ProStat Opti-Klens OK-IE Eyewash with Eliminator Valve – 7158

ProStat Opti-Klens OK-IE 7158 Eyewash with Eliminator Valve

The ProStat Opti-Klens OK-IE 7158 is a faucet-mounted emergency eyewash designed to provide immediate eye flushing at a compatible existing sink. The compact unit mounts behind the faucet spout, helping keep the eyewash out of the way during normal sink use while maintaining access to a continuous water supply when emergency flushing is required.

The OK-IE is the eye-only model in ProStat's Opti-Klens Eliminator Valve series. Its chrome-plated solid brass construction, dual spray outlets and faucet-mounted design make it a practical solution for facilities that want permanent emergency eye-flushing capability without installing a separate freestanding or wall-mounted eyewash fixture.

Key Features & Benefits

• Eye-only emergency flushing: Designed specifically for emergency flushing of the eyes.
• Eliminator Valve included: Allows the hot and cold faucet settings to remain preset while normal sink flow is controlled separately.
• Faucet-mounted design: Installs on a compatible existing faucet without requiring a separate eyewash plumbing connection.
• Continuous water supply: Uses the sink's existing water supply rather than a limited portable reservoir.
• More than 0.4 GPM flow: ProStat specifies a flow rate greater than 0.4 gallons per minute.
• Low-pressure operation: Designed to operate with water pressure as low as 15 PSI.
• Controlled flushing stream: Designed to restrict excessive water pressure during flushing.
• Chrome-plated solid brass: Durable construction for permanent installation.
• Hands-free operation: Allows the user to use both hands to help hold the eyelids open during flushing.
• Two faucet adapters included: Supplied with two commonly used adapters for compatible faucet installations.

ProStat Opti-Klens OK-IE 7158 Specifications

How the Opti-Klens Eliminator Valve Works

The Eliminator Valve allows the sink's hot and cold faucet controls to remain preset while normal faucet flow is controlled separately through the valve. This helps reduce the need to repeatedly change the hot and cold settings during everyday sink use.

When the sink is used normally, the preset faucet positions can remain unchanged. The Opti-Klens eyewash remains installed and available as part of the faucet assembly for emergency flushing.

Why Select Safety Sales Offers the Eliminator Valve Models

Select Safety Sales offers the three ProStat Opti-Klens configurations equipped with the Eliminator Valve: the OK-IE 7158, OK-IIE 7159 and OK-IIE Lab 7160.

This provides a consistent lineup for facilities that want faucet-mounted eyewash equipment while also maintaining separate control of normal sink flow without continually readjusting the hot and cold faucet settings.

Faucet-Mounted Design with Continuous Water Supply

Unlike a self-contained portable eyewash with a limited reservoir, the OK-IE uses the building's existing water supply. When properly installed on a compatible faucet, this provides a continuous source of flushing water without requiring a separate eyewash tank.

The unit mounts behind the faucet spout to help keep the eyewash out of the way during normal sink use. The hands-free flushing configuration also allows the user to use both hands to help hold the eyelids open during flushing.

OK-IE Eye-Only Spray Configuration

The OK-IE 7158 is designed specifically for emergency eye flushing. Its dual spray outlets provide flushing to both eyes while keeping the unit compact enough for installation behind a compatible faucet spout.

Facilities requiring broader flushing of both the eyes and face should consider the ProStat OK-IIE 7159 or, for compatible laboratory gooseneck faucets, the OK-IIE Lab 7160.

Which Opti-Klens Eliminator Valve Model Do I Need?

ProStat offers three Opti-Klens configurations with the Eliminator Valve. The primary differences are whether the unit is designed for eye-only or eye/face flushing and whether it is intended for a standard or laboratory-style faucet.

Where Is the ProStat OK-IE 7158 Best Used?

• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Maintenance and service areas
• Educational facilities
• Laboratories with compatible standard faucet configurations
• Healthcare and institutional facilities
• Workplaces where an appropriately located existing sink can support emergency eye flushing

Is the OK-IE 7158 Right for Your Facility?

Choose the OK-IE 7158 when the application calls for an eye-only faucet-mounted eyewash and the existing faucet is compatible with the unit. It is the most compact of the three Opti-Klens Eliminator Valve configurations offered by Select Safety Sales.

If the hazard requires flushing of both the eyes and face, consider the ProStat OK-IIE 7159. For compatible laboratory gooseneck faucets, the OK-IIE Lab 7160 is specifically designed for that installation style.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the OK-IE and OK-IIE?

The OK-IE 7158 is designed for emergency eye flushing. The OK-IIE 7159 provides a broader spray configuration for flushing both the eyes and face.

What does the Eliminator Valve do?

The Eliminator Valve allows the faucet's hot and cold settings to remain preset while normal sink water flow is controlled separately.

Does the OK-IE require separate plumbing?

No separate eyewash plumbing connection is required. The OK-IE mounts to a compatible existing faucet and uses the sink's existing water supply.

How much water does the OK-IE provide?

ProStat specifies a flow rate of more than 0.4 gallons per minute.

What is the minimum operating water pressure?

ProStat states that the eye-only Opti-Klens design can operate with water pressure as low as 15 PSI.

Can the sink still be used normally with the OK-IE installed?

Yes. The Opti-Klens is designed to remain installed while allowing the sink to continue to be used for routine purposes.

Does the OK-IE include faucet adapters?

Yes. ProStat states that two commonly used faucet adapters are supplied with the unit.