Installation Guide

SPEAKMAN COMPANY
SE-900 Installation, Maintenance & Operation Instructions
DESCRIPTION
Self-closing valve for emergency showers.
SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE: 1” NPT Female Brass, Chrome-Plated. Self-Closing
INLET: 1” NPT Female.
OUTLET: 1-1/2” NPTM.
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 4 lb.
SE-900-CR
SE-900 With 8” S/S Ring on 32” #3 S/S Chain.
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 3 lb.
INSTALLATION
Assemble valve to a horizontal or vertical water supply that has an uninterrupted source of potable water. Use pipe sealant on
all joints. Failure to use potable water can result in emergency units producing impure or contaminated water causing possible
further injury.
OPERATION
This valve in most cases, is activated by pulling downward on an 8” dia. stainless steel ring (SE-900-CR) or nylon rope. Once
the valve is activated, continuous pressure on the ring or rope is required for a constant flow of water. Valve will
automatically shut off when ring or rope is released.
TESTING PROGRAM
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) states that all safety emergency equipment shall be activated on a weekly
basis to flush the line and verify proper operation. Speakman Company furnishes a testing record tag (91-0635) with each unit.
On this tag the date of inspection and the inspectors initials should be noted.