.A. manufactures the following three models of Optima Hand Dryer. They vary in cover material and finish: M99 Steel sheet, white epoxy paint finish. M99C Stainless steel, bright polished finish. M99CS Stainless steel, satin finish. Edit the following paragraph to indicate selected model number. ***** A. Type: Warm air, wall mounted, contemporary design, durable, compact, electric, sensor operated hand dryer; Optima Hand Dryer Model No. [M99] [M99C] [M99CS] as manufactured by Mediclinics, S.A. and distributed by its subsidiary Saniflow Corporation. B. Performance requirements: 1. Airflow: [166 cubic feet per minute] [4.69 cubic meters per minute]. 2. Air velocity: [4,181 linear feet per minute] [1,274 linear meters per minute]. 3. Air temperature at [4 inches] [102 mm] below outlet at [70 degrees F] [21 degrees C] ambient temperature: [125 degrees F] [52 degrees C]. 4. Average drying time: 38 seconds. ***** Loudness of operating hand dryer is measured as sound pressure level (SPL) which is defined as the ratio of the generated sound to the threshold of hearing. SPL is measured in decibels (db). An SPL of 3 db is barely perceptible, face to face conversation is 60 db, and noise inside a speeding automobile is 80 db. An 10 db increase in SPL is perceived as a sound twice as loud. ***** 5. Sound pressure level (SPL): 60 decibels maximum. C. Nominal size: [10 inches wide by 11-7/8 inches high by 5-1/2 inches deep] [225 mm wide by 302 mm high by 140 mm deep]. ***** Stainless steel dryers weigh 9.4 pounds (4.3 kg) and steel sheet models weigh 9.8 pounds (4.5 kg). ***** D. Weight: [[9.4] [9.8] pounds.] [[4.3] [4.5] kg.] 2.3 COMPONENTS ***** Saniflow Hand Dryers are provided with either sheet steel cover with white epoxy paint finish or stainless steel cover with wither bright or satin finish. Refer to model list above and edit the following paragraph to reflect model being specified. ***** A. Cover: One-piece cover fabricated from [1/16 inch] [2 mm] thick [stainless steel sheet complying with AISI 304 with [brushed satin finish.] [bright reflective polished finish.]] [steel sheet complying with ASTM A659 with white epoxy paint finish.] 1. Cover to be field attached to base with vandal proof screws and locked with special key wrench. 2. Locate air outlet, intake, and operating sensor in bottom of cover. B. Base: UL listed, rigid, opaque, high temperature resistant acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic base with factory attached dryer components. Provide with fasteners for attachment to wall. C. Motor: 1/5 HP, 3,300 RPM, shaded pole type. D. Fan: Simple inlet, centrifugal fan fabricated from UL listed polypropylene (PP) plastic. E. Heating element: 1,600 watt with Ni-Crom 40 wire. F. Power requirements: 110/120 volts, 50/60 Hz, 13.6 amps. G. Operation: Infrared sensor turns dryer on when hands are held under air outlet. Dryer automatically turns off 2 seconds after hands are removed from air flow. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 COORDINATION A. Coordinate requirements for blocking to ensure adequate means for support and installation of hand dryers. B. Coordinate requirements for power supply, conduit, disconnect switches, and wiring. C. Coordinate dryer installation with application of wall finishes specified in [Section 09310 - Ceramic Tile.] [Section 09900 - Painting.] [_____]. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. Comply with manufacturer's written installation instructions and approved shop drawings. ***** Recommended mounting height in facilities used by persons with physical disabilities is 32 inches (813 mm) and maximum mounting height to comply with ICC/ANSI A117.1 is 40 inches (1016 mm). Recommended height for adult usage is 38 to 40 inches (965 to 1016 mm). 30 to 36 inches (762 to 914 mm) heights are appropriate for children usage. ***** B. Mount dryers at [heights indicated on Drawings and approved shop drawings.] [the following heights above floor surface:] 1. Adult usage: [[_____] inches] [[_____] mm]. 2. Children usage: [[_____] inches] [[_____] mm]. 3. Use by persons with physical handicaps: [[32] [_____] inches] [[813] [_____] mm].] C. Install bases securely to supporting substrate so that dryers are level and aligned with each other. Anchor with fasteners of type and size recommended by manufacturer for type of wall substrate. 3.3 CLEANING, TESTING, AND DEMONSTRATING A. Remove protective wrappings. Clean surfaces with mild soap solution. Do not use abrasives. B. Inspect installed dryers to verify mounting is rigid and electrical connections are proper. Test each dryer to verify operation and performance. Correct deficiencies. C. Protect dryers from remaining construction activities. Immediately remove and replace dryers that are damaged. D. Demonstrate operation and maintenance to Owner's representative. END OF SECTION ?? SANIFLOW PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS JUNE 2004 Saniflow Corporation, 12800 N.W. 38 Avenue Miami, Miami Florida 33054-4525 PHONE: 866-424-2433; FAX: 305-424-2435; WEBSITE: www.saniflowcorp.com ______________________________________________________________________________ ELECTRIC HAND DRYERS ***** OPTIMA SERIES ***** 10815 - 1