MilkyWay
MilkyWay Handbook • Version 3 - 20140616 © Handicare AB
A: Mounting holes
B: Adjustment screws
C: Sensor
D: Joint brackets
E: Motor
3.5: Shunting rail, 50400141-142 (only for Reda)
MilkyWay shunting rail switches between two very short pieces of straight rail. The desired curve (15, 22.5, 45 or 90
degrees) can be mounted subsequently. The switch is electrically operated and features built-in rectification.
Therefore, polarity is not an issue for the switch motor. Polarity is determined by the requirements of the lift module.
The switch can be installed directly on the ceiling using 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 switch is secured against unintended switching while the lift has passed the switch by means of the sensor (C),
detecting a magneto on the lift module. During installation, the switch (C) may be reversed to the opposite position.
This can be corrected by passing a magneto close to the switch.
The lift module cannot run out of the rail, due to checkblocks mounted at the sides of the rail switching.
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For more information about all available MilkyWay shunting rails; article numbers and technical data, please consult
the “MilkyWay Technical information” document.
