Dr. Mach Soloflex User manual

Ceiling and wall attachment Dr. Mach
Lamps and Engineering
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MO OU UN NT TI IN NG G I IN NS ST TR RU UC CT TI IO ON NS S
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Ce ei il li in ng g a at tt ta ac ch hm me en nt t W Wa al ll l a at tt ta ac ch hm me en nt t
Applies to: Soloflex
Triaflex
Trigenflex
Quintaflex
Mach 120
Mach 130
Mach M3
Mach M5
Mach 380
Mach 400
Mach 500
Tool and instrument trays
Dr. Mach GmbH u. Co., Flossmannstrasse 28, D-85560 Ebersberg
Tel.: [phone], Fax [phone]
Internet: www.dr-mach.com, E-mail: [email protected]
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These mounting instructions must be kept together
with the lamp’s operating instructions for reference.
General instructions
All Dr. Mach lamps are supplied with a flange with
a graduated circle diameter 270mm and six bores
diameter 15mm. The flange supports the vertical
suspension tube. It is attached to the solid ceiling
by means of a ceiling anchorage ring.
Remark: The ceiling anchorage ring has to be
ordered separately!
The ceiling anchorage ring has six precisely posi-
tioned threaded bolts M12. It makes it possible to
fasten and adjust the lamp without causing dust or
dirt after all building work has been completed. The
use of a ceiling anchorage ring is necessary in all
cases of ceiling attachments.
During mounting, take care to ensure that neither
the flange nor the attachment elements are in con-
tact with reinforcement components of the solid
ceiling.
In view of the slight weight of the Dr. Mach lamps,
it is not fundamentally necessary to drill through
the ceiling and use a counter-plate. Ceiling an-
chorage rings can be attached without any prob-
lems to ceilings in the concrete strength class
greater than or equal to B25, using safety dowels
M8.
Depending on the stability of the location, it may be
necessary to use a counter-plate for the wall at-
tachment.
The forces arising when the widely extending ar-
ticulated arms tilt, do make it necessary to drill very
carefully with a certified hammer drill, paying close
attention to the drilling tolerances.
The suspension tube of the lamp or lamp combina-
tion must be adjusted vertically to prevent the lamp
body from moving. For this purpose the M12
counter nuts on the attaching bolts must be ad-
justed accordingly.
In case of false ceilings, the suspension tubes for
all lamps can be mounted directly through to the
solid ceiling. The opening required for this purpose
can be closed once the work has been completed,
using the canopy diameter 450mm or a covering
plate.
When using an intermediate flange (preferably for
spaces exceeding 400mm and for room heights
exceeding 4050mm), the length of the intermediate
flange is to be measured to the lower edge of the
false ceiling.
Also in this case a ceiling anchorage ring has to be
used for fixation.
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List of contents
1. Mounting layout ceiling attachment .......................................................................... Page 6
2. Ceiling attachment.................................................................................................... Page 7
2.1 Preparatory work on the ceiling ......................................................................... Page 7
2.1.1 Setting the safety dowels .......................................................................... Page 7
2.1.2 Mounting the ceiling anchorage ring
to the solid ceiling ...................................................................................... Page 7
2.2 Pre-mounting of the ceiling flange and suspension tube................................... Page 8
2.2.1 Aluminium cast flange and suspension tube ∅50mm.............................. Page 8
2.2.2 Flange tube ∅70mm and suspension tube ∅50mm ............................... Page 9
2.2.3 Light-weighted central axis
(connection which can turn through 360°) ................................................. Page 10
2.2.4 Ceiling attachments and room heights...................................................... Page 11
2.3 Mounting the flange and suspension tube to the ceiling.................................... Page 13
3. Mounting layout wall attachment .............................................................................. Page 15
4. Wall attachment........................................................................................................ Page 16
4.1 Preparatory work on the wall ............................................................................. Page 16
4.2 Mounting the wall bearing.................................................................................. Page 17
4.2.1 Wall attachment, room heights.................................................................. Page 18
4.3 Installing the extension arm stop (surcharge).................................................... Page 19
5. Electrical connection ................................................................................................ Page 20
5.1 Preparing the electrical connection.................................................................... Page 21
5.2 Electrical connection for lamps with external transformer ................................. Page 21
5.2.1 Ceiling lamps with external transformer .................................................... Page 21
5.2.2 Wall lamps with external transformer ........................................................ Page 22
5.2.3 Lamps with regulating transformer............................................................ Page 23
5.3 Wiring diagrams................................................................................................. Page 24
6. Mounting the articulated arms .................................................................................. Page 25
6.1 Ceiling attachment............................................................................................. Page 25
6.1.1 Mounting the extension arm...................................................................... Page 25
6.1.2 Removing the lateral covering plates ........................................................ Page 25
6.1.3 Electrical connection ................................................................................. Page 26
6.2 Wall attachment................................................................................................. Page 27
6.3 Mounting the spring arms .................................................................................. Page 27
6.3.1 Mounting the standard spring arm ............................................................ Page 27
6.3.2 Mounting the Space spring arm ................................................................ Page 28
6.3.3 Mounting the central spring arm................................................................ Page 29
7. Mounting the lamp / the end device ......................................................................... Page 30
7.1 Mounting at the standard spring arm................................................................. Page 30
7.2 Mounting at the Space spring arm..................................................................... Page 32
7.3 Mounting at the central spring arm .................................................................... Page 33
8. Adjusting the mobility ............................................................................................... Page 35
8.1 Adjusting the mobility at the ceiling attachment................................................. Page 35
8.2 Adjusting the spring force .................................................................................. Page 36
8.2.1 Standard-spring arm ................................................................................. Page 36
8.2.2 Space spring arm ...................................................................................... Page 37
8.2.3 Central spring arm..................................................................................... Page 37
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8.3 Height adjustment ............................................................................................. Page 39
8.3.1 Standard-spring arm ................................................................................. Page 39
8.3.2 Space spring arm...................................................................................... Page 40
8.3.3 Central spring arm .................................................................................... Page 40
9. Maintenance ............................................................................................................ Page 41
10. CE –mark ............................................................................................................... Page 41
11. Spare parts ............................................................................................................ Page 42
12. Spare parts list ....................................................................................................... Page 45
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Static inspection
Note:
The static (structural) inspection must be carried out before the installation of the
ceiling or wall anchorage!
- 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 a wrong hole is drilled by mistake, e.g. drilling of a reinforcement rod, the structural engi-
neer who is responsible must be contacted, since adequate static load distribution in the cei-
ling may have been endangered.
Declaration of acceptance:
It is hereby certified that the supporting ceiling / wall and the ceiling anchoring / wall anchoring
is safe and adequately strong.
Project: ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Anchoring (please check the one that is applicable)
- with dowels authorized by construction authority
- with counter-plate
- other
Location: ____________________________________________
Signature / Stamp: (structural engineer / construction authority)
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1. Mounting layout
Ceiling attachment
Ceiling anchorage ring
Intermediate flange (option)
Flange
Canopy
Suspension tube with axis
Bracket
Levelling washer (Remark!)
Gib washer 1x
Circlip 1x
Spring arm
OT -lamp
Remark:
One levelling washer is always necessary.
If the distance between bracket and spring arm is too big, use the second levelling washer.
The circlip (Seegerring) must be easy to mount and has to snap in. It should turn easily in the groove.
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2. Ceiling attachment
2.1 Preparatory work on the ceiling
2.1.1 Setting the safety dowels
Attention:
Lamps, ceiling anchorage rings and intermediate flanges may only be attached to a ceiling of
concrete strength class greater than or equal to B25. In case of light-weight ceiling coverings,
the dowel anchor must be sunk completely into the concrete. To bridge this space use long
threaded bolts for attaching the ceiling tube.
In addition, take care that neither suspension tube nor attaching elements come into contact
with reinforcement components of the solid ceiling.
The lamp weight and the tilt of the long articulated arm(s) require that this work is performed
meticulously. This refers particularly to the use of a certified hammer drill and to observe the
drilling tolerances.
2.1.2 Mounting the ceiling anchorage ring to the solid ceiling
The scope of supply includes:
1 attachment set, consisting of:
• Six safety dowels Fischer FHA 12/50 galZn
• Mounting data Fischer
• Bore template
To attach the ceiling anchorage ring to a solid ceil-
ing proceed as follows:
• Drill the bore holes according to the figure di-
ameter 12mm and at least 100mm deep with a
certified hammer drill, using the enclosed bore
template. You can also use the ceiling anchor-
age ring as a template. In this case a second
person may be needed to assist.
• Insert the safety dowels through the bores of
the ceiling anchorage ring in such a way, that
the washers lie flat to the ring.
• Tighten the screws carefully using a torque
wrench (25Nm).
Light-weight ceiling panelling with a maximum
thickness of 30mm can be bridged using the en-
closed safety dowels. For panelling thicker than
30mm, it is necessary to remove the panelling be-
fore mounting.
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2.2 Pre-assembly of the ceiling flange and suspension tube
and installing the electrical connections
The length of the suspension tube is adjusted to the required room height with a clearance height of at
least 200cm under the lamp.
2.2.1 Aluminium cast flange and suspension tube ∅50mm
For the double models, slide the canopy (if not divided) and the ring over the corresponding suspension
tube before mounting the ceiling bearing. This step is not necessary for the single models as the canopy
can be slid into place after mounting the suspension to the ceiling.
Standard version
The diagram shows the single model and applies in
the same way to the double and triple models.
• Cable or cord showing out the suspension tube
is to be pushed carefully into the ceiling flange
together with the suspension tube.
• Push the suspension tube upwards until the
safety pin 1can be pushed through the cross
bores of the suspension tube.
• Then pull the suspension tube down until the
safety pin 1lies in recess Aof the ceiling
flange.
• Then secure the connection with six screws 2
and washers 3to prevent wobbling. If not pos-
sible, turn suspension tube by 180°.
• Pull the cable or cord through the bore 4as
shown in the diagram.
Note:
The suspension tube is delivered with pre-
mounted retaining ring for the ceiling canopy.
Each connection journal is also equipped
with:
• 2 spacer rings
• 1 gib ring
• 1 circlip (Seegerring)
1
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2.2.2 Flange tube ∅70mm
When necessary (in case of very high rooms or heavy lightning systems) a welded construction is used in
which the ceiling flange is welded to a tube. Also for double and triple types, slide the canopy (if not di-
vided) and the ring over the flange tube before mounting the suspension tube.
Standard version
The diagram shows the triple model and applies in
the same way to the single and double models.
• Cable or cord showing out the suspension tube
is to be pushed carefully into the ceiling flange
together with the suspension tube.
• Push the suspension tube down until the safety
bolt 1can be pushed through bore Bof the
flange pipe into the cross bores of the suspen-
sion tube.
• Then pull the suspension tube down until the
safety bolt lies in recess Aof the ceiling flange.
• Then secure the connection with six counter-
sunk screws M6x16 2(tool: hexagonal socket
wrench) to prevent wobbling. If not possible,
turn suspension tube by 180°.
• Pull the cable or cord through the bore 4as
shown in the diagram.
• Fix the covers 5on screws 2.
• Put the two covers on the bores B.
The table on page 9 shows the recommended dis-
tance between floor and suspension tube.
Please check this distance when mounting the
lamp.
Note:
The suspension tube is delivered with pre-
mounted retaining ring for the ceiling canopy.
Each connection journal is also equipped
with:
• 2 spacer rings
• 1 gib ring
• 1 circlip (Seegerring)
2 5
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2.2.3 Light weighted central axis (connection which can turn through 360°)
The pre-assembly instructions given on chapter 3.2 also apply here.
Double model (can turn through 360°)
The suspension tubes which can turn through 360°
are supplied ready mounted and wired. The length
is usually already adjusted according to the room
height.
Before mounting, check that the six threaded pins A
of the pre-assembled connections are properly
fixed.
Xplugger pin for articulated arm
(see remark at the mounting instructions for ar-
ticulated arms on page 18).
Triple model (can turn through 360°)
See above.
Instructions for replacing
the sliding contact set
(only when required)
• Loosen cover 1 and swivel away to the
side.
• Loosen the four threaded pins M8 4, so
that the coupling journal 5 is loose.
• Take off safety plate 2.
• Loosen sliding contact set 3.
• Remove together coupling journal 5 and
sliding contact set.
• Replace sliding contact set.
• Remount in reverse order.
Note:
This procedure is basically the same for the
triple and double bracket, apart from more
constricted space in the double bracket.
Bremsen
M8x12
DIN 915
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2.2.4 Ceiling attachments and room heights
Ceiling attachments
Featured examples (selection)
1 Single suspension tube with aluminium cast
flange and ceiling anchorage ring
2 Double standard axis with welded flange tube
and ceiling anchorage ring
3 Double light weighted central axis, can be
turned through 360°, with welded flange tube
and ceiling anchorage ring
4 Triple light weighted central axis with welded
flange tube, intermediate flange and ceiling
anchorage ring
H = room height
Clearance upper edge floor – lower edge solid
ceiling
h = prescribed distance upper edge floor to lower
edge suspension tube as specified for the par-
ticular lamp
L = length of suspension tube respectively entire
suspension device (ceiling anchorage ring + in-
termediate flange + suspension tube)
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Room heights H single lamps
Lamps
Hmin*
depending on
ceiling attachment
Hmin**
depending on
lamp head
Mach 120 2450 2575
Mach 120F 2450 2575
Soloflex 2450 2570
Soloflex with handle sleeve 2450 2630
Mach 130 2450 2625
Mach 130 -ster. handle sleeve 2450 2625
Triaflex 2450 2580
Triaflex with cardan bow 2450 2630
Trigenflex 2450 2760
Quintaflex 2450 2825
Mach M3 2450 2862
Mach 380 2450 2862
Mach 400 2450 2897
Mach 500 2450 2867
Tool and instrument trays 2450 2680
* Min. room height in the case of ceiling attachment with shortest suspension tube (180mm)
** Min. room height in case of clearance height of 2000mm under the handle of the lamp
Room heights H single lamps – low room height
Lamps Hmin*
depending on ceiling attachment
Soloflex with turned joint 2450
Triaflex with turned joint 2450
Trigenflex with fully cardanic joint 2450
Trigenflex with central spring arm 2450
Quintaflex with central spring arm 2450
Mach M3 with central spring arm 2450
Mach 380 with central spring arm 2450
Mach 400 with Space-arm 2520
Mach 500 with Space-arm 2520
* Min. room height in the case of ceiling attachment with shortest suspension tube (180mm)
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2.3 Mounting the flange and the suspension tube to the ceiling
Before mounting the flange and the suspension tube, assembly work on the ceiling (setting the dowels or
mounting the ceiling anchorage ring and possibly mounting the intermediate flange) must be completed
and all pre-assembly work finished.
Type with ceiling anchorage ring
• Screw three nuts B(each 120°) to the plate of
the ceiling anchorage ring, holding the other
three nuts 0,5cm away from the plate, unscrew
nuts A.
• Position six washers Cand six insulating wash-
ers Don the flange.
• Position the flange with suspension tube on the
threaded bolts and adjust it to the required
height using three nuts Aand washers C, insu-
lating washers D, and retaining washers E
(each 120°).
Note: Washers C, insulating washers D and
retaining washers E must be put on the
flange in the same order as shown in the
figure.
• The three-point mounting allows a simple verti-
cal adjustment of the suspension tube.
Vertical adjustment is very important and
must be carried out with great care.
If the flange with suspension tube is not in the cor-
rect vertical setting, the support arms of the lamp do
not remain precisely in the proper position, they
could turn away and would therefore require exces-
sive braking.
• Then position from above all six nuts Bgently
against the flange.
• Screw on the remaining three nuts Awith
washers C, insulating washers Dand retaining
washers Eand tighten all six nuts equally
cross-wise with a torque wrench (25 Nm).
Note: Washers C, insulating washers D and
retaining washers E must be put on the
flange in the same order as shown in the
figure.
• Verify balance with a spirit-level.
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Type with ceiling anchorage ring and
intermediate flange
• Screw three nuts G(each 120°) to the plate of
the ceiling anchorage ring, the other three 1cm
away from the plate, unscrew nuts F.
• Position the intermediate flange on the
threaded bolts and adjust it to the required
height using three nuts Fand washers H.
• Then position all six nuts Ggently against the
intermediate flange from above.
• Screw on the remaining three nuts Fwith
washers Hand tighten all six nuts equally
cross-wise with a torque wrench (25 Nm).
• Verify balance with a spirit-level.
For mounting the flange to the intermediate
flange proceed as described at the design with
ceiling anchorage ring.
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3. Mounting layout
Wall attachment
Circlip
Bracket
Levelling washer (Remark!)
Levelling washer
Wall bearing
Spring arm
OT -lamp
Remark:
One levelling washer is always necessary.
If the distance between wall bracket and spring arm is too big, use the second levelling washer.
The circlip (Seegerring) must be easy to mount and has to snap in. It should turn easily in the groove.
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4. Wall attachment
4.1 Preparatory work on the wall
Fastening with tubular dowel
• Using the enclosed template, mark the bore-
holes at the proper height (depending on the
lamp type) precisely perpendicular.
• Drill or chisel out a hole ∅25mm (or slightly
larger) 100mm deep.
• Cement or grout in the tubular dowel flush with
the wall or slightly deeper and let it set well
(keep strictly to the 190mm spacing and per-
pendicular position).
Fastening with counter-plate
Depending on the stability of the location, it may be
necessary to use a counter-plate for the wall at-
tachment.
• Ascertain the exact position of the OT-lamp-
• In the case of a fixed connection, lay the elec-
trical cable.
• Stick the supplied drilling template to the wall.
• Drill the two holes ∅12mm and 190mm apart.
When drilling, keep as closely as possible to the
spacing between the holes. The counter-plate
can be mounted with variations of up to 20mm.
Electrical connection is carried out later using a 2m
long cable provided by Dr. Mach with shock-proof
plug on the wall arm.
It is important to check whether there is an appro-
priate plug socket in the vicinity.
If the lamp is to be connected directly, the mains
connection must be located between the two fixing
screws (see section showing electrical connection).
Follow any directions given by the technical
staff!
Mounting height
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4.2 Mounting the wall bearing
For mounting the wall bearing proceed as follows:
Fastening with tubular dowel
• Screw tight the wall bearing with two M10x35
screws (having first pushed the washer of
∅10mm and the plastic cover washer on the
screw).
• Place cover 1, cover 2and cap 3in position in
such a way that they engage in the locks.
Fastening with counter-plate
• Fix the wall bearing, push through the M10
threaded rods and screw on the wall bracket
and counter-plate using bolts and hexagonal
nuts (if necessary, weld the hexagonal nuts to
the counter-plate).
• Place cover 1, cover 2 and cap 3 in position in
such a way that they engage in the locks.
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4.2.1 Wall attachment, room heights
Wall attachment
70
X to the lower bore for wall bearin
g
400
(
-50mm tolerance
)
160
2000
lower edge handle sleeve- upper edge spring arm 3
0
Room heights H wall attachments
Lamps
Lower bore for
wall bearing
(min.)
Hmin, so the spring
arm can be adjusted
Hmin for passing
height of at least
2000mm
Mach 120 2005 2575 2450
Mach 120F 2005 2575 2450
Soloflex 2000 2570 2450
Soloflex with handle sleeve 2060 2630 2470
Mach 130 2055 2625 2465
Mach 130 –ster. handle sleeve 2055 2625 2465
Triaflex 2010 2580 2450
Triaflex with cardan bow 2060 2630 2470
Trigenflex 2190 2760 2600
Quintaflex 2255 2825 2665
Mach M3 2292 2862 2702
Mach 380 2292 2862 2702
Tool and instrument trays 2110 2680 2480
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4.3 Installing the extension arm stop
(surcharge)
Note:
The stop is supplied with a plastic cover with
cut-out.
The upper plastic cover of the wall bearing is no
longer required and may be discarded
• Remove and discard the upper plastic cover 1
of the wall bearing.
• Insert the extension arm stop 2into the two
grooves 3of the wall bearing as shown in the
figure.
• Check the extension arm stop 2 for firm seat-
ing.
• Install and engage the supplied plastic cover
with cut-out 4.
• Check the plastic cover with cut-out 4 for firm
seating.
• The mounted extension arm stop protects the
lamp from damages caused by accidental tou-
ching of the wall.
1
3
4
2
3
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5. Electrical connection
5.1 Preparing the electrical connection
Ceiling mounting
Extent of supply
• Cable with special plug
• Line clamps on the flange
Please take note:
• Mark the cables with special plugs on both sides with numbers (only combinations): 1=main
light, 2=satellite lamp 1, 3=satellite lamp 2).
• Mark also the receptacles on the axis (the lowest position with 1, the other positions increas-
ing with 2 and, if present, with 3).
Put the cables with special plug through the flange tube. Ensure that the cables are cut to a length which
allows approx. 15cm cable to extend from the suspension tube.
The flange is fitted with line clamps for connecting the light system to the electrical circuit. These clamps
should be accessible for electrical safety checks during installation and also later.
Connect the mains supply and the cables with special plugs to the line clamp in the right order (plug no.1
to receptacle no.1, etc.).
Wall attachment
The lamp is normally supplied with integrated transformer and connection cable with shock-proof plug
(except Mach 120 and Mach 380). The socket used must be installed according to IEC or VDE 0107 re-
quirements.
The cross-sections of the leads depend on the lead-length and power consumption. Please refer to the
following table:
Lead length [m]
Power consumption
[W] up to 10 up to 20 up to 40 up to 70
50 2,5 2,5 2,5 4,0
150 2,5 2,5 4,0 6,0
200 2,5 4,0 6,0 10,0
250 2,5 4,0 6,0 10,0
Cross-section of lead [mm2]
Once the electrical connections have been completed, check that the system functions correctly in a no-
load operation trial run.
When connecting to an external transformer, the emerging voltage U will be approx. 10-20% above rated
voltage because of no load and anticipated lead losses. There is no point in making any adjustments until
the lamps have been completely mounted.
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