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Accessible Toilets and Washlet Seats
Toto USA Inc. has designed two easy-to-install washlet seats that fit on its universally accessible toilets. The Chloe Seat, designed for elongated bowls, features a bidet-like dual action warm water cleansing system for men and women that works with a simple touch of a hidden wand. In addition, the Chloe provides a comfortable heated seat made of antibacterial plastic; and Toto’s trademark safe, quiet SoftClose technology. The Jasmine Seat has the added features of pulsating spray, continuous water heater and an air blower for fast drying.
TOTO USA, Inc.
(Accessible Toilets)
1155 Southern Road
Morrow, GA 30260
Phone: 800.350.8686 ext. 600
www.totousa.com
Stor-Trac and Michelle Cabinets
Construction Design Associates is now manufacturing a knock-down version of its popular Stor-Trac and Michelle cabinet system for easier shipping and assembly.
Following the successful introduction of the Stor-Trac pantry unit in 1995, Construction Design Associates now offers a complete line of universally designed cabinets that can be installed to provide either a 30-inch desk height or a 36-inch counter height work surface.
The compact storage system, ideal for residential, office and commercial applications, can be installed as a casework element or retrofitted into an existing pantry or closet and is available as 12-inch or 24-inch wide multi-drawer units. Items can be stored between 9 and 54 inches above the floor on adjustable, maintenance-free pull-out shelving or inside easy-to-open drawers featuring light-touch, heavy duty, full extension drawer guides. The cabinets are constructed of washable, melamine-coated particle board with a white plastic laminate exterior and brushed chrome drawer pulls. Custom finishes, drawer pulls and trim kits are also available.
Construction Design Associates
(Stor-Trac)
820 South Monaco Parkway, #292
Denver, CO 80224
Phone: 303.758.7872
Pressalit Multi System
The Pressalit Multi System is a wall-mounted track that allows a variety of washroom products—sinks, shower chairs, folding seats and support arms—to be adjusted both vertically and laterally, depending on need. Once the track is mounted, the fixtures can be quickly and easily secured at precise locations along the wall. The track is constructed of heavy-duty aluminum and steel and coated with a slip-resistant plastic. Available in white, red, and dark blue, the slip resistant plastic contrasts to the metal to indicate where users should hold, grip or sit.
The Pressalit Multi System includes a manually operated wash basin bracket ideal for occasional adjustment; a wash basin bracket with gas cylinder for frequent height adjustments; an ergonomically designed support arm with optional toilet back rest; several shower chair and folding seat styles; modular shelves; and a shower mixer bracket that provides multi-functional use of the water supply at the shower, toilet (bidet) and basin (hairwashing). Both the horizontal and vertical tracks are available in a variety of lengths to customize any washroom. In addition, Pressalit offers wall-mounted standard handrails as well as adjustable rails to fit the Pressalit track.
Barclay Products
(Pressalit Multi System)
4000 Porett Drive
Gurnee, IL 60031
Phone: 847.244.1234
WingIts Commercial Fasteners
WingIts recently introduced several general purpose fasteners ideal for mounting railings, closet and towel racks, mirrors, paper dispensers, baby changing tables, hand/hair dryers, soap dispensers, hooks and other surface-mounted commercial accessories. Using the same technology found in the company’s award-winning, patented grab bar WingIt system, which was successfully tested against 800 pounds of force, WingIts generic commercial fasteners are waterproof, fire resistant and install within minutes into all hollow wall substrates. The 1.9-inch diameter faceplate is made from LEXAN¨ , a nearly indestructible plastic, and its 0.040-inch thick profile makes it easy to hide behind any accessory.
WingIts
(Commercial WingIt Fasteners)
181 West Clay Ave.
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
Phone: 877.894.6448
www.wingits.com