Select Hinges Ligature-Resistant TIPIT Spec Sheets
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Ligature-Resistant TIPIT®
APPLICATION: The patented SELECT TIPIT® works with new or existing continuous hinges to make rooms safer. The TIPIT will deter people from harming themselves by hanging objects from the hinge.
INSTALLATION: SELECT TIPIT Hospital Tips are mounted on the surface of the frame, above continuous hinges.
MATERIAL: Durable aluminum or high-tech polymer.
SIZE: TIPIT C = 1" x 1" x 1". TIPIT L = 3-5/16" x 1" x 1".
COLOR: Metal TIPITs have an aluminum finish. For polymer TIPITs, choose Gray (for use with clear anodized hinges) or Black (for use with dark bronze anodized hinges).
FASTENERS: Includes #10 Torx® SST security screw(s).
ORDER: If ordering only the TIPIT for a hinge already in the field, simply specify TIPIT C or TIPIT L, then the color. If ordering the TIPIT with a hinge, specify the full description of the hinge first, TIPIT C or TIPIT L as a suffix, then the color. Then specify TIPIT PREP as another suffix if necessary. See details below.
- Specify TIPIT C for use with the SL11, SL14, SL18, SL24, SL26, SL27, SL31, SL38, SL44, SL48 and SL84 and most other brands of concealed continuous geared hinges (excluding the SL71 and other safetytype concealed hinges). Includes small TIPIT and (1) #10 Torx® security screw.
- Specify TIPIT L for use with the SL21, SL41, SL52, SL53, SL54, SL57, SL71 and SL77 and most other brands of full surface, half surface, half mortise, swing clear and concealed safety hinges. Includes large TIPIT and (4) #10 Torx® security screws.
- Hinge preparation for use of TIPIT L with SL21, SL53, SL54 and SL57 hinges: Specify TIPIT PREP for factory preparation of door leaf covers for field installation of TIPIT L.
NOTE: Order TIPIT L separately.
NOTE: Not necessary for SL41 swing clear, SL52 half mortise or SL71 safety hinges.
| TIPIT® SCREW COUNT | |
|---|---|
| TIPIT C | TIPIT L |
| 1 | 4 |
Metal TIPIT® L and SL57 combination receives OMH Acceptance
SELECT's metal TIPIT® L, paired with our SL57 full surface hinge, earned the New York State Office of Mental Health Patient Safety Standards, Materials and Systems Guidelines seal of acceptance for ligature resistance. This TIPIT/SL57 combination is also included in the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) Behavioral Health Design Guide.
Ligature-Resistant TIPIT®
The SELECT ligature-resistant TIPIT® can immediately add safety to doorways in both new and retrofit applications
FOR USE IN HOSPITALS, CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, SCHOOLS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS
SELECT's patented, ligature-resistant TIPIT® keeps patients safer. Whether as a retrofit application for existing hinges or in new construction, the TIPIT will deter patients or inmates from harming themselves by hanging objects from the hinge.
Black polymer TIPIT® C on Dark Bronze concealed hinge.
Gray polymer TIPIT® C on Clear anodized concealed hinge.
Metal TIPIT® C on Clear anodized concealed hinge.
TIPIT® C
- For new construction or retrofit applications.
- Mounts on surface of frame above most brands of concealed continuous geared hinges.
- Fits SELECT hinge models SL11, SL14, SL18, SL24, SL26, SL27, SL31, SL38, SL44, SL48 and SL84.
- Includes a small TIPIT® and one (1) #10 Torx® security screw.
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Order hinge, and specify TIPIT color/material:
- Black polymer [TIPIT CB]
- Gray polymer [TIPIT CG]
- Metal [TIPIT CM]
NOTE: Not for use with concealed safety hinges (SL71).
Black polymer TIPIT® L on Dark Bronze SL57 full surface hinge.
Gray polymer TIPIT® L on Clear anodized SL57 full surface hinge.
Metal TIPIT® L on Clear anodized SL57 full surface hinge.
TIPIT® L
- For new construction or retrofit applications.
- Mounts on surface of frame above most brands of full surface, half surface, half mortise, swing clear and concealed safety geared continuous hinges.
- Fits SELECT hinge models SL21, SL41, SL52, SL53, SL54, SL57, SL71 and SL77.
- Includes a large TIPIT® and four (4) #10 Torx® security screws.
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Order hinge; specify TIPIT color/material:
- Black polymer [TIPIT LB]
- Gray polymer [TIPIT LG]
- Metal [TIPIT LM]
TIPIT® L Hinge Prep
- Factory preparation of door leaf covers for field installation of #10 Torx® security screws.
- Available on SL21 and SL57 full surface hinges, and SL53, SL54 and SL77 half surface hinges.
- Order hinge, and specify [TIPIT PREP].
- Order TIPIT® L separately.
NOTE: TIPIT PREP is not necessary for SL41 swing clear hinges, SL52 half mortise hinges or SL71 concealed safety hinges.
Metal TIPIT® L and SL57 combination receives OMH Acceptance
SELECT's metal TIPIT® L, paired with our SL57 full surface hinge, earned the New York State Office of Mental Health Patient Safety Standards, Materials and Systems Guidelines seal of acceptance for ligature resistance.
This TIPIT/SL57 combination is also included in the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) Behavioral Health Design Guide.