The Toilet Odour Removal System has been patented (Patent No. 1998 / 2749) and is registered with the South Africa Department of Trade and Industry in accordance with the Patents Act of 1978. 

The DC transformers have been assessed and found by Global Conformity Services (Pty) Ltd to satisfy the requirements of the SABS ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems and are permitted to carry the Certification Mark.

The Toilet Odour Removal System was tested by Test Africa and found to conform to the EC Declaration of Conformity - Council Directive 73 / 23 / EEC.  The product was also assessed by the IEC 60065:2001 and SANS 60065:2003 standards and specifications. 

The Toilet Friend Type TF129AU power supply was tested by International Testing and Certification Services (Pty) Ltd (Test Report No. 3935/2 - 30 April 2007) and found to comply with AS/NZS 60065:2003.

The Toilet Friend Odour Removal System consists of a transformer (10V or 7.8V DC), an infra-red LED sensor (optional), a non-return valve, a 12V DC Motor (brush or induction) & Extractor Fan as well as various lengths of PVC pipes and fittings and a length of two-core electrical cord.

The transformer is plugged into the nearest power source.  From here the electrical cord is run to the LED infra-red sensor which is positioned in an unobtrusive spot near the cistern.  The electrical cord is then threaded along the inside of the PVC exhaust pipe to the 10V DC Motor which is installed inside the cistern.  The Motor is positioned safely above the water line and out of the way of the ball valve.  If this is not possible, an alternative float mechanism can be installed.  The cistern lid is sealed with silicone and petroleum jelly to create a partial vacuum above the water line.  When the Toilet Odour Removal System is activated, the 10V DC Motor drives the Extractor Fan causing air to be drawn from the toilet bowl via the flush-water ducts and overflow snorkel into the cistern.  From here the air is expelled, either via the waste water pipe into the sewerage system or through the wall into the atmosphere, depending on the client's preference.  The brush motor-LED infra-red sensor combination is generally installed where the client wants the system to run on demand.  Where the system is to run permanently we recommend the induction motor be installed.

The Toilet Odour Removal System can be fitted to almost any existing toilet or urinal in under an hour and will last up 80 000 hours - depending on operating circumstances!  It completely does away with the need for CFC-propelled air fresheners and odour-masking sprays, making it an environmentally-friendly solution to an age old problem.

The Company has recently made two exciting improvements to the Odour Removal System:

• We have withdrawn the old brush motors from production as the the quality of the imported motors no longer measure up to the exacting quality standards set by our quality control protocol.  Toilet Friend now only uses INDUCTION motors by German manufacturers, Ebmpapst.  These motors are used extensively in the motor vehicle industry and have proved their reliability over decades.

• We have connected the top of the overflow snorkel and the extractor fan in such a way that excess water can still drain into the bowl, but moist air is prevented from reaching the motor.  This should prolong the life of the motor considerably.

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