Simple and safe anti-scalding protection with SCHELL

Anti-scalding protection in showers: MODUS MD-T exposed shower fitting

Showers present a greater risk of injury from excessively hot water. Apart from the risk of damage to the skin itself, an individual attempting to avoid contact with painfully hot water also risks falling and suffering injury as a result. A shower thermostat with anti-scalding protection should therefore always be a part of designing a safe and accessible shower facility. The SCHELL MODUS MD-T exposed shower fitting is equipped with ThermoProtect technology, which keeps the water temperature constant, even during pressure fluctuations in the system. The flow of water stops automatically if the cold water supply fails. A temperature lock is also provided, which ensures that the temperature of the water can only be set to a maximum of 38 °C in normal use – as recommended by DIN EN 806-2. The temperature can be increased to a maximum of 43 °C by using the one-button unlock function. This provides users with reliable anti-scalding protection, and makes the fitting ideal for use by children, seniors and people with slower reaction times. Apart from scalding injuries due to excessively hot water, very hot fitting housings can also cause burn injuries: to protect against this, SCHELL’s MODUS shower thermostat also features IsoBody technology. As a result of its thermal insulation, the housing hardly heats up at all but remains virtually at ambient temperature, which drastically reduces the risk of burns. Users need not worry about touching the housing while showering, as the surface of the SCHELL MODUS shower thermostat never becomes dangerously hot.

Anti-scalding protection on wash basins: MODUS EH-T single-lever mixer and XERIS E-T electronic wash basin tap

To ensure the sanitary facilities provided in care homes, day nurseries and similar institutions offer all-round protection, wash basin taps should also have reliable anti-scalding mechanisms. Equipped with a thermostat cartridge, the SCHELL MODUS EH-T single-lever mixer provides effective anti-scalding protection: the ThermoProtect technology limits the water temperature to no more than 38 °C. The mixing range for the MODUS single-lever mixer with thermostat cartridge has also been designed so that water remains at a pleasant temperature of 32 °C when the lever is in the centre position. This is especially helpful for people whose limited mobility prevents them from making fine adjustments to the lever position. If the cold water line fails, the flow of water also stops automatically, which provides an extra level of anti-scalding protection. Featuring an ergonomic design, the open loop lever is also easier to use for people with fine motor difficulties, which makes it an ideal choice for accessible sanitary facilities.

SCHELL’s XERIS E-T electronic wash basin tap also provides reliable anti-scalding protection, thanks to its ThermoProtect technology. Contactless operation is provided by the infrared sensor. This makes the tap especially user-friendly and hygienic to use, as it significantly reduces the risk of disease transmission – an additional benefit in hospitals, care homes and day nurseries.

Anti-scalding protection as a retrofit: SCHELL’s angle valve thermostat

For fittings lacking built-in thermostatic control, SCHELL offers a handy solution for adding anti-scalding protection as a quick and simple retrofit: the angle valve thermostat. The thermostat minimises the risk of scalding by limiting the maximum draw-off temperature. This temperature can be set as required – to the 43 °C specified by DIN EN 806-2, for example. The SCHELL angle valve thermostat is available with either a rigid or a flexible connection. Designed with installers in mind, the fitting is easy to retrofit even if space is at a premium – such as on the smaller and lower-down wash basins found in day care facilities.