Approval and Installation Booklet Manual Retractable Ceiling Column w w w . a m i c o .
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Table of Contents Product Description 2 Cleaning 2 Inspection and Testing 2 Standard Range of Column Retraction 3 Device and Accessory Chart 4 Device Placement (Bottom View) 5 Electrical Diagram (Bottom View) 6 Riser Plate to Outlet Detail 7 Termination Box 8 Riser Pipe Assembly 9 Mounting of the Ceiling Column 10 Mounting Information 11 Typical Location View 12 Servicing 13 www.amico.
Product Description The manual retractable ceiling column shall be an Amico Alert-1 series. The retractable ceiling column shall be of the manual operated type. The column shall consist of an upper section for rigid mounting at the ceiling level and a telescopic lower section capable of being extended to a maximum of 18” [457.2 mm]. The retractable section of the column is activated by a coiled spring mechanism and can be lowered or raised at any position.
Standard Range of Column Retraction To accommodate for different ceiling heights, Amico Corporation has standardized three different variations. The LOW height is designed for ceilings below 9’ - 0” (2743 mm) The MEDIUM height is designed for ceilings between 9’ - 1” (2769 mm) and 9’ - 11” (3023 mm) The HIGH height is designed for ceilings above 10’ - 0” (3048 mm) Please select the nominal column nominal height below that applies to you application. LOW MEDIUM HIGH 9’ [2743.2 mm] 9’ - 6” [2926.
Device and Accessory Chart *QD XXX E9-RED PE E10-IVO. Ohmeda / Medaes Compatible Ceiling Column Passive Evacuation (19mm/33mm) CH XXX IMP Chemetron Compatible E11-RED E12-IVO. Single Receptacle 8310-HG 125V/20a (US / International) Passive Evacuation with Impedance Valve (19mm/22mm) (Side Mount Only) E5-RED GJ PB XXX Puritan-Bennett Compatible Duplex Receptacle 8300-HG 125V/20a (US / International) E6-IVO.
Device Placement (Bottom View) Nitrogen Control Panel Please fill the devices that you require for your application. (Specify by using the symbols on Page 6 of this Approval Booklet.) Yes No Location of Nitrogen Control Panel Side A Side B Side C Side D Please Specify Outlet Language US CAN FRENCH SPANISH/US SPANISH/ISO Gas Legend Oxygen =O Medical Air =A Vacuum =V Nitrous Oxide =2 Nitrogen =N Carbon Dioxide = C WAGD (US) =W AGSS (Canada) = E Instrument Air = I NOTE: 1.
Electrical Diagram (Bottom View) Circuit Chart *Please Select One of the Following: Amico recommended circuit schedule based on layout Custom circuit schedule. Please specify on circuit chart Receptacle Type: US/CAN *BRITISH (simplex only) *GERMAN (simplex only) *Please specify electrical details: NOTE: Type of wire: THHN XHHW AWG Wire Gauge: 10 & 12 LIVE/HOT RW90 Wire Color: ____ gauge 1. Two electrical/communication/medical gas devices cannot be placed together at any corner. 2.
Riser Plate to Outlet Detail C - Riser Access Panel This Side Riser Plate Bottom View Looking Up 17” [431.8 mm] 4.5” [114.3 mm] above finished ceiling pipe stub for column X4 For DISS riser pipe inlet (see page 9) anti-sway support (supplied by others) anti-sway support (supplied by others) 7/8” [22.2mm] hole X8 17” [431.8 mm] 14.75” [374.65 mm] 14.75” [374.65 mm] Termination X4 X4 See page 9 box use see page 10 DISS 1.00” [25.4 mm] 1.00” [25.4 mm] for electrical conduit use 2A 14.75” [374.
Termination Box Is a riser mounted termination box required? See diagram below (refer to page 9 for locations). Yes (Amico provides termination box - default) No (Termination box will be supplied by others) 4.125” [104.78 mm] 4 - R .344” [R 8.73 mm] 0 .344” [ 0 8.74 mm] .629” [15.97 mm] .394” [10.02 mm] 0 .188” [ 0 4.78 mm] .331” [8.41 mm] 4.125” [104.78 mm] .376” [9.55 mm] .203” [5.16 mm] 2 5/8” [66.68 mm] .409” [10.39 mm] 4.773” [121.23 mm] .061” [1.
Riser Pipe Assembly CAUTION Yes (Amico provides termination box - default) No (Termination box will be supplied by others) * Before brazing the Riser an intermittent blow-out purge is required to be done until all debris are cleared from the Pipeline System. NOTE: * Installations of the Riser should be done in accordance with current NFPA 99 and CSA Z7396.1. 1. “X” represent US/ISO and GAS type i.e.: C-PIPE-CHK-U-AIR 2. 3/8” [9.97 mm] ID 1/2” [12.
Mounting of the Ceiling Column There will be four (4) 1/2” - 13 x 8” threaded rods attached to the riser plate. Each rod contains four (4) 1/2” nuts, four (4) 1/2” washers and four (4) nylon retaining washer. Remove the outer and inner access panels from the ceiling column. NOTE: The gas hose(s) and electrical conduit(s) have been wrapped and attached to the top of the ceiling column to maximize the smooth movement of the lower telescopic portion of the ceiling column.
Mounting Information NOTE: Riser plate to be installed in ceiling with appropriate mounting structure and anti-sway support. The methods of support shown are provided for information only. 17” Sq. [431.8 mm Sq.] 14.75” Sq. [374.65 mm Sq.] STRUCTURAL CEILING 9.5” Sq. [241.3 mm Sq.] RISER PLATE ANTI-SWAY SUPPORT STRUCTURE (SUPPLIED BY OTHERS) 1.00” [25.4 mm] 4.5” [114.3 mm] 3/4” [19.5 mm] or 7/8” [22.23 mm] THREADED ROD (X4) (SUPPLIED BY OTHERS) FINISHED CEILING COLUMN MOUNTING PLATE MIN. 13” [330.
Typical Location View 3’ - 4’ [914.4 - 1219.2 mm] 3’ - 4’ [914.4 - 1219.2 mm] 3’ - 4’ [914.4 - 1219.2 mm] 3’ - 4’ [914.4 - 1219.2 mm] Approval Signature 12 Amico Pipeline Date Phone No.
Servicing WARNING Always shut off source pressure at designated zone valves before servicing any gas outlet. The periodic inspection of gas outlets and electrical outlet is recommended to ensure proper safety and operation. A) Gas Outlet * Inspect the gas outlet connection points for the following: 1. Proper and legible identification. 2. Worn or defective engagement mechanisms. 3. Leaks. 4. Deformed or damaged threaded connections. 5. Loose fasteners.
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