Hughes Service Procedures

A comprehensive service procedure would include all of the following points:

1. Allocate a location reference, to enable easy future identification.
2. Check unit is clearly visible in case of emergency.
3. Ensure immediate area is free from sharp projections and is unobstructed and that the Shower and Eyebath/Facewash equipment is on the same level as the hazard.
4. Activate Shower and Eyebath/Facewash ‘for a period long enough to verify operation and ensure that the flushing liquid is available’ as per ANSI standard.
5. Repair wear and tear/accidental damage
6. Check operating linkages for damage and repair/replace where necessary.
7. Remove and clean/disinfect Eyebath/Facewash ‘Y’ strainer (where fitted).
8. Remove, check and replace Eyebath/Facewash aerators where necessary.
9. Clean/disinfect shower nozzles/roses.
10. Clean shower exterior and Eyebath/Facewash unit
11. Activate Eyebath/Facewash, set volume control screws and adjust flow regulator.
12. Tank showers should also be internally chlorinated to combat any problems associated with legionella.

Chlorinating is achieved as follows

 a) Isolate water supply.
b) Remove shower rose and place in a container of 50 p.p.m. (part per million) dissolved free chlorine.
c) Remove Eyebath/Facewash filter, clean it, and place it in the same container.
d) Remove the Tank Shower lid and clean the tank
e) Refill the tank with clean water and add chlorine release again to gain 50 p.p.m. of free chlorine.
f) Operate the Eyebath/Facewash to hold chlorinated water in the pipework. Leave for one hour then empty the system and flush with clean water prior to refilling,
g) Replace the shower rose and filter.

Electrical Testing:
a) Check water temperature to verify correct thermostat operation/setting.
b) If no heating investigate reason.
c) Replace light bulbs where necessary

After each visit, the customer should be provided with a detailed report indicating the condition of each shower, as well as parts fitted and faults found, and where applicable any recommendations for improvements which should be made. This report is classed as quality document and is required to build a history or service/maintenance as stipulated in the COSHH and PUWER regulations. Copies of all reports must be kept by the company for a minimum period of five years.