AKW SmartCare Lever Electric Shower

Care Features

• Easy-to-use lever handle with contrasting mid-grey, soft-touch insert, ideal for people with limited dexterity
• Audible temperature control beeps and reactive digital LED temperature display indicate settings selection for people with visual impairment
• Contrasting tactile letters, power symbol, and pointer on the lever, as well as raised dot markers situated by the lowest and hottest temperature settings assist people with visual impairment
• Matt, anti-glare finish central control panel aids people with visual impairment and dementia
• Rounded surfaces and edges reduce the risk of injury in the event of a trip or fall
• BEAB Care certified, RNIB tried and tested, and DSDC dementia-friendly product accredited
• Thermostatically stabilised temperature
• Maximum water temperature protection with thermal cut-out device to protect shower unit from overheating
• Eco setting limits flow rate to 6 litres per minute to support reduction of water and energy consumption; this is the default setting and can be overridden during installation
• Automatic shutdown (5, 10, 20 or 30 mins) prevents flooding and minimises water and energy wastage
• Phased shutdown ensures a safe, reliable start up and performance
• Patented safety features
• Optional wall-mounted remote on/off button allows users/carers to turn the shower on/off from up to 10m away; available separately

Shower Accessory Kit Options:

• Standard chrome kit: 2m anti-kink hose, 1m riser rail (can be trimmed), hose retainer, adjustable handset holder, additional wall-mounted handset holder, 3-mode shower head
• Care kit: 2m anti-kink hose, 1m 150kg load-bearing riser rail, shelf with non-handed integral hose retainers, lever-operated sliding handset holder, additional wall-mounted handset holder, 3-mode shower head
• Care shower kit is available in various colour choices, with dark blue and mid-grey rails available to provide sufficient colour contrast for people with dementia or visual impairment

Installer Features

• 8.5kW / 9.5kW options
• Quick and easy installation
• 6 electrical / 8 water entry points
• Dual power block for left or right-hand wiring
• Retro-fit footprint covers most manufacturers’ models
  – No re-tiling required
  – Existing cable and pipework compatible
• Supplied with stainless-steel fitting plate to support re-use of existing fixing holes
• Hardwired or wireless connectivity to AKW DigiPump and P12 shower waste pump
• 5-year warranty as standard if registered within 30 days of installation