Elevator Design Guidelines

Volume 5 - Fixed Structures
APTA RT-RP-FS-008-03
7/26/04

Copyright 2004 by The American Public Transportation Association
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8. Heavy Duty Transportation System
Elevator Design Guidelines
Approved April 14, 2002
Heavy Duty Elevator Design Working Group

Approved August 19, 2002
APTA Elevators and Escalators Task Force

Approved October 18, 2002
APTA Rail Transit Standards Fixed Structures Inspection and Maintenance Committee

Approved September 28, 2003
APTA Rail Transit Standards Task Force

Authorized J anuary 28, 2004
APTA Rail Transit Standards Policy Committee
Abstract: This recommend practice contains guidelines for transit systems to use to specify
heavy duty elevators with a rise of 40 feet or less.
Keywords: heavy duty elevators, low rise elevators, transit elevators

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Introduction
(This introduction is not a part of APTA RT-RP-FS-008-03, Heavy Duty Transportation System Elevator Design
Guidelines>)
The objective is to address the specific heavy duty elevator needs of North American
Transportation Systems. This document is intended as a guideline of technical provisions for the
design and construction of elevators which can provide safe, reliable service in the harsh, heavy
usage, high abuse environment of Transportation systems.
This design guideline is not intended to be a 100%, procurement ready technical specification for
all This design guideline is the result of the combined efforts of the members of the APTA
Elevators and Escalators Technical Forum over the past several years. Membership of the
Technical Forum includes Transportation systems, consultants, elevator and escalator component
manufacturers transportation systems. Each Owner may find it necessary to make changes to suit
their specific needs. However, the stringent provisions are the result of the members combined
experiences and, in general, reflect Transportation requirements and the need for improved safety
and reliability. There are also comments and Notes to specifier in the text to guide the user
in preparation of a procurement specification document.
It is expected that some manufactures will be quick to tell us that these requirements will add to
the cost of the procurement. We all know, from past experience, the high life cycle maintenance
costs associated with the manufacturers standard product when used in a Transportation
environment. Paying more up front will be more than compensated for by the overall reduced
life cycle costs.
The Working Group has also established certain design parameters for elevators to be considered
for transit applications as shown in table 1.
Table 1- Maximum Rise of Elevators per type in this document:
Elevator Type Direct Plunger Single stage holelessRoped hydraulic Rack and Pinion
Maximum Rise
Note: for this
document only
40 feet 16 feet 40 feet 40 feet
The working group does not recommend the use of telescoping hydraulic elevators in
transportation applications.
To that end, as with the recently adopted Heavy Duty Escalator design guidelines, this Working
Group recommends increasing the capacity of the elevators above and beyond that of the ASME
A17.1 code required minimums. Table 2 shows the APTA rated minimum load
recommendations above that of ASME A17.1 below should be incorporated into the design
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decisions for all elevators in transportation applications.
Table 2- Elevator Platform Size vs. Rate Load changes
Platform
Width
(Ft)
Platform
Front to
Back (Ft.)
Inside net
platform
area.(Ft^2)
A17.1
Maximum
inside net
platform Area
(Ft^2)
A17.1
Rated
Min.
A17.1
Rated
Nominal
(Lbs.)
APTA Rated
(Lbs.) @ 1.5 over
A17.1 minimum
6.00 5.00 24.08 24.2 1993 2000 3000
7.00 5.00 28.33 29.1 2425 2500 3750
7.00 5.50 31.67 33.7 2781 3000 4500
7.00 6.17 36.11 38 3278 3500 5250
8.00 6.17 41.53 42.2 3920 4000 6000
6.00 8.83 45.81 46.2 4455 4500 6750
6.00 9.38 48.88 50 4853 5000 7500

Be sure to coordinate design of elevators with all applicable disciplines affected. This can
include architectural, electrical, structural, HVAC as well as fire/life/safety designers.
The use of this guideline will provide improved availability and reliability of transportation
elevators and, most importantly, will improve customer safety, satisfaction, and convenience.
The results can only be an increase in the publics confidence in the Transportation systems
ability to meet their needs, and thus, an increase in ridership.
APRIL 2003
Patrick J . Welch, Chair
Heavy Duty Elevator Design Working Group

J ohn Bumanis, Chair
Elevators and Elevators Technical Forum

Frank J . Cihak
Staff Adviser and Chief engineer and Special Projects Manager APTA
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Participants
APTA greatly appreciates the contributions of the following members of the Heavy Duty Elevator Design
Working Group who provided the primary effort in drafting the Heavy Duty Transportation System Elevator
Design Guidelines:
Patrick Welch Herman Houseman Mike Mancuso
David Evans
Brent Andrews
Tom Dusek
Kyle Apperson
Ed LaGuardia
Catherine Houska
Phil Bass

Mike Repco
Lou Scurci
Tom Smith

The following members of the Rail Transit Standards Fixed Structures Inspection and Maintenance
Committee contributed to the review and approval process of the Heavy Duty Transportation System Elevator
Design Guidelines:
Jim Dwyer, Chair

Anthony Adams
Carlton Don Allen, P.E.
Sal Arceo
Roger Avery
Peter Bertozzi
Steven Bezner, P.E.
Raymond Borge
Michael Brown
J ohn Bumanis
Clay Bunting
R. Sean Burgess
David Cappa
Gricelda Cespedes
Robert Chappell
Catherine Cronin
Lenny De Meyer
Tom Devenny
David Dunderdale
J ames Dunn
William Early
Percy Erves
Michael Esford
Richard Falcon
Ray Favetti
Peter Fedun, P.E.
Steve Feil
Robert Fiore
J ohn Gaito
Ricky Green
Mohammad Irshad
Patrick Lavin
Harry Lupia
Frank Machara
Ruben Madrigal
Michael Monastero
Bill Petit
David Rankin
Pingali Rao
Richard Raschke
J ames Redding
Stephen Roberts
Charles Slavis, P.E.
Frederick Smith, P.E.
Richard Spatz
Charles Stanford
F. Brian Steets
Paul Swanson, P.E.
Steven Thompson
Fred Tijan
Gary Touryan
Carey Vaughn

APTA Rail Transit Standards Fixed Structures Inspection and Maintenance Committee project
consultants:
Peter Gentle, P.E., STV Incorporated
Carol Rose, STV Incorporated

APTA Rail Transit Standards project team:
Gabrielle Bayme, Standards Development Program Specialist and Project Editor
Saahir Brewington, Administrative Assistant and Project Editor
Antoinette Hankins, Program Assistant
Thomas Peacock, Director-Operations & Technical Services
David Phelps, Senior Project Manager - Rail Programs
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Contents
PART I GENERAL....................................................................................................................................8.1
1.01 General Description............................................................................................................................8.1
1.02 Definitions..........................................................................................................................................8.1
1.03 Temporary and Permanent Electrical Power Services.......................................................................8.2
1.04 Applicable Codes, Standards and Publications..................................................................................8.2
1.05 Submittals...........................................................................................................................................8.3
1.06 Operating and Maintenance Manuals.................................................................................................8.5
1.07 Training..............................................................................................................................................8.6
1.08 Quality Assurance..............................................................................................................................8.7
1.09 Delivery, Storage and Handling.........................................................................................................8.8
1.10 Warranty.............................................................................................................................................8.8
1.11 Maintenance Service..........................................................................................................................8.8
1.12 Design Criteria...................................................................................................................................8.9
1.13 J ob Conditions..................................................................................................................................8.11
PART 2 PRODUCTS...............................................................................................................................8.12
2.01 Acceptable Manufacturer.................................................................................................................8.12
2.02 Summary of Features.......................................................................................................................8.12
2.03 Machine Room Components............................................................................................................8.13
2.04 Controller .........................................................................................................................................8.15
2.05 Hydraulic Plunger[Select the following for holeless hydraulic elevators only]...............................8.16
2.06 Safety Devices..................................................................................................................................8.16
2.07 J ack Hole and Casing (for Hole-Type Elevator only)......................................................................8.16
2.08 Hydraulic J ack Unit..........................................................................................................................8.17
2.09 Hole Type J acks...............................................................................................................................8.17
2.10 Roped Hydraulic Elevators..............................................................................................................8.18
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2.11 Hoistway...........................................................................................................................................8.19
2.12 Rack and Pinion Drive System: .......................................................................................................8.19
2.13 Wiring--Conduit and Wiring Cables and Conductors......................................................................8.20
2.14 Cab Enclosure..................................................................................................................................8.26
2.15 Ceiling Type.....................................................................................................................................8.27
2.16 Handrail Type...................................................................................................................................8.29
2.17 Hoistway Equipment........................................................................................................................8.29
2.18 Equipment: Signal Devices And Fixtures........................................................................................8.29
2.19 Door Operator Equipment................................................................................................................8.31
PART 3 EXECUTION.............................................................................................................................8.32
3.01 Installation........................................................................................................................................8.32
3.02 Field Testing.....................................................................................................................................8.32
3.03 Reinspection.....................................................................................................................................8.33
3.04 Adjusting And Cleaning...................................................................................................................8.33
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Heavy-Duty, Transportation System
Elevators Design Guidelines
PART I GENERAL
1.01 General Description
This document provides design guidelines for the fabrication, installation, and testing of low rise
(under 40 feet of travel) elevators intended for use in a public transportation environment
Note to specifier: This guideline has several elevator choices for this duty. Please note that care must be taken in
specifying the proper sections for the elevator type selected.
1.02 Definitions
A. beneficial use: When the elevator is placed into service, may be prior to the site being
ready for public use.
B. contractor: the general contractor
C. elevator: a hoisting and lowering mechanism, equipped with a car or platform, which
moves in guide rails or racks and serves two or more landings and is classified by the
following:
D. elevator, freight: an elevator used primarily for carrying freight and on which only
the operator and the persons necessary for unloading and loading the freight are permitted
to ride.
E. elevator, hydraulic: a power elevator where the energy is applied, by means of a
liquid under pressure, in a hydraulic jack
F. elevator, passenger: an elevator used primarily to carry persons other than the
operator and persons necessary for loading and unloading.
G. elevator, rack and pinion: a power elevator with or without a counterweight which
is supported, raised, and lowered by a motor or motors which drive a pinion or pinions on
a stationary rack mounted in the hoistway.
H. elevator, roped-hydraulic: a hydraulic elevator where the energy is applied by a
roped-hydraulic driving machine
I. final acceptance: The point at which the owner accepts the elevator project as being
complete including all submittal requirements. This may be a different point in time than
substantial completion.
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J. heavy duty elevator: An elevator designed specifically for transportation system
usage.
K. installer: The responsible party who installs the elevator.
L. interim maintenance: Maintenance from the point of substantial completion, but
prior to Revenue Service.
M. notice to proceed: Within this document shall mean the date which the elevator
installer is notified to proceed with the project.
N. owner: owner in control of the facility.
O. revenue service: The station or facility opening date.
P. substantial completion: The point at which the elevator is ready for use, whether
the site is finished or not. This is where the jurisdictional inspection usually takes place.
1.03 Temporary and Permanent Electrical Power Services
A. Temporary power for installation shall be made available to Contractor at the time of the
installation. Permanent power shall be made available for testing. All power shall be
provided at no cost to Contractor.
Note to specifier: close coordination with the electrical engineer is recommended to provide the proper
power supply for a given installation. Additionally, coordination of power for HVAC, smoke detectors
and sump pumps is required by the electrical designer.
B. For the elevator drive systems: 208, 220 or 480 volts, 3 phase, 3 wire, 60 Hertz
terminating in a disconnect switch within sight of the controller.
C. For lighting and GFCI receptacles: 120 volts, 1 phase, 3 wire, 60 Hertz terminating at the
elevator controller location.
D. Separate disconnect for cab lighting and wiring to cab.
E. Separate service for tank heaters and/or coolers and sill heaters where required.
1.04 Applicable Codes, Standards and Publications
Elevator designs and installations shall be heavy duty, and shall comply with the following.
A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
B. ASME Al7.1, A17.2.3, A17.5 applicable edition
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Note to specifier: you must identify which edition of ASME A17.1 is applicable for your
jurisdiction as different editions may affect procurement and installation
C. Canadian Standards Association, CSA B44
D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
E. NFPA No. 130, Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems
F. ANSI Cl, National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
G. Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
H. IEEE 519 Standard Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power
Systems [Rack & Pinion only]
I. Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB)
J. American Welding Society (AWS)
K. American Society of Testing and Material (ASTM)
L. International Standards Organization, ISO 281/I-1997
M. American Federation of Bearing Manufacturers Association, AFBMA, Std. 9 and 11
N. Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)
O. Any additional requirements imposed by local agencies shall be incorporated into
elevator installations.
P. In case of a conflict between codes, regulations, or standards, the most stringent
requirement shall take precedence.
1.05 Submittals
A. Product Data: Submit manufacturers product data within four weeks of NTP for each
system proposed for use. Include the following:
1. Electrical characteristics and connection requirements.
2. Expected heat dissipation of elevator equipment in machine room BTU based on 120
round trip cycles per hour.
3. Maintenance programs: within sixty (60) days after notice to proceed, and prior to
installation, contractor shall submit detailed interim and revenue service maintenance
programs, showing functions to be performed and their scheduled frequency.
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4. Rack and pinion drive, rack and safety layouts.
5. Oil performance data sheets.
6. Coordinated delivery schedule.
7. Manufacturers recommended preventive maintenance plan, including interim
maintenance procedures where applicable.
8. Pre-acceptance test forms.
B. Shop Drawings: Submit approval layout drawings to scale. Include the following:
1. Car, guide rails, buffers and other components in hoistway.
2. Maximum rail bracket spacing.
3. Maximum loads imposed on guide rails or racks requiring load transfer to building
structure.
4. Loads on hoisting beams.
5. Clearances and travel of car runby
6. Clear inside hoistway and pit dimensions.
7. Location and sizes of access doors, hoistway entrances and frames.
8. Car and Hall fixtures.
9. Remote hydraulic piping layouts specific to each elevator.
10. Refuge space on top of car and pit.
11. Machine room and hoistway layout.
12. Signal and operating fixtures, operating panels and indicators.
13. Cab design, dimensions and layout.
14. Hoistway-door and frame details.
Note to specifier: (Optional specification for fast track projects:)
Shop drawings: Six (6) copies of the shop drawings (or cut sheets with standard dimensions if available)
shall be provided by the Contractor for approval within three weeks of notice to proceed. All bearing
ratings, identification and catalog numbers shall be provided.

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1.06 Operating and Maintenance Manuals

A. Operating and Maintenance manuals

Prior to installation, installer shall submit three (3) preliminary sets of Operation and
Maintenance manuals for approval six weeks after Notice To Proceed: After Owner
approval and prior to the beginning of acceptance testing, six (6) sets of the approved
manuals shall be provided by the installer. After approval and substantial completion, the
final manuals are due no more than 30 days after any punch list items are completed. The
manuals shall include the following:

1. Complete table of contents.
2. Complete instructions regarding operation and maintenance of equipment. Included
will be complete illustrated, exploded views of all assemblies, and a complete,
illustrated, exploded view for identifying all system parts.
3. Complete nomenclature, lead time and location of replaceable parts, OEM and
installer part numbers, current cost, and source. If product source is another vendor,
contractor shall include name and address of other vendor.
4. Copies of approved preventive maintenance plan.
5. Descriptions of safety devices.
6. Safety rules, tests, and procedures, including testing of all systems and subsystems.
7. Troubleshooting techniques.
8. Detailed lubrication and cleaning schedule indicating weekly, monthly, quarterly,
semiannual, and annual lubrication; and a description of each lubrication point,
lubrication type, and specification.
9. As-built drawings shall include:
a) Control and schematic electrical wiring diagrams of controller, including wiring
of safety devices to connections with remote indication and control panels for
each elevator and group of elevators.
b) Electrical layout showing placement of lighting, light switches, receptacles, light
fixtures, disconnect switches, and convenience outlets in machinery room and
pits.
c) Complete detailed drawings and wiring diagram of elevator fault finding device
and connection to annunciator panel.
d) Electronic and hard copies of ladder diagrams, logic and program.
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B. Certification:
1. The OEM shall provide to the owner, certification, that the owner of the elevator(s) shall
be provided with copies of all documents related to maintenance, safety, operations,
design changes, modifications, retrofits, etc., Which relate to any part, component,
equipment, system, subsystem, or material and services applicable to the elevator
provided.
2. All of the above referenced shall be provided by the installer as it pertains to the original
installation through the end of the warranty period.
3. The referenced material shall be provided within thirty (30) days of publication or
internal distribution by the OEM. The material, even if labeled PROPRIETARY, shall
be delivered to the Owner without prejudice or delay and at no additional cost.
C. Electronic material:
Provide all material on CD-ROM in a format approved by the Owner.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and product data sheets: Shall be submitted with an
index listing each product, along with the application method of the product, approximate
quantity of product per elevator, and the component the product is applied to or
associated with. The contractor shall allow 6 (six) weeks for review of MSDS by the
Owner.
1.07 Training
Note to specifier: Properties with a 3
rd
party maintenance contractor should not require as much time and
training by the Contractor and can be reduced to 8 hours.
A. The Installer will provide 40 hours of local training for the Owner and his representatives
in the proper use, operations, and daily maintenance of elevators. Review emergency
provisions, including emergency access and procedures to be followed at the time of
failure in operation and other building emergencies. Train Owner personnel in normal
procedures to be followed in checking for sources of operational failures or malfunctions.
Provide manuals for all material covered in the training program. This training will take
place at the discretion of the Owner at any time prior to the end of the warranty period.
B. (OPTIONAL) Provide a 60 minute (minimum) CD video or DVD describing and
demonstrating daily maintenance, emergency procedures and troubleshoot techniques for
electrical and mechanical failures and malfunctions.
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1.08 Quality Assurance
Note to specifier: it is the recommendation of this working group to tighten this part of the specification
as much as job circumstances and local procurement regulations permit.
A. Manufacturer: Provide elevators manufactured by a firm with a minimum of 10 years
experience in fabrication of elevators.
B. Installer: lead mechanics with a minimum of 10 years experience in installation of
elevators . Documentation shall be required to document this requirement.
C. Regulatory Requirements: Elevator system design and installation shall comply with the
version of ASME A17.1 in effect for this contract.
D. Permits and Inspections: Contractor to provide licenses and permits and perform required
inspections and tests.
Note to specifier: The following section may be appropriate in order to inspect and observe construction methods
that would be difficult or impossible to observe after installation is complete.
E. Regulatory agencies: elevator design, materials, construction clearances, workmanship,
and tests shall conform to the requirements of the codes and regulations listed in part
1.04, APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, AND PUBLICATIONS.
F. Welding: Welding shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of AWS or
CWB Welders shall produce evidence of current certification by AWS or CWB.
G. Labeling: Every elevator controller shall be clearly marked permanently on the controller
with rated load and speed, manufacturer serial number, and the designated Owner
identification.
H. Requirements of Regulatory Agencies
1. Contractor shall obtain and pay for all necessary permits, and perform such tests as
may be required for acceptance and approval of elevators by jurisdictional agencies.
2. Contractor shall notify the proper inspectors to witness required testing.
I. (Optional)Factory Visit
1. The contractor shall provide for the costs of up to three of the owners
representatives to visit the factory where the elevator is being manufactured.
2. The contractor shall not ship the elevator without the approval of the owner after the
conclusion of the factory visit.
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1.09 Delivery, Storage and Handling
Should the building or the site not be prepared to receive the elevator equipment at the agreed
upon date, the Contractor will be responsible to provide a proper and suitable storage area on or
off the worksite.
1.10 Warranty
A. The acceptance is conditional on the understanding that their warranty covers defective
material and workmanship. The warranty period shall be one (1) year from the date of
Beneficial Use. The warranty excludes ordinary wear and tear or improper use,
vandalism, abuse, misuse, or neglect or any other causes beyond the control of the
elevator contractor and this express warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or
implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Note to specifier: section 1.10 B is an option for third party maintenance during the warranty period.

B. Interim maintenance is required between Beneficial Use and Revenue Service. This
service will be performed according to the approved maintenance plan, with no extra
charge for overtime required to return the elevator to service. Vandalism and acts beyond
normal wear and tear are excluded.
C. Deliverables: Proof of interim maintenance: documents will be required prior to Final
Acceptance.
1.11 Maintenance Service
A. The approved maintenance service consisting of regular examinations, adjustments and
lubrication of the elevator equipment shall be provided by the elevator contractor for a
period of 12 months after the elevator has been turned over for the Beneficial Use. This
service shall not be subcontracted but shall be performed by the installer. All work shall
be performed by competent employees during regular working hours of regular working
days and shall include emergency 24-hour callback service at no extra cost. This service
shall not cover adjustments, repairs or replacement of parts due to negligence, misuse,
abuse or accidents caused by persons other than the elevator contractor. Only parts and
supplies as used in the manufacture and installation of the original equipment shall be
provided.
B. Deliverables: Proof of maintenance, documents and all as builts documents to complete
the O&M manuals will be required prior to Final Acceptance.
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1.12 Design Criteria
A. General
Elevators shall be designed with provisions for thermal expansion and contraction of
complete elevator assemblies.
B. Operational Requirements
Hours of operation shall be considered as twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days
per week.
C. Seismic zone:
The elevator shall be designed to comply with seismic zone 2 requirements of ASME
A17.1 2000 regardless of edition of ASME A17.1 approved for this project. The sole
exception to this requirement is where the owner has designed the structure for a more
stringent seismic requirement.
D. Environmental Requirements
Note to specifier: Interior installations include facilities such as airports and controlled environments
with no corrosive elements. Exterior installations should be used for all light rail, heavy rail, commuter
rail and bus applications whether exposed to the weather or not.
1. General: Elevators shall be capable of operating with full-specified performance
capability while exposed to the following climatic and environmental
conditions.
2. Interior installations: Elevators shall be designed to operate in a temperature
range of plus five (+5) to plus one hundred and twenty (+120) degrees
Fahrenheit, dry bulb; and all conditions of relative humidity while exposed to
airborne dust and debris.
3. Exterior installations: Elevators shall be designed to operate while exposed to
the natural elements of weather, including sunlight, rain, slush, snow and ice; all
conditions of relative humidity while exposed to salt, de-icing chemicals,
airborne dust, and debris, and corrosive elements; and in a drybulb temperature
range of minus twenty five (25) to plus one hundred and twenty (+120) degrees
Fahrenheit
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E. Bearings
1. Bearings: All machine and motor bearing housings shall be provided with a
drilled, tapped and spot faced area in the vertical and axial axis to accommodate
a transducer that a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analyzer requires. Permanently
mount transducers on the drive bearings and run the wires into the controller to a
panel with BNC connectors on the ends to accommodate the FFT analyzer.
2. Motor limit: rigid mount: .15 ips flex mount: .2 ips.
3. Bearings shall be rated for an AFBMA L10 life as specified, under a fluctuating
bearing load. All bearings shall have basic dynamic load ratings.
F. Fasteners
1. Fasteners shall be compatible with materials being fastened.
2. Fasteners shall be furnished with self locking nuts or retaining rings (spring
washers, toothed disks).
3. Fasteners shall be equal to or of greater corrosion resistance than the most
corrosion resistant metals being fastened.
Note to specifier: Ride quality information can be found in great detail in the National Elevator Industry
Inc. Design guideline manual. APTA has adopted a milli-g requirement of 35 milli-g in each axis in a raw
format. A95 is an average of the peak to peak readings of the raw data to weed out inequities in collecting
data or in frequencies outside human perception.
G. Ride Quality
1. All elevators shall have a maximum decibel reading of 70 with the doors closed
during a run in the up direction.
2. All elevators shall have a ride quality of;A95 raw 35 mill-g, peak to peak in the x, y
and z axis during a full load run in the up direction.
3. The vibration readings shall be verified in the field with an EVA-625 (as
manufactured by PMT, Inc. or approved equal) placed in the center of the cab floor.
H. Car Frame
No cantilevered car frames are permitted.
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1.13 Job Conditions
A. Protection: During installations, and until elevator systems are fully operative, contractor
shall make necessary provisions to protect systems from damage, deterioration, injury to
pedestrians, the general public and environmental conditions.
B. Coordination Requirements
1. Alterations: Contractor shall coordinate any alterations required to accommodate
elevators with the Owner.
2. Floor finish in cab: Contractor shall install cab flooring as specified.
3. Lock and key requirements: Contractor shall coordinate with the Owner.
4. Pit Drainage: Contractor shall coordinate location of sump pits, pumps, pipes and
related wiring with elevator installer.
Note to specifier: Elevator code prohibits connections of elevator pit drains to sanitary lines. The Owner
may need to address drainage issues related to hydraulic elevators and the inherent environmental
conditions that may apply.
5. Rigging Plan: Contractor shall supply a rigging plan that is approved by the Owner..
6. Safety Training: Contractor shall attend appropriate safety training programs
provided by the Owner at no extra cost.
7. Methodology: The contractor shall meet with the Owner and provide a written
method of installation for approval.
8. Electrical: The installer shall coordinate with the contractor and appropriate trade in
relation to CCTV, communications, smoke detectors, shunt trip breakers, CCTV,
power and cab lighting requirements.
9. Construction schedule: Installer shall coordinate deliveries, installation and testing
with the Contractor.
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Part 2 PRODUCTS
Note to specifier: This portion of the guidelines will encompass both hydraulic and rack and pinion
requirements. Most of this section is applicable to both elevator types. Particular sections dedicated to
either type will be identified as HP for hydraulic and RP for rack and pinion. If no indication is present,
that item is applicable to both types of elevator systems. This section will have both hydraulic and rack
and pinion sections. Many are applicable to both. Any section specific to one design will be identified as
to which elevator system. Unrelated sections should be deleted in the final bid document.
2.01 Acceptable Manufacturer
A. (HP) Provide hydraulic elevators as specified.
B. (RP) Provide rack and pinion elevators as specified.
2.02 Summary of Features
A. Elevator Number: 1
B. Elevator Use: Passenger
C. Contract Load, in pounds: as per contract drawings
D. Contract Speed, in FPM: not to exceed 100
Note to specifier: the minimum elevator speed should not be lower than that required to run the
elevator the full length of travel in no more than 30 seconds.
E. Travel Distance: as per contract drawings
F. Serves: as per contract drawings
G. Number of Stops: as per contract drawings
H. Number of Openings: as per contract drawings
I. Machine Location: as per contract drawings
J. Machine Type: As specified
K. Car and Hoistway Door Size: as per contract drawings
L. Car and Hoistway Door Type: as per contract drawings
M. Car and Hoistway Door Operation: Power High-speed, heavy duty
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N. (Minimum opening speed 3.0 FPS)
O. Hoistway Entrance: New, as specified.
P. Cab Enclosure: New, as specified.
Q. Door-Reversal Device: Non Contact door reversal device
R. Car Operating Panel: Stainless Steel with vandal resistant features
S. Car Position Indicator Stainless Steel with vandal resistant features
T. Car Direction Indicator Stainless Steel with vandal resistant features
U. Hall Call Stations: Single riser, stainless steel with vandal resistant buttons
V. Self-Leveling
W. Communication System: Hands-Free
X. Provide keyed switch in car operating panel or hall push button station as directed to shut
down elevator
2.03 Machine Room Components
A. (HP)The hydraulic system shall be of compact design suitable for operation under the
required working pressure, not to exceed 400 p.s.i. measured at the pump. The pump unit
shall not be mounted in the hydraulic-fluid storage tank. The pump shall be driven with a
one piece multi-groove V-belt. The direction valve shall control flow for up and down
directions hydraulically and shall include an integral check valve. A control section
including control solenoids shall direct the main valve and control: up and down starting,
acceleration, transition from full speed to leveling speed, up and down stops, pressure
relief and manual lowering. All of these functions shall be fully adjustable for maximum
smoothness and to meet contract conditions. System to be provided with a muffler and a
low-pressure switch. Provide a single lever ball type shut-off valve in both the machine
room and the elevator pit.
1. Included in the reservoir shall be an oil fill strainer with air filter and a self-cleaning
strainer in the suction line.
2. The tank shall have a reserve capacity of not less than 10 gallon and sight glass with
markings for minimum and maximum oil level.
B. (RP) MACHINE COMPONENTS: The rack and pinion drive shall consist of one or
more power-driven rotating pinions and arranged to travel on a stationary rack(s)
mounted on a supporting structure(s). The drive shall have a means to synchronize the
power-driven rotating pinions when multiple and/or twin drives are provided.
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C. (RP) MOTOR: The motor(s) shall be an alternating current, totally enclosed fan coiled
TEFC reversible induction type designed for elevator service with high starting torque
(minimum 225% of rated torque) and low starting current. The motors shall be designed
to stand the severe loads encountered in elevator service and the windings shall have a
minimum insulation
1. The motors shall be of the alternating current reversible induction type of a design
adapted to the severe requirements of elevator service. Motor shall be capable of
developing the required high starting torque (minimum 225%) with a low starting
current, and shall be designed to stand the severe loads encountered in elevator
service.
2. Insulation of all windings shall be impregnated and baked to prevent absorption of
moisture and oil. The insulation resistance between motor frame and windings shall
not be less than one megohm. The motor windings shall stand a dielectric test of
twice the normal voltage plus 1000 RMS volts of 60_Hertz, alternating current for
one minute.
3. Bearings shall be rated with an AFBMA L10 life of 200,000 hours and housed in an
oil tight, dust proof case provided with a sight glass or dipstick method of
determining oil level in the case. The case shall provide a convenient method of
draining the oil.
4. Motor leads in the conduit box shall have the same insulation class as the windings.
Motor lead wire shall be rated 125 C and shall be sized for 105 C at the motor
nameplate amperes at 1.0 Power Factor per Electrical Apparatus Service Association
(EASA) recommendations. Leads are to be numbered for clockwise rotation when
facing opposite the shaft end.
D. (RP) BRAKE: The brake(s) shall be of the self adjusting fail-safe (springapplied and
electrically released) type provided with an external manualbrake release and designed to
meet the service factor demand of its intended use.
E. (RP) AUTOMATIC LUBRICATOR: An automatic electric lubricator shall be provided
on the car roof to provide a means of maintaining sufficient lubricant on the rack and
pinions during normal operation. The lubricator shall dispense grease when the lift travels
in its upwards direction at intervals that are pre-set by the OEM.
Note to specifier: Rack and pinion elevators are not required to have a counterweight. There are times
when this would benefit the Owner in terms of reducing motor size or improving ride quality. When
adding a counterweight, there are options to be explored in terms of the overbalance ratio and its affect on
emergency egress and hoistway size.

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2.04 Controller
Note to specifier: remote monitoring is an important part of elevator installations in public transportation
facilities. This document will provide elevators capable of connections to many transit SCADA systems.
This document does not provide any design guidelines for remote monitoring beyond providing PLC
controls for the elevators.
A. PLC-based controller shall be provided, governing starting and stopping, as well as
preventing, damage to the motor from overload or excessive current. It shall
automatically cut off the motor current and bring the car to rest in the event any of the
safety devices are activated. The controller shall be mounted in a vented cabinet within
the [HP] machine [RP] controller room. The controller shall utilize soft start
characteristics.
(Optional) (RP) The controller shall be designed to operate automatically on standby
power.
1. Selective Collective Operation: As defined by ASME A17.1.
2. (HP)Provide intermittent automatic operation, once every 3 hours through the entire
run of the hoistway. Cycling shall be the full 24 hours each day throughout the year.
3. (HP) Low-oil control shall turn off the elevator if a low oil condition is detected.

B. (HP or RP)Provide a separate battery powered unit that senses loss of power. Battery
shall be 12 volt minimum, sealed nickel cadmium or gel cell construction. When loss of
power occurs, elevator shall descend to lowest landing and open doors automatically.
After a predetermined time, the doors shall close and the elevator shall remain
inoperative until normal power is restored. The door open and alarm buttons shall operate
under battery power.
C. (Option) Tank Heater: Provide a reinforced overhead oil reservoir with a tight fitting tank
cover over the oil pump unit. The tank shall have a removable thermostatically controlled
500W screwed on heater.
D. (Option) Tank Cooler: Cooling unit Specifications:
1. Heat removal: to comply with section 1.05.A.2
2. Adjustable thermostat control
3. 10 micron filter
4. Must be capable of remote installation
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E. Hydraulic piping: All piping shall use a minimum of schedule 80 pipe. No victaulic
fittings are permitted. All buried piping shall be welded and left uncovered until accepted
and approved by the Owner.
2.05 Hydraulic Plunger [Select the following for holeless hydraulic
elevators only]
A. (HP) Hydraulic Plunger: Two accurately ground and polished hydraulic single stage
plungers shall be provided. The bottom of each shall be fitted with a positive stop
designed to prevent the plungers from leaving their cylinders. The top of each plunger
shall be fastened to the car frame.
B. Hydraulic Cylinder: Two hydraulic cylinders designed to stand upright on the pit floor,
on either side of the car, shall be provided. Each cylinder shall be constructed from steel
pipe with a machined steel flange at the upper end and a heavy steel bulkhead at the
lower end. Each cylinder shall be connected to the oil line. A packing gland with guide
bearing, wiper ring and packing especially designed for hydraulic elevator service shall
be mounted at the top of each cylinder along with an oil collector ring and drain hole.
Each cylinder shall be finished with a coat of rust-inhibiting air-dry enamel and have an
air bleeder valve and oil drain plug positioned above the pit floor. The plunger surface
shall be a minimum of 20 micro- inches RMS and shall not exceed 35 micro-inches RMS
for the entire plunger length in engagement with the cylinder seals. The plunger seals
shall be urethane cup design with integral wipers or approved equal.
Note to specifier: consideration of the temperature of the environment for which the machinery and
piping will be subject to. Some locations with severe temperature ranges may require both heaters and
coolers for the hydraulic elevator system. Piping layouts also can affect the temperature of the hydraulic
oil and must be considered when deciding on the final design.
2.06 Safety Devices
(HP) Provide a pipe rupture valve on the main cylinder line in the pit.
2.07 Jack Hole and Casing (for Hole-Type Elevator only):
A. The jack hole shall be drilled by using a rotary drill. No hammer drilling or blasting shall
be allowed. The hole shall be located within 1-inch of the approved shop drawing
location.
B. A Schedule 80 steel drill casing shall be provided. The drill casing shall be installed
plumb so that the hydraulic jack can be installed perfectly plumb.
C. Prior to the installation of the drill casing, the Contractor shall submit a drawing showing
the details of installation of hydraulic jack unit inside of the drill casing for approval. The
drawing shall show all dimensions of the hydraulic jack, PVC liner, sand fill, drill casing,
all couplings and the details for securing the PVC liner to the elevator pit.
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2.08 Hydraulic Jack Unit
A. It shall be of sufficient size to lift the gross load to the height specified at the rated oil
pressure and speed, and be factory tested to ensure adequate strength and freedom from
leakage. No brittle material, such as gray cast iron, shall be used in the jack construction.
All pipe sections shall be secured to each other with threaded connections.
B. The jack shall consist of the following parts: a non telescoping plunger of heavy seamless
steel tubing accurately turned and polished; a stop ring electrically welded to the plunger
to positively prevent plunger leaving its cylinder; an internal babbitt-lined, guide bearing;
packing or seal of suitable design and quality; a drip ring around cylinder top; a cylinder
made of steel pipes and provided with a pipe connection, air bleeder valve and oil drain
plugs all positioned above the pit floor. The cylinder shall be furnished at the bottom with
a safety bulkhead with an orifice to limit the speed of the cars descent to 15 feet per
minute in the event that the outer case fails. Weld brackets to the cylinder for supporting
the jack on pit channels. A platen plate shall be mounted with neoprene rubber sound
dampeners designed to isolate the platen plate from the car frame with a safety factor of
four.
C. The jack shall be provided with a caged primary seal and secondary seal so that weep oil
can be drained via tubing to the scavenger pump tank.
D. If the jack must be supplied in Sections, the Sections shall be threaded. The cylinder shall
also be welded and then polished at the threaded joint. The joints shall have any pipe
coatings reapplied as per manufacturers Specifications.
2.09 Hole Type Jacks
A. The jack shall be fabricated with an integral sleeve for connection to the PVC liner. The
interstitial space between the PVC liner and the jack shall be capable of being monitored
by a port on the pit plate.
B. The complete outer cylinder shall be waterproofed with a factory applied extruded pipe
coating to protect the casing from corrosion. The pipe coating shall consist of 10 mills of
Butyl Rubber or approved equal adhesive and 40 mils of heat applied polyethylene over
coating. The coated pipe shall be protected during shipment with sheet steel wrap. The
jack unit shall be installed accurately centered and plumb.
C. Install the jack unit in separate PVC outer liner constructed from Schedule 80 PVC pipe.
The liner shall have a dished seamless bottom, a water stop ring attached to the liner and
embedded in the pit floor, and sealed joints to prevent moisture seeping into the annular
space between the liner and cylinder. The top of the liner shall be attached to the integral
sleeve on the hydraulic jack.
D. For the drill casing, (See Structural Contract Drawings and Paragraph 2.12, J ack Hole
and Casing).
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E. After centering jack unit, affix it to the pit channels. Use stainless steel shims to level the
pit channels. Fill the space between the steel casing and the PVC liner with clean dry
sand to maintain plumbness and support PVC liner.
2.10 Roped Hydraulic Elevators
A. Rotating sheave to be mounted to fixed shaft through ball or roller bearings. Sheave
support base to be attached to top of plunder with single 1-1/4" UNC bolt. Adjustable
rope retainers shall be provided over the full 180 degree arc of contact. Sheave to be
supported by two rails through cast aluminum slipper guides with removable UHMW
polyethylene gibs. Suspension ropes and connections shall comply with ANSI A17.1-
2000, Section 2.20. Ropes to be pre-stretched 8x19 construction with independent wire
rope core. Shackles to be of the wedge rope socket type. A manually reset switch shall
remove power from the driving motor and control valve should any rope become slack.
B. GOVERNOR AND SAFETY: supply as required by code. No remote testing of the
safety is permitted.
C. Cylinder Mounting Assembly.
1. Base of cylinder to be elevated above pit floor by a pedestal weldment, including :
(1) dead-end hitch plate for pit shackles, and (2) mounting surface for slack rope
switch.
2. Pedestal and cylinder to be secured to wall by a steel bracket around the full 360
degree circumference, to fasten to the wall mounting surface with two horizontally
spaced bolts, and adjustable for widthwise, depthwise, and vertical adjustment.
D. Cylinder
The cylinder shall be constructed of steel pipe of sufficient thickness and suitable for the
operating pressure per section 2.1. The top of the cylinder shall be equipped with a
cylinder head with drip ring and self-adjusting packing. The plunger shall be constructed
of selected steel tubing or pipe of proper diameter machined true and smooth with a fine
polished finish. The plunger shall be provided with a stop ring electrically welded to it to
prevent the plunger from leaving the cylinder. The plunger and cylinder shall be installed
plumb and must operate freely with minimum friction.
E. Oil Line Support Stands
Oil line support stands shall be supported with an adequate number of support stands.
Stands shall be anchored to the floor or wall and adjustable in height. Rubber isolation
clamps shall secure the oil line to the stand around the full 360-degree circumference.
F. Low Pressure Switch: low pressure switch to be pre-installed to valve.
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2.11 Hoistway
A. (RP) Racks: zinc plated steel elevator guide supports shall be furnished to guide and
support the car and counterweight (when provided), erected plumb and securely fastened
to the building structure at the top, bottom and intermediate locations in coordination
with the Owner. The fastening to the building shall have isolation pads to absorb
vibration.
B. Roller Guides: Roller guides shall be mounted on top and bottom of the car frames to
engage the racks (RP) or guide rails (HP).
C. (RP) Counterweight Rope (when supplied): The counterweight ropes shall be steel of
size, construction and number to insure operation of the elevator and give satisfactory
wearing qualities.
2.12 Rack and Pinion Drive System:
A. Variable Voltage Variable Frequency (VVVF) Motor Drive: provide new motor drives as
follows:
1. The drive shall be capable of varying the torque on the motor during acceleration and
deceleration.
2. The drive shall be capable of on-site programming the volts per Hertz, acceleration
and deceleration ride profiles to adjust the ride quality due to drive control
characteristics.
3. The flux vector drive shall control AC induction motors through the use of a high
resolution, dual channel optical encoder.
4. The flux vector drive shall be capable of delivering 100% rated motor torque from
base speed down to zero speed.
5. The flux vector drive shall not use DC injection for slowdown braking.
6. The flux vector drive shall be adjusted to achieve the required current, motor voltage
and frequency so as to match the characteristics of the hoist motor.
7. The drive shall not create excessive audible noise in the elevator motor.
8. The drive shall be capable of delivering sufficient current to accelerate the elevator
to contract speed at the rated load. The drive shall provide speed regulation within
5% during all phases of acceleration, deceleration and leveling.
9. A contactor shall disconnect the hoist motor from the drives output each time the
elevator stops. If the contactor has not returned to the de-energized state when the
elevator stops, the elevator shall not restart.
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10. Maximum total harmonic distortion shall not exceed IEEE Std. 519 to be measured
at the elevator disconnect.
Note to specifier: There are two main types of VVVF drives now available; regenerative and non
regenerative. While the regenerative is more expensive, the BTU output is almost half that of a
non-regenerative system which absorbs the regenerative energy into a resistor bank.
B. (HP)Car Guide Rails: Tee-section steel rails with brackets and fasteners.
C. Buffer: as per code.
2.13 Wiring--Conduit and Wiring Cables and Conductors
Note to specifier: All wiring should be rated one size over the NEC table requirements for
conductors. All internal elevator locations should use NFPA ratings for damp conditions, while
outdoor locations should be rated for wet locations. Indoor installations with a high water table
should be rated for wet locations.
A. Conduits
1. Unless otherwise specified, all electrical conductors in the pits and hoistways, except
traveling cable connections to the car shall be provided in rigid steel conduit with
steel outlet boxes, except that a small amount of flexible conduit may be used where
conduit is not subject to moisture or embedded in concrete
2. Rigid steel conduit shall be full weight, threaded, hot-dip galvanized, inside
enameled, conforming to ANSI C80.1.
3. Conduit fittings and bodies shall meet ANSI/NEMA FB 1; threaded type, material to
match conduit.
4. Terminal boxes, pull boxes and other similar items, shall be of approved
construction, thoroughly reinforced, and shall meet ANSI/NEMA FB 1.
5. All electrical boxes exceeding 150 cubic inches shall be supported independently of
the conduits.
6. All raceways shall be threaded rigid steel conduit complying with ANSI/NEMA FB
1.
7. Where permitted flexible heavy-duty service cord, type SO, may be used between
fixed car wiring and switches on car doors for safety edges and light ray devices for
reversal devices.
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8. Where permitted, flexible metal conduit shall be fabricated in continuous length
from galvanized steel strip, spirally wound and formed to provide an interlocking
design with a gray XLPO Thermoset Type 2 outerjacket.
9. All conduit terminating in steel cabinets, junction boxes, wireways, switch boxes,
outlet boxes and similar locations shall have approved insulation bushings. If the
bushings are constructed completely of insulation material, a steel locknut shall be
installed under the bushing. At ends of conduits not terminating in steel cabinets or
boxes, the conductors shall be protected by terminal fittings having an insulated
opening for the conductors.
10. All conduits terminating in NEMA 4X boxes shall be backed up with flat rust
resistant steel plates to fit the entire area where the conduit penetrated the box.
11. All conduit fittings and connections shall be compression type. The use of set screw
or indentations as a means of attachment is not permitted.
12. Connect motors and other components subject to movement or vibration, to the
conduit systems with flexible conduit.
13. The Contractor shall furnish all materials and completely wire all parts of the
electrical equipment of the elevators including electrical devices on hatch doors. All
car wiring and conduit shall be replaced with new including car junction boxes.
14. All solid state and electrical components located on top of the car enclosure or in the
hoistway shall be installed within NEMA 4X enclosures.
15. Conduits shall be brought and connected to suitable approved connection boxes at all
outlets, apparatus and panels.
16. Conduit Sizing, Arrangement, And Support
a) Size conduit per NEC for conductor type installed or for Type THW conductors,
whichever is larger; 3/4-inch minimum size for conduit.
b) Conduits for small devices such as door switches, interlocks, etc. shall be
permitted at inch
c) The total overall cross sectional area of the wires contained in any conduit shall
not exceed 40 percent of the internal area of the conduit.
d) Arrange conduit to maintain headroom and present a neat appearance.
e) Route exposed conduit parallel and perpendicular to walls and adjacent piping
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f) Maintain minimum 6-inch clearance between conduit and piping. Maintain 12-
inch clearance between conduit and heat sources such as flues, steam pipes, and
heating appliances.
g) Arrange conduit supports to prevent distortion of alignment by wire pulling
operations. Fasten conduit using galvanized straps, lay-in adjustable hangers,
clevis hangers, or bolted split stamped galvanized hangers.
h) Group conduit in parallel runs where practical and use conduit rack constructed of
steel channel with conduit straps or clamps. Provide space for 25 percent
additional conduit on racks.
i) Do not fasten conduit with wire or perforated pipe straps. Remove all wire used
for temporary conduit support during construction, before conductors are pulled.
j) No conduit shall be attached to a cable tray or installed within 6 inches of a cable
tray or light fitting except for termination.
k) Approved strain boxes shall be installed for all vertical runs in accordance with
Code.
17. Where conduit penetrates fire-rated walls and floors, seal opening around conduit with
UL listed through penetration firestop system to maintain wall or floor rating.
18. All interlock, hall button and limit switch branch wiring shall be enclosed in flexible
steel conduit with covering of liquid tight Type "EF" with connectors having nylon
insulated throat.
19. All screws used for terminal connections of all wiring (machine room, hoistway and pit)
shall be provided with "star washers" of proper size and type.
20. All existing conduit and wiring shall be removed and wall/floor slabs patched with fire
rated material.
C. Conductors
1. Unless otherwise specified, conductors, exclusive of traveling cables, shall be 98%
conductivity copper, solid, for size 10 AWG and smaller, and stranded for size 8 AWG
and larger shall be stranded or solid coated annealed copper in accordance with the NEC
for Type THHW.
2. Where 16 and 18 AWG are permitted by Code, either single conductor cable in
accordance with Code for Type TF, or multiple conductor cable may be used provided
the insulation of single conductor cable and outer jacket of multiple conductor cable is
flame retardant and moisture resistant.
3. Insulation Voltage Rating: 600 volts.
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4. Insulation: ANSI/NFPA 70, type THHN/THWN, XHHW or THW.
5. The use of PVC insulation shall not be permitted.
6. Color Coding: All power conductors identified as to phase and voltage by means of
color impregnated insulation, as follows:
7. Voltage A B C NeutralGround
8. 120/208V Black Red Blue White Green
9. 277/480V Brown Orange Yellow White Green
10. For wire sizes No. 8 AWG and larger, color banding tape, minimum 2 inches wide, may
be used at all accessible locations in lieu of colored insulation.
11. Multiple conductor cable shall have color coding or other suitable identification for each
conductor. Conductors for control boards shall be in accordance with Code.
12. No joints or splices shall be permitted in wiring except at outlets. Tap connectors may be
used in wireways provided they meet all UL requirements.
13. All wiring shall test free from short circuits or grounds. Insulation resistance between
individual external conductors and between conductors and ground shall be not less than
one meg-ohm.
14. Where size of conductors is not given, capacity shall be such that maximum current shall
not exceed limits prescribed by Code.
15. Equipment grounding shall be furnished and installed. Ground conduits, supports,
controller enclosures, motors, platform and car frames, and all other non-current
conducting metal enclosures for electrical equipment in accordance with Code. The
ground wires shall be copper, green, insulated and sized as required.
16. Terminal connections for all conductors used for external wiring between various items
of elevator equipment shall be solderless pressure wire connectors in accordance with
Code. The Contractor may at his option make these terminal connections on No. 10 or
smaller conductors with approved terminal eyelets set on the conductor with a special
setting tool, or with an approved pressure type terminal block. Terminal blocks using
pierce-through serrated washers are not acceptable.
17. Provide all necessary conduit and wiring between all remote machine room and
hoistway.
C. Traveling Cables
1. Traveling cables from junction box on car to junction box in hoistway shall consist of
flexible traveling cables conforming to the requirements of Code.
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2. J unction boxes in hoistway and on car shall be equipped with terminal blocks. All
connections to terminal blocks shall be made with either terminal eyelet connections or
pressure wire connectors of the clamp type that meet UL 486 requirements for stranded
wire.
3. Terminal blocks shall have permanent indelible identifying numbers for each
connection. The outer covering must remain intact between junction boxes. Abrupt
bending or twisting producing distortion of cable is not permitted.
4. Cables shall be free from any possible contact with hoistway structure, car or other
equipment. Furnish and install shields or pads to protect the cables.
5. Travel cables shall include, as a minimum:
NOTE TO SPECIFIER COORDINATE TRAVELLING CABLE REQUIREMENTS VITH
OWNERS SECURITY REQUIREMENTS IE CARD READERS, CAMERAS , ETC
a) 2 coaxial cables shielded for the CCTV system.
b) 4 cat 5 twisted shielded pairs for security and telephone systems
6. Provide 10 percent but not less than 2 spare conductors in each traveling cable.
7. Provide separate traveling cables for car lighting and fan control circuits.
8. Provide traveling cable for telephone in the elevator car. Cable shall extend from
junction box in hoistway to telephone box in car.
9. Provide traveling cable for car work lights. Cable shall extend from junction box in
hoistway to car junction box.
10. Car and hoistway junction boxes shall be provided for on the top of the elevator cab.
11. Cables shall include ten percent spare wires between each controller, selector, and
hoistway junction box, all spares to be properly tagged or otherwise identified with
clear and indelible markings.
12. All insulated wiring, control wiring and wiring in traveling cables shall be tag coded at
their terminals in the motor room, and hoistway junction box, elevator cab junction box,
and push-button stations within the cab, and shall agree with the approved wiring
diagrams.
13. The traveling cable shall be wired directly from the controller to the elevator with no
hoistway junction box.
14. The emergency stop switch in the car shall be connected to all alarm bells in a manner
that will cause the bells to ring when the emergency stop switch is in the "On" position.
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D. Motor Circuits:
1. Contacts in elevator motor circuits that are to be opened by governors or other safety
devices shall be copper to carbon or other approved of the non-fusing type. Contacts on
control and signal relays and switches shall be commercially pure silver. Contacts on
switches breaking heavy motor circuits shall be copper to carbon or, if of metal, shall
have supplementary breaking contacts and shall operate with suitable wiping action, or
shall be of approved equivalent design and construction. They shall be equipped with
suitable blowout coils, vanes, barriers, etc., where necessary to prevent undue arcing and
heating.
2. Car and hall operating signal circuits shall be not exceed 48 volts.
3. Each major component of equipment shall have the manufacturers name, type, class or
catalog number on a metal plate securely attached to the item of equipment in a
conspicuous location.
4. All cabinets containing motor drives, filter boxes, transformers and power reactors shall
be supported on rails and isolated from the base building structure with elastomer pads
having a minimum static deflection of 3/8" (Mason Type N, or equivalent). All
connections to and from the cabinetry shall be flexible in order not to compromise the
isolation system. Use non-rigid conduit for the final electrical connection, with all other
conduit supports and clamps provided on a neoprene sponge insert.
Note to specifier: Careful coordination with other engineering disciplines is required to
assure proper grounding methods are followed in the elevator machine room as well as
proper steps to reduce noise on VFAC elevator drive systems.
5. Supply, installation and connections of fused main line disconnect switch of the lockable
type for the elevators in the machine rooms.
6. Signal to the controller in the machine room to indicate special emergency condition due
to lobby smoke detector activation; and smoke detectors in the elevator lobby and
machine room in accordance with the ASME A17.1 code. Furnish and install means to
automatically disconnect the main line power supply to the elevator prior to the
application of water.
7. Car lighting and fan circuit for the elevators shall be located in circuit breaker panel in
the machine rooms.
8. Permanent light fixtures with switches and duplex-grounded receptacles in the elevator
machine room and elevator pit. Receptacles in the pit shall be ground fault circuit
interrupter type.
Note to specifier: Careful coordination with other engineering disciplines is required to
assure proper grounding methods are followed in the elevator machine room or controller
locations as well as proper steps to reduce noise on VFAC elevator drive systems.
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2.14 CAB ENCLOSURE
Note to specifier: Cab finishes are typically designed by an architect. This section
provides the cab shell, cab front, floor and dome only. The final cab finishes should be
detailed in the bid drawings developed in coordination between the architect and the
elevator designer. This guideline is focused on key items for materials and finishes.
Plan on stainless steel type 316 #4 or hairline finish with vertical grain as a minimum for
all stainless steel.
Poured epoxy floors are recommended above tile or diamond plate flooring.
Although an elevator car sized to fit a gurney or emergency stretcher is not required by
A17.1, it may be a requirement of the Local Governing Code and is recommended for
consideration.
Where fire-rated shaft construction is required for an elevator hoist way, the Car
enclosure shall be solid on all sides.
Where solid shaft construction is not required, the hoist way and the Car enclosures may
be partially glass. An observation Car may have glass on a minimum of one wall or a
maximum of three walls including glass entry Car doors or doors with vision panels.
The glass observation panels should be operable, opening into the car so that the panels
can be cleaned and access is provided for cleaning the hoist way glass panels from
within the car. A17.1 Code requirements include the following, which must be reviewed
by the designer:
A stationary panel must be 3-6 in height below the panel that opens, the open panel
must have locks and safety shutoff feature as required by Code and a handrail must be at
each glass observation panel. The designer must coordinate with the car manufacturer
and establish that the operating panel size of 9/16 glass does not exceed the limitations
of the hinges used.

A. Cab configuration and materials shall be as per contract drawings prepared by the
architect and as specified herein.
B. Cab Flooring:
1. Appropriate floor materials include:
2. Chemical Resistant Urethane
3. Terrazzo with Marble Chips in Epoxy
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4. Clear Epoxy Resin with Vinyl Chips
C. Seamless and resilient elevator cab flooring shall be poured or laid in accordance with
manufacturers instructions over a minimum of one 3/4 thick marine grade tongue in
groove plywood substrate.
D. Resilient flooring systems shall be self-extinguishing, have 200 F. heat resistance,
11,700 PSI compressive strength, 2,200 PSI tensile strength, and 5,000 PSI flexural
strength.
2.15 CEILING TYPE
A. The clear height under the ceiling canopy shall be a minimum of 8-0. Ceiling canopies
shall be stainless or enameled steel not less than 0.109 nominal thickness.
Note to the Specifier: It cove lighting is used at non-entry walls the underside and return
of the cove shall be12-gauge type 316 stainless steel, #4 brushed finish with grain
running the direction of the cove. Each corner of the cove shall be reinforced with
hangers same gauge as the cove. A vandal resistant lens cover shall be placed between
the cove return and ceiling.
B. Ventilation: 2-speed exhaust fan. Finish and material of fan enclosure and blade shall match
the finish and material of the ceiling having a NEMA 4X rating. Exhaust blowers shall be
designed with a hood.
Note to Specifier: The material selection, type, pattern and finish requires careful
consideration for durability, ease of maintenance and appearance for Finished Solid
Enclosures.
M Materials and finishes for exposed parts of elevator car enclosures shall include:
a. Satin Stainless Steel: ASTM A 666, Type 316, with Hairline Vertical satin finish.
b. Textured Stainless Steel: ASTM A 666, Type 316; titanium nitride or oxide
colored; with coined or embossed texture rolled into exposed surface. Surface may be
satin polished, satin relieved, color coated and satin relieved or color coated and bright
relieved after rolling.
Note to specifier: Textured stainless steel products may be used particularly where there
is no or little exposure to deicing or coastal salt. Crevice corrosion can be a significant
problem in coastal areas. It is advisable to use textured stainless steel above wainscoting,
not below where moisture and salts will cause corrosion.
Nickel Silver Extrusions: ASTM B 151 (ASTM B 151M), alloy UNS No. C74500.
2. The desired thickness of stainless steel should always be shown in inches. ASTM
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does not define stainless steel gauges and each producer has their own definition. The
specifier will have no legal protection if a gauge number is specified and the thickness is
not what was desired. List a minimal thickness or a nominal thickness with an acceptable
tolerance variation. The nominal thickness typically associated with 12 and 14 gauges
are as follows:
12 gauge - 0.109 inches (nominal)
14 gauge - 0.078 inches (nominal)
3. Most stainless steel finishes with an obvious grain are directional. If all the
panels are not installed in the same rolling or polishing direction, there will be color
variation from panel to panel.

Observation Cars
1. Where glazing is used, safety-glazing material must be specified in accordance
with ANSI Z97.1. These are defined as glazing constructed, treated or combined with
other materials to minimize cutting and piercing injuries when broken by human contact.
The following when in compliance with ASME A17.1 and Z97.1 may be used:
a. Laminated Glass: Two or more sheets of glass held together by an interlayer(s) of
plastic material.
b. Tempered Glass: A single sheet of specially heat or chemically treated glass
which cannot be cut, drilled, milled or polished after treatment.
c. Wired Glass: A single sheet of glass with wire completely embedded in it.
d. Safety Plastic: A single or multiple sheets laminated of synthetic plastic in the
form of fibers or flakes which are poured and molded and which contain an organic
substance of large molecular weight.
e. Organic Coated Glass: A single sheet of glass with an applied organic coating
(plastic) on one or both sides.
f. Safety Insulating: Two or more sheets of glazing separated by air space as a
complete assembly.
2. Where enclosures include panels of glass, transparent or translucent plastic, they
shall be a minimum 9/16 thick laminated glass complying with 16 CFR Part 1201.1,
1201.2; laminated or safety glass or plastic complying with CAN/CGSB-12.1.
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2.16 HANDRAIL TYPE
Handrails: 1- inches outside diameter type 316 stainless steel #4 brushed finish and wall
connectors shall have security type fastenings and shall be the same material and finish as the
handrail. Handrail height shall confirm with Code requirements placed on non-entry walls.
2.17 HOISTWAY EQUIPMENT
A. Frames: Entrance frames shall be of bolted construction for complete one-piece unit
assembly. All frames shall be securely fastened to fixing angles mounted in the hoistway
and shall be of 2 mm type 316 stainless steel. Provide an additional type 316 stainless
steel sill angle support. The sill shall be type 316 stainless steel.
B. Doors: Entrance doors shall be of hollow metal construction with vertical internal
channel reinforcements. Panels front and rear, framing, operating levers, and integral
hardware shall be type 316 stainless steel; panel shall be 2mm and have a No. 4 finish.
C. Entrance Finish: Finish shall be type 316 stainless steel #4 finish.
D. Sight Guards: type 316 stainless steel
E. Car Frame: A suitable car frame shall be provided with adequate bracing to support the
platform and car enclosure. The buffer striking plate on the underside of the car-frame
platform assembly must fully compress the spring buffer mounted in the pit before the
plunger reaches its lower limit of travel. Provide welded or bolted ASTM 123 galvanized
or type 316 stainless steel channel uprights affixed to crosshead and plank channels with
welded or bolted bracing members and gusset plates which will remove strain from car
enclosure.
F. Platform, Heavy Loading Type: The car platform shall be arranged to accommodate one-
piece loads weighing up to 25% of the rated load, such as wheeled food carts, hand
trucks, etc. The platform shall be type 316 stainless steel.
G. Provide a sill mounted closer at all landings.
Note to specifier: hoistway facia can be avoided be recessing the hoistway landing sills,
or if ASME A17.1 2000 rules apply by providing a door lock on the car door.
2.18 EQUIPMENT: SIGNAL DEVICES AND FIXTURES
A. Car-Operating Panel: A type 316 stainless steel #4 vertical finish panel shall be provided
with vandal resistant push buttons designed to bottom out against the panel plate and not
the contacts, key switches.
B. Provide one car operating panel integral with a stationary return panel.
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C. Braille/Arabic designations shall be flush with inconspicuous mechanical mounting.
D. Provide a service cabinet with a locked flush hinged or sliding door and integral
certificate frame. Certificate Frame shall have durable Plexiglas window and be
accessible from backside of locked door. Minimum window size to be approved by the
Owner. Cabinet shall contain the following key type controls:
1. A light switch.
2. Two speed fan switch.
3. Inspection switch, conforming with the Code.
4. Independent service switch.
5. A duplex 120 volt, A.C. GFI convenience outlet.
6. Emergency Stop switch.
E. Engrave the car operating panels with the following:
1. No Smoking. Minimum 1" high lettering and graphic symbol
2. Elevator Number over operating buttons. Minimum 1/4" high lettering.
3. Elevator Capacity. Minimum 1/4" high lettering.
4. Firefighters Operating Instructions. Minimum 1/8 inch high lettering.
F. Car Position Indicator: A vandal resistant car position indicator shall be provided integral
with the car operating panel.
Note to specifier: ADA requires 2 way communication between the cab and the outside
world. ASME A17.1 also requires communication between remote machine rooms and
the elevator cab. This can mean at times that there are two modes of communication in
the elevator cab.
G. Communication: A hands free communication device shall be provided which has been
designed in response to ADAAG requirements.
H. Car Lantern and Chime: A stainless steel vandal resistant directional lantern visible from
the corridor shall be provided in the car entrance. When the car stops and the doors are
opening, the lantern shall indicate the direction in which the car is to travel and an
adjustable electronic chime will sound.
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I. Hall Fixtures: Hall fixtures shall be provided with necessary stainless steel vandal
resistant push buttons and key switches for elevator operation. Raised markings shall be
provided for each push-button
J . Landing Passing Signal: An adjustable electronic chime bell shall sound in the car to tell
a passenger that the car is either stopping at or passing a floor served by the elevator.
2.19 Door Operator Equipment
A. Provide a GAL MOVFR-HSL or equal door operator with encoderless VVVF drive and
the following features:
1. hp motor and heavy duty sprocket, chain, belt, and sheaves.
2. Closed loop regulated speed performance.
3. Hand-held keypad programming.
4. Adjustments can be stored in the keypad and downloaded to another operator.
5. Adjustable door obstruction reversal.
6. Optical cams with LED indicators.
7. Test switches for open, close, nudging and speed zone set up.
8. Universal inputs for open, close, and nudging.
9. Reversing switch to back up the door reversal device.
B. Provide a non contact door reversal device with light immunity: The Door Reopening
Device shall cause both the car and hoistway doors to reverse, should they detect an
obstruction in the elevator entrance and shall be , Tri-Tronics, W Series Door Edge, or
approved equal. The device electrical wiring shall be supplied with quick disconnects
terminals to facilitate replacement. The infrared curtain detector shall include the
following:
1. A protective infrared detector field extending from 1 1/2 above the car sill to
a height of 68.
2. A fail-safe control system to prevent the doors from closing in case of power
loss to the detector.
3. A one-piece full door height protective lens cover designed to be completely
waterproof and to withstand impact, abrasion and vandalism.
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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 Installation

Contractor shall install complete and operating elevators in accordance with OEMs instruction
and approved shop drawings.
Note to specifier: clear instructions must be spelled out in the general terms and
conditions relating to the installer being ready for the inspection, as well as the Owner
being ready for items such as emergency power testing, fire alarm and smoke detector
testing and communications. Special consideration should be given to AHJ lead times to
schedule acceptance tests.
3.02 FIELD TESTING:
A. General
1. Contractor shall notify the Owner seven (7) days prior to each scheduled test
contractor shall perform testing in the presence of an Owner representative.
2. Contractor shall notify the appropriate local authorities having jurisdiction a
minimum of seven (7) days in advance of final acceptance tests.
3. Contractor shall provide all instruments, materials, and labor required for tests
specified herein.
4. Contractor shall pre-test all devices within his control and provide documentation
to prove compliance prior to jurisdictional inspection.
B. Acceptance testing requirements: Testing shall be performed in accordance with ASME
A17.2.1 (for Rack and Pinion) or ASME A17.2.2 (hydraulic) procedures with the
following additions or adaptations.
C. Test Period: The elevator shall be subjected to a test for a period of one hour continuous
run, with full specified load in the car. During the test run, the car shall be stopped at all
floors in both directions of travel for a standing period of 10 seconds per floor.
D. Speed Load Tests: The actual speed of the elevator car shall be determined in both
directions of travel with full contract load and with no load in the elevator car. Speed
shall be determined by a tachometer. The actual measured speed of elevator car with full
load shall be within 10% of rated speed. The maximum difference in actual measured
speeds obtained under the various conditions outlined between the "UP" and the
"DOWN" directions shall be checked.
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E. Post Acceptance Inspection: After the elevator is accepted by the local jurisdiction, a
second inspection will be conducted (without weights) to determine specification
compliance above and beyond the code requirements of the acceptance inspection.
3.03 Reinspection:
If any equipment is found to be damaged or defective, or if the performance of the elevator does
not conform with the requirements of the contract specifications or the Safety Code, no approval
or acceptance of elevators shall be issued until all defects have been corrected. When the repairs
and adjustments have been completed and the discrepancies corrected, the Owner shall be
notified and the elevator will be reinspected. Rejected elevators shall not be used until they have
been reinspected and approved.
Note to specifier: Consider a Reinspection Penalty in addition to any additional fees
imposed by the AHJ for repeated inspections. Significant liquidated damages should be
considered if any punch list items are not completed within one follow up inspection, the
contractor should be back charged $1,000 per reinspection.
3.04 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
A. All equipment shall be adjusted prior to final testing and acceptance.
B. Paint exposed work soiled or damaged during installation.
END OF SECTION

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