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5,000 children ages 14 and under are treated in emergency rooms for burns from scalds.Temperature Actuated Flow Reducers (TAFR)

Description

ScaldShield Anti-Scald Devices belong to a new product category known as Temperature Actuated Flow Reduction Valves or "TAFRs".

ScaldShield Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) devices protect everyone from scalding.

The ScaldShield TAFR devices use proven thermostatic element technology for most all showers, faucets and baths.

Applications for ScaldShield’s TAFR devices are almost endless: private and public housing, child care centers, hospitals, hotels and motels and nursing homes just to name a few.

SPECIFICATION DATA

AntiScald – Scaldshield Shower Valve Performance:
Hot water supply temperature . .185° F max.
Max. flow rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.0 GPM 
Shut-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .less than 0.25 GPM 
Nominal set temperature . . . . . .117° F ± 2° F
Max. operating pressure . . . . . .145 PSI
Min. operating pressure . . . . . . .less than 1.5 PSI

AntiScald Scaldshield Bath Valve Performance:
Hot water supply temperature . .185° F max.
Flow rate normal . . . . . . . . . . . .greater than 6.6 GPM
Shut-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .less than 0.25 GPM
Nominal set temperature . . . . . .117° F ± 2° F
Max. operating pressure . . . . . .145 PSI 
Min. operating pressure . . . . . . .less than 1.5 PSI

AntiScald Scaldshield Faucet Valve Performance:
Hot water supply temperature . .185° F max.
Max. flow rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.2 GPM
Shut-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .less than 0.25 GPM
Nominal set temperature . . . . . .117° F ± 2° F
Max. operating pressure . . . . . .145 PSI
Min. operating pressure . . . . . . .less than 1.5 PSI

CERTIFICATIONS

The ScaldShield TAFR devices are certified to UPC, IAPMO, CSA, NSF-61, CSA B125 and ASSE 1062.

  

FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Conforms to international safety standards: Specify and install with confidence!

Simple and effective scald prevention: Quick installation and fits most showers, taps and baths.

Strong construction with a sleek design: Made from solid brass with a chrome finish.

Perfect for remodeling applications: Ease of installation provides cost effective scald protection.
 
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