Guldmann Pontus 550371 User manual

GB . . . . . . .Pontus free-standing B-rail systems
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Pontus, free-standing rail systems
Item numbers:
550371 (single rail system)
550372 (room-covering rail system)
1.00.........Purposeanduse..............................................3
1.01.........Manufacturer..................................................3
1.02.........Purposeanduse...............................................3
1.03.........Important/Precautions...........................................3
1.04 . . . . . . . . . Lifters made by other manufacturers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.05.........UnpackingandPreparation.......................................3
1.06.........Mountingpriortosettingup.......................................4
1.07 . . . . . . . . . Installing Pontus – single rail system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.08 . . . . . . . . . Installing Pontus – room-covering rail system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.00.........Descriptionoffunctions........................................9
2.01.........Operation.....................................................9
2.02 . . . . . . . . . Mounting charging liner connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.00.........Dismountingandtransport.....................................10
3.01.........DismountingPontus ...........................................10
3.02 . . . . . . . . . How should Pontus be transported? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.03 . . . . . . . . . How should Pontus be packed during transport? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.00.........Maintenanceandstorage......................................10
4.01.........Cleaning.....................................................10
4.02.........Storage .....................................................10
4.03 . . . . . . . . . How is corrosion prevented/avoided? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.04 . . . . . . . . . What maintenance should the owner carry out?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.00.........Serviceandlifespan..........................................11
5.01.........Lifespan ....................................................11
5.02.........Troubleshooting...............................................11
6.00 . . . . . . . . . Technical specications .......................................11

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1.00 Purpose and use
1.01 Manufacturer
V. Guldmann A/S
Graham Bells Vej 21-23A
DK-8200 Århus N
Tel. + 45 8741 3100
Fax + 45 8741 3131
1.02 Purpose and use
Purpose
Pontus free-standing rail systems – the single rail system, item no. 550371 and
the room-covering system, item no. 550372 – are two non-stationary systems.
The Pontus rail systems are employed with the Guldmann hoist. They can be
installed practically anywhere and require no mounting on walls, ceilings or
oors.
The Pontus systems will satisfy the requirements for transferring elderly and
disabled people in places like hospitals, rest homes, institutions and private
homes.
1.03 Important/precautions
Read the entire user´s manual prior to assembly and prior to the Pontus
system being put into operation.
Pontus should be installed and taken down by no less than two persons.
The Pontus’ maximum load of 250 kg must not be exceeded.
In the case of damages to the Pontus system, discontinue use.
Pontus is purpose-built for lifting people.
Pontus should be installed on a plane surface.
Pontus must not be used for any other purpose than that stated in the user´s
manual; that is, neither as a playground or a swinging device.
1.04 Lifters made by other manufacturers
Only hoists from Guldmann may be applied in the Pontus system.
Guldmann is not liable for defects or accidents caused by the application of
hoists/lifting modules made by other manufacturers.
1.05 Unpacking and preparation
Visual inspection of the free-standing rail system:
If the packaging is damaged on receipt, the components of Pontus should be
carefully checked for noticeable imperfections, defects or aws.
If damage is suspected, Pontus should not be assembled/employed until the
Pontus system has been approved by qualied service staff or the Guldmann
Service Team.
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Pontus single B-rail system consists of:
Pos.
1. Feet (2 pcs)
2. Support posts, square shaped (2 pcs)
3. Top brackets (2 pcs)
4. B-rail (1 pcs)
5. End stops (2 pcs) (not illustrated)
Pontus room-covering
B-rail system consists of:
Pos.
1. Support posts,
square shaped (4 pcs)
2. Corner brackets (4 pcs)
3. B-rails (4 pcs)
4. Traverse rail (1 pcs)
5. End stops (6 pcs)
(not illustrated)
6. Trolleys for traverse rail (2 pcs)
(not illustrated)
7. Plastic endcaps (4 pcs)
1.06 Mounting prior to installing
Pontus single rail system
Mounting the top brackets etc.
The top bracket (pos. 1) should be
mounted to the leg (pos. 2) rst. Make
sure that all screws (pos. x and y) are
loosened so the bracket easily slides
over the leg.
First tighten the 3 screws/nuts (pos. x)
on the back of the bracket.
Then tighten the 4 pointed screws (pos.
y).
Place the mounting plate (pos. 3) on the
top bracket and put two M10 lock nuts
(pos. 4) loosely onto the bracket.
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Mounting the feet
Mount the feet (pos. 1) in pairs by means of
a transverse bolt (pos. 2). The borings on the
transverse bolt must face the pointed screws.
Position the support posts (pos.3) in the
grooves (pos.4) of the feet. The top bracket
must be positioned perpendicular til the feet.
Join the feet and the support posts
by tightening the pointed screws
on the sides of the feet with
a 5 mm Allen key (pos.5).
Connecting the charging
liner connector
Insert the output wire from
the transformer through
the cut-out section in the
foot (see gure above)
and pull it up through the
support post and out of
the triangular hole at the
top of the bracket. Then
insert the wire back into
the bracket through the nearest
hole.
Mount the charging liner connector
(pos. x) on the wire by clamping
the two stripped ends under the
cylindrical pins (one under each)
pressed into the black ferrule.
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1.07 Installing Pontus – single rail system
Installing the system
Support the B-rail (pos. 1) so the end
stops (pos. 2) and the trolley/hoist
(pos. 3) can be placed in the rail.
Positioning the trolley/hoist in the
middle of the rail by means of the
end stops.
The rubber tips of the end stops
should be facing towards the trolley.
Push the B-rail towards the bottom
of the top bracket on the post so
the mounting plate (pos. 5) slides
into the upper track of the B-rail.
Tighten the M10 locking nuts (pos.6)
to a torque of 40 Nm with a 17 mm
wrench.
Follow the same procedure for the other top bracket.
Use a “Lasy boy” support if necessary.
Loosen the end stops and tighten these as close to the
top bracket as required.
Insert the connector at an angle (approximately 7-12°) in the end of the rail
(between the topbracket and endstop), and x this into place by tightening the
pointed screw through the track opening of the rail so the pins are pressed
against the copper tracks at the bottom of the rail.
1.08 Installing Pontus – room-covering rail system
Guldmann recommends that the Pontus room-covering rail system is installed
and taken down by two qualied installers.
Mounting aids:
Use two “Lasy boys” supports when installing the Pontus room-covering rail
system.
Make sure that the oor is protected with thick cardboard or a cloth while set-
ting up the room-covering rail system.
Premounting the legs:
All support posts are tted with plastic endcaps (pos. 3, page 7).

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Mounting the top brackets
The top bracket (pos. 2) should be mounted to the leg (pos. 1) rst. Make
sure that all screws for xing the bracket are loosened so the bracket easily
slides over the leg. Tighten the 8 pointed screws.
Place the mounting plate (pos. 4) on the top bracket with M10 lock nuts on.
Mount all four legs with top brackets as stated.
Mounting trolleys for traverse rail in two parallel rails
Place the B-rail on its side and mount an end stop (pos. 5), a traverse trol-
ley (pos. 6) and an end stop in the above order. The rubber tips of the end
stops should be facing towards the traverse trolley. Positioning the trolley in
the middle of the rails. The mounting plate at the traverse trolley must face
inwards in the system. Remember to install the Power pickup (pos. 7) on one
off the trolleys.
Please note!
The longest B-rail (3 m) is the traverse rail.
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Room-covering rail system
If required, the output wire from the transformer can be led up through the leg
to the top bracket. Make an angular cut in the plastic endcap with a ne tooth
saw (g. 1). Make sure that the edge of the support post is not resting on the
wire. Pull the wire through the top bracket’s wedge-shaped opening and insert
it back into the bracket through the nearest hole (g. 2). Then mount the char-
ging liner connector as described in the preceeding section.
In order to convey the charging current from the parallel rail to the traverse rail,
mount the Power pickup (see pos. 7 on page 7) on the traverse trolley and
mount the wire to the charging liner connector.
Installing the system
Place one of the two parallel rails on the “lazy boy” supports adjusted to the
approximately nal height.
Insert the top bracket with leg into the end of the rail, making sure to push the
rail as far into the bracket as possible while checking that the mounting plate
is positioned correctly in the upper track of the rail. Remember to place the
top brackets so that they are facing the same way as the mounting plate at
the traverse trolley. Tighten the M10 lock nuts to a torque of 40 Nm with a 17
mm wrench.
Continue installing a rail attached to a top bracket with leg, without a trolley per-
pendicular to the system resting on the “lazy boys” supports. Use the supports
to install the next rail; a rail with a traverse trolley for attached to a bracket with
leg. Install the last rail which is a rail without a trolley.
Inspection
Check that the rails are pushed as far into the brackets as possible and that
the rails with traverse trolleys are parallel. It can be an advantage to take the
diagonal measurement to check the rails are parallel.
Check that alle lock nuts are tightened securely.
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Installing the traverse rail
Place the traverse rail, the last B-rail,
on its side and mount an end stop, a
trolley/hoist, and an end stop in the
above order.
The rubber tips of the end stops
must face towards the trolley/hoist
and be positioned in the middle of
the rail. Install the traverse rail at the
mountings plates at the traverse trol-
leys.
Inspection
Check that the traverse rail runs freely
between the parallel rails.
The traverse rail should be at an equal distance to the parallel rail at both
ends after mounting.
Adjusting the end stops on the parallel rails
Loosen the four end stops on the parallel rails, position them correctly and
tighten them at the top brackets. Run the traverse rail towards the end stops
at one end and adjust the traverse rail so that the two trolleys touch the end
stops simultaneously. Follow the same procedure for the opposite end.
Adjusting the end stops in the tra-
verse rail
Loosen the two end stops in the tra-
verse rail (pos. 1). Position the end
stops in the traverse rail (one at each
end) and tighten them.
Inspection
Check that all screws and nuts are tightened correctly
and that the rail system is stable before putting the
system into operation.
2.00 Description of functions
2.01 Operation
Transport/running in the rail system
Depends on the selected hoist/lifting module.
2.02 Mounting the charging liner connector
See user´s manual of the selected hoist/lifting module.
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3.00 Dismounting and transportation
3.01 Dismounting Pontus, the free-standing rail system
Dismount Pontus in the reverse order of that when mounting, see section
1.07 and 1.08.
It might be necessary to loosen the top bracket from the support posts by
pushing the rail upwards in order to separate them.
Important:
Before taking down the Pontus rail system, the hoist and travers trolleys must
be secured by means of the end stops.
3.02 How to transport the Pontus rail system?
At a minimum, the Pontus rail system should be taken apart so that the legs
are separated from the B-rails with regard to transporting and storage, see
section 3.01.
3.03 How should Pontus be packed during transport?
Guldmann recommends that Pontus, after being dismounted, is always trans-
ported in its original packaging.
4.00 Maintenance and storage
4.01 Cleaning
Clean Pontus with a damp cloth using ordinary household detergents.
Chemicals or an autoclave must not be used when cleaning Pontus.
4.02 Storage
Pontus should be stored in a dry room in which the humidity of the atmos-
phere does not exceed 70% which is why Pontus must not be stored in
bathrooms or the like.
4.03 How is corrosion prevented/avoided?
The Pontus room-covering system should not be stored/kept in damp rooms
for a long period of time. The water vapour can affect the trolleys in such a
way that the bearings may corrode/rust.
4.04 What maintenance should the owner carry out?
Check regularly that the system is stable and retighten when necessary.

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5.00 Service and life span
5.01 Life span
The estimated life span of the free-standing rail system is 15 years as the
system is regarded as one unit. The estimated life span is, provided that the
yearly safety/service inspection is observed.
Spare parts drawings can be obtained from the manufacturer or supplier.
5.02 Troubleshooting
The system is not stable
Check that the feet have been mounted correctly and that the support post
been pressed home?
Check that the top brackets is tightened?
Check that the top brackets have been positioned correctly?
Check the top brackets for defect or deformities?
Check that the nuts which secure the rail to the brackets are tightened?
If the result of the above checks is satisfactory and the fault has not been
detected, contact the distributor or the manufacturer.
6.00 Technical specications
Pontus single rail system
Dimensions (HxW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2400 x 2690 mm
Maximumliftingcapacity.................................... 250kg
Liftinginterval ..........................................2000mm
Total weight without lifter
Singlerailsystem..........................................38,0kg
Legs...................................................9,0kg
MAXIrail.............................................. 20,0kg
Pontus room-covering rail system
Dimensions (HxWxD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2400 x 3170 x 3170 mm
Maximumliftingcapacity.................................... 250kg
Liftinginterval ..........................................2000mm
Total weight without lifter
Room-covering rail system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123,0 kg
Legs(4pcs)............................................18,0kg
B-rails (4 pcs) incl. brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90,0 kg
Traverse rail incl. trolleys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,0 kg
Pontus room-covering and single rail system, materials
Rails and legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anodized aluminium
Feet and levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Powder varnished aluminium
Brackets: . . Powder varnished steel sheet Pontus, free-standing rail systems
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Corporate Ofce:
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DK-8200 Århus N
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