Any images are intended merely as examples. Mounting results may look different. Types of warning information Type of risk! Shows a possibly risky situation. If the situation is not avoided, then death WARNING or serious injury may result. Note! Indicates important information or assistance! 4 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Correct use Correct use The U support system is used for supporting and routing all types of cable trays. Depending on the material and surface design, it can be used indoors and outdoors. The U support system is suitable for use at ambient temperatures of ‒20 °C to +120 °C.
System description U support systems for cable support structures comprise the light-duty US 3 system, the medium-duty US 5 system and the heavy-duty US 7 system. The different systems are designed for light, medium-weight and heavy loads. The U support systems can be used as ceiling suspension, floor stand-off or as construction profiles.
System description Component Function U support connect- Connection of U supports Head plates Mounting on with U support horizontal concrete ceiling Tab 1: System components Accessories 4 2 1 Earthing terminal Depending on the mounting situation, equipotential bonding with the over- all system may be required, see IEC 61537:2006.
1. Drill the anchor hole. 2. Blow out the anchor hole. 3. Knock in the bolt tie. 4. Push the system onto the bolt thread and fix with washers and nuts or combination nuts. 8 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Mounting system components Mounting the U hanging support Example: In combination with wall and support brackets and spacer. Fig 3: Mounting the U hanging support 1. Place the U hanging support on the bolt thread and screw together with washers and nuts. Fig 4: Mounting the spacer and wall/support brackets 2.
Example: In combination with hanging support and two wall and support brackets. Fig 6: Mounting the adapter head plate 1. Push the head plate over the U hanging support. 2. Place the mounted unit on the bolt thread and screw together with washers and nuts. 10 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Mounting system components Fig 7: Mounting the wall/support bracket 3. Insert the spacer into the U hanging support. 4. Screw two to the U hanging support with a bolt wall/support brackets and combination nut. 5. Attach the end cap. Mounting the head plate Example: In combination with U supports, mounted as a traverse.
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6. Shorten the U support as a transverse profile to the necessary length and push the U profile between U supports. 7. Connect the UP supports and U profile with bolts, washers and nuts. 8. Attach the end caps. 12 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Mounting system components Mounting the variable head plate Example: In combination with a U support and spacer. Fig 10: Mounting the variable head plate with U support 1. Place the variable head plate on the bolt thread and screw together with washers and nuts.
2. Align the variable wall bracket horizontally over the slot. 3. Screw the variable wall bracket tight. Fig 13: Mounting the cable tray on the variable wall bracket 4. Attach the cable tray and screw it tight with bolts, washers and nuts. 14 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Creating equipotential bonding Creating equipotential bonding Risk of electric shock! A lack of equipotential bonding can, in cases of damage, mean that parts WARNING of the U support system may be energised. If contact creates a conduct- ive connection, this can lead to fatal injuries. –...
Dismantling of all the elements of the U support systems takes place in the reverse order to mounting. Disposing of U support systems – Residual metal: As scrap metal – Packaging: As household waste Comply with the local waste disposal regulations. 16 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Technical data Designation Type Dimensions, mm Material Item no. US 3 hanging support US 3 K 20 FT 130 x 200 x 30 6342351 US 3 hanging support US 3 K 30 FT 130 x 300 x 30 6342353 US 3 hanging support...
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Technical data Designation Type Dimensions, mm Material Item no. End cap US 3 KS OR 55 x 35.5 x 25 6338458 U support connector VUS 3 FT 45 x 190 x 27.5 6018513 U support connector VUS 3 A2 45 x 190 x 27.5...
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Technical data Designation Type Dimensions, mm Material Item no. US 5 support US 5 70 FT 700 x 50 6340950 US 5 support US 5 80 FT 800 x 50 6340954 US 5 support US 5 90 FT 900 x 50 6340958 US 5 support US 5 100 FT...
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200 x 61 x 45 6018408 Spacer DSK 61 FT 80 x 61 x 40 6416519 Spacer DSK 61 A2 80 x 61 x 40 6416527 Spacer DSK 61 A4 80 x 61 x 40 6416533 20 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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Technical data Designation Type Dimensions, mm Material Item no. Head plate, light duty KU 7 FT 115 x 16 6349102 Head plate, heavy duty KU 7 NOX FT 200 x 120 6349056 Head plate, heavy duty KUS 7 A2 200 x 98.5 6349277 Head plate, variable KU 7 VQP FT...
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BW 80 55 FT 80 x 55 6019528 Legend G = Electrogalvanised A2 = Stainless steel F = Hot galvanised A4 = Stainless steel FS = Strip galvanised PE = Polyethylene FT = Hot-dip galvanised 22 | EN OBO Bettermann...
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Notes EN | 23 Mounting instructions, U support systems...
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