Novatap
Hands free infrared sensor activated basin spout
The Novatap is a contemporary deck mounted chrome basin spout with an infrared sensor, control unit and valve integral in its body making it extremely simple to install.
Robust design and build quality makes the Novatap ideal for hotels, educational establishments, airports, commercial washrooms, hospitals and residential care homes where the less-abled and elderly may find using conventional taps difficult to operate. The Novatap is particularly beneficial where hygiene issues coupled with water and energy efficiency are paramount.
How it operates
The flow of water from the Novatap is turned on when the user presents their hands to the infrared sensor which is located on the lower section of the upright tap body. No contact is required. When the user's hands are moved away the flow of water stops after a 2 second delay. Both the water flow run-on time and the activation distance between the tap and the user's hands are fully adjustable.
The Novatap also includes an anti-vandal feature as the tap automatically
switches off after 60 seconds of continuous flow.
To prevent the potential build up of stagnant water, which can create
legionella bacteria growth, the tap incorporates a hygiene rinse option
which operates 12 hours after the last use of the tap.
The Novatap can be powered by either mains or batteries with both options included as standard. Where batteries are fitted the Novatap has a low battery warning indicator. When battery power fails the tap defaults to the off position. Also available is a mains power supply unit (PSU) powering up to 20 taps. (Only 1 fused spur required).
Additional customised settings are obtainable via a hand held remote control Infrared Configuration Unit (ICU) which is available as an optional extra. The remote controller enables rapid automatic configuration to the specific washroom dimensions and deactivation of the hygiene rinse function.
Technical Information
Aerator
Novatap is supplied with a high tech NeoperlŽ CascadeŽ aerator as standard.- Unique single piece outlet design inhibits lime scale build up.
- Integral anti-clogging dome screen filters sediment and particles.
- Patented design provides well aerated, soft to touch splash free stream.
- Pressure compensating flow limited to 5l/min.
- Mounting hole diameter - Min 32.5mm Max 36mm
- Single inlet - rated from 0° - 40°C
- Robust 2 rod fixing system
| Operating flow rate time | Factory set 2 seconds (adjustable manually and with remote controller) |
| Maximum working pressure | 0.5 to 6 bar |
| Electrical supply | 3 bar, subject to sparge & bowl design |
| Electrical supply | 4 x 1.5V AA (LR6) batteries or 5V DC mains adaptor |
Installation information [PDF document]
