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MOUNTING STRUCTURE GUIDELINE
Foreword
Skytron’s objective is to provide a program and guideline to assist individuals (hospital owners, architects, structural
engineers) responsible for the design of mounting structures.
The mounting structure of a Skytron fixture should always be considered the most important detail of any project prior
to installation. Skytron’s ceiling mounted systems depend upon properly designed and installed mounting structures
to deliver years of dependable, service-free performance.
We realize that individual mounting structures vary in design due to unique structural requirements, physical obstruc-
tions, structural member availability and room layout limitations, to name a few.
The Mounting Structure Guideline is a successful, proven design. The design consists of a welded, “flanged pipe”
assembly combined with (4) angled sway braces (“kickers”). A structural steel pipe combined with welded steel plates
on each end facilitate its attachment to the structural ceiling and provide an attachment point for the Skytron fixture.
This is a simple effective design that is forgiving to restricting structural conditions that are usually encountered
during fabrication.
This design is also eliminates “guess work” by the steel fabricator when compared to structures that are fabricated
on site with angle iron. In many cases the “flanged pipe” assembly can be pre-fabricated reducing the on-site con-
struction time and eliminating the need to correct structural problems associated with angle iron structures.
The process of building a proper mounting structure can be complemented with Skytron’s continued support on the
project. Once the structures are fabricated, Skytron will perform a visual inspection and on-site consultation followed
by an actual performance test. The performance test of the structure essentially involves hanging a “test jig” from
the structure, and then measuring the amount of rotation that occurs at the mounting plate using an inclinometer
(digital level). The test jig is similar in size, shape, and weight to the Skytron fixtures. In other words, once the test
jig is installed and the proper weights have been added to simulate the product’s moment load, a reading is taken
on the digital level to verify that there is no more that two-tenths of a degree of rotational movement at the mounting
plate.
Rotation of the mounting plate causes the radial arm(s) to become out of level and drift. For a structure to meet
Skytron specifications, we require that the mounting plate does not rotate more that two-tenths of a degree while
loaded with the specified weight and moment.
The testing process should occur in the early stages of construction to provide optimal time if additional reinforcement
is needed on the structure. This should be performed prior to the completion of the finished ceiling.
Skytron’s program is available to help you and provide you with the necessary counseling. However, the final re-
sponsibility to insure that the structure is adequate and meets specification lies with the structural engineer and the
contractor for the project.
Our support services are geared to minimize the effort on all parties involved and to insure a successful product
installation.
We recognize that not all situations will permit the use of this “Pipe Structure”. Please contact SKYTRON with your
special needs so that we may be able to guide you to other alternatives.