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MRS19201 Rev C 2014-06-25

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  • Page 1 Molift Rail System EN - Handbook MRS19201 Rev C 2014-06-25...
  • Page 2 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7.2 Load test: Traverse Rail System......56 7.3 Identification............57 7.4 Installation Certification........57 8. System combinations – Case studies....58 8.1 Single Rail system..........59 8.2 Traverse Rail system.........62 9. Installation instructions.........67 10. Maintenance............68 Service log..............69 Checklist for installation of Molift Rail System..70 Periodic inspection for Molift Rail System....71...

  • Page 4: Molift Rail System (Mrs) - Introduction

    10535:2006. Components made by other manufacturers We recommend only using Etac Molift components. Etac shall not be liable for faults or accidents that can occur when using components made by other manufacturers. System should consist of only original MRS components. If not Decalaration of...

  • Page 5: How To Use This Handbook

    Molift Rail System. Shows com- Description of the principles for installing a Molift bination possibilities, measurements and examples Rail System, Site survey process and how to handle of specifications. different constructions material in buildings. Chapter 9 - Installation instructions Chapter 3 –System Overview...

  • Page 6: Installation Criteria - Principles

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 2. Installation criteria – Principles 2.1 Site survey – Design criteria 2.2 Lifting points A site survey is the first project input, and it is One important issue in the survey is to identify of great importance that this is performed and and define lifting points and optimal placement of archived in a proper way.

  • Page 7: Mounting Molift Rail System

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 2.3 Mounting Molift Rail System The way of mounting a ceiling lift system is based on the specific materials and structural design on each specific site. Ceiling materials: Concrete; hollow core slabs or compact layers...

  • Page 8: Point Loads

    10535:2006, withstand a pullout force; the work- ing load of the system installed times a safety factor 1,5. MRS attachment point Load Calculations: • Molift Lift motors have 5 different weight capacities within the range: 160 – 300 kg Weight Nomad capacity...

  • Page 9: System Overview

    Combination of single rail and traverse systems The area below the track system is defined as the lifting area. The area below a straight rail system is limited to the rail, while a traverse system gives lifting area below the area covered by the traversing secondary rail.

  • Page 10: Single Rail System

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 3.1 Single rail system 3.1.1 Ceiling mounted Straight rail system In a straight rail system the lift motor can be moved horizontally along the rail path. By combin- Can be mounted in four different ways:...

  • Page 11: Ceiling Mounted Straight Rail System

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Figure: Ceiling mounted with open ceiling using 40mm brackets Figure: Ceiling mounted with telescopic brackets...
  • Page 12 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Figure: Ceiling mounted with threaded rods...

  • Page 13: Ceiling Mounted Curve Rail System

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 3.1.2 Ceiling mounted Curve rail system By combining MRS curves and rails it is possible to create single rail systems with expanded lifting area. This solution does not allow free standing or wall mounting. Can be mounted to ceiling only.

  • Page 14: Wall Mounted Straight Rail System

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 3.1.3 Wall mounted Straight rail system A wall mounted system is mounted on separate wall brackets or on brackets connected to uprights supported by the wall. Figure: Wall mounted wall bracket Figure: Wall mounted Wall brackets supported by...

  • Page 15: Traverse Rail System

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 3.2 Traverse System A traverse system is built up by two parallel primary rails, a secondary rail connected to the primary rails by a traverse trolley in each primary rail. The lifting motor is connected in the second- ary rail.

  • Page 16: Ceiling Mounted Traverse System

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 3.2.1 Ceiling mounted traverse system Ceiling mounted traverse rail system can be mounted in different ways: Directly in ceiling without brackets Directly in ceiling with brackets Suspended from the ceiling with telescopic brackets Suspended from the ceiling with threaded...
  • Page 17 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Figure: Ceiling mounted telescopic brackets with open ceiling profile Figure: Ceiling mounted threaded rods with open ceiling profile...

  • Page 18: Wall Mounted Traverse System

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 3.2.2 Wall mounted traverse system A wall mounted system is mounted on separate wall brackets, wall mounted rails or on brackets connected to uprights supported by the wall and the floor. 1. Primary rails mounted on separate wall brackets.
  • Page 19 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Figure: Wall mounted with wall brackets and upright supports Figure: Wall mounted rail direct to wall with wall rail...

  • Page 20: Combination Of Rail Systems

    3.3 Combination of rail systems MRS allows a great variation of possibilities when The systems can also be combined with different combining traverse systems and single rail system. switches such as Rail switch and Traverse switch. Transfer between different systems/rooms and...

  • Page 21: Switch Systems

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 3.3.1 Switch systems For Single rails, switching direction from straight rail to curve etc. Manually controlled. Figure: Rail switch Traverse Switch – For transfer from secondary rail in a traverse system into a straight rail or another secondary rail in a traverse system.
  • Page 22 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Figure: Traverse system with switch in both ends. Figure: Double traverse system connected with switches.

  • Page 23: Climbing Systems

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 3.3.2 Climbing systems 3.3.3 Hatch in door opening. Molift Nomad is suitable for climbing (room to With a hatch in the dooropening, hoist can move room transfer) between two rails system freely from room to room.
  • Page 24 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Room to room transfer Molift Nomad With a climbing band (accessory) it is possible to transfer a person from room to room through a doorway between two rail systems that are not connected, with a portable hoist.
  • Page 25 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com...

  • Page 26: Component Overview

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 4. Component Overview This chapter describes the MRS products and which components are available for different design solutions. For more details and information of possible design, restrictions and other condi- tions see Chapter 5. Design conditions.

  • Page 27: Attachment

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 4.1 Attachment 4.1.1 Ceiling Mounted System Article no. 1109695 Ceiling bracket set 40 mm MRS includes 5 different attachments of ceilings mounted systems. 1109700 Telescope Thread 80-125mm 1109710 Telescope Thread 120-200mm 1. Direct in ceiling which does not require any...
  • Page 28 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Bracing Side supports Rails systems mounted with attachments like Telescope brackets and Threaded rods need brac- ing in form of Side supports to eliminate horizontal forces and vibrations. (Design and positioning of Side support see chapter 5.2.4) Support for mounting around telescope ceiling bracket.

  • Page 29: Wall Mounted System

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 4.1.2 Wall mounted System Wall rail Wall mounting bracket is versatile and can be mounted in different ways. Article no. 1109160 Rail H85 W/A 6m-length painted Upright Support Article no. Pos. Article no. 1109210 Wall support W-rail...

  • Page 30: Rails And Curves

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 4.2 Rails and Curves Rails 1000mm MRS rail program consists of 4 different profiles (CC, OC, DC or W) where OC profile is available in 3 different heights. The figures give the height 60° of the rail in The strength of the rail relates to the height.
  • Page 31 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Rail profile Surface treatment Rail profile Anodized Painted Length or Height Profile Curve (article no.) (article no.) 1109000-6m 1109001-6m CC = Rail to be built into closed ceiling 1109000-7m 1109001-7m 1109002-6m 1109003-6m OC = Rail for open ceiling /...

  • Page 32: End Stops And End Caps

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 4.3 End Stops and End Caps End Stops End caps End stop is an important safety detail for all Plastic caps for covering rail ends. Comes in two Overhead systems. All rail ends must have an End colours for all three different rail heights, grey and stop to prevent trolleys from going out of the rail.

  • Page 33: Traverse Trolleys

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 4.4 Traverse Trolleys Traverse trolleys Boxed traverse trolleys MRS Traverse trolleys are used in all traverse sys- Boxed traverse trolleys have lower building height, tems which uses H-profile as primary rails. Comes and curtain pass through (CPT) version (with bog- in two versions, Standard and lowered 50mm.
  • Page 34 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Traverse Mounting kit Traverse Trolley for Wall rail Traverse Trolley for Wall Rail (Includes end stops) Article no. 1109345 Traverse mounting kit (under trolleys) Wall, Wall, Rail H85 W Rail H85 W 51,5 42,5 52,5 51,5 Article no.

  • Page 35: Lift Motor Trolleys

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 4.5 Lift Motor Trolleys Molift Nomad Lift motor trolleys are available in various versions for Molift AIR and Molift Nomad. All motor Trolley for Molift Nomad trolleys are compatible with all rail profiles and all combinations of MRS products.

  • Page 36: Switches

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 4.6 Switches Traverse Switch Molift Rail System has 2 different options of switching direction within the MRS range. For transfer from traverse system to a fixed rail. Manually controlled. Rail Switch For Single rails, switching direction from straight rail to curve etc.

  • Page 37: Battery Charging

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 4.7 Battery Charging Charging Molift Nomad and Molift AIR are charged with external charger via hand control. External charging via handcontrol Charger mounted on wall or table connected to motor with hand control Article no.
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  • Page 40: Installation Tools

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 4.8 Installation tools Drill guide Shims Drill guide for Direct mounting of rail in concrete Ø Used for support to level brackets. 8,0mm, and Drill guide for End stops Ø 11mm Article no. 1109312 Shims 0,5 for MRS...
  • Page 41 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com...

  • Page 42: Design Conditions

    400 mm Overhead System. when the suspension is at its lowest point as pic- ture shows. The flexibility of MRS and Molift AIR allows walking training as well as normal patient 5.1 Lifting heights and lifting areas transfers within these heights.
  • Page 43 Due to the practical instal- lation work and measurements of including parts, a rail system cannot be mounted directly close to the walls. There a few things to consider, the minimum space between a rail and the wall, the lengths of end stops, trolleys and lift motor.

  • Page 44: Design Conditions - Attachments

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 5.2 Design conditions – Attachments Maximum distances between attachments to fulfill maximum deflection requirements according to ISO standard 10535 (<1mm per 200mm rail length). Depending on Safe Working load SWL and rail profile. 5.2.1 Ceiling mounted...

  • Page 45: Wall Mounted

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 5.2.2 Wall mounted A - Maximum distance between attachments (Including distance between primary rails in traverse systems) B - Maximum distance from last attachment to end of rail (Free end/Overhang) Safe Working Rail profile A - Max...
  • Page 46 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Wall mounted - Wall Rail A - Maximum distance between wall rail attach- ment points or upright supports for wall rail B - Maximum length of secondary rail C - Maximum distance from last attachment to end of wall rail (Free end/Overhang) D - Minimum distance from wall in one end.

  • Page 47: Attachments For Curves

    For joining curves with other rails of same profile a Joint Set is used. Figure: Secondary rail (B) length Box in system: Approx 30mm shorter than (A) Wall rail system: Approx 130mm shorter than (C) 15mm ±5 15mm ±5 20mm ±5...

  • Page 48: Side Support Positioning

    Telescope Brackets Straight rail and Traverse systems third bracket, positioned perpendicular to the rail in a Straight rail system and to both primary rails in a Traverse system. Length of bracket < 800 mm, (< 32 inch.): No need of side supports.
  • Page 49 Side support should be mounted to all brackets Straight rail system. Traverse Systems need one positioned perpendicular to the rail in a Straight Side support parallel to each Primary rail end. rail system and to both primary rails in a Traverse system. Traverse System Straight Rail System...
  • Page 50 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Rail Curves – includes all angles 30°to 90° Length of bracket < 800 mm ( < 32 inch.): No need of side supports. Length of bracket > 800 mm ( > 32 inch.): One side support should be mounted to the bracket in the middle of the curve perpendicular to the radius.
  • Page 51 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com...
  • Page 52 Side support should be mounted to the first and positioned perpendicular to the rail in a Straight last rods positioned parallel to the rail in a Straight rail system and to both primary rails in a Traverse rail system. Traverse Systems need one Side sup- system.
  • Page 53 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Rail Curves – includes all angles 30° to 90° Length of bracket < 800 mm ( < 32 inch.): No need of side supports. Length of bracket > 800 mm ( > 32 inch.) One side support should be mounted to the rod in the middle of the curve perpendicular to the radius.

  • Page 54: Installation Methods

    Lights system. Fixing components for MRS The SWL of the rail system must be Etac Supply Gjøvik does not supply fixing compo- clearly marked on the rail. nents for Molift Rail System. Fixing component examples:...
  • Page 55 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Principle work flow for OH installation Recommended steps below to be performed by installer on site: 1. Measurements – verify dimensions in drawings / results of site survey Report any mistaken dimensions or failures early in the project Place the profiles on floor according to layout –...

  • Page 56: Final Installation Procedure

    Apply the maximum load for the installed Safe Working Load shall be applied on all overhead rail system. Place the carriage with the mounted attachments. Perform at least six lifts applied load at the end stop of the secondary rail (lift height approx.

  • Page 57: Identification

    This marking is made with a decal rail marking Checklist for installation of Molift Rail system as an on which the maximum load is to be stated. The installation certificate. The installation certificate...

  • Page 58: System Combinations - Case Studies

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 8. System configuration - Examples This Chapter describes a few of the most common design solutions of Molift Rail System. Shows combination possibilities, measurements and specifications. For each examples of configuration there is a reference to the Installation Instructions...

  • Page 59: Single Rail System

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 8.1 Single Rail system Straight rail system - Ceiling mounted suspended Straight rail system Ceiling mounted Suspended mounted Telescope bracket (Threaded) 80-200 Straight rail system Ceiling mounted Suspended mounted Telescope bracket 190-2000 Configuration example: Products...
  • Page 60 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Straight rail system - Ceiling direct mounted Straight rail system Ceiling mounted Suspended mounted Threaded rod bracket 2080 Straight rail system Ceiling mounted Direct mounted Rail H62 DC Straight rail system Ceiling mounted Direct mounted...
  • Page 61 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Straight rail system - Wall mounted Straight rail system Wall mounted Wall bracket H62 OC Straight rail system Wall mounted Wall bracket H62 OC Straight rail system Wall mounted Wall bracket H112 OC Straight rail system...

  • Page 62: Traverse Rail System

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 8.2 Traverse Rail system Traverse rail system - Ceiling mounted suspended Traverse rail system Ceiling mounted Direct mounted Primary Rail H62 DC Secondary Rail H112 OC Traverse rail system Ceiling mounted Direct mounted Primary Rail H62 DC...
  • Page 63 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Traverse rail system Ceiling mounted Suspended mounted Telescope bracket Primary Rail H62 CC Secondary Rail H112 OC Traverse rail system Ceiling mounted Suspended mounted Telescope bracket Primary Rail H62 CC Secondary Rail H142 OC Configuration example:...
  • Page 64 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Traverse rail system - Wall mounted Traverse rail system Wall mounted Wall rail Primary Rail H85 W Secondary Rail H112 OC Traverse rail system Wall mounted Wall rail Primary Rail H85 W Secondary Rail H142 OC...
  • Page 65 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Traverse rail system Wall mounted Wall bracket Primary Rail H112 OC Secondary Rail H112 OC 163 193 305 Traverse rail system Wall mounted Wall bracket Primary Rail H112 OC Secondary Rail H142 OC 163 193 335...
  • Page 66 Molift Rail System / www.molift.com Traverse rail system Wall mounted Wall bracket Primary Rail H112 OC Secondary Rail H112 OC Traverse rail system Wall mounted Wall bracket Primary Rail H112 OC Secondary Rail H142 OC 201 185 Configuration example: Products...

  • Page 67: Installation Instructions

    Molift Rail System / www.molift.com 9. Installation instructions Specific Installation Instructions for the various mounting options available upon request to molift@etac.com. Installation instructions are supplied with the purchased article. Documents: Article no. Description Document 1109910, 1109912 MRS Threaded Rod 19-514 installation instruction.pdf...

  • Page 68: Maintenance

    Periodic inspection of the rail system should be undertaken at least once a year to ensure that the Use the checklist to verify that the rail system is device operate properly and safely. properly installed safe before use. Document the job by signing the Service Log.
  • Page 69 Check that there is no shavings after drilling or cutting or other objects in the rail Clean after mounting The trolley / hoist is to run smoothly and without any noise through the entire rail system All rail ends in the system have been fitted with end stops and end covers.

  • Page 70: Checklist For Installation Of Molift Rail System

    All checkpoints must be checked of to approve the rail system for further use. The entire rail system with traverse, trolleys, motors, and switches have been tested with load and is approved without faults with no loose or missing parts.

  • Page 71: Periodic Inspection For Molift Rail System

    Check that there is no shavings after drilling or cutting or other objects in the rail Clean after mounting The trolley / hoist is to run smoothly and without any noise through the entire rail system All rail ends in the system have been fitted with end stops and end covers.
  • Page 72 Find your distributor visit www.molift.com Etac AS Etac Supply Gjøvik Hadelandsveien 2, 2816 Gjøvik, Norway Tel +47 4000 1004 molift@etac.com www.molift.com...

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