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Summary of Contents for Modular Services STRATUS II
- Page 1 STRATUS ™ Installation Manual STRATUS ™...
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Page 2: Unpacking And Inspection
The Stratus II is designed to provide flexible and convenient service for medical gas, standard and emergency power, communications, etc. The Stratus II has a maximum head load capability of 400 pounds and a 350° range of motion at each joint. - Page 3 SUPPORT STRUCTURE = 0.05"/ft (0.25°) Center of plate is also centerline of unit 79" radius from Modular Services Company offers a pre-manufactured this point superstructure that has been approved for these loading and deflection specifications, along with worst-case seismic conditions. Contact your sales representative for more information.
- Page 4 Figure 1b. Support Superstructure Structural Ceiling Service Entry 2" x 2" min. Heavy-Gauge Bracket Tubing or Angle (as required by engineer of record) Rough-In Plate 4" ± 0.25" 15" dia. NOTE: The 4" distance between the bottom of Bottom of Opening in Finished Ceiling the rough-in plate and the bottom of the finished Finished Ceiling...
- Page 5 Figure 2. Structural Ceiling Support Superstructure Service Entry Service Entry 2" x 2" min. Heavy-Gauge Bracket Bracket Tubing or Angle (as required by engineer of record) Rough-In Plate 4" ± 0.25" 15" 15" dia. each dia. each Opening in finished ceiling, one for each unit centered Bottom of Finished Ceiling NOTE: The 4"...
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Page 6: Unit Installation
Unpacking The crate for the Stratus II unit is designed to protect the arm unit while installing. Lift crate with arm into position and place the Stratus II arm assembly onto the studs and thread three hex nuts across from each other. Level the Stratus II arm assembly with these nuts. - Page 7 Main Bearing 1. Place mounting bolts on main head assembly (Figure 6), leaving no more than 1/8" protruding below nut on bottom side. (Do not tighten yet.) 2. Raise unit and crate into place using specified lift (Figure 7). Level unit and tighten all nuts to at least 150 ft-lbs (Figure 8). When unit is secured to mounting plate, remove crate.
- Page 8 2. Route gas hoses and electrical cables through arms (Figure 9). 3. Raise the Stratus II column to the mounting plate at the bottom of the lower arm bearing assembly (Figure 10), taking care to not pinch or otherwise damage the medical gas hoses or electrical cables. Tighten set screws around collar (6 places).
- Page 9 Ground Strap 1. Connect the green ground strap from the column to the end of the lower arm (Figure 11, item 1). 2. Connect the green ground strap from the upper arm to either the rough-in plate or the service entry bracket (item 2).
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Page 10: Electrical Connections
Convenience Handle 1. Attach the convenience handle track anchor to the vertical track adjacent to the brake release handle (Figure 13a). 2. Attach the convenience handle to the anchor and press the screw covers into the handle (Figure 13b). Figure 13a. Figure 13b. -
Page 11: Final Assembly
ADJUSTING STOPS The Stratus II units have one stop at each joint. The stops are set at the factory. However, if there is a need to adjust them, follow this procedure: 1. Rotate the joint requiring adjustment until it engages the stop. 2. Loosen the set screws (Figure 14) – two on each side of the unit, four total at each joint. -
Page 12: Care And Maintenance
Top Shroud 1. Verify that all medical gas and electrical connections have been completed and successfully tested prior to installing top shroud. 2. Top shroud attaches directly to the main mounting plate with magnets. Alignment slots surround the 7/8" nuts for proper placement (Figure 17). End Caps 1. -
Page 13: Installation Terms And Conditions
Stratus Warranty Checklist form. This form is available in this manual and must be completed and returned to Modular Services Company within 30 days of the beginning warranty date.
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