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PART 1 - GENERAL |
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PART 2- PREPARATORY WORK BY OTHERS | ||||
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SCOPE
To furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary or required to fully complete the installation of the elevator as indicated on the Drawings and Specifications. This suggested specification is intended to cover the complete installation of the Concord INFINITY Residential Elevator design.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The elevator assembly shall consist of a power unit, car, guide system, 1:2 cable hydraulic lifting device, control system, signals and alarms, electrical wiring, and parts and accessories necessary to provide required performance, operation, code and safety requirements.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.3.1
The elevator shall meet or exceed the applicable regulations of all governing agencies and be in conformance with the applicable sections of the most current edition of the following codes and standards:
a)ASME A17.1 "Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators; "Private Residence Elevators". CAN/CSA B44 Part 5 Section 5.3
b)ICC/ANSI
c)NFPA
d)ADAAG "Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines" (where applicable).
e)CSA B44.1/ASME A17.5 "Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment"
f)Local codes and regulations, as applicable.
1.3.2REQUIREMENTS OF THE REGULATORY AGENCIES
a)Fabricate and install work in compliance with all applicable jurisdictional authorities.
b)File shop drawings and submissions to local authorities as the information is made available. Company
1.3.3SUBCONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
a)Execute work of this specification only by a contractor/company who has adequate product and public liability insurance in excess of one million dollars.
b)Skilled tradesmen must be employees of the contractor and perform the work on a timely basis. Employees must be trained by the manufacturer and be supervised by the elevator contractor.
1.3.4SUBSTITUTIONS
No substitutions will be considered unless written request for approval has been submitted by the bidder and received by the architect at least 10 days before the receipt of bids. Each such request shall include a complete description of the proposed substitute including drawings, test data, photographs, and any other information needed for consideration.
2.1
The following preparatory work to accommodate/receive the elevator is to be done by others.
2.1.1
Provide power unit machine room to meet applicable Codes and Standards.
2.1.2
Permanent power (220 Volt, Single Phase, 30 Amp or 208 Volt, 3 Phase, 30 Amp.) to operate the elevator to be provided to a Lockable Fused/Cartridge Type Disconnect Switch with auxiliary contact/switch for emergency battery lowering. Refer to architectural drawings for permanent power specifications and location of disconnects.
2.1.3
Provide
2.1.4
Provide an enclosed, plumb and square hoistway with smooth interior surfaces. Include for fascias or furring of hoistway interior where applicable.
2.1.5
Provide doors, frames, and door hardware.
Provide rough openings as per elevator contractor’s drawings.
2.1.6
Provide substantial, level pit floor slab to support loads indicated on elevator contractor’s shop drawings.
2.1.7
Provide adequate support for guide rail fastenings.
2.1.8
Provide pit water proofing to maintain a dry pit. Sump pump where required by authority having jurisdiction. (see elevator contractor for location).
2.1.9
Provide 8" (203 mm) minimum pit.
2.1.10
Provide 92" (2337 mm) minimum overhead (distance from floor at upper level to underside of roof).
PART 3 – SUBMITTALS
3.1 SHOP DRAWINGS (presentation)
The shop drawings shall show a complete layout of the elevator equipment detailing dimensions, clearances and location of machinery. Including the following:
a)Drawings show the dimensions including plans, elevations, and sections to show equipment locations.
b)Load and reaction drawings shall be provided by the elevator manufacturer and detailed on drawings.
