AS 3494-1997

1 - AS 3494-1997 BIDETTES AND BIDETS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
6 - 1.3.1 Component
6 - 1.4 DESIGN
6 - 1.4.1 Bidette air gap
6 - 1.4.2 Fixing and support
6 - 1.4.3 Drainage
7 - 1.4.4 Support
7 - 1.4.5 Waste outlet
7 - 1.4.6 Tap and water supply outlet holes
7 - 1.4.7 Safety load test
7 - 1.5 MARKING
8 - SECTION 2 MATERIALS
8 - 2.1 GENERAL
8 - 2.2 VITREOUS CHINA
8 - 2.2.1 General
8 - 2.2.2 Glazed surfaces
8 - 2.3 STAINLESS STEEL
8 - 2.3.1 General
8 - 2.3.2 Thickness
8 - 2.3.3 Surface finish (internal and external)
8 - 2.3.4 Construction
9 - APPENDIX A - LOAD SAFETY TEST
9 - A1 SCOPE
9 - A2 PRINCIPLE
9 - A3 APPARATUS
9 - A4 PROCEDURE
9 - A5 TEST REPORT

Specifies requirements for bidets intended for use with douche spray below the rim of the bowl, and to bidettes that can be fitted with over-the-rim taps.

This Standard specifies the requirements for bidets intended for use with douche spray below the rim of the bowl, and to bidettes that can be fitted with over-the-rim taps. Bidets are not suitable for direct connection to the potable water supply. Bidettes with the prescribed minimum air gap measured after tapware has been fitted may be directly connected to the potable water supply.Tapware and the relevant componentry is not covered in this Standard.

First published as AS 3494-1997.