Amico Ceiling Column Manual Retractable - Manual (Page 4)

The manual retractable ceiling column shall be an Amico Alert-1 series.
The retractable ceiling column shall be of the manual operated type. The column shall consist of an upper section
for rigid mounting at the ceiling level and a telescopic lower section capable of being extended to a maximum of 18”
[457.2 mm].
The retractable section of the column is activated by a coiled spring mechanism and can be lowered or raised at
any position. The rotation of the handle will allow the column to become motionless or mobile. With the aid of an
internal tracking system, the movement of the telescoping portion will glide freely up or down.
The upper and lower section shrouds are made of 16 gauge stainless steel with a # 4 satin fi nish and are complete
with: Removable access panel, stainless steel ceiling collar and a heavy gauge steel mounting plate, equipped
with hose assemblies (gas specific) within the internal shell of the column and brazed type copper fittings for all
medical gas connections above the ceiling line.
All electrical and medical gas services are provided to the face of the lower section by means of fl exible hoses and
conduits. All threaded connections comply with NFPA, CGA and DISS recommendations preventing interchanging of
connections. All services are pre-assembled and factory tested. Standard dimensions are 13-9/16” X 13-9/16” [344.5
mm x 344.5 mm] for the upper section and 12” X 12” [304.8 mm x 304.8 mm] for the lower section.
NOTE: Electrical devices are pre-wired, unless otherwise stated.
The Amico Outlets are factory cleaned for oxygen service. Exposed surfaces of the outlet may be cleaned with a
mild detergent solution or wiped with a disinfectant commonly used in patient rooms that is compatible with plastics,
anodized aluminium and die cast zinc.
Medical Gas Outlets should be inspected periodically or at least once a year. The test should be in accordance with
NFPA 99 “Gas and Vacuum systems”, or CSA Z7396.1-06 “Nonfl ammable Medical Gas Piping System”.
Test for leaks: Ensure that no leaks exist, with or without the adapter inserted.
Test for Indexing: Only a mating gas specifi c adapter should insert smoothly into the outlet, latch and be retained.
Test for Flow:
- Gas Outlets:
120 l/min (4.2 scfm) @ 345 kPa (50 psi), maximum allowable pressure drop is 28 kPa (4 psi).
- Nitrogen Outlet: 400 l/min (14.1 scfm) @ 1,250 kPa (180 psi), maximum allowable pressure drop is 70 kPa (10 psi).
- Vacuum Outlet: 30 l/min (1.1 scfm) @ 54 kPa (16 inHg), maximum allowable pressure drop is 13 kPa (4 inHg).
Refer to the appropriate standards for the proper way of performing the fl ow test.
NOTE: The Amico medical gas and vacuum outlets meet and exceed these requirements at the time of manufac-
ture. However piping source capacity, sizing and restrictions may prevent outlets from attaining these values.
Product Description
Cleaning
Inspection and Testing
2 Amico Pipeline