sysTeM oveRvIeW The Helios dental light uses LEDs to create a beam of light that is reflected and creates a shadow reduced pattern suitable for dentistry. The low voltage light source is mounted in various ways for allowing the user to adjust the position to illuminate the oral cavity.
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GeneRal InfoRMaTIon Definition of Symbols Product Disposal The following symbols and terms may be used throughout this Contact your local authorized dealer for proper disposal of the manual and your equipment: device to ensure compliance with your local environmental regulations. WaRnInG: Failure to carefully follow the described procedure may result in damage to the equipment Interference with electromedical Devices...
safeTy noTes As manufacturers of electro-medical products we can assume responsibility for safety-related performance of the equipment only if maintenance, repair and modifications are carried out only by us or agencies we have authorized for this purpose, and if components affecting safe operation of the unit that may be needed are replaced with original parts. We suggest that you request a certificate showing the nature and extent of the work performed, from those who carry out such work, and specify that the certificate show any changes in rated parameters or working ranges, as well as the date, the name of the firm and a signature.
ellIPse Pole InsTallaTIon Remove light from packaging Flex Arm Apply grease to both sides of the two needle bearings. Place one flat thrust washer over the top of a needle bearing and another flat thrust washer over the bottom. Repeat procedure for other needle bearing.
ellIPse HelIos InsTallaTIon - Pole levelInG aDjUsTMenT Figure 1 POLE LEVELING ADJUSTMENT Set Screw 1. Begin by setting up the chair in its final location. Remove poles and arm from shipping box. Leave the Set Screw strapping tape in place on the flex arm for now. Remove packing on vertical pole only.
sPIRIT ellIPse HelIos InsTallaTIon —Pole levelInG aDjUsTMenT 6. Install supplied cable braid sleeving over cables. Figure 5 7. Connect the light communication cable and low voltage cables (Figure 5). These connections should be made with their mating connectors. As with all electrical connections, care should be taken for proper alignment to prevent damage and ensure proper electrical contact.
PMU HelIos Pole InsTallaTIon Remove lights from packaging. Feed cables into pole. Install Dress Ring in proper orientation over bottom of light pole. Align detent in flex arm hub with upper pole long set screw (small set screw is on opposite side). Insert flex Lift light and pole together and feed wires into arm into pole.
lIGHT InsTallaTIon foR PMU MoUnT For 1500 PMU 1. Locate and unpack upper light pole and light arm assembly. Have an assistant hold upper pole in place and route light cable through upper pole as shown. Install light arm assembly into top of upper pole. 2.
enTeRPRIse - PMU MoUnT & allIanCe (WITH CUsPIDoR) Prepare the light-post clamp for installation by removing the two 5/16” hex-head bolts and separating the two halves. Remove the side panel from the PMU to gain access to the inside of the unit. Note: The next step is to be completed with the help of an assistant.
allIanCe PMU MoUnT (withOut CuSpidOr) 1. Unpack the light and related components from the Light/ Flex Arm packaging. Assembly 2. Remove the side panel from the PMU to gain access to the inside of the unit. 3. Insert the mounting pole into the center hole in the PMU mount.
TRaCK & TRolley HelIos InsTallaTIon WaRnInG: Connection to be made by a qualified electrician. Pre-Installation of electrical Wiring Stub out a 115 VAC, 60 Hz (or 230 VAC 5DHZ) electrical supply. See position of transformer box. Protect circuit with an appropriate fuse or circuit breaker.
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TRaCK & TRolley HelIos InsTallaTIon Dress Cover (2) #8 x 3/4" End Cap 1(E) PH Slotted 1(F) Screws 4(J) Power Cord (underneath trolley) Side Stops (2) #8 x 3/4" 5(K) Track Channel PH Slotted 1(A) Screws 3(J) Extrusion End Cap Panels 1(F) 1(D)
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TRaCK & TRolley HelIos InsTallaTIon Track framing and Trolley Installation Mounting Pallet to Perpendicular Wood joists Ensure ceiling substructure is firmly secured to support approximately 200 pounds (100 kg) live load. * If a monitor is being installed with a light, consult monitor literature. Using eight pre-drilled holes in plywood pallet (3/4”...
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TRaCK & TRolley HelIos InsTallaTIon 1/8” Drill Bit with Stop 5/8" depth Magnalube Power noTe: For quick connect removal see pages 26-27 WaRnInG: Failure to use the supplied drill bit with stop to control depth of drill bit may result in electrical wiring damage and subsequent electrical shock.
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TRaCK & TRolley HelIos InsTallaTIon Track light installation (see page 13 for Illustration) 7. Align rotational stop pin (located on flex arm knuckle) with vertical alignment sticker on hub. 1. Remove the adapter from the column and set Slide flex arm knuckle up onto stem until the aside.
Wall & CabIneT MoUnT HelIos InsTallaTIon noTe: The wallboard is drilled to mount on 16” centers. Locate two Embed Screw at 2-1/2" studs and mark the locations. least 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) (6.4cm) into wood 17/64" (.57 cm) dia. 3/4" (1.9 cm) 1/4"...
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Wall & CabIneT MoUnT HelIos InsTallaTIon Provide adequate framing to support approximately 200 pounds live load. Framing should allow all four mounting bolts to enter solid wood. Provide a 1.0 amp, 115VAC, 60HZ supply and protect it with a 15 amp fuse or breaker. Install wall switch between power supply and light power supply transformer.
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Wall & CabIneT MoUnT HelIos InsTallaTIon POLE COLLAR POST COLLAR INSTALLATION DROP STEM POSITION LOCkING QUICk CONNECT LOCkING kEy LOCkING COLLAR SCREW SET SCREW POST REAR kNUCkLE COLLAR APPLY MAGNALUBE (*) TO STEM POWER QC COLLAR CABLES INSTALLATION POSITION QC COLLAR LOCKED POSITION Minimum ceiling height is 96"...
CeIlInG MoUnTeD HelIos InsTallaTIon Install wall switch between power supply and power supply transformer. This provides for safety and convenience during installation or service. Wall switch can be switched off during electrical storms to prevent transformer damage caused by ½ voltage overloads.
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CeIlInG MoUnTeD HelIos InsTallaTIon Tripod and Column Installation Drill three 3/16” (4.5 mm) pilot holes to mount lag bolts. Drill three 3/4” (19 mm) holes through ceiling. Secure tripod and ceiling plate to framing with 5/16” x 4” lag bolts and washers. The 3/4” diameter spacers should be in direct contact with the framing.
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CeIlInG MoUnTeD HelIos InsTallaTIon 5/8" depth Magnalube noTe: For removal of Quick Disconnect, see pages 27-28. WaRnInG: Failure to install set screws & roll pins per Installation Instructions could result in injury or damage to equipment. APPLY MAGNALUBE WaRnInG: Failure to use the supplied drill TO STEM bit with stop to control depth of drill bit may result in electrical wiring damage and...
ColUMn InsTall Column Install (See page 22 for Illustration) Apply grease (*) to threads on column (both ends). Thread the column into the tripod. Insert 10. Apply Magnalube to stem and connect cable and tighten the set screws into the tripod from ceiling mount arm to cable in flex arm.
HelIos leD UnIT InsTall Install chair mount (supplied separately) with 2” Feed the power cable down into vertical 2” pole hub adapter onto chair per manufacturer’s as you lift the upper pole over the vertical instructions. pole. Insert the pivot into the bushing in the top of the post until the bottom of the elbow of the horizontal arm is flush with the top of the post.
HelIos leD UnIT TRansfoRMeR InsTall Remove transformer from packaging. Switch on the on/off switch located on the If the Helios is installed on a chair with a transformer and check Helios Light for proper j-box, remove the j-box cover and place the function.
TRansfoRMeR ConneCTIon foR 1700 CHaIRs 150 Watt Chair Mounted Light Transformer: The communication cable has been factory installed. The remote touchpad will function once the light’s and the transformer’s 4-pin connections are made. note: for light controls, see the use and care manual.
HelIos qUICK ConneCT ReMoval If removal of the Helios light flex arm is required for service use the following procedure. 1. Locate the three notches on the lower edge of Q.C. Collar the collar. Using a wide-blade, flat screwdriver, gentle pry up on the collar by twisting the tip of the screwdriver blade in the three notches one at a time until the collar is free.
HelIos qUICK ConneCT ReMoval, ConT’D Drop Stem 3. Lift up slightly on the outside end of the flex arm assembly while pulling down on the rear knuckle to remove the light from the drop stem. Power Cable Connectors Rear Knuckle 4.
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MaInTenanCe anD aDjUsTMenTs Helios - Trolley adjustments If factory-adjusted side rollers become misaligned in shipping, adjustment will be necessary before installing the two side panels (A). Loosen the two adjusting plate screws (B) on adjusting plates (C). Position side rollers (D) against channel (E) and tighten adjusting screws.
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MaInTenanCe anD aDjUsTMenTs HelIos Cover Removal Ball Stud Receiver Light Flex Arm Use screw driver to remove 6-32 screws. Pull cover straight out to disengage ball stud and receiver. 6-32 Screw noTe: Rubber gasket will remain on cover. Cover 6-32 Screw HelIos automatic light shutoff adjustment automatic light shutoff adjustment...
eleCTRICal ConneCTIons CeIlInG, Wall, TRaCK, CabIneT WaRnInG: Make sure main power is OFF when connecting to terminal strip. A terminal block is supplied with these configurations for connection of the main power TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER TERMINALS supply. 6" GRN/YEL noTe: For electrical supply connection, use wiring 6"...
HelIos CHeCKlIsT Verify the following after installation or servicing of the unit: All manuals are present. All labels are present and legible. No mechanical damage on new installations. The arm is balanced and the friction adjustment is adjusted so that the Helios Light has no noticeable drift in the upper and lower positions.
HelIos fIelD ReTRofIT aDDenDUM Helios Upgrade Kits WaRnInG: The LFII & LFIII power supplies (circuit boards) are not compatible with the Helios Light. Connecting the Helios light to these power supplies will result in damage to the equipment. note: The power cables are not compatible with older LFII and LFIII lights. A complete set of new power cables are supplied with the upgrade kit.
HelIos UPGRaDe KITs The Helios compatible circuit boards can be identified by the part number and the white 3 pin connector on the board. Instructions for Upgrading System Ellipse Lights with power supply in base of chair. 300 Watt 115 volt Wiring Transformer Power Circuit Board Black (top)
InsTRUCTIon foR UPGRaDInG sysTeM PosT MoUnT (PMU) lIGHTs WITH PoWeR sUPPly In base of CHaIR Raise chair to highest position. Ensure power is disconnected to the chair. Remove existing power supply circuit board (note positions of wiring to board). (note: see schematic for 300 watt board). Install new Helios compatible circuit board.
InsTRUCTIon foR UPGRaDInG sysTeM PosT MoUnT (PMU) lIGHTs WITH PoWeR sUPPly In jUnCTIon boX Raise chair to highest position. Ensure power is disconnected to the chair. Remove existing power supply (note positions of wiring to board). Install new Helios compatible power supply. Disconnect power cable in PMU.
HelIos TRaCK UPGRaDe InsTRUCTIons Turn power off to track light. Remove existing light and column from trolley. Remove both end caps (2 screws a) and extrusion panels (outside covers, 3 screws b) from track. Remove trolley stops (C) from track (opposite end of the transformer). Slide trolley to end of track and unplug the power cable.
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HelIos TRaCK UPGRaDe InsTRUCTIons Countersink 4 holes 5/8” deep in pallet. See diagram below for hole locations. Mount Helios transformer box to pallet. Replace cable clamp and run NEW cable (supplied) from transformer to trolley. Reinstall inside cover. Reconnect main power to transformer via transformer terminal strip. Reinstall cover for transformer box.
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