ISH: Innovative Sanitary Concepts for Nurseries
New WC seat in tortoise effect for all “Kind” WC versions / Tried and tested solutions from Keramag / “Lion’s paw WC” for independent use / “4Bambini” for educational water play and hygiene / Comprehensive Keramag Service for sanitary professionals, architects, engineers and operators /
Frankfurt/Ratingen. The user-friendly modernisation in sanitary rooms in the 48,000 German nurseries, day care facilities and crèches is continuing to gain in significance for sanitary professionals, architects, planners and operators. The Kinderförderungsgesetz [German Law to Support Children] is ensuring a considerable demand for new buildings, stating that at least 35% of all children under three should be able to secure a childcare place by 2013.
With products and systems developed especially for small users, Keramag has considerably improved functionality, ergonomics and ease of maintenance. At the ISH 2011 in Frankfurt, the brand manu-facturer set new standards once again with another child-friendly innovation. This is the new “Kind” WC seat, which is particularly appealing to small users with its tortoise-like shape, thus encouraging independent toilet use. The arched cover makes it easier to open and prevent little hands from getting trapped. An integrated handle and support function provides additional security when steadying and supporting. The construction of the inner edge of the seat ring prevents little boys from inadvertently misdirecting the flow of urine. The easy-to-maintain form and design reduce the effort needed for cleaning, make disinfecting easier and prevent potential injury risks caused by sharp edges.
The new “Kind” WC seat is available in three versions (WC seat with cover and stainless steel guide rail, WC seat with cover and automatic lowering and WC seat ring without cover with stainless steel hinge). They are suitable for both wall-mounted low-flush toilets and floor-standing “lion’s paw feet” low-flush toilets, as well as the floor-standing ledge toilet from the “Kind” series. As a result, the product is not just suitable for nurseries; it can also be used in the first classes of primary school. In order to match existing or new sanitary rooms, the children's toilet seats are available in a choice of white, red, yellow and green.
In addition, the newly designed “Espital” sink, which was also designed for nurseries and crèches, in which the remains of potties can be quickly and cleanly disposed of, was also introduced. The new model with appealing design is wall-mounted and particularly easy to clean, thanks to the standard fitting with the stain-resistant “KeraTect” ceramic glaze.
In addition, Keramag also exhibited the current range for this field of use in Frankfurt, which comprises the special wash basin and WCs for small children. This includes the original “lion’s paw feet WC”, which offers small users the option of supporting themselves with the feet. “Tailor-made” rows of washing facilities made from the easy-to-maintain and robust mineral material “Varicor”, which are available in almost 40 different colours and ensure a reduction in germs of 99.9% in all standard white tones, thus having an antibacterial effect as per the JIS-Z directive, supplement the range.
The “4Bambini” play and wash facility is considered to be pioneering in terms of pedagogy. This allows children of different sizes to use it at the same time, and sets standards in educational water play. A one-handle mixer and two sensory fittings in child-friendly design are also available to match. These can be operated with batteries or through the main power supply.
All products fulfil the relevant VDI Guideline 6000. The ceramic pieces are also available with the stain-resistant “KeraTect” glaze. The decades of experience of the manufacturer in the fields of nurseries and schools create the prerequisites to provide function, comfort, hygiene, design, longevity, ease-of-maintenance and water conservation at an economic price. The local sanitary specialists will provide the planning, design and service for these products.
