Wall-Mounted Eyewash Station

What is the Wall-Mounted Eyewash Station?

A wall-mounted eyewash station fixes two aerated heads to a wall or panel near the hazard. It saves floor space and is the common choice in general chemical laboratories where a rated wall is available.

Overview

The unit mounts on a wall or on a sturdy panel and provides two aerated eyewash heads at about 800–1100 mm above the floor, with a stay-open valve operated by a push plate or handle. Flow is 1.5–2 L/min per eye at low pressure and tepid temperature, with a 15-minute supply, and the bowl or spray pattern directs water safely away from the face. Wall fixings must be rated for thrust, and the drain should lead to a floor drain or receptor. Optional face or body spray and dust covers are available, and some models add a small basin to collect water. The unit suits general laboratories, staining areas and reagent benches, provided it stays within 10 seconds of the hazard and free of obstruction.

How does it work?

An eyewash station delivers two soft, aerated streams of tepid water that bathe the eyes so chemicals are diluted and rinsed away without driving them further into the eye. Water flows at about 1.5–2 L/min per eye at low pressure, and the heads are positioned so the user holds the eyelids open in the flow. Stay-open valves allow both hands to be used, and most units provide at least 15 minutes of flushing. Some stations add a face and body spray, and drench hoses reach areas that fixed heads cannot. Units are placed within 10 seconds of hazards, on the same level, with a clear approach and clear signage. Weekly activation flushes stagnant water, and annual inspection verifies flow, temperature, height and spray pattern against ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 or EN 15154-2.

What are the key features?

• Two aerated heads at 800–1100 mm
• Flow 1.5–2 L/min per eye
• Stay-open valve with push plate
• 15-minute tepid water supply
• Optional face or body spray
• Dust covers on the heads

What are the technical specifications?

A typical wall-mounted eyewash station configuration offers type of Wall-mounted eyewash, eyewash flow of 1.5–2 L/min per eye, water temperature of 16–38 °C tepid, head height of 800–1100 mm, valve type of Stay-open, push plate and supply duration of ≥ 15 minutes. Values are indicative of the product class; the exact figures for each configuration are confirmed on the quotation and the calibration documents supplied with the instrument.

Which applications is it used for?

The Wall-Mounted Eyewash Station is used in general chemical laboratories, histology and staining, reagent benches and teaching laboratories. Across the wider Eyewash Stations class, laboratories also deploy it for chemical and reagent handling, histology and staining areas and battery and electrolyte work.

Which standards and certifications apply?

Relevant standards and methods include ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 (emergency eyewash and shower equipment), EN 15154-2 (eyewash for laboratories), EN 15154-1 (body showers for laboratories), GB/T 38144 (emergency shower and eyewash), ISO 3864 (safety signage) and DIN 12926 (laboratory eyewash). Certification candidates for this model are CE and ISO 9001 manufacturing; each is to be confirmed for the specific configuration before shipment, and certificates are supplied only where they have been issued.

Perform a hazard assessment to confirm each station is reachable within 10 seconds, on the same level, and not blocked by equipment, doors or stored items. Activate every unit weekly to flush the line and confirm the valve stays open, and inspect annually for flow, temperature, spray pattern and head height. Maintain tepid water in the range of about 16–38 °C, since cold water discourages the required 15 minutes of flushing. Clean the heads and check for biofilm growth in stagnant lines, especially where use is rare. Provide clear signage, train staff on flushing technique including keeping the eyes open, and record all checks and maintenance for audit.

How do I select the right Wall-Mounted Eyewash Station?

Choose a wall-mounted unit where a rated wall is available near the hazard and floor space is limited. Confirm flow, height and drain route. RFQ: hazards, wall type, head height, valve type, options and drain route.

How does it compare with other Eyewash Stations variants?

Choose wall-mounted units for general laboratories where a wall is available near the hazard, and pedestal units where there is no suitable wall or the floor space is free. Deck-mounted eyewashes fit onto a sink and save space but must still be within 10 seconds of the hazard. Drench hoses are used where the risk is localised, such as a specific transfer point, but they need a user who can hold the hose. Portable gravity-fed units suit field work, temporary installations or locations without a plumbed supply, though they have limited capacity. Confirm flow, tepid temperature, spray height and coverage, and that the approach is unobstructed. Verify that the unit suits the chemicals used, and provide signage and training.