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. #DH221NGK,
electric interlock #DS200EK1.)
