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Phone: +1 (463) 223-8920
Email: info@tornadobodydryers.com
Support hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm CT
Product overview
Wall-mounted, corner-fixed warm-air body drying system for installation within a shower enclosure or wet room. Full-height air column with precision-formed air apertures along a tapered tube, fed by a quarter-moon pod housing the motor and heating element. Recirculated air is delivered at a nominal 100°F (38°C) at approximately 3 minutes per drying cycle. User control is by a pneumatic remote wall switch with no electrical component at the point of touch, permitting free placement of the control including at seated reach height.
Technical data
| Assembled height | 80.7 in (205 cm) |
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| Pod size | 10.8 in (27.5 cm) W x 10.4 in (26.5 cm) D |
| Unit weight | 9.2 lbs |
| Wall bracket height | 78 in (198 cm) from floor |
| Bracket offset from corner | 5.3 in (13.5 cm) |
| Maximum leg reduction | 17.3 in (44 cm) |
| Minimum recommended enclosure | 36 x 36 in |
| Electrical supply | 220–240V, 12.8 A, 2.9 kW nominal |
| Energy per cycle | Approx 0.15 kWh per 3-minute cycle |
| Air output temperature | Approx 100°F (38°C) |
| Drying time | Approx 3 minutes on full airflow |
| Ingress rating | IPX4 |
| Casing material | Injection-molded ABS |
| Controls | Wall-mounted pneumatic switch, 3-press cycle (moderate / full / off) |
| Shipping weight | 18 lbs |
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| Carton dimensions | 38 x 15 x 9 in |
| Wiring tail | 1 m (39 in) from top cap of pod |
| Connection | Hardwired, accessible means of disconnect |
| Circuit protection | GFCI recommended; NEC and local codes apply |
| Warranty | 2 years manufacturer’s warranty |
The unit is not UL Listed or ETL Listed for North America. Where a project or authority having jurisdiction requires a North American safety listing, please contact us before specifying.
Finish schedule
| TBD001 | White (standard) | $1,499 |
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| TBD002 | Matte Black | $1,999 |
| TBD003 | Brushed Nickel | $1,999 |
| TBD004 | Biscuit | $1,999 |
| TBD005 | Brushed Gold | $1,999 |
| TBD006 | Custom — any RAL or automotive color match | $1,999 |
Premium and custom finishes are applied by an automotive body shop in 2K automotive paint with a protective clear coat, and add 7 days to the lead time. See the Colours page and Custom Colour page.
Installation and service clearances
- Minimum recommended enclosure 36 x 36 in.
- Bracket at 78 in (198 cm) AFF, 5.3 in (13.5 cm) from the internal corner.
- Bottom leg section may be shortened by a maximum of 17.3 in (44 cm); never cut across the air apertures.
- Unit must sit outside the direct shower spray. IPX4 rating is splash-resistant, not immersion-rated.
- Allow access to the pod for servicing. Maintenance under normal use is a wipe-down with warm soapy water; no scheduled servicing is required.
- Electrical installation by a licensed electrician. Allow 1–2 hours electrical plus under an hour mechanical assembly per unit.
Downloads
| Specification Sheet | Download PDF |
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| Installation Instructions | Download PDF |
| Product Brochure | Download PDF |
| CAD block / DWG | Available on request — contact us |
| Submittal sheet | Download PDF |
| High-resolution product imagery | Available on request — contact us |
Specification support
For project-specific questions — multiple-unit pricing, lead times for a program of works, finish matching to a scheme, or written confirmation of any figure on this page — contact Michael Porter, Tornado Body Dryer LLC, on +1 (463) 223-8920 or info@tornadobodydryers.com, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm CT.
Trade pricing is available for multiple units. See Become a Distributor, the electrical detail at Information for Your Electrician, and Government & VA Purchasing for public-sector procurement.