Amico Equipment Rails User Manual
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Pre-Installation Information (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING)
Although considerable effort has been made in this manual to ensure safety, the installation itself is beyond the
control of Amico Accessories Inc. Accordingly, Amico Accessories Inc. will not be responsible for the failure of any such
installation.
WARNING:
A lateral force of 80 lbs (36.287 kg) applied 17” (43.18 cm) out from the wall will crack a
5
/
8
” (1.587 cm)
thick gypsum board along the channel flange. This is not acceptable in seismic sensitive areas and in California.
For more information please visit http://www.Ca.Gov
WARNING:
It shall be the responsibility of the hospital, its consultants and/or contractors to determine that the
wall is adequate to safely mount the specific instrument. This includes the selection of appropriate fasteners and the
proper installation. The following is guideline information only. See rail instructions for specific wall channel
guideline information.
FOR OTHER WALL BACKINGS NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL:
Contact Structural Engineer or Contact Amico Accessories Inc. to discuss solutions.
Section 2: Installation Preparation