Emergency Eye Wash Luminescent Evacuation Sign COFAN

Emergency evacuation signal for emergency eyewash (text and pictogram) COFAN. It is a high-quality emergency sign that is easy to install. The sign is used to indicate buildings, auditoriums, companies, and factories to mark the spaces designated for emergency first aid kits.

An emergency eyewash is a safety device used to wash the eyes and face in case of exposure to chemical substances or particles that may cause irritation or injury to the eyes.

The sign is made with a photoluminescent pigment layer, (after absorbing light, the product emits it in the dark, so it does not require any electrical source and the product can be charged an indefinite number of times).

The emergency evacuation safety signs are used to indicate and guide people towards emergency exits in the event of an incident or situation that requires evacuation. These signs are essential to ensure safety and facilitate the quick and orderly evacuation of a building, auditorium, company, or factory.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

According to UNE 23035/4:

• Manufacturer's name or brand
• Manufacturing date
• Denomination (class A or class B as applicable)

According to RIPCI 513:

• Manufacturer's name or brand

MINIMUM LUMINESCENCE VALUES AFTER SALINE CHAMBER

All NMZ signage undergoes various internal and external light response tests that guarantee compliance with the light intensity values outlined in the UNE 23035 standard.

CLASS A:

CLASS B:

CHARACTERISTICS

PVC SUPPORT MATERIALS

According to UNE 53127:

• 1mm white PVC for class A and 0.7mm transparent PVC for class B
• 0.6mm thick white lacquered aluminum.
• Stability with Tª < 55º.
• Negligible water absorption (0.04 ± 0.01)%.
• Self-extinguishing.
• No appreciable lead and phosphorus content (less than 0.01%)
• Non-toxic.

PICTOGRAMS

According to standards:

• UNE EN ISO 7010
• UNE 23033/1

TEXTS

• According to UNE 23033/1

PHOTOLUMINESCENT PRODUCT

• Compound based on pigments.
• Unlimited photoluminescent charge and discharge cycles

COLOR

Shades according to standard:

• UNE EN ISO 7010
• UNE 23033/1
• High adhesion and resistance ink.
• Allows great flexibility in the final product.
• Non-flammable. Non-toxic

FINAL THICKNESS

Class A

• PVC 1.2 mm (±10%).
• ALUMINUM 0.8 mm (±10%).

Class B

• PVC 0.8 mm (±10%).
• ALUMINUM 0.7 mm (±10%).

REFERENCE

• Printed on the sign

DIMENSIONS

• According to UNE 23033/1

COLOR PERCENTAGES

• According to UNE 23033-1

MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE

• Printed on the sign.

To calculate the necessary dimensions of a sign, the following formula will be applied, up to a maximum distance of 50 m:

S≥ L2 /2000

“S” represents the surface area of the sign in square meters, and “L” the distance in meters from which the sign can be perceived.

MEASURES

148X105 mm

210X148 mm

297X210 mm

420X297 mm

REGULATIONS

- UNE 23034/1998 (Evacuation) - Fire safety. Safety signage. Evacuation routes.

- UNE 23035-1/2003 - Fire safety. Photoluminescent signage-

- UNE 23035-4/2003 - NMZ signs periodically exceed radioactivity tests that guarantee the non-emission of the signaling element in compliance with UNE. 23035-4 standard.

- UNE 53127/2002 - Cellular plastics. Determination of combustion characteristics of specimens in a horizontal position subjected to a small flame.

- UNE EN ISO 7010: 2012 - Graphical symbols. Colors and safety signals. Registered safety signs (ISO 7010:2011) (Ratified by AENOR in September 2012.)

- RD 314/2006 (CTE - Technical Building Code)

- RIPCI 2017 (Extinction) - Regulation of Fire Protection Installations.

- NMZ signs are manufactured with a certified quality management system UNE-EN ISO 9001

STORAGE, CLEANING, AND CONSERVATION

The working temperature should not exceed 45º C. Higher temperatures may deform the support material.

The optimal storage temperature will be between 15º C and 25º C; and with a humidity of 10/50%.

Cleaning methods; avoid using abrasive products. It is recommended to clean them with water and neutral detergents.

The technical building code – Basic document on fire safety requires that photoluminescent signage must comply with UNE 23035 standard.

In order to maintain the functionality for which the signaling systems have been designed, SEKURECO recommends keeping the signs free of dust, dirt, or any residue or object that may hinder visibility and identification of the same.

For cleaning, it is advisable to use soapy solutions preferably, avoiding the use of solvents or abrasive products that may deteriorate the surface of the sign.

Photoluminescent signs should be positioned in such a way that they receive energy from a natural or artificial light source to ensure their proper functioning.

According to RD 513/2017 (TABLE III), luminescent signaling systems must undergo an annual inspection/review carried out by specialized personnel from the manufacturer, a maintenance company, or by the user or owner of the installation.

Once the useful life period of the signs that make up the signaling system has elapsed, the inspection of these elements will be carried out following the guidelines outlined in RD 513/2017 and UNE 23035-2

SIGN INSTALLATION

Check our blog to learn how to install a sign or poster: https://www.sekureco.eu/blog/76_consejos-de-instalacion-de-senales-de-seguridad.html

The RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION HEIGHT ranges between 2 and 2.50 meters, always maintaining a separation distance of 0.30 meters from the ceiling.

Photoluminescent signs should be positioned to receive energy from a natural or artificial light source to ensure their proper functioning.

The FIXING of the signaling element must be done on a firm surface free of dirt.

The sign can be secured using MECHANICAL ELEMENTS (screws, rivets, etc...) or ADHESIVES (mounting adhesive, glues, silicones…) carefully, avoiding soiling the visible surface or deforming it.

The EVACUATION signage should be installed in such a way that from any point likely to be occupied in the premises, an evacuation can be initiated, so it is recommended to install directional signs at all routes, intersections, stairs, etc. that serve as pathways.

The signage on DOORS will be placed above the lintel with the appropriate label (“EXIT”, “EMERGENCY EXIT”, “NO EXIT”, …).

The signage for FIRE protection, rescue, and/or assistance will be carried out on the same elements to be signaled whenever possible.

APPLICATIONS

• Commercial and office buildings
• Hospitals and medical care centers
• Schools and universities
• Airports and transportation stations
• Hotels
• Shopping centers
• Industrial facilities and factories
• Theaters, cinemas, and entertainment venues
• Restaurants and food establishments.