Kitchen & Bath

Chicago Faucets 420 Series single-lever lavatory faucets are designed for the public restroom and for durability. The 420 Series combines the strength of solid brass construction with the dependability of a time-tested ceramic mixing valve.

These ADA-compliant faucets mount to 4˝ fixed centers and have a 4-5/8˝ center-to-center chrome plated, cast brass spouts. The mixing valve features a built-in hot water limit stop to reduce costly hot water usage and help prevent scalding. 420 Series models are available with vandal-resistant non-aerating 0.35 GPM (1.3 L/min) outlets, a 0.5 (1.5 L/min) GPM spray, or a 1.5 GPM (5.7 L/min) non-aerating outlet.

“We had the commercial market in mind for the 420 Series. Easy installation and maintenance saves time, money and water, plus they are available in a convenient “master pack” of 6. The 420 Series has rapidly earned a solid reputation for reliability among plumbing professionals, building owners and end users,” say John Fitzgerald, Vice President of Marketing for Chicago Faucets.

To download literature visit http://chicagofaucets.com/pdf/CF1064.pdf or call 800-566-2100 or fill out the online request form to receive a printed copy.

The Chicago Faucet Company is part of the Geberit Group, a European market leader and global provider of sanitary technology. Since 1901, The Chicago Faucet Company, located in Des Plaines, Illinois, has offered commercial faucets and fittings built to stand the test of time. A combination of the best engineering, finest materials and quality workmanship has made Chicago Faucets the specified choice in healthcare facilities throughout North America.

Tim Dallas to fill the role of Regional Sales Manager; Joe Bisignano as Business Development Manager

Franke, the largest stainless steel kitchen sink manufacturer in the world and a leading name in kitchen faucets, announced the expansion of Kitchen Systems North America by welcoming two new managers to the team. Tim Dallas has been named Luxury Regional Sales Manager for the Mid-West region, and Joe Bisignano has been named Business Development Manager – Wholesale. These kitchen and bath industry veterans will assist in the growth of both the Luxury and Retail segments of Franke.

“We’re excited to welcome these talented salesmen to the Franke team,” said Gary Langbo, President of Franke Kitchen Systems. “They embrace Franke’s dedication to producing the highest quality sinks and faucets for people who love to cook and entertain. I’m confident that under their management our brand will continue to grow throughout North America.”

Tim Dallas

Tim Dallas returns to Franke as Luxury Regional Sales Manager for the Mid-West region, bringing with him 17 years of experience in the retail and wholesale channels of the home improvement industry. Known for his energetic approach to training, Dallas has built and managed teams to drive sales for a number of companies including Blu Bathworks, GEBERIT and Black & Decker. He also spent three years as one of Franke’s Regional Sales Managers from 2004-2007. Dallas has traveled extensively across North America to work with builders, architects, designers, plumbing distributors and the plumbing trades. He is actively involved in the Chicago chapters of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and the American Society of Interior Designers and is a graduate of St. Louis University. He lives in Oswego, Illinois with his wife and four children.

Joe Bisignano

With over 16 years of sales experience in the cabinets, countertops and plumbing wholesale industries, Joe Bisignano joins Franke as the new Business Development Manager – Wholesale. Bisignano previously served as sales manager for Global Industrial, Elkay, Ellsworth Kiel and Black & Decker, and he has represented a wide range of high-end plumbing lines such as Kindred, Hansgrohe, Rohl, Rocky Mountain Hardware and Wood Pro. Bisignano’s experience as a senior sales executive has resulted in strong relationships within the architect, designer, builder and plumbing engineer communities; and he has participated in Elkay’s School for Success, Rohl’s Sales Rep Training and Black & Decker’s Product Sales & Development program. He’s a graduate of Kean University and currently lives in Jamesburg, New Jersey with his wife and two daughters.

About Franke

Franke is the largest stainless steel kitchen sink manufacturer in the world and a leading name in kitchen faucets; hot- and cold-water filtration; topmount, undermount and apron front sinks; and waste disposers. The Franke Group is a world-leading provider of solutions and equipment for domestic kitchens, washrooms, professional food service, coffee preparation and beverage delivery. The group has 72 subsidiaries with more than 9,000 employees in 37 countries and generates consolidated sales of CHF 2.1 billion. For more information, visit www.franke.us/ks or call 800- 626-5771.

Two panels on either side of the macerator allow every major component inside to be readily serviced without disconnecting the unit from the toilet or the rest of the plumbing system.

The SANIACCESS2 above-floor macerating plumbing system from SFA Saniflo U.S.A. handles sink and toilet fixtures in powder room applications and comes equipped with two access panels that allow for easy internal service. Periodic maintenance can be accomplished quickly and easily without having to disconnect the unit from the fixtures it is serving.

“This critical, dual-access feature is what makes the new-generation SANIACCESS2 macerator a truly unique and superior solution for contractors,” says Regis Saragosti, CEO of SFA Saniflo. The company invented above-floor macerating plumbing technology in Europe in the late 1950s, bringing it to the U.S.A. in the 1990s.

“Our half-century of experience in this field has enabled us to create a system that requires less time on the job site, whether installing a new system or servicing an existing one. That means a lower overall cost for the homeowner and higher productivity for the contractor.”

Full access: Two service panels provide direct access to different segments of the macerating unit, allowing easy inspection and servicing of all major components:

• Through one opening, an installer or service contactor can access the electrical components as well as the pumpʼs level sensor mechanism.
• The second panel provides ready access to the basket area around the macerating blades for easy removal of any large objects that may have been accidentally flushed.

“Every single component can be serviced or replaced without disconnecting the entire system,” says Saragosti. “That’s a huge time- and money-saver for service techs, enabling them to finish their work and get on to the next job that much faster.”

Other Features:

• Accommodates a half bath: Using the 1½-inch inlets located on either side of the macerator, which double as possible vent connections, the SANIACCESS2 can handle wastewater from toilets and sinks. “This feature permits the installation of a powder room in any space where no below-floor drainage currently exists,” explains Saragosti.
• Powerful cutting action: Water and waste entering the macerator are quickly reduced to slurry by stainless-steel blades that rotate at 3600 rpm (revolutions per minute). The centrifugal force drives the reduced solids through a grill to an impeller mounted beneath the pump motor, which then ejects the effluent through discharge piping connected to the top of the macerator. “The patented blades in our macerators have been proven performers over fifty years in a wide variety of applications,” says Saragosti. “Homeowners can therefore be confident that they will never need to replace them.”
• Connects easily: The SANIACCESS2 discharges effluent through a ¾-inch-diameter pipe, usually made of PVC, which connects to the main plumbing system in a home. The macerator has a vertical pumping distance of up to 15 feet when installed below the sewer line; and nearly 150 feet horizontally – or a lesser combination of these two distances. An integral check valve on the discharge pipe conveniently rotates 360-degrees without any special tools to accommodate different installations.
• Operates quietly: Sound-absorbing “silent blocks,” made of rubber and strategically placed around the motor and at the base of the SANIACCESS2, reduce the amount of vibration transmitted through its walls to outside surfaces. Anti-vibration studs at the bottom of the macerator lift the unit slightly above the floor, further reducing the transmission of vibrations. The end result is the quietest macerator on the market, with a noise level nearly 10 decibels less than that of the older above-floor plumbing systems – or comparable to that of a conventional toilet re-filling.

The SANIACCESS2 ships fully preassembled and ready for installation directly behind the rear-outlet toilet that is available with the macerator. If the home or building owner prefers to conceal the unit behind a finished wall, an 18-inch extension pipe for making the macerator-toilet connection is available. “Just as the components of the SANIACCESS2 are best-in-class, so is the overall look of the unit itself,” says Saragosti. “Its stylish design will be right at home in any contemporary bathroom.”

As with other Saniflo above-floor macerating products, the SANIACCESS2 permits the creation of a new powder room in virtually any space that lacks below-floor drainage and where conventional plumbing would be impractical. Walls and floors remain intact, and installation is accomplished quickly and economically with minimal disturbance to room layout. The system can be fully operational in as little time as a half-day.

“The SANIACCESS2 provides both the contractor and his customer with a profitable, installer-friendly alternative when conventional plumbing is neither convenient nor cost-effective,” states Saragosti.

SANIACCESS ABOVE-FLOOR TOILET SYSTEM – KEY SPECIFICATIONS:

• Dimensions (inches): 10 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 6 3/4
• Motor Type: Induction
• Voltage: 115
• Horsepower: 0.5 HP
• Discharge: vertically – 15 feet; horizontally – 150 feet
• Pipe size discharge: 3/4-inch
• Maximum fluid temperature: 104°F / 40°C
• Available in round or ADA-compliant elongated bowl styles

CHICAGO FAUCETS E-TRONIC^® 40 FAUCETS WITH DUAL BEAM INFRARED SENSORS AND ENHANCED FIELD-ADJUSTABLE PROGRAMMING MAXIMIZE WATER SAVINGS

The Chicago Faucets E-Tronic^® 40 hands-free sensor faucet responds and adjusts quickly to different types of users, minimizing false activations and maximizing water savings. A dual-beam infrared sensor, with multiple, programmable operating modes, compensates for any variances in restroom structure or design. Above-deck components and remote diagnostic technology allow for easy programming and maintenance in public or commercial restrooms.

“The E-Tronic 40’s vandal-resistant features, hermetically sealed above-deck components and long life lithium batteries help provide years of trouble-free service, in essence, redefining electronic faucets. Our extensive testing, over 4 million faultless operations, helps ensure continued reliability for any restroom,” says John Fitzgerald, Vice President of Marketing for Chicago Faucets.

The E-Tronic 40 comes in a variety of touch-free models. The Chicago Faucets Commander™ hand-held programming unit allows maintenance personnel to adjust, monitor, and program the E-Tronic 40.

You may download E-Tronic 40 literature at: http://chicagofaucets.com/pdf/CF1064.pdf. If you prefer to receive a printed copy, fill out the online request form or call 800-566-2100.

The Chicago Faucet Company is part of the Geberit Group, a European market leader and global provider of sanitary technology. Since 1901, The Chicago Faucet Company, located in Des Plaines, Illinois, has offered commercial faucets and fittings built to stand the test of time. A combination of the best engineering, finest materials and quality workmanship has made Chicago Faucets the specified choice in healthcare facilities throughout North America.

As European market leader, the Geberit Group is a global provider in the area of plumbing technology with sales of CHF 2.6 billion and about 12,000 employees in over 40 countries worldwide.

For additional information, contact The Chicago Faucet Company at 2100 South Clearwater Drive, Des Plaines, IL 60018, or call 800-566-2100. You can also visit Chicago Faucets at chicagofaucets.com.