World Dryer Model Number XA5-974AU

We are looking for Model #XA5-974 for a project. Under the item specifics, you list the model number as #XA5-974AU. Is this the same hand dryer (not sure what the AU is after the number)? Thanks for you time. E.J.

EJ:

Yes.  The XA5-974 is the same as the XA5-974AU. We normally leave off the AU, but that is actually the complete model number.  

Here's the full story:  

The X means it is an automatic hand dryer.  Without the X it is push button.  

The A means it is a World Dryer Model A hand dryer.  If there were a D before the A, it would mean it is a steel cover, but since there is no D, it is a standard cast iron hand dryer. 

The 5 means it is a fixed nozzle.  Without the 5 it is a swivel nozzle.  Most of the World Dryer hand dryers now come with the 5 because they come with Universal nozzles.  A Universal nozzle comes in the fixed position but all you have to do is remove a screw, and the nozzle will swivel.  More on that in a second!  

The number 974 is the color.  White.  The other common number is 973 which is stainless. 

That is normally the end of the model number.  The A actually means this hand dryer is for sale.  Without the A, it is technically a demo.  (But again, it's not usually necessary to add it.)  
The U means that the nozzle on this hand dryer is a Universal nozzle - it has the ability to be fixed or to swivel.

Restroom Direct has a full write-up on the traditional World Dryer model numbers  

-HDE