Haws 7500 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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NO. OOO2076521 (0)

1455 Kleppe Lane Sparks, NV 89431-6467 [phone] Fax [phone]

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No. 0002080058 (20)

Model 7500

Portable Eyewash

INSTALLATION, OPERATION

&

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

LIMITED WARRANTY

HAWS warrants that this specific product is guaranteed against defective material or poor
workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. HAWS liability under this
warranty shall be discharged by furnishing without charge F.O.B. HAWS Factory any goods,
or part thereof, which shall appear to the Company upon inspection to be of defective
material or not of first class workmanship, provided that claim is made in writing to Haws
within a reasonable period after receipt of the product. Where claims for defects are made,
the defective part or parts shall be delivered to the Company, prepaid, for inspection. HAWS
will not be liable for the cost of repairs, alterations or replacements, or for any expense
connected therewith made by the owner or his agents, except upon written authority from
HAWS, Sparks, Nevada. HAWS will not be liable for any damages caused by defective
materials or poor workmanship, except for replacements, as provided above. Buyer agrees
that Haws has made no other warranties either expressed or implied in addition to those
above stated, except that of title with respect to any of the products or equipment sold
hereunder and that HAWS shall not be liable for general, special, or consequential
damages claimed to arise under the contract of sale.

The emergency equipment manufactured by HAWS is warranted to function if installation
and maintenance instructions provided are adhered to. The units also must be used for the
purpose for which they were intended. This product is intended to supplement first-aid
treatment. Due to widely varying conditions, Haws cannot guarantee that the use of this
emergency equipment will prevent serious injury or the aggravation of existing or prior
injuries.

NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED ARE AUTHORIZED, PROVIDED
OR GIVEN BY HAWS.

NOTE TO INSTALLER: Please leave this information with the Maintenance Department.

SHOULD YOU EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY WITH THE INSTALLATION OF THIS
MODEL PLEASE CALL:

TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1-800-766-5612

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-888-640-4297

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RECOMMENDED TOOLS: Three 1/4" diameter anchors suitable for supporting filled
eyewash (approximately 140 pounds) and tools needed to install these anchors.

LOCATION OF UNIT: The Model 7500 Portable Eyewash should be installed in close
proximity to potential accident areas. It should be clearly identified, free from obstructions
and easily accessible. May be wall or shelf mounted.

NOTE: Personal wash units shall be protected from freezing and shall not be exposed
to ambient temperatures exceeding 38⁰C (100⁰F).

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Mount unit to wall utilizing “J” bracket (supplied). Note: ¼” mounting hardware not

supplied. Unit can also be mounted on shelf. Make sure portable eyewash unit is
level from front to back and left to right before securing bracket to wall. Eyewash
nozzles should be between 33 inches (83.8 cm) and 45 inches (114.3 cm) above the
floor when eyewash arm is in the active (lowered) position (See Installation Drawing
Page 7 of 7).

IMPORTANT:

Filled eyewash unit is heavy (approximately 140 pounds). Wall bracket anchors,

(Quantity-3, not supplied), or shelf must be strong enough to support the filled
eyewash and the weight of a worker leaning on eyewash.

STEP 2: Install drain hose (supplied), if desired.

STEP 3: Fill up to fill line (make sure that no debris or contaminants of any kind are present in

the flushing fluid). Make sure unit is level from front to back and left to right. If
installed as indicated, eyewash unit will provide 15-minute duration of flow.

STEP 4: Take proper precautions to help prevent the growth of potentially harmful bacteria in

eyewash tanks. (Refer to Maintenance Instructions).

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Instruct all employees in the use of this Emergency Eyewash. Personnel should be assigned to
check eyewash liquid level daily.

STEP 1: Lead patient to nearest eyewash station. Seconds can make the difference in

preventing serious eye injury.

STEP 2: Pull yellow eyewash arm firmly. Eyewash arm will drop to activate eyewash.

STEP 3: Lower head until eyes enter eyewash stream. Use thumbs and forefingers to hold

eyelids open. Flush for 15 minutes.

STEP 4: Seek qualified medical attention immediately.