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AUTOMATIC TWO-WAY
LEVELING
An automatic two-way leveling device shall be provided so that the car will approach
a landing stop of reduced speed from either direction of travel. The leveling
device shall, within its zone, be entirely independent of the operating device
and shall automatically slop and maintain the car approximately level, plus or
minus I/4 inch with the landing, regardless of the ch
ange in load.
EMERGENCY POWER
LOWERING An automatic emergency lowering feature shall he incorporated into
the power unit and control system. In the event of the loss of normal power the
elevator will return to the lowest landing and continue to monitor all safely
circuits. Opening the car gate or activating the slop switch or terminal limit
will stop the elevator.
PLUNGER
The plunger shall be manufactured from accurately ground and polished seamless
steel tubing. The bottom of the plunger shall he fitted with a heavy steel disc
welded in place and provided with a suitable extended edge to provide a positive
slop designed to prevent the plunger from leaving the cylinder in the up direction.
The top of the plunger shall be provided with an internally welded steel disc
drilled and lopped for fastening a U-groove sheave for 1-2 roping application.
CYLINDER
The cylinder shall he machined from steel pipe with a steel flange at the upper
end and a heavy steel bulkhead welded in the lower end. The cylinder shall be
provided with a suitable steel fitting for connecting the oil line and shall he
provided with an air bleeder.
PIPE RUPTURE
VALVE
An automatic shut off valve in the oil supply line at the cylinder inlet will
be provided. When there is a drop in no load operating pressure, or an overspeed
in the down direction, the automatic shut off valve shall be actuated and immediately
slop the elevator.
CAR CONSTRUCTION
The car frame and integrated platform support shall be of welded steel construction
of cantilever design. 11 shall be fitted with the appropriate diameter neoprene
faced roller guide shoes and an instantaneous broken rope car safety and slack
cable switch which will cut off power to the control valve if a rope should become
slack or broken.
SUSPENSION
The steel car frame shall be attached to and suspended by two (2) 3/8" dia. 6x19
traction steel cables. The cables shall be fastened to the pit structure on one
end and pass over the U groove sheave to shackles attached to the car frame and
safety device. Should one or more cables break or slacken, a broken rope safety
mechanism shall apply two cams to wedge against the elevator guide rails and bring
the car to a complete stop.
GUIDE RAILS
Guide rails shall be provided for the car consisting of planed steel B pound per
fool "T" sections erected and securely fastened to the hoistway framing by heavy
steel brackets. The ends of all guides shall be longue and groove, forming matched
joints and shall be connected with steel splice plales.
ELECTRIC WIRING
Furnish and install all wiring necessary for a complete installation commencing
a1 the machine room disconnect switch and connecting the controller and power
unit to all electrical devices. All wiring to be in accordance with the requirements
of the applicable building codes and the National Electric (ode. The traveling
cables between the car and the controller shall have o flame returning and moisture
resisting outer cover. They shall be flexible and be suitably suspended to relieve
strain in the individual conductor.
CONTROLLER
The controller components shall be enclosed in a metal cabinet with a hinged door.
It shall contain the Following components: Power relays and overloud device suitable
for the size motor and power supply. A microprocessor unit for all logical control
and safety circuits. All components to be protected by fused circuits. An emergency,
battery operated circuit, shall be incorporated in the control logic to automatically
provide emergency lighting and lower the lift in the event of an electric power
failure. Batteries to be main Joined at full charge by a trickle charge circuit
during normal operation.
OPERATION
Operation of the lift shall be fully automatic. When the lift is not running and
all doors and car gates are closed, the momentary pressure an any operating button
will call or send the car to the corresponding landing. Operating buttons will
be inoperative while the lift is running or when a hoistway door or car gate is
open.
OPERATING FIXTURES
Provide a cur operating panel consisting of the landing buttons, a red push-pull
emergency slop button, an alarm button, and a light switch. In addition, an emergency
light and bell shall he integrated into the car station. The hall station is to
contain a call button, and acknowledge light or in use light and he located adjacent
to each landing hoistway door. All operating buttons are to have face plates of
#4 brushed stainless steel. (design options and features available).
DOOR LOCKS
A combination unit system contact and lock shall he furnished for each hoistway
entrance. The interlock device shall prevent elevator operation unless all doors
are closed and locked and prevent opening of a door when the car is not a1 rest
at that landing.
HOISTWAY DOORS
The general contractor or owner is to furnish (elevator contractor may opt to
furnish) and install hoistway doors, homes, hinges and passage sets at each landing.
The type and installation of the doors and fromes must comply with ANSI Al 7.1,
all local codes and us per manufacture' s layout drawings.
CAR ENCLOSURE
The car enclosure and platform shall be securely fastened to the steel car frame
and platform support. The car enclosure shall be constructed of 3/4" wood panels.
A handrail shall be provided. Standard lighting consists of two recessed down
lights set in the car ceiling. Platform to be constructed of 1 1/4" plywood with
fire stop steel reinforcing pan. (or floor to he prepared for floor covering by
others. Each open side of the car enclosure shall be equipped with a horizontal,
manually operated, folding gate (optional power operator available). Gale is the
accordion type with choice of panels in laminate, wood o" tear acrylic. Design
options and features available us described under "Cob Designs and Specifications"
for the 'Executive', 'Franklin', 'Raleigh' and 'Saratoga' models.
WARRANTY
All materials furnished by elevator contractor shall be guaranteed for a period
of one (l) year against defects in workmanship.
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NOTE:
Hatch dimensions may vary, depending on manufacturer. |