The Berkeley LIBRA II WALL MOUNT HAIR DRYER, model ZHI-DRY-204, is a wall-mounted hair dryer designed for professional or personal use, offering adjustable positioning and ease of installation.
Function Description:
The primary function of the LIBRA II is to provide a hands-free hair drying experience through its wall-mounted design. It features an adjustable arm and neck, allowing users to position the dryer head precisely for optimal drying angles. The design emphasizes stability and durability, with specific instructions for installation on different wall types to ensure secure mounting. The device is intended to offer a convenient and efficient hair drying solution, eliminating the need to hold the dryer during use.
Important Technical Specifications:
While specific power ratings (wattage, voltage) are not explicitly detailed in the provided excerpts, the manual focuses on the physical dimensions and installation requirements.
- Mounting: The dryer can be installed on concrete walls using included concrete expansion bolts. For drywall, users need to purchase 1/4" toggle or molly bolts, 2-1/2" to 3-1/2" in length, and ensure installation on a stud strong enough to support the dryer/arm assembly.
- Dimensions (Neck's Fitting Measurements - Diagram 6):
- Maximum height from the bottom of the arm's wall plate to the top of the arm: Approximately 2400 units (likely mm).
- Height from the bottom of the arm's wall plate to the arm pivot point: 1900 units.
- Arm length (horizontal from wall): 1630 MAX units.
- Arm extension range (horizontal from wall, likely from the pivot point to the dryer head): 1480-1880 units.
- Dryer head height range (from the bottom of the dryer head to the floor, assuming the 1900 unit height is from the floor): 756-1035 units.
- Arm angle adjustments: 35° and 45° are indicated for the dryer head's positioning relative to the arm.
- Wall plate width: 80 units.
- Components: The system includes a wall arm assembly, a hair dryer head, a steel ring, ball bearings, and a mounting bracket.
Usage Features:
The LIBRA II is designed for user-friendly operation and adjustment.
- Hair Dryer and Wall Arm Assembly:
- Place the steel ring above the ball bearings on the neck of the wall arm.
- Insert the hair dryer head into the neck.
- Lubricate and insert four small ball bearings into their respective sockets.
- Pull down the steel ring to cover the ball bearings and secure it with a small screw.
- Crucial Warning: It is explicitly stated: "DO NOT INSTALL ARM TO THE WALL FIRST AND ATTACH DRYER AS IT MIGHT CAUSE ARM ADJUSTMENT MALFUNCTION." This highlights the importance of following the assembly sequence for proper functionality.
- Adjusting the Neck (Diagram 5): The neck features a casing and a mechanism (indicated by 2:1 ratio) for adjustment, likely related to the dryer head's angle or position.
- Bounce Adjustment: If the hair dryer gets stuck, the neck's "bounce" can be adjusted. This involves twisting off a casing screw and then adjusting another screw with a screwdriver in the neck adjustment slots until the desired location is achieved. This feature allows users to fine-tune the movement and stability of the dryer head.
- Balance Adjustment: If the hair dryer is not horizontal, an adjustment is recommended. This involves twisting off the casing screw and then adjusting another screw with needle-nose pliers until the dryer is horizontal. This ensures the dryer head remains level during operation.
Maintenance Features:
The manual implicitly suggests maintenance through its adjustment features, which can be considered user-level maintenance.
- Lubrication: The assembly process includes a step to "lubricate the four small ball bearings," indicating that periodic lubrication might be beneficial for smooth operation and longevity.
- Adjustments: The "Bounce Adjustment" and "Balance Adjustment" sections describe how users can correct common issues like the dryer getting stuck or not being horizontal. These are user-serviceable adjustments that contribute to maintaining the device's optimal performance.
- Cleaning: While not explicitly mentioned, as with any hair dryer, regular cleaning of filters (if present) and exterior surfaces would be standard maintenance practice to ensure efficient airflow and hygiene.
The Berkeley LIBRA II aims to provide a robust and adjustable wall-mounted hair drying solution, with clear instructions for installation and user-level adjustments to ensure long-term satisfaction.
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