What Makes XLERATOR Hand Dryers ADA-Approved? Key Features and Design Considerations
Designing a truly inclusive restroom requires thoughtful planning and specification, especially when it comes to hand drying solutions. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) isn’t just a box to check; it’s a commitment to creating environments that are accessible, hygienic, and user-friendly for everyone which means needing an ADA hand dryer. With Excel Dryer’s XLERATOR® Hand Dryers, paired with the ADA Compliant Recess Kit, facilities can achieve high performance without compromising on accessibility. Below, you’ll find an in-depth look at how the XLERATOR supports restroom ADA requirements when paired with this crucial accessory while delivering on hygiene, sustainability, and design flexibility.
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Key Features That Make XLERATOR Hand Dryers ADA Compliant
Ensuring ADA compliance with hand dryers starts with one of the most important metrics: the 4-inch protrusion rule. To meet this requirement, touchless hand dryers must not extend more than 4 inches from the wall to ensure accessibility for all users, including individuals with visual impairments.
While the XLERATOR Hand Dryer is surface mounted, it exceeds the 4-inch limit on its own. However, when used with the ADA Compliant Recess Kit (#40502), it becomes fully ADA-approved, offering both compliance and high performance.
Additional key features of XLERATOR hand dryers include:
Touchless activation with automatic sensors to support hygiene and ease of use
Adjustable sound and heat settings for varied environments such as schools, healthcare facilities, and offices
Externally visible LED service indicators to streamline maintenance
With ADA compliance, hygiene, and user comfort all addressed, the XLERATOR with the ADA Compliant Recess Kit is an ideal ADA hand dryer for modern inclusive restrooms looking to follow restroom ADA requirements.
Read more about the technical specifications and features of the ADA Compliant Recess Kit (#40502)
Creating an ADA compliant bathroom requires thoughtful placement of fixtures and knowledge of restroom ADA requirements. According to guidelines, accessories like touchless hand dryers must be accessible to individuals using wheelchairs, those with limited reach, and individuals with visual impairments.
The XLERATOR’s ADA Compliant Recess Kit solves the ADA 4-inch protrusion requirement by recessing the dryer into the wall. This not only ensures compliance but also maintains a clean, flush aesthetic for an ADA hand dryer. The recess kit is fabricated from 22-gauge, type 304 stainless steel with a satin finish, ensuring durability and modern appeal.
Other considerations to include for ADA compliant hand dryers are:
Touchless hand dryers reduce the need for physical contact, enhancing both hygiene and accessibility
The adjustable mounting height options accommodate various users, from children to adults to those with disabilities
Noise reduction nozzle options reduce decibel levels by up to 9dB, an important factor in sensitive environments like schools and healthcare
Mounting Height and Installation Guidelines
To comply with ADA hand dryer guidelines, hand dryer mounting height ADA is critical. Excel Dryer recommends:
Men’s restrooms: 45″ from the floor to the bottom of the dryer
Women’s restrooms: 43″
Teenagers: 41”
Accessible: 37″
Children: 35″
When using the recess kit, the wall cut-out should be installed 10 inches below the final mounting height, allowing the dryer to sit perfectly within the wall cavity while keeping the activation zone within restroom ADA requirements reach range.
This easy-to-follow installation protocol makes having an ADA compliant bathroom straightforward and ensures your restroom meets all relevant hand dryer installation regulations.
Why Choose XLERATOR for ADA Compliant Restroom Solutions
When designing or upgrading a restroom with ADA compliant hand dryers, the XLERATOR with the ADA Compliant Recess Kit stands out for more than just its compliance. It’s part of a broader strategy that supports ADA hand dryer solutions for your restroom, combining performance, hygiene, and accessibility in one powerful package. Here’s why facilities across sectors, from stadiums and schools to restaurants and hospitals, are choosing this ADA hand dryer solution:
8-second dry time for high efficiency and user satisfaction
95% cost savings compared to paper towels
Helps facilities earn LEED® credits and WELL points for building certification
Made in USA Certified® and backed by a 7-year limited warranty
These benefits make the XLERATOR not only a hygienic touchless hand dryer solution, but also a sustainable and durable choice for an ADA compliant bathroom.
If your facility requires a surface mounted ADA compliant hand dryer without the need for a recess kit, Excel Dryer also offers the ThinAir® Hand Dryer. Designed with accessibility in mind, ThinAir is a compact, wall-mounted solution that meets ADA hand dryer 4-inch protrusion requirements right out of the box. It features adjustable heat, speed, and sound settings, an optional Electrostatic HEPA (eHEPA®) Filtration System, and is ideal for schools, offices, and healthcare environments that prioritize quiet operation and inclusive design.
Ensuring ADA Compliance and Hygiene with XLERATOR Hand Dryers
Ensuring ADA compliance with hand dryers doesn’t have to mean compromise. With the XLERATOR Hand Dryer and the ADA-Compliant Recess Kit, facilities can meet stringent restroom ADA requirements while delivering exceptional performance, hygiene, and cost savings. By prioritizing inclusivity and accessibility, Excel Dryer ensures that everyone can use your facilities safely and comfortably.
Keep your restroom safe and accessible for all users by reaching out about ordering ADA compliant hand dryers today.
Key Features That Make XLERATOR Hand Dryers ADA Compliant
Mounting Height and Installation Guidelines
