Elevator Installation Manual

Federal Elevator187 Deerhurst Drive Unit #1 Brampton, Ontario Canada L6T 5K3 Ph:(905)458-4015 Fax:905)458-0680

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Federal ElevatorInstallation Manual and Owner’s Manual

Table Of Contents

General Verification 2

Delivery of material 2

Suggested installation schedule 3

Installation procedure 4-12

Maintenance requirements 13-14

Valve adjustment 15-20

Operation instruction 21

Trouble shooting procedure 21

Safety Test Procedure 22

Cable/Wedge Socket Installation Procedure 23

Seals Replacement Procedure 24

Pump Unit Drawings 25

Warranty 26


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General VerificationINSTALLATION MANUAL V3.3

Verify the following before commencing the installation:C Check the hoistway is square and plumbedC Check the actual dimensions of the hoistway against the general layout drawing

supplied(width and depth)C Check the total travel (distance from floor level to floor level)C Check the pit depthC Check overheadC Check overhead space (the measurement from the top floor level to the underside of the

ceiling)C Check the fixing points in hoistway where rail brackets mount.

Before installing guide rail brackets, establish the cylinder and pillar bracket locations followingdimensions shown on drawings. Ensure that they will not interfere with the rail brackets.

The Normal Operating Pressures For This Elevator Are:

Capacity Static Psi Working Psi Relief Valve Psi600LBS 450 550 6801000LBS 590 690 860

Delivery of material

THESE ARE ESTIMATED READINGS AND ARE ONLY A GUIDE.READINGS MAY VARY FROM ABOVE VALUES ON EACH INSTALLATION.

Federal Elevator has taken every care to ensure that the equipment delivered to you will arrive ingood condition. We recommend that you compare all components in the shipment against the ship-ping list. Should you find any shortages please call 1-905-458-4015 and ask for shipping.

Any damage to crating should be reported to carrier immediately and a memo sent to us as soon aspossible listing the damaged equipment.


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Federal Elevator Handicap Lift or Residence Lift -Suggested Installation Schedule

The time taken to install these units will vary from project to project and will be dependent upon thefollowing factors.C The number of floors servedC The orientation of the unit, (Type A, B, C, OR D)C If auto or manual door operation is selectedC The site conditions, and the experience of the installing teamC Whether entrances are installed by elevator contractor or by others.

It is very important that supervisors visit the site to verify all dimensions are correct and all services areavailable before the installing crew commences. If scaffold and power are not available then the jobshould not be started. Normally scaffold is required on day one and power is required to run the unit atthe end of day one or beginning of day two.

If possible make sure the contractor will be available to frame in around the entrances when required(usually day three - four).

Following is a typical installation schedule using a two man team on a roped hydraulic unit servingtwo levels with front entry on both floors and having a manual door operation.

Day one Persons1. Plumbing of hoistway 12. Installation of guide rail brackets 13. Installation of guide rails. Wash rails before installing car frame 1&24. Installation of hydraulic cylinder 25. Installation of controller 26. Installation of hydraulic power unit 1&27. Install hydraulic hose line from tank to cylinder 18. Wiring of power unit to controller 2Day two1. Installation of car frame 1&22. Roping of car frame 1&23. Temporary running 1&24. Adjustment and test of safeties 15. Installation of platform 1&26. Wiring and piping of hoistway 1&2Day three1. Start installing entrances 1&22. Finish installing entrances 1&23. Building of cab 1&24. Wiring of controller 25. Finishing of cab 1&2Day four1. Adjusting locks and stops 1&22. Final adjustments 1&2


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Installation Procedure

Install the guide rail brackets in the hoistway. The rails are attached with through bolts or anchors. Foranchors, solid or concrete filled blocks are required. Through bolting can be used on concrete blocksor wooden structures.There are a minimum of three rail brackets, if installing a cable-hydraulic unit,plus two small ones of special design. One of these brackets is designed to attach near the top of thepillar and the other is designed to hold the top of the hydraulic cylinder. All the brackets are to bepositioned at the spacings shown on the shop drawings.

A plan view of the location of the brackets is shown on the shop drawings.VERY IMPORTANT NOTE

BECAUSE OF THE CLOSE TOLERANCES REQUIRED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT THE PLACEMENTOF THE GUIDE RAIL BRACKETS IS CRITICAL AS THERE IS LITTLE OR NO ADJUSTMENT ONCETHE RAILS ARE ATTACHED, THEREFORE YOU SHOULD PLUMB THE RAIL BRACKETS ASACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE BEFORE THE INSTALLATION OF THE GUIDE RAILS.

Plumbing Of Rail Brackets

To plumb the rails one must first determine the tightest point in the hoistway from the centre of the bracket to the hoistwaywall. This will ensure that the car will have a clear hoistway when it is installed later. A plumb line is then dropped downthis point the entire length of the hoistway and marked. At the same time the centre of all the rail brackets are also marked.The bracket centre points are lined up with the plumb line in the hoistway at their respective heights(see shop drawings) andinstalled. NOTE: After the installation is complete but before it is given to the owner for its use, the rails should be pinnedto all the brackets by drilling and inserting a 1/4" bolt with flat washer, lock washer and nut at each bracket location.

2. Install the pit baseplate. This plate is to be secured to the floor after the installation of the car frameand fixing of the guide rails, ensure floor is clean and level before placing.

Installation Of Rails3. Install and plumb the guide rails. There is little

adjustment on the brackets as per the aboveinstructions.VERY IMPORTANT: You have beenprovided with 2 sets of rail dead stops. The set withthe chain attached to them must be installed atapproximately 5’6” from the bottom of the pit.The other set has to be installed at the highest pointof the rails. THIS MUST BE DONE AT THIS POINTPRIOR TO CONTINUING WITH THE INSTALLATION.

4. Place the pillar on the pillar base and clamp tothe pillar bracket provided. A more detailed viewof this assembly can be seen in figure 1.

Note: If the travel, pit and overhead are the sameas those in the shop drawings, sheet 3 of 4, thenthe pillar has been already cut to the correct sizeneeded for roping. If the pit or travel aresignificantly different then the pillar height mayhave to be altered accordingly.

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5. By inserting the cylinder mounting attachment (pillarcap) into the top of the pillar the cylinder is now readyto be installed. This pillar cap is manufactured off-centre.Install it so that the cylinder is closer to the wall andto the right when looking at it from the platform.

6. Attach the flow control valve and the oil line hose; notethat the outlet is to be facing to the rear and towards thedead end of the ropes as seen in Figure 2. This must bedone prior to installing the cylinder. Free flow must goto the cylinder and controlled flow to the pump unit.As well, ensure that the air bleeder at the top of the cylinderis facing to the front and to the side so as not interferewith the car frame.

7. Install the cylinder on to the pillar cap. Attach the top ofthe cylinder to the cylinder/rail bracket provided (seeFigure 3.) ensuring that the clamp is approximately 5inches below the cylinder head. Hand tighten the clampbut do not plumb the cylinder yet. Install the sheaveassembly. Note that this assembly must be installed sothat the cylinder is off-centre towards the wall and to theright (see note 5 above). Adjust the pillar bracket as neces-sary to plumb the cylinder. Tighten up the cylinder bracket.

8. Before roping, the finished sling will have to be locatedat the under travel distance below the lowest landing.This distance is where the sling should be blocked offat for roping later on. (See Figure 4.)

9. The next item to install are the cross braces on thebottom of the sling. The guide shoes should have aclearance of 1/32" between each guide and rail face.Once the clearances are checked the cross braces andcross pieces can be tightened. Ensure that both legs ofthe sling are level and that the distance between thelegs is constant.

10. Check to ensure the piston follower guide shoes arecorrectly adjusted. We recommend that they not betightened until after the elevator has been ran up anddown the hoist way a few times.


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11. Next install the rope shackles through the holes provided in the steel tee section on the pit baseplate and lace the two 3/8" cables through the shackles, leaving 8" to 10" of rope tails, attachcrosbies and cotter pins provided (See page 23 of this manual).

12. Pass the ropes over the sheave on the piston and back down behind the car sling to rest on the pitfloor. Do not connect the ropes to the car sling at this stage.

Should You Wish To Install The Carframe And Ropes Before Operating The Pump/ Motor ThePiston May Have To Be Extended Manually And A Spacer Will Need To Be Placed To ObtainThe Required Height.

13. Install the hydraulic power unit (see drawing on page 25) and fix the electric control panel to themachine room wall. Verify that the electrical supply is as required by the specifications and iscompatible with the supplied equipment. Be sure to connect the neutral. Connect temporarycontrols to the temporary connections provided in the controller.

14. Read the wiring diagram before connecting motor and other equipment to the supply. A disconnectswitch must be installed in the machine room to local requirements. Connect motor and valve tocontroller as shown on electrical prints. Connect main power and power to controller.

15. Connect the hydraulic hose line to the tank unit. It is recommended that you use Teflon tape on allfittings. Be careful not to block passage of oil with excess tape.

16. Fill the tank unit with Grade 32 hydraulic oil making sure the oil will cover the pump/motor unitcompletely. Check oil level again after the oil is pumped to the hydraulic cylinder

*** Before Starting The Pump ***Close the gate valve on the tank unit

Set the pressure relief valve to the minimumEnsure all the hydraulic line fittings are correctly attached

Check that the motor is rotating in right direction

17. Push the contactors on the controller briefly to establish correct rotation of motor/pump unit. It isimportant to note that prolonged running of the pump in the wrong direction will cause damage tothe pump unit.

WARNINGIt Is Advisable To Have More Than One Person On Site During This Start-Up Stage To Observe WhenThe Cylinder Commences To Move Or If Any Line Joint Leakage Is Apparent.

18. With the gate valve still closed start motor, and slowly adjust pressure relief valve until it reads25 kpa. Stop the motor and open the gate valve on the tank unit.


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19. Start the motor once again and slowly the oil will be pumped to the cylinder from the tank, the timetaken for the oil to reach the cylinder can vary with each installation.

20. To bleed the air from the cylinder, with the system under pressure and the cylinder collapsed,slowly open the bleeder screw which is located at the top of the cylinder, close when all the airhas been evacuated and the oil starts to exit. Caution: if the bleeder is opened too fast a rush ofoil will come out of it.

21. Install the two rope shackles through the holes provided on the attachment plate and lace the cablesthrough the cables leaving 8" to 10" (203mm to 254mm) of rope tails, do not cut the excess cable atthis stage (See page 23 of this manual).

22. The first bottom rail dead stop should have already been installed prior to this point as per item 3 ofthe manual, to prevent any accidents. To drill the second hole drop the sling onto the first raildead stop.Measure and drill the second hole and install the second unit.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

The Car Sling Will Reach The Upper Most Floor Level With Some Over Travel

Run The Car Up Slowly Until Sheave Assembly Hits The Rail Stops

Car Sling And Follower Should Not Touch At Top Landing

Car Sling And Follower Should Not Extend Past Top Of Rails

23. The next step is to install the top rail dead stops. These will prevent the sheave assembly fromtraveling past the top of the rails.

24. Lower the car by turning the emergency down valve located on the valve control block, you maywish to run the unit up and down the hoistway a few times to eliminate any remaining air. Bleedthe cylinder again.

25. With the car at a comfortable working height near the pit, the adjustment of the safety device can becarried out. The safety rollers and block, although checked and preset in our factory before ship-ment may require further adjustment on site.

NOTE:

DO NOT INSTALL CAB UNTIL THE SAFETIES ARE FULLYOPERATIONAL AND WEDGE SOCKETS IN CAB ARE ADJUSTED.


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26. (a)To adjust the safety device a load is required on the car sling, this is to compress the rope springsand allow the safety activating plate to be fully returned to its normal position. With the springscompressed and the plate in the normal position there should be a gap of around 1/16" betweenthe knurled roller and the face of the guide rail, this should be the same for both sides. If anyadjustment is required this can be achieved by loosening the screw and rotating until the re-quired gap is attained. On completion of the adjustment make sure the screws are tightened.

(b)Fix and adjust the safety/ slack cable switch bracket under the car sling to activate when ropeextends and operates the lever arm. The sling requires a load until the car walls are installed.Otherwise the safety device may activate.The safety/slack cable switch is attached and prewiredto the control wall.

(c)To test the safety device run the car down and gently pull down lever arm, this will activatesafety rollers and elevator will stop. To release safety device run car in the up direction.

(d)With the springs fully collapsed, the threaded rods on the wedge sockets should be no more than3/8" from the safety activating plate.

27. The hoisting cables excess may now be cut off; do not forget to attach the crosbies and cotterpins provided.

NOTE: Your are ready now to start installing the platform and cab. We recommend that this work be doneprior to the hall entrances being installed.

28. Raise the sling assembly to a sufficient point where the platform can be lifted onto the cantileverarms with the least of difficulty.

29. Place platform on the cantilever arms with the tabs on the underside of the platform aligned withwall is 10". This should give you a gap of approximately 2" between the platform and the slingupright.

30. Lock the cantilever arms in place by using the rail block provided.

31. From the underside of the platform insert the 3/8" hex head bolts through the tabs on the under-side of the platform as they line up with the punched elongated holes on the cantilever arms.

32. Using the above noted bolts, appropriate nuts and washers provided hand tightenthe platform to the cantilever arms. Ensure that the platform is level in both directions and therunning clearance indicated in the General Layout is achieved at the floor sills.

NOTE: Do not firmly tighten the platform at this time as you will have to make adjustments inyour running clearances during further installation procedures later.

33. Place the control wall on the platform and line up the pre-drilled holes on the platform with theholes drilled in the 1" tube on the back side at the bottom of the control wall. Release thetraveling cable from the back of the car station and drop it to the pit by ensuring that it passes tothe left of the safety switch bracket.


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The traveling cable is long enough to go all the way to the controller after being attached to the half-waypoint in the hoistway. Release the limit switches from the back of the car station. Bring them over the topof the wall to the inside of the cab for now until you have the wall secured in place and then you canmount them on to the brackets provided that are attached to the top of this wall. Ensure that the limitswitch wires (or flex for a public building installation) do not cross over the back of the car station asthey have been pre-assembled and tested.Attach the safety/slack cable switch to its bracket. Adjust it sothat its lever arm is operated when the cables become slack.

34. Align the tabs on the upper portion of the control wall with the tabs welded to the stiles.

35. Using the ½” x 6" threaded rods provided secure a ½” nut and washer on either side of each tab. Adjust-ing the nuts in or out will allow you to keep the critical 2" clearance between the edge of the platformand the stiles.

36. With the control wall in place you can now set the back wall in place. NOTE: if you have a type B cabgo directly to step # 13.

37. Align the pre-drilled holes on the platform with the holes drilled in the 1" tubing on the lower portion ofthe back wall. Place the 1/4" bolts provided through the 1" tube as well as the platform and secure handtight.

38. Align the pre-drilled holes on the upper portion of the side wall and the control wall and fasten with the4" x 1/4" bolts provided. Repeat this procedure for the holes on the lower portion of the wall.

39. You may now attach the side wall by repeating the procedure in item #11.

40. Align the tie bar ceiling angles mounted on the back of the tie bar with the holes drilled in the side walland control wall ceiling angles. Use the 2" x 1/4" bolts to secure the ceiling tie bar at each end. Repeatthis procedure if your platform style is a type B.

41. Once all the fasteners are in place, proceed to square the cab so it is as plumb as possible. At this timesecure all the fasteners so the cab is rigid.

42. Install all the switches on top of the cab by matching the legend in the limit switch with the legend in thebracket provided. All switches have been pre-assembled at the shop. Move the limit switches back on tothe cab so that they will not be activated by the cams provided until the cams have been assembled.

43. If your cab has a gate, install it at this time. Remember that the gate has been pre-assembled so all holeswill line up.

44. Install the limit switch cams on to the rails. They are all marked as to the floor they correspond. Byusing the temporary controls, move the cab on the constant pressure mode to each level and move theswitches out on to the cams so that you ensure that the limit switches are properly activated at eachlanding. To verify that the anti-creep switch is working properly after all switches and cams have beenfinally adjusted, place the lift at any floor and lower it by using the manual lowering valve. Elevatorshould re-level after traveling ½” down.

NOTE: At both terminal floors, elevator stops on limit switches. Set the stops by adjusting these switches.


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45. Install the cab ceiling and the lighting system.

46. If your platform does not have the finished floor attached, proceed to attach it now.

Installing Landing Doors Supplied By Federal Elevator Systems Inc.

47. Installation of the landing doors can now be carried out. A maximum running clearance of 5/8" is requiredbetween the car sill and the landing sill.

48. If provided by Federal Elevator Systems Inc. the entrances are delivered as a single unit incorporating thedoor frame, the door, the inter-lock and the built in hall station. It is recommended the car cab be builtbefore installation of the landing doors. This will allow the exact positioning of the doors and frame inrelationship with the cab entrance.

49. Bring the elevator to the required floor level. Next move the entrance to the front of the cab and position it,allowing for the running clearance (see shop drawings) between the car sill and door frame, secure the steelsill to the floor with the screws provided. You will note that on the top of the door frame there are twosquare attachment plates with a hole in each, by inserting a bolt in these you can attach the frame to thesupplied mounting brackets which in turn can be secured to the building structure.

50. The distance between the actual interlock and the side of the car frame is around 5/16", ensure you have thisas a minimum dimension (see also Fig.5 )

51. Install the door cam to the car (see Figure 6 next page) and proceed to adjust the door locks, if morethan two doors per side, start with the intermediate floors and finish with the terminal floors.

52. Attach the two steel rail dead stop safety blocks to the guide rails in the holes drilled in the rails, for yoursafety. Use these pins each time when working under the elevator.

ATTENTIONDO NOT FORGET TO REMOVE THESE PINS BEFORE RUNNING THE CAR


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53. Install car ceiling and all stickers as per code.

54. Install full load and check speed of platform lift.

55. Carry out valve adjustments as per instructions in this manual. Keep in mind thatdirt is the most common enemy of a properly operating hydraulic circuit. Orifices andinternal channels in the valve can be obstructed and impair or severely affect the controlvalve.

56. Perform A Safety Test as per page 22 of this manual.

57. If your Pump Unit is provided with Low Pressure Switch, you might have to adjust it ifyour lift stops intermittently in the down direction. To adjust it, remove wire cap onswitch, remove brass screw and insert an Allen key. By turning counterclockwise, youwill be able to reduce the cut-off pressure.Do a quarter turn and verify operation.Continue until intermittent operation is no longer present.


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Handicap Lifts With Automatic Door Openers

Fire rated entrance connections:

Wire Number Wire Colour Connected To1 Blue (White) Lock2 Blue (Black) Lock3 Orange (Black) Pre-Lock4 Orange (Red) Pre-Lock5 White (Black) Key-Switch N.O. Contact6 White (Red) Key-Switch N.O. Contact7 Black (White) Call Button N.O. Contact8 Black (Red) Call Button N.O. Contact9 Green (White) Call Button N.O. Contact10 Green (Black) Call Button N.O. Contact11 White Electric Striker12 Black Electric Striker13 Blue Arrival Light14 Red Arrival Light15 Orange Digital P.I. Or Miscellaneous16 Blue (Red) Digital P.I. Or Miscellaneous17 Red (Black) Digital P.I. Or Miscellaneous18 Pink (White) Ground19 Green Digital P.I. Or Miscellaneous

NOTES:

1. Depending on the installation features, not all the wires will be connected. e.g.: If powerentrances are not provided, then electric striker will not be installed and therefore, not wired.

2. Your entrances have been pre-assembled, tested, and inspected.

3. Report any discrepancies to the factory immediately after receiving the equipment.

4. For special button arrangement, this distribution of wires can be modified.


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Maintenance Requirements

The schedule for maintenance on this unit is to be arranged by the local service company, however, it isrecommended that the following inspections and adjustments (if required) be carried out at regularintervals not exceeding 90 days.

Check the machine room for the following:

Check the tank unit for the following:1. Oil leakage around the control valve2. Oil leakage at hydraulic hose joints3. Minimum oil level when lift is at top floor4. Tank is clean and dry5. Check expiry date of hose line

Check the controller for the following:1. Loose terminal connections2. Burnt or frayed wiring3. Excessive dust buildup4. Loose relays and bases5. Controller is clean6. Emergency battery has not exceeded expiry date

Inspect the hoist way for the following:

Check the hoist way for the following:1. Guide rail brackets are secure2. Guide rails and clips are secure3. All limit switches are secure4. Light and outlet are functioning5. All piping and fittings are secure6. Pit is clean and dry7. Hoisting ropes are undamaged8. Rope attachments and crosbies are secure9. Sufficient lubrication for guide rails

Inspect the hydraulic piston for the following:1. Scratches to piston2. Excessive oil leakage around wiper seal3. Ensure that oil return hose is connected if one supplied4. Cylinder and pillar brackets are secure


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Maintenance Requirements (cont’d)

Inspect the piston follower for the following:1. Piston follower guide shoes are secured2. Sufficient lubrication to the guide shoes3. Piston follower is level

Test The Safety Device On Each Visit (See page 21 of this manual)

Inspect the top of car for the following (if cab top provided):1. Ensure all attachments are secure2. Trail cables are hanging properly3. Conduits and piping are not damaged4. Car top is clean and dry

Inspect the door frames for the following:1. All frames are secure and not damaged2. Door lock box is attached firmly3. Door release roller arm is tightly secured4. Door hinges are lubricated5. Door view panel is intact

Inspect each landing entrance for the following:1. Button face plate is secure2. Call buttons are operating as normal3. Door lock and keeper are aligned and secure

Inspect the inside of the car for the following:1. Lights are working2. Face plate secure3. All indicator lights and buttons are functioning4. All walls and handrails are secured5. Telephone (if installed) is working6. Emergency light works (disconnect power to test)7. Check floor level stops for accuracy


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Operation Instructions From Outside The Elevator

· To run the elevator from the hall station install the key (if applicable) and turn to run position

· Push and hold the call button until the elevator arrives at the floor

· Maintain the button in the pressed position (for automatic)

· Remove the key (if applicable) and enter the elevator

Operation Instructions From Inside The Elevator

· To run the elevator from the platform install the key (if applicable) and turn to run position

· Push and hold the required floor button until floor level is reached

· Push the door open button (automatic door only) remove the key (if applicable)

· Exit the lift

Trouble Shooting Procedures

1. Locate the building manager for access to lift pump room

2. Locate the elevator and inspect for any damages to the equipment

3. Inspect each key switch for damage and they are in the off position

4. Test the elevator door halls that all are closed and locked

5. With the proper meter determine that the main line voltage is correct and check the main fuses.

6. Check the position of the motor overload device if in the off position, look for poor connections atcontrol or motor or a failure in any of the main contactors.

7. Test all fuses in the controller with the proper meter. If any fuses are open, check the wiring print todetermine the cause and location of the circuit and switches.

8. Test the hoistway circuit to determine if any switches are open with the proper meter (do not under anycircumstances jump out any part of these circuits with a jumper wire or by any other tool).

9. If the elevator will go down but not up check the ‘UP’ terminal switch.

10. If the elevator will go up but not down check the ‘DN’ terminal switch and down coil.

11. Call Federal Elevator Systems Inc. (1-905-458-4015) if none of the above rectifies the problem.


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SAFETY TEST PROCEDURE

NOTES: IF THIS IS A FULL LOAD TEST ENSURE THAT THE FULL RATED CAPACITYEQUIVALENT IS ON THE PLATFORM IN THE FORM OF TEST WEIGHTS.

IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO REMOVE THE CEILING TILES PRIOR TO COMMENCING THISTEST. 1) CALL THE ELEVATOR TO THE SECOND LANDING. USING THE HOISTWAY ACCESS

DEVICE ENTER THE HOISTWAY AT THE FIRST LANDING. TURN OFF THE PIT SWITCH.

2) PLACE A 4" X 4" WOODEN POST UPRIGHT ON THE PIT FLOOR. THIS POST IS TO BE CUTTO THE APPROPRIATE TEST LENGTH. LOWER THE ELEVATOR ON TO THE 4" X 4" PROPAND ALLOW THE HOISTING CABLE(S) TO BECOME SLACK BY APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES.THIS CAN BE ACCURATELY DETERMINED BY MARKING THE SHEAVE GUIDE POSITION ONTHE WALL. THE ROPE IS 2:1 THEREFORE WHEN THE PISTON HAS MOVED DOWNWARDINCHES YOU HAVE ACHIEVED 6 INCHES OF SLACK ROPE.

3) EXIT THE HOISTWAY AND SECURE THE LOWEST LANDING DOOR IN THE OPEN POSITION.

4) IF YOU WISH TO MEASURE THE SAFETY STOPPING DISTANCE MARK THE LOCATION OFTHE PLATFORM SURFACE ON A CONVENIENT REFERENCE SURFACE ( A PENCIL MARK ONTHE DOOR FRAME WORKS WELL AND CAN BE REMOVED).

5) USE ANOTHER LENGTH OF WOOD TO KNOCK THE 4" X 4" SUPPORT OUT FROM UNDERTHE CAR SLING BY HITTING THE PROP AT IT’S BASE. THE CAR WILL COME TO RESTALMOST IMMEDIATELY ON THE CAR SAFETIES. THE ROPES WILL REMAIN SLACK. THISWILL HAVE DEMONSTRATED THE ABILITY OF THE SAFETIES TO STOP AND HOLD THEGROSS LOAD.

6) IF YOU WISH TO MEASURE THE STOPPING DISTANCE MEASURE THE DISTANCE BETWEENTHE “REST” POSITION OF THE PLATFORM AND THE ORIGINAL REFERENCE LINE MADE.

7) RE-SET THE SAFETIES BY DRIVING THE ELEVATOR IN THE UP DIRECTION.THIS WILL ALSO RE-SET THE SAFETY PLANK SWITCH.

8) VERIFY THAT THE CABLE(S), CABLE FASTENING(S), AND SAFETIES HAVE RETURNED TOTHEIR PROPER POSITIONS AND REMOVE ALL PLATFORM SUPPORTING PROPS (AND ANYOTHER MATERIALS NOT NORMALLY IN THE PIT) FROM THE PIT. INSPECT ALL EQUIP-MENT TO ENSURE THAT PROPER CONDITIONS EXIST.

9) TURN ON THE PIT SWITCH AND CLOSE THE BOTTOM DOOR. TEST THE COMPLETEOPERATION OF THE ELEVATOR AND, WHEN SATISFIED, RETURN THE ELEVATORTO SERVICE.


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INSTRUCTIONS TO REPLACE SEALS IN HYDRAULIC CYLINDER

PRIOR TO PROCEEDING TO CHANGE SEALS, LOOK FOR MARKS IN THEPISTON. IF FOUND, SAND THEM UNTIL THE SURFACE OF THE PISTON ISSMOOTH AND FREE OF PROTRUSIONS THAT COULD CUT THE SEALS.ONLY AFTER YOU ARE SATISFIED THAT THIS HAS BEEN DONE, FOLLOWTHESE STEPS:

1. LIFT THE CAR UP TO HAVE ENOUGH ROOM FOR REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEADAND CHANGE THE SEALS.

2. SECURE THE CAR IN PLACE USING THE RAIL STOPS PROVIDED. ONCE THE CAR ISSECURELY IN PLACE, REMOVE POWER TO THE PUMP UNIT BY TURNING POWEROFF AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH.

3. UNSCREW THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE PISTON TO THE CAR.4. OPEN THE MANUAL LOWERING VALVE UNTIL THE PISTON IS FULLY RETRACTED.5. CLOSE THE SHUT-OFF VALVE AT THE PUMPING UNIT TO ENSURE THAT OIL WILL

NOT COME OUT.6. DISCONNECT THE LEECH CONNECTOR AND LINE.7. REMOVE THE HEAD: IN CASE OF BOLTED HEAD, USE TWO BOLTS AND SCREW

THEM IN THE HOLES LOCATED TO EACH SIDE OF THE HEAD SO THAT IT WILL BEEASY TO REMOVE THE HEAD. IN CASE OF SCREWED HEAD, USE CHAIN ?VISE-GRIP? TO UNSCREW COUNTERCLOCKWISE.

8. IN CASE OF SCREWED HEAD, UNSCREW THE BRASS GLAND.9. REMOVE THE OLD SEALS, INSTALL THE NEW SEALS AND PUT A LOT OF GREASE

ON THEM.10. IN CASE OF SCREWED HEAD, RE-SCREW TO MAXIMUM THE GLAND WITH NO

SPACE BETWEEN THE GLAND AND THE HEAD.11. REPLACE AND GREASE THE O’RINGS.12. REINSTALL THE HEAD.13. CLOSE THE MANUAL LOWERING VALVE.14. REINSTALL LEECH CONNECTOR AND LINE ON THE HEAD.15. OPEN THE SHUT-OFF VALVE OF THE PUMPING UNIT.16. TURN POWER ?ON? AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH.17. RAISE THE PISTON WITH ADEQUATE HEIGHT.18. OPEN THE BLEEDER VALVE UNTIL OIL APPEARS AND CLOSE TIGHTLY BY HAND.19. RE-ATTACH PISTON TO CAR .20. TEST CYLINDER BY RAISING AND LOWERING CAR AT LEAST 10 TIMES AND

VERIFYING THAT NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OIL IS COMING THROUGH THESEALS.


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WARRANTYStarting from the date of shipment from the Factory, Federal Elevator will either repair or replace at its optionand to the original purchaser only, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship or bothfor a period of one (1) year. This warranty shall not apply to any part or component found to be defective orinoperative due to normal wear and tear, misuse, accident or neglect, acts of nature, improper installation ormaintenance, alterations, or when used in conjunction with materials supplied by others. This warranty shallnot apply where the elevator or any component has been used in a manner contrary to that for which it wasdesigned. No warranty is made for another party’s labor or expenses associated with installation, service,maintenance or repair.

The installation of the Federal Elevator equipment must be in accordance with the applicable Codes and withFederal Elevator instructions. All equipment furnished by Federal Elevator must be installed, serviced andmaintained by a qualified, licensed and insured elevator contractor following Federal Elevator recommenda-tions. Federal Elevator reserves the right to request any Certificates for licenses and insurance at any time.

If, in the sole opinion of Federal Elevator, a component is found defective and in need of repair or replace-ment, said component must be shipped prepaid to the destination selected by Federal Elevator. A repaired orreplacement component will be shipped collect to the original purchaser. Federal Elevator will be the solejudge of any remedies required under this Warranty.

This Warranty does not cover any installation or travelling costs required to remove and/or replace defectivecomponents.

This is the exclusive remedy, there is no other express or implied Warranty. Liability for consequentialdamages under this or any other warranty is specifically excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by law.

FEDERAL ELEVATOR

Richard Piatti,P.Eng.Director

Elevator Installation Manual

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Transcript of Elevator Installation Manual