Wealden Rehab GoLift User manual

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Contents
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................. 3
TYPES OF INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 4
ATTACHMENT ACROSS WOOD JOISTS .......................................................................................................... 5
TOP-DOWN METHOD................................................................................................................................ 5
BOTTOM-UPMETHOD .............................................................................................................................. 8
ATTACHMENT BETWEEN WOOD JOISTS....................................................................................................... 9
ATTACHMENT TO I-JOISTS ...................................................................................................................... 10
PACKING I-JOISTS: ...................................................................................................................................11
ATTACHING TO CONCRETE .........................................................................................................................12
ATTACHING TOA CONCRETE SLAB .........................................................................................................12
ATTACHING TO HOLLOW-CORE CONCRETE & OTHER HOLLOW STRUCTURE: ....................................... 15
ATTACHMENT TO STEEL I-BEAMS...............................................................................................................18
ATTACHMENT TOOPEN STEEL WEB JOISTS............................................................................................ 19
ATTACHMENT TO STRUCTURAL WALLS......................................................................................................20
ATTACHING TOCINDERBLOCK:...............................................................................................................20
ATTACHING TOSOLID CONCRETE WALLS:.............................................................................................. 21
ATTACHING TO STUD WALLS: .....................................................................................................................21
ATTACHMENT TONON-STRUCTURAL WALLS.............................................................................................23
LOAD TESTING.............................................................................................................................................23
GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................24
TURNTABLE .................................................................................................................................................25
TRANSFER GATE ..........................................................................................................................................27
TESTING AND ALIGNMENT.......................................................................................................................... 29
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INTRODUCTION
This manual provides detailed instruction on the installation of GoLifts.Since the introduction of ceiling
mounted patient lifts, the frequency ofinstallations has rapidly increased. This is due to greater
awareness of the risks associated with manual patient transfer and repositioning, which has led to the
enforcement of more strict lifting regulations. Wealden Rehab strives toconsistently provide exemplary
service, design, andinstallation toall of its customers. In an ever more competitive market,itis
important to standardize installation techniques, thus ensuring that the highest standards ofquality and
safety are met.
The guidance given in this manual is intended foruse byarchitects, designers and customers of
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TYPES OF INSTALLATION
1. Attachment Across Wood Joists
2. Attachment Between Wood Joists
3. Attachment to T.G.I.’s
4. Attachment to Concrete
5. Attachment to Open Steel Web Joists
6. Attachment to Steel I-Beams
7. Attachment to Structural Walls
8. Attachment to Non-Structural Walls
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ATTACHMENT ACROSS WOOD JOISTS
Attachment across wood joists means that the direction ofthe track line isperpendicular to the
direction of the joists.
If the wood joists are 2” x 4”, The Top-Down Method must beused and the lift capacity cannot exceed
700 lbs. If the lift capacity is greater than 700 lbs.,the Top-Down Method must be used and the
minimum joist requirement is2”x6”.
There are two methods than can beused toattach track across wood joists:
TOP-DOWN METHOD
This method isused when there is workable space above the finished ceiling. Inmost cases, this
method applies torooms that are onthe uppermost floor ofa building, below the roof trusses.
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Figure 1 – Top-Down Wood Joist Installation
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Figure 2 – Bottom-Up Wood Joist Installation
BOTTOM-UP METHOD
This method isused when the joists are located between floors, and where there is noworkable access
above the ceiling.
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ATTACHMENT BETWEEN WOOD JOISTS
Attachment between wood joists means that the direction of the track line isparallel tothedirection
of the joists. Ifthe joists are 2”x 4”, either the Top-Down Method or theBottom-UpMethod can be
used, but lifting capacity cannot exceed 700 lbs. If the joists are at least 2”x6”, there are nolimitations
onlifting capacity. If there is workable space above the ceiling, use the Top-Down Method, as
described inthe previous section. Ifthere is noworkable space above the ceiling, The Bottom-Up
Method must be used. When attaching between joists, the Bottom-UpMethod of attachment is
different than described in the previous section.
Bottom-Up Method:
This method isused when the joists are located between floors, and where there is noworkable access
above the ceiling.
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ATTACHMENT TO I-JOISTS
Amodern method of construction istouse I-joists, alsocalled, TGI joists, TJI joists or silent floor joists
(examples below) instead of traditional wood joists.
Knowledge of structural I-joists components is crucial when working with these types of joists. There is
only one way todetermine the best way to attach toI-joists. The most important facttoremember is
that the bottom cord ofthe I-joist is never a structural member. Similarly, the vertical plywood portion
of the joist is alsonot structural.
Furthermore, the joist asa whole cannot beattached to until the necessary support isadded. This
means that the I-joist must be“packed” in order to addanysignificant structural pullout value. Packing
is a method commonly used toturn a non-structural member into a structural member by significantly
increasing the pullout value. There are instances when the shape of the I-joist will limit the materials
that can beused for packing. When preparing for a job that involves attachmentstoI-joists, it is always a
good idea to have the manufacturer specs, sothat the packing material can bepredetermined andwill
be ready at the time ofinstallation. It is very costly toshow up at a job and not be able to dothe
installation because the proper materials werenot planned for or packed.
PACKING I-JOISTS:
For every bracket attachment, two T.G.I. joists must bepacked, and the attachment point suspended
directly between the joists. (See Figure 3 – Packing T.G.I. joists) If the attachment point is biased toward
either side of center, the weight will not be evenly distributed among thejoists. This will decrease the
pullout value ofthe member.
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