Burton AIM-50 User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
DOUBLE CEILING VERSION
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Installation Manual
AIM-50™Double Ceiling
The following models are covered in this manual:
A50 DC AIM-50™ Double Ceiling Version 120 V
A51 DC AIM-50™ Double Ceiling Version 100 V
A52 DC AIM-50™ Double Ceiling Version 240 V
A53 DC AIM-50™ Double Ceiling Version 230 V
This product was designed and assembled in the U.S.A. by
BURTON MEDICAL PRODUCTS CORP.
21100 Lassen St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
U.S.A.
Questions?
Tel. [phone]
[phone]
Fax [phone]
[phone]
www.burtonmedical.com
This manual to remain
with end user.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Symbols Used in This Manual............................................................................................................ 4
Transportation and Storage............................................................................................................... 4
Safety Precautions................................................................................................................................ 4
Assembly Preparations........................................................................................................................ 4
Support and Anchorage...................................................................................................................... 5
Mounting Height................................................................................................................................... 5
Range of Motion ................................................................................................................................... 6
Unpacking and Inspection................................................................................................................... 7
Double Ceiling Version Installation ........................................................................................................ 8
Ceiling Support Structure .................................................................................................................. 8
Installing the Junction Box.................................................................................................................. 8
Installing the Ceiling Casting.............................................................................................................. 8
Installing the Down Tube ................................................................................................................... 9
Connecting Power ............................................................................................................................. 11
Installing Wall Switch......................................................................................................................... 13
Installing the Extender Arms with Spring Arm............................................................................ 14
Mounting the Light Heads ................................................................................................................ 15
Final Testing ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Adjusting Arm Tension..................................................................................................................... 17
Cutting the Down Tube ................................................................................................................... 17
Static Inspection ................................................................................................................................. 18
Declaration of Acceptance............................................................................................................... 18
Equipment Anchorage Diagrams ................................................................................................... 19
This manual contains detailed information on the above, but responsibility for effective installation
ultimately rests with skilled and qualified contractors. Products should at all times be handled by
qualified staff; it is the responsibility of the user to ensure this is the case.

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the AIM-50™ Examination Light!
The installation manual gives instructions on how to install the AIM-50™ Examination Light,
Double Ceiling Version. For instructions on operation, maintenance and further description of the
product please refer to the Operation & Maintenance manual furnished with the product.
Please read these installation instructions very carefully and follow the safety instructions and
requirements.
This product was designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. by:
Burton Medical Products
21100 Lassen Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
U.S.A.
Questions?
Tel: [phone]
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
[phone]
www.burtonmedical.com
Copyright © 2008 Burton Medical Products

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Symbols Used in This Manual
WARNING Disregarding this instruction can present the risk of a serious or fatal
injury.
CAUTION Disregarding this instruction can result in injury and damage to property.
IMPORTANT Provides usage tips and useful information.
Transportation and Storage
The following storage conditions apply:
•Temperature: 0º - 70º C (32º - 158º F)
•Relative humidity: 10 - 75 % (no condensation)
•Air pressure: 500 - 1060 hPa
Store all packaged product in closed or covered spaces. Thereafter, the values of the operating
conditions in the Operations and Maintenance manual apply.
Safety Precautions
WARNING Failure to properly follow installation and preventive maintenance
instructions may result in mechanical failure.
WARNING Before undertaking any work, ensure that the branch circuit power is off
and secured from accidentally being switched on again.
NOTE This light should only be installed by a qualified electrical contractor.
NOTE
It is the responsibility of the customer and the certified installation
contractor to make sure the supporting wall / ceiling and the anchoring
is safe, adequately strong and in compliance with all applicable building
codes. (See: Static inspection on page 18 and the section Support and
Anchorage below.)
Assembly Preparations
Tools and Accessories Required:
•Drill
•Hacksaw
•Level
•9/16” (14,3 mm) open-end wrench (or adjustable wrench)
•Wire cutter/stripper
•Allen key (3/32 in / 2,4 mm), 3/16 Hex
•Screwdriver, small flat-blade
•Wire nuts and wiring for supply connections

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Support and Anchorage
To prevent sway and provide proper support of the light, the ceiling mount must be attached to a
structurally-sound ceiling. Most ceilings will require additional reinforcing to hold the light. It is
the responsibility of the customer and the installing contractor to provide the safe reinforcement
needed to meet local and state building codes of each installation. A typical reinforcement consists
of a ¼” steel plate, the bottom surface of which is flush with the inside surface of the finished
ceiling (e.g., acoustical tile) and connected firmly to the structural ceiling. Sway braces (e.g., made
of angle iron) are recommended when there is more than 12” between the structural and finished
ceilings. Make certain the installed plate is level, or the arm(s) may “drift”. Equipment anchorage
diagrams are supplied with these instructions to help with the installation (see page 19). The
diagrams were prepared by a California-licensed Structural Engineer. If the lights are installed
accordingly, the systems will meet requirements of the State Seismic Codes.
Mounting Height
The proper height of the light should be set by the end user. This depends on the ceiling height, the
height of the examination tables, types of procedures and the user’s preferences. (See Figure 1 on
page 6.) Due to the large vertical range of the light head (Approx. 41 in / 1040 mm), the standard
16 in down tube will fit most normal ceiling heights. The following table gives some
recommendations and shows the range of the light with the different length down tubes.
Ceiling height Down tube Pivot point 1Lower limit
Light head
Higher limit
Light head
8.0 ft (96 in)
2438 mm Standard 12 in 25 ft-8 in 1633 mm
3 ft-6 in
975 mm
7 ft-0 in
2030 mm
8.5 ft (102 in)
2591 mm Standard 16 in 5 ft-10 in 1786 mm
3 ft-8 in
1128 mm
7 ft-2 in
2183 mm
9.0 ft (108in)
2743 mm Standard 16 in 6 ft-4 in 1938 mm
4 ft-2 in
1280 mm
7 ft-8 in
2335 mm
10.0 ft (120in)
3048 mm
Standard 16 in 7 ft-4 in
2243 mm
5 ft-2 in
1585 mm
8 ft-8 in
2640 mm
20 in 37 ft-0 in
2141 mm
4 ft-10 in
1483 mm
8 ft-4 in
2538 mm
11.0 ft (132in)
3353 mm 42 in 36 ft-2 in
1887 mm
4 ft-0 in
1229 mm
7 ft-6 in
2284 mm
12.0 ft (144in)
3658 mm 42 in 37 ft-2 in
2192 mm
5 ft-0 in
1534 mm
8 ft-6 in
2589 mm
1Distance from the floor to the pivot point of the spring arm.
2Cut the standard down tube (from the top) and drill three new holes. See instructions on page 17
3Contact Burton to obtain a 20” or a 42” Down Tube.

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Range of Motion
Figure 1: Range of motion shown for 9 ft ceiling and 16 inch down tube.

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Unpacking and Inspection
Carefully unpack the cartons and match the parts received with the parts list enclosed.
Before Reporting Shortages:
1. Be sure you have received the correct number of boxes, cartons, etc., as shown on
the bill of lading.
2. Check the entire shipment against the enclosed packing slip.
3. Items indicated in the column headed “Back Order” are not included in the shipment
and will follow later.
4. Be sure that nothing has been removed from the cartons before they are checked by the
individual in charge.
5. Empty all boxes completely, open all inside containers, and examine all packing material to
ensure small articles are not overlooked.
If a Shortage or Damage Occurs:
1. You, the receiver, not Burton, are responsible for filing any claim(s) with the delivering carrier
within five (5) days after receipt of the shipment.
2. If damage or shortage occurs in transit, the delivering carrier is required by law to make
notation of a shortage or damage. This notation is to be made on the bill of lading.
3. If, in your opinion, there may be concealed damage, an agent from the delivering carrier is
obligated to make an inspection after the goods are unpacked.
4. Do not destroy packing material until after the agent has made out his report.
5. All claims must be made to the carrier, not Burton.
6. Written authorization must be obtained from Burton before merchandise can be returned.

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Double Ceiling Version Installation
Ceiling Support Structure
The engineer of record for the building shall provide a support structure designed to support
weights and forces shown on the Equipment Anchorage Diagrams on page 19. When the support
structure is in place the static inspection sheet on page 18 should be filled out and stored for future
reference.
Installing the Junction Box
The junction box should normally be placed on top of the support structure. Make sure the screw
holes on the junction box plate correspond to the holes in the ceiling casting. When the ceiling
plate is installed, the bolts will also hold the junction box.
If there isn’t space for the junction box on top of the support structure, another suitable location in
the ceiling can be used. It is also possible to use a different junction box if that is more convenient.
See wiring diagram on page 11:
Switch wiring (contractor-supplied) must be minimum AWG 18 from the switch to the terminal
block. Wiring and conduit must meet the NEC, local, and national fire protection codes.
Installing the Ceiling Casting
Note: Illustration is for single ceiling version, so only one transformer and a smaller terminal block is shown.
1. The static inspection sheet on page 18 has to be filled out and signed by a certified engineer or
Construction Authority before mounting the ceiling casting.

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2. Mount the ceiling casting to the support structure. Make sure the hole in the ceiling casting
above the terminal block aligns with the hole in the junction box. Use three (3) 3/8” bolts, plain
washers, split lockwashers, and nuts in a triangular pattern. See Equipment Anchorage
Diagrams on page 19 for details.
Installing the Down Tube
NOTE
The down tube is pre-cut and pre-drilled at the factory and will suite most
exam rooms with a ceiling height of 8-0 ft. See the section “Mounting Height”
on page 5 for further advice.
NOTE Be certain to slide the bell housing and locking ring on the down tube before
inserting the down tube into the ceiling casting.
1. Slide the locking ring and the bell housing onto the down tube.

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Note: Illustration is for single ceiling version, so only one transformer and a smaller terminal block is shown.
2. Assemble the down tube by sliding it up the center hole in the ceiling casting. Position the tube
so that the lower hole (A) in the down tube is matching to the upper hole (B) in the ceiling
casting. First fasten the upper set-screw, which is a dog-point screw. (Make sure it fully engages
the matching hole in the down tube.) Then fasten the lower setscrew. Use Loctite®
Threadlocker or similar adhesive on the screws to prevent them from becoming loose.
3. Approximately 1 inch of the down tube should be showing above the ceiling plate. A hole
through the down tube will be accessible. Put the clevis pin (B) into the hole. Secure the clevis
pin with the hairpin (A).
4. Feed the wires coming up out of the down tube back down through the hole in the ceiling
casting (C). The wires from the wall switch should also go through this hole.

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Connecting Power
1. The branch power from the wall switch should now be connected to the terminal block, which
is pre-mounted on the ceiling casting. To insert wires into the terminal block use the technique
shown on the illustration to the right.
2. Wire the ceiling light as shown in the illustration above.
Notes:
•The above illustration shows the view looking up toward the ceiling casting.
•Only installation connections are shown. For a complete wiring diagram, please refer to
the Operation & Maintenance manual.
•The switches are shown out of place for clarity. In reality, the wires to/from the switches
will be coming from the junction box where the power input is shown.
The terminal block is marked with letters and numbers as follows:
Wires from down tube (to lights):
•Connect the green ground wire to the green terminal block.
•Connect the two wires from switch one to terminals marked “A”.
•Connect the two wires from switch two to terminals marked “B”.

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3. Push the bell housing and the lock ring up until it covers the ceiling casting. Tighten the two
set-screws on the lock ring using an Allen key (3/32 in / 2,4 mm).

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Installing Wall Switch
Note: There is one wall switch for each light head. Both wall switches must be supplied from one
branch circuit.
115V / 120V version: Install the wall switch that is furnished with the product to a standard
junction box per local codes. The wires that go to the light fixture are labeled “to light fixture”.
100V / 230V / 240V versions: Install the wall switch per local codes. Wall switch is not furnished
with the product.
1. The branch circuit wiring is to be connected to the switches. Use appropriate wiring and
conduit from the branch circuit breaker box to the switch junction box.
2. Connect ground wire from face plate to ground.

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Installing the Extender Arms With Spring Arm
WARNING
Danger of injury
If the washer is not installed, the retaining ring can loosen over time.
The light fixture can then fall and cause serious injury. Always install the
washer with the retaining ring.
WARNING -
Electrical shock
The entire support system can become electrified if the power cables
are damaged at the plug. The voltage can pose a danger to life. Install the
plug carefully.
1. Unscrew the cross-slotted (Phillips) screw (a).
2. Remove the plug cap (b) from one arm.
3. Slide the arm onto the shaft of the double transition (d).
4. Place the washer (c) on the shaft and install the retaining ring (e).
5. Check the retaining ring (e) is seated into groove on (d).
6. Make sure the arm assembly is seated firmly on the shaft.
7. Insert the safety screw (f) through the hole and thread into the shaft (d) using the included 2.5
mm hex key.
8. Make sure the screw is fully seated against the shaft (d). The arm should rotate smoothly.
9. Insert the plug cap (b) into the shaft until it locks into position.
10.Refasten the cross-slotted (Phillips) screw (a) to secure the plug cap (b).
11.Repeat steps 1-10 for the second arm.

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Mounting the Light Heads
WARNING
Danger of injury
The spring arm, when pressed downwards, can spring upwards and result
in injuries. During the installation of the light head, no one should be
present within swiveling range of the spring arm.
CAUTION
Danger of injury Key must be properly installed to avoid safety hazard.
Figure 1 Figure 2
1. Figure 1 above shows the correct orientation of the spring arm to the light head.
2. Loosen the brake screw (b) and remove the protective cover (d) only.
3. Rotate the collar (c) 180º so that the slot in the collar aligns with the slot in the spring arm (a)
illustrated in the lower right of figure 2.
4. Unite the electrical connectors.
Figure 3 Figure 4
5. Make sure the plastic bearing (i) is on the yoke and there is grease in the groove (h). The
connectors are not shown in figure 3.

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6. After the connectors are mated, push the yoke into the spring arm.
7. Put the key (e) completely into the slot (a), so that the key is engaged into the yoke groove (h).
See figure 4.
Figure 5
8. Rotate the collar (c) 180 degrees as shown in figure 5.
9. Before installing the brake screw (b), check the attachment of the light head by pulling
and rotating it at the same time. The light head should rotate smoothly and not pull out of the
arm.
Figure 6
10. Thread the brake screw (b) into the collar as shown in figure 6 and tighten it until the rotating
joint has the desired friction.

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Final Testing
Turn the individual wall switches on to check proper operation.
The arm system should swing easily within the range of motion as illustrated on page 6.
Adjusting Arm Tension
The spring inside the arm is pre-adjusted at the factory. If, however, the light head drifts up or
down, please refer to the Operation & Maintenance manual for guidance on how to adjust it.
Cutting the Down Tube
If shortening the down tube is required, the following procedure applies:
1. Cut the down tube from the top to the appropriate length (the top of the down tube has 3
holes, the bottom has 6 holes ).
2. Drill new holes on the top of the down tube according to the drawing below.

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Static Inspection
NOTE: The static (structural) inspection must be carried out before installing the wall
mount or ceiling casting.
•The strength of the construction must be designed, checked and certified by a structural
engineer.
•The respective regional construction regulations that apply must be followed.
•If an erroneous hole is drilled by mistake (e.g. drilling of a reinforcement rod) the
structural engineer who is responsible for the installation must be contacted, since
adequate static load distribution in the ceiling may have been jeopardized.
Declaration of Acceptance:
I hereby certify that the supporting wall/ceiling and the anchoring of the AIM-50™ suspension
system is safe and adequately strong.
Project: __________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
Anchoring (please check the one that is applicable):
- with counter-plate
- other
Location: __________________________________
__________________________________
Signature/Stamp (Structural Engineer / Construction Authority)