1) Finished hoistway plumb within 1/2 inch from top to bottom, and
conforming to the dimensions indicated on the layout drawings provided. All
walls and side members must be square and extend from pit floor to the
ceiling of the shaft. Inside surface of the hoistway must be flush. Interior
of hoistway and doors should be finished prior to the installation of the
lift. Hoistway must be constructed in accordance with ASME A18.1 and all
state and local building code requirements
2) Adequate supports shall be provided for fastening the lift as indicated
on the layout drawings. Supports must withstand rail forces indicated. The
elevator contractor is not responsible for the structural design of the
building and its ability to support the elevator loads and/or reactions.
3) Where wood frame construction is used, tripled 2" x 6" on each side of
inserts, spaced as indicated on the layout drawings, and extending the full
height of the hoistway are recommended. please consult the project architect
for design specs.
4) For masonry walls, the wall must be designed to support the loadings of
the lift.
5) Total travel distance from finished bottom floor to finished top floor
must be held within 1" of that shown on the layout drawings.
6) Overhead clearance: (top floor to underside of hoistway ceiling or
obstruction) to be maintained per the layout drawings. If any of the
shaftway dimensions cannot be achieved, contact the factory for alternate
arrangements.
7) a poured pit conforming to the dimensions indicated on the layout
drawings must be provided. The pit must be designed for the impact load
indicated and must be dry and level from wall to wall.
8) A sump pump and sump pump hole with cover is recommended in the pit area
where water seepage is encountered. If a sump pump is furnished, coordinate
location with the elevator contractor.
9) All screens, railings, steps, and ladders as required for a legal
hoistway.
10) Barricades outside all hoistway openings for protection shall be
provided and installed by the general contractors.
11) 3'0" x 6' 8" swing doors, with 1 1/2 hour fire rating, with stainless
hall stations, to be provided as standard equipment and installed by general
contractor. Door closers or spring-loaded hinges are included.
12) Clearance between hoistway door and sill must not exceed 3" , nor 5"
between hoistway door and car gate per ASME a17.1
13) All wall patching, painting, and grouting by others.
14) The main disconnect shall be located within sight of the lift on the
first level, outside the lift shaft.
15) A 120v, single phase, (20amp @ 1hp) service, with neutral, to a lockable
safety disconnect switch fused with time delay fuses (15 amp) shall be
furnished in accordance with N.E.C. A normally open electrical interlock
contact is required in the switch for battery isolation. (1 horsepower
source for single phase heavy-duty switches(or equal): square "d"
CAT.#H22LN, electric interlock EIK-031. ITE CAT.#SN-321, electrical
interlock #SC-3. Cutler hammer cat. #DH22LNGK, electric interlock
#DS200EK1.)
