
EHD l.l.— Rev. 2 (01/01)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
OPTIMA™ SYSTEMS
SENSOR OPERATED SURFACE MOUNTED ELECTRONIC HAND DRYER
Model EHD 120
Sensor OperatedHand Dryer
120 VAC
Model EHD 208/240
Sensor OperatedHand Dryer
208 VAC or 240 VAC
Code No. 0816167
Installation of the Sloan OPTIMA Series Electronic Hand Dryer makes
drying of hands totally “hands-free” providing the ultimate in sanitary
protection and automatic operation. There are no buttons to push. The
OPTIMA series electronic hand dryer uses fiber optic and adaptive
sensingtechnologytosense theuser’spresenceandactivate.Whenthe
user’s presence is no longer detected, the hand dryer automatically
stops.
SloanValve Company warrantsits Electronic HandDryers to be madeof first class materials,free from defectsof material or workmanshipunder normal useand to
perform the service forwhich they areintended in athoroughly reliableand efficientmanner when properlyinstalled andserviced, for aperiod of fiveyears from date
of purchase. During thisperiod, SloanValve Companywill, at itsoption, repairor replace any part orparts which proveto be thusdefective if returnedto SloanValve
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.
The OPTIMA series electro nic hand dryer is designed for easy
installation and maintenance, quiet and efficient operation, and years of
dependable, trouble-free service.
The following instructions will serve as a guide when installing the
OPTIMA Series electronic hand dryer. Asalways,good safety practices
and care are recommended when installing your new hand dryer. If
further assistance is required, contact your nearest Sloan
Representative office.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Listed
Made in the U.S.A.

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
Prior to installing the Sloan OPTIMA Series Electronic Hand Dryer,
determine the location where the dryer will be installed. Read the
following paragraph entitled “Installation Precautions” and then refer to
Table 1 and Figure 1 for recommended mounting heights.
Installation Precautions
• Mounting surface should be smooth and flat.
• Mount dryer at least 24 inches (610 mm) away from basins.
• Mount dryer at least 20 inches (508 mm) away from corners.
• Mount multiple hand dryers a minimum of 20 inches (508 mm) apart,
center to center.
• Avoid installing hand dryers in narrow hallways and behind swinging
doors.
ROUGH-IN — Figure 1
3/8" (9.5mm) DIA.
HOLE (3)PLACES
5-1/2"
(140mm)
LEVELLINE
C/L
7/8"(22 mm)DIA. HOLE
FOR ELECTRICAL
3-1/8"
(79 mm)
CONNECTION
3/4"
(19 mm)
10"
(254mm)
Table 1 — Recommended Mounting Height
Users Height
Men 50 Inches (1270 mm)
Women 48 Inches (1219 mm)
Children 44 Inches (1118 mm)
Handicapped 42 Inches (1067 mm)
Prepare wall to receive mounting fasteners as shown in Figure 1. Refer
to Table 2 for recommended fasteners.
Note: A mounting template is provided to locate fastener positions.
Table 2 — Recommended Fasteners
Wall Type Fastener Type Qty.
Wall board, metal, hollow tile 1/4" Toggle Bolts 3
Stud wall, wood #14 Screws 3
Cement, brick, tile #12-14 Anchors 3
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Installationhardware provided by Sloan.
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Drill a 7/8" (22 mm) minimum diameter hole in wall for electrical
connection. Install electrical line in the location shown in Figure 1.
Table 3 — Electrical Requirements
Model Voltage Amps Hz Watts
EHD 120 120 VAC 20 50/60 2400
EHD 208/240
EHD 208/240
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Type EHD 208/240 can operate on either 208 VAC or 240 VAC per the
requirementslisted.
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208 VAC 9 50/60 1870
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240 VAC 10 50/60 2400
MOUNTING
HEIGHT
(SEETABLE 1)
5-5/16"
(135mm)
FINISHED
FLOOR
USE MOUNTING TEMPLATE PROVIDED
8-3/4"
(222mm)
13-3/4"
(349mm)
(111mm)
4-3/8"
2-3/4"
(70 mm)
13-3/8"
(340mm)
Note: ConnectHand Dryer to a separate 20ampbranch circuit fromthe
nearestelectricaldistribution panel.UseNo.14gaugeorlargerwirefrom
electrical distribution panel to Dryer.
Important: ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL/LOCAL CODES AND
REGULATIONS.
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