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SECTION 14212ELECTRIC TRACTION ELEVATORSDisplay hidden notes to specifier. (Don't know how? Click Here) Copyright 2012 - 2014 ARCAT, Inc. - All rights reserved** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Schindler Elevator Corporation; electric traction passenger elevators This section is based on the products of Schindler Elevator Corporation, which is located at:20 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960Tel: 973-397-6500 Fax: 973-397-3710Email: request info (uswebmaster@us.)Web: us. [ Click Here ] for additional information.Schindler is the largest supplier of escalators and the second largest manufacturer of elevators worldwide. Schindler designs, installs, services and modernizes elevators, escalators and moving walks for almost every building type worldwide. Globally, Schindler equipment moves 900 million people per day.With U.S. headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, and Canadian headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, Schindler Elevator Corporation is the North American operating entity of the Switzerland-based Schindler Group. Schindler employs over 5,000 people in more than 250 locations in North America.Schindler manufactures, installs, maintains and modernizes internal transport systems for almost every type of building requirement worldwide. The company specializes in latest-technology engineering, as well as mechanical and micro-technology products designed and rigorously tested for comfort, efficiency and reliability.Schindler products can be found in many well-known buildings throughout North America, including office buildings, airports, shopping centers/retail establishments and specialty buildings.
PRODUCTS
SECTION INCLUDES
Machine-room-less electric traction passenger elevators. (Schindler 400AE)
RELATED SECTIONS
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Section 01500 - Temporary Facilities and Controls: Protection of floor openings and personnel barriers; temporary power and lighting.
Section 02300 - Earthwork: Excavation of elevator pit.
Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete: Elevator pits.
Section 03600 - Grout: Grouting door frames and sills.
Section 04200 - Masonry Units: Setting sleeves, inserts, and anchoring devices in masonry for guide-rail brackets.
Section 05120 - Structural Steel: Support steel, divider beams, and hoist beams.
Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications: Pit ladders, supports for entrances in drywall hoistways.
Section 05510 - Metal Stairs and Ladders: Ladders.
Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry: Temporary platform assembly.
Section 07160 - Cementitious Waterproofing: Waterproofing of elevator pit.
Section 09260 - Gypsum Board: Hoistway walls.
Section 09900 - Paints and Coatings: Field painting of elevator entrances over primer.
Section 13850 - Detection and Alarm: Heat, smoke, and products of combustion sensing devices, fire alarm signal lines to contacts in machine space.
Section 15440 - Sump Pumps: For sump pumps, sumps, and sump covers in elevator pits.
Section 15700 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Equipment: Heating, cooling, and ventilation of control and machinery space.
Section 16100 - Wiring Methods: Light outlets, convenience outlets, light switches, and conduits.
Section 16120 - Cables and Conductors: For telephone service for elevators and for Internet connection to elevator controllers for remote monitoring.
Section 16500 - Lighting: Light fixtures.
Section 16640 - Switchboards, Panelboards, and Control Centers: Disconnect switches.
Section 16720 - Telephone and Intercommunication Equipment: Telephone outlets and elevator telephones.
REFERENCES
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ANSI/ASME A17.1/CAN/CSA B44 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.
BADAAG - Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.
CANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.
ANSI/NFPA 80 - Fire Doors and Windows.
ANSI/UL 10B - Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
CAN/CSA C22.1 - Canadian Electrical Code.
ISO 9001: 2000 - Quality Management Systems - Requirements.
Model and Local Building Codes.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Arrange elevator components in machine room, control room, or machinery space so equipment can be removed for repairs or replaced with minimal disturbance to other equipment and components. Equipment shall be designed for a minimum 20 year life expectancy.
Products shall be designed following a documented ISO certified product creation process.
All safety components shall be certified by a qualified 3rd party certification body (ie. safety, governor, brakes, rope grippers, ascending car protection, and door locks).
SUBMITTALS
Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
Product Data: Submit manufacturer/installer's product data, including:
Descriptive brochures or detail drawings of cab and hall fixtures, cab decoration options, and product features.
Power Information: Horsepower, starting current, running current, machine and control heat release, and electrical requirements.
Shop Drawings: Submit manufacturer/installer's shop drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, and details, indicating location of equipment, loads, dimensions, tolerances, materials, components, fabrication, fasteners, hardware, finish, options, accessories, and other information to render totally functional elevators.
Samples: Submit manufacturer/installer's samples of standard colors and finishes of finish materials.
Operation and Maintenance Manual: Submit manufacturer/installer's operation and maintenance manual; including operation, maintenance, adjustment, and cleaning instructions; trouble shooting guide; renewal parts catalogs; and electrical wiring diagrams.
Warranty: Submit documentation associated with manufacturer/installer's standard warranty.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum 10 years experience in manufacturing and installing elevator equipment of the types specified.
Elevator shall be installed by the elevator manufacturer.
Regulatory Requirements:
Elevator design, clearances, construction, workmanship, materials, and installation, unless specified otherwise, shall be in accordance with ANSI/ASME A17.1, handicap accessibility, Americans with Disabilities Act, and other codes having legal jurisdiction.
ANSI/ASME A17.1 shall govern, except where codes having legal jurisdiction include more rigid requirements or conflict with ANSI/ASME A17.1.
Elevator shall follow design and manufacturing procedures certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 to meet product and service requirements for quality assurance for new products.
Pre-installation Meeting:
Convene pre-installation meeting before start of installation of elevators.
Require attendance of parties directly affecting work of this section, including Contractor, Architect, and elevator manufacturer/installer.
Review examination, installation, field quality control, adjusting, cleaning, protection, and coordination with other work.
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
Delivery: Deliver materials to site in manufacturer/installer's original, unopened containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name and manufacturer/installer.
Storage: Store materials in clean, dry area indoors in accordance with manufacturer/installer's instructions.
Handling: Protect materials during handling and installation to prevent damage.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Modify in accordance with requirements of project.
PROJECT CONDITIONS
Temporary Electrical Power: Coordinate with General Contractor for temporary 220 VAC, single-phase, 60 Hz., GFCI-protected electricity to be available for installation of elevator components
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete voltages not required.
Temporary Work Platform: Coordinate with General Contractor for erection, maintenance and removal of a temporary work platform at the top floor of the hoistway, compliant with applicable codes.
Voltage: 240 VAC.
Voltage: 460 VAC.
SCHEDULING
Coordinate elevator work with work of other trades, for proper time and sequence to avoid construction delays.
WARRANTY
Manufacturer/Installer Standard Warranty: Manufacturer/installer shall guarantee materials and workmanship of equipment installed under these specifications and make good, defects not due to ordinary wear or to improper use, which may develop within 1 year after completion of installation or acceptance thereof by beneficial use, whichever is earlier.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Elevator maintenance service shall be performed by elevator manufacturer/installer.
Elevators shall receive regular maintenance on each unit for period below after completion of work specified herein or acceptance thereof by beneficial use, whichever is earlier.
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Maintenance Period (Months): 12.
Maintenance Period (Months): 3.
Trained employees shall make periodic examinations and perform work including necessary adjusting, greasing, oiling, and replacing parts to keep elevators in operation, except parts that require replacement because of accidents, vandalism, misuse, or negligence by parties other than manufacturer/installer.
Manufacturer/installer shall perform all Work, except emergency minor adjustment call-back service as follows:
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During regular working hours.
On overtime.
Manufacturer/installer shall provide emergency minor adjustment call-back service as follows:
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During regular working hours.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Upon Owner request that examinations, cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, repairs, replacements, or emergency minor adjustment call-back service, unless specified herein, be performed on other than manufacturer/installer's regular working hours of regular working days, manufacturer/installer shall absorb straight-time labor charges and Owner will compensate manufacturer/installer for overtime premium, travel time, and expense at normal billing rates.
24-Hour Emergency Phone Monitoring: Elevator installer shall provide free 24-hour monitoring of the emergency phone installed in the elevator via a toll-free phone number, including dispatching of all service calls.
Elevator Control System:
Include built-in remote diagnostic module to relay constant status of elevators and control system to a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week, central-monitoring facility.
Remote Monitoring Device: Transmit information on current status of elevators, including malfunctions, system errors, and shutdown.
PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURERS
Acceptable Manufacturer: Schindler Elevator Corporation, which is located at: 20 Whippany Rd. ; Morristown, NJ 07960; Tel: 973-397-6500 ; Fax: 973-397-3710; Email: request info (uswebmaster@us.); Web: us.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
Substitutions: Not permitted.
Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS
Machine-Room-Less Electric Traction Passenger Elevators: Schindler 400AE.
Acceptable manufacturer's equal:
Kone Monospace.
Thyssen-Krupp Synergy 300E.
Otis Gen2.
Elevator Equipment Summary:
Application: Machine Room Less.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Depending on capacity selected. Delete counterweight location not required.
Counterweight Location: Rear.
Counterweight Location: Side.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete service type not required.
Service: General Purpose Passenger.
Service: Hospital Service.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete number of units not required.
Quantity of Units: 1 Elevator.
Quantity of Units: 2 Elevators.
Quantity of Units: 3 Elevators.
Quantity of Units: 4 Elevators.
Quantity of Units: 5 Elevators.
Quantity of Units: 6 Elevators.
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Capacity: 2500 lbs (1125 kg ) GP.
Capacity: 3000 lbs (1350 kg) GP.
Capacity: 3500 lbs (1575 kg) GP.
Capacity: 4000 lbs (1800 kg) GP.
Capacity: 4000 lbs (1800 kg) HS.
Capacity: 4500 lbs (2025 kg) HS.
Capacity: 5000 lbs (2250 kg) HS.
Capacity: 5000AIA lbs (2250 kg) HS.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete speed not required.
Speed: 200 fpm (61 mpm).
Speed: 350 fpm (107 mpm).
Speed: 500 fpm (152 mpm).
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Up to 230 Feet. Insert travel distance.
Travel: ___.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Up to 20. Insert number of landings.
Landings: ___.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Up to 20. Insert number of openings.
Front Openings: ___.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Up to 20. Insert number of openings.
Rear Openings: ___.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete operation not required.
Operation: Microprocessor Single Car Automatic Operation.
Operation: Microprocessor Multi Car Automatic Operation.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Depends on capacity selected. Insert platform size.
Platform Size: ___
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** General Purpose elevator option. Delete if not required.
Door Type: Single Speed Side Opening.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** General Purpose elevator option. Delete if not required.
Door Type: Single Speed Center Opening.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Hospital elevator option. Delete if not required.
Door Type: Two Speed Side Opening.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete inside cab height not required.
Cab Height: 8 feet (2438 mm).
Cab Height: 9 feet (2743 mm).
Cab Height: 9 feet-6 inches (2896 mm).
Cab Height: 10 feet (3048 mm).
Car Guide Rails: 15 lb per foot (22 kg/m).
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Selectable based on capacity and requirement. Refer to manufacturer's literature. Insert description.
Hoistway Entrances:
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Power Supply: 208 Volts 3-Phase 60Hz.
Power Supply: 230 Volts 3-Phase 60Hz.
Power Supply: 240 Volts 3-Phase 60Hz.
Power Supply: 460 Volts 3-Phase 60Hz.
Power Supply: 480 Volts 3-Phase 60Hz.
Power Supply: 575 Volts 3-Phase 60Hz.
Power Supply: 600 Volts 3-Phase 60Hz.
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Elevator Operational Requirements: Provide the following.
Braille and audible signals.
Dispatch protection.
Door nudging.
Emergency Lighting.
Failed car.
False car canceling.
Fire fighter 's service.
Independent service.
Infrared light curtain door protection.
Inspection service.
Load weigh bypass.
Locking service panel in car operating panel.
Remote monitoring capable.
Telephone, ADA compliant.
ELEVATOR MATERIALS
Finish:
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Stainless Steel: 300 series.
#4 satin finish.
#8 mirror finish.
Bronze:
#4 satin finish.
#8 mirror finish.
Baked Enamel: Manufacturer/installer's standard color selections.
Exposed Aluminum Frames in Suspended Ceilings: Anodized.
Cab Panels: Plastic laminates and wood veneers.
Type: General purpose.
Flame Spread Ratings: As required by code.
Pattern: Select from elevator manufacturer/installer's standard selection.
Machines, microprocessor controller, controls, pushbuttons, and wiring: UL, CSA, or CUL Approved.
Buffers, Attachment Brackets, and Anchors: Design and size according to building code with safety factors, including safety buffer switch.
Machine:
Gearless permanent-magnet AC motor with integral drive sheave and normal and emergency brakes. Bearings shall be rated for a 20-year life span.
Machine shall be sized to accommodate a minimum of 1000 lbs (450 kg) over a 100% fully loaded cab.
Mount to structural support channels in hoistway overhead.
Elevator suspension loads shall be transferred into the overhead structure.
Control Cabinet:
Controlled electronic brake opening feature shall be provided to allow passenger evacuation without additional access doors required for the hoistway. This feature shall also support acceptance tests.
Visual Display: Within control cabinet to indicate car position, speed, and direction.
Locate control cabinet within 82 feet (25 m) wire run from the hoistway overhead.
System shall be rated at a minimum of 180 starts per hour.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** PF1 drive only. Delete if not required.
Total harmonic distortion shall be a maximum +/- 5%
Governor:
Manual reset from outside hoistway.
Mount to structural support channels or guide rail as applicable in hoistway overhead.
Minimum diameter governor rope is 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
Roping:
Suspension shall consist of minimum 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) diameter steel cables with a minimum safety factor of 12.
Roping configuration shall not exceed a 2:1 ratio, under-slung with centrally balanced pick point for smooth ride quality.
ELEVATOR CABS
Height: 8 feet (2.4 m) from finished floor to underside of canopy.
Elevator Car Enclosure Wall Sections:
Minimum 14-gauge (2 mm) steel panels, allowing maximum deflection of 3/4 inch (19 mm).
Cab Wall: The cab walls shall be steel, baked enamel finish with removable plastic laminate raised panels.
Cab canopy - minimum 13 gauge (2.3 mm) steel panel with integrated wire ways.
Base, Frieze, and Reveals: Baked enamel.
Ceiling:
Suspended with exposed frame with plastic lay-in panels.
Lighting: Fluorescent.
Cab Returns: Integral construction.
Finish: #4 SS, minimum 16-gauge (1.5 mm) material.
Transoms:
Run full width of cab.
Finish: #4 SS, minimum 16-gauge (1.5 mm) material.
Cab Doors:
Flush design both sides with dual panels, minimum 16-gauge (1.5 mm) material.
Rib Construction with welded, sandwiched panels.
Finish: Baked enamel.
Glued, single paneled door construction shall not be permitted.
Infrared Light Curtain Door Protection:
Equip leading edges of car doors with concealed transmitter and receiver infrared beam devices to detect presence of object in process of passing through hoistway entrance and car doorway.
Use multi-beam, 2-dimensional scanning without moving parts to detect obstructions in door opening.
Detector Device: Prevent doors from closing, or if they have already started closing, cause doors to reopen and remain open while object is within detection zone.
Horizontal Beams: Minimum of 40 horizontal beams to fill doorway from ground level to a height of 6 feet (1829 mm).
Exhaust Fan:
Single speed.
Mounted in canopy.
Handrail:
1/2 inch by 2 inches (13 mm by 51 mm) flat in brushed aluminum.
Mounted on rear wall.
Threshold: Aluminum.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Insert floor finish materials specification section number and title.
Cab Finish Flooring: As scheduled on drawings and specified in Section ___________.
Provide 3/4 inch (19 mm) platform recess to allow for flooring.
HOISTWAY ENTRANCES
Hoistway Doors and Frames:
UL rated with required fire rating.
Doors: Rigid flush design both sides with dual panels, minimum 16-gauge (1.5 mm) material.
Rib Construction with welded, sandwiched panels.
Finish: Baked enamel.
Glued, single paneled door construction shall not be permitted.
Frames: 16-gauge (1.5 mm) minimum material, securely fasten at corners to form unit frame. Welded wall bracket connections required. Frames shall be bolted.
Finish:
Exposed Areas of Corridor Frames: Baked enamel primer on all floors.
Doors: Baked enamel primer on all floors.
Sills: Aluminum on all floors.
CAB FIXTURES
Main Car Operating Panel:
Mount in return.
Comply with handicap requirements.
Pushbuttons: Illuminate using long-lasting LEDs included for each floor served.
Emergency Buttons and Switches: Provide in accordance with code.
Switches for car light and accessories.
Car Operating Panel shall be the full height of the elevator front return - no applied panels permitted.
Cab Fixtures:
Car Lantern(s).
Digital Car Position Indicator.
Locking Service Panel in Car Operating Panel.
Telephone (ADA compliant).
HALL FIXTURES
Pushbuttons:
Up button and down button at intermediate floors.
Single button at each terminal floor.
Height: Comply with handicap requirements.
Illumination: Illuminate using long-lasting LEDs.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete material not required.
Hall Fixture Material:
Plastic Lexan.
Stainless steel.
Vandal resistant.
Fixture Cover Plates: Mounted with tamper-resistant screws in same finish as fixture.
EXECUTION
EXAMINATION
Examine hoistways, hoistway openings, pits, and machine rooms or control rooms before starting elevator installation. Provide immediate notification to Owner of any out-of-tolerance and non-compliant conditions.
Verify hoistway, pit, machine room or control room, and openings are of correct size, within tolerances, and are ready for work of this section.
Verify walls and sill supports are plumb, where openings occur.
Verify hoistway is clear and plumb, with variations not to exceed +1/-0 inch (+25 mm/ -0 mm) at any point in first 100 feet (30 m). Increase tolerance at 1/32 inch (0.80 mm) for each additional 10 feet (30 m), up to a maximum of 2 inches (51 mm).
Verify minimum 2-hour fire-resistance rating of hatch walls.
Notify Architect in writing of dimensional discrepancies or other conditions detrimental to proper installation or performance of elevators.
Do not proceed with elevator installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner acceptable to manufacturer/installer.
INSTALLATION
Install elevators in accordance with manufacturer/installer's instructions and ANSI/ASME A17.1.
Set entrances in vertical alignment with car openings, and aligned with plumb hoistway lines.
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
Perform tests of elevator as required by ANSI/ASME A17.1 and governing codes.
Elevator manufacturer shall conduct a full installation and safety inspection prior to local code authority inspection. Manufacturer shall retain serial numbers of all safety and major equipment installed on the installation in a installation specific report. Report shall be stored and filed with manufacturer for 20 years.
ADJUSTING
Adjust elevators for proper operation in accordance with manufacturer/installer's instructions.
Adjust elevators for smooth acceleration and deceleration of car so not to cause passenger discomfort.
Adjust doors to prevent opening of doors at landing on corridor side, unless car is at rest at that landing, or is in leveling zone and stopping at that landing.
Adjust automatic floor leveling feature at each floor to within 1/4 inch (6 mm) of landing.
Repair minor damages to finish in accordance with manufacturer/installer's instructions and as approved by Architect.
Remove and replace damaged components that cannot be successfully repaired as determined by Architect.
CLEANING
Clean elevators promptly after installation in accordance with manufacturer/installer's instructions.
Do not use harsh cleaning materials or methods that could damage finish.
PROTECTION
Protect installed elevators from damage during construction.
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