lb.) capacity, 1800 mm (6'0") wide by 2600 mm (8'8") deep
platform. Service elevators up to 2270 kg (5,000 lbs.), 2000
mm (6'8") wide by 2600 mm (8'8") deep platform.
G.
Maximum size of vehicles or other loads, and maximum weight of
portable medical or X-ray equipment should be determined
before setting elevator size and capacities. Maximum area
allowed by the ASME A17.1 Code shall be used to develop inside
dimensions of car enclosure.
H.
Elevator cars: Car enclosures shall be of a single entrance
or front and rear type and shall be of standard design unless
modifications are dictated due to special project conditions.
Cab designs shall be detailed on the architectural drawings.
Materials for elevator cabs shall be selected so the car
enclosure conforms to ASME A17.1 and the specifications.
I.
Entrances - Passenger and Service Hoistway and Elevator
Entrances:
1.
Doors shall be single speed center opening or two speed
side slide. Do not use two speed center opening doors.
2.
Passenger elevator entrance width:
1200 mm (4'0")
standard.
3.
Service elevators entrance width: 1200 mm (4'0") standard
- 1500 mm (5'0") optional if required by facilities
function.
4.
Door opening height:
2100 mm (7'0").
5.
Freight elevators: Hoistway and car bi-parting doors
shall be power operated. Openings to be determined by
facilities function.
6.
POWER DOOR OPERATION: Power door operation shall be provided for all
elevators and the following door opening speed is required:
6.1
Door operator shall be capable of opening doors at the rate of 0.6
m/s (two feet per second). This is a capability speed, with
actual speed being adjusted to meet requirements of the specific
installation.
6.2
Closing speed shall be a maximum 0.3 m/s (one foot per second).
All power operated doors shall be equipped with an automatic
reopen device, for passenger protection.
7.
HANDICAPPED PROVISIONS: Provide as per the requirements of ASME A17.1
and The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
8.
ELEVATOR HOISTWAYS:
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