Koala Kare KB300 Baby Changing Stations Instruction Manual
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KB300 Baby Changing Stations
Instruction Manual
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KB300 Baby Changing Stations
KB300 & KB301 Baby Changing Stations Accessibility Compliance
KB300 and KB301 Baby Changing Stations have been designed to meet the applicable provisions of the 2010 ADA Standards (ADAS) and the 2009/2017 International Code Council (ICC) A117.1 Standards when properly installed and maintained. To comply with these accessibility requirements the unit must be installed in a compliant location and height in accordance with the installation instructions. Details related to the complaint design of the unit are as follows:
Operable Parts Operation
The operable parts of the units can be operated with one hand without the need
for pinching, twisting of the wrist or grasping. The design of the units allow
for them to operate with less than 5lbs of force. ADAS/ICC 2009/2017
309.4
Work Surface Height
The height of the work surface will be no greater than 34″ (863mm) when
installed per the instructions. ADAS/902.3, ICC 2009/2017 902.4
Forward Reach
When the units are closed the perimeter of the units below 48″ (1219mm) can be
used as a handle to open the units. The internal liner dispenser will be below
44″ (1117mm) from the floor. ADAS/ICC 2009/2017 308.2.1 Protruding
Objects
When the units are closed they do not protrude more than 4″ (101mm) from the
finished surface of the wall. ADAS/ICC 2009/2017 307.2 Knee and Toe
Clearance
The space below the units provides over 30″ (762mm) of width for wheelchair
access. The under side of the open unit is over 27″ (685mm) above the finished
floor surface. Additionally, the open units provide over 17″ (431mm) of depth
for toe clearance for wheelchair users. ADAS/ICC 2009/2017 306
Baby Changing Station Layout Discussion
Clear Floor or Ground Space
Per ADAS and ICC 2009/2017 in existing buildings a 30″ (762mm) wide by 48″
(1219mm), under ICC 2017 in new buildings a 30″ (762mm) wide by 52″ (1320mm),
deep, clear floor space for a forward approach to the open unit must be
provided. A parallel approach is not permitted. ADAS/ICC 2009/2017 305, 902.2
Door Swing
The unit may not be located where a door swing could encroach into the clear
floor space for the unit unless the toilet room or bathing room is for
individual use only.
ADAS 603.2.3/ICC 2009/2017 603.2.2
Accessible Water Closet Clearance
The unit may not overlap the required clearance around an accessible water
closet. ADAS/ICC 2009/2017 604.3.2
Conclusion
The KB300 and KB301 Baby Changing Stations comply with the 2010 ADAS and
2009/2017 ICC A117.1.
Accessible Water Closet Compartments
The unit may not overlap the minimum interior size of an accessible toilet
compartment. ADAS 604.8.1.1/ICC 2009/2017 604.9.2.1
Accessible Routes and Features
The unit may not protrude into the minimum accessible route width, clear width
at turns; door maneuvering clearance; or clear floor space at other accessible
fixtures including urinals, lavatories and dispensers. Additionally, the unit
shall not be located where it blocks toilet compartment doors. ADAS
404.2.3/ICC 2009/2017 404.2.2
KB300/KB301 Series Baby Changing Station Accessibility Guide| KB300|
KB301| Compliant
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Does the unit require less than 5lbs of force to operate, without tight
grasping, pinching of the fingers or twisting of the wrist?| Yes| Yes| Yes
Can the unit be mounted at a height that provides minimum 27″ (685mm) vertical
knee clearance, 30″ (762mm) wide minimum, horizontal knee clearance extending
8″ (203mm) back from the leading edge, with toe clearance, extending 17″
(431mm) minimum to 25″ (635) maximum under the open changing bed?| Yes| Yes|
Yes
Can the unit be mounted at a height that provides a working surface height of
the open changing bed at 34″ (863mm) maximum above the floor?| Yes|
Yes| Yes
Can the unit be mounted with the operating handle on the closed unit 48″
(1219mm) maximum, and interior liner dispenser outlets on the open unit 44″
(1117mm) maximum above the floor?| Yes| Yes| Yes
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