Tech Lighting 700MOA48S MonoRail Satin Nickel Monorail Hardware Installation Guide
- October 27, 2023
- TECH LIGHTING
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700MOA48S Mono Rail Satin Nickel Monorail Hardware
Installation Guide
ENERAL RODUCT INFORMATION
Standard Mono Rail bends horizontally to a radius as small as 6″ and
vertically to a radius as small as 24″.
NOTE: The Mono Rail may be cut to size using a fine tooth saw. If
necessary, remove burrs using fine sandpaper.
Bending the Mono Rail
NOTE: There are three techniques to bend the Monorail horizontally, Plywood Template, Wiremold Pipe Bender, and Freestyle. When bending the Monorails vertically, only use the wire mold pipe bender technique. Monorail bends horizontally easier than vertically. When bending the Monorail vertically, do small bends at the time and avoid bending the Monorail back which may cause the rail to separate from the insulator.
CAUTION RISK OF FIRE
This product must be installed in accordance with the applicable installation
code by a person familiar with the construction and operation of the product
and the hazards involved.
Use minimum 90°C supply conductors.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Plywood Template to Form a Curve or Circle (Horizontal Bend Only)
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Determine the radius of the curve or circle.
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On a piece of plywood, draw the curve with the radius approximately 18% tighter than desired (the tighter radius is to account for the MonoRail memory/springback when bending).
Example: For a 20″ radius curve, draw a 16.4″ radius curve on the plywood (the desired radius has to be multiplied by .82, 20″X.82=16.4″) -
Cut the pattern from the plywood. Secure the plywood pattern.
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Hold one edge of the Mono Rail against the plywood.
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Start bending the rest of the Mono Rail against the circular plywood until the desired curve or circle is achieved.
Wiremold Pipe Bender (Horizontal and Vertical Bend)
NOTE: The Wiremold pipe bender can be used to create smooth horizontal curve of 90° or less. Avoid stepping on the pedal of the pipe bender which will flatten and damage the Mono Rail.
- Feed the Mono Rail through the pipe bender hook. Start bending the Mono Rail by gently pulling back on the arm of the pipe bender.
- Start with small angle (MAX 10°) to avoid errors in shaping the Mono Rail. After each bend unhook and check the Mono Rail against the pattern.
Freestyle Bending (Horizontal Bend Only)
Choose the center of
bending section on the Mono Rail.
- The bending point should be centered between the hands.
- To ensure a smooth curve, begin with hands as far as apart as possible, moving the hands closer together as bending progresses. Bend the MonoRail until the desired shape is achieved.
Connecting the Mono Rail Sections
Push two Mono Rail sections completely onto the conductive or isolating join connectors.- Tighten the #6-32 set screws with the 1/16 Allen wrench provided. Make sure that the set screw connection for conductive connector is tight to avoid heat build up and corrosion. For the isolating connector, tighten the #6-32 set screw firmly to avoid stripping the thread.
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