Sloan OPTIMA AIR EHD-700 Series Installation And Owner's Manual

Code No. 0816863

Rev.1 (11/18)

OPTIMA AIR™ HAND DRYER

EHD-700 SERIES

INSTALLATION AND OWNERS MANUAL

CONTENTS OF BOX

Hand Dryer Installation and Owners Manual

Tamper-Proof 5/32” Hex
security bit wrench
Knockout Gasket (Included for
use with White Model only)

MODEL INFORMATION

Dryer Model

Serial Number

Date Of Purchase

LIMITED WARRANTY

Sloan Valve Company warrants its Optima Air™ Hand Dryer to be made of first class materials, free from defects of material or workmanship under normal use
and to perform the service for which it is intended in a thoroughly reliable and efficient manner when properly installed and serviced, for a period of five years (1
year for special finishes) from date of purchase. During this period, Sloan Valve Company will, at its option, repair or replace any part or parts which prove to be
thus defective if returned to Sloan Valve Company, at customer’s cost, and this shall be the sole remedy available under this warranty. No claims will be allowed
for labor, transportation or other incidental costs. This warranty extends only to persons or organizations who purchase Sloan Valve Company’s products directly
from Sloan Valve Company for purpose of resale.

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF. IN NO EVENT IS SLOAN VALVE COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY MEASURE WHATSOEVER.

WARNING: For proper electrical connections, check your local building codes.
Your unit must be installed by a qualied, licensed electrician.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRE INSTALLATION WIRING

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Check that the electrical supply corresponds to that shown­on the rating sticker of unit. If the dryer is connected to any
electrical supply other than that stated on the rating sticker
ofthe unit, permanent damage or improper, unsafe operation
ofthe unit may result.

•Make sure electricity is switched off at the main panel
before installing, maintaining or cleaning this hand dryer.
Dryer must be installed in accordance with current local
wiring andbuilding regulations.

•Do not wire this hand dryer into the lighting circuit. It must
be protected by an independent circuit.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1.Disconnect the power source previously brought to the

hand dryer location (see pre installation wiring above).

2.Use the Tamper-Proof Wrench supplied and remove the
Tamper-Proof Bolt on bottom of cover lifting upwards to
remove cover from base plate.

3.If electrical wiring entry is to be made from the rear,
remove the appropriate pre-formed knockout on the base
plate. FOR WHITE Only - If entry is to be made from the
side, knock out the pre- formed area on the right side
of cover for your supply connection using knockout gasket
provided. A rigid conduit must be used.

4.Select the appropriate mounting height for dryer (Table 1)
and fastener, as recommended (Table 2).
There should be no obstruction between the hand dryer
and the oor. If mounting over a countertop, distance from
counter to dryer must be 15” (381 mm) minimum.

CAUTION: Do not use Base Plate as a guide when
drilling. Make sure no pipe work (gas, water, air) or
any electrical cables or wires are located directly
behind the area to be drilled.

5.Attach Base Plate at the four corners to smooth wall. Use

one of 2 knockouts provided for service entry on back of
Base Plate. If using surface wiring use knockout in right
side of cover. Use Knockout Gasket supplied around
conduit for water seal. See Mounting Details.

TABLE 1 TABLE 2

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SUGGESTED MOUNTING HEIGHT

from oor to bottom of dryer:
Men 45” (114 cm)
Women 43” (109 cm)
Teenagers 41” (104 cm)
Small Children 35” (89 cm)
Handicapped 37” (94 cm)

•Dryer is intended to be permanently connected to power­supply, and must be properly grounded.

SAFETY

•Troubleshooting and internal maintenance must be
performed by qualied service personnel.

•Do not use any power wash equipment for cleaning on
or near this unit.

•Do not use the dryer for drying hair.

•Do not obstruct air inlets or outlets.

6.Identify the voltage of your dryer from the rating sticker of
the unit. Then connect to a dedicated branch circuit not
exceeding 20 Amp. per your local wiring and building
regulations.

7.Secure electrical wiring to terminals as indicated by
the schematic afxed to blower housing. An identied
ground connection point is supplied on the Base Plate for
your equipment ground wire. Dryers should be installed per
local code requirements.

8.In multiple installations, make sure the serial number
marked on the inside matches the cover number. Then
carefully replace Cover by inserting top of cover over
bracket and tilting downward. Use Tamper-Proof Bolt
previously removed in step 2.

9.Restore power and test for proper operation.

10. Return Tamper-Proof Wrench to owner.

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MOUNTING HARDWARE
Recommended Fastener (not supplied):

Masonry Wall ½” Expansion Sleeve with ¼” Lag Bolt
Hollow Wall ¼” Wing Type Toggle Bolt
Wooden Wall ¼” Lag Screw With Washer

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