5. CEILING MOUNT INSTALLATION
5.a. DROP CEILING APPLICATIONS
Many newer constructions use drop ceilings. Whenever this type of application is used, all supporting
structure and electrical service (115/230 VAC, 15A) is the customer's responsibility and must be completed
before the installation.
WARNING: THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR THE CEILING MOUNT AND WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
MUST BE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING A MINIMUM WEIGHT OF 220 LBS (100 kg) AND BE STABLE LATERALLY
AND VERTICALLY FREE FROM VIBRATION.
WARNING:
•
CEILING MOUNT, COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND MICROSCOPE TOGETHER CAN WEIGHTS APPROXIMATELY
UPTO 50 KG.
•
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY TWO (2) PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION.
PROCEDURE:
1.
Ensure that there is a 350mm diameter hole in the drop ceiling to
mount the master Ceiling plate.
Labomed Ceiling Mount system for wooden ceiling can be installed
2.
by fixing a flat wooden membrane at least 90mm thick to the joist
and then mount the Master Ceiling Plate to the wooden membrane
as shown in Fig. 8.
3.
Using the Paper template provided, mark the positions of the Eight
(8) mounting holes on wooden membrane referring figure.
4.
Drill Eight (8) 1/4" (6mm) pilot holes either direct into Joist or the
additional wooden membrane as per the roof available.
5.
Place a 10mm flat washer over each of the Eight M10 X 100mm hex
head lag screws.
Referring Flat side of Master Plate, line up the (6) holes with the
6.
pilot holes in the mounting surface Zand insert the hex head lag
screws into the holes.
Tighten the master Plate with a 17mm Hex Socket Spanner.
7.
8.
Position and align the ceiling Mount against the master plate and
insert 6 socket head bolts M12 X 40.
9.
Slightly Tighten all the bolts using Allen key 10mm.
10.
Use a level to ensure the column assembly is Levelled vertically.
Refer Section "Levelling the ceiling Mount system" to correct any
levelling concerns.
11.
After levelling the column. Tighten all 6 bolts to the full torque.
12.
Completing of all the procedure from 1 to 11 above is the
responsibility of the customer. Labomed representative will
complete rest of the microscope Installation after this.
13.
Power up the system with the cable provided. Make sure AC outlet
is hospital grade & grounded properly.
14.
Put the drop ceiling tile back into place.
6182001-795
Prima Pro
Normal Ceiling Mount
Fig. 8
Issue 1.0
Printed on Jan, 2024
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