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MilkyWay

MilkyWay Handbook • Version 3 - 20140616 © Handicare AB

MilkyWay

Handbook

Instructions for design and installation

MilkyWay Handbook • Version 3 - 20140616 © Handicare AB

June 2014

Summary of Contents for MilkyWay SystemRoMedic

Page 1: ...MilkyWay MilkyWay Handbook Version 3 20140616 Handicare AB 1 6 7 5 4 4 3 2 2 2 MilkyWay Handbook Instructions for design and installation MilkyWay Handbook Version 3 20140616 Handicare AB June 2014...

Page 2: ...mple 3 5 Shunting rail 50400141 142 only for Reda 3 6 Turntable 50400233 234 3 6 1 Changing rail exit direction 3 6 2 Installation example 3 6 3 Parts list and function 4 Rail systems with full room c...

Page 3: ...Pendant F 50400163 165 8 5 Pendant R 50400078 082 8 6 Pendant angled 50400301 305 8 7 Threaded rod support kit 50400192 8 8 Side support kit 50400075 9 Wall fixtures brackets and vertical supports 9 1...

Page 4: ...surface coating Powder coated aluminium straight rails and rail curves Powder coated steel fixtures brackets and pendants Stainless steel available on request recommended when used in harsh environmen...

Page 5: ...rail system with full room coverage consists of a pair of fixed primary rails 6 and one or two secondary cross rails traverse rails Each cross rail is mounted on a pair of traverse trolleys 4 and can...

Page 6: ...ion gate 4 Traverse trolleys 5 Ceiling lift unit 6 Fixed rails primary rails 7 Cross rail traverse rail secondary rail 8 Turntable 8 1 Introduction 6 A basic rail system and a rail system with full ro...

Page 7: ...in most applications installed using ceiling brackets and or pendants Rail 64 can be supported with a bolt on rail for higher rigidity see 4 2 Supported cross rails Rail 120 features a higher profile...

Page 8: ...tion 8 1 3 Rail curves MilkyWay includes rail curves in 15 22 5 45 and 90 variants The curves are available in one rail profile 64 x 60 mm All MilkyWay rail curves are prepared for in rail charging Fo...

Page 9: ...re and material of the ceiling Ceiling brackets feature different build in dimensions and are installed with one or two fixings Ceiling brackets can be easily installed on concrete flush with the surf...

Page 10: ...applications the rail system can be concealed by an inner ceiling A concealed rail system can also be installed in preparation for subsequent installation of ceiling lift units and in a new building t...

Page 11: ...e Wall bracket parallel plaster Vertical support Vertical support is an alternative fixture for wall mounting of free bearing rail systems see 9 Wall fixtures brackets and vertical supports When there...

Page 12: ...ed on top of the lift unit are used for power transfer Read the user manual before installation x y traverse systems options for charging A End point charging Use the charger and the charging connecto...

Page 13: ...applications Below are indicated some basic dimensions close to worst case The person shown is 1900 mm tall and the lifting sling is size XL The dimensions may vary a lot The rail shown is the rail w...

Page 14: ...erving maximum free span and overhang limits It is also essential for the performance that deflection of the rails is avoided The deflection for a fully loaded system must be less than 5 mm per runnin...

Page 15: ...struction of the ceiling must not be critically damaged by the ceiling lift unit being driven into the endstops This can only be calculated by an engineer and or the owner of the building For more inf...

Page 16: ...ts Maximum lifting capacity standard system Standard system 230 Maximum capacity 230 kg 507 lbs Standard system 285 Maximum capacity 285 kg 625 lbs Maximum lifting capacity bariatric system Bariatric...

Page 17: ...o or more straight rails and or rail curves can be connected to each other to create a rail featuring the required lenght and direction Joint bracket provides a convenient solution for secure connecti...

Page 18: ...after lifting up the rail 10 Check that the rail is straight and horizontal 11 Insert the lift module if not done before lifting the rail 12 Mount the endstops at the rail ends 13 Connect the cables...

Page 19: ...the two remaining fixtures close to the rail joint in the curve 2 or in the straight rail 3 Closest possible distance is 110 mm from mounting hole to rail joint Combinations of straight rails and rai...

Page 20: ...ing the 6 mounting holes A If the rails are lowered from the ceiling as is the case when the switch is connected to a traverse system adjustable pendants can be can be used as fixtures Safety The swit...

Page 21: ...technical data please consult the MilkyWay Technical information document When selecting the location and position of the turntable please consider That a clear space can be maintained around the turn...

Page 22: ...assembly for 45 degree exit solutions without plastic casing is shown in the below picture Note that for this setup all the plastic casing brackets must be moved one step in the outer hole circle sinc...

Page 23: ...exits Correct assembly for 90 and 45 degree exits Please note that three possible exit directions are blocked by the electric motor electrical version and the rope pulleys manual version It is still...

Page 24: ...al to the mentioned lowering distance This is to enable the bearing on the top of the turntable to be recessed into the ceiling Ceiling distances to achieve the desired lowering is included in the tur...

Page 25: ...list and function 3 Basic rail systems 25 1 Turntable 2 Contact strip kit for motor 3 Ceiling distance x4 4 Joint plate x4 5 Joint screws x4 6 Endstop x13 7 Endstop screws x26 8 Plastic casing 9 Plas...

Page 26: ...ls are always suspended under the trolley Basic dimensions and construction examples Regular wall fixtures as shown below A B can be mounted at the desired height above floor level up to 30 mm below t...

Page 27: ...ow applications with Rail 64 If a longer free span is required the more rigid Rail 120 can be used Rail 120 or Rail 160 are most often used for cross rails in rail systems with full room coverage C Ra...

Page 28: ...ength of the cross rail exceeds 3000 mm it is most appropriate to support the rail with a bolt on rail 5000 25 25 600 600 600 176 MC6S M10x18 M10 The bolt on rail is fixed with screws placed as pictur...

Page 29: ...connected to a basic rail system the transition gate must be selected as starting point 3 In this example the charger is located in the corner 3 and the rail closest to the charger is the conducting...

Page 30: ...ns reducing the stroke of the springs 9b End point charging Insert the included conductor rail and insulator on both sides and in each end of the rail If wall brackets are used insert coach bolts with...

Page 31: ...Move the endstop of the cross rail to the desired positions not necessarily to the end of the rail Limitations in the movement can be an advantage e g to avoid colliding with cupboards or the like NB...

Page 32: ...ry rail of the x y traverse system and the other mounted to the fixed rail 1 To eliminate movement between the blocks the fixed rail must be supported from the ceiling close to the block maximum dista...

Page 33: ...rail of the basic rail system b Mount the ball screw on one of the traverse trolleys Place the trolley in the same primary rails as the adjustable stop plate c Before mounting the secondary rail on t...

Page 34: ...ble stop plate with the screws Apply pressure on the ball screw and tighten the screws 6 Setting the ball screw and adjustable stop plate The ball screw tension will require setting to give the approp...

Page 35: ...mounted as shown on a short single rail The fixed rails can normally not be wall mounted Ceiling bracket standard 50400319 or wall brackets types 50400120 or 50400119 can be used The transition gate i...

Page 36: ...Rail 64 A and 50400165 is normally used when the fixed rail is Rail 120 or Rail 160 B Free height over the cross rail if supported with a bolt on rail see 4 2 Supported cross rails In both examples t...

Page 37: ...that the locking part in the transition gate can easily move up and down 2 Without load move the secondary rail both ways through the transition gate 3 With maximum load move the secondary rail both w...

Page 38: ...ing bar is ordered separately RisePorto300 450 RisePorto is one of the smallest and lightest portable ceiling lift units available on the market At the same time it is both strong and safe The design...

Page 39: ...ought out and proven construction and functionality Reda can be used on all types of rails in all settings and in all types of rooms It is very easy to manoeuvre and its low noice smooth operation and...

Page 40: ...ck Transport and storage Installing the lift unit Assembly of charger unit Using QuickTrolleySystem Different rail systems Final inspection The exact content of each user manual is depending on the ce...

Page 41: ...tems can be powered in many different ways see 1 5 Power supply 6 2 Connecting the conductor rails The terminals must be fitted to the end of the conductor rails as shown in the figure Cut the conduct...

Page 42: ...4 2 End point charging A standard x y traverse system is shown to the right Polarity according to the figure 6 4 Rail systems with full room coverage The cables are guided through the hole A through t...

Page 43: ...ntable electrical 4 point 50400233 from its standard execution into the execution which functions with the following lift units 50100039 RiseBasic300M 50100040 RiseBasic440M 50100024 Reda in rail char...

Page 44: ...ersion 3 20140616 Handicare AB 2 Remove both hex bolts HK5 which attach the plastic part to the rail fig 2 Keep the bolts 6 Connecting to power supply 44 3 Remove the plastic piece incl sheet metal pl...

Page 45: ...use it to attach the ring cable shoe incl cable and the sheet metal plate that was released in step 1 as seen in fig 4 5 Attach the plastic part using the bolts HK5 and holes from step 2 making sure...

Page 46: ...system is utilized to lift the weight 5 The weight must be clearly identified The use of a scale between lift motor strap and sling bar attachment is strongly suggested 6 The weight must be lifted so...

Page 47: ...oles are on a straight line For use in combination with 8 Ceiling fixtures brackets and pendants A A For detailed information about maximum free span and overhang for different rail profiles installed...

Page 48: ...It can be installed as a ceiling bracket or a pendant The description below shows the use under normal conditions 8 Ceiling fixtures brackets and pendants 48 30 Nm 30 Nm A A For detailed information...

Page 49: ...verage 35 Nm 8 Ceiling fixtures brackets and pendants 49 A A For detailed information about maximum free span and overhang for different rail profiles installed on different types of ceilings and wall...

Page 50: ...ormal to bring the system down to a normal height For use in combination with 0 20 mm max A 20 mm 50400306 309 50400313 A For detailed information about maximum free span and overhang for different ra...

Page 51: ...hen the pendant is visible Temporary stop screw may only be used for securing the pendant in the desired position while dr lling the hole for the permanent fixating feature 35 Nm Stop screw A 5 mm A F...

Page 52: ...the desired position while drilling the hole for the permanent screw 50400306 309 50400158 50400155 50400154 Rail 64 Rail 120 Rail 160 For use in combination with A For detailed information about max...

Page 53: ...ferent types of fixtures please consult the MilkyWay Technical information document Span details For more information about MilkyWay available parts article numbers and technical data please consult t...

Page 54: ...dant to side support 500 mm 31 6 59 0 inch No need for side supports Application Side support for threaded rod mounted into Pendant F or ceiling in basic rail systems and or rail systems with full roo...

Page 55: ...ts 55 For use in combination with fig 2 Wall end mounting Application for fixing to the top of bracket the standard coach bolt must be replaced by clamp bracket 50400193 according to figure Secure the...

Page 56: ...olts washers and locking nuts for installation If the rails need to be mounted in an angle the installation must be done as shown in fig 3 fig 3 Wall end mounting Application for fixing to the top of...

Page 57: ...and a larger face plate is required It is supplied with two coach bolts washers and locking nuts for installation The shown mounting can be used on high quality plasterboard walls provided that the f...

Page 58: ...ms and rail systems with full room coverage For fixing to wall 30 Nm A A For detailed information about maximum free span and overhang for different rail profiles installed on different types of ceili...

Page 59: ...erboard walls provided that the fitter uses the correct anchors Minimum requirements are Rigid connection between wall and ceiling Double layer plasterboard bonded 35 Nm A A For detailed information a...

Page 60: ...ories A For detailed information about maximum free span and overhang for different rail profiles installed on different types of ceilings and walls using different types of fixtures please consult th...

Page 61: ...A 51 2230 2300 mm min max A Rail max 60 mm shorter than the wall measure min 40 mm B Bracket lowers the system by 6 mm C Vertical support adjustable kit 50400191 adds 135 mm to the height of the syste...

Page 62: ...pport adjustable 50400190 50400242 to the main rail 600 A A B C D A Vertical support adjustable 50400190 50400242 B Extension rail 50400318 C Lock plate extension rail D Rail 120 or Rail 160 Max 150 m...

Page 63: ...r or on top of the trolley 10 Accessories and installation equipment 63 For use in combination with fig 1 fig 2 50400193 Application for fixing the rail on top of trolley the standard clasp must be re...

Page 64: ...racket 50400193 according to figure Secure the rail 10 3 Traverse trolley 6500 flex 50400252 Application Rail systems with full room coverage Cross rails may be installed either under or on top of the...

Page 65: ...Endstop bolt M8 M8 x 70 mm with rubber bumper for all MilkyWay rails 504000158 End cap 64 White plastic for Rail 64 504000154 End cap 120 White plastic for Rail 120 504000155 End cap 160 White plasti...

Page 66: ...tical support adjustable 50400190 50400191 Vertical support adjustable kit 50400242 For wall with skirting boards build in dimension 135 mm 5 3 70200049 Extension cable traverse trolley For traverse t...

Page 67: ...reat results and an easier everyday life for both users and personnel in the care sector During 1984 2010 under the name of RoMedic and as of January 1 2011 under the name of Handicare Handicare offer...

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