How is the product designed for robustness and vandal resistance?
Franke is a manufacturer of fittings in the public and commercial sectors. We produce self-closing fittings that are specifically targeted towards the requirements for hygiene and ruggedness as well as saving water and energy. Safety against vandalism is also a significant factor and we meet these requirements as the equipment supplier for prisons.
Are the products suitable for non potable water quality?
Basically our products are operated and tested according to EN816 with drinking water. Provided that the water is filtered, non potable water can be used as well.
Why are hydraulic or electronic fittings used instead of conventional products?
Self-closing fittings for facilities heavily frequented by anonymous users provide a much better service than conventional ones because of their automatic functionality. Hydraulically or electronically controlled fittings are available for washing facilities, showers and flushing systems and provide the means necessary for considerable water and energy conservation - either by pushbutton or completely touch-free.
Electronic fittings - for particularly effective conservation Opto-electronic fittings only dispense water when the user is in the sensor range. Shower electronics with Piezo-buttons also effectively reduce operating costs with split-second adjustment of the maximum flow duration and an integrated start/stop function. In addition, the use of electronic fittings enables a large number of special functions such as hygiene flushing, thermal disinfection, pre-flushing, the reduction of flow time independent of the frequency of use and more.
What must also be observed for fitting maintenance?
As the formulas of commercial cleaners are frequently changed, we can not guarantee that they treat the fittings gently. In general, observe the following for fitting maintenance:
Only use cleaning agents that are intended for this application area
Never use cleaners that contain hydrochloric acid, formic acid, acetic acid, phosphoric acid, chlorine bleach or acid cleaners (caution: stress corrosion) that might be used for cleaning ceramic wall and floor coverings
Mixing cleaning agents is generally not permitted
Do not use abrasive cleaning materials or equipment such as unsuitable abrasives, pads or microfibre cloths
Do not use high pressure cleaners
Apply a cleaner suitable for use with a cloth if fogging occurs
Cleaning method for chrome fitting surfaces
Follow the instructions from the manufacturer of the cleaning agent
Clean as required, i.e. depending on the degree of contamination (dirt and lime scale) and the area of use (e.g. food industry or service area)
Adjust the cleaning agent dosage and application time to the specific requirements
Do not leave the cleaning agent on for longer than necessary (maximum 30 minutes)
Rinse with clear water after cleaning and completely remove any remaining residues (as otherwise small black colourations become visible - long-term damage)
Never mechanically remove incrustations
Prevent the build up of lime scale by cleaning regularly
Never apply cleaning products directly to the fitting (if necessary, existing lime deposits can by removed by directly applying the cleaner on a cloth)
Never spray cleaning solution on the fittings but on the cleaning cloth as the spray can penetrate the openings and columns of the fittings and cause damage
Body care products such as liquid soaps, shampoos and shower gels can cause damage and must be removed after use
