Model RA Hand Dryer
Recessed A.D.A. Compliant Push-Button Hand Dryer
World Model RA hand dryer is an ADA compliant hand dryer with longest life dryer
motor and the best washroom solution for high trafc facilities.
Product Benets
• ADA compliant
• 30 second drying time
• Longest life of all dryers
• Moderate sound level
• Durable and vandal resistant
• Classic style design
Design Features
Dryer
• Activated by electro-mechanical timer with 25 Amp switch
• 30 second drying cycle
• Incorporates a 2100 (optional 1500) watt Nichrome wire heating element
Protected by an automatic-resetting, thermal cutoff
• Provides a 70°F temperature rise
• IPX1 ingress protection
Motor
• Thermally-protected, universal brush-type motor operating at 7,500 RPM
• Delivering 154 CFM air ow at a velocity of 7,300 LFM
Materials
• Cover material: Cast Iron with porcelain enamel nish
• The wall-mounted base is constructed of die-cast aluminum
• The nozzle is constructed of die-cast zinc alloy nished in bright chrome with
eld option of rotating conguration.
Architecture & Engineering Specications
Model RA Product Specications
Electrical
115 V 115 V 208 -
Amps 20 15 10 10 8.5
Watts 2300 1725 2300 2300 2300
Hz 60 60 60 50 60
230 V
220 –
240 V
277 V
Model RA hand dryers shall be manufactured by or for World Dryer
Corporation® to include a cover made of 1/4” thick cast iron with
porcelain enamel nish. Motor shall be universal type, 1/10 HP at 7500
RPM. Dryers shall deliver 154 cubic feet per minute of air volume
(7300 LFM). Timer shall be electro-mechanical cam-style with 25 AMP
rated switch to operate dryer for 30 second period. Recessed units use
a 16-gauge steel wall mounting box. Hand dryers shall be listed under
reexamination service of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Stock # Cover Finish Cover Material Electrical Unit Weight Unit Size (HxWxD) inch/mm Shipping Size (HxWxD) inch/mm
RA5-974 White Cast Iron 115 V, 20 Amp 35 lbs/15.8 kgs 13.8” x 13.1” x 4” 351 x 333 x 102
RA52-974 White Cast Iron 115 V, 15 Amp 35 lbs/15.8 kgs 13.8” x 13.1” x 4” 351 x 333 x 102
RA54-974 White Cast Iron 208 - 230V 35 lbs/15.8 kgs 13.8” x 13.1” x 4” 351 x 333 x 102
RA548-974 White Cast Iron 220 - 240 V 35 lbs/15.8 kgs 13.8” x 13.1” x 4” 351 x 333 x 102
RA57-974 White Cast Iron 277 V 35 lbs/15.8 kgs 13.8” x 13.1” x 4” 351 x 333 x 102
Sound Level -
73 dBA @ operator ear (with hands)
15” x 15” x 11.25 381 x 381 x 286
15” x 15” x 11.25 381 x 381 x 286
15” x 15” x 11.25 381 x 381 x 286
15” x 15” x 11.25 381 x 381 x 286
15” x 15” x 11.25 381 x 381 x 286
Recess Mounted
13.1 (333 mm)
Front View Wall Box Mounting Side View
11.75"
(300 mm)
12.8 (325 mm)
13.9 (353 mm)
12.5"
(315 mm)
OPENING
8 KNOCKOUTS 7/8" (22 mm) &
1 1/8" (29 mm) FOR CONDUIT
8 HOLES 13/64" (5 mm)
FOR MOUNTING
1.25"
(32mm)
12.1 (307 mm)
Placement Instruction
• Hand dryers should be spaced at least 2 feet apart, near but not over the wash
basin
• In congested areas, dryers should be located to create a ow from wash basin to
dryer to exit
• Dryer Quantity Recommendation:
Average Trafc: 1 dryer per 2 wash basins
Heavy Trafc: 1 dryer per wash basin
Industrial 54” Circular wash fountains: 4 dryers per sink
• Recommended mounting heights from oor to dryer bottom edge
TYPICAL
FLOOR LINE
(89mm)
3"
(76mm)
Certication Approved
3.5"
2.25"
(57mm)
Recess Mounted
Unit with ADA
Compliant Q Nozzle
4"
(100 mm)
Men’s washrooms 42” (107 cm)
Women’s washrooms 40” (102 cm)
Children’s washrooms, ages 4-7 28” (71 cm)
Children’s washrooms, ages 7-10 32” (81 cm)
Children’s washrooms, ages 10-13 36” (91 cm)
Children’s washrooms, ages 13-17 40” (102 cm)
Handicap Mounting Height 34” (86 cm)
Installation Guide
• Model RA hand dryers require a dedicated 20 AMP circuit and must be properly
grounded
• GFI circuit protection is recommended.
• One side of dryer should be mounted to a stud
5700 McDermott Drive
Berkeley, IL 60163 U.S.A.
800-323-0701
www.worlddryer.com
IPX1
Warranty
3 year on motor brushes
10 year limited warranty
92-MT040 Rev02