All About Wash Fountains and Trough Sinks with Morris Lee
CHAPTER SUMMARY
Chapter 1: Introduction to Wash Fountains and Multi-User LavatoriesÂ
Key Takeaways:
- Wash fountains are evolving beyond their traditional grade school image, becoming a leading design trend in educational and commercial settings.
- The webinar focuses on wash fountains and multi-user lavatories, covering their application, materials, and installation.
- Acorn Engineering and Neometro are the brands featured, utilizing stainless steel or Cortera solid surface, and terrazzo materials.
Chapter 2: Acorn Wash Fountains
Key Takeaways:
- Acorn wash fountains target various applications, including education facilities, shopping malls, and industrial buildings.
- Traditional multi-lab installations typically use vitreous china, while Acorn offers stainless steel and terrazzo options.
- Acorn wash fountains are available in various configurations (three or four stations, hand or foot operated) and materials, with barrier-free accessibility options.
Chapter 3: Acorn Installation and Features
Key Takeaways:
- Most Acorn wash fountains have wall-mounted supplies and drains, but floor installations are possible with modifications by the contractor.
- Barrier-free accessibility is achieved through adjustable lab height and open foot bases for wheelchair access.
- Various operation models (push button, sensor, foot operated) are available, with all but the foot-operated models compliant with barrier-free codes.
Chapter 4: Neometro Multi-Station LavatoriesÂ
Key Takeaways:
- Neometro products are high-end, targeting class A offices and high-end retail spaces.
- Neometro offers multi-station lavatories in stainless steel, glass, and solid surface materials with customizable configurations.
- Neometro lavatories feature one drain and a common apron concealing plumbing, with options for deck or wall-mounted faucets.
Chapter 5: The Vera Slab Series
Key Takeaways:
- The Vera Slab series is a highly customizable, recently launched line with multiple bowl types and optional side splashes.
- Offers extended ends for added countertop space, adaptable to various faucet choices and mounting styles.
- Lead times are reduced thanks to adjustable mold systems, enabling quicker turnaround for custom configurations.
Chapter 6: ATS Spec Tool Overview
Key Takeaways:
- The ATS Spec Tool is a free online tool designed for engineers, architects, and interior designers.
- It enables product configuration, generating specific model numbers, drawings, specifications, and Revit files.
- The tool includes Masters and templates for quick project setup, facilitating efficient spec creation and collaboration.
