Even commercial establishments like malls and airports are responsible for ensuring the health safety of the crowd concerning hand hygiene by installing facilities that promote safe handwashing, such as hand dryers. But, what are the steps in the installation of commercial hand dryers?

Allow this discussion to guide you on the best practices in hand dryer installation, which will cover the following points:

• Overview of commercial hand dryers
• Where to install a hand dryer
• How to install hand dryers
• Installation tips and costs
• Get to know more about Interhasa

Overview of Commercial Hand Dryers

Commercial hand dryers are those devices mounted on walls of public restrooms – such as in malls – schools, and airports designed to expel warm air to dry hands.

The best hand dryers are equipped with these features and properties:

• Durability: Made of materials like stainless steel and strong plastics
• Energy efficiency: Since they are used in high-traffic areas, they must be energy efficient
• Speed: They must be able to dry hands in under 10 seconds
• Quiet: Should not produce a sound too noisy that it can be distracting
• Filtered: The most efficient commercial hand dryers use HEPA filters for cleaning the air

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Benefits of Commercial Hand Dryers

Your business is making a good decision when taking the route of having these hand dryers. Aside from promoting proper hand hygiene, they also save you on long-term costs, as well as reduce waste and the transmitting of germs. They are more sustainable than towels made of paper, which generate a considerable amount of harmful carbon and waste.

Where to Install Commercial Hand Dryers

Sure, these commercial hand dryers are installed in facilities such as public restrooms in malls, airports, and schools, but where exactly?

They must be installed close to where people rinse their hands in the bathroom, preferably directly next to them, and ideally should be positioned between that area and the exit. This is a practical reason as it minimizes the dripping of water on the floor, preventing possible accidents.

Moreover, this positioning also ensures people using it can move comfortably. Of course, the overall design of the bathroom should be considered, too. Remember not to place them near the entrance or in high-footfall areas.

Likewise, consider the following when installing these dryers in those areas:

• Closeness to the sink
• Traffic flow
• Hand dryer mounting height
• Sound considerations
• Accessibility compliance, such as ADA hand dryer height

You will learn more about those later on.

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How to Install Commercial Hand Dryers: The Steps

You can follow these steps to install your commercial hand dryer. However, take note that these hand dryer installation regulations are best carried out by professional technicians.

1. Ensure to switch off the power supply breaker first. Then, be sure to mark the location or the area on the wall.
2. Remove the cover, ensuring you leave the screws in place.
3. Afterward, connect the supply wire set to the terminal’s spot for blocking as indicated in the instructions, then followed by connecting the ground wiring to the plate at the base with the use of the appropriate screw.
4. Usually, the terminal is marked as “L,” so this is where the live wire must be connected.
5. As for the terminal marked “N,” the neutral wire must be connected here.
6. Finally, replace the cover and mount the hand dryer to the wall using the mounting holes.

There may be modifications to these instructions, so be sure you coordinate well with your technician.

Commercial Hand Dryer Installation Tips

Apart from the steps outlined above, it is also important that you understand these installation tips:

• Prioritize your washroom’s layout and design, while also considering the flow of traffic and the proximity of the dryer to the sink.
• Ensure electrical safety by first disconnecting the power supply and following wiring regulations before installation.
• Place the hand dryers at least a meter away from reflective surfaces. This is a practical solution to reduce distracting noise.
• Also, keep a horizontal distance at a minimum of 60 centimeters from water sources until you have a dryer with a higher IP rating.
• Do not overcrowd and follow noise protection procedures when installing it near baby changing areas.
• Preferably, a qualified electrician must perform the installation.
• The costs of your hand dryer depends on the brand where you are getting it. The hand dryer installation cost may be separate.

It is also important to mind the hand dryer height from the floor. The suggested hand dryer standard height ranges are usually relative to age range, and are taken from the dryer’s air nozzle to the floor:

• Males (adult): 1,170mm
• Females (adult): 1,120mm
• Children (4 to 7 years old): 810mm
• Children (7 to 10 years old): 910mm
• Children (10 to 13 years old): 1,020mm
• Children (13 to 17 years old): 1,120mm
• Disabled users: 940mm

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State-Of-The-Art Commercial Hand Dryers From Interhasa

The functionality of your commercial hand dryers can only do so much. To provide the best for your market’s hygiene, state-of-the-art dryers must be in place. Interhasa features an incredible range of illustrious hand dryers crafted using the strongest materials and attributed with the most in-demand properties to ensure people are always at their safest when strolling around your facility.

Aside from commercial hand dryers, Interhasa also manufactures sensor faucets, tissue dispensers, soap dispensers, wall-mounted hair dryers, and baby changing stations. Discover the one-stop solution for your commercial facilities today.