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CORNELL UNIVERSITY HIGH RISE 5 UPGRADES -
FACILITIES CONTRACTS ELEVATOR REPLACEMENT
121 HUMPHREYS SERVICE BUILDING
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14853-3701
ADDENDUM NO. 1
October 15, 2019
This Addendum contains changes to the requirements of the Contract Documents and Specifications. Such
changes are to be incorporated into the Construction Documents and shall apply to the work with the same
meaning and force as if they had been included in the original document. Wherever this Addendum
modifies a portion of a paragraph of the specifications or a portion of any Drawing, the remainder of the
Paragraph or Drawing shall remain in force.
NOTE: Provisions of all Contract Documents apply.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Item 1. Specification 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS, Section 1.12, Item A
DELETE in its entirety.
REPLACE with
Normal work hours when the building is unoccupied are 7AM-3:30PM Monday-Friday except
during above noted restrictions. Work cannot start daily when the building is occupied until
9:00AM. This means that Contractor shall not permit any noise generating activities that could
disturb campus occupants or residents to take place outside of these hours. Should any
conditions necessitate work to extend beyond these hours – Contractor may submit a detailed
request with reasonable advance notice to Cornell. Cornell (at its sole discretion) may issue a
written relaxation of the above but Contractor is advised never to assume that it will be granted.
ADD
B. Elevators cannot be taken out of service until students move out at the end of the spring
2020 semester. Elevators may be taken out of service May 26, 2020. All other work that
can take place in advance of taking elevators out of service and in preparation for the
demolition of the elevators shall commence during the spring 2020 semester. Multiple
shifts or weekends may be required if necessary to achieve the substantial completion date
of August 7, 2020.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item 2. DELETE Specification Section 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring in its entirety.
Item 3. Section 14 21 00 Traction Elevators
DELETE in its entirety.
REPLACE with revised 14 21 00, attached.
High Rise 5 – Elevator Replacement
Addendum No. 1
October 15, 2019
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DRAWINGS
Item 4. Drawing HR5-A301 ELEVATOR RENOVATION PLANS, ELEVATIONS, AND
DETAILS,
DELETE in its entirety.
REPLACE with revised Drawing, attached.
Item 5. Drawing HR5-A302 ELEVATOR DETAILS
DELETE in its entirety.
REPLACE with revised Drawing HR5-A301, attached.
Item 6. RFI Questions and Clarifications
See attached RFI Log (Items 1 - 4)
Attachments: Specification 14 21 00
Drawing HR5-A301
Drawing HR5-A302
RFI Log (Items 1-4)
****END OF ADDENDUM****
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SECTION 14 21 00
TRACTION ELEVATORS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and
Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this
Section.
1.02 SUMMARY
A. Related Work specified elsewhere to be coordinated:
1. Hazardous material abatement.
2. Machine room roof equipment access hatch.
3. Painting of elevator machine room floor.
4. Pit ladder and platform.
5. Finished elevator cab flooring.
6. Cutting, patching and painting of corridor wall surfaces for the installation
of the elevator pushbutton, hall position indicators and elevator
emergency panel.
7. Split ductless air condition unit in machine room.
8. Electrical service for elevators to and including:
a. Power feeders from switchgear to machine room including
grounding conductor, terminating at line side of fused motor circuit
switch or circuit breaker.
b. Externally operable, fused disconnect switch capable of being
locked in the open position. Installation of new electrical conduit
and power feeders and ground wire between load-side of
disconnect switch and the primary of the elevator drive isolation
transformers.
c. Single phase circuit for elevator cab lighting and ventilation,
terminating in a lockable fused disconnect switch located in the
elevator machine room
d. Lighting in machine room including GFCI protected convenience,
duplex receptacle outlet.
e. Lighting in pit and GFCI protected convenience, duplex receptacle
outlet
f. Single phase 120-volt source terminating at elevator emergency
panel located at the ground floor.
g. Standby power source, transfer switch.
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1) Standby power signaling conductors from dry contact on
automatic transfer switch to the elevator controller for pre-
transfer signal.
2) Wiring from dry contact on automatic transfer switch to
elevator controller, indicating that normal power supply has
failed, and that standby power is in effect.
9. Telephone wiring terminating in elevator machine room next to elevator
controller and at master base station at Ground Floor.
10. Fire Detection and Alarm for smoke detectors in elevator lobbies,
machine room, and hoistway, where required to initiate Phase I
firefighter's emergency recall operation. Heat detectors in machine room
and hoistway to disconnect mainline power from elevator equipment
before sprinkler application. Wiring shall be terminated in the required fire
alarm relays in the elevator machine room next to the elevator controllers.
1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. Definitions listed in Division 00, Division 01, ASME A17.1 code, as well as those
listed below apply to work of this Section.
1. Rebuild: To extensively repair. Requires pieces of the object to be newly
made so that the object may function. To rebuild an object means the
object cannot be repaired by fixings its existing pieces.
2. Refinish: To change the surface of an object as to give it a new
appearance.
3. Restore: To return an object to a level of quality equal to that of when it
was made.
4. Retain: To keep an existing object in its current position.
1.04 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Include capacities, sizes, performances, operations, safety
features, finishes, and similar information. Include product data for the following:
1. Hoisting Machine and Equipment
2. Hoist motor data: HP shall be certified by the manufacturer, with
calculations utilized to determine horsepower rating provided.
3. Emergency Brake (if separate from machine)
4. Suspension Means and Governor Rope
5. Compensating Cable
6. Control System, Cabinet, Landing System, & Equipment
7. Drive isolation transformer with calculations utilized to determine KVA
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rating.
8. Portable Equipment Access Ladder
9. Car and Counterweight Guides
10. Elevator Stopping Devices
11. Buffers and Equipment
12. Stop Switches
13. Hoistway Screening
14. Travel Cable
15. Electrical Equipment, Wiring, Conduit and Devices
16. Governor & Tension Assembly
17. Finished Floor with Color Selection
18. Cartop Guard
19. Top of Car Operating Device
20. Door Reopening Device
21. Door Operator and Clutch
22. Car Enclosure and Equipment
23. Car Ventilation Fan
24. Light Fixtures
25. Car, Hall, & Emergency Fixtures
26. Voice annunciator
27. Emergency alarm unit
28. Entrance Assemblies (Doors)
29. Door Closers
30. Interlocks, door hangers and tracks, closers
31. Two-way Communication System including installation wiring diagrams
32. Finished Metals
B. Shop Drawings: Provide the following:
1. Large-scale layout: Drawings shall be minimum size 11"x17" and include
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requirements as called for in ASME A17.1. Also plan of pit, hoistway,
machine room indicating equipment arrangement, elevation section of
hoistway. Shop drawing shall indicate weight data of doors and door
close time calculations.
a. Details of car enclosure.
b. Details of hoistway entrances including frame extension in-fill.
c. Car and hall signal fixtures.
d. Elevator emergency lobby panel.
e. Heat emissions for machines, controllers, drives and isolation
transformers to determine total BTU/hr for machine room.
2. Design Information: Provide a project specific hoist machine installation
scaled drawing as engineered by the manufacture showing all
attachments and attachment points including weights of equipment,
diameter of sheaves including arc of contact, rope drop points and hoist
rope size and number. Provide equipment and hardware list.
3. Sheave Shaft Loads: Provide calculations determining the sheave shaft
load of the hoist machines required for the project.
4. Power Confirmation: Include motor horsepower, starting current,
accelerating current and full load running current. Provide maximum and
average power demands.
5. Indicate variations from specified requirements.
1.05 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Data: Deliver three (3) copies covering the
installed products to the Owners Representative. The information shall include
specific manufacture data of the installed products. Hoist and governor rope data
shall also be provided and include actual installed products and design
information. Manufactures and installers warranty data shall also be provided for
the installed products. Include As-Built wiring diagrams of the control systems
installed on this project. As-Built wiring diagrams shall have each sheet
laminated in plastic.
B. Diagnostic Devices: Deliver all diagnostic and/or programming tools required for
maintenance and periodic testing to the Owner. If the control system contains a
SIM card to access the information required to diagnose faults or conduct
periodic tests, these shall remain with the control system and will become the
property of the Owner. Include manuals containing all passwords, set up
parameters, fault coding and all other operational and maintenance
requirements.
1. Diagnostic tool and level of software must be adequate to allow a
qualified third-party elevator mechanic to troubleshoot and adjust system
parameters for optimum system performance and to perfor m code
required safety tests. A "dumb" tool is not acceptable.
2. The diagnostic tool shall be non-proprietary and shall not require
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recharging to maintain its memory or authorization for use. The tool shall
not use software which requires periodic reprogramming or
reauthorization. Software programs shall be stored in non-volatile
memory. The tool shall not contain a self-degrading chip.
3. To protect manufacturers' intellectual property rights, the diagnostic tool
may be programmed to operate on only the serial numbered unit installed
under this contract and/or permanently mounted inside the controller.
4. The Contractor shall demonstrate the functionality of the tool for
compliance with the requirements of this specification.
C. Elevator Equipment & Spare Parts: Deliver all operational and maintenance
equipment to the Owner including but not limited to the following:
1. Portable equipment access ladder, per elevator.
2. Provide one (1) set of unused emergency brake pads (if applicable to
installation) to be left in the elevator machine room.
D. Acceptance Documents: Provide the following documentation project closeout.
1. Acceptance certificate to operate each elevator system issued by a QEI
certified third-party elevator Inspection Company. Certificate must be an
original signed version; reproductions are not acceptable.
2. Inspection and Testing Report in compliance with all ASME A17.1
requirement for Elevators and Escalators, issued by a QEI certified third-
party elevator Inspection Company. Inspection report shall clearly identify
any violations. Installation contractor shall provide additional written
documentation clearly identifying remediation repairs clearing all
inspection violations. All documentation must be an original signed
version.
3. All documentation shall be in original form and signed by all required
inspection personnel and the project management representative as
needed. Turn all documentation over to the Cornell VCOM office as the
record keeper.
4. Warranty documentation: Refer to Warranty and Maintenance Service
section for required information.
5. System Keys: Refer to Elevator System Key Schedule including any
Special Override Controls for required information.
6. Provide copies of all approved installation shop drawings pertinent to the
elevator system components installation.
7. Provide detailed system operation data that will be included in Cornell’s
asset management system (Maximo).
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1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: Elevator installer(s) shall have not less than five (5) years
successful experience with providing and installing similar elevators and shall be
trained and approved for installation of units required for this Project.
1. Installers shall be associated with a New York State or Federally
approved elevator mechanic apprenticeship program.
B. Certifications: The Elevator installer shall have the following certifications and
provide documentation of the same:
1. NYS Certificate of Asbestos Awareness Training. (Required for each
mechanic and helper working on this project.)
2. NYS Allied Trades Asbestos Course Training. (Required for each
mechanic and helper assisting with the preparation of items that will be
abated by other licensed abatement contractors).
3. Certified Welder Certification. (Required for mechanic performing any
welds).
C. Source Limitations: The complete elevator system shall be the product of one
manufacturer or major items may be manufactured by various approved elevator
equipment manufacturers whose products may be assembled to constitute a
complete elevator system to be installed.
1. The term "manufacturer" as used in this specification shall apply to a
manufacturer that is regularly engaged in the manufacture of elevator
systems of its own design but also procures and assembles elevator
equipment from reputable, approved elevator equipment manufacturers.
The "manufacturer" shall be held responsible for all products used in the
assembly of a complete elevator system and therefore shall be
responsible for the complete assembled system.
2. All hoist and governor rope materials must be sourced and manufactured
in the United States.
D. Regulatory Requirements: All design, clearances, material, construction, and
tests shall be in accordance with the requirements of the following Codes and
Standards:
1. IEBC-2015 International Building Code as adopted by New York State
including 2016 and 2017 Supplements.
2. ASME A17.1-2013 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
3. ASME A17.2-2012 Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and
Moving Walks
4. ASME A17.5-2011 Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment
5. ASME A17.7-2007 Performance Based Safety Code for Elevators and
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Escalators
6. ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
7. NFPA 13-2013 Installation of Sprinkler Systems
8. NFPA 70-2014 National Electrical Code
9. NFPA 72-2013 National Fire Alarm Code
10. EN 12016 (May 1998): "EMC Product Family Standards for Lifts,
Escalators, and Passenger Conveyors Part 2 - Immunity
11. All other Codes, regulations, laws, and ordinances as may govern.
E. Accessibility Requirements: Comply with:
1. Section 4.10 in the U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers
Compliance Board's "Americans with Disabilities Act" (ADA), Accessibility
Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG).
2. Chapter 407 in ICC/A117.1 - 2009, Accessible and Usable Buildings and
Facilities
3. Note: Where there is a conflict between the two accessibility standards
above, the requirements in the ADA shall prevail.
F. Fire-Rated Hoistway Entrance Assemblies: Hoistway door panel assemblies
complying with NFPA 80 that are listed and labeled by a testing and inspecting
agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, for fire-protection ratings
indicated, based on testing at as close to neutral pressure as possible according
to NFPA 252 or UL 10B. Entrances shall contain a 1-1/2 hour fire rated label.
1.07 FINISH MATERIALS
A. General: Provide the following materials for exposed parts of elevator car
enclosures, car doors, hoistway entrance doors and frames, and signal
equipment as indicated.
B. Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet: ASTM A 1008/A 1008M, commercial steel, Type B,
exposed, matte finish.
C. Stainless-Steel: Type 302 or 304 with No. 4 satin finish.
D. Textured Stainless-Steel Sheet: Type 304 stainless steel, texture rolled into
exposed surface.
E. Stainless-Steel Bars: ASTM A 276, Type 304
F. Nickel Silver Extrusions: ASTM B 151/B 151M, Alloy UNS No. C74500 or No.
C77600.
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1.08 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver, store, and handle materials, components and equipment in
manufacturer's protective packaging.
B. Store materials, components, and equipment off of ground, under cover, and in a
dry location. Handle according to manufacturer's written recommendations to
prevent damage, deterioration, or soiling.
1.09 KEY SWITCH SCHEDULE
A. Key Type 1: Group 3 Emergency Operation
1. FEO-K1 ASME A17.1 National Standard Fire Service Key
B. Key Type 2: Group 1 Restricted
1. Group 1 restricted keys are restricted to elevator personnel in accordance
with ASME A17.1 Part 8.
C. Key Type 3: Group 4 Elevator Operation Functions
1. Group 4 covers basic elevator operation functions by building personnel
in accordance with the ASME A17.1 Part 8.
D. Key Type 4: Group 2 Authorized Personnel
1. Group 2 authorized personnel keys covers access or operation
equipment by authorized or elevator personnel in accordance with the
ASME A17.1 Part 8.
E. Key Type 5: Hoistway Door Unlocking Device and Cam Lock
1. GAL door interlock release.
2. Medeco cylinder barrel lock associated with hoistway door unlocking
device cam lock as manufactured by Tri-lock or approved equal.
(Coordinate exact type and model with the Facility Representative.
F. Key Types and Cores: All electro-mechanical locks for the key types listed
above shall be standard fixture manufacturers barrel keys. Exception:
1. Permanent cores shall be provided prior to completion and keyed in
accordance with the Facility key schedule.
2. Medeco type keyed cylinders are unacceptable except for the hoistway
door unlocking cam lock.
G. Key Turnover: At the conclusion of the construction, furnish five (5) spare keys
of each key type listed above including all key switches installed in car operating
panel, floor lockouts, fire service, independent service, hoistway access, run/stop
switch, fan/light, control cabinet access, etc. Turn keys over to the Cornell VCOM
office.
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1.10 WARRANTY
A. Manufacturer's Standard Warranty: Manufacturer agrees to repair, restore, or
replace elevator work that fails in materials or workmanship within specified
warranty period.
1. Failures include, but are not limited to, operation or control system failure,
including excessive malfunctions; performances below specified ratings;
excessive wear; unusual deterioration or aging of materials or finishes;
unsafe conditions; need for excessive maintenance; abnormal noise or
vibration; and similar unusual, unexpected, and unsatisfactory conditions.
2. This warranty excludes ordinary wear and tear or improper use,
vandalism, abuse, misuse, or neglect or any other cause beyond the
control of the elevator contractor.
3. Warranty Period: 365 days from project Substantial Completion date.
B. Manufacturer's Special Warranty: Hand-held diagnostic tools shall be warranted
for 5 years from date of Final Acceptance of the proj ect. Manufacturer shall also
be responsible for any and all software updates to the hand-held diagnostic tool
that may be applicable to installed elevator(s) for five (5) years from date of Final
Acceptance of the project.
C. Control System Software Updates: Control system manufacturer shall notify the
Owner of any and safety related control system updates. The manufacture shall
be responsible for updating the software or shall provide the software updates for
installation by the Owner's elevator maintenance contractor, for as long as the
equipment is supported by the original manufacturer. These upgrades shall be at
no cost to the Owner.
1.11 WARRANTY MAINTENANCE SERVICE
A. The Elevator Contractor shall provide a written maintenance warranty, signed by
the manufacturer/elevator installer agreeing to maintain, repair, restore or replace
defective materials and workmanship of the elevator work which may develop
within the specified warranty period.
B. Warranty Maintenance Period: The full coverage maintenance service shall start
for a period of one year (365 calendar days) from the agreed upon start date.
Start date will be considered only when the elevator system has been fully
constructed and has passed all acceptance tests without any code violations.
Substantial completion is not when the warranty maintenance service begins.
The warranty maintenance service start date must be agreed upon between the
installation contractor, Cornell project management and the Cornell VCOM office.
If the elevator system installation is complete and the building systems are still
under construction, then the elevator system warranty will not start until the
building systems construction has been completed and turned over to Cornell.
C. Warranty includes full-service maintenance and 24-hour callback service upon
completion of the installation. This service shall also include regular monthly
examination. Provide a minimum of twelve (12) full maintenance inspections at
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least once per month during the 365-day warranty period. Inspections shall
include preventive maintenance, repair or replacement of worn or defective
components, lubrication, cleaning and all adjustments required for proper system
operation at the rated capacity and speed. Provide supplies and parts that are
the same as those used in the manufacture and installation of the original
equipment. In the event the twelve (12) site visitations are not completed, the
elevator contractor will extend his warranty covering all callbacks, repairs, parts,
testing, labor and any other items necessary to keep the elevator in like new
condition until the twelve (12) warranty site visitations have been completed.
Service shall be provided during regular working hours performed by the
installers and not by any other service agency.
D. Warranty period shall include:
1. 24 hours per day, 7 days per week callback service.
2. Service Response Time: Two (2) hours or less for general service.
3. Service Response Time: One (1) hour or less for entrapments.
E. Service shall include all necessary labor, adjustments, greasing, oiling, cleaning,
supplies and parts to keep the equipment in proper operation, except parts made
necessary by misuse, accidents or neglect caused by others. Installation
contractor shall provide written record of work performed signed by a Cornell
representative after each visit. Advise the Cornell VCOM office each time before
and after completion of service.
F. Cornell University and its elevator maintenance contractor reserve the right to
respond to any emergency regarding elevators. In the event that someone is
trapped in a stalled elevator that is under contracted warranty, Cornell through its
contracted maintenance provider may respond to free the passengers as soon as
possible to minimize the inconvenience to users. It is within the right of Cornell
and its contracted maintenance provider to remove covers, open doors, operate
equipment, etc. to ensure passenger safety during an emergency. However, all
of this work shall only be performed by licensed elevator mechanics and as a last
resort to ensure passenger safety.
G. Any elevator controller requiring major repair or replacement within the warranty
period due to any reoccurring problems resulting from faulty original design or
installation shall cause the original warranty to be extended 12 full months from
the date of correction.
H. Approximately one month prior to warranty end date, the Cornell VCOM office
will contact the installation contractor to schedule a final turnover inspection
and/or test. The elevator installation contractor will be responsible to perform all
required inspections and testing under witness by a third-party inspection
company. The inspection company will submit reports to the Cornell VCOM
office. The Cornell project manager will be notified of any deficiencies who will be
required to remediate all inspection violations prior to acceptance of warranty
termination and turnover of the system to the maintenance contract.
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I. Maintenance records shall be turned over to Cornell, written and document
compliance with ASME A17.1, Section 8.6.
J. A maintenance control program shall be turned over to Cornell at the substantial
completion of the elevator installation. Maintenance Control program shall be
supported with written and document compliance with ASME A17.1, Section 8.6.
K. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and
Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this
Section.
1.12 DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING ELEVATORS
A. Quantity and Type
1. Elevator Number(s): Elevator #1 (South) and Elevator #2 (North).
2. Type of Elevators: Passenger.
3. Type of Hoisting Equipment: Overhead Geared Traction
4. Machine Manufacture: Otis Elevator Co.
5. Type of Motor Control: Generator Field Control.
6. Type of Control System Operation: Duplex Selective Collective, Relay
Logic.
7. Control System Manufacturer: Otis Elevator Co.
8. Rated Load: 2500 lbs.
9. Rated Speed: 350 fpm.
10. Roping Method: 1:1 Single Wrap.
11. No. of Stops & Openings:
a. Elevator No. 1: 8 stops, 8 Front
b. Elevator No. 2: 7 stops, 7 Front
12. Floors Served:
a. Elevator No. 1: Basement, Ground, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th (L)
b. Elevator No. 2: Ground, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th (L).
13. Inside Net Platform Size: 5’- 9” wide x 5 - 2” deep.
14. Cab Height: 8'- 2" shell height, 7’-6” clear height.
15. Cab Door Size and Type: Center Opening Horizontal Slide 3’- 4” wide x
6’- 8” high.
16. Hoistway Door Size and Type: Center Opening Horizontal Slide 3’- 4”
wide x 6’- 8” high.
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17. Door Operation: Power
18. Machine Room Location: Penthouse.
1.13 PERFORMANCE
A. Car Performance:
1. Car Speed: +/- 5% of contract speed under any loading condition or
direction of travel.
2. Car Capacity: Safely lower, stop and hold up to 125% of rated load as
required by code.
3. Floor to Floor Performance: 12.0 seconds (maximum) between typical
floors. Time is recorded from start of doors closing until doors are 3/4
open and car is level with floor. Under all load conditions with a 12-foot
floor height.
4. Door Open Time: 1.7 - 2.7 seconds.
5. Door Close Time: As required by the ASME A17.1 code.
6. Car Call Dwell Time: 3 seconds, adjustable to 10 seconds.
7. Door Nudging Time: 4 seconds, with a 5 second advance signal per ADA
standards based on distance. Adjustable to 20 seconds.
B. Ride Quality:
1. Vertical acceleration (maximum): 15 milli-g
2. Horizontal acceleration (maximum): 15 milli-g
3. Vertical Jerk (Maximum): 3.3 - 5.25 ft/sec3
4. Acceleration/Deceleration (maximum): 2.6 +/- 0.33 ft/sec2
5. In-Car Noise (maximum): 55 dB(A)
6. Leveling Accuracy: +/- 0.25 inches
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with the requirements of this
specification, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the
Work, include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Hoisting Equipment:
a. Torin Drive International
b. Hollister Whitney
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c. MEI Total Elevator Solutions
d. Imperial Electric
e. Reuland Electric
2. Control Systems:
a. SmartRise Engineering, Inc.
b. Elevator Controls Corp. (EC)
c. GAL Manufacturing
d. Motion Control Engineering (MCE)
3. Hoistway Equipment
a. ELSCO Inc.
b. Oleo International
c. Hollister Whitney
4. Cabs and Associated Equipment:
a. AVT Beckett
b. Columbia
c. Elevator Interiors
d. Gunderland, LTD
5. Entrance and Door Equipment:
a. AVT Beckett
b. Columbia
c. Elevator Interiors
d. MEI Total Elevator Solutions
e. GAL Manufacturing Corp.
f. Adams Elevator Equipment co.
g. Janus Elevator Products
h. Tri-Tronics Co.
6. Fixture Equipment:
a. PTL Equipment Co.
b. CE electronics
c. GAL Manufacturing Corp.
d. Innovation Industries
e. Monitor Controls
f. Electronic Micro Systems
g. Rath Microtec
7. Textured Stainless Steel
a. Rigidized Metals Corp.
b. Rimex Metals, Inc.
8. Miscellaneous Equipment
a. C.J. Anderson
b. Adams Elevator Equipment Co.
c. SEES, Inc.
B. Unacceptable Products: Hoist machines utilizing non-circular elastomeric
suspension means or aramid fiber ropes are unacceptable.
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2.02 IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE AND DATA PLATES
A. Scope: Provide all signage and data plates, including but not limited to those
listed below, in accordance with the requirements of the ASME A17.1 code.
B. Location: Locate all signage and data plates in accordance with the ASME
A17.1 code and the ADA.
1. Capacity identification shall be engraved with ½ inch high characters in
the car operating panel.
2. "No Smoking" shall be engraved with ½ inch high characters in the car
operating panel.
3. Elevator identification shall be engraved with 1-inch-high characters in the
car operating panel.
4. Elevator identification shall be stenciled/painted with 2-inch-high
characters on the machine, controller, governor and crosshead.
5. Elevator lobby identification shall be 3-inch-high embossed steel plates
with contrasting colors and located at designated landing.
6. Hoistway door jamb floor numbers and braille on each jamb, at each floor
having 2-1/2 inches high characters on embossed steel plates, painted
black with contrasting color characters.
7. Hoistway floor numbers 4 inches high stenciled/painted to the hoistway
side of the doors at each floor.
8. Hoist rope and governor rope tags shall be metal as supplied by the
manufacture.
9. Code data plate shall be metal and permanently mounted to the outside
of the elevator control cabinet. All information shall be engraved or etched
onto plate in a legible manner.
10. Counterweight runby data plate shall be 1-inch-high characters on a
metal plate and mounted in the vicinity of the counterweight buffer.
11. Door operator data plate including having ¼ inch characters on a metal
plate and mounted on or near the door operator.
12. Elevator manufacturers’ temperature and humidity range having 1-inch-
high characters on a metal plate and installed in the machine room.
13. Buffer marking plate, having ¼ inch high characters on a metal plate and
installed on each buffer.
14. Crosshead data plates shall be retained and reused. Update all
information as required.
15. Speed governor marking plate having ¼ inch high characters on a
manufacture supplied metal plate and permanently installed on governor.
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16. Safety plank data plate shall be retained and reused.
17. Hall pushbutton station pictograph as required by the International
Building Code shall be etched into the faceplate at each floor.
18. Elevator machine room: “Elevator Machine Room, Authorized Personal
Only” sign shall be provided on each machine rom door with 1-inch high
characters.
19. Phase I firefighter's emergency signage shall be etched or engraved into
the faceplate of the fixture. Stickers shall not be provided.
a. Phase II firefighter’s emergency signage shall be installed on the
inside of the fire service cabinet. Stickers shall not be provided.
C. Emergency power indicator identification having ¼ inch high red characters
engraved into faceplate of the designated floor hall pushbutton fixture.
2.03 SCOPE OF WORK
A. Overall Summary: The work of this section shall include the complete
modernization of the two existing passenger traction Elevator Nos. 1 and 2. The
capacity and speed will remain the same for the modernized elevators.
1. The Elevator Work Contractor shall coordinate all items of work including
shutdown, scheduling and task duration with the Owner.
2. The Elevator Work Contractor shall operate the elevator(s) as necessary
to permit all Contractors to perform their associated work in the elevator
hoistways.
3. The Elevator Work Contractor shall anticipate working multiple shifts
and/or extended workdays/weekends to complete the work. The
Contractor shall include the cost for same in their bid price.
2.04 MODERNIZATION DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY
A. Scope: Listed below is a general outline of the scope of work for the
modernization of the specified equipment. Exact provisions of the scope are
specified herein.
1. Hoisting Equipment: Replace all overhead geared hoisting equipment and
deflector sheaves. The new machines shall be mini-gearless alternating
current with integral emergency brake to provide unintended movement
and ascending car overspeed protection.
2. Elevator Control Equipment: Replace the elevator control systems.
3. Hoistway Equipment: Replace all limit switches. Replace oil buffers.
Retain existing guide rails including brackets.
4. Elevator Wiring, Raceways and Travel Cable: Replace all hoistway,
machine room, travel cable and raceway. Existing hoistway raceway may
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be reused where feasible for the installation of the new equipment.
5. Car Safety Systems: Rebuild the existing flexible guide clamp type.
Replace the governors including tension sheaves.
6. Car Frame and Platform: Rehabilitate the car frame and platform.
Replace the car roller guide assemblies.
7. Counterweight Assembly: Replace the roller guides and re-balance. Paint
existing counterweight guard.
8. Car Enclosure: Replace the car enclosure including shell and interior
finishes.
9. Car Door and Hardware: Replace all car doors and hardware.
10. Signaling Fixtures and Devices: Replace all hall and car fixtures.
11. Hoistway Entrances: Replace all door panels and steel filler strips.
12. Hoistway Door Hardware: Replace all hoistway door hardware including,
but not limited to header supports, tracks, hangers, interlocks and closers.
2.05 HOISTING EQUIPMENT - GEARLESS TRACTION WITH AC MOTORS
A. Hoist Machine: Compact mini-gearless permanent-magnet AC motor with internal
drive sheave including normal and emergency brakes. The machine shall be
engineered for a 1:1 roping arrangement and shall have a minimum sheave shaft
load as required for this installation, but no less than 20,000 lbs. A large
diameter, forged shaft shall serve as a support for the motor armature and brake
system having a flange for mounting removable drive sheave. Machine shall be
equipped with roller bearings mounted in the machine housing.
1. Machine Isolation and Bedplate Assembly: Structural isolation beams,
which shall distribute the load on all existing machine beams. Isolation
beams shall be bolted through the flange of the existing machine beams.
2. Machine Bedplate Design: Assembly shall be designed by the hoist
machine manufacture.
3. Isolation Pads: Heavy neoprene pads of density to dampen noise and
vibration of machine.
B. Motor:
1. Type: Alternating current, reversible, synchronous speed, permanent
magnet type of a design adapted to the severe requirements of elevator
service. Motor shall be capable of developing the torque required to meet
or exceed an acceleration rate of 2 ft/sec² for the elevator car.
2. Rating: Motor shall be designed to stand the severe loads encountered in
elevator service and the windings shall have a minimum insulation
temperature rating two ratings higher than the actual temperature rise of
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the motor, with a minimum rating of NEMA class F.
3. Motor Leads: Same insulation class as the motor windings. Motor lead
wires shall be rated 125 degrees C and shall be sized for 105 degrees C
at the motor nameplate current.
4. Assembly: Motor armature, traction drive sheave assembled on a one-
piece steel shaft.
C. Disc Brakes:
1. Type: Electro-mechanical.
2. Operation: Brakes shall be of the enclosed coil, self-adjusting fail-safe
(spring applied and electrically released) type provided with an external
manual brake release.
a. Arrange circuit which operates brake mechanism to apply the
brake in accordance with the requirements of the A17.1 code.
3. Linings: Type as recommended by the bake manufacture.
4. Adjustments: Adjust brakes with minimum clearance to stop and hold car
with 125% of rated load.
D. Traction Sheave:
1. Type: One-piece, semi-steel, with grooves designed in accordance with
the manufacture’s recommendations.
2. Size: Not less than 40-times diameter of rope, minimum of 20 inches in
diameter.
3. Attachment: Securely bolt to shaft flange.
E. Deflector Sheave:
1. Type: One-piece, semi-steel, with grooves designed in accordance with
the manufacture’s recommendations.
2. Size: Not less than 40-times diameter of rope.
3. Attachment: Securely bolt to shaft flange and to underside of existing
machine beams. Option: In lieu of attaching the deflector to the existing
machine beams, the deflector sheave may be installed integral with
machine isolation assembly in the machine room. The isolation assembly
shall be engineered and approved by the machine manufacture.
F. Bearings:
1. Type: Roller bearing.
2. Lubrication: Sealed or greaseable.
G. Machine Base and Rope Guards:
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1. 16 gage sheet steel guards suitably braced to floor and machine
construction covering hoist ropes and perimeter of isolation/blocking
beams of machine. Prime and paint with high gloss safety yellow latex
acrylic enamel finish.
H. Crane/Rigging Requirements:
1. The Elevator Contractor shall have the machine manufacturer breakdown
the equipment into smaller standard pieces if required to provide access
to the machine room via the elevator machine room roof equipment
access door provided under this Contract. The Elevator Contractor shall
refer to the Contract Drawings for information pertaining to the equipment
access doors. The Elevator Contractor shall also include the cost for all
crane/rigging services as needed to complete the work and coordinate
site access requirements with the Facility Representative.
2.06 SUSPENSION MEANS
A. Hoist and Governor Rope: Steel wire ropes having commercial classification
"Elevator Wire Rope"
1. Rope Diameter: In accordance with hoist machine equipment
manufactures design, though not less than that required by the ASME
A17.1 code.
2. Rope Sockets: Wedge clamp devices shall be used for hoist rope
terminations to car and counterweight.
3. Identification Tags: Provide manufactures identification tags with
information required by the ASME A17.1 code.
B. Compensation Cable: The Contractor shall provide compensating cable only if
recommended by the machine/controller manufacturer at no additional cost to the
Owner.
1. Basis of Design if required: Whisper Flex
2. Shall include guide members if recommended by the manufacturer.
C. Special Note: Hoist machines utilizing non-circular elastomeric suspension
means or aramid fiber ropes are unacceptable.
2.07 CONTROL SYSTEM & EQUIPMENT
A. Controller: (VVVF) AC MOTOR CONTROL
1. Function:
a. The flux vector drive shall produce optimum motor torque from
rated speed down to zero speed. It shall not use DC injection
braking in order to control stopping of the car.
b. Step-less acceleration and deceleration.
c. Direct drive optical digital type, closed loop velocity encoder on
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hoist machine. Update car position at each floor and
automatically restore after power loss.
1) Encoder shall be direct motor mounted without coupling,
utilizing hollow shaft or hub design.
2. Motion Control:
a. Digital feedback regulator utilized to control speed control and
based primarily on car position.
b. The velocity transducer will permit continuous comparison of
machine speed to velocity profile and to actual car speed.
c. Motor Pre-Torque: Current shall be applied to the elevator drive
before the brake is released and the speed pattern is dictated to
eliminate roll back and slingshot effects of unbalanced loads in the
car.
3. Components and Operating Devices:
a. Motor Drive – (Regenerative Type):
1) Control of three phase AC induction motors shall be
performed using a regenerative drive and high-resolution
encoder.
b. Full-wave bridge rectifier to provide a DC voltage supply for the
solid-state inverter.
c. Pulse width modulation.
d. Fully adjustable to match the AC motor characteristics.
e. RFI Filters - (Radio Frequency Interference).
f. Diagnostic tool for maintenance. (On board devices are
acceptable).
4. Inverter:
a. Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT's).
b. Frequency accuracy of 0.01 percent.
c. Closed loop design.
d. Adjustable voltage/frequency ratio.
e. Stall prevention.
f. Slip compensation.
g. Regenerative power absorption.
1) The building utility power system will absorb any power
regenerated by the motor/drive.
5. Noise Suppression: Incorporate the use of chokes and filter network to
minimize transient voltages and spikes for noise suppression. Filters
shall be installed in a ventilated 14 gage steel enclosure mounted on top
of each drive enclosure.
a. Control equipment shall be tested in accordance with testing
requirements as outlined in EN 12016 by exposing it to
interference levels at the test values specified for "safety circuits."
The interference shall not cause the car to move while on
inspection operation.
1) Suppression equipment must remain installed to meet non-
interference requirements
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b. Follow manufacturer's recommendations and industry EMI
guidelines for routing power and control wiring.
c. The drive shall not create excessive audible noise in the machine
room.
B. Controller Cabinet
1. Type: Sheet metal, free standing, dead back, having a hinged door(s)
with a latch and lock assembly, housing all controller components
including motor drive, resistors, filters, etc.
2. Enclosure: NEMA 1 with suitable fans/vents.
3. Component Mounting Panels: Mount relays and microprocessor on
common panel.
a. Panel Material: Phenolic or polyester, thickness as required to
support components.
b. Panel Braces: Metal angle bars attached to frame.
4. Finish: Factory baked enamel or powder coat finish.
C. Drive Isolation Transformer
1. Function: Reduces line pollution feedback resulting from AC inverter
firing circuits isolating the primary distribution system.
2. Type: Isolated two winding type having a delta connected primary with a
wye connected secondary, primary voltage matched to buildings
distribution voltage and secondary voltage matched to the AC inverter
drive input voltage. (Auto-transformers are unacceptable).
3. Transformer shall be specifically sized to the AC inverter drive's
requirements. Transformers shall be suitable for continuous operation in a
40-degree C ambient temperature with an 80-degree C temperature rise.
Transformer shall have copper wire windings with an insulation class of
220 degrees C.
4. Transformers shall have 2 ½ percent full capacity taps above and below
nominal voltage for incoming source adjustment building system voltage
of 208 Volt 3 phase AC. Equip transformer with sound dampening pads
which isolate the core and coil from the case. Core laminations shall be
precision-sheared, grain-oriented silicon steel and shall be hand stacked
for quiet operation. The secondary side of the transformer shall be
grounded in accordance with the controller and motor drive
manufacturer's recommendations.
5. Provide conductors and raceway from the secondary side of each
transformer to the elevator control system. The number of conductors and
size shall be as recommended by the control system manufacture. All
connections to and from the transformer must employ the use of non-rigid
raceway for the final electrical connection, with all other conduit supports
and clamps provided with neoprene inserts.
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D. Microprocessor Logic Controller
1. Type: Microprocessor based with absolute position/speed feedback to
control the hoisting machine and signal functions providing a smooth,
step-less acceleration and deceleration of the elevator, automatically and
irrespective of the load in the car.
a. The printed circuit boards shall be moisture resistant, non-
corrosive, non-conductive, fabricated of non-combustible material
and of adequate thickness to support the components mounted to
them. Mounting racks shall be spaced to prevent accidental
contact between individual circuit boards and modules.
b. The printed circuit boards (modules) shall be of the type that plug
into pre-wired mounting racks or connectors. No field wiring or
alteration shall be necessary to replace defective modules.
c. The control system shall be equipped with serial communication
for car and hall call operating functions and controls.
d. Any field wiring changes required during construction shall be
made only to the mounting rack connection points and not to the
individual module circuitry or components. If it becomes necessary
to alter individual modules, they shall be returned to the factory
where such design changes are made, and module design
records changed so that correct replacement units are available.
e. Wiring connections for operating circuits and for external control
circuits shall be brought to terminal blocks mounted in an
accessible location within the controller cabinet. Terminal blocks
using pierce-through serrated washers are not acceptable.
f. Safety and Motion Circuits: Safety and motion circuits are
monitored by the microprocessor for redundant protection.
g. Components shall have interlocking circuits to assure fail-safe
operation and to prevent elevator movement should a component
malfunction.
h. Identify each device and fuse (ampere rating) on panels by name,
letter, or standard symbol, in an approved indelible and legible
manner. Coordinate identification markings with wiring diagrams.
All logic symbols and circuitry designations shall be in accordance
with ASME and NEC Standards.
i. Light emitting diodes or equivalent shall be used for visual
monitoring of individual modules.
1) Field Reprogrammable Parameters: The elevator
controller shall include provisions for field programmability
for zoned dispatching, security and timer functions.
2. Built-in Diagnostics: Alpha/numeric display, shall be capable of, but not
limited to, displaying elevator current error/fault status as diagnosed by
the computer logic. In addition to information pertaining to data
corresponding to reprogrammable parameters, input/output status, speed
tracking performance, fault log retrieval, trip sequence log and fault
sequence playback, hoistway floor position and slowdown switches
position data, terminal landing velocity data, and terminal speed safety
clamps, security code parameters, car and hall calls registered, control
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program "flags", as commanded by the diagnostic switch settings made
by the elevator technician.
a. Diagnostic tool and programming device may be handheld.
1) Such tool or device shall be non-proprietary and shall not
require recharging, reprogramming to maintain its memory
or reauthorization for use.
2) Store programs in non-volatile memory. Device shall not
contain self-degrading chip.
3) Programming tool and level of software must allow a
qualified elevator mechanic to troubleshoot and adjust
system parameters for optimum system performance and
to perform code required safety tests. A "dumb" tool is not
acceptable.
b. The controller shall also be equipped with a comprehensive
number of indicators for displaying car position, direction, call/hall
calls, relay indicators, etc. to facilitate elevator monitoring and
troubleshooting.
c. Capabilities for remote communications, and hard copy elevator
performance printing shall be available by means of a provided
output port capable of driving PC computers including laptops and
handhelds.
3. Landing System: The landing system shall be comprised of a metal
enclosure, with guide shoes, which shall be mounted to the crosshead
with brackets and mounting hardware.
a. A metal tape shall be mounted vertically from near the top of the
hoistway to near the bottom of the hoistway
1) The bottom bracket shall be provided with springs to
maintain proper tension in the tape.
b. The enclosure shall float to accommodate horizontal movement of
the tape. The enclosure shall have magnetically activated sensors
for level up, level down, door zone and selector stepping.
c. Magnetic strips shall be applied to the metal tape to establish the
automatic leveling zone and to establish the slowdown distances
at both the terminal and intermediate landings. Leveling sensors
shall provide car leveling accuracy within +/- ¼ inch or better.
4. Emergency Dispatching: Emergency dispatching operation is activated
by loss of hall button power.
a. In the event of communication loss, the car will automatically
dispatch to the nearest floor or other dedicated floor.
b. With the loss of hall button power, the controller internally sets the
up and down hall calls at every floor.
5. Protective Devices:
a. Elevator controller must be fully protected against over and under
voltage conditions without damage to any circuit boards, relays or
electronic devices. Memory and initial parameters must be
retained in non-volatile memory for protection during power
outages.
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b. Fault Protection System: Protect against the following:
1) Complete power circuit failure under short circuit.
2) Surge protection.
3) Overload.
4) Phase loss, unbalanced voltage.
E. Operating Features
1. Firefighters' Emergency Operation: The elevator(s) shall be equipped with
Phase I Emergency Recall Operation and Phase II Emergency In-car
Operation. The Firefighters' Emergency Operation shall comply with
ASME A17.1 code.
a. Designated Recall Level: Ground Floor.
b. Alternate Recall Level: 1st Floor.
2. Duplex Selective Collective Operation: The registering of one or more car
or hall call pushbuttons shall cause the car with the shortest estimated
time of arrival (ETA) to start and run automatically provided all safety
circuits are made. In the absence of system activity, one car shall be
capable of homing at a predetermined landing. The other (free) car shall
remain at the last landing served. Only one car shall respond to a hall
call. If either car is removed from service, the other car shall immediately
answer all hall calls, as well as its own car calls. Illuminate appropriate
pushbutton to indicate call registration and extinguish light when the call
is answered. Operation: Group Operation
a. Function: The microprocessor-based control system shall be
capable of balancing elevator service.
b. Design: Programmable software is used to design the basic
algorithm to optimize service based on equalizing system
response to registered hall calls and equalizing passenger trip
time to shortest possible. The system shall operate to meet
changing traffic conditions on a service demand basis. Include
provisions for handling traffic which may be heavier in either
direction, intermittent or very light. As traffic demands change,
automatically and continually modify group and individual car
assignment to provide the most-effective means to handle current
traffic conditions. Provide means to sense long wait hall calls and
preferentially serve them. Give priority to coincidental car and hall
calls in hall call assignment. Accomplish car direction reversal
without closing and reopening doors. The group system software
shall have the capabilities for developing zoned parking options as
may be desired for the specific building configuration.
c. Fail Safe Operation: Continuity of service feature shall keep the
elevator running in case of certain failures. This feature shall be
effective only when cars are operating on automatic mode and
become effective automatically when certain failures occur. The
operation shall be as follows:
1) Central Dispatch Computer Failure: Communication failure
with the Central Dispatch Computer shall result in reverting
to an emergency dispatching operation.
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2) Failure of Car to Start: Car start failure shall result in the
car being taken from group service and its assignment
given to another available car.
3. Auxiliary Operations and Equipment: In addition to primary operation
system features, provide the following operational features and
equipment:
a. Independent Service: Causes car to operate only from its car
button and becomes independent of the hall buttons.
1) Operation
a) When key operated switch is in "On" position car is
removed from normal style of operation.
b) All previously registered car calls are cancelled.
c) Car door and hoistway door remain open when car
is at a floor, until a car button for another landing is
momentarily pressed.
d) Previously registered hall calls shall not be
cancelled but answered when car is back in normal
automatic operation.
b. Load Weighing Device:
1) Function: Prevents fully loaded car from making
unnecessary stops.
2) Type: Wire rope sensor mounted on hoist ropes below
dead-end hitch. Manufactured by Micelect or approved
equal.
a) Wire rope sensor, model WR
b) Control unit model MWR with 0-20 mA analog
output
3) Operation:
a) Device automatically measures tension of hoist
ropes to determine load. If loaded, car by-passes
all landing calls.
b) Landing calls remain registered for next available
run.
c) Weighing device does not affect the stopping of car
at any floor in answer to registered car calls.
d) Measures overload condition.
4) Load weighing device shall be adjustable type.
5) Load Weighing Dispatch. System shall remove door dwell
time from any lobby landing should cars become loaded to
a predetermined load level.
c. Anti-Nuisance Feature:
1) Function: Arrange the elevators so that in the event more
car calls are registered than a corresponding passenger
load in the car, all car calls shall be cancelled so that
registration of proper number of car calls are made.
d. Standby Power Operation: On activation of standby power, each
elevator in the group shall return automatically and sequentially,
one at a time to the designated floor and park with doors open.
Once both elevators have returned to the designated level, one (1)
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car shall automatically continue to operate on standby power. At
no time shall more than one elevator be operational. A manual
selector switch at the designated floor allows emergency
personnel to override the automatic sequencing during the
emergency stand-by power mode. If the automatic dispatching
function was overridden via the manual selector switch the
selector switch must be reset to the automatic position and the
elevators will revert to normal operation mode.
1) Elevator #1 shall be set as the automatically designated
elevator to operate on standby power.
2) When transferring from standby power back to normal
power, a pre-transfer signal of 10-30 seconds from
electrical transfer switch will signal elevator controller that
transfer back to normal power is about to take place.
Controller will send elevator to nearest floor, open its doors
and shut it down.
3) Upon re-application of normal power, elevators shall
automatically start, establish floor position and continue to
operate normally.
4) Provide illuminated signal marked “Elevator Emergency
Power” at the designated level to indicate that normal
power has failed, and that emergency or standby power is
in effect.
2.08 HOISTWAY EQUIPMENT
A. Guide Rails: Restore existing guide rails, cleaning and realigning within ¼ inch of
plumb for full length of hoistway. All fishplates, rail clips and brackets shall be
tightened.
B. Pit Access Ladder:
1. Provide code compliant pit ladder in compliance with the ASME A17.1
code and as detailed on the drawings.
C. Portable Equipment Access Ladder:
1. Provide an aluminum extension ladder, minimum of 16 ft. located in pit.
The ladder will be used to allow access to the equipment on the bottom of
car(s).
2. Provide steel ladder hangers with provisions for locking the ladder to the
hangers. Attach ladder hangers with concrete expansion anchors.
Provide chain and lock for ladder. Refer to drawings for location of ladder.
D. Counterweight Assembly: Rebuild the existing counterweight assembly including
the guard and replacing the guiding members. Rebalance counterweight upon
completion of project by adding or removing the weight.
1. Overbalance Rating: 40 - 45 percent of rated load of elevator and as
recommended by the hoist machine/controller manufacturer.
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a. Counterweight Documentation: The amount of counterweight
either added or removed from the originally designed
counterweight assembly shall be documented in writing and
turned over to the Owner’s Representative.
2. Counterweight Guiding Members:
a. Guiding Members: Equip existing frame with upper and lower
guiding members to match guide rail.
1) Roller Guides: ELSCO type D or approved equal.
2) Provide spring loaded rollers with neoprene tires,
adjustable stops, mounted on a metal stand, arranged for
continuous contact on 3 sides of guide rails.
3) Provide mounting plates to attach guide members to
existing structure.
3. Counterweight Guard: Paint existing guard with two coats of high gloss
black rust inhibitive latex acrylic enamel.
E. Elevator Stopping Devices:
1. Normal Terminal Stopping Devices:
a. Provide normal terminal stopping devices at or near top and
bottom terminal landing to slow down and stop the car
automatically with any load and from any speed.
b. Normal terminal stopping devices function independently of the
operation of the normal stopping means.
c. Devices shall be located and installed in accordance with the
ASME A17.1 code.
2. Emergency Terminal Stopping Device:
a. Provide Emergency Terminal Stopping Device that will cause
power to be removed from the driving machine motor and brake
should the normal stopping means and the normal terminal
stopping device fail to cause the car to slow down at the terminal
as intended.
b. The device shall function independent of the normal terminal
stopping device and the normal speed control system.
3. Final Terminal stopping Device:
a. Provide Final Terminal Stopping Device to cause electric power to
be removed automatically from the elevator driving machine motor
and brake after a car has passed a terminal landing.
b. Operation of the device shall prevent movement of the car by
normal operating devices in both directions of travel.
c. Device shall be rail mounted and operated by a metal cam
attached to the car. Switch contacts shall be mechanically
opened. Once adjusted, and after final acceptance tests, the
device shall be through bolted.
F. Buffers:
1. Provide oil buffers and stands for car and counterweight.
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2. Mount buffers on existing steel channels. Prior to mounting the buffers,
clean existing channels of all dust, dirt and grease. Remove all rust.
Prime and paint all surfaces with two coats of high gloss black rust
inhibitive latex acrylic enamel.
3. Strike plates shall be provided on the underside of the car frame if
existing are not suitable for use with location of new buffers.
4. Provide each buffer with a marking plate showing its load rating, stroke
and number of springs. If the buffers are removable, each buffer shall
contain a marking plate.
5. Provide steel stands/blocking as required to establish proper runby.
G. Stop Switches
1. Elevator Pit:
a. Function: Removes car from service during inspection and
maintenance procedures. (Car cannot be operated).
b. Design: Metal enclosure, red toggle switch with lockable type
guard (positively open mechanically, opening not solely
dependent on springs). Permanently mark switches, indicating
"Stop" and "Run"
c. Provide two stop switches, located in accordance with the ASME
A17.1 code.
H. Hoistway Screening
1. Provide permanently mounted fire-resistant screening in the hoistway to
separate adjacent running elevators. Coordinate location with elevator
equipment.
a. Type: Cold-rolled steel mesh, minimum 11-gauge wire diameter.
b. Size: 1 x 1 mesh (square).
c. Location: Full depth of hoistway.
2. Provide required hardware and equipment to provide sufficient
support/bracing so as to not deflect into the code required running
clearance of the adjacent car.
2.09 ELECTRICAL WIRING, CONDUIT, TRAVELING CABLES
A. Conductors (600 Volts and Under) and Accessories
1. Date of Manufacture: No insulated conductor over one-year-old when
delivered to the site will be acceptable.
2. Conductors: Annealed uncoated copper or annealed coated copper in
conformance with the applicable standards for the type of insulation to be
applied on the conductor.
3. Insulation:
a. Types for General Application:
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1) Type XHHW: Moisture and heat resistant cross-linked
polyethylene insulation rated 600V conforming to U.L.
requirements for type XHHW insulation (75 degrees C Wet
and 90 degrees C dry).
2) Type THWN: Polyvinylchloride insulation rated 600V with
nylon jacket conforming to U.L. requirements for type
THWN insulation (75 degrees C).
3) Type THHN: Polyvinylchloride insulation rated 600V with
nylon jacket conforming to U.L. requirements for type
THHN insulation (90 degrees C).
b. Types for Specific Application: As required by Article 620 of
NFPA 70.
c. Elevator Communication System Wiring: As required
recommended by the manufacturer providing the system and as
required by NFPA 70.
B. Traveling Cables:
1. Type: Type ETT flame and moisture resistant outer cover. Elevator
cables as listed in Article 400, Table 400-4 of NFPA 70.
2. Conductor Insulation: All conductors shall be insulated for the maximum
voltage applied to any conductor contained within the travel cable.
a. Prevent traveling cable from rubbing or chafing against hoistway
or equipment within the hoistway.
b. Wire directly from controller to the elevator with no hoistway
junction box in accordance with NFPA 70.
3. Minimum Type and Size:
a. Lighting Circuits: No. 14 AWG.
b. Operating, Control, Signaling and Communication Circuits: No.
18AWG.
c. Shielded Twisted Pairs: Provide a minimum of eight No. 20 AWG
shielded twisted pairs within traveling cable.
1) Shielded wiring shall be run without splices or joined
connections.
2) All spare shielded wiring shall be run between the elevator
control system cabinet and car operating panel. Bundle
together and label each end. This will be used for future
Facility system(s).
d. Coaxial Cable: Provide a minimum of (1) spare RG6/U.
1) Cable shall be run between elevator control system cabinet
and a junction box on the elevator car top. Provide a 4-foot
coil of cable in the car top junction box. This will be used
for future Facility system(s).
e. Spare Conductors: Traveling cable shall contain sufficient number
of conductors to allow a minimum of 10% spares.
C. Auxiliary Wiring:
1. Main Line Power Circuits: Provide wiring and raceway from the load side
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of the disconnecting means to respective points in the elevator control
system and drive isolation transformer.
2. Cab Lighting/Ventilation Circuit: Provide wiring and raceway from the
load side of the disconnecting means to respective points in the elevator
control system.
3. Phase I Firefighters Emergency Service: Provide wiring and raceway
from fire alarm modules in machine room for Phase I fire alarm relays to
respective connection points in the elevator control system.
4. Telephone and Automatic Transfer Switch Signals: Provide wiring and
raceway from terminal strip cabinets for the telephone system and
automatic transfer switch signals in machine room to respective points in
the elevator control systems.
5. Security and Monitoring Wiring: Terminate traveling cable wiring on
terminal strips in junction boxes adjacent to each controller and label
accordingly. Security and monitoring devices are not being provided as
part of this Work.
D. Elevator Pit Equipment
1. Elevator electrical devices located within four (4) feet of the elevator pit
floor shall be NEMA 4 rated weatherproof construction in accordance with
code.
2. All wiring located within four (4) feet of the elevator pit floor shall be listed
for use in wet locations in accordance with the code.
E. Splice Connectors: Spring type wire nuts and Indent type with insulating jacket
having a UL Listing.
F. Terminals: Nylon insulated pressure terminal connectors having a UL Listing.
1. Lugs:
a. Single Cable (Compression or Mechanical Type Lugs): Copper,
one or 2-hole style (to suit conditions), long barrel having a UL
Listing.
b. Insulation Tapes:
1) Plastic Tape: Bishop Electric Corp.'s No. 85, Electrical
Products Div./3M's Scotch 88, Plymouth Rubber Co.'s
Premium CW.
2) Rubber Tape: Bishop Electric Corp.'s No. W-963, Electrical
Products Div./3M's Scotch 23, or Plymouth Rubber Co.'s
Splicing Compound ASTM.
G. Equipment grounding: Provide grounding of conduits, supports, controller
enclosures, motors, and all other non-current conducting metal enclosures for
electrical equipment in accordance with NFPA 70 and controller manufacturer's
recommendations.
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H. Power wiring for drive isolation transformer and hoist motor: Provide all power
wiring and raceways from secondary of drive isolation transformer to the
controller and from the controller to the hoist machine motor and brake.
Conductors shall be type and size as recommended by the control system
manufacture.
I. Routing of power and control wiring shall be separate as per manufacturer's
instructions, to minimize interference.
J. Raceways, Fittings and Accessories
1. Electrical Metallic Conduit (EMT): Steel, galvanized on the outside and
enameled on the inside or hot dipped galvanized on the outside and
inside, UL categorized as Electrical Metallic Tubing (identified on UL
Listing Mark as EMT).
a. Install EMT all dry locations unless otherwise specified.
2. Flexible Metal Conduit: Galvanized steel strip shaped into interlocking
convolutions, UL categorized as Flexible Metal Conduit (identified on UL
Listing Mark as Flexible Steel Conduit or Flexible Steel Conduit Type
RW).
a. Use for short runs to equipment such as interlocks, limit switches,
hall buttons, or items requiring adjustment. (Dry locations)
b. Use 1 to 2 feet of flex metal conduit for final conduit connection to
equipment subject to vibration. (Dry locations)
3. Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit: UL categorized as Liguidtight Flexible
Metal Conduit (identified on UL Listing Mark as Liquidtight Flexible Metal
Conduit.
a. Use for short runs to equipment such as interlocks, limit switches,
hall buttons, or items requiring adjustment. (Damp and wet
locations)
b. Use 1 to 2 feet of liquidtight flexible metal conduit for final conduit
connection to equipment subject to vibration. (Damp and wet
locations)
4. Wireways, Fittings and Accessories: 16 gage minimum, screw cover, by
Hoffman Engineering Co., Keystone/Rees Inc., or Square D Co.
a. Wireways may be installed in dry locations.
5. Insulated Bushings: By Appleton Electric Co., Efcor Inc., OZ/Gedney Co.,
or Thomas & Betts Corp.
6. Connectors and Couplings:
a. Couplings (For Rigid Metal Conduit): Standard threaded
couplings as furnished by conduit manufacturer.
b. Flexible Metal Conduit Connectors: Standard connectors as
furnished by the conduit manufacturer.
c. Liquidtight Connectors (For Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit):
Standard connectors as furnished by the conduit manufacturer.
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7. Conduit Bodies (Threaded): Appleton Electric Co.'s Unilets, Crouse-
Hinds Co.'s Condulets, Efcor Inc.'s Efcorlets, or OZ/Gedney Co.'s Conduit
Bodies.
8. Vertical Conductor Supports: Kellems Div. Harvey Hubbell Conduit Riser
Grips, or OZ/Gedney Co.'s Type M, Type R.
K. Outlet, Junction and Pull Boxes
1. Galvanized Steel Boxes For Concealed Work: Standard type galvanized
steel boxes and device covers having a UL Listing.
2. Galvanized Steel Junction and Pull Boxes For Exposed Work: Code
gauge, galvanized steel screw cover boxes having a UL Listing.
3. Threaded Type Boxes For Exposed Work: Malleable iron with cadmium
or galvanized finish having a UL Listing.
4. Specific Purpose Outlet Boxes: As fabricated by equipment
manufacturers for mounting their equipment.
L. Supporting Devices
1. "C" Beam Clamps: Designed for the specific diameter conduit and having
a UL Listing.
2. Fastening Fittings for Existing Masonry: Kindorf Elec. Prod. Div./Midland
Ross Corp. E-243, E-244, E-245, E-170, Unistrut Corp.'s P2682, or
Versabar Corp.'s VX-4310, VX-2308, VX-4308, VX-4309.
3. Pipe Straps: Two-hole steel conduit straps with Galv-Krom finish having
a UL Listing.
4. Pipe Clamps: One-hole malleable iron type clamps having a UL Listing.
2.10 ELEVATOR SAFETY EQUIPMENT
A. Car Safety Devices: Rebuild the existing Type B car safety devices, cleaning
assembly of all dust, dirt, rust, etc. Adjust safeties for proper clearances with the
existing guide rails. Re-lubricate all linkage pivot points and check for bent
members. Replace the safety operating switch.
1. Provide a switch operated by the car safety mechanism that shall operate
before or at the time of application of the safety and shall remove power
from the driving machine.
a. Switch shall be of type that cannot be reset without the car safety
mechanism being returned to the unapplied position.
B. Speed Governor
1. Provide an overspeed governor that is an approved centrifugal type that
shall function in the event of an overspeed in the down direction. A self-
setting/self-resetting overspeed governor will only be acceptable for use
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with machine room less elevators and where the governor is not
accessible from outside of the hoistway.
2. Operation:
a. Governor shall trip at an overspeed in accordance with ASME
A17.1 code.
b. Elevators having a rated speed of over 150 feet per minute
causes a switch operated by the overspeed of governor to open
circuit to the driving machine motor, and apply the brake before or
at the time of application of safety. Switch shall open in each
direction of travel. Set switch in accordance with ASME A17.1
Code.
C. Governor Tension Sheave:
1. Provide at pit level, of sufficient size, weight, and otherwise designed to
maintain uniform tension of the wire rope connected to the car safety and
driving the overspeed governor as required for proper operation of those
devices.
a. Sheave shall be fitted with ball bearings and fittings for lubrication.
D. Emergency Brake (Provide only if machine is not equipped with an integral
emergency brake):
1. Provide an emergency rope brake to protect against ascending car
overspeed and unintended car movement.
2. Operation:
a. When device detects ascending car overspeed or unintended car
movement, friction is applied to hoist ropes and car motion is
stopped.
3. Design: Hollister-Whitney Elevator Corp. "Rope-Gripper" and pumping
unit or approved equal.
a. Attach to machine bedplate assembly utilizing structural steel
angles and/or channels.
b. Mount pumping unit installed adjacent to the elevator machine
elevated off the floor.
c. Integrate with control equipment for required operation.
4. Installation Drawing: Provide NYS Professional Engineers stamped and
signed shop drawing in accordance with this specification.
2.11 CAR FRAME AND PLATFORM
A. Car Frame: Rebuild the existing car frame, replacing the guide shoes and
tightening all fastenings.
1. Car Guides: Provide ELSCO Type B roller guides or approved equal at
top and bottom of car frames. Roller guide assemblies shall consist of
three (3) rollers that shall be independently adjustable to contact the
guide rails. Roller shall consist of a steel or aluminum hub having sealed
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bearings and a resilient material covering. Steel plates shall be provided
for mounting the roller guide assemblies to the car frame.
B. Platform: Rebuild existing platform, replacing the finished floor, platform guard
and sill.
1. Subfloor and Finished Floor: Provide subfloor of material/thickness
recommended by the finished flooring manufacturer, with a minimum of ¾
inch marine grade plywood. Secure subfloor to existing platform deck.
2. Finished Floor: Provide one-piece slip resistant vinyl sheet flooring,
2.5mm thick.
a. Basis of Design: Altro Reliance 25.
b. Floor adhesive to be two-part polyurethane with low VOC, AltroFix
30, and shall be manufactured by Altro Flooring or approved
equal.
c. Finished floor covering and car entrance threshold shall be flush
with no elevation difference.
3. Toe Guard: Provide metal toe-guard, not less 16 gauge thick on entrance
side of car platform and not less than code required length and width.
Toe-guard shall be reinforced and braced to the car platform with lower
edge bent back at an angle of not less than 60 degrees or more than 75
degrees from the horizontal.
4. Sill: Provide sill constructed of extruded nickel silver alloy with smooth
grooves suitable for gibs.
C. Car Top Guard: Equip rear and sides of car top with a standard railing
conforming to the requirements of ASME A.17.1 code.
D. Top of Car Operating Device
1. Function: Used for inspection and maintenance procedures.
2. Design: Direction buttons and common run button of the constant
pressure type. Emergency stop button, Phase I visual/audible signals,
GFCI duplex receptacle, light/switch in common enclosure. Enclosure
shall be permanently installed to be within reach of the hoistway doors.
3. Operation: In accordance with the ASME A17.1 code.
2.12 DOOR REOPENING DEVICES
A. Infrared Door Protection: Infrared light screen type with a minimum of 64 (2 per
detector operating in a redundant mode). The light screen is to be totally
immune to ambient light, including strobes, fluorescent, and direct sunlight
(100,000lux). Maximum allowed installed misalignment shall be plus or minus 20
degrees @ 3 feet. The door protection unit shall comply with the requirements of
the ADA.
1. Power Supply: The power supply shall be dual voltage input (120 VAC,
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24 VDC. Nudge feature to be field installable in standard power supply.
Nudge feature also to incorporate buzzer with enable/disable switch.
2. Nudging Feature: After car doors are prevented from closing for
predetermined adjustable time, through activating door reopening device,
a loud buzzer shall sound and doors shall begin to close at reduced
kinetic energy.
2.13 DOOR OPERATOR FOR USE WITH HORIZONTAL SLIDE DOORS
A. Type: Electric motor driven, high-speed, high internal resistance heavy duty,
complete with gate switch, drive arm and door clutch.
1. Door operators shall be heavy duty type; ½ HP, GAL MOVFR II
(Encoderless Closed Loop) with key pad programming or approved equal.
B. Operation:
1. The car and hoistway doors open automatically when the car reaches the
respective landing and again closes either after the expiration of a
predetermined time interval or the moment a car call is registered.
2. Power opening and closing of the doors is cushioned or checked, and
made quietly and smoothly by the device which opens and closes the car
door and hoistway door simultaneously.
3. Pressing the hall button at the first floor when the car is standing at the
first floor, will reopen the car and hoistway doors.
4. Pressing door open push button in the car operating panels reopens the
car and hoistway doors.
5. An electric contact on the car door prevents movement of the elevator
away from the landing unless the door is in the closed position.
6. Power is not required to hold the doors open or closed.
7. The door clutch/restrictor assembly limits the manual opening of both the
car and hoistway doors to a maximum of 4 inches when outside of the
leveling zone.
2.14 CAR ENCLOSURE
A. Car Enclosure Shell
1. Side and Rear Shell Panels:
a. Steel, 14 gauge minimum.
b. Provide sound deadening material on hoistway side of panels.
2. Front Return Panel
a. Stainless steel, 14 gauge minimum.
b. Flush panel construction.
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c. Reinforced for rigidity and support of car operating panel,
indicators and all other accessories.
3. Extend panels from floor to canopy.
4. Bonderize all interior sheet steel surfaces of elevator car enclosure,
except natural finishes, before finishing.
a. Finish interior sheet steel surfaces, except natural finishes, with
powder coat. Color as selected.
B. Car Enclosure Panels: Panels to be removable from cab shell for replacement or
repair without dismantling car.
1. Location and Type:
a. Side and Rear Panels: Vertical removable panel not greater than
16 inches wide, extending 4 inches from finished floor and
maintaining a ½ inch reveal in each corner and between each
panel.
2. Fabrication: Minimum 1/2-inch-thick fire rated wood core. Surface and
edge shall be finished as follows:
a. Surface and edge shall be bent and formed with textured stainless
steel.
b. Finish/pattern: Refer to drawings.
C. Entrance Columns
1. Material: Stainless steel, minimum 14 gauge.
2. Finish/pattern: Refer to drawings.
3. Fabrication:
a. Extend columns from floor to entrance soffit.
b. Fabricate entrance columns integral with front return panels.
c. Fabricate fascia above, and between columns of same material
and finish as front return panels.
D. Base:
1. Material: Stainless steel, minimum 14 gauge.
2. Finish/pattern: Refer to drawings.
3. Fabrication:
a. Flush type base around the sides and rear of car.
b. Complete with concealed vent perforations located behind
removable panels.
E. Bumper:
1. Material: Stainless steel, minimum 12 gauge.
2. Finish/pattern: Refer to drawings.
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3. Fabrication:
a. Locate on sides and rear of the car as shown on the drawings.
F. Handrail:
1. Material: Stainless steel, minimum 12 gauge.
2. Finish/pattern: Refer to drawings.
3. Size (Cross Section): 4-inch x 3/8-inch flat bar
4. Fabrication:
a. Locate on sides and rear of the car as shown on the drawings.
b. Surface mounted, through bolted, continuous construction with
bent angled returns at front return and corners.
c. Maintain 1-1/2-inch space between handrail and wall.
G. Emergency Exit:
1. Emergency Exit in Ceiling of Car: Arrange exit with cover to open
outward, attached to top of car frame with chain so that cover can only be
opened from top of car. Equip exit with electric contact to prevent
operation of car when exit is open.
H. Ventilation:
1. Ventilate car by means of a two-speed squirrel cage exhaust fan,
arranged to draw air into car from corridor when doors are open, or
through base vents when doors are closed. Exhaust car air through the
clearance at sides of suspended ceiling.
2. Vent perforations shall be located and constructed in accordance with the
ASME A17.1 code. All vent perforations shall be guarded to prevent
straight through passage.
3. Equip car with key switch for all ventilating speeds and "off" position.
I. Canopy and Ceiling
1. Canopy Fabrication: First grade 12 gauge steel, bolted or welded at all
corners to represent one-piece construction. Reinforce canopy to
withstand distributed weight as required by the ASME A17.1 code. Paint
with a white powder coat finish.
2. Ceiling System:
a. Material: Stainless steel, minimum 14 gauge.
b. Finish/pattern: Refer to drawings.
c. Fabrication: Each metal pan section shall be bolted together with
concealed fasteners.
d. Layout: Construct suspended ceiling and frame to permit panels
to be easily removed for clear access to emergency exit in top of
car.
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J. Lighting Fixtures:
1. In Car: Recessed LED down lighting fixtures with black powder coat
housing as manufactured by Man-D-Tec, Model “Solobeam” or approved
equal, having dimmer control and emergency light option to enable 2
fixtures to operate from the auxiliary source of power. Minimum level of
illumination at the car threshold with the doors closed shall be not less
than 20-foot candles.
K. Protective Pads:
1. Equip car interiors, except for doors, with removable heavy quilted pads,
all four sides. Provide cutout for car operating panel.
a. Basis of Design: Deluxe Heavy-Duty Vinyl by Palmer Pads
b. Color to be selected from standard range of colors.
2. Pad Studs: Stainless steel thru-bolt studs with pad locks, located at top
of panels.
L. Car Doors:
1. Type: Flush panel, hollow metal construction, not less than 1 inch thick.
2. Fabrication: Construct door panels of minimum 16 gage steel and clad
with 18 gage textured stainless steel with a 5WL pattern.
3. Reinforcement:
a. Reinforce interior of door panels for full height of panels.
b. Space door panel reinforcing maximum 8 inches on centers.
c. Reinforce door panels for attachment of clutch, hangers and
operator hardware.
4. Hanger Assembly:
a. Type: Steel or composition suspension sheave with steel stands
having slotted holes for adjustment.
b. Upthrust: Ball bearing roller or an adjustable eccentric stud.
5. Tracks: Polished steel designed for use with hanger used.
6. Door Guides: Equip each sliding door panel with two composition door
guide gibs having safety tabs. Provide structural "Z" brackets between
door gibs on each door panel.
a. Bottom door guides to be removable without removing door
panels from hangers.
2.15 CAR SIGNAL FIXTURES
A. Car Operating Panel:
1. Fixture: "Centurion Series" by PTL Equipment Company.
a. Style: Flush mounted, vandal resistant.
b. Faceplate: Stainless steel with #4 satin finish, 11-gauge minimum.
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c. Location: Refer to drawings for location.
d. Fasten faceplate using vandal resistant spanner head screws of
finish to match faceplate.
2. Height of Controls: Not less than 35 inches, nor more than 48 inches
above the car floor.
3. Buttons: VR2-HS by PTL Equipment Company.
a. Style: Vandal resistant.
b. Design: Round (minimum 1-inch diameter).
c. Call Register Light: Integral with push button, LED type lamp.
1) Operation: When the button is pressed, the halo
illuminates indicating that a call is registered. When call is
answered, the indicator is extinguished
4. Button Identification: VR2 surround tag by PTL Equipment Company.
a. Style: Vandal resistant.
b. Design: Include direction identification not less than 1/2-inch-high
next to the buttons.
c. Identify main floor dispatch button by a raised star to the left of the
button
5. Firefighters Operation Cabinet: Provide locked cabinet in upper section
of main car operating panel that shall house Phase II FIRE OPERATION
three position (Off-Hold-On) key operated switch, "Call Cancel" button,
"Stop" switch, "Door Open" and "Door Close” buttons for front and rear
entrances, additional visual signal and operating instructions.
a. Controls become effective only when the Phase I key operated
switch has been turned to the ON position or a smoke detector
has been activated and the car has been returned to the recall
floor.
b. The firefighters’ operation panel cover shall be operable by the
same key that operates the FIRE OPERATION key operated
switch.
1) The cover is permitted to open automatically when the car
is on Phase I Emergency Recall Operation and is at the
recall floor.
2) adjacent to the FIRE OPERATION key switch and shall be
visible only when the cabinet cover is open.
6. Service Cabinet: Provide lockable service cabinet to house following key
switches:
a. Independent service “On-Off"
b. Inspection "On-Off"
c. Access Enable “On-Off"
d. Stop Switch "Run-Stop"
e. Car lights “On-Off"
f. Exhaust fan, "Low"-"Off"-"High"
g. Emergency light test switch.
7. Button Arrangement:
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a. Group together door open, door close and emergency alarm
button at the bottom of the car operating panel.
1) Locate center line of buttons 35 inches above finished floor
2) Locate main floor entry dispatch button in left-most column.
8. Identification of Controls: Identify essential controls (except dispatch
buttons) with relief engraved ASME Operating Device Symbols.
9. Enumeration of Buttons, Switches and Elements
a. Dispatch buttons.
b. Door open button.
c. Door close button.
d. Illuminating Emergency Alarm button
e. Keyed Emergency Stop switch
f. Keyed Access Enable switch
g. Keyed Inspection "On-Off" switch
h. Keyed Independent Service switch
i. Phone activation button
10. In-car Telephone: Mount unit integral with car operating fixture and
connect to button.
B. Emergency Alarm:
1. Type: Self powered 6-inch alarm bell mounted on car top and operated by
the in-car alarm button located in the car operating panel.
2. Batteries/Charger: Sealed type capable of maintaining alarm intensity for
a minimum of 1 hour.
3. Power Supply: Connect battery charger to normal alarm bell power
source.
C. Car Position Indicator:
1. Function: Shows the position of the elevator in the hoistway.
2. Type: Digital LED.
3. Location: Car operating panel.
4. Character Height: 2 inch minimum.
a. Arrow Height: 2 ½ inches.
5. Audible Signal: As the car passes or arrives at a floor served by the
elevator, an audible signal sounds.
6. Lens: Polycarbonate with hidden support frame.
D. In-Car Direction Indicator:
1. Fixture: “Centurion Series” by PTL Equipment Company.
a. Style: Visual indicators to be Digital LED type arrows.
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1) UP Arrow -White
2) DOWN Arrow -Red.
b. Faceplate: Stainless steel with #4 satin finish, minimum 11-gauge.
c. Location: Provide visual and audible car direction indicators
mounted on both entrance jambs.
d. Fasten faceplate using vandal resistant spanner head screws of
finish to match faceplate.
e. Provide audible signal that sounds once for upward direction and
twice for downward direction.
2. Faceplate: Stainless steel with #4 satin finish, minimum 11-gauge.
a. Fasten faceplate using vandal resistant spanner head screws of
finish to match faceplate.
2.16 HOISTWAY ENTRANCES
A. Frames:
1. Frames - (Elevator No. 1 - Basement): Retain and reuse the existing
frames with the following modifications.
a. Re-finish, prime and paint existing frames to match hoistway door
panels. Color as selected
B. Jamb Identification: Provide floor identification on each side wall brick entrance
jamb, at each floor, 60 inches above finished floor to the centerline of the
characters. Fasten with epoxy adhesive and expansion anchors into brick.
C. Frame Extension In-Fill Strips:
1. Provide steel bar filler strips between existing brick jambs/head frame and
new hoistway door panels to maintain a consistent space around the
entrance frame no greater than 3/8” to the face of the hoistway door
panels as shown on the contract drawings.
2. Caulk gap between filler strip and brick wall surface on hoistway side with
fire barrier sealant caulk as specified elsewhere. Caulk finished corridor
side with paintable caulk.
3. Paint filler strip and corridor side caulk to match hoistway door panels.
Color as selected.
D. Header/Hanger Support:
1. Size: Minimum 10-gauge sheet steel.
2. Length: Sufficient length for bolting to struts.
3. Shape: Bent sections to form hanger pockets and track support.
4. Painting: Prime and paint with two coats of high gloss black rust inhibitive
latex acrylic enamel.
E. Toe Guards and Fascia:
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1. Material: 16-gauge sheet steel.
2. Width: As required to extend minimum of 5 inches beyond both jambs of
elevator entrance.
3. Landing sill toe guards shall be installed on the lowest landing sill
extending down below the travel of the elevator and on the top landing
header beveled at a 75-degree angle back to the hoistway wall and
fastened securely.
4. Hanger (dust) covers shall extend the full travel of the doors and shall be
made in removable sections for the purpose of servicing the hangers and
other equipment. They shall be beveled at a 75-degree angle back to the
hoistway wall and fastened securely.
5. Fascia plates shall extend from the header to the underside of the landing
sill at each floor. Fascia plates shall be reinforced to prevent deflections
and secured to prevent contact with the elevator and/or elevator
equipment.
6. Note: Existing fascia plates may be reused where suitable for use with
new header/hanger supports. Re-attach fascia to header support as
required. Paint with one coat of high gloss black latex enamel.
F. Doors:
1. Type of Construction: Flush panel hollow metal.
2. Door Panel Fabrication: Not less than 16 gage furniture steel reinforced
by formed steel sections running vertical for full height of door panel,
spaced not more than 8 inches apart, designed to hold front and rear
plates together. Top and bottom of door closed with formed "U"
channels, not less than 16 gage steel welded to door panels.
3. Thickness: Minimum 1-1/4 inches.
4. Reinforcement:
a. Reinforce head of door with steel plate not less than 3/8 inches
thick, welded to door panels.
b. Reinforce interior of door panel with steel plate for attachment of
door closures or other operating devices.
5. Sight Guards:
a. Equip doors with sight guards on leading edge of single slide and
fast panel of two speed doors and on each meeting edge of center
opening doors.
b. Form sight guards of same material as door panel, having no
sharp edges and finish to match.
6. Door Gibs: Equip each sliding door panel with two removable nylon door
gibs as manufactured by SEES-Enforcer or approved equal, arranged to
slide in sill grooves and permit easy replacement without removing door
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panels from hangers. Equip gibs with safety tabs. Provide Z bracket
safety retainer between gibs on each door panel.
7. Rubber Bumpers:
a. Rubber Astragal: Equip meeting edge of center opening doors
with continuous interlocking rubber astragal for full height of doors.
Arrange astragal for easy replacement.
8. Finish: Powder coat, color as selected.
G. Hanger Assembly:
1. Type: Two-point suspension sheave with up-thrust rollers and safety
retainers.
2. Sheaves: Hardened steel, composition rubber or polyurethane tired, not
less than 3 inches in diameter, with fully enclosed ball bearings, sealed to
retain grease lubrication.
3. Hanger Stands: Mount sheaves on steel stand fastened directly to door.
Arrange hanger to take upward thrust against ball bearing roller on an
adjustable eccentric stud.
a. Integral hangers are not acceptable.
4. Provisions for Field Adjustment:
a. Slot bolt holes in hanger stand, to allow transverse adjustment of
the door.
5. Hangers constructed integrally with the door panels are not approved.
H. Tracks:
1. Material and Construction: Cold drawn or cold rolled steel with polished
surfaces for door hanger sheaves. Shape upper and lower surfaces to
conform hanger sheave and up-thrust roller.
2. Attachment: Bolt tracks in minimum of three places to header.
I. Door Closers: Provide spirator type closers as manufactured by SmarTork, or
approved equal, at each floor.
2.17 HOISTWAY DOOR INTERLOCKS, AND ACCESSORIES
A. Equip each hoistway door assembly with an approved interlock, according to the
requirements of the ASME A17.1 code. Interlock shall prevent operation of car
until all hoistway doors are locked in closed position.
1. Interlock wiring shall be as required by the NFPA 70 code.
B. Hoistway Access Switch
1. Type: Continuous pressure spring return cylinder type lock with key
removable only in the "off" position.
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2. Location: Top and bottom landings, with access switch located adjacent
to hoistway entrance integral with hall pushbutton station.
3. Operation: Access switch permits and maintains movement of the
elevator with the hoistway and car door at access landing unlocked or not
in the closed position.
4. Key shall be Group 1 Restricted Access as defined in the ASME A17.1
code.
C. Unlocking Device: Equip all landing doors with an unlocking device designed to
release interlocks when elevator is outside of the unlocking zone, operable by the
use of a special key. Equip access hole in each hoistway door with a cam lock
device to prevent tampering with unlocking mechanism. Unlocking device shall
be type 1750Q SL-M-chrome bi-axial keyed MEDECO cylinder as manufactured
by Tri-Lok Mfg. and Maintenance Corp. or approved equal.
1. Key shall be Group 1 Restricted as defined in the ASME A17.1 code.
2.18 LANDING SIGNAL FIXTURES
A. Hall Station – Designated Recall Landing
1. Fixture: "Centurion Series" by PTL Equipment Company.
a. Style: Surface mounted, vandal resistant.
b. Enclosure: Stainless steel, with #4 satin finish, 11-gauge
minimum.
1) Engrave/etch faceplate with custom corridor hall station
pictograph.
c. Location: Refer to drawings for location.
d. Fasten faceplate using vandal resistant spanner head screws of
finish to match faceplate.
2. Button: VR2-HS by PTL Equipment Company.
a. Style: Vandal resistant
b. Design: Round (minimum 1-inch diameter).
c. Call Register Light: Integral with push button, LED type lamp.
1) Operation: When the button is pressed, the halo
illuminates indicating that a call is registered. When call is
answered, the indicator is extinguished
3. Button Identification: VR2 surround tag by PTL Equipment Company.
a. Style: Vandal resistant.
b. Design: Include direction identification not less than 1/2-inch-high
next to the buttons.
4. Additional function, integral to fixture:
a. Phase I Fire Recall key operated switch with chrome finish,
engraved/etched instructions, and illuminated visual signal.
b. Communication Failure indicator reset switch including
engraved/etched instructions.
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c. Position Indicator:
1) Design: Digital L.E.D. type, consisting of numerals and
direction arrows not less than 1 inch in height for each
elevator.
a) Lens: Polycarbonate with hidden support frame.
b) Operation: As car passes through hoistway, its
position is indicated by the illumination of the
numeral corresponding to the landing at which the
car is stopped or passing and directional arrows
illuminate indicating direction of travel.
B. Hall Stations – Terminal and Intermediate Landings
1. Fixture: "Centurion Series" by PTL Equipment Company.
a. Style: Flush mounted, vandal resistant
b. Faceplate: Stainless steel, with #4 satin finish, 11-gauge
minimum.
1) Engrave/etch faceplate with custom corridor hall station
pictograph.
c. Backbox: Provide 16-gauge minimum, cold rolled steel.
d. Location: Refer to drawings for location.
e. Fasten faceplate using vandal resistant spanner head screws of
finish to match faceplate
2. Button: VR2-HS by PTL Equipment Company.
a. Style: Vandal resistant
b. Design: Round (minimum 1-inch diameter).
c. Call Register Light: Integral with push button, LED type lamp.
1) Operation: When the button is pressed, the halo
illuminates indicating that a call is registered. When call is
answered, the indicator is extinguished
d. Provide single push button at each terminal landing and direction
buttons at all intermediate landings.
3. Button Identification: VR2 surround tag by PTL Equipment Company.
a. Style: Vandal resistant.
b. Design: Include direction identification not less than 1/2-inch-high
next to the buttons.
C. Hall Position Indicators – Terminal and Intermediate Landings:
1. Fixture: "Centurion Series" by PTL Equipment Company.
a. Style: Flush mounted, vandal resistant.
1) Digital LED position indicator and LED 2.5-inch direction
arrows mounted horizontally.
b. Faceplate: Stainless steel, with #4 satin finish, 11-gauge
minimum.
c. Backbox: Provide appropriately sized electrical back box, 16-
gauge minimum.
d. Location: Refer to drawings for locations.
e. Operation: As car passes through hoistway, its position is
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indicated by the illumination of the numeral corresponding to the
landing at which the car is stopped or passing and directional
arrows illuminate indicating direction of travel.
D. Voice Announcer:
1. Verbal Annunciation:
a. Digitized voice announcer, Model VM3541 by C.E. Electronics Inc.
or approved equal.
1) Operation: Produces speech in pleasant, natural sounding
female voice from vocabulary stored in memory.
2. Features:
a. Audible Device: Voice announcer, microprocessor-based
equipment.
b. Speaker: Mount speaker in car operating panel.
c. Power Supply: As required for supply voltage.
d. Volume Control: Adjustable.
3. Vocabulary: Programmable, stating:
a. Floor arrival announcement and direction of travel.
b. Special Emergency Service (Phase I activated): Announces
"This elevator is needed for an emergency. Please exit when the
doors open."
c. Door Closing Unit: Announces "Please stand clear of doors".
Effective if doors are prevented from closing.
d. Custom Announcement: Ability to custom record messages.
E. Elevator Emergency Fixture
1. Location: Refer to drawings for location.
2. Fabrication: Fabricate cabinet out of not less than 16-gauge metal with
fully welded seams and corners, ground smooth. Cabinet shall have an
operable, lockable door with full length hinge. Door shall be fabricated
out of 11 gage satin stainless steel, No. 4 finish.
a. Cabinet size: Minimum of 18 inches wide x 24 inches high x 5.5
inches deep. Coordinate actual size with wall cavity and
equipment requirements.
b. Cabinet shall be flush mount in wall with blocking provided as
required to secure cabinet.
c. Engrave front of panel door with 1" characters and fill characters
with red epoxy as follows: "ELEVATOR EMERGENCY PANEL"
d. Key Type 1: Refer to Key Switch Schedule.
3. Interior Faceplate: 11-gauge satin stainless steel, No. 4 finish, suitably
sized to contain all required displays, key switches, indicator lights, etc.
a. Faceplate shall be removable to allow for access to wiring and
displays for maintenance purposes.
b. Prepare faceplate and cabinet interior to receive locking
mechanism.
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c. Provide the following functions inside the panel:
1) Phase I Fire Recall key switch including visual indicator
with engraved instructions as required by the ASME A17.1
code.
2) LED indicator lights indicating that the elevator(s) are on
standby power.
a) Provide the following verbiage on the indicator
lights: "ELEVATOR EMERGENCY POWER".
(Surface applied stickers are unacceptable).
3) Integrate Master Base Station and battery backup unit into
face of panel.
a) Flush mount stainless steel face plate into cabinet
to create a flush surface with the interior faceplate.
Provide standoffs, supports and fasteners as
required.
4) Emergency power selector switch with "Auto" and
"Individual Elevator" positions.
a) "AUTO" and "ELEVATOR No." positions shall be
engraved at applicable positions.
b) Key Type 1: Refer to Key Switch Schedule.
5) LED indicator light next to each elevator key selector
position to indicate which elevator has been selected to
operate on standby power.
6) Manual selector key switch to allow individual elevators to
be selected to run under standby power operation.
a) Auto Operation: Elevator No. 1 shall be pre-
programmed to run on automatic operation.
b) "Auto", and "Elevator No. 1" and "Elevator No. 2"
shall be engraved underneath the selector switch.
7) Engravings shall be minimum 0.250 inches in height with
epoxy filled black characters unless otherwise noted.
F. Two-way Communication System
1. Two-way Communication System
a. Basis of Design: Rath Microtech
2. System shall include the following equipment:
a. In-Car Telephone: Model 2100
1) Mount auto dialer telephone behind main car operating
panel faceplate within prescribed height of controls.
Coordinate mounting studs, visual indicator, speaker
perforations and activation button locations with approved
telephone manufacturer.
b. Communication Failure: Model 2100-Alarm
1) Integrate into hall fixture as required.
c. Machine Room Telephone: Model 2300
d. Master Base and Sub-Stations: Model 2500-205PSS
1) Fixture shall be flush mounted type.
2) Mount at Designated Recall Level. Refer to drawings for
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location.
e. Provide all required distribution module/power supplies.
f. Provide necessary conduit and wiring between the elevator
machine room and each piece of equipment and make final
connection to building communication lines provided by Electrical
Contractor.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 REMOVALS
A. Coordinate elevator equipment removals with hazardous material drawings and
Contractor prior to performing any work. The following equipment has been
identified as Asbestos containing:
1. Elevator machine brake shoes.
2. Controller wiring and arch chutes.
3. Car Doors.
4. Hoistway Doors.
5. Machine Room floor coating.
B. Prepare elevator equipment for removal by hazardous material Contractor.
3.02 EXAMINATION
A. Examine elevator areas, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements
for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance. Verify
critical dimensions and examine supporting structure and other conditions under
which elevator work is to be installed.
1. For the record, prepare a written report, endorsed by Installer, listing
dimensional discrepancies and conditions detrimental to performance or
indicating that dimensions and conditions were found to be satisfactory.
2. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected.
3.03 INSTALLATION
A. Hoistway and Machine Room: Provide fire-stopping around all new and existing
wall and floor penetrations. Infill all openings in machine room floor created by
removal of existing equipment with similar material and thickness as surrounding
construction.
B. Guide Rails: Verify for plumb-ness.
C. Welded Construction: Provide welded connections for installing elevator work
where bolted connections are not required for subsequent removal or for normal
operation, adjustment, inspection, maintenance, and replacement of worn parts.
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Comply with AWS standards for workmanship and for qualifications of welding
operators.
D. Hoist Machine: Install machine as required per manufacturer's design. Ensure
that drive sheave and deflector sheave are in alignment with each other and
plumb to the car and counterweight rope hitches.
E. Sound Isolation: Mount rotating and vibrating equipment on vibration-isolating
mounts designed to effectively prevent transmission of vibrations to structure and
thereby eliminate sources of structure-borne noise from elevator system.
F. Control System: Install controller and associated equipment in elevator machine
room. Comply with ASME A17.5 Elevator and Escalator Electrical equipment
and NFPA 70 National Electrical Code relative to equipment clearances. Install
components and integrate with controller for required operation.
G. Elevator Communication System: Install in accordance with the manufacturers
recommended instructions.
H. Hoistway Entrances: Install hoistway doors and hardware insuring proper
overlap, clearances with existing frames, extension filler strips and sills.
I. Terminal Stopping Devices:
1. Install normal terminal stopping devices at or near top and bottom
terminal landings. Adjust for correct clearance and proper operation.
2. Install Final Terminal Stopping Device at the top and bottom of the
hoistway. Set as close to the terminal landings as possible without
interfering with the operation of the normal terminal stopping device.
Upon final adjustment and completion of acceptance test, pin final limit
switch in position to prevent movement.
J. Suspension Means:
1. Install hoist ropes with ends of cables fastened to car and counterweight
using wedge rope sockets. Locate manufactures identification tag on car
top rope termination as required by the ASME A17.1 code.
K. Counterweight: Check balance relationship between car and counterweight. Add
or remove filler weights and secure with rods within the frame.
L. Buffers: Check alignment of buffers with respect to the strike plates on the car
and counterweight frame. Install necessary blocking extensions under buffers to
obtain proper clearances.
M. Car Frame, Platform and Cab:
1. Ensure that running clearance does not exceed 1-1/4 inches throughout
the travel of the car.
2. Ensure that there are no objectionable noises between the car enclosure
and platform including frame.
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3. Mount roller guides and adjust to insure continuous contact of rollers on
three sides of the guide rails under all load conditions.
N. Door Operator: Install door operator and integrate with elevator control
equipment for required operation.
1. Adjust operator for code required closing speed and force.
2. Ensure that Code required data plate is affixed to the operator.
3. Verify infrared door reopening device is operating properly.
O. Elevator Safety Equipment: Ensure that car safety devices operate freely
without binding and that the proper rail clearances are maintained in accordance
with ASME A17.1 code.
1. Install rope brake and hydraulic control unit (where used) in approved
location. Insure that friction pads are parallel with the hoist ropes and that
setting of the brake jaws is equal across the face of the ropes. Friction
pads shall be "run-in" prior to acceptance test.
2. Install governor, for actuation of safety devices, in the elevator machine
room on existing steel supports.
P. Hall Signal Fixtures: Locate hall signal equipment for elevators as follows,
unless otherwise indicated:
1. Flush mount in-car direction indicator in cab entrance jambs, minimum 72
inches above car floor in existing location.
2. Flush mount hall stations at each landing served by the elevator at 42
inches to centerline of single pushbuttons at terminal landings and to
centerline between two pushbuttons at intermediate landings.
3. Flush mount combination hall lantern and position indicator over each
entrance for each elevator in existing locations.
Q. Lubricate operating parts of systems as recommended by manufacturers.
3.04 PAINT
A. Finish ferrous metal surfaces of the elevator Work with specified paint including
rust-inhibitive primer and latex acrylic enamel finish totaling not less than 2 coats
thickness. Exceptions: Do not paint sliding and rubbing surfaces.
1. Low VOC, low odor, high gloss, colors as selected.
2. Paint shall be Pitt-Tech as manufactured by Pittsburgh Paints or
approved equal.
B. Metal Primer: VOC compliant. Low odor, fast drying, industrial grade.
1. Paint shall be Specialty Coatings Inc. "Shop Coat Primer" or approved
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equal.
3.05 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Demonstrate to Owner's Representative that all elevator systems and sub-
systems perform in accordance with required operations
B. Acceptance Testing: On completion of elevator installation and before permitting
use (either temporary or permanent) of elevator, perform acceptance tests as
required by the ASME A17.1 Code, in addition to the requirements of this
specification, and by governing regulations and agencies. All items of this
specification whether required by the ASME A17.1 Code or not, shall be tested to
demonstrate proper operation.
1. Tests shall be witnessed by a Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) as
procured by the Contractor. Testing shall include operation of the
elevators on the standby power system as outlined within.
2. Contractor shall provide written documentation of test results to the
Owner. Written documentation shall include reports for the following:
a. Operation of the elevators on standby power.
b. Operation of the elevator machine room HVAC system.
c. Operation of the pit drain.
C. Advise Owner, Architect, and authorities having jurisdiction in advance of dates
and times tests are to be performed on elevators.
3.06 CLEANING
A. Before final acceptance, remove protection from finished surfaces and clean, and
polish surfaces in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations for type of
material and finish provided.
B. At the completion of all elevator work, remove tools, equipment and surplus
materials from job site. Clean machine room, hoistway and pit. Remove all trash
and debris.
3.07 DEMONSTRATION
A. Check operation of elevator with Owner's personnel present and before date of
Substantial Completion. Determine that operation systems and devices are
functioning properly.
B. Check operation of elevator with Owner's personnel present not more than one
month before end of warranty period. Determine that operation systems and
devices are functioning properly.
3.08 PROTECTION
A. Temporary Use: Comply with the following requirements for the elevator(s) used
for construction purposes:
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1. Provide existing elevators used for material movement with pads to
protect existing car finishes from damage.
2. Provide other protective coverings, barriers, devices, signs, and
procedures as needed to protect elevator and elevator equipment.
3. Do not load elevators beyond their rated weight capacity.
4. The newly modernized elevators shall not be used for material
movement.
5. The Elevator Contractor will be responsible or any and all repairs to the
elevators.
B. Temporary Barricades
1. Provide temporary barricades during performance of the work to:
a. Prevent unauthorized entry to work areas.
b. Protect existing facilities and adjacent properties from damage.
c. Protect vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
2. Contractor shall submit temporary barricade plan and details for review by
Owner & Architect prior to the start of any work.
END OF SECTION
A. SEE MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING DRAWINGS FOR ADDITIONAL SCOPE.B. ELEVATOR FIXTURE DETAILS ARE SCHEMATIC AND ARE INTENDED TO DEFINE THE GENERAL DESIGN INTENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE ELEVATOR SYSTEM. ACTUAL SIZE AND LAYOUT OF ALL FIXTURES SHALL BE VERIFIED WITH THE APPROVED MANUFACTURER AND EXISTING FIELD CONDITIONS. ALL FIXTURES SHALL BE APPROVED BY ARCHITECT PRIOR TO ORDERING AND INSTALLATION. ALL VERBIAGE SHALL BE ENGRAVED IN THE FACEPLATE OF EACH RESPECTIVE FIXTURE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.C. ALL FIXTURES SHALL USE VANDAL RESISTANT FASTENERS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.D. ELEVATOR CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE FULL HEIGHT ACCESS TO RESTRICTED ELEVATOR SPACES AND OPERATION OF THE ELEVATOR CAR TOP FOR ALL RELATED TRADES AS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THEIR RESPECTIVE WORK. REFER TO INDIVIDUAL TRADES DRAWINGS FOR COORDINATION.ELEVATOR#2ELEVATOR#1CLEAR HOISTWAY15' - 0" V.I.F.CLEAR HOISTWAY7' - 6" V.I.F.23232323HOISTWAY SEPARATION BEAM ABOVE22222222242421252726202020201111HR5-A3015ELEVATORLOBBYG-01STORAGEG-15HALLG-03STAIR 4ELEVATOR#2ELEVATOR#1UPUP4140112127272626HR5-A3016ELEVATOR#2ELEVATOR#1ELEVATORLOBBYG-9LOBBYG-29STAIR #5HALLG-20UPUP40303130314027HR5-A3024TYP.3232HR5-A3019ELEVATOR#2ELEVATOR#1UPDNELEVATORLOBBYG-101LOUNGEG-102STAIR #6STAIR #740401010131313131212HR5-A3024TYP.14ELEVATORMACHINEROOMG-4833442255LINE OF HOISTWAY BELOW116DN60606177V.I.F.9' - 2"EXISTNG CMU WALLEXISTNG RUBBER BASEELEVATOR #1EXISTNG DUCT WORK52554042424144448"EXISTNG BRICK WALLELEVATOR #1 ELEVATOR #2V.I.F.12' - 0"4' - 0"EXISTNG TILE BASEEXISTING BENCH40404242424243434343515152504444EQ EQEXISTNG BRICK WALLELEVATOR #1 ELEVATOR #2V.I.F.8' - 0"55555240404242424256564444EQ EQ2 1/2" X 1/2" BENT PLATE BRACKETS. PAINT. SECURE TO STEEL WITH 5/8" BOLTS, DOUBLE NUTTEDELEVATOR PIT ACCESS LADDERLINE OF PIT FLOORELEVATOR SILLEXISTING PIT SEPARATION BEAMTYP.3' - 0" MAX.TYP.1' - 0" MAX.3" x 1/2" FLAT STOCK STEEL, PAINTELEVATOR DOOR AND FRAMEFINISHED FLOOR3/4" DIA. SOLID STEEL RUNG THRU SIDEBARS AND WELD ALL AROUND, PAINT WITH NON-SLIP SURFACES AT TOP OF RUNG, TYP.LINE OF PIT WALL2 1/2" X 1/2" BENT PLATE BRACKETS - PAINTMIN.4' - 0"8" MAX.4 x 4 x 1/2 x 4" LONG, BENT PLATE BRACKET - SECURE WITH 5/8" BOLTS, DOUBLE NUTTEDMAX.8"MIN.1' - 4"PROVIDE PIT STOP SWITCH 47" A.F.F.1' - 6" A.F.F.PIT STOP SWITCHFASCIA - TYPICALPIT DEPTH7' - 4" V.I.F.COORDINATE LOCATION OF LIGHT SWITCH WITH ELECTRICAL DRAWINGSNOTE:1. PIT LADDER SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE SAME SIDE AND WITHIN 39" OF THE HOISTWAY UNLOCKING DEVICE.41 Chenango Street,Binghamton, NY 13901-1956, USAtel 607 772 0007 fax 607 723 4121IBI GROUPibigroup.comis a member of the IBI Group of companiesIBI GROUP ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS121539HIGH RISE 5 UPGRADES -ELEVATOR REPLACEMENT6 JESSUP ROAD, ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850CORNELLUNIVERSITYITHACA, NEW YORK 148502019-09-05AS NOTEDCMVMCS MCSMCSSTUDENT AND CAMPUSLIFEHIGH RISE 5--ADESIGN DEVELOPMENT SET2019-06-01DATE:ISSUESHEET TITLEPROJECTSCALE:APPROVED BY:PROJECT MGR:IBI PROJECT NO:SHEET NUMBERBUILDING:CLIENTCOPYRIGHTISSUESThis drawing has been prepared solely for the intended use, thus anyreproduction or distribution for any purpose other than authorized by IBI Group isforbidden. Written dimensions shall have precedence over scaled dimensions.Contractors shall verify and be responsible for all dimensions and conditions onthe job, and IBI Group shall be informed of any variations from the dimensions andconditions shown on the drawing. Shop drawings shall be submitted to IBI Groupfor general conformance before proceeding with fabrication.KEYPLANCHECKED BY:DRAWN BY:SCALE CHECKCONSULTANTSSEAL10mm1 inCLIENT PROJECT NO:PRIME CONSULTANTISSUE ISSUANCEDATEAHR5-A301ELEVATOR RENOVATION PLANS,ELEVATIONS, AND DETAILSGeneral Notes1/4" = 1'-0"2Elevator Pit Plan1/4" = 1'-0"4Basement Level Plan1/4" = 1'-0"8Ground Level Plan1/4" = 1'-0"3Typical Level Plan (1st - 6th)1/4" = 1'-0"7Penthouse Level Plan1/4" = 1'-0"5Basement Elevation1/4" = 1'-0"6Ground Floor Elevation1/4" = 1'-0"9Typical Elevation (1st - 6th)Drawing Notes1 REMOVE EXISTING ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT NO LONGER UTILIZED AS PART OFTHE MODERNIZATION IN ITS ENTIRETY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TOELECTRICAL CONDUITS, WIRE-WAYS, CONTROL WIRING & EQUIPMENT -PATCH/FIRESTOP PENETRATIONS IN FLOORS & WALLS LEFT BY REMOVALS TOMAINTAIN FIRE RATINGS & MATCH EXISTING ADJACENT SURFACE FINISHES2 REMOVE EXISTING GEARED HOISTING EQUIPMENT - COORDINATE & PREPAREBRAKE SHOES FOR REMOVAL BY ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR - PROVIDEGEARLESS ELEVATOR HOISTING MACHINE & ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENTINCLUDING EMERGENCY BRAKE, DEFLECTOR SHEAVE, AND BLOCKING BEAMS3 REMOVE EXISTING ELEVATOR CONTROLLER - COORDINATE & PREPARECONTROLLER FOR REMOVAL BY ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR - PROVIDEELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM4 PROVIDE ISOLATION DRIVE TRANSFORMER INCLUDING WIRING AND CONDUIT TOELEVATOR CONTROLLER5 REMOVE EXISTING GOVERNOR IN ITS ENTIRETY - PROVIDE GOVERNOR &ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT6 HANDRAIL TO BE REMOVED & REPLACED BY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR -COORDINATE EQUIPMENT ACCESS AS REQUIRED7 COORDINATE WORK AFFECTING THE MACHINE ROOM FLOOR WITH ABATEMENTCONTRACTOR10 EXISTING ELEVATOR LANDING SILL TO REMAIN - TYPICAL AT EACH LEVEL11 EXISTING ELEVATOR SEPARATION BEAM TO REMAIN - TYPICAL AT EACH LEVEL12 REBUILD EXISTING COUNTERWEIGHT ASSEMBLY AS SPECIFIED13 REMOVE EXISTING TRAVELING CABLE - PROVIDE TRAVELING CABLE14 PROVIDE HOISTWAY SCREENING FULL HEIGHT OF HOISTWAY20 REMOVE EXISTING PIT EQUIPMENT SPECIFIED TO BE REPLACED - PROVIDE PITEQUIPMENT21 REMOVE EXISTING STOP SWITCH - PROVIDE STOP SWITCH ADJACENT TO PITLADDER22 REMOVE EXISTING CAR AND COUNTERWEIGHT BUFFERS - PROVIDE CAR ANDCOUNTERWEIGHT BUFFERS23 RETAIN EXISTING CAR AND COUNTERWEIGHT GUIDE RAILS - TYPICAL24 PROVIDE WALL HUNG PORTABLE EQUIPMENT ACCESS LADDER25 REMOVE EXISTING PIT LADDER AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE - PROVIDE PITLADDER - REFER TO SHEET HR5-A301 FOR PIT LADDER DETAIL26 PIT LADDER AND PLATFORM PROVIDED BY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR -REFER TO CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS27 PROVIDE PIT STOP SWITCH ADJACENT TO PIT LADDER30 REMOVE EXISTING ELEVATOR CAR IN ITS ENTIRETY - ELEVATOR PLATFORM TOREMAIN - PROVIDE ELEVATOR CAR AND TOE GUARD - REFER TO SHEETHR5-A302 FOR INTERIOR CAR ELEVATIONS31 REMOVE EXISTING CAR TOP GUARD IN ITS ENTIRETY - PROVIDE CAR TOPGUARD32 REMOVE EXISTING ELEVATOR CAR DOORS & ASSOCIATED HARDWARE -COORDINATE & PREPARE DOORS FOR REMOVAL BY ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR -PROVIDE CAR DOORS & ASSOCIATED HARDWARE40 PREPARE EXISTING HOISTWAY DOOR PANELS FOR REMOVAL - DOOR PANELSTO BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR - PROVIDEHOISTWAY DOORS AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE41 RETAIN EXISTING HOISTWAY DOOR FRAMES - PREPARE, PRIME, AND PAINT42 PROVIDE BRAILLE SIGNAGE - TYPICAL EACH SIDE OF ENTRANCE JAMB43 PROVIDE ELEVATOR IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE - TYPICAL EACH SIDE OFENTRANCE JAMB - REFER TO SHEET HR5-A301 FOR ELEVATOR IDENTIFICATIONSIGNAGE44 REMOVE EXISTING WALL SIGNAGE IN ITS ENTIRETY & TURN OVER TO OWNER50 SAW CUT AND REMOVE BRICK FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW ELEVATOREMERGENCY FIXTURE - SAFEGUARD BRICK FOR POTENTIAL USE IF NEEDED FORINFILL AT LOBBY LEVEL - PROVIDE ELEVATOR EMERGENCY FIXTURE - REFER TOSHEET HR5-A302 FOR ELEVATOR EMERGENCY FIXTURE51 REMOVE EXISTING POSITION INDICATOR IN ITS ENTIRETY - PROVIDE ELEVATORPOSITION INDICATOR FIXTURE - REFER TO SHEET HR5-A302 FOR POSITIONINDICATOR FIXTURE52 REMOVE EXISTING FLUSH MOUNTED HALL FIXTURE IN ITS ENTIRETY - PROVIDEHALL CALL FIXTURE - CUT AND TOOTH-IN BRICK AS REQUIRED FOR BACKBOXINSTALLATION - REFER TO SHEET HR5-A302 FOR HALL CALL FIXTURE55 SAW CUT AND REMOVE BRICK FOR INSTALLATION OF HOISTWAY ACCESSFIXTURE AT TERMINAL LANDINGS - SAFEGUARD BRICK FOR POTENTIAL USE IFNEEDED FOR INFILL - PROVIDE HOISTWAY ACCESS FIXTURE AT TERMINALLANDINGS - REFER TO SHEET HR5-A302 FOR HOISTWAY ACCESS FIXTURE56 SAW CUT AND REMOVE BRICK FOR INSTALLATION OF POSITION INDICATORFIXTURE - SAFEGUARD BRICK FOR POTENTIAL USE IF NEEDED FOR INFILL -PROVIDE POSITION INDICATOR FIXTURE - REFER TO SHEET HR5-A302 FORPOSITION INDICATOR FIXTURE60 APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - REFER TO ELECTRICALDRAWINGS61 APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF TERMINAL STRIP JUNCTION BOX - REFER TO SHEETHR5-A302 FOR ELEVATOR ONE-LINE DIAGRAM3/4" = 1'-0"1Pit Ladder Detail###
INSIDE PANELFRONT COVERNOTE:1. ALL CHARACTERS SHALL BE ENGRAVED IN STAINLESS STEEL.2. COORDINATE PANEL DEPTH WITH EQUIPMENT INSIDE & WALL CAVITY.PANEL SECTION24"18"16"22"KEYED LOCKFULL HEIGHT HINGEPROVIDE STAINLESS STEEL LOBBY PANELELEVATOR EMERGENCY PANELELEVATORS ARE ON STANDBY POWER WHEN LITCOMMUNICATION/ STAINLESS STEEL PANELEXISTING BRICK WALL CONSTRUCTIONPERIMETER SUPPORTING BRACKETSOVERSIZED PANEL FRAME TO COVER WALL OPENINGSV.I.F.8 3/4"ELECTRICAL CONDUIT - SEAL PENETRATION TO MAINTAIN RATINGFIRE SERVICE INDICATORCAR 1DOORS OPENELEVATOREMERGENCYPOWERDOORS OPENELEVATOREMERGENCYPOWERCAR2ELEVATOR EMERGENCY POWER INDICATOR - TYPICAL OF (2)DOOR OPEN INDICATOR -TYPICAL OF (2)TWO-WAY VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH INSTRUCTION SIGNAGEELEVATOR EMERGENCY POWER KEYSWITCHFLUSH MOUNTED FIXTURE - FACEPLATE TO COVER ALL VOIDS - SS12' - 8" MAX.REAR WALLSIDE WALL (TYPICAL)FRONT WALLCAR DOORS -SS3CAR OPERATING PANEL - REFER TO CAR OPERATING FIXTUREHANDRAIL - SS1BASE - SS14"PANELS - TYPICAL -SS3RETURN PANEL - SS1TRANSOM - SS1BUMPER - SS11' - 0" 6"SHELL HEIGHT8' - 2"CEILING HEIGHT7' - 6"5' - 9 1/2"EQ EQ5' - 2 1/2"5' - 9 1/2"EQEQEQEQEQ16" MAX.4"CEILING SYSTEM5' - 9 1/2"5' - 2 1/2"CEILINGEQ16" MAX.EQEQEQTYP.1/2"CEILING SYSTEMLED DOWN LIGHTING FIXTURES - TYPICALTYP.3/4"FLOORING AS SPECIFIEDCAR PAD STUDSCAR PADSIN-CAR DIRECTION INDICATOR - REFER TO IN-CAR DIRECTION INDICATOR FIXTURE -TYPICAL EACH SIDE JAMBLED ILLUMINATED DIRECTION ARROWSFASTENERS - TYPICALBACKBOXLED INDICATORV.I.F.3 1/2"V.I.F.2' - 0"FLUSH MOUNTED FIXTURE - FACEPLATE TO COVER ALL VOIDS - SS1LED ILLUMINATED DIRECTION ARROWSFASTENERS - TYPICAL1' - 0"3 1/2"BACKBOXFLUSH MOUNTED FIXTURE - FACEPLATE TO COVER ALL VOIDS - SS1INTERMEDIATE LANDINGENGRAVED CUSTOM PICTOGRAPHV.I.F.2' - 2"V.I.F.5 1/4"FASTENERS -TYPICALUse Exit StairsIn Case Of FireElevators Are Out Of ServiceTERMINAL LANDING(L LEVEL FLOOR)42" A.F.F.42" A.F.F.ELEVATOR CONTROLPUSH BUTTONBACKBOX V.I.F.2' - 2"V.I.F.5 1/4"FASTENERS -TYPICALUse Exit StairsIn Case Of FireElevators Are Out Of ServiceELEVATOR CONTROLPUSH BUTTONENGRAVED CUSTOM PICTOGRAPHBACKBOX FIREFIGHTER'S OPERATION KEY SWITCH (POSITIONS: "ON", "OFF", "BYPASS") AND VISUAL SIGNAL - GROUND FLOOR ONLYCOMMUNICATION FAILURE LIGHT, SPEAKER, AND RESET SWITCH - GROUND FLOOR ONLYELEVATORCOMMUNICATION FAILUREFIREFIGHTERS' OPERATIONTO RECALL ELEVATORSINSERT FIRE KEY AND TURN TO "ON"TERMINAL LANDING(BASEMENT)V.I.F.5 1/4"V.I.F.2' - 2"ENGRAVED PICTOGRAPHSURFACE MOUNTED FIXTURE - SS1 Use Exit StairsIn Case Of FireElevators Are Out Of ServiceFASTENERS - TYPICALELEVATOR CONTROLPUSH BUTTON42" A.F.F.CAR POSITION INDICATORFLUSH MOUNTED FIXTURE - FACEPLATE TO COVER ALL VOIDS - SS1FLUSH MOUNTED FIXTURE - FACEPLATE TO COVER ALL VOIDS - SS1CONTROL BUTTON IDENTIFICATION -TYPICALCONTROL BUTTON IDENTIFICATION -TYPICALCONTROL BUTTON IDENTIFICATION -TYPICALDNUPDNUP35" A.F.F.MINIMUMFIREFIGHTERSOPERATIONDIGITAL CAR POSITION INDICATORWITH DIRECTIONAL ARROWSTELEPHONE SPEAKERCKEY LOCKFIREFIGHTERS OPERATIONCABINET L4' - 6"10 1/2"CONTROL BUTTONS -COORDINATE WITH NUMBER OF LANDINGSCapacityCar No.FASTENERS -TYPICALSERVICE CABINETLOCKABLE SERVICE CABINET - REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELEVATOR SPECIFIC FUNCTIONSMICROPHONEFIRE SERVICE INDICATORCONTROL BUTTONS BRAILLE TAGS FOR LANDINGS BELOW THE MAIN ENTRY FLOOR SHALL INDICATE -1, -2, -3 ETC... AS REQUIRED BY CODECONTROL BUTTON IDENTIFICATION - TYPICALFLUSH MOUNTED FIXTURE - FACEPLATE TO COVER ALL VOIDS - SS1EMERGENCY OPERATION BUTTONDOOR OPEN AND DOOR CLOSE BUTTONSEMERGENCY COMMUNICATION BUTTONDOORCLOSEDOOROPENGALARMPUSH TOHELP2135B4L72" A.F.F.ELEVATOR HOISTWAY ACCESS KEYSWITCHBACKBOXV.I.F.3 1/4"V.I.F.6"FASTENERS - TYPICALFLUSH MOUNTED FIXTURE -FACEPLATE TO COVER ALL VOIDS - SS11BACKGROUND - SS2FASTENERS - TYPICALPOWDER EPOXY BLACK CHARACTER, ETCHED INTO STAINLESS STEEL, SANS-SERIF GOTHIC (HELVETICA SEMI-BOLD)5"5"ELEVATOREXISTING ELEVATOR SILLHOISTWAY DOOR PANELPROVIDE 3/4" x 1 1/2" STEEL BAR STOCK INFILL AT HEAD AND JAMBS - REPLACE/SHIM AS REQUIRED - PREPARE AND PAINT3M FIRE BARRIER SEALANT CAULK, OR EQUALEXISTING EXPOSED BRICK ELEVATOR ENTRANCEHOISTWAY3/8" MAX.LINE OF NEW STEEL BAR STOCK INFILL AT HEADPAINTABLE CAULK ON EXPOSED SIDE - PREPARE & PAINTMDCMONE-LINE DIAGRAM LEGENDATS: AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH SIGNAL CONNECTIONC: ELEVATOR CONTROLLERCD: CAB LIGHT DISCONNECTING MEANSFA: FIRE ALARM MODULES CONNECTIONM: ELEVATOR MOTORMD: ELEVATOR MAINLINE DISCONNECTING MEANSTC: EMERGENCY TELE-COMMUNICATIONT: ISOLATION TRANSFORMERATSTCFATO SUPPLY-TYPICALCDEQUIPMENT TO BE PROVIDED BY THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOREQUIPMENT TO BE PROVIDED BY THE ELEVATOR CONTRACTORT41 Chenango Street,Binghamton, NY 13901-1956, USAtel 607 772 0007 fax 607 723 4121IBI GROUPibigroup.comis a member of the IBI Group of companiesIBI GROUP ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS121539HIGH RISE 5 UPGRADES -ELEVATOR REPLACEMENT6 JESSUP ROAD, ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850CORNELLUNIVERSITYITHACA, NEW YORK 148502019-09-05AS NOTEDCMVMCS MCSMCSSTUDENT AND CAMPUSLIFEHIGH RISE 5--ADESIGN DEVELOPMENT SET2019-06-01DATE:ISSUESHEET TITLEPROJECTSCALE:APPROVED BY:PROJECT MGR:IBI PROJECT NO:SHEET NUMBERBUILDING:CLIENTCOPYRIGHTISSUESThis drawing has been prepared solely for the intended use, thus anyreproduction or distribution for any purpose other than authorized by IBI Group isforbidden. Written dimensions shall have precedence over scaled dimensions.Contractors shall verify and be responsible for all dimensions and conditions onthe job, and IBI Group shall be informed of any variations from the dimensions andconditions shown on the drawing. Shop drawings shall be submitted to IBI Groupfor general conformance before proceeding with fabrication.KEYPLANCHECKED BY:DRAWN BY:SCALE CHECKCONSULTANTSSEAL10mm1 inCLIENT PROJECT NO:PRIME CONSULTANTISSUE ISSUANCEDATEAHR5-A302ELEVATOR DETAILS1 1/2" = 1'-0"7Elevator Emergency Fixture1/2" = 1'-0"2Interior Cab Elevations3" = 1'-0"9Position Indicator Fixture3" = 1'-0"8In-Car Direction Indicator Fixture3" = 1'-0"3Hall Call Fixtures3" = 1'-0"1Car Operating FixtureNOTE:1. REFER TO FIXTURE AND CAR ELEATION DETAILS FOR FINISH LOCATIONS.SS3 STAINLESS STEEL 5WL TEXTURED PATTERNSS2 STAINLESS STEEL #4 SATIN FINISHSS1 STAINLESS STEEL TYPE 304 #4 SATIN FINISHDESIGNATION MATERIAL DESCRIPTION COMMENTSELEVATOR FINISH SCHEDULE3" = 1'-0"6Hoistway Access Fixture3" = 1'-0"10Elevator Identification Signage3" = 1'-0"4Entrance Jamb Detail1/4" = 1'-0"5Elevator One-Line DiagramNOTE:1. * DESIGNATED RECALL LANDING2. ** ALTERNATE RECALL LANDING2 (NORTH)OVERHEADGEARLESS TRACTIONPASSENGER 2500 350 F* F** FFFFF 16' - 6" 82' - 6" 17' - 9"1 (SOUTH)OVERHEADGEARLESS TRACTIONPASSENGER 2500 350 F F* F** FFFFF 7' - 4" 91' - 7" 17' - 9"BG12345LELEVATOR MACHINE TYPECAPACITY(LBS)SPEED(FPM)LANDINGS(F - FRONT, R - REAR)PIT DEPTH(V.I.F.)TOTAL TRAVEL(V.I.F.)OVERHEAD(V.I.F.)ELEVATOR SCHEDULE
PROJECT: High Rise 5 Code Upgrades Elevator Replacement Date: October 15, 2019
RFI Form
RFI/Page/
Response Dwg./Spec./Rep.Section/Design Team
Index Number Paragraph/Topic RFI Response
1 Section 14 21 00 2.11B.2
Spec section 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring called out
Standard VCT for both of the elevator cabs. Spec section
14 21 00 Traction Elevators page 33 of 50 Item B./2A
calls out Auto Sheet Vinyl. Please provide the expected
material of choice for the cab flooring.
See Addendum No.1, Items 2 and Item 3.
2 A107 2
Elevations on Drawing HR5-107 are not legible. Can
you please provide updated drawing with legible
elevations? In addition to this, can you please provide
elevations at top of penthouse/shaft and top of machine
room/roof.
Floor-to-floor hoistway doors are approximately
13'-6" and will need to be field verified by the
winning bid contractor. Shaft height from
Basement Level to underside of shaft is
approximately 114'. Height of Machine Room
roof is approximately 123' from Ground Floor
Level.
3 A301 4
Please see detail 4/A302 and Elevation View Detail
9/A301. Detail 4/A302 shows 3/4” x 1-1/2” steel bar at
head & jambs for the 1st-6th floor Elevator doors (total of
12 doors). Is this correct? The ground level and basement
door are not to have the bar frame? See detail 2/A107.
Detail 4/HR5-A302 is called out typical on the
Detail 3 - Typical Level Plan (1st - L) and Detail
8 - Ground Level Plan. Entrance jamb infill is
applicable to (14) total entrances.
4 A107 2
Detail 2/A107 shows a darkened rail at stair towers ‘A’
& ‘C’. Please verify that there is no railing work required
at these existing stairs.
There is no railing work in Stair Towers A & C
in this project.