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Amico AHM Installation Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Instructions Manual Adjustable Height Monitor (AHM) Arm...
  • Page 2 This Instruction Manual is your guide to ensure that you get the best performance out of the equipment. Amico Accessories is not responsible for any damage as a result of (but not limited to) abuse and other problems that may be a direct or indirect result of failure to comply with the instructions provided in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OSHPD Anchor Pre-Approval OPA-1743 Mounting to Hill-Rom Vertical Rail (with the G-Track Adapter (GTA)) Mounting to the VRS (Vertical Rail System)and the Ohmeda Rail 9-10 Mounting to the ARS (Amico Rail System) Section 3: Monitor Installation 12-18 Monitor Mounting Monitor Shelf: 3" (76.2 mm) Top/Back Mount, 5" (127 mm) Top/Back Mount and VESA Monitor Shelf: 6"...

  • Page 4: Section 1: Installation Preparation

    AHM arm Mounting adapter/plate (many options) and Monitor dependant hardware set Mounting shelf (0-9, W) Extension arm (optional) NOTE: Amico does not provide any display hardware, nor the tools necessary for assembly (All above in grey text). Amico Accessories Inc.

  • Page 5: Pre-Installation Information

    WARNING: VERIFY THE WEIGHT OF THE DEVICE TO BE MOUNTED. (AHM LCD AND PATIENT MONITOR ARMS ARE RATED AT 40 LBS (18.1 KG) OF LOAD, THIS RATING APPLIES TO ALL AHM WITH OR WITHOUT EXTENSIONS). (PLEASE REFER TO WEIGHT RATING LABEL, LOCATED EITHER ON THE TOP OR BOTTOM OF THE ARM ASSEMBLY, DEPENDING ON THE MODEL).

  • Page 6: Typical Installation Reference For Ahm

    Section 1: Installation Preparation Typical Installation Reference for AHM The diagram below illustrates the components referenced in relation to one another in the installation of the AHM Monitor Arm. Please follow the instructions outlined herein to ensure proper installation. AHM MONITOR ARM 1.

  • Page 7: Section 2: Installation On Rail Systems

    In compliance with standards established for the anchor and installation of instrument support systems by the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), Amico Accessories Inc. has obtained preapproval for MRS 19" (48.26 cm) Wall Channels or longer with extension arm. For proper installation requirements please refer to our OPA Document.

  • Page 8: Mounting To Hill-Rom Vertical Rail (With The G-Track Adapter (Gta))

    ACCESSORIES INC. FOR SPARE PARTS, 1-877-264-2697. 1. With the AHM arm locked in the highest vertical position, support the bottom of the arm and guide the head of the top screw into the opening of the rail (Figure 1). Ensure the flange on the GTA is properly aligned with the rail. Slide the GTA up so that the head of the bottom screw slides into the opening of the rail.

  • Page 9: Mounting To The Vrs (Vertical Rail System)And The Ohmeda Rail

    WARNING: To prevent the adapter from falling down the channel ensure that the screw knobs are fastened to the tightest possible position. After the installation, rotate the AHM arm side to side to verify that no movement is present between the adapters and the rail.
  • Page 10 Section 2: Installation on Rail Systems Mounting to the VRS (Vertical Rail System)and the Ohmeda Rail 1. Ensure the V-adapter (or the D-Adapter) is in the UNLOCKED position, and ensure the AHM arm is LOCKED in the highest vertical position.

  • Page 11: Mounting To The Ars (Amico Rail System)

    (Following step applies only to units to be mounted on a single rail) 3. Install the AHM arm by installing the ARS adapter attached to the AHM arm by angling the upper lip into the inside lip of the ARS rail, hold the tab on the ARS and push the ARS adapter into the rail. Once it is secure, release the tab ensure the support block is sitting flush and firmly against the wall (Figure 3).

  • Page 12: Section 3: Monitor Installation

    PLATE DOES NOT MATCH THE REQUIREMENT, PLEASE CONTACT AMICO ACCESSORIES INC., 1-877-264-2697. NOTE: Amico Accessories Inc. carries a variety of Mounting Shelves and adapters that attach to the AHM Arm. View the AHM Matrix on page 32 and 33 for more information.

  • Page 13: Monitor Shelf: 3" (76.2 Mm) Top/Back Mount, 5" (127 Mm) Top/Back Mount And Vesa

    3. Release the plunger and tighten the plastic screws by hand (Figure 4). 5" (127 mm) mounting shelf is shown above Front of the shelf Plunger released Plastic Screws Plunger pulled Mounting shelf Plunger Lock Figure 3 Figure 4 www.amico.com 13...

  • Page 14: Monitor Shelf: 6" (152.4 Mm) Drop On

    If the plunger does not lock automatically then lock the plunger manually by turning it. Tighten the locking screws by hand to the tightest possible position (Figure 2). Plunger Lock Mounting shelf Locking screws Mounting hole Mounting adapter plate Figure 1 Figure 2 Amico Accessories Inc.

  • Page 15: Monitor Shelf: Philips Intellivue

    NOTE: It is recommend to use M6 x 20 mm screws with thread locker or patched screws in order to eliminate possible dangers. 1. Attach the table top mount from Philips (not supplied by Amico) to the mounting shelf by securing the 3 screws through the shelf (Figure 2).

  • Page 16: Monitor Shelf: Welch Allyn

    (Figure 1). 2. Tighten the thumb screw to the tightest possible position (Figure 2). Thumb screw Thumb screw Front lip Figure 1 Figure 2 Amico Accessories Inc.

  • Page 17: Monitor Mounting: Vesa 75/100

    Section 3: Installation to Monitor and Accessory Monitor Mounting: VESA 75/100 WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE AHM ARM IS IN THE HIGHEST VERTICAL POSITION AND LOCKED BEFORE MOUNTING OR REMOVING DEVICES FROM THE FALCON WORKSTATION. NOTE: See page 29 for instructions on locking and unlocking the AHM Arm.

  • Page 18: Accessory Shelf: Disc

    Section 3: Installation to Monitor and Accessory Accessory Shelf: Disc NOTE: It is possible to attach accessories to the top or bottom side of the AHM Arm using this same mount (Figure 1). NOTE: Amico Accessories Inc. carries a variety of different accessories that attach to the head of the AHM Arm.

  • Page 19: Section 4: Adjustments

    To rotate at the end point (near wall), push on the side of the extension arm, near the mid-way point. (Figure 2) To rotate at the midway point, hold the extension arm with one hand and push on the side of the AHM arm with the mounted monitor in the direction desired (Figure 3).

  • Page 20: Monitor Tilt

    12 mm Socket Wrench Patient Monitor Allen Nut Shelf 1. To TIGHTEN the Tilt-Hinge (in order to set the desired tilt angle), TURN the Tilt-Setting Lever CLOCKWISE. [Turning the Lever COUNTER-CLOCKWISE will ENABLE tilt movement] Tighten Loosen Amico Accessories Inc.
  • Page 21 Step 3. Spring Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 4. Turn the 12 mm hex-nut CLOCKWISE using the 12 mm socket wrench (Figure 7) to tighten. Figure 7 5. Test to confirm the tilt-angle is secure. www.amico.com 21...

  • Page 22: Rotation (Monitor Head Side To Side)

    ACCESSORIES INC. AT 1-877-264-2697. 1. The mounted device rotates at the front of the arm. To rotate the device, push the corners of the device or the head while holding the AHM in place (Figure 1). Head Rotated (Figure 1) Portrait and Landscape Adjustment NOTE: It is recommended to make the adjustments with the monitor mounted.

  • Page 23: Portrait And Landscape Limiter

    THE RAIL OR MOUNTING THE DISPLAY TO THE AHM ARM. NOTE: The height locking lever is designed to stop all vertical movement of the AHM arm when it is in use. Loosen the lever to adjust the AHM arm vertically, and tighten when finished to lock the AHM arm.

  • Page 24: Attaching The Extension Arm

    1. Assemble the AHM arm extension in the following order from the top down: 1/2" (12.7 mm) bolt, bronze washer, bracket arm, metal washer in upper washer groove, AHM arm between the bracket, metal washer in lower washer groove, bracket arm, bronze washer, retaining nut (Figure 1).

  • Page 25: Counterbalance

    1. Once the monitor is securely installed, release the height lock and position the AHM arm to align the opening in the cover with the counter balance bolt. Tighten the locking lever again to lock the AHM arm (Figure 1).

  • Page 26: Counterbalance: Fail Safe Mode

    1. Slide out the monitor and the adapter plate from the AHM arm. 2. Release the locking lever and position the AHM arm to align the opening in the cover to the counter balance bolt. Tighten the locking lever again to lock the AHM arm.

  • Page 27: Cable Management: Ahm Arm

    (See figure 1-3). Edge Cable Cover Grooves Bottom side of the AHM Arm Figure 1 Figure 2 Cable Cover Edge Cable Guide Bottom view of the AHM Arm Figure 3 www.amico.com 27...

  • Page 28: Section 5: Troubleshooting, Maintenance And Product Classification

    Section 5: Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Product Classification Preventive Maintenance WARNING: AHM ARM REQUIRE PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE TO PERFORM OPTIMAL AND TO ACHIEVE ITS MAXIMUM OPERATION LIFE. WARNING: THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE IS A RECOMMENDATION AND NOT A STRICT SCHEDULE. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES SHOULD BE SHORTENED FOR AHM ARMS THAT SEE HEAVY USE.
  • Page 29 A) Check if the adapter plate and the monitor are securely attached. • Mounting shelves and drop on shelf (AHM-XX (0, 2, 6, 8, and 9)) - Ensure the screws are tight. Ensure the plunger is securely holding the adapter.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    • Shelf plunger pin does not engage • Plunger pin is locked Twist the plunger If the above solutions do not solve your symptoms or you are in need of parts/hardware, please contact Amico Accessories, 1-877-264-2697 Amico Accessories Inc.

  • Page 31: Cleaning

    Never submerge the arm and do not allow liquids to enter it. Wipe any cleaning agents off the arm immediately using a water-dampened cloth. Dry the arm thoroughly after cleaning. No Acetone No Trichloroethylene Acetone is a colorless, mobile, Trichloroethylene is a chlorinated flammable liquid hydrocarbon commonly used as an industrial solvent Acetone Trichloroethylene Figure 1 Figure 2 www.amico.com 31...

  • Page 32: Part Number Matrix

    30° tilt limit back mounts Amico Vertical Direct Mount 16" (40.6 cm) Extension Arm Accessory add on top Welch Allyn head with 30° tilt limit Datex/Ohmeda, Dovetail Direct Mount 5" (12.7 cm) Shelf for back mounts Amico Accessories Inc.
  • Page 33 Section 5: Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Product Classification Part Number Matrix AHM-LCD-XX-(C)-(Z) Color Track Adapter No Extension Arm White Monitor Channel 6" (15.2 cm) Extension Arm Black 9" (22.9 cm) Hill-Rom Vertical Extension Arm Direct Mount 12" (30.5 cm) Extension Arm...

  • Page 34: Warranty Information

    Amico Accessories Inc. will warrant its materials to be free from defect for an additional period of four (4) years, (five [5] years from the date of shipment). Within this period, Amico Accessories Inc. will replace any part which is proven to be defective, at no charge.
  • Page 36 Amico Accessories Inc. | 85 Fulton Way, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2N4, Canada Toll Free Tel: 1.877.264.2697 | Tel: 905.763.7778 | Fax: 905.763.8587 Email: info@amico-accessories.com | www.amico.com AMICO-AA-AHM-ADJUSTABLE-HEIGHT-PATIENT-MONITOR-ARM-MANUAL 05.17.2021...

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