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EXHIBIT C
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2
DIVISION 14
SECTION 14 24 23
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE MODERNIZATION
OF
ONE (1) HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR
AT
CITY OF BOZEMAN PROFESSIONAL BUILDING
20 EAST OLIVE STREET
BOZEMAN, MT
DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING SYSTEMS
14 00 00 Conveying Equipment
14 24 00 – Hydraulic Elevators
14 24 23 – Hydraulic Passenger Elevators
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY AND DEFINITIONS
A. Related Documents
1. Request for Proposal
1.2 Description
A. Work of this Section includes labor, materials, tools, equipment, appliances and services required to manufacture, deliver and modernize the unit complete as specified herein, and/or as required by job conditions.
B. The work and/or requirements specified in all sections is described in singular with the understanding that identical work shall be performed on all units or associated systems unless otherwise specified herein.
C. The work shall include, but is not limited to the following:
1. Comprehensive “Turn-Key” modernization of one (1) 2,000 lbs. capacity cantilevered
hole-less hydraulic passenger elevator operating at 125 fpm. 2. Completion of related work detailed herein Item 1.6.A. 3. This is a "TURN-KEY" project with the Elevator Contractor designated the "PRIME
CONTRACTOR" for all related and non-related work specified and required unless specifically excluded or referenced to be done by others. As this is a “Turn-Key” project, with the Elevator Contractor being the “Prime” Contractor, it is the Elevator Contractor’s responsibility to perform a detailed survey of the existing jobsite conditions to determine applicability and detailed scope for related work completion. The Elevator Contractor is required to retain the services of trade sub-contractors that are either experienced in working as subcontractors on elevator modernization projects or that have relevant experience on similar projects. The trade sub-contractors shall be required to complete a detailed survey of related work / building conditions at this location(s) alongside the Elevator Contractor as a requirement to provide cost proposals for the related scope of work. At a minimum, trade sub-
contractors that are required to be included on the Elevator Contractors project team
should include: Electrical Contractor
Fire / Life Safety Contractor
The Elevator Contractor is required to identify in their proposal the Trade sub-contractors utilized to compile their cost estimates included in their Base Bid. It is the intent of this specification that the Elevator Contractor include in their Base Bid the cost to complete all elevator and related work that will be required to return each of the units to public use with no Code violations or punch-list items identified by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) as remaining to be completed. As such, the items Identified in Section 1.6.A of the Technical Specifications are intended to be as accurate a listing as can be complied at the time of preparation of these documents.
However, should other related building work items be necessary to be completed to meet the requirements of the AHJ for issuance of permanent elevator operating certificates / permits, it will be the responsibility of the Elevator Contractor to
complete the additional items under the scope of their Base Bid amount, with no additional costs to the Owner.
D. Intent
1. This section includes:
a. Hydraulic passenger
2. The following outlines the scope of work covered in this Section: a. Comprehensive “Turn-Key” modernization of one (1) 2,000 lbs. capacity cantilevered hole-less hydraulic passenger elevator operating at 125 fpm. b. Completion of related work detailed herein Item 1.6.A. c. This is a "TURN-KEY" project with the Elevator Contractor designated the "PRIME CONTRACTOR" for all related and non-related work specified and required unless specifically excluded or referenced to be done by others.
As this is a “Turn-Key” project, with the Elevator Contractor being the “Prime” Contractor, it is the Elevator Contractor’s responsibility to perform a detailed survey of the existing jobsite conditions to determine applicability and detailed scope for related work completion. The Elevator Contractor is required to retain the services of trade sub-contractors
that are either experienced in working as subcontractors on elevator modernization projects or that have relevant experience on similar projects. The trade sub-contractors shall be required to complete a detailed survey of related work /
building conditions at this location(s) alongside the Elevator Contractor as a requirement to provide cost proposals for the related scope of work. At a minimum,
trade sub-contractors that are required to be included on the Elevator Contractors
project team should include: Electrical Contractor
Fire / Life Safety Contractor
The Elevator Contractor is required to identify in their proposal the Trade sub-contractors utilized to compile their cost estimates included in their Base Bid. It is the intent of this specification that the Elevator Contractor include in their Base Bid the cost to complete all elevator and related work that will be required to return each of the units to public use with no Code violations or punch-list items identified by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) as remaining to be completed. As such, the items Identified in Section 1.6.A of the Technical Specifications are intended to be as accurate a listing as can be complied at the time of preparation of these documents.
However, should other related building work items be necessary to be completed to meet the requirements of the AHJ for issuance of permanent elevator operating certificates / permits, it will be the responsibility of the Elevator Contractor to
complete the additional items under the scope of their Base Bid amount, with no additional costs to the Owner.
3. Related equipment shall be designed, constructed, installed and adjusted to produce the
highest results with respect to smooth, quiet, convenient and efficient operation, durability, economy of maintenance, and the highest standard of safety. 4. It is not the intent of these specifications to detail the construction and design of all parts of the equipment, but it is expected that the type, materials, design, quality of work and construction of each part shall be adequate for the service required, durable, properly coordinated with all other parts, and in accordance with the best commercial standards applicable and of the highest commercial efficiency possible. 5. Electric and magnetic circuits and related parts shall be of proper size, design and material to avoid heating and arcing, and all other objectionable effects which may reduce the efficiency of operation, economy of maintenance and/or net-useful life of the apparatus. 6. Minimum requirements for design, materials, etc., are for certain parts of the equipment.
Equivalent requirements approved by the Consultant shall apply to such parts as are of special design, construction or material and to which the specified requirements are not directly applicable. These minimum requirements as a whole shall be considered as establishing proportionate general minimum standards for all parts of the equipment. 7. The Consultant may permit variations from the requirement of these specifications to permit use of the Contractor’s standard equipment, provided such standard equipment is in
every way adequate for the intended use and meets the full intent of these specifications. All such variations proposed by the manufacturer shall be called to the attention of the Consultant and shall only be made if approved in writing prior to the award of the contract. 8. General requirements for design, materials and construction are intended primarily to apply to the heavy-duty and important parts of the equipment specifically mentioned and to other
parts of similar duty and importance. Less important and light-duty parts may be of the standard design, materials and construction provided that, in the opinion of the Consultant, such standards are in accordance with the best commercial practice and are fully adequate
for the purpose of use. All such variations shall be made only on the Consultant’s written
approval. 9. All equipment and component parts installed, supplied or provided under this contract shall be manufactured and distributed by a third-party, non-installer company servicing the
vertical transportation industry.
a. Apparatus shall conform to the design and construction standards referenced herein, and shall be rated the best commercial grade suitable for this application.
b. Equipment and component systems shall not employ any experimental devices or proprietary designs that could hamper and/or otherwise prohibit subsequent maintenance repairs or adjustments by all qualified contractors. c. Manufacturers of the apparatus shall provide technical support and parts replacements for their equipment and component systems for a minimum of twenty (20) years, and issue such guarantee of support to the purchaser with written certification naming the final Owner of their product(s) to ensure the apparatus or systems remain maintainable regardless of who may be selected for future service.
10. All equipment provided shall be factory and field tested with a history of design reliability and net-useful life established.
a. Contractor must be able to demonstrate the apparatus to be installed has been used
successfully in a substantially similar manner under comparable conditions. b. If the apparatus proposed differs substantially in construction, material composition, design, size, capacity, duty or other such rating from the equipment previously used
for the same purpose by the manufacturer, the Consultant may reject the apparatus or require the vendor test and demonstrate the adequacy and suitability for this particular situation. Any necessary tests shall be performed at the sole expense of
the Contractor with no prior guarantee of acceptance after the testing procedure.
11. The Contractor shall not use as part of the permanent equipment any experimental devices, proprietary design, components, construction of materials which have not been fully tried out in at least substantially similar or under comparable service, except as may be especially approved by the Consultant. If any important equipment or devices to be used on this installation differ substantially in construction, materials, design, size, capacity or duty from corresponding items previously used for the same purpose by the manufacturer, they shall pass such tests as the Consultant may require to fully show their adequacy and suitability. These tests shall be in addition to tests herein specified and shall be made at the expense of the Contractor. 12. Certain design limitations, tests, etc., are herein specified as a partial check of the adequacy
of design, construction and materials used. These requirements do not cover all features necessary to ensure satisfactory and approved operation, etc., of the equipment. 13. It is understood, the entire system shall be designed, fabricated, modified and/or upgraded in full compliance with applicable local laws and code standards. The absence of a particular item or requirement shall not relieve the Contractor of the full and sole responsibility for such equipment, features and/or procedures.
14. With the exception of only those items specifically identified as being performed by others, the Specifications are intended to include all engineering, material, labor, testing, and inspections needed to achieve work specified by the Contract Documents. Inasmuch as it is understood that any incidental work necessary to complete the project is also covered by the Specifications, bidders are cautioned to familiarize themselves with the existing job site
conditions. Additional charges for material or labor shall not be permitted subsequent to
execution of the Contract. 15. Bidders must report discrepancies or ambiguities occurring in the Specifications to the Consultant for resolution prior to the bidding deadline, otherwise the Specifications shall
be deemed acceptable in their existing form.
E. Abbreviations and Symbols
1. The following abbreviations, Associations, Institutions, and Societies may appear in the
Project Manual or Contract Documents:
AHJ Authority Having Jurisdiction AIA American Institute of Architects ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials AWS American Welding Society
IBC International Building Code IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers NEC National Electrical Code NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NFPA National Fire Protection Agency OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act
F. Codes and Ordinances / Regulatory Agencies
1. Work specified by the Contract Documents shall be performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and municipal codes and ordinances in effect at the time of Contract execution. Regulations of the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be fulfilled by the Contractor and Subcontractors. The entire installation, when completed, shall conform
with all applicable regulations set forth in the latest editions of:
a. Local and/or State laws applicable for logistical area of project work. b. Building Code applicable to the AHJ.
c. Elevator Code applicable to the AHJ. d. Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1 and all supplements as modified and adopted by the AHJ.
e. Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, A17.1S supplement to A17.1 as modified and adopted by the AHJ for Machine Room Less installations (MRL). f. Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks, ASME A17.2. g. Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.3 as modified and adopted by the AHJ. h. Guide for emergency evacuation of passengers from elevators, ASME A17.4. i. National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70). j. American with Disabilities Act - Accessibility Guidelines for Building and Facilities and/or A117.1 Accessibility as may be applicable to the AHJ. k. ASME A17.5/CSA-B44.1 - Elevator and escalator electrical equipment. l. ECC (Energy Conservation Code) as may be applicable to the AHJ.
2. The Contractor shall advise the Owner’s Representative of pending code changes that
could be applicable to this project and provide quotations for compliance with related costs.
G. Reference Standards
1. AISC - Specification for the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel for
Buildings. 2. ANSI/AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code, Steel. 3. ANSI/NFPA 80 - Fire Doors and Windows.
4. ANSI/UL 10B - Fire Tests of Door Assemblies. 5. ASTM D1785 - PVC Pipe 6. ASTM D2466 – PVC Pipe Fittings 7. ASTM D2564 – Cement for PVC Pipe and Fittings 8. ANSI/IEEE - 519-Latest Edition 9. ANSI/IEEE - Guide for Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests 10. ANSI Z97.1 – Laminated/Safety Tempered Glass
H. Definitions
1. Defective Work: 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. Provide: Where used in this document, provide shall mean to install new device, apparatus, system, equipment or feature as specified in this document.
3. Definitions in ASME A17.1 as amended or modified by the AHJ apply to work of this Section.
1.3 PERMITS AND SUBMITTALS
A. Permits
1. Comply with the requirements of Division 01. 2. Prior to commencing work specified by the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall, at its own expense, obtain all permits or variances as may be required by the AHJ and provide satisfactory evidence of having obtained said permits and variances to both the Owner’s Representative and Consultant. 3. File necessary drawings for approval of all Authorities Having Jurisdiction. 4. The Elevator Contractor shall undertake the necessary review and search procedure to identify open applications and/or outstanding violations for this property; and, close-out such applications and/or expunge such violations relative to the project scope as required for final acceptance by the AHJ.
a. Outstanding applications and violations must be indicated on the request for permit filing for this procedure to ensure such applications and/or violations are dismissed accordingly. b. All relative costs shall be included in the base bid proposal with the understanding that corrective actions are covered under the specified scope of work.
B. Submittals
1. Prior to beginning the work, the Contractor shall submit and have approved copies of layout
drawings, shop drawings and standard cuts. These items shall include:
a. A plan view of the hoistway and machine room b. Elevation of the pit
c. All accessories.
2. The Consultant and the Owner’s Representative shall pass on the submittals with reasonable promptness and the Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that there will be
no delay in their work or that of any other trade involved. 3. Approved filing and submittal requirements must be completed before equipment and related materials are ordered. 4. Copies of Department of Buildings’ permits and/or governing authority’s documents will be posted at the job site with copies issued to the Owner’s Agent, Owner’s Representative and Consultant. 5. Samples of wood, metal, plastic, paint or other architectural finish material applicable to this project shall be submitted for approval by the Owner’s designee. 6. It shall be understood that approval of the drawings and cuts by Owner’s designee and/or Consultant shall be for general arrangement only and does not include measurements which are the Contractor’s responsibility or approval of variations from the contract documents
required by the AHJ. 7. The Contractor shall prepare a record log and maintain all submittals, shop drawings, catalog cuts and samples.
C. Measurements and Drawings
1. Drawings or measurements included with the bidding material shall be for the convenience of the bidders only and full responsibility for detailed dimensions lies with the Contractor.
2. In the execution of the work on the job, the Contractor shall verify all dimensions with the actual conditions. 3. Where the work of the Elevator Contractor is to join other trades, the shop drawings shall show the actual dimensions and the method of joining the work of the various trades.
D. Changes in Scope and Extra Work
1. The Owner may at any time make changes in the specifications, plans and drawings, omit work, and require additional work to be performed by the Contractor.
a. Each such addition or deletion to the Contract shall require the Owner and the Contractor to negotiate a mutually acceptable adjustment in the contract price, and, for the Contractor to issue a change order describing the nature of the change and the amount of price adjustment.
b. The Contractor shall make no additions, changes, alterations or omissions or perform extra work except on written authorization of the Owner. c. Each change order shall be executed by the Contractor, Owner, and the Consultant.
E. Keys
1. Upon the initial acceptance of work specified by the Contract Documents on each unit, the Contractor shall deliver to the Owner, six (6) keys for each general key-operated device
that is provided under these specifications in accordance with ASME A17.1, Part 8
standards as may be adopted and modified by the AHJ. 2. All other keying of access or operation of equipment shall be provided in accordance with ASME A17.1 Part 8 as may be adopted and modified by the AHJ.
F. Diagnostic Tools
1. Prior to seeking final acceptance of the project, the Contractor shall deliver to the Owner any specialized tools required to perform diagnostic evaluations, adjustments, and/or
programming changes on any microprocessor-based control equipment installed by the Contractor. All such tools shall become the property of the Owner.
a. Owner’s diagnostic tools shall be configured to perform all levels of diagnostics, systems adjustment and software program changes which are available to the Contractor. b. Owner’s diagnostic tools that require periodic re-calibration and/or re-initiation shall be performed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner for a period equal to the term of the maintenance agreement from the date of final acceptance of the project. c. The Contractor shall provide a temporary replacement, at no additional cost to the Owner, during those intervals in which the Owner might find it necessary to
surrender a diagnostic tool for re-calibration, re-initiation or repair.
2. Contractor shall deliver to the Owner, printed instructions, access codes, passwords or other proprietary information necessary to interface with the microprocessor-control
equipment.
G. Service Support Requirements
1. Software / Firmware Updates
a. During the life of the equipment and subject to the term of the maintenance agreement, where revisions to firmware and/or software are issued by the control manufacturer or manufacturer of solid state and microprocessor based subsystems subsequent to the beneficial use of the equipment, updates shall be provided so that the installation and spare circuit boards are current with respect to software and firmware versions.
H. Wiring Diagrams, Operating Manuals and Maintenance Data
1. Comply with the requirements of Division 01. 2. Deliver to the Owner, four (4) identical volumes of printed information organized into neatly bound manuals prior to seeking final acceptance of the project. 3. The manuals shall also be submitted in electronic format on non-volatile media,
incorporating raw ‘CAD’ and/or Acrobat ‘PDF’ file formats. 4. Manuals, as well as electronic copies, shall contain the following:
a. Step-by-step adjusting, programming and troubleshooting procedures that pertain to the solid-state microprocessor-control and motor drive equipment. b. Passwords or identification codes required to gain access to each software program in order to perform diagnostics or program changes.
c. A composite listing of the individual settings chosen for variable software
parameters stored in the software programs of both the motion and dispatch controllers. d. Method of control and operation.
5. Provide four (4) sets of “AS INSTALLED” straight-line wiring diagrams in both hard and electronic format in accordance with the following requirements:
a. Displaying name and symbol of each relay, switch or other electrical component
utilized including identification of each wiring terminal. b. Electrical circuits depicted shall include all those which are hard wired in both the machine room and hoistway. c. Supplemental wiring changes performed in the field shall be incorporated into the diagrams in order to accurately replicate the completed installation.
6. Furnish four (4) bound instructions and recommendations for maintenance, with special reference to lubrication and lubricants. 7. Manuals or photographs showing controller repair parts with part numbers listed.
I. Training
1. Prior to seeking final acceptance of the project, the Contractor shall conduct a two-hour training program on-site with building personnel selected by the Owner.
2. The focus of the session shall include:
a. Instructions on proper safety procedures and who to contact for the purpose of assisting passengers that may become entrapped inside an elevator car.
b. Explain each control feature and its correct sequence of operation.
3. Control features covered shall include but, not be limited to:
a. Independent Service Operation.
b. Emergency Fire Recall Operation - Phase I c. Emergency In-car Operation - Phase II. d. Battery Lowering Operation. e. Emergency Communications Equipment.
J. Advertising
1. Advertising privileges shall be retained by the Owner. 2. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to keep the job site free of posters, signs, and/or decorations. 3. Contractor's logo shall not appear on faceplates or entrance sills without the approval of the Owner.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Materials and Quality of Work
1. All materials are to be new and of the best quality of the kind specified.
2. Installation of such materials shall be accomplished in a neat manner and be of the highest
quality.
a. Should the Contractor receive written notification from the Owner stating the presence of inferior, improper, or unsound materials or quality of installation, the
Contractor shall, within twenty-four (24) hours, remove such work or materials and make good all other work or materials damaged. b. Should the Owner permit said work or materials to remain, the Owner shall be
allowed the difference in value or shall, at its election, have the right to have said work or materials repaired or replaced as well as the damage caused thereby, at the expense of the Contractor, at any time within one (1) year after the completion of the work; and neither payment made to the Contractor, nor any other acts of the Owner shall be construed as evidence of acceptance and waiver.
B. Mechanical Design Requirements (General)
1. The following typical requirements shall apply to all parts of the work where applicable and are supplementary to other requirements noted under the respective headings.
a. All bearings, pivots, guides, guide shoes, gearing, door hanger sheaves, door hanger tracks and similar elements subject to friction or rolling wear in the entire elevator installation shall be accurately and smoothly finished and shall be arranged and
equipped for adequate and convenient lubrication. Means shall be provided for flushing and draining the larger bearings and gear case. All oiling holes shall have dustproof, self-cleaning caps.
b. Bearings of governor and governor sheaves and important supporting bearings of other parts in motion when the elevator is traveling shall, unless otherwise specified or approved, be of ball or roller bearing type.
c. Bearings for brake levers and similar uses where the amount of movement under load is light and the wear negligible may be unlined. d. All plain bearings shall be liberally sized in accordance with the best commercial elevator usages which have proved entirely satisfactory on heavy-duty installations. e. Bearings of motors shall be arranged and equipped for adequate automatic lubrication. Ring or chain oilers, spring-fed grease cups and equivalent devices properly used in accordance with the best commercial elevator practice will be acceptable. Approved means shall be provided for visibly checking the amount of lubricant contained and for flushing and draining. Means shall also be provided for preventing leakage of lubricant when the reservoirs or grease cups are filled to proper levels.
f. Ball and roller bearings shall be of liberal size and of a type and make which have been extensively and successfully used on other similar, heavy-duty elevator installations. They shall be fully enclosed. Loading, lubrication, support and all other conditions of use shall be in accordance with the recommendations of the bearing manufacturer based on previous extensive and satisfactory elevator usage. g. All armature spiders and similar items intended to rotate with their shafts shall be
keyed and/or firm press or shrunk fit on the shafts. Set screw fastening will be permitted only for minor items not subject to hoisting loads and where means for field adjustment is required. h. All bolts used to connect moving parts, bolts carrying hoisting stresses and all other bolts, except guide rail bolts, subject to vibration or shock shall be fitted with
adequate means to prevent loosening of the nuts and bolts. Bolts transmitting
important shearing stresses between machine parts shall have tight body fit in
drilling holes. i. All machine work, assembling and installing shall be done by skilled and experienced mechanics using first-class, modern equipment and tools. All work
shall be thoroughly high grade in every respect. All parts will be manufactured to high precision standards so that wearing parts will be readily interchangeable with stock repair parts with a minimum of field fitting.
j. All bearing and sliding surfaces of shafts, pins, bearings, bushings, guides, etc., shall be smoothly and accurately finished. They shall be assembled and installed in accurate alignment and with working clearance most suitable for the load, speed, lubrication and other conditions of use. k. Structural steel used for supporting and securing equipment and for the construction of car slings, etc., shall conform to the A.S.T.M. specification for Structural Steel for Buildings. Design stresses shall not exceed those specified in the local Building Code. l. Castings of motor frames, sheaves, gear casings, etc., shall be of the best quality metallurgically controlled, hard, close grained gray machinery cast iron, free from blow holes, sand holes, or shrinkage cracks, ground to remove overruns, sanded and
machined so as to leave a finish suitable for its particular application. Surfaces of sheaves and brake drums shall be entirely free from defects and shall show a hardness of not less than 220 Brinell.
C. Electrical Design Requirements (General)
1. The following typical requirements shall apply to all parts of the work and are supplementary to other requirements noted under the respective headings.
a. The design and construction of the motors shall conform to the requirements of these specifications and to the ASME Standards for Rotating Electrical Machinery with revisions issued to the first day when the work of this Contract was advertised.
1) Motors shall operate successfully under all loads and speeds and during acceleration and deceleration. 2) Motors shall be designed for quiet operation without excessive heat. 3) Insulation on motor coils and windings and on all insulated switch, relay, brake and other coils shall conform to the requirements of minimum Class “F” insulation, as defined in ANSI Standards for Rotating Electrical Machinery. All motors shall be impregnated twice. 4) Switches, relays, etc., on controller, starter and signal panels and similar items
on other parts of the equipment shall be the latest improved type for the condition of use. They shall function properly in full accordance with the requirements of the machines controlled and with the specified operating requirements of the elevator. Any of these parts showing wear or other injurious effects during the guarantee period to the extent that abnormal maintenance is required or indicated shall be replaced with proper and
adequate parts by the Contractor. 5) Contacts in elevator motor circuits which are intended to be opened by governors or other safety devices shall be copper to carbon or other approved non-fusing type.
6) Where required, controllers and other component parts of the installation shall
be labeled in accordance with the latest codes and standards as adopted and/or otherwise modified by the AHJ. 7) Electrical equipment, motors, controllers, etc., installed under this contract
shall have necessary CSA/US or UL/US listing as may be required by the AHJ. Equipment shall be labeled or tagged accordingly.
D. Materials, Painting and Finishes
1. Two (2) coats of rust inhibiting machinery enamel shall be applied to exposed ferrous metal surfaces in the pit that do not have a galvanized, anodized, baked enamel, or special architectural finishes. 2. Two (2) coats of rust inhibiting enamel paint to the machinery located within the machine room and secondary level (where applicable) as well as to the machine room floors. 3. Architectural metal surfaces of bronze or similar non-ferrous materials which are specified to be refinished, reclad and/or provided new, shall be sufficiently clear coated so as to resist tarnishing during normal usage for a period of not less than twelve (12) months after final acceptance by the Owner. 4. Identify all equipment including buffers, crosshead, pump unit, controller, disconnect switch, etc., by 4" high numerals which shall contrast with the background to which it is
applied. The identification shall be either decalcomania or stencil type. 5. Paint or provide decal-type floor designation not less than six (6) inches high on hoistway doors (hoistway side), fascias and/or walls as required by Code at intervals not exceeding
7'-0". The color of paint used shall contrast with the color of the surface to which it is applied.
E. Accessibility Requirements
1. Locate the alarm button and emergency stop switch at 35”, and floor and control buttons not more than 48” above the finished floor. The alarm button shall illuminate when pressed for visual acknowledgement to user. 2. Provide raised markings in the panel to the left of the car call and other control buttons. Letters and numbers shall be a minimum of 5/8” and raised .03” and shall be in contrasting color to the call buttons and cover plate. 3. The centerline of new hall push button shall be 42” above the finished floor. 4. The hall arrival lanterns or cab direction lantern provided shall sound once for the “up” direction and twice for the “down” direction. Design and locate fixtures per Federal standards. 5. Provide floor designations at each entrance on both sides of jamb at a height of 60” above
the floor.
a. Use cast metal plates and polished numbers secured with tamper-proof hardware. b. Designations shall be 2” high, raised .03” on a contrasting color background as selected by the Owner.
6. Provide an audible signal within the elevator to tell passenger that the car is stopping or passing a floor served by the elevator.
7. Provide signal control timing for passenger entry/exit transitions per Federal and/or Local standards. 8. Ensure sill-to-sill running clearances do not exceed 1-1/4” at all landings served. 9. Provide visual call acknowledgment signal for car emergency intercommunication device.
1.5 DELIVERY / STORAGE / HANDLING / COORDINATION
A. Delivery and Storage of Material and Tools
1. Comply with the requirements of Division 01. 2. Delivery, Storage and Handling:
a. Deliver materials to the site ready for use in the accepted manufacturer's original and unopened containers and packaging, bearing labels as to type of material, brand name and manufacturer's name. Delivered materials shall be identical to accepted
samples. b. Store materials under cover in a dry and clean location, off the ground. c. Remove delivered materials which are damaged or otherwise not suitable for installation from the job site and replace with acceptable materials.
3. The Owner shall bear no responsibility for the materials, equipment or tools of the Contractor and shall not be liable for any loss thereof or damage thereto. 4. The Contractor shall confine storage of materials on the job site to the limits and locations designated by the Owner and shall not unnecessarily encumber the premises or overload any portion with materials to a greater extent than the structural design load of the Facility.
B. Work with Other Trades / Coordination
1. Coordinate installation of sleeves, block outs, equipment with integral anchors, and other
items that are embedded in concrete or masonry for the applicable equipment. Furnish templates, sleeves, equipment with integral anchors, and installation instructions and deliver to Project site in time for installation.
2. Coordinate sequence of installation with other work to avoid delaying the Work. 3. Coordinate locations and dimensions of other work relating to the equipment scheduled for installation including pit ladders, sumps, and floor drains in pits; entrance subsills; machine
beams; and electrical service, electrical outlets, lights, and switches in pits and machine rooms, secondary levels, overhead sheave rooms and hoistways as it relates to the specific equipment.
C. Removal of Rubbish and Existing Equipment
1. On a scheduled basis, the Contractor shall remove all rubbish generated in performing work specified in the Contract Documents from the job site. 2. Any component of the existing elevator plant that is not reused under the scope of work specified in the Contract Documents shall become property of the Contractor and, as such, shall be removed from the premises at the Contractor’s sole expense. 3. The Contractor agrees to dispose of the aforementioned equipment and rubbish in accordance with any and all applicable Federal, State, and municipal environmental
regulations, and further accepts all liability that may result from handling and/or disposing of said material.
D. Protection of Work and Property
1. The Contractor shall continuously maintain adequate protection of all their work from damage and shall protect the Owner’s property from injury or loss arising out of this contract.
2. The Contractor shall make good any such damages, injury or loss, except such as may be
directly caused by agents or employees of the Owner. 3. The Contractor shall provide all barricades required to protect open hoistways or shafts per OSHA regulations. Such protection shall include any necessary guards or other barricades
for employee protections during and after the modernization procedure.
1.6 RELATED WORK
A. Work by Elevator Contractor Included in the Base Bid
1. The following requirements shall be applicable based on prevailing conditions at the site of work and/or mandated modifications for code compliance.
a. Installation of new fully enclosed, externally operated, fused main line disconnect switch, with 4th wire ground, properly located in accordance with local law that can be locked in the open (off) position. b. Installation of new electrical conduit and power feeders between the load side of new main line disconnect switches and new elevator control equipment. c. Where there is an increase in HP of the elevator pump motor, Contractor shall conduct an investigation to determine if existing feeder wires and conduit / piping to the elevator machine room are adequate in size to supply the new pump motor. Where they are not adequate in size, or where power supply from the building
distribution panel is not large enough for feeder size / motor HP rating, Contractor shall include in their Base Bid proposal the cost to provide new building distribution electrical distribution supply connections, feeder wires and conduit / piping to
elevator machine room. d. Installation of battery lowering control interface provisions to interlock the mainline disconnect to prevent application of battery lowering operation when disconnect
switch is turned to the “off” position. Provide auxiliary contacts and associated wiring and hardware in the existing or new mainline disconnect switch enclosure as required per Code. e. Provide auxiliary power feeds with required distribution load center (circuit breaker panel) for intercommunication, CCTV systems, cab lighting or other specialty devices existing or to be provided by the Elevator Contractor.
1) Voltage shall be 120 VAC with one 15 Amp circuit breaker or fuse for lighting of each individual elevator car enclosure. 2) Voltage shall be 120 VAC with one 20 Amp circuit breaker or fuse for battery power lowering system. 3) Circuit breakers and/or fused disconnects shall be lockable in the “OFF”
position in accordance with applicable code.
f. The top surface of any setback or projection in the hoistway that measures 2” or more in width shall be beveled at an angle of not less than 75 degrees from
horizontal. Each bevel plate shall be constructed from prime painted 14 gauge cold-rolled steel and installed so as to conform with ASME A17.1 elevator safety code as modified by, and/or in addition to codes and standards accepted by the AHJ.
g. Provide machine room with a self-closing, self-locking fire-rated & fire-labeled access door. Locking means shall be spring-type arranged to permit the doors to be opened from the inside without a key.
h. Installation of new permanent lighting fixtures with protective guards and 110-volt
duplex GFI receptacles inside the machine room. Illumination shall be no less than 30 foot-candles at floor level. A light control switch shall be provided immediately adjacent to the machine room entrance door. Provide necessary receptacles as
required to supply power to auxiliary elevator equipment and/or remotely located monitors. i. Provide each elevator pit with a 110 volt GFI duplex receptacle and a permanent
lighting fixture equipped with protective guard. Illumination shall be no less than 10 foot-candles at pit floor level. A light control switch must be provided and so positioned as to be readily accessible from the pit entrance door or ladder. j. Provide the following signage, plates and tags:
1) Provide access doors to elevator machine room with sign that reada “ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM”. Letters shall be not less than 2” high. 2) Provide all required manufacturer data plates and installation-specific tags and signs of the types and styles containing information as required by applicable Codes and Standards as adopted and/or modified by the AHJ.
k. Where the pit extends more than 3 feet below the sill of the pit access door, provide a permanent fixed metal ladder.
1) Ladder shall extend no less than 48” above the sill of the access door. Handgrips shall extend from the ladder to a point no less than 48” above the sill of the access door where the ladder does not comply.
2) The rungs shall be a minimum of 16” wide. Where prevailing conditions prevent a 16” wide rung, the rung may be reduced to no less than 9”. 3) The rungs shall be spaced 12” on center.
4) A clear distance of no less than 4 ½” from the centerline of the rungs and handgrips to the nearest permanent object in back of the ladder shall be provided.
a) Where prevailing conditions prohibit the installation of the required ladder as specified above, the Elevator Contractor shall coordinate requirements necessary for compliance with the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
l. Provide a standard railing conforming to Code on the outside perimeter of the car top on all sides where the perpendicular distance between the edges of the car top and the adjacent hoistway enclosure exceeds 300 mm (12 in.) horizontal clearance or as otherwise required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Do not install top of car guard-rails where overhead / top of car clearance is limited. m. Provide necessary patching, repairing and installation of masonry and/or dry wall for smooth and legal elevator hoistways.
n. Modification of existing fire emergency control interface for automatic recall of the elevator through operation of the fire detection system. Provisions shall be made for primary, alternate and third-zone (fire-hat) designated fire recall landing with
connection contingent on Codes recognized by the local governing authority. The interfacing contacts shall be wired to an electrical junction box located inside each elevator machine room for connection to the elevator control systems by the Elevator
Contractor. Each wire shall be clearly labeled with its control function. Coordinate
the type of interface required for the specific elevator control apparatus with the
Elevator Contractor. o. Where sprinkler fire protective systems are provided inside any elevator hoistway, machine room or associated machinery space, provisions shall be made for the
disconnecting of the main line power supply from the affected elevator prior to activation. This means of disconnect shall be manually reset in accordance with code.
p. Sump Pumps - Provide sump pumps, oil separators and/or drains as required by code. Sumps in pits where provided, shall be covered. The cover shall be level with the pit floor so as not to produce a tripping hazard. All code required electrical and plumbing equipment required to operate these devices shall be provided. q. Install sump holes, sump pump and related piping / pump motors in each elevator pit as necessary to meet local AHJ Code requirements. Discharge piping shall be run to an approved drain system with oil separators as required. r. Subsequent to the contract execution, the Contractor shall perform a Violation search and review of all open Applications in conjunction with the filing procedure. Subsequently, any and all outstanding Violations and/or open Applications shall be indicated on the Request for Permit; and such outstanding Violations shall be
expunged and open Applications closed out as part of this filing procedure.
1) If requirements and/or work necessary to satisfy outstanding Violation or Applications are not included in the contracted scope of work, the Elevator
Contractor shall prepare an itemized listing with relative extra costs to cure the condition(s) and expunge and/or close out the Violation or Application for the Owners’ and Consultants’ review/approval prior to executing such work
procedures.
B. Work by Others / Owner
1. The following requirements shall be applicable based on prevailing conditions at the site of work and/or mandated modifications for code compliance.
a. Remove open-grill vent at top of elevator shaft and replace with a powered mechanically operated louver or “Bilco” type smoke hatch.
1) Louvered vent or smoke hatch is to be connected into a new smoke and / or heat detector located at top of shaft. Vent or smoke hatch is to remain closed during normal conditions and will only open when smoke and / or heat detector at top of shaft senses smoke / heat conditions and provides an output signal to the vent / smoke hatch. 2) Smoke and / or heat detectors are to be connected into the building Fire Alarm Control panel as required by Code. 3) Contractor shall provide 120 VAC, single phase power supply with related
piping and conduit to the top of the elevator shaft for motorized louver / smoke hatch and smoke / heat detectors. 4) All smoke ventilation provisions, including motorized louvers or smoke
hatches and fire control interfaces shall be installed and shall operate in accordance with local codes.
b. Installation of HVAC provisions inside the machine room so as to maintain ambient
temperature and humidity levels that are within the range specified by the microprocessor-control equipment manufacturers. c. Provide necessary telephone wiring with connection to local telephone service for
two-way voice emergency communications systems.
1) Terminate the telephone wiring in junction boxes or standard phone jack terminals in the machine room.
2) Coordinate the quantity and termination method of individual phone connections with the Elevator Contractor. 3) Identify each phone line for connection by the Elevator Contractor to the appropriate elevator device(s). 4) Telephone wiring, where required by applicable codes, shall be installed in conduit.
1.7 WARRANTY / MAINTENANCE SERVICES
A. Contract Close-Out, Guarantee and Warranties
1. Comply with the requirements of Division 01. 2. Guarantee and Warranties:
a. Warrant the equipment installed under these specifications against defects in
material and quality of installation and correct any defects not due to ordinary wear and tear or improper use of car which may develop within one year from the date each unit is completed and placed in permanent operation and accepted by the
Owner. b. This warrantee shall be written and issued at the completion of each unit prior to final payment.
B. Maintenance Coverage
1. The following maintenance coverage apply:
a. Long-Term Maintenance
1) Long-term full comprehensive maintenance services shall be provided in accordance with Owner’s Form of Maintenance Agreement issued with these documents. 2) Costs related to long-term maintenance shall be indicated on the bid form in the space provided.
1.8 ALLOWANCES / VALUE ENGINEERING ALTERNATE
A. Allowances
1. Carry the following allowances:
a. Cab Interior Remodel : $17,500 Material Only
2. The above allowances are exclusive of any handling charge, applicable sales and/or use
taxes. Wiring, installation and coordination of allowance items shall be included in the base contract. 3. Contractor shall include three (3) days team labor in their base bid cost for cab interior
installation.
B. Alternates
1. Value Engineering Alternate
a. It is understood that the base specification reflects minimum standards. The above Value Engineering Alternate allows individual contractors to suggest special performance criteria which may be of interest to the Owner and may reflect a degree of quality above the requirements of the base specification. b. Voluntary alternate prices may be acceptable as a deviation from, not a substitution for, the basis of bid work of this bid package. c. In order to submit a voluntary alternate, the following must be provided at the time of the bid.
1) A complete bid reflecting the requirements of the base specification. 2) All alternates must be accompanied with pertinent data, technical documentation and reference/installation for review.
3) Along with the pricing for voluntary alternates submit the maintenance prices for each.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A. Elevator – PE1
1. Quantity One (1) Hydraulic elevator with cantilevered hole-less jack unit.
2. Type Passenger 3. Capacity (lbs) 2,000 4. Speed (fpm) 125
5. Travel in Feet Existing 6. Number of Landings Three (3) @ B, 1, 2 7. Number of Openings Three (3) @ B, 1, 2
8. Front Opening All 9. Rear Opening None 10. Operation Simplex selective collective 11. Control AC for hydraulics 12. Fireman’s Control Phase I and II 13. Number of Push Button Risers One (1)
14. Platform Size Existing 15. Guide Rails Steel tees – Reuse 16. Buffers Spring - Reuse
17. Cab $17,500 interior remodel allowance
18. Entrance Size 3’-0” wide x 7’-0” high 19. Door Operation Single speed side opening 20. Machine Type Hydraulic pump
21. Pump Location Adjacent at Basement 22. Power Supply 240 – 3 – 60 (Contractor to Verify)
2.2 MANUFACTURERS
A. Pre-Approved Equipment Manufacturers
1. The following manufacturer’s equipment and materials have been pre-approved for use on this project. 2. Other equipment not specifically mentioned shall be considered for approval on an individual basis. 3. Certain Original Equipment Manufacturers equipment is acceptable unless otherwise specified.
a. Controller - Motion Control Engineering MCE 2000, GAL Galaxy, Smartrise Elevators SRH, Elevator Controls of California (ECC) Pixel, b. Tracks, Hangers, Interlocks and Door Operators - G.A.L., ECI. c. Fixtures - G.A.L., Adams, EPCO, Monitor, E-Motive USA, C.E. Electronics,
Innovation, PTL, MAD, National. d. Door Protective Device - Janus, Adams, G.A.L., T.L. Jones, Tri-Tronics. e. Cabs and Entrances/Entrance Door Panels - Accurate Elevator Door Corp, CEC
Elevator Cab, EDI/ECI, Elite Elevator Cab, National Cab & Door, Tyler, Velis, Gunderlin, Premier, Prestige, Regency, Columbia Elevator Products, United Cabs. f. Motors - Imperial Electric, General Electric, Baldor, Reuland Electric.
g. Battery Lowering Systems - MCE, Reynolds & Reynolds Electronics. h. Electrical Traveling Cables - Draka, James Monroe i. Hydraulic Systems/Components - Canton, ECS Corporation, Elevator Equipment Corporation, Mongrain Vertical Transport (MVT), MEI, Schumacher. j. Guide Shoes/Rollers – ELSCO, G.A.L. k. Intercommunications/Telephones - Webb Electronics, K-Tec, Ring, Wurtec, Janus, approved equal.
2.3 CONTROL FEATURES / OPERATION
A. Motion Control
1. Smooth stepless acceleration and deceleration of the elevator car shall be provided in either direction of travel during both single and multiple floor runs.
2. Use digital logic to calculate optimum acceleration and deceleration patterns during each run. 3. Acceleration, deceleration, jerk, maximum velocity, leveling accuracy and elapsed flight time, for a typical elevator one floor run, shall not exceed values as further specified.
B. Simplex Selective Collective Operation
1. Provide simplex selective collective operation from a riser of hall push button stations.
2. The registration of one or more car calls shall dispatch the car to the selected floors.
a. The car shall also respond to registered hall calls in the same direction of travel. b. Car and hall calls shall be canceled when answered.
3. Stops in response to calls that are registered in either the car or hall push button stations shall occur in the natural order of progression in which the floors are encountered, depending on the direction of car travel, and irrespective of the order in which calls are
registered. 4. When the car has responded to the highest or lowest call, and calls are registered for the opposite direction, the car shall reverse direction automatically and respond to those registered calls. 5. When the car arrives at its last stop and reverses direction of travel, all previously registered car calls shall be automatically cancelled. 6. When the car arrives at a landing where both up and down hall calls are registered, it will answer the call in the direction of travel.
a. After a pre-determined delay, if no car call is registered, the car shall respond to calls registered for the opposite direction. Car doors shall close immediately, re-open and respond to the call for the opposite direction.
b. Hall lantern operation shall always correspond to direction of service.
7. When an empty car reverses direction at a landing with no hall calls, the doors shall not open and the hall lantern shall not operate.
8. If the car has no car calls registered and arrives at a floor where both up and down hall calls have been registered, the car shall respond to the hall call corresponding to the last direction of car travel. If, after making its stop, a car call is not registered and no other hall calls
exist ahead of the car corresponding to its original direction of travel, the doors shall close and immediately reopen in response to the hall call for the opposite direction. 9. The car shall maintain its original direction at each stop until the doors are fully closed to permit a passenger to register a car call before the car reverses its direction of travel.
C. Independent Service Operation
1. The car operating station shall be equipped with a key-operated switch labeled “IND SER”. 2. Locate the switch in the locked access compartment. 3. When placed in the “on” position the following shall occur:
a. Existing hall call registrations shall extinguish and hall buttons shall remain inoperative as an indication to passengers that there is no elevator service.
4. During Independent Service Operation, the elevator doors shall remain open at any landing
until the door close or a car call push button is pressed and maintained until the doors are fully closed. 5. If more than one (1) car call is registered, all registered car calls shall extinguish when the elevator stops in response to the first call. 6. Fire Emergency Recall shall automatically override Independent Service Operation and engage Phase I - Fire Emergency Recall Operation following a period of approximately
forty-five (45) seconds.
D. Inspection Service Operation
1. Provide a key operated switch in the main car operating panel that, when turned to the ‘ON’ position, shall cause the elevator to be removed from service and placed in Inspection Service Operation.
2. Limited operation of the car shall be provided through pressing the Attendant Service up and down push buttons (if provided) or the highest or lowest car call push buttons (if up and down buttons are not provided) in the main car operating panel only.
3. The car shall move at a speed not to exceed 150 feet per minute (0.75 meters per second) as per code with both the hall and car door panels in the closed and locked position. 4. The Inspection Service switch shall be keyed differently than other typical keys used in the operation of the elevator. Keying shall be in accordance with Security Group Classifications as required by applicable code. 5. The top of the elevator car shall be equipped with a control for limited operation of the car during repairs, maintenance and inspection conducted in the hoistway. The transfer of control to the top of car operating device shall cause that device to be the sole means of control for the elevator.
a. Visual and audible indication shall be provided on the top of the car when Firefighters’ Emergency Operation is initiated.
6. Power door operating equipment shall be rendered inoperative while the car is being operated in the Inspection Service mode with the exception of power closing of the door. The control system shall maintain closing power on the door while the elevator is moving
under Inspection Service Operation. 7. The in-car Inspection Service switch shall be rendered ineffective when the top of car inspection control is activated.
8. Machine Room Inspection Operation and Inspection Operation with open door circuits shall be provided in accordance with A17.1 Safety Code, as modified and adopted, where required or allowed by the AHJ.
E. Hoistway Access Operation
1. Provisions shall be made to allow access to the hoistway through the use of hoistway access switches. 2. Operating the access switch shall permit the car to move at a speed not to exceed 150 feet per minute (0.75 meters per second) as per code with the hall and car doors in the open position to obtain access to the top of the car or climb-in pit. 3. The car shall automatically stop motion when the car top is level with the hoistway door sill for access to top of car.
4. The access key switch(es) shall be keyed differently than other typical keys used in the operation of the elevator. Keying shall be in accordance with Security Group Classifications as required by applicable code. 5. Access operation shall be disabled when top of car inspection operation is in effect.
F. Firefighters’ Emergency Operation
1. Phase I Emergency Recall Operation shall be provided for each car in accordance with
ASME A17.1 code as modified under the applicable local or State law.
2. Each main or auxiliary car operating station shall be provided with an indicator light and
warning buzzer, each of which shall become activated whenever Phase I Operation is engaged.
a. The warning buzzer shall cease to function once the car has completed the recall
sequence and is positioned at the designated recall landing. b. The indicator light shall remain illuminated as long as Phase I Operation is activated.
3. A three-position, key-operated switch shall be provided on the designated recall landing to
manually activate Phase I Operation.
a. When activated, Phase I Operation shall be arranged so that in order to reset normal service, all cars must first be returned to the designated recall landing, after which the Phase I key-switch must be turned to the “OFF” position.
4. A standardized Fire Recall Key shall be used where required by the codes and standards applicable to the AHJ.
a. The “Standardized Fire Recall Key” shall apply to both Phase I and Phase II Operation.
5. Phase II Emergency Recall In-Car Operation shall be provided for each car in accordance with ASME A17.1 code as modified under local or State law. 6. Locate controls required for Phase II In-Car Operation in a locked access cabinet in the
main car operating panel.
a. The cover of the locked access panel shall be engraved as required by local or State law.
b. The locked access panel shall contain:
1) Phase II key switch. 2) Fire indicator light.
3) Call cancel push button. 4) Door open push button. 5) Door close push button. 6) Run/Stop switch. 7) Other devices as may be required by local law.
c. Engrave the Firefighters’ Service operating Instructions on the inside of the locked cabinet door.
G. Elevator Safety Requirements for Seismic Zones
1. Guarding of equipment and signaling devices shall meet the requirements of ASME A17.1 as may be modified by the AHJ. 2. Guide rails, guide rail supports and their fastenings shall meet requirements for the seismic
zone. 3. Provide a safety valve in the oil supply line as close as possible to the cylinders to stop and hold the elevator with rated load when the oil flow rate exceeds the oil flow rate required for the operating speed in the “down” direction, but before it reaches 125% of the down speed oil flow rate.
4. Equip the pump unit with required supports to prevent displacement.
H. Floor Lockout Feature / Keyless Security System / Car Only
1. Provide a complete car call push button security access system for all landings, except the main floor egress, interfaced with primary dispatch signaling for automatic home landing
at a designated floor. 2. The system shall utilize a programmable, coded numerical touch pad to enable a corresponding car station push button that would allow a passenger to register a specific
call. 3. The security system shall be activated via a keyed switch located in the car operating panel and/or a controller timing device that would initiate the security function(s) during selected or predetermined hours as directed by the Owner. 4. The system shall allow programming by authorized personnel (i.e., code changes, deletion of individual access codes per landing, additional codes, etc.). 5. Locate the touch pad in accordance with applicable ADA or handicapped regulations in the car operating panel fixture. 6. Design and interface security control with primary control signaling for Firefighters’ Service or other emergency control override features per local law.
I. Low Oil Protection and Protective Device
1. Provide low oil protection operation and appropriate device(s) that will discontinue operation of the hydraulic elevator pump when:
a. The elevator stalls due to a low oil condition.
b. Fails to reach the landing in the up direction.
2. Pressure Switch:
a. Where the top of the cylinder head is above the top of the tank, provide a pressure
switch between the cylinder and the valve which shall be activated by the loss of pressure at the top of the cylinder, and control the operation of the elevator as required by Code.
3. Provide an additional protective device that shall automatically return the elevator to the bottom landing, open the door and shut down the system. 4. The protective device shall be an integral part of the control system.
J. Hydraulic Auto Lowering
1. Provide automatic battery powered lowering feature for the hydraulic elevator.
a. In the case of normal power outage, the elevator shall be automatically lowered to the Main Lobby level. b. The door shall open automatically to discharge passengers.
c. The elevator shall remain parked with its door closed and door open button operative until normal power is restored.
2. The control panel shall be located in the machine room or be an integral part of the control system.
a. It shall include necessary batteries, solid-state controls, charger, monitor lights and
a test button. b. It shall be fed by a 120 volt, 20 Ampere branch circuit from the emergency power source located in the elevator machine room.
3. Provide necessary circuitry within the controller to determine the difference between an “intentional” loss of power and an “actual” loss of power in order to prevent operation of the auto lowering unit when the main line disconnect has been opened for elevator
servicing. 4. Provide necessary terminals for connection to an auxiliary switch in main line disconnect provided by others.
K. Door Operation
1. Car and hoistway doors shall be arranged to operate in unison without excessive noise or slamming in either direction of travel.
a. Door opening speeds of two (2) feet per second shall be provided in conjunction with closing speeds of 1.0 feet per second in accordance with governing code. b. Door operation shall commence as the car stops level at the floor and the machine brake is applied. Pre-door opening shall not be permitted.
2. Where the hoistway door and the car door are mechanically coupled, the kinetic energy of
the closing door system shall be based upon the sum of the hoistway and the car door weights, as well as all parts rigidly connected thereto, including the rotational inertia effects of the door operator and the connecting transmission to the door panels.
3. The force necessary to prevent closing of the car and hoistway door from rest shall not exceed 30 lbf. This force shall be measured on the leading edge of the door with the door at any point between one third and two thirds of its travel.
4. Door open and door close time shall be measured between the moment car door operation in either direction begins and the instant at which that cycle is completed. 5. When responding to either a car or corridor call, the amount of time that the elevator door remains stationary in the open position shall be adjustable up to sixty (60) seconds.
a. Door open dwell time for a corridor call shall be separate of that for a car call, and in both cases, dwell time shall be canceled whenever the car door protection device is momentarily interrupted by passenger transfers, followed by a reduced door open dwell time of approximately one (1) second (adjustable) after the door protection device is cleared of obstructions.
6. The operation of the door protective device by physical contact (mechanical safety-edge) or the interruption of one or more infrared light beams (dual or multi-beam non-contact)
during the close cycle shall cause the immediate reversing of the doors to the full open position. 7. The door closing cycle shall be arranged so that, in the event the door protective devices become continually obstructed after the normal door open dwell time has expired, and following a time interval of approximately thirty (30) seconds (adjustable), a warning tone shall sound and the door closing cycle shall commence at reduced speed and torque per
applicable Code requirements. 8. Each car operating station shall be provided with a “door open” and “door close” push button.
a. Pressure on the “door open” button shall cause doors in the full open position to
remain so and doors engaged in the close cycle to reverse direction and assume the full open position so long as pressure remains applied to the button. b. The “door open” buttons shall also control the open cycle during Phase II -
Emergency In-car Operation. c. The “door close” push button shall function on Independent Service, Attendant Service and Phase II - Emergency In-car Operation as well as during normal
automatic operations.
9. Repeated attempts by the power door operator to open or close the door at any landing shall be monitored by the control system.
a. In the event the door fails to cycle properly after a preset (adjustable) number of attempts, the car shall either travel to the next stop or remove itself from service, depending upon whether the malfunction is in the open or close cycle.
10. Each hoistway door shall be provided with an automatic self-closing mechanism arranged so that the door shall close and lock if the car should leave the landing while the hoistway door is unlocked. 11. Car doors shall be arranged to prevent their being manually opened from inside the car unless the elevator is positioned within a floor landing zone.
2.4 MACHINE ROOM EQUIPMENT
A. Control Equipment
1. Provide a microprocessor-based elevator control system.
2. Digital logic shall calculate optimum acceleration, deceleration and velocity patterns for the car to follow during each run. 3. Closed-loop distance and velocity feedback shall monitor the actual performance of the
elevator car with the desired speed profile. 4. System operating software shall be stored in non-volatile memory.
a. Elevator control relays, contactors, switches, capacitors, resistors, fuses, circuit breakers, overload relays, power supplies, circuit boards, static motor drive units, wiring terminal blocks and related components shall be totally enclosed inside a free-standing metal cabinet with hinged access doors. b. The motor drive may be located in its own cabinet where the physical size of the drive prohibits installation within the elevator signal controller cabinet. c. Mechanical ventilation of the cabinet shall be provided and shall be adequate to dispose of the full load heat losses without exceeding 40º C (104º F) ambient temperature.
1) Control equipment cabinets shall be provided with forced air ventilation to prevent overheating of the electrical components housed therein.
d. All electrical wiring inside the control equipment cabinet shall be performed in a neat manner with field wiring terminated at stud blocks provided inside the control cabinet.
e. Each wiring terminal shall be clearly identified according to the nomenclature used
on the “as built” wiring diagrams. No more than two (2) field wires may be connected to any single terminal stud. f. Spare wires shall be tagged according to their point of termination, bundled, and
placed at the bottom of the control equipment cabinet. g. Each electrical component within the cabinet shall be permanently identified with symbols, identical to those used on the “as-built” wiring diagrams.
h. A data plate that indicates the edition of the Code in effect at the time of installation and/or alteration shall be provided in accordance with applicable code and requirements of ASME A17.1 Code. The data plate shall be in plain view and securely attached on the mainline disconnect or on the controller. i. Control equipment shall comply with requirements of all applicable Sections of the ASME A17.1 Code as approved and adopted by the AHJ. j. The manufacturer’s standard on-board “LCD” display shall be incorporated on the main processor board and/or otherwise incorporated in the controller cabinet. The “LCD” shall be capable of providing alpha-numeric characters to view the operational status of the elevator and/or group functions depending on the application. The display shall provide the user with necessary information for
troubleshooting and reprogramming of the basic system parameters.
1) Where the “LCD” is not an integral part of the controller and troubleshooting/reprogramming requires the use of a separate tool, the tool
shall be maintained in the machine room and accessible to service personnel. This tool, along with all technical documentation for the correct use of the tool, shall remain the property of the Owner.
2) Password protection of critical programming features is required to prevent accidental changes to life-safety and other non-typical control settings. 3) Where a separate dispatch or group control panel is provided, a separate “LCD” display shall be provided to view group functions.
B. Equipment Isolation
1. Provide sound reducing vibration isolation elements at all support points of elevator controller and pump unit. 2. The elements for controllers and pump units shall be similar to double deflection neoprene-in-shear mounts, as manufactured by Mason Industries, Type ND, with 0.35” static deflection under design load ratings. 3. All bolts through isolation elements, where necessary, are to incorporate resilient washers
and bushings.
C. Sound Reducing Protection
1. When operating in accordance with plans and specifications, the elevator equipment shall not generate noise levels in excess of NC-40 in occupied tenant spaces and shall be free of pure tones.
a. For the purpose of this specification, a pure tone shall be defined as a sound level in
any one-third octave band which is greater than 5 dB above both adjacent one-third octave bands, in the range 45 to 11,200 Hz.
2. Provide the following treatments as a minimum.
a. Mount sound insulating panels, manufactured of reinforced 16 gauge steel panels
with a 1" thick 1-1/2 lbs. core of fiberglass affixed to interior, on all four open sides of the power unit frame to isolate airborne noise from belt driven motor-pump assembly.
b. Install a minimum of two sound isolating couplings in the oil line in the machine room between pump and jack.
1) Each coupling shall consist of two (2) machined flanges separated by two (2)
neoprene seals to absorb vibration and to positively prevent metal-to-metal contact in the oil line. 2) Build coupling in such a manner that they will be absolutely blow-out proof.
c. Install an oil-hydraulic muffler in oil line near power unit.
1) The mufflers contain pulsation absorbing material inserted in a blow-out proof housing. 2) Rubber hose without blow-out proof features will not be acceptable.
d. Provide sound reducing vibration isolation elements at all support points of elevator controllers and pump units.
1) The elements shall be similar to double deflection neoprene-in-shear mounts, as manufactured by Mason Industries.
2) All bolts through isolation elements, where necessary, are to incorporate resilient washers and bushings.
e. Locate the power unit at least 1" from any walls.
f. Use flexible conduit with ground wire for pump unit connections.
D. Hydraulic Power Unit / Motor
1. Provide a self-contained power unit which includes:
a. Structural steel outer base b. Tank support c. Oil tight drip pan d. Floating inner base to prevent metallic contact for mounting the motor pump assembly. e. Sound isolation panels to enclose the unit and reduce airborne noise.
2. Provide a reinforced overhead oil reservoir with a tight fitting tank over the oil control unit which includes:
a. An oil fill strainer with air filter b. An oil level gauge assembly c. A self-cleaning strainer in the suction line.
3. The pump shall be for oil hydraulic elevator service with positive displacement screw type design for steady discharge with minimum vibration. 4. The drive shall be by multiple V-Belts and sheaves or directly driven by a submersible pump depending on the HP requirements of the system.
a. The use of submersible pumps having more than a 40 HP motor is unacceptable.
5. Pump drive motor control shall utilize solid state motor starter circuitry to provide reduced current starting and maximum protection of the motor. 6. The oil control unit shall be of the manufacturer’s own design and shall include solid state
motor starter technology or variable frequency motor control as well as relief, safety check valves and an electronic modulated oil control valve. The electronic valve shall:
a. Provide continuous short travel curve, independent of load and temperature.
b. Provide smooth acceleration and deceleration regardless of the load. c. Maintain velocity control over a wide range of oil temperatures. d. Allow the manual lowering of the elevator car in event of power failure and for use in servicing and adjusting the elevator mechanism. e. Design the tank shut-off valve for isolating oil in the power unit tank to ensure each of servicing and adjusting the elevator mechanism without removing oil from the tank.
7. Manufacture the unit to operate under 700 psi (for submersible units) working pressure. 8. Provide a thermostatically controlled heater in the oil tank to maintain proper operating oil temperature.
E. Hydraulic Piping
1. Provide all necessary pipes and fittings to connect the power unit to the jack.
a. Use minimum Schedule 80 steel pipe. b. Provide a shut off valve in the machine room for maintenance service.
2. Where flexible hose and fitting assemblies, and flexible couplings are used for hydraulic connections, flexible hose and fitting assemblies shall:
a. Not be installed within the hoistway, nor project into or through any wall.
b. Installation shall be accomplished without introducing twist in the hose, and shall conform with the minimum bending radius of SAE 100 R2 type, high pressure, steel wire reinforced, rubber covered hydraulic hose specified in SAE J517. c. Have a bursting strength sufficient to withstand not less than 10 times the working pressure. d. Be permanently marked indicating:
1) Manufacturer of the hose and fittings 2) Type of hose and fitting 3) Minimum factory test pressure 4) Minimum bending radius of the hose 5) Date of installation
6) Inspection procedure 7) Name of elevator contractor
F. Hydraulic Mainline Oil Strainer
1. Provide a mainline hydraulic oil strainer of the self-cleaning, compact type, equipped with a 40 mesh element and installed in the oil line.
2. Design the strainer for maximum system working pressure.
2.5 HOISTWAY EQUIPMENT
A. Guide Rails / Inserts / Brackets (Reuse)
1. Car guide rails, fish plates, rail brackets, backing support and related attachments shall be
inspected to determine if unfavorable conditions exist that diminish the structural integrity of any component.
a. In the event substandard conditions are disclosed by means of this inspection, the
Contractor shall immediately inform the Consultant as to the exact nature of said problems and then undertake whatever repairs and/or replacements the Consultant may deem appropriate to remedy the situation.
2. Each stack of guide rails shall be individually examined to determine if excessive compression has occurred from building settlement.
a. In the event such conditions are found to exist, each affected stack shall be cut off enough to relieve pressure. b. Jacking bolts shall be provided underneath each stack of both car and counterweight guide rails.
3. Each stack of guide rails shall be realigned so that total deviation from plumb in any direction does not exceed 1/8” over the entire length of the hoistway and that DBG
measurements never vary more than .030”. 4. As required, car guide rails joints shall be individually filled, filed and sanded in order to eliminate minor variations in adjoining machined surfaces.
B. Roller Guides
1. Provide roller guide shoes with adjustable mounting base, rigidly bolted to the top and bottom of each side of the car and counterweight frame.
a. Roller guides shall consist of a set of sound reducing neoprene or polyurethane wheels in precision bearings held in contact with the three finished rail surfaces by adjustable stabilizing springs. b. The bearings shall be sealed or provided with grease fittings for lubrication. c. Equip roller guides with adjustable stops to control postwise float. d. Fit the top car roller guides with galvanized, painted or powder coated steel guards.
2. Approved applications and manufacturers:
a. ELSCO Model B
C. Electrical Conduit / Wiring / Traveling Cable
1. Electrical wiring shall be provided.
a. All wiring shall be stranded copper conductors, manufactured in compliance with
ANSI/ASTM B174-71 and UL 62 requirements, and polyvinyl chloride insulation
complying with ETT requirements of UL 62 and Article 400 of the National Electric
Code. b. Electrical wiring provided for hoistway interlock shall be of a flame retardant type, capable of withstanding temperatures of at least 392 degrees Fahrenheit. Conductors
shall be Type SF or equivalent. c. Each run of electrical conduit or duct shall contain no less than 10% spare wires and, in any case, no fewer than two (2) spare wires.
d. Crimp-on type wire terminals shall be used where possible.
2. Traveling cable shall be provided.
a. Each traveling cable shall be provided with a flame and water resistant polyvinyl chloride jacket. b. Electrical wiring shall consist of stranded copper conductors, manufactured in compliance with ANSI/ASTM B174-71 and UL 62 requirements, and polyvinyl chloride insulation complying with ETT requirements of UL 62 and Article 400 of the National Electric Code. c. Each traveling cable shall contain no less than 10% spare wires. d. Traveling cable exceeding 100’ in length shall be provided with a steel wire rope support strand from which the cable shall be suspended.
e. Traveling cable must be contained within an approved electrical conduit to within 6’ of the final suspension point in the hoistway. f. Each traveling cable shall be arranged to provide no fewer than six (6) individually
shielded pairs of 20 gauge wire and arranged to contain no less than one (1) coaxial cable for CCTV remote monitoring. g. Traveling cable conductors that terminate at a hoistway center box shall be
connected to stud blocks provided for that purpose.
1) Each wiring terminal shall be clearly identified by its nomenclature as shown on the “as built” wiring diagrams and solderless, crimp-on type wire terminals shall be used where possible.
h. The attachment of a traveling cable to the underside of the elevator car shall be performed so that a minimum loop diameter of 30x the cable diameter is provided. i. Pre-hang the cables for at least 24 hours with ends suitably weighted to eliminate twisting during operation.
3. Rigidly supported EMT conduit, flexible metal conduit and galvanized steel trough shall be utilized throughout the hoistway.
a. Both EMT and flexible conduit shall be connected on either end by use of
compression fittings and secured in place with metal clamps sized in accordance with the diameter of conduit utilized.
1) Wire or plastic wire ty-raps shall not constitute an acceptable means of fastening.
b. The use of flexible metal conduit shall be limited to runs not greater than 3’ in length. c. All abandoned or unused electrical conduit shall be removed from the hoistway.
d. Existing conduit and wiring duct may be reused if suitable for the application.
1) Reuse of existing conduit/duct shall be at the discretion of the Consultant.
D. Normal and Final Terminal Stopping Devices
1. Provide normal terminal stopping devices to stop the car automatically from any speed obtained under normal operation within the top and bottom overtravel, independent of the
operating devices, final terminal stopping device and the buffers. 2. Provide final terminal stopping devices to stop the car [and counterweight] automatically from the speed specified within the top clearance and bottom overtravel.
3. The terminal stopping devices shall have rollers with rubber or other approved composition tread to provide silent operation when actuated by the cam fixed to the top of the car.
a. Terminal stopping devices that are not mechanically operated (i.e.: magnetic proximity) shall be provided by the manufacturer of the control equipment, intended for use as a terminal limit, and designed for reliable operation in the hoistway environment.
4. Final terminal limits shall be pinned so as to prevent movement after final adjustment where required by the AHJ.
2.6 PIT EQUIPMENT
A. Car Buffer (Reuse)
1. Existing car buffers shall be reused.
a. Pit channels, related supports and fastenings shall be inspected for damage and to determine if the structural integrity of any component is diminished by the affects of rust or other unfavorable conditions.
1) In the event defects are found, the Contractor shall immediately inform the Consultant and undertake whatever repair and/or replacement the Consultant may deem appropriate.
b. Surface rust shall be removed from all reused components. c. Provide a permanent buffer marking plate which indicates the manufacturer's name, identification number, rated impact speed and stroke. d. The buffer shall undergo testing in accordance with ASME A17.1 Code as modified by, and/or in addition to codes and standards accepted by the AHJ.
B. Jack Unit (Reuse)
1. The existing jack shall be reused. 2. The jack shall undergo the following work:
a. Check plunger for smooth surface and eliminate burrs where necessary. b. Verify plunger sections are securely attached with minimum seam. c. Check stop-ring for proper fit.
d. Renew internal babbitt-lined, guide bearing, packing or seals where necessary. e. Clean drip ring around cylinder top to provide adequate drainage.
f. Check mounting hardware and welds where applicable.
g. Check secure attachment of head. h. Remove rust and apply rust inhibiting paint.
3. Perform static load test of the jack unit to determine if there are any failures of the cylinder
wall.
C. Scavenger Pump
1. Provide a positive displacement, rotary type pump for the hydraulic elevator.
a. The pump shall have a 1/3 HP motor capable of pumping 100 ft. vertically. b. The pump shall be self-priming and self-lubricating. c. The pump shall be equipped with a 100 mesh screen strainer. d. The pump housing shall be constructed of brass with stainless steel internal parts, and shall have a 3.5-gallon reservoir.
2. Mount oil return pump off the pit floor and connect it to the jack unit and the oil tank with copper tubing.
D. Hydraulic Check Valve
1. A check valve shall be provided and installed so that it will hold the elevator with rated load at any point when the pump stops and the down valves are closed or the maintained pressure drops below the minimum operating pressure.
E. Overspeed (Rupture) Valve
1. An overspeed valve shall be provided and installed so that it will cause the flow of oil from the hydraulic jack through the pressure piping to cease when such flow exceeds a preset
value relative to car speed in accordance with applicable codes.
F. Pit Stop Switch
1. Where pit depth does not exceed 67”, each elevator pit shall be provided with a push/pull
or toggle switch that is conspicuously designated “EMERGENCY STOP” and located so as to be readily accessible from the hoistway entrance on the lowest landing served at a height of approximately 18” above the floor.
a. This switch shall be arranged to prevent the application of power to the hoist motor and machine brake when placed in the “OFF” position.
2.7 HOISTWAY ENTRANCES
A. Hoistway Entrances (Reuse)
1. Hoistway entrance sills, sill supports, entrance frames, headers and header supports shall be reused and refurbished.
a. Provide 14-gauge steel fascia plates that extend at least the full width of the door and be secured at hanger support and sill with oval head machine screws.
1) Reinforce fascia to allow not more than ½” of deflection.
2) Provide fascia plates where the clearance between the edge of the loading side of the platform and the inside face of the hoistway enclosure exceeds the code allowed clearance.
b. Provide 14-gauge steel toe guards that extend 12” below any sill not protected by fascia.
1) The toe guards shall extend the full width of the door and shall return to the
hoistway wall at a 15-degree angle and be firmly fastened.
c. Remove oil, dirt and impurities on new and existing apparatus and give a factory coat of rust inhibitive paint to all exposed surfaces of struts, hanger supports, covers, fascias, toe guards, dust covers and other ferrous metal.
B. Slide Type Hoistway Door / New in Existing Frame
1. Provide a new elevator hoistway entrance door reusing existing entrance frame. 2. Each new door shall be as follows:
a. Hollow metal construction b. 1-1/2-hour fire-rated test approved with required label c. Manufactured of cold rolled furniture steel d. Flush design both sides
e. Rigidly reinforced f. Sound deadened
3. Where conditions warrant, and where otherwise required by code, equip all hoistway
landing doors with one-piece full height non-vision wings of material and finish to match hall side of door panels. 4. Provide each door panel with two removable laminated plastic composition guides,
arranged to run in existing sill grooves with a minimum clearance.
a. The guide mounting shall permit their replacement without removing the door from the hangers. b. A steel fire stop shall be enclosed in each guide.
5. Provide a special key so that an authorized person can open any landing door when the car is elsewhere.
a. The key hole shall be not less than 3/8” in diameter and shall be fitted with a stainless steel or bronze ferrule to match related equipment.
6. Finish all door panels in baked enamel finish in color selected by the Owner. 7. Where conditions require, provide necessary new masonry around existing entrance frames to maintain fire rating. Painting or other wall surface decorating will be by Others.
C. Tracks / Hangers / Closers / Interlocks (Reuse)
1. The existing hoistway door hangers, tracks and interlocks shall be reused and rehabilitated.
2. Roller/hanger assemblies, consisting of the roller and eccentric, shall be cleaned, degreased
and adjusted for proper operation. 3. Up-thrust shall be minimized through adjustment of the eccentric roller. 4. Worn rollers and eccentrics shall be replaced where needed.
5. Thoroughly clean the track of all dirt and grease accumulations to provide a smooth surface.
a. Where track liners are employed, new liners shall be provided.
6. The interlock shall be dissembled and checked for contact wear.
a. Worn contacts shall be replaced as required. b. The interlock wiring shall be replaced with new. c. The entire assembly shall be adjusted and checked for proper operation.
7. Closers at each entrance shall be cleaned and pivot pins lubricated. Worn and/or defective sill closers as well as noisy spirators shall be replaced as required to maintain self-closing of the hoistway doors should the elevator leave the floor for any reason with the car door open. 8. Where applicable, each hoistway door interlock assembly shall be provided with an emergency release mechanism utilizing manufacturers’ standard type access key at all landings served.
a. Drill each hoistway door to accommodate manufacturers standard lock release key and install escutcheon.
1) Escutcheon shall be brushed stainless steel to match door panels where
required. 2) Aluminum shall be provided at all other typical floors.
D. Hoistway Door Bottom Guides / Safety Retainers
1. The bottom of each side sliding type hoistway door panel shall be equipped with a minimum of two (2) guiding members.
a. Metal mounting angles shall be secured to the integral panel frame structure; and when conditions warrant, additional external metal support plates or angles shall be installed to ensure the integrity of the panel frame is not compromised. b. Guides shall be manufactured of low friction non-metal material with sufficient strength to withstand forces placed on door panels per ASME A17.1 Standards. c. Each guide assembly shall incorporate a steel wear indicator and be so designed to permit sliding member replacements without removal of door panel(s) from top hanger devices. d. Panels shall be hung with a maximum vertical clearance of 3/8 inch between top of
sill and bottom of panel and the guide shall engage the sill groove by not less than 1/4 inch.
2. The bottom of each side sliding type hoistway door panel shall be equipped with a guiding member safety retainer to prevent displacement in the event of primary guide means failure.
a. A metal reinforcement (12 gauge stainless or galvanized steel) shall be installed
between the two (2) primary guiding members (a.k.a. “Z” bracket). b. The reinforcement shall be designed with a minimum length of 8 inches or the maximum possible length that will fit between the primary members and a minimum
overall height of 2.5 inches secured on the internal face of the door panel. (Hoistway side) c. The retainer shall be set with the supplemental safety angle 3/8 inch into the
corresponding sill groove; and be capable of preventing displacement of the panel no more than 3/4 inch with an applied force of 1125 lbf at right angles over an area 12 inches x 12 inches at the approximate center of the door panel.
2.8 CAR EQUIPMENT / FRAME
A. Car Frame (Reuse)
1. The existing car frame assembly shall be refurbished to as new condition and reused. 2. Individual car frame members, platform isolation framework, door operator support structure, related bracing and hardware shall be inspected for any indication of damage or distortion.
a. Where damage is detected, the Contractor shall immediately inform the Consultant and then undertake corrective action deemed appropriate by the Consultant to
remedy the condition.
3. Provide new elastomer isolation pads for all existing platforms where pads are presently installed.
4. The car frame, door operator support and related bracing shall be modified or reconfigured as necessary in order to accommodate new cab enclosure and/or master door operating equipment specified herein.
B. Car Platform (Reuse)
1. The existing platform shall be modified to accommodate the new apparatus specified herein.
a. Where necessary, the underside of platform shall be refurbished and treated with fire-rated material. b. Top of platform shall be refurbished with a marine grade plywood set to receive new finished floor covering as selected by Owner.
C. Automatic Leveling / Releveling / Positioning Device
1. Equip the elevator with a floor leveling device which shall automatically bring the car to a stop within 1/4” of any floor for which a stop has been initiated regardless of load or direction of travel.
2. This device shall also provide for releveling which shall be arranged to automatically return the elevator to the floor in the event the elevator should move below or above floor level in excess of 1/4”. 3. This device shall be operative at all floors served and whether the hoistway or car door is open or closed provided there is no interruption of power to the elevator.
4. A positioning device shall be part of the controller microprocessor systems.
a. Position determination in the hoistway may be through fixed tape in the hoistway or by sensors fitted on each driving machine to encode and store car movement. b. Design the mechanical features and electrical circuits to permit accurate control and
rapid acceleration and retardation without discomfort.
5. Where there are consecutive floors/stops that are short stops, the system shall be capable of distinguishing between the two landing zones without error.
6. All equipment and logic required for leveling system to properly function with short stops shall be included.
D. Top-of-Car Inspection Operating Station
1. An inspection operating station shall be provided on top of the elevator car. 2. This station shall be installed so that the controls are plainly visible and readily accessible from the hoistway entrance without stepping on the car. 3. When the station is operational, all operating devices in the car shall be inoperative. 4. Provide the following control devices and features:
a. A push/pull or toggle switch designated “EMERGENCY STOP” shall be arranged so as to prevent the application of power to the hoist motor or machine brake when in the “off” position.
b. A toggle switch designated “INSPECTION” and “NORMAL” to activate the top of car Inspection Service Operation. c. Push button designated “Up”, “Down” and “Enable” to operate the elevator on
Inspection Service (the “Enable” button shall be arranged to operate in conjunction with either the “Up” or “Down” button). d. An indicator light and warning buzzer that are subject to activation under Phase I -
Fire Emergency Recall Operation.
E. Car Enclosure Work Light / Receptacle
1. The top and bottom of each car shall be provided with a permanent lighting fixture and 110 volt GFI receptacle. 2. Light control switches shall be located for easy accessibility from the hoistway entrance. 3. Where sufficient overhead clearance exists, the car top lighting fixture shall be extended no less than 24” above the crosshead member of the car frame. 4. Light bulbs shall be guarded so as to prevent breakage or accidental contact.
F. Emergency Exits / Top
1. Ensure they operate as per code and have proper electrical contacts and mechanical locks on the exterior of the cab enclosure.
2. No other key to the building shall unlock the emergency exit lock except access switch keys which may be keyed alike.
a. Keys shall be assigned in accordance with ASME A17.1 Group 1 Security requirements.
3. Seismic Zone - The top emergency exit shall be provided with an electric contact so located
as to be inaccessible from the inside of the car. The opening of the electrical contact shall limit the car speed to not more than 150 ft/min (0.76 m/s).
G. Master Door Power Operator System – VVVF/AC
1. Provide a heavy-duty master door operator on top of the elevator car enclosure for power opening and closing of the cab and hoistway entrance door panels. 2. The operator may be of the pivot/lever or belted linear drive type.
3. Operator shall utilize an alternating current motor, controlled by a variable voltage, variable frequency (VVVF) drive and a closed-loop control with programmable operating parameters.
a. System may incorporate an encoder feedback to monitor positions with a separate speed sensing device or an encoderless closed-loop VVVF-AC control to monitor motor parameters and vary power applied to compensate for load changes.
4. The type of system shall be designated as a high speed operator, designed for door panel opening at an average speed of 2.0 feet per second and closing at approximately 1.0 foot per second.
a. Reduce the closing speed as required to limit kinetic energy of closing doors to within values permitted by ASME A17.1 as may be adopted and/or modified by the
AHJ.
5. The door shall operate smoothly without a slam or abrupt motion in both the opening and closing cycle directions.
a. Provide controls to automatically compensate for load changes such as:
1) Wind conditions (stack effect) 2) Use of different weight door panels on multiple landings
3) Other unique prevailing conditions that could cause variations in operational speeds.
b. Provide nudging to limit speed and torque in conjunction with door close signaling/closing and timing devices as permitted by ASME A17.1 as may be adopted and/or modified by the AHJ. Nudging shall be initiated by the signal control system and not from the door protective device.
6. In case of interruption or failure of electric power from any cause, the door operating mechanism shall be so designed that it shall permit emergency manual operation of both the car and corridor doors only when the elevator is located in the floor landing unlocking zone.
a. The hoistway door shall continue to be self-locking and self-closing during
emergency operation. b. The door operator and/or car door panel shall be equipped with safety switches and electrical controls to prevent operation of the elevator with the door in the open position as per ASME A17.1 Code Standards.
c. Provide zone-lock devices as required by ASME A17.1 as may be adopted and/or
otherwise modified by the AHJ.
7. Construct all door operating levers of heavy steel or reinforced extruded aluminum members.
8. Belts shall be designed for long life and operate noise free. 9. All components shall be designed for stress and forces imposed on the related parts, linkages and fixed components during normal and emergency operation functions.
a. All pivot points, pulleys and motors shall have either ball or roller-type bearings, oilite bronze bushings or other non-metallic bushings of ample size.
10. Provide operating data / data tag permanently attached to the operator as required by applicable code and standards.
H. Car Door Hangers / Tracks / Gate Switch
1. Provide sheave type two-point suspension hangers and track for each car door.
a. Sheaves shall be hardened steel, not less than 3-1/4 inches in diameter with sealed grease packed precision ball bearings. b. The upthrust shall be taken by a roller mounted on the hanger and arranged to ride on the underside of the track.
2. The track shall be of formed cold rolled steel or cold drawn steel and shall be rounded on
the track surface to receive the hanger sheaves.
a. The track shall be removable and shall not be integral with the header.
3. Provide a gate switch that mounts directly to the car door track.
a. The gate switch shall prevent movement of the elevator until such time as it signals the control equipment that the car door has physically closed.
I. Car Door Panel(s)
1. Provide standard 1” thick, 14-gauge hollow metal flush construction panel(s), reinforced for power operation and insulated for sound deadening. 2. Paint the hoistway side of each panel black and face the cab side with 16-gauge sheet steel matching the existing returns or in selected material and finish as otherwise directed by Owner/Architect. 3. The panels shall have no binder angles and welds shall be continuous, ground smooth and invisible. 4. Drill and reinforce panels for installation of door operator hardware, door protective device, door gibs, etc.
a. Provide each door panel with two removable laminated plastic composition guides, arranged to run in the sill grooves with minimum clearance.
b. The guide mounting shall permit their replacement without removing the door from the hangers.
5. Provide the meeting edge of center opening doors with necessary continuous rubber
astragal bumper strips.
a. These strips shall be relatively inconspicuous when the doors are closed.
J. Door Reopening Device
1. Provide an infrared curtain door protection system. 2. The door shall be prevented from closing and reopen when closing if a person interrupts any one of the light rays.
3. The door shall start to close when the protection system is free of any obstruction. 4. The infrared curtain protective system shall provide:
a. Protective field not less than 71” above the sill. b. Where a horizontal infrared light beam system is used:
1) A minimum of 47 light beams. 2) Accurately positioned infrared lights to conform to the requirements of the applicable handicapped code.
c. Modular design to permit on board test operation and replacement of all circuit boards without removing the complete unit. d. Controls to shut down the elevator when the unit fails to operate properly.
5. Existing infrared door protection systems, designed in accordance with the criteria
specified herein, may be retained and refurbished for new subject to the Consultant’s review and approval.
2.9 FINISH / MATERIALS / SIGNAGE
A. Material, Finishes and Painting
1. General
a. Cold-rolled Sheet Steel Sections: ASTM A366, commercial steel, Type B
b. Rolled Steel Floor Plate: ASTM A786 c. Steel Supports and Reinforcement: ASTM A36 d. Aluminum-alloy Rolled Tread Plate: ASTM B632 e. Aluminum Plate: ASTM B209 f. Stainless Steel: ASTM A167 Type 302, 304 or 316 g. Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes: ASTM A276 h. Stainless Steel Tubes: ASTM A269 i. Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B221 j. Nickel Silver Extrusions: ASTM B155 k. Structural Tubing: ASTM A500 l. Bolts, Nuts and Washers: ASTM A325 and A490
m. Laminated / Safety Tempered Glass: ANSI Z97.1
2. Finishes
a. Stainless Steel
1) Satin Finish: No. 4 satin, long grain
b. Sheet Steel:
1) Shop Prime: Factory-applied baked on coat of mineral filler and primer
2) Finish Paint: Two (2) coats of low sheen baked enamel, color as selected by the Architect. 3) Steel Equipment: Two (2) coats of manufacturer’s standard rust-inhibiting
paint to exposed ferrous metal surfaces in both the hoistway and pit that do not have galvanized, anodized, baked enamel, or special architectural finishes.
3. Painting
a. Apply two (2) coats of paint to the machine room floor. b. Apply two (2) coats of clear lacquer to bronze or similar non-ferrous materials to prevent tarnishing during a period of not less than twelve (12) months after initial acceptance by the Owner or Agent. c. Identify all equipment including buffers, crosshead, safety plank, machine, controller, drive, governor, disconnect switch, etc., by 4" high numerals which shall contrast with the background to which it is applied. The identification shall be either
decalcomania or stencil type. d. Paint or provide decal-type floor designation not less than six (6) inches high on hoistway doors (hoistway side), fascias and/or walls as required by A17.1 as may be
adopted and/or modified by the AHJ. The color of paint used shall contrast with the color of the surface to which it is applied.
B. Designation and Data Plates, Labeling and Signage.
1. Provide an elevator identification plate on or adjacent to each entrance frame where required by the AHJ. 2. Provide floor designation plates at each elevator entrance, on both sides of the jamb at a height of 60 inches to center line of plate.
a. Floor number designations and Braille shall be 2” high, 0.03” raised and stud mounted.
3. Identify the designated medical emergency services elevator with 3” high international symbol at each elevator entrance on both sides of the jamb. 4. Provide raised designations and Braille markings to the left of the car call and control buttons of the car operating panel(s).
a. Designations shall be a minimum of 5/8” high, 0.03” raised and stud mounted.
5. Provide elevators with data and marking plates, labels, signages and refuge space markings complying with A17.1 Elevator Safety Code as may be adopted and/or otherwise modified by the AHJ. 6. Architect shall select the designation and data plates from manufacturer’s premium line of plates.
2.10 FIXTURES / SIGNAL EQUIPMENT
A. General - Design and Finish
1. The design and location of the hall and car operating and signaling fixtures shall comply with the ADAAG.
2. The operating fixtures shall be selected from the manufacturer's premium line of fixtures. 3. Custom designed operating and signaling fixtures shall be as shown on the drawings or as approved by the Owner.
4. The layout of the fixtures including all associated signage and engraving shall be as approved by the Owner. 5. Where no special design is shown on the drawings, the buttons shall be as follows:
a. Stainless steel convex type as selected by the Owner from the manufacturer's premium line of push buttons. b. The button shall have a collar with LED call registered light.
6. The faceplates shall be No. 4 finish stainless steel. 7. Mount passenger elevator fixtures with tamperproof fasteners with tamperproof screws. The screw and key switch cylinder finishes shall match faceplate finish. 8. Where key-operated switch and or key operated cylinder locks are furnished in conjunction with any component of the installation, four keys for each individual switch or lock shall
be furnished, stamped or permanently tagged to indicate function. 9. All caution signs, pictographs, code mandated instructions and directives shall be engraved and filled with epoxy.
B. Main Car Operating Panel
1. Provide a main car operating push button panel on the inside front return panel of the car 2. Car operating panel shall be incorporated in the swing-front return of the elevator cab.
a. Coordination with car front manufacturer shall be the responsibility of the Elevator Contractor.
3. The push buttons shall become individually illuminated as they are pressed and shall extinguish as the calls are answered. 4. The operating panel shall include:
a. A call button for each floor served, located not more than 48” above the cab floor. b. “Door open” / “Door close” buttons. c. “Alarm” button, interfaced with emergency alarm. The alarm button shall illuminate when pressed. d. “Emergency Stop” switch per local law located at 35” above the cab floor. e. Self-dialing, hands-free telephone with call acknowledging feature and A.D.A.
design provisions. f. Three (3) position firefighter key operated switch, call cancel button and illuminated visual/audible signal system with mandated signage engraved per ASME A 17.1 Standards as modified by the AHJ.
5. Locked Firemen’s Service cabinet, keyed in accordance with local Code, containing required devices and signals in accordance with ASME A17.1 Standards.
a. Automatic opening of the locked cabinet door may be provided with signals initiated
by the fire detection and alarm system where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
6. Provide a locked service cabinet flush mounted and containing the key switches required
to operate and maintain the elevator, including, but not limited to:
a. Independent service switch b. Light switch.
c. Fan switch. d. G. F. I. duplex receptacle. e. Emergency light test button and indicator. f. Inspection Service Operation key switch. g. Port for hand-held service tool where applicable. h. Dimmer for cab interior lighting.
7. Car operating panel shall incorporate:
a. An integral (no separate faceplate) digital L.E.D. floor position indicator b. Black-filled engraved unit I.D. number or other nomenclature, as approved by Owner c. A “No Smoking” advisory.
d. The rated passenger load capacity in pounds.
8. Where posting of an advisory is permitted by the Governing Authority in lieu of the inspection certificate, engrave the following advisory on the hinged cover of the service
cabinet, or where otherwise directed by the Owner.
a. Elevator Certificate is On File in Building Management Office.
C. Car Position Indicator
1. The position of the car in the hoistway shall be indicated by the illumination of the position indicator numeral corresponding to the floor at which the car has stopped or is passing.
a. Provide 2” high, 10-segment LED type position indicator with direction arrows, integral with the car operating panel. b. Provide Lexan cover lens with hidden support frame behind fixture plate to protect the indicator readout. c. Provide audible floor passing signal per ADA standards where not provided by the elevator signal control. d. Flush mount fixture with cover to match selected car front or car operating panel finish as directed by the Owner.
D. Car Direction Lantern
1. Provide a car riding lantern with visual and audible signal in the edge of the strike and/or return post. 2. The lens shall project a minimum of 1/4” and shall be of solid Plexiglas. 3. Use tamperproof screws with surface mount faceplate. 4. Car lantern shall indicate the direction of travel when doors are 3/4 open.
5. The unit shall sound once for the “up” direction and twice for the “down” direction.
a. Provide an electronic chime with adjustable sound volume.
E. Corridor Push Button Station / Surface Mount / Existing Back-Boxes
1. A riser of surface-mounted push button signal fixtures shall be provided on each landing.
2. Each new signal fixture shall consist of:
a. An extended faceplate. b. A wiring duct, internal to the faceplate, to facilitate wire run from the existing back-
box to the new lower push buttons. c. Up and down illuminating push buttons measuring 3/4” at their smallest dimension as selected by the Owner. d. Provisions to fasten to the existing back-box and extend buttons to a height of 42” above the floor. e. Installed both plumb and flush to the finished wall.
3. Intermediate landings shall be provided with fixtures containing two (2) push buttons while terminal landings shall be provided with fixtures containing a single push button. 4. Include firefighter key switch in the main lobby level station or other designated recall landing.
F. Floor Position Indicator
1. Provide new digital LED type unit at the main lobby only. 2. Fixture shall be equipped with 2” numerals located on center. 3. Provide integral direction arrows that will indicate the direction in which the elevator is
traveling.
G. Hoistway Access Switch
1. Install a cylindrical type keyed switch at top terminal in order to permit the car to be moved
at slow speed with the doors open to allow authorized persons to obtain access to the top of the car. 2. Where there is no separate pit access door, a similar switch shall be installed at the lowest landing in order to permit the car to be moved away from the landing with the doors open in order to gain access to the pit. 3. Locate the switch in the hall call push button station at the top and bottom terminal landings where required if allowed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. 4. This switch is to be of the continuous pressure spring-return type and shall be operated by a cylinder type lock having not less than a five (5) pin or five (5) disc combination with the key removable only in the “OFF” position.
a. The lock shall not be operable by any key which operates locks or devices used for
other purposes in the building and shall be available to and used only by inspectors, maintenance men and repairmen in accordance with A17.1 applicable Security Group.
2.11 CAR ENCLOSURES
A. Elevator Cab Remodel Allowance ($17,500 – Material Only)
1. It is understood that if the selected manufacturer of the cab is not the same as the Elevator Supplier, all cab material will be constructed in a manner to accommodate the elevator manufacturer’s associated equipment, such as operator, hangers, interlocks, etc., as
purchased by the Owner or Owner’s Agent. 2. The net allowance for the elevator cabs are to be exclusive of:
a. Handling charges.
b. Applicable sales and/or use taxes. c. Car door hangers, interlocks, exit contact locks. d. Car installation, operating equipment, and such items are to be included by the Elevator Supplier in the base contract. e. Contractor shall provide three (3) days team labor in their base bid cost for installation of cab interior.
3. The net allowance covering the elevator cars of a design and material as selected shall include:
a. Ventilation and lighting. b. Doors. c. Base wainscoting.
d. Handrails. e. Entrance columns. f. Transoms as required.
g. Necessary cutouts. h. Flooring i. All necessary cutouts and cab associated appurtenances that may be designed or
required.
4. The Owner or Owner’s authorized representative reserves the right to deduct the net allowances from the Elevator Contract and to purchase the elevator cabs separately. 5. The Owner retains the right to assign this purchase to the Elevator Supplier for coordination and receive the necessary credits or make the installation by an authorized representative of the Architect and/or Owner. 6. Contractor shall include all costs associated with coordination of cab related work in the base modernization bid including static and dynamic balance of the system.
2.12 EMERGENCY LIGHTING / COMMUNICATIONS / SIGNALING
A. Battery Back Up Emergency Lighting Fixture and Alarm
1. Provide a self-powered emergency light unit.
a. Arrange two (2) of the cab light fixtures to operate as the emergency light system. b. Where cab lighting is utilized for emergency lighting, Contractor shall coordinate the battery back-up equipment so that it is compatible with the type of cab lighting specified by the Owner or Architect.
2. Provide a car-mounted battery unit including solid-state charger and testing means
enclosed in common metal container.
a. The battery shall be rechargeable nickel cadmium with a 10-year minimum life expectancy. Mount the power pack on the top of the car.
b. Provide a 6" diameter alarm bell mounted directly to the battery/charger unit and connected to sound when any alarm push button or stop switch in the car enclosure is operated.
c. The bell shall be configured to operate from power supplied by the building emergency power generator. The bell shall produce a sound output of between 80-90 dBa (measured from a distance of 10') mounted on top of the elevator car.
1) Activation of this bell shall be controlled by the stop switch and alarm button in the car operating station 2) The alarm button shall illuminate when pressed.
3. Where required by Code for the specific application, the unit shall provide mechanical ventilation for at least one (1) hour. 4. The operation shall be completely automatic upon failure of normal power supply. 5. Unit shall be connected to normal power supply for car lights and arranged to be energized at all times so it automatically recharges battery after use.
B. Emergency Voice Communication / Telephone
1. A hands-free emergency voice communication system shall be furnished in each car mounted as an integral part of the car operating panel.
a. Necessary wires shall be included in the car traveling cable and shall consist of a minimum of one shielded pair of 20AWG conductors. b. 120V power shall be provided to power the hands-free device.
2. The telephone shall be equipped with an auto-dialer and illuminating indicator which shall illuminate when a call has been placed and begin to flash when the call has been answered.
a. Engraving shall be provided next to the indicator which says “When lit help is on the way".
3. In addition to the standard “Alarm” button, a separate activation button shall be provided on the car operating panel to initiate the emergency telephone and place a call.
a. The telephone must not shut off if the activating button is pushed more than once. b. The telephone shall transmit a pre-recorded location message only when requested by the operator and be provided with an adjustable call time which can be extended on demand by the operator. c. Once two-way communication has been established, voice prompts shall be
provided which instruct the operator on how to activate these functions as well as alerting the operator when a call is being attempted from another elevator in the building.
4. The system shall be compatible with ring down equipment and PBX switchboards.
5. The system shall be capable of serving as the audio output for an external voice
annunciation system.
a. Conversation levels shall measure 60 dbA or higher and measure 10 dbA above ambient noise levels.
b. Each device shall be provided with a self-diagnostic capability in order to automatically alert building personnel should an operational problem be detected.
6. The phone shall be able to:
a. Receive incoming calls from any On-Site Rescue Station (when provided or required). b. Receive incoming calls from other off-site locations via the public telephone system. c. Acknowledge incoming calls and automatically establishing hands-free two way communications.
1) If no On-Site Rescue Station is provided, each hands-free device shall have built in line consolidation which will allow up to 6 elevators to be called individually from outside the building over a single telephone line and up to 80 elevators if an On-Site Rescue Station is provided.
7. The emergency elevator communication system shall require a maximum of one telephone line.
a. The system must provide line sharing capability to eliminate the need for a dedicated telephone line. b. The line sharing function must ensure that the emergency telephones always receive
dialing priority even if the line is in use and that the emergency telephones can be called into from an off-site location.
8. The system shall provide its own four-hour backup power supply in case of a loss of regular
AC power. 9. The system must provide capability for building personnel to call into elevators and determine the charge state of any backup batteries provided for the emergency telephones. 10. Pushing the activation button in any of the elevator car stations will cause any on-site Rescue Station (where provided or required) or security telephone to ring.
a. If the on-site call is not picked up within 30 seconds, the call will be automatically forwarded to a 24-hour off-site monitoring service. b. The arrangements and costs of the off-site monitoring and telephone line shall be by others.
11. All connections from the junction box to the telephone system shall be done by the Elevator Contractor where existing provisions can be reused.
12. New telephone lines, where required, shall be provided and interfaced by others. 13. All connections from the junction box to the security room’s main telephone system shall be done by others.
C. Firefighters’ Two-Way Telephone Communications System – As required by AHJ
1. Provide a complete two-way telephone communications system for point-to-point
communications between authorized personnel. 2. Provide firefighter telephone jack in the car operating panel and / or hall push-button stations(s) in accordance with the requirements of the local authorities. The box shall be
fitted with a flush mounted door having hairline joints. 3. Connection devices (jacks) and all associated wiring shall be provided by the elevator Contractor as part of the base bid.
4. The handsets shall be self-powered and not require an external power source for operation.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Inspection
1. Study the Contract Documents with regard to the work as specified and required so as to ensure its completeness. 2. Examine surface and conditions to which this work is to be attached or applied and notify the Owner in writing if conditions or surfaces are detrimental to the proper and expeditious installation of the work. Starting the work shall imply acceptance of the surfaces and conditions to perform the work as specified. 3. Verify, by measurements at the job site, dimensions affecting the work. Bring field
dimensions which are at variance with those on the accepted shop drawings to the attention of the Owner. Obtain the decision regarding corrective measures before the start of fabrication of items affected.
4. Cooperate in the coordination and scheduling of the work of this section with the work of other sections so as not to delay job progress.
3.2 INSTALLATION / PROJECT PHASING
A. Installation
1. Modernize the elevators, using skilled personnel in strict accordance with the final accepted shop drawings and other submittals. 2. Comply with the code, manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. 3. Coordinate work with the work of other building functions for proper time and sequence to avoid delays and to ensure right-of-way of system. Use lines and levels to ensure dimensional coordination of the work. 4. Accurately and rigidly secure supporting elements within the shaftways to the encountered construction within the tolerance established. 5. Provide and install motor, switch, control, safety and maintenance and operating devices in strict accordance with the submitted wiring diagrams and applicable codes and
regulations having jurisdiction. 6. Ensure sill-to-sill running clearances do not exceed 1 ¼” at all landings served. 7. Arrange door tracks and sheaves so that no metal-to-metal contact exists. 8. Reinforce hoistway fascias to allow not more than 1/2” of deflection. 9. Isolate cab fan from canopy to minimize vibration and noise.
10. Remove oil, dirt and impurities and give a factory coat of rust inhibitive paint to all exposed
surfaces of struts, hanger supports, covers, fascias, toe guards, dust covers and other ferrous metal. 11. Prehang traveling cables for at least 24 hours with ends suitably weighted to eliminate
twisting after installation. 12. Pack openings around oil line with fire resistant, sound isolating glass or mineral wool. 13. Provide isolation pad between platen head and car structure.
14. Sound isolate pump units and controllers from building structure. 15. After installation, touch up in the field, surfaces of shop primed elements which have become scratched or damaged. 16. Lubricate operating parts of system as recommended by the manufacturer.
B. Project Phasing
1. Phase I - Final design development and contractors’ preliminary work procedures to be completed within two (2) weeks from date of contract award.
a. Prevailing conditions review and layout. b. Selection meeting for aesthetic design and finishes with Owners’ designee. c. Filing for required permits or other governing authorities work procedure requirements.
2. Phase II - Submittal approvals and confirmations shall be completed within four (4) weeks from date of contract award.
a. Selection confirmations.
b. Manufacturer’s shop drawings applicable, i.e., fixtures, cab, machine room layouts, doors, etc. c. Engineering data acknowledgment applicable, i.e., power, heat, structural loads.
d. Delivery dates for major component suppliers, i.e., controls, machinery, fixtures, cabs, etc. e. Posting of permits or other governing agency authorizations to proceed. f. Proposed work implementation schedule based on the aforementioned procedures/confirmations.
3. Contractor shall provide a project schedule as part of the Bid based on the following:
a. Include three (3) days of simulated operation, with or without door operation, while not allowing passenger use. b. Consultant punch list inspection report shall be performed after acceptance testing by the AHJ for each individual elevator. c. Contractor shall complete all punch list items issued by both the AJH and the
Consultant prior to turn-over for beneficial use by the Owner and removal of the next elevator for modernization.
3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Inspection and Testing
1. Upon completion of each work phase or individual elevator specified herein, the Contractor
shall, at its own expense, arrange and assist with inspection and testing as may be required by the A.H.J. in order to secure a Certificate of Operation.
B. Substantial Completion
1. The work shall be deemed “Substantially Complete” for an individual unit or group of units when, in the opinion of the Consultant, the unit is complete, such that there are no material and substantial variations from the Contract Documents, and the unit is fit for its intended
purpose. 2. Governing authority testing shall be completed and approved in conjunction with inspection for operation of the unit; a certificate of operation or other required documentation issued; and remaining items mandated for final acceptance completion are limited to minor punch list work not incorporating any life safety deficiencies. 3. The issuance of a substantial completion notification shall not relieve the Contractor from its obligations hereunder to complete the work. 4. Final completion cannot be achieved until all deliverables, including but not limited to training, spare parts, manuals, and other documentation requirements, have been completed.
C. Contractor’s Superintendent
1. The Contractor shall assign a competent project superintendent during the work progress and any necessary assistant, all satisfactory to the Owner. The superintendent shall represent the Contractor and all instructions given to him shall be as binding as if given to
the Contractor.
3.4 PROTECTION / CLEANING
A. Protection and Cleaning
1. Adequately protect surfaces against accumulation of paint, mortar, mastic and disfiguration or discoloration and damage during shipment and installation. 2. Upon completion, remove protection from finished surfaces and thoroughly clean and polish surfaces with due regard to the type of material. Work shall be free from discoloration, scratches, dents and other surface defects. 3. The finished installation shall be free of defects. 4. Before final completion and acceptance, repair and/or replace defective work, to the satisfaction of the Owner, at no additional cost. 5. Remove tools, equipment and surplus materials from the site.
B. Barricades and Hoistway Screening
1. The Contractor shall provide barricades where necessary in order to maintain adequate
protection of areas in which work specified by the Contract Documents is being performed, including open hoistway entrances. Fabrication and erection as all barricades shall be in compliance with applicable OSHA regulations. 2. As required, the Contractor shall provide temporary wire mesh screening in the hoistway and of any elevator undergoing work specified in the Contract Documents. This screening shall be installed in such a manner as to completely segregate the hoistway from that of
adjacent elevators. Screening shall be constructed from .041” diameter wire in a pattern
that rejects passage of a 1” diameter ball.
3.5 DEMONSTRATION
A. Performance and Operating Requirements
1. Passenger elevators shall be adjusted to meet the following performance requirements:
a. Speed within 5% of rated speed in the up direction under any loading condition. b. Leveling: within ±1/4” as measured between the car entrance threshold and the
landing sill on any given floor under any loading condition. c. Typical Floor-to-Floor Time: (Recorded from the doors start to close on one floor until they are 3/4 open at the next floor) under various loading conditions.
PE1 14.0 – 16.0 seconds.
d. Door Operating Times
Door Type Opening Closing
PE1 - Two speed side slide opening 2.0 – 2.5 sec. 4.0 – 4.8 sec.
e. Door dwell time for hall calls: 4.0 sec with Advance lantern signals f. Door dwell time for hall calls: 5.0 sec without Advance lantern signals g. Door dwell time for car calls: 3.0 seconds
h. Reduced non-interference dwell time: 1.0 seconds.
2. Maintain the following ride quality requirements for the passenger elevators:
a. Noise levels inside the car shall not exceed the following:
1) Car at rest with doors closed and fan off - 40 dba. 2) Car at rest with doors closed, fan running - 55 dba. 3) Car running at high speed, fan off - 50 dba. 4) Door in operation - 60 dba.
b. Vertical accelerations shall not exceed 14 milli-g and horizontal accelerations shall not exceed 25 milli-g.
1) The accelerometer used for this testing shall be capable of measuring and recording acceleration to nearest 0.01 m/s² (1 milli-g) in the range of 0-2 m/s²
over a frequency range from 0-80 Hz with ISO 8041 filter weights applied. Accelerometer should provide contact with the floor similar to foot pressure, 60 kPA (8.7psi).
B. Acceptance Testing
1. Comply with the requirements of Division 01.
2. The Contractor shall provide at least five (5) days prior written notice to the Owner and
Consultant regarding the exact date on which work specified in the Contract Documents will reach completion on any single unit of vertical transportation equipment. 3. In addition to conducting whatever testing procedures may be required by local inspecting
authorities in order to gain approval of the completed work, and before seeking approval of said work by the Owner, the Contractor shall perform certain other tests in the presence of the Consultant.
4. The Contractor shall provide test instruments, test weights, and qualified field labor as required to safely operate the unit under load conditions that vary from empty to full rated load and, in so doing, to successfully demonstrate compliance with applicable performance standards set forth in the project specifications with regard to:
a. Operation of safety devices. b. Sustained high-speed velocity of the elevator in either direction of travel. c. Floor-to-floor time between adjacent floors. d. Floor leveling accuracy. e. Door opening/closing and dwell times. f. Ride quality inside the elevator car. g. Communication system.
5. Upon completion of work specified in the Contract Documents on the last car in any group of elevators, and in conjunction with the aforementioned testing procedures, the Contractor shall carry out additional testing of group dispatch/supervisory control features in the
presence of the Consultant. 6. The Contractor shall provide test instruments and qualified field labor as required to successfully demonstrate:
a. Battery lowering operation b. Firefighter and independent service operations
7. After hour tests of systems such as emergency generators, fire service, and security systems shall be conducted at no extra cost to the Owner.
END OF SPECIFICATION