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EcoPower Toilet Flush Valve
TET1LN 1.28gpf
Planet-friendly, superior flushing performance is easy to achieve
with the EcoPower High Efficiency Toilet Flushometer Valve.
Engineered to require no electricity or routine battery
replacement, the EcoPower Flushometer Valve saves energy
and water while providing maximum performance in even the
most demanding commercial spaces.

Performance Dashboard

Features & functionality Environmental performance

1.28gpf EcoPower High-Efficiency Toilet (HET)
electronic flushometer valve
Hydropower self-generating system
Automatic sensor activated
24 hour automatic flush for trap seal protection
Piston valve technology
Manual override button
Neutral rough-in, complete with angle stop and
vacuum breaker set
ADA compliant
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Powered by the sheer force of running water
Saves 20% more water than standard 1.6gpf valve
Metal parts and electric components are recyclable at
the end of service
ecoScorecard listed
Total impacts = 192.51mPTs/per 10 years of service
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VERIFICATION Report LCA SCOPE NSF International TOTO USA

Certified Cradle to grave P.O Box 130140 1155 Southern Road
789 N.Dixboro Road Morrow, GA 30260
Self-declared Cradle to gate with options Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA www.totousa.com
www.nsf.org
LCA Cradle to gate +1 734 769 8010
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The LCA was independently
verified in accordance with ISO
Self-declared 14040-44 and the Sustainable
Minds Transparency Report
Validity: 10/18/14 10/18/17 Framework (Draft version 2.0).
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LCA results & interpretation TET1LN 1.28gpf

Scope and summary Whats causing the greatest impacts

All lifecycle stages

Cradle to grave Cradle to gate with options Cradle to gate
The use and production stages are both important and dominate the results
for all impact categories.
Functional unit The impact of the use stage is mostly due to the embedded energy arising
One flush valve for toilets in an average U.S. commercial environment for 10 from acquisition, treatment and distribution of the water used during the use of
years. the product (i.e. a toilet or a urinal) to which the valves are installed (60-90%).
One flush valve for toilets in an average U.S. commercial environment. The
The production stage itself has a significant contribution to eutrophication
period of 10 years is modeled as the period of application based on the average
(mostly from emissions from copper mining), non carcinogens (emissions from
technical lifespan for commercial applications. The economical lifespan of
the production of coal, copper and zinc) and ecotoxicity (mostly from the
commerical applications can be longer or lower due to aesthetic replacements
disposal of steel slags and bottom ashes, as well as from barium emissions to
or more intense use. The implication is that the LCA model assumes that the
water due to the extraction processes of natural gas). The recovery stage
application ends at year 10 and that the materials will be treated in an end-of-life
includes recycling processes and benefits by preventing the need to produce
scenario.
primary materials. Recycling is a relevant factor for some of the impact
categories, offsetting a portion of the impacts caused by production.
Default use phase scenario
10 years of service in an average U.S. commercial environment in combination Additionally, the delivery of the product to the construction/installation site, the
with a toilet with 1.28 gallon/use and 133 uses/day resulting in 621,376 gallons of construction/installation processes, the processes for dismantling the product
water. and final waste treatment during the end of life stage do not have a significant
impact.
Material composition greater than 1% by weight Production stage
Brass parts, zinc parts, the printed wiring board, polishing and potting
PART MATERIAL AVG. % WT.
processes have significant contributions to the impact categories. The
Valve body Bronze (C836000) 29% remaining parts and processes do not have a significant contribution to the
Housing top cover Zinc Die cast 15% overall impacts in the rest of the categories.
Packaging Cardboard 14%
Sensitivity analysis
Housing bottom cover Zinc Die cast 8% There are no sensitivity results that lead to variations greater than 10% in the
#1 LCA results.
Housing bottom cover Zinc Die cast 8%
#2
TOTO programs improving
Manuals Paper 3% environmental performance
Valve tailpiece Bronze (C836000) 3%
TOTOs EcoPower products are powered by the force of running
Valve tailpiece nut Brass 1% water.
Generator coil Copper 1% The electronic and mechanical components are programmed and
Other 18% designed to allow water flow and accurate flush volume only when
needed.
Water consumption is reduced in the use phase due to superior
Total impacts by life cycle stages [mPts/func unit] flushing performance.
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LIFECYCLE STAGE AVG. MPTS/FUNC UNIT

Production 33.91
Construction 0.06
Use 161.25

End of life 0.03

Recovery -2.75

Total impacts = 192.51 mPts

per 10 years of service

LCA results
LIFECYCLE STAGE PRODUCTION CONSTRUCTION USE END OF LIFE RECOVERY

Information modules: Included | Excluded* A1 Raw Materials A4 Transportation/ B1 Use C1 Deconstruction/ D1 Recycling
Delivery Demolition
*Installation and deconstruction/demolition
are mostly manual. The sanitary fittings A2 Transportation A5 Construction/ B2 Maintenance C2 Transportation D2 Recovery
should not need repair, maintenance or Installation
replacement during the modeled life time.
A3 Manufacturing B3 Repair C3 Waste processing D3 Reuse
Operational energy use is irrelevant to the life
cycle of the modeled product. B4 Replacement C4 Disposal

Reuse and energy recovery are not modeled B5 Refurbishment

for sanitary fittings.
B6 Operational
energy use

B7 Operational
water use

SM 2013
Impacts per 10 years of service 33.91 mPts 0.06 mPts 161.25 mPts 0.03 mPts -2.75 mPts

Materials or processes contributing >20% Brass and zinc parts
to total impacts in each lifecycle stage together to the
printed wiring board
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manufacturing
processes such as
polishing and potting.
TRACI
LIFECYCLE STAGE PRODUCTION
Disposal of Volume of water use Transport to waste Plastic and metal
packaging and during the operation processing, waste components'
transportation of the of the product and processing and recycling processes.
product to installation the embedded disposal of material
site or consumer. energy use (such as flows transported to
electricity) in the a landfill.
water used.
CONSTRUCTION USE END OF LIFE RECOVERY

Ecological damage

Impact Category Unit

Acidification SO2eq 1.65E+00 4.00E-03 1.45E+010 2.03E-03 -9.47E-02

Ecotoxicity CTU e 5.13E+02 1.63E+00 1.19E+03 3.24E-01 -4.11E+01

Eutrophication N eq 9.70E-01 6.34E-04 3.03E-01 2.16E-04 -3.00E-02

Global warming CO2 eq 9.55E+01 9.87E-01 2.17E+03 6.31E-01 -4.79E+00

Ozone depletion CFC-11 eq 6.90E-06 1.16E-08 1.04E-04 2.34E-08 -3.96E-07

Human health damage

Impact Category Unit

Carcinogenics CTU h 2.43E-06 8.93E-09 4.51E-05 3.34E-09 -1.60E-07

Non-carcinogenics CTU h 3.23E-04 8.54E-08 2.03E-04 3.09E-08 -3.15E-05

Respiratory effects kg PM2.5 eq 2.11E-01 7.57E-05 9.92E-01 2.20E-04 -1.06E-02

Smog kg O3 eq 1.12E+01 1.09E-01 1.09E+02 4.01E-02 -1.22E+00

Resources depletion

Impact Category Unit

Fossil fuel depletion MJ surplus 5.45E+01 1.16E+00 1.28E+03 4.15E-01 -4.96E+00

References
Rating systems
LCA Background Report
The intent is to reward project teams for selecting products from manufacturers
TOTO Sanitary Fittings Products LCA Background Report (public version),
who have verified improved life-cycle environmental performance.
August 2014

SM Transparency Report Framework LEED BD+C: New Construction | v4 - LEED v4

MR Building product disclosure and optimization
Part A: Part A: LCA Calculation Rules and Background Report Requirements
Environmental product declarations
(Draft V2) (compliant with ISO14040-44, ISO14025 and EN15804)
Part B: Product Group Definition Commercial Flush Valves Green Globes for New Construction and Sustainable Interiors
SM Transparency Reports enable purchasers and users to compare the environmental
NC 3.5.1.2 Path B: Prescriptive Path from Building Core | NC 3.5.2.2 and SI 4.1.1
performance of products on a life cycle basis. They are designed to present information Path B: Prescriptive Path for Interior Fit-outs
transparently to make the limitations of comparability more understandable. SM Transparency
Reports of products that comply with the same Product Group Definition (PGD) and include the
same life cycle stages, but are made by different manufacturers, may not sufficiently align to
support direct comparisons. They therefore, cannot be used as comparative assertions unless
the conditions defined in ISO 14025 Section 6.7.2. Requirements for Comparability are
satisfied.

VERIFICATION Report LCA SCOPE NSF International TOTO USA

Certified Cradle to grave P.O Box 130140 1155 Southern Road
789 N.Dixboro Road Morrow, GA 30260
Self-declared Cradle to gate with options Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA www.totousa.com
www.nsf.org
LCA Cradle to gate +1 734 769 8010
3rd party verified Contact us
The LCA was independently
verified in accordance with ISO
Self-declared 14040-44 and the Sustainable
Minds Transparency Report
Validity: 10/18/14 10/18/17 Framework (Draft version 2.0).
TOT 10/18/14 001

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How we make it greener TET1LN 1.28gpf

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CONSTRUCTION

TOTO participates in the UPS Carbon Neutral program. TOTO is a certified SmartWay partner.

USE

TOTOs EcoPower Toilet Flush Valves feature the highly regarded EcoPower technology.
Engineered to reduce environmental impacts, TOTOs EcoPower products offer water and energy
savings without sacrificing performance. Below are some of the features of TOTOs EcoPower
technology.

S ENS OR:
Ensuring that water flows only when needed, the self-adjusting EcoPower sensor eliminates ghost flushing
that wastes water. A minimum of six seconds in front of the sensor is required to get its acknowledgement,
and a three second flush delay after stepping away from the sensing zone prevents excessive flushing.

M ICROTURBINE:
TOTO's EcoPower technology enables the product to operate 100% off grid. As water flows, the microturbine
recharges capacitors for the sensor and solenoid. Less reliance on the back-up battery results in much less
battery waste.

COURTES Y FL US H:
A 24-hr courtesy flush maintains trap seal during periods of low use, preventing the need for unnecessary
cleaning.

P IS TON A ND S OL ENOID:
The piston and solenoid mechanism, a marked improvement over traditional rubber diaphragm type valves,
maintains consistent flush volume under a range of supply pressures.

Using the same proven engineering as our legendary EcoPower TET1GN, the TET1LN high-efficiency toilet flush
valve reinforces TOTO's performance reputation while offering an additional water savings.

Metal and electronic parts can be recycled at the end of life.

VERIFICATION Report LCA SCOPE NSF International TOTO USA

Certified Cradle to grave P.O Box 130140 1155 Southern Road
789 N.Dixboro Road Morrow, GA 30260
Self-declared Cradle to gate with options Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA www.totousa.com
www.nsf.org
LCA Cradle to gate +1 734 769 8010
3rd party verified Contact us
The LCA was independently
verified in accordance with ISO
Self-declared 14040-44 and the Sustainable
Minds Transparency Report
Validity: 10/18/14 10/18/17 Framework (Draft version 2.0).
TOT 10/18/14 001

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