Description
Pedestal Mounted refers to a type of fixture installation where the safety equipment (most commonly an Eyewash Station, Safety Shower, or a Combination Unit) is supported by a single, vertical, freestanding column or pipe that connects to the water source below.
Features:
- Freestanding Vertical Support: The fixture (shower head, eyewash basin) is elevated on a sturdy, vertical column (the “pedestal”) that rises directly from the floor.
- Stable Base Plate: The pedestal pipe terminates at the bottom with a wide, heavy flange or base plate. This plate is designed to be securely bolted to the floor (usually concrete) to ensure maximum stability and prevent tipping, especially during emergency activation.
- Durable Construction: The pedestal pipe is typically constructed from heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant materials, such as galvanized steel, often with a highly visible safety coating (e.g., yellow or green epoxy). This robust construction ensures it can withstand harsh industrial environments.
- Plumbed Access: The vertical column serves as the conduit for the water supply, connecting the facility’s water line (usually via a bottom or rear inlet) directly to the shower head and/or eyewash unit above.
- Ideal for Combination Units:The pedestal design is the primary style used for Combination Safety Shower and Eyewash Stations, as it allows for the shower head to be positioned at the required height (82-96 inches) and the eyewash nozzles to be positioned in the required range (33-53 inches) on the same column.
- Easy Maintenance Access: The design often allows access to internal plumbing and water controls (such as flow regulators and strainers) via access panels or removable sections near the base.
- Maximum Durability: Provides the strongest and most permanent mounting option, minimizing the risk of damage or movement.
- Unobstructed Access: As a freestanding fixture, it can be installed anywhere on a floor where plumbing access is available, ensuring the 10-second accessibility rule is met.
