SECTION 14 21 00 - ELECTRIC TRACTION ELEVATORS

PART I - GENERAL

[Note to AE: The elevator consultant is expected to add any wording or offer suggestions to make
changes to this specification in order to make it a thorough product that properly protects and
provides the U of I with quality traction elevators and project practices. In no way should the
elevator consultant consider this “what must and only be utilized” for specifying elevators at the U of
I. This document is required to be used, but the expertise of the elevator consultant is valued and
expected to improve this document where improvement is needed in the opinion of the consultant.

There are paragraphs within this document where the AE is required to provide the appropriate
project-specific information. Italic font in brackets has been used to call attention to these items
specific to a project.]

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

A. The extent of traction elevator work is shown on drawings and in the schedule, and is
hereby defined to include, but not by ways of limitation, the driving machines, cars, hoistway
entrances, car doors and operators, guide rails, signals, controls, electric wiring, roping,
buffers and counterweights; devices for operating, dispatching, safety, security, leveling and
alarm. Electrical service to the elevator system is not included as elevator work, and
construction of the basic elevator hoistway, pits and machinery rooms complete with
access, services and utilities is not included as elevator work.
B. Design, furnish and install electric traction elevator(s) in a first-class manner.
C. [Note to AE: For elevator replacement and modernization project, include a list of specific
components to be retained and re-used. Edit this specification to delete paragraphs that do
not apply to the project.]
1.2 ELEVATOR CONTRACTOR
A. Furnish all elevator engineering, materials, labor, tools, equipment, transportation,
supervision, testing for the complete “TURNKEY” installation of the specified elevator(s).
1. [Note to AE: Insert building name, address, U of I building location number here (for
each building if more than one.)]

a. [Note to AE: Insert number and type of elevator(s) to be provided.]

B. [Note to AE: For elevator replacement / modernization projects, the services of a structural
engineer may be required to meet current code requirements for the various aspects of the
project. Where necessary, the Structural Engineer would need to verify machine room
flooring loading, hoistway re-certification, pit floor load compliance, as well as verifying and
approving equipment loading techniques and procedures.]
C. In all cases where a device or part of the equipment is herein referred to in the singular
number, it is intended that such reference shall apply to as many such devices as are
required to complete the installation.
D. Any items not specified in detail by the Specification, but which are incidental to or
necessary for the complete installation and proper operation of the work described herein
or reasonably implied, shall be furnished as if called for in detail by the Specification.
E. Related Sections: The following sections contain requirements that relate to this section
and are performed by other trades. [Note to AE: Specific section numbers listed below are
directly from the U of I Facilities Standards. Add to this list as needed for a complete list of
references specific to the project.]
1. Section 01 35 00 – Special Procedures

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 2. Section 01 76 00 – Protecting Installed Construction
3. Section 08 11 13 – Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
4. Section 09 65 80 - Elevator Flooring Requirements
5. Section 21 10 00 – Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems
6. Section 22 13 29 – Sewerage Pumps
7. Section 26 80 00 – Elevator Electrical Requirements
8. Section 27 00 00 – Communications
9. Section 28 30 00 – Fire and Smoke Detection System
10. Drawing 14 20 00-3, Elevator Pit Ladder Detail
11. Drawing 14 20 00-4, Overhead Machinery Space Access - Variance
12. Drawing 14 20 00-5, Overhead Machinery Space Requirements
13. Exhibit 14 21 00-1, Electric Traction Elevator Modernization Checklist [Note to AE: This
is for elevator replacement or modernization projects only.]
14. Division 04 – Masonry
1.3 STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
A. Code Compliance: All material, design, clearances, construction, workmanship, operation
and tests shall be in accordance with the requirements of the regulations listed below. In
the event of any potential conflict between the code standards, the most stringent
requirement shall apply:
B. Current Codes: All codes in effect under the Illinois Elevator Safety and Regulation Act,
and current codes identified in the U of I Facilities Standards shall be used.
1. ASME A17.1 “Safety Code For Elevators and Escalators”
2. International Building Code
3. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
4. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
5. The Illinois Accessibility Code
6. International Mechanical Code
7. All parts and components shall be U. L. Listed as applicable with ASME A17.1
1.4 PERMITS
A. The elevator contractor must obtain a permit for installation from the Office of the State Fire
Marshal, Elevator Safety Division. The contractor shall be responsible for the permit
application fee and the preparation and submission of all required plans, specifications and
application forms related to the elevator installation permit.
B. A copy of the elevator permit for installation shall be provided to the University of Illinois
Elevator Shop and the Project Manager.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. See Section 01 33 23 - Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples [Note to AE: Include
appropriate Section reference].
1. Product Data: Submit Shop drawing(s) and catalog cut submission for each system
proposed for use. Shop drawing(s) and catalog cut submission shall include, but not be
limited to, the following: [Note to AE: Edit this list accordingly for elevator replacement
and modernization projects to include only those items that are applicable.]
a. Controller, Type and Model

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 b. Controller Drive Unit, Model
c. Geared Traction Machine, Type and Model
d. Geared Traction Machine Hoist Motor, Type and Model
e. Rope Gripper Type and Model
f. Governor, Type and Model
g. Hoist Cable & Shackle Type and Manufacturer
h. Roller Guides, Model
i. Car Door Operator, Model
j. Door Detector, Type and Model
k. Signal and operating fixtures, operating panels and indicators.
l. Governor
m. Drive machine and bed plate / deflector sheave
n. Sling and platform
o. Door operator
B. Shop Drawings: Submit approval layout drawings. Include the following.
1. Job specific shop drawings and technical coordination information shall be submitted for
review prior to commencing with fabrication of the equipment. The first shop drawing
submittal shall be complete. Partial shop drawings will not be reviewed until they have
been completed. Delay in the project as a result of partial submittals shall be the
responsibility of the Elevator Contractor. Show arrangement of equipment in machine
room so machines, motors, rotating elements, sheaves, and other equipment can be
disassembled and removed for repairs or replaced without disturbing other components.
Arrange equipment for clear passage through access door.
2. Show floors served, travel distances, maximum dynamic and static loads imposed on
the building structure at points of support and all similar considerations of the elevator
work.
3. Indicate elevator system capacities, sizes, performances, safety features, finishes and
other pertinent information.
a. Signal Operating Fixtures
b. Car and Hoistway Doors
c. Cab Interior
d. Cab design, dimensions and layout.
e. Hoistway-door and frame details.
f. Electrical characteristics and connection requirements.
g. Expected heat dissipation of elevator equipment in machine room (BTU).Maximum
rail bracket spacing.
h. Maximum loads imposed on guide rails requiring load transfer to building structure.
i. Loads on hoisting beams.
j. Clearances and travel of car.
k. Clear inside hoistway and pit dimensions.
l. Location, materials and sizes of access doors, hoistway entrances and frames.

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 m. Provide hall sill installation and loading design requirements including sill-mounting
angle, sill support brackets, attachments, sill grouting details, and the loads and
use that the hoistway sills are designed for.
n. Provide wiring diagrams for the entire system of power distribution, lighting, control,
signals, communication, etc. Indicate electrical power requirements and branch
circuit protection device recommendations.
o. Samples: Submit samples of each required finish, not including those intended for
painting after installation.
p. Certificates and Test Reports: As required by Code, Submit written, certified
reports for required tests, recording the dates performed, test method (description),
test results, interpretation of the results, and recommended action. Where required,
submit additional copies directly to governing authorities.
q. The Elevator Contractor shall be required to submit all hoistway and machine room
plan and section drawings, as well as all permit application forms, to the
Owner/Agent and the Elevator Consultant within four (4) weeks from the receipt of
a “Notice to Proceed”.
r. The Elevator Contractor shall be required to provide copies of all correspondence
to/from the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) regarding the permit application
request for the project to the Owner/Agent and the Elevator Consultant.
1.6 JOB END CLOSE OUT SUBMITTALS
A. “Job End Submittals” shall be provided at the time when the elevator contractor’s “Final
Acceptance Document” is signed and shall be provided to the U of I Elevator Shop via the
University of Illinois Project Manager and shall include the following items.
1. Signature Document: A document with all job end submittal items listed on it shall be
provided by the owner and shall be signed for as complete and provided within the
submittal packages by the elevator contractor and shall be signed by the AE, the
Elevator Consultant, U of I Elevator Shop representative as received in full. ( separate
attached document )
2. Clearly legible: All copies and sheets within the submittal sets shall be legible and poor
quality copies will not be accepted.
3. As Built: All submittals shall be “as built” and shall represent the finished product and
equipment of the actual equipment and wiring installed.
B. Number / Sets of Project Manuals to be provided:
1. Simplex / single elevator installation: 3 sets total
2. Multiple identical elevators located in the same machine room: 3 sets total.
3. Multiple identical elevators located in the same building installed at the same time:
[Note to AE: 1 set for each elevator machine room plus one set for the U of I Elevator
Shop records and one set for F&S Records Management.]
4. Multiple different elevator equipment installed at the same time: 3 sets per unique
elevator.
C. Project Manual - One “set” of submittal items equals one project manual: Upon completion,
the Contractor shall prepare and submit for the Owner's use and full ownership, three
copies / “sets “ Project Manuals. Each manual / set shall contain.
1. Provide a CD containing all OEM information as well as the below items.
2. Adjuster’s Test Report: An adjuster’s test report shall contain all variable controller
settings, adjustable parameter settings and adjustments, and all data from safety tests
performed. Settings, loads, forces, speeds and adjustments shall be noted.
a. 3 Adjuster’s test reports are required for each elevator and shall be clearly marked
as to the applicable elevator the reports represent.

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 3. Parts Catalog: A comprehensive parts catalog / cut sheets containing all components
including mechanical / electrical systems of the complete elevator system with
corresponding part numbers to the pictured / listed parts. A current list of available
vendors shall be provided for all the parts. This shall include but is not limited to all
mechanical, control, and fixture parts.
4. Three (3) sets of Owners’ Manual consisting of the installation instruction, all diagnostic
information and descriptions, all pertinent codes and any special kind of tools (highest
version) necessary for the proper maintenance and adjusting of the units. If this is a
Housing related project, four (4) copies are required. If any adjusting tool(s) is to be
provided, then the unit shall be considered the Property of the Owner and shall be
provided at no additional cost to the Owner. The unit provided shall not be of the self-
destructing, self-resetting type. 1) Required Periodic test Procedures: A clear
description and defined process for performing all code required periodic tests shall be
provided with submittals.
a. Noted on Signature Document: Any special tools shall be noted as required and
accounted for on the signature sheet or stated none required on the Signature
Document.
5. One (1) set(s) of instructions that explain operating features of the control equipment,
including adjusting and troubleshooting procedures.
D. Electrical Schematics: Three (3) complete sets of “as built”, current and actual finished
representation of the complete elevator control and electrical systems including but not
limited to all controller(s), motor(s), signal operating fixture(s), door operator(s) shall be
provided. Provide the interconnecting wiring list to the processor interface boards. Insure
and maintain any circuit changes made during the course of installation on each set of the
wiring diagrams is represented. These diagrams will be the property of the University of
Illinois.
1. One (1) of the 3 shall be factory-laminated with a metal grommet hole at the upper-left
portion of each laminate section; include a metal chain through the grommet hole that
shall attach all of the diagrams / schematics and shall be mounted in the machine room.
2. 2 of the 3 sets shall be identical sets non laminated paper copies, minimum 11” X 17”,
standard font sizing.
E. Operation and Maintenance Manuals: Manuals describing recommended service
requirements and procedures for optimal life and operation of equipment shall be provided.
F. Keys: Contractor shall provide Three (3) sets of keys (for each elevator) to operate all key-
operated functions all properly marked and identified. This is total number of keys per full
submittal.
G. Diagnostic and Special Test Equipment: Special equipment or tools necessary for the
repair, adjusting, or troubleshooting of the operation of the elevator and any component
such as a door operator, selector, or controller of the elevator shall be included in the
project and furnished at no additional cost. If any adjusting tool(s) is to be provided, then
the unit shall be considered the Property of the Owner and shall be provided at no
additional cost to the Owner. The unit provided shall not be of the self-destructing, self-
resetting type.
1. Items Shall Include: All required hardware, firmware, software, cables and associated
apparatus for complete function, and training manuals specific to the equipment
installed which are available to the vendor shall be included.
H. Updates or Future Publications: Access to all manufacturer’s websites and technical
support for the life of the equipment as well as any and all information, printed material, and
or publications pertaining to the provided elevator equipment that updates or recommends
any changes to, or operational problems of the equipment shall be provided to the Owner
for the life of the equipment. This shall include any and all information that is provided to
the vendor’s branch offices, service representatives and mechanics, or factories.

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 I. Re-Programming: There shall be no cost to Owner for re-programming or re-charging of
the service tool at any time.
1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Contractor Requirements: The Contractor for all work covered under this Section shall
have proven experience regularly engaged in the business of installing and servicing
elevator related equipment of the type and character required by the specifications. The
Contractor shall install the equipment with competent and experienced workmen in
compliance with all governing laws.
B. Branch Office: In order to ensure proper and qualified maintenance service and ability for
the bidding contractor to respond within a maximum of 2 hours time from being notified of
an elevator shut-down, all bidders must operate a branch office within a 100-mile radius of
the project site under the name of the bidder.
C. Previous Installations: Vendors must be able to show 5 satisfactory installations that have
been in operation for a period of at least 1 year. This equipment must be of the same
control and operation as outlined in the bid specification.

1.8 WARRANTY
A. Submit copies of written warranty, signed by the Contractor agreeing to repair or replace
defective materials and workmanship of the elevator work during a one (1) year guarantee
period, which starts on the date of substantial completion for the Project. Defective
materials and workmanship is hereby defined to include operational failures, performance
below required minimums, excessive deterioration or aging, evidence that the system will
not be reasonably maintainable for the life of the building, abnormal wear considering
intensity of use, unsafe conditions, excessive noise or vibration, and similar unusual,
unexpected and unsatisfactory conditions; but does not include defects caused by
alterations, abusive use, vandalism, failure of the supporting structure or power supply,
improper maintenance and similar causes beyond the control of the Contractor.
1.9 MAINTENANCE SERVICE
A. Service Time and Frequency: The Contractor shall provide maintenance service for new
installations for a period of 6 months from the date of Substantial Completion. Service shall
occur once a month or approximately every thirty days and shall consist of the following
items.
B. Service Examinations: Service examinations shall consist of the inspection of all
mechanical and operational aspects of the elevator equipment. Work shall include the
repair or replacement of worn or defective components, lubrication, cleaning, and adjusting
as required for proper elevator operation at rated speed and capacity. Use parts and
supplies as used in the manufacture and installation of original equipment.
C. Missed service visits: If a monthly service visit is missed or a period in excess of 32 days
passes without the elevator being serviced as per this document, the elevator service time
and warranty shall be extended for an additional 32 days. This extended service and
warranty period shall be subject to the same requirements as this section, including service
visits and warranty and service extension for missed visits.
D. Elevator Mechanic: A qualified elevator mechanic directly in the employ of the Contractor
shall perform Service.
E. Cleaning and Service: Elevator shall be left in a clean condition after each examination.
Cleaning shall include car top, pit area, hoistway, and machine room area. Any oil or
lubrication leaks shall be wiped clean and the cause of the leak shall be corrected.
F. Written Reports: Signed, dated, written reports of the service work performed shall be
provided to the U of I Elevator Shop immediately or within a reasonable time after the
service work is performed. These reports shall be legible. Poor quality carbon copies will
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 foreman shall sign reports. Another representative of the U of I Elevator Shop may sign the
reports if the foreman is unavailable.
G. Notification: The U of I Elevator Shop shall be notified of what specific piece of equipment
will be serviced and when it will be performed prior to performing service on the elevator
equipment at this number, 217-333-2539. If there is no answer a message may be left on
the voice mail system.
H. Repairs and Notification: If it becomes necessary to remove the elevator from service for
an extended period of time beyond normal industry standard service requirements,
arrangements shall be made to coordinate this work with the U of I Elevator Shop and
appropriate departments. The U of I Elevator Shop shall be contacted at 217-333-2539 to
coordinate the elevator outage.
I. Call Backs: Contractor is responsible for providing labor and shall respond to all call backs
for warranted items 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, including all Holidays, within 2 hours
time of being notified of the call, at no additional cost to the Owner during the 12 month
warranty period.
J. Written Report: A written report, stating the nature of the call back, any parts that were
used, and the action taken to correct the problem which resulted in the call will be provided
to the U of I Elevator Shop and General Contractor. This report shall be signed by the U of
I Elevator Shop foreman, or, if unavailable, by another representative of the U of I Elevator
Shop. This report shall be clear, legible, signed and dated by the mechanic that performed
the work.
K. Wire Rope Maintenance and adjustment: At the end of the maintenance period as per this
section all hoist ropes shall be checked for proper tensioning and at no time will tensioning
of the hoist cables be greater than 10% for each set of hoist cables . Hoist-ropes shall be
checked for equal and or proper length and elevator system shall be checked and provided
with proper run-by as per code. shackles shall be provided with equal, adequate remaining
adjustment, minimum of 50% of threaded rod, still available and shall be reasonably equal
in remaining adjustment threads
PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Manufacturer / Contractor may provide their standard equipment except where otherwise
specified in these Contract Documents. [Note to AE: Any deviation from these Standards
requires an approved project variance prior to issuance for bid. AE shall edit accordingly
for replacement/modernization and/or note items which are existing to remain.]
2.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Elevator Designations: [Note to AE: Provide listing of all elevators with individual
designations (E1-E2 etc) with North, South, East, West and/or building reference
designations throughout submittals and elevator data provided by contractor for any
differences in elevators.]
1. [Example: 1248-E1, North Traction (Building Number – Elevator Number, Elevator
Description)]
2. [Example: 1248-E2, South Traction]
3. [Example: 1248-E3, West Duplex Traction]
4. [Example: 1248-E4, East Duplex Traction]
B. Elevator Characteristics: [Note to AE: Fill in all characteristics below. If two or more
elevators vary in characteristics, repeat the following criteria for each differing elevator
system].
1. Rated Capacity: [lbs]
2. Type: [geared traction – gearless ]

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 3. Type of loading elevator to be designed for: [Note to AE – Select one:]
a. C3 Single Unit loading --- [AE – must define the maximum load the elevator is to
be designed for with load being on a 24” X 24” four wheeled dolly – this information
is necessary for the manufacturer to design the platform properly]
b. Class A General Freight and Passenger Loading [This design is for light duty
standard elevators – maximum single piece load for Class A designed elevators –
“as per elevator Code” – is a maximum weight of 25% of the elevator’s rated
capacity]
4. Speed: [provide rated speed in feet per minute, i.e. 350 feet per minute] + or - 2% of
contract speed under any loading condition or direction of travel.
5. Machine Room location: [Note to AE: Machine rooms shall be located overhead. Any
other location requires a variance.]
6. Door openings: [how many front] and [how many rear]
7. Number of Stops: [Enter total number of floor levels elevator stops at]
8. Floor number designation: [what are the floor number designations for each stop]
9. Rise / Travel: approximate; to be verified by drawings: [Enter appropriate number in
feet]
10. Roping: [Select <1:1> or <2:1>Roping in excess of 2:1 is not allowed by U of I. 1:1 is
preferred.]
11. Inside Cab dimensions from surface of wall to wall: [provide inside car dimensions]
12. Handrail: distance from face of handrail to face of handrail and from face of car door to
face of back wall handrail: [inches][this needs to be considered in order to
accommodate the largest package / equipment that is desired to be “fit” inside the
elevator cab ]
13. Inside Cab Height from finished floor to car top: [provide dimension] Height to cab
Ceiling:
14. Inside Cab Height from finished floor to drop ceiling: Height from floor to drop ceiling.
[provide dimension in inches]
15. Entrance Width: [provide width and height of clear car door opening]
16. Door Type: [single door side opening – 2 speed side – single speed center opening – 2
speed center – etc. Single speed is preferred.]
2.3 CAR OPERATING FEATURES
A. All cars shall have listed features unless noted otherwise.
B. Stopping Accuracy: ±1/4" (6.4 mm) under any loading condition or direction of travel.
C. Main Power Supply: [Note to AE: Provide correct voltage: 208, 240, 440, 480 & 600] Volts
+ or - 5% of normal, 3 Phase, with a separate equipment grounding conductor.
D. Lighting Power Supply: 120 Volts, 1 Phase, 15 Amp, 60 Hz.
E. Full Collective Selective Operation.
1. single pushbutton automatic (Freight elevators with manual doors)
F. Anti-nuisance car button cancellation function that can be programmed on or off.
G. Independent Service. Car door shall close when car call button is pressed.
H. Car Secure Access. Feature that allows car calls to be made inoperative until car button
sequence is entered by car pushbuttons to allow actuation of secured floor calls.
I. Firefighters' Service Phase I and Phase II as per elevator code.
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 2. Alternate Landing [Note to AE: Enter alternate landing]
J. Load weighing device:
K. Loaded car bypass
L. Top of Car Inspection:
M. Automatic Standby Power Operation with Manual Override: [Note to AE: This is optional –
delete if elevator not on or provided with emergency power]
1. This operation shall return each car automatically to a designated landing when the
system is initially switched to standby power. System shall be provided so that one car
is returned at a time and all code requirements for emergency power operation are
provided. Provide all code required items as per elevator operating including but not
limited to an illuminated signal at primary landing as per code for emergency standby
power.
N. Non-Standard Options [Note to AE: to be determined by Owner – these are non-typical
options]
1. Provision for Card Reader in Car (Card Reader provided and Installed by others).
2. Security video in car: (video equipment provided by others)
3. Speaker in car: (Speakers to be provided by others)
2.4 CONTROLLER CHARACTERISTICS
A. Simplex Control System [Note to AE: This is for (1) single car operations.]
1. A simplex selective collective control system shall be provided to meet the traffic
conditions of the building.
a. A car traveling “UP” shall answer its car calls and any “UP” hall calls assigned to it.
“DOWN” hall calls shall be answered by the car on the return trip.
b. The elevator shall park at the floor where the last call was answered.
2. The controller shall include an Anti-Nuisance feature. In the event car loading or
operation is not commensurate with the number of calls registered, all car calls shall be
canceled.
B. Duplex Control System [Note to AE: This to be used for 2 car group (duplex) operations.]
1. The duplex control system shall operate to meet the changing traffic conditions on the
basis of demand.
2. Power provisions shall be incorporated into the elevator control dispatch system to
prevent loss of control memory, sequence of operation and/or other control functions
due to fractional power interruptions, spikes or other interferences.
3. A car traveling “UP” shall reverse and return to the dispatch floor after it has answered
its car calls and any “UP” hall calls assigned to it. “DOWN” hall calls shall be answered
by any car on the return trip.
4. When the incoming traffic diminishes, the control shall reallocate cars from the dispatch
floor and permit cars to park with their doors closed at the last floor served, with a car
parked in the lobby or main floor level at all times.
5. The control shall give priority in assignment of a hall call to a car with a corresponding
car call. If this coincident hall call cannot be answered within the adjustable priority time,
the car with the best potential arrival time shall be assigned to the hall call.
6. The controls shall incorporate a Fail Safe Dispatching Operation system. Should the car
selection or dispatching system fail, so that cars are not dispatched within the
predetermined interval and in accordance with the conditions of the operating pattern in
effect, the cars shall leave the dispatching terminals without regard to sequence of
regular intervals and proceed to answer registered calls in the normal sequence and

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 manner, unless fire return features have been activated, until dispatching malfunctions
are corrected and normal service is restored.
C. Three (3) Car Group Control System [Note to AE: This paragraph can be applied for 3 or
more elevators in a common bank.]
1. Programmable parking: Elevator shall be provided with a programmable feature to
enable parking of the elevators as desired by owner.
2. The three (3) car group control system shall operate to meet the changing traffic
conditions on the basis of demand.
3. Power provisions shall be incorporated into the elevator control dispatch system to
prevent loss of control memory, sequence of operation and/or other control functions
due to fractional power interruptions, spikes or other interferences.
4. A car traveling “UP” shall reverse and return to the dispatch floor after it has answered
its car calls and any “UP” hall calls assigned to it. “DOWN” hall calls shall be answered
by any car on the return trip.
5. When the incoming traffic diminishes, the control shall reallocate cars from the dispatch
floor and permit cars to park with their doors closed at the last floor served, with a car
parked in the lobby or main floor level at all times.
6. The control shall give priority in assignment of a hall call to a car with a corresponding
car call. If this coincident hall call cannot be answered within the adjustable priority time,
the car with the best potential arrival time shall be assigned to the hall call.
7. The controls shall incorporate a Fail Safe Dispatching Operation system. Should the car
selection or dispatching system fail, so that cars are not dispatched within the
predetermined interval and in accordance with the conditions of the operating pattern in
effect, the cars shall leave the dispatching terminals without regard to sequence of
regular intervals and proceed to answer registered calls in the normal sequence and
manner, unless fire return features have been activated, until dispatching malfunctions
are corrected and normal service is restored.
2.5 EQUIPMENT: MACHINE ROOM COMPONENTS
A. CONTROLLER: Provide a microprocessor based control system for AC drive motors to
perform all of the functions of safe elevator operation. Controller shall utilize a position
velocity feedback system utilizing an encoder to maintain car speed within 2% regardless of
load or direction. The system shall also perform car and group operational control.
1. Absolute Positioning: All collective selective elevator systems shall provide absolute
positioning features within the elevator control system.
2. Controller shall be separated into two distinct halves; Motor Drive side and Control side.
High voltage motor power conductors shall be routed so as to be physically segregated
from the rest of the controller.
3. Field conductor terminations points shall be segregated; high voltage (>30 volts DC and
110 VAC,) and low voltage (< 30 volts DC)
4. EMC Testing: Controllers shall be designed and tested for Electromagnetic Interference
(EMI) immunity according to the EN 12016 (May 1998): “EMC Product Family Standards
for lifts, escalators, and passenger conveyors Part 2 – immunity”
5. Controller shall be provided with: Provide the highest possible level (all levels) of
microprocessor control testing device, tool or maintenance terminal suitable for all, but
not limited to, troubleshooting, system adjustment/modification, emergency or special
code required adjustment and maintenance procedures, etc. relating to the particular
type of installed controls. This device shall be the sole property of the owner and shall
be of the non self-destructible and/or of the non self-changeable type. The unit(s) will
not be leased, borrowed or returned to the manufacturer. Any need to re-calibrate,
replace with a newer version of the unit, adjust and/or modify the unit in any way shall be
provided to the Owner by the Elevator Contractor at no additional cost. Any
replacement or newer unit will be delivered to the Owner within three (3) working
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 (business) days of a written notice from the Owner. The unit must come with complete
instructions and operating techniques required to operate all functions of the device. At
no time, and for the life of the equipment, will the manufacturer be allowed to install
and/or modify the control system to be of the self-destructible and/or self-changeable
type.
6. Load Weighing: The system shall be equipped with an adjustable load weighing feature
(from 65% to 85% of full load) that shall monitor the weight of passenger load. Once the
system shall detect an approximately load of 65% of full capacity of the car, the system
shall be capable of by-passing current hall landing call demand.
7. Car Station “overload Indicator” jewel with Buzzer: [Note to AE: OPTION. Typically used
with housing / residence hall elevators or high use larger cars]
8. Provide one (1) set of required hardware, such as keyboards, monitors or any other tool
or device for each elevator, or for one for each group of elevators.
9. Provide all levels of codes and/or passwords to gain access to the elevator system for
the complete adjusting, diagnosing (to recall faults), troubleshooting, etc. of each unit.
10. Technical Support: All manufacturer’s technical and engineering support personnel
must be immediately (within 1 hour) available to the Owner for direct assistance at any
time during regular and normal hours of the elevator trade. This assistance must be
available for at least a ten (10) year period from the acceptance of the last elevator.
11. Future Changes: The manufacturer and/or installer of the controller must agree to
make any type of changes to the program as requested by the Owner, such as in the
case of government agency, building code or A.D.A. requirement, etc., and will be made
at reasonable costs at industry accepted rates, for the life of the equipment or for at
least a ten (10) year period. In addition, any discretional building feature (chance)
change will be handled in the same aforementioned manner. All changes will be made
in a timely manner and will not exceed fifteen (15) working days to complete.
12. The control system will NOT be allowed to have a built-in modem for remote monitoring
unless specifically requested by the Owner.
13. Code Data Plate: “A data plate shall be provided by the elevator contractor that
indicates the A17.1 Code to be used for inspections and tests. The data plate shall be of
such material and construction that the letters and figures stamped, etched, cast, or
otherwise applied to the face shall remain permanently and readily legible. The data
plate shall be in plain view, securely attached on the main line disconnect or on the
controller. The height of the letters and figures shall be provided as per code.
14. Controllers Allowed at the U of I Without Written Approval:
a. GAL Manuf Corp: GALaxy VVVF Traction Elevator Controller
b. MCE
c. Elevator Controls Corp: model, V-900-CL, VVVF-AC
2.6 MACHINE: The machine shall be of the geared traction type with the motor, brake, traction and
deflector sheave mounted on a continuous bedplate. Sound isolation pads shall be installed to
reduce vibration and noise transmission to the building structure.
A. Provide all steel support channels, brackets, bearing plates and beams as required for
installation of the new geared machine.
B. The machine bedplate shall be mounted on rubber isolation pads that will pre-vent noise
and vibration from emanating throughout the building structure.
C. Approved manufacturers are Hollister Whitney and Titan.
2.7 MACHINE BRAKE: Provide D.C. type
A. Provide Brake with switch to monitor brake operation with the controller.
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 C. Adjust the brake to set after the car has stopped level at the floor on a normal stop for a car
or floor call. Do not use the brake to assist in stopping the car at the floor on a normal stop.
2.8 DEFLECTOR AND SECONDARY SHEAVES (IF NECESSARY)
A. Provide deflector sheave incorporated with the machine and bed-plate in the machine room
providing there is adequate distance above the machine for full disassembly of ring gear
and all drive machine components. [Note to AE: Distance above machine to machine room
ceiling after machine is mounted on machine beams must be determined pre-bid.]
B. Provide new deflector and secondary sheave, as necessary, at all required locations
C. The sheave shall be cast of the proper hardness to provide maximum life and minimize
wear to the sheave and hoist cables. Testing shall be required to determine shaft hardness
should the specified conditions not be met. The Elevator Contractor shall provide all of the
testing as required at no additional cost to the Owner/Agent.
D. The sheave shall be properly installed and aligned so as to prevent vibration during
operation.
E. Provide all necessary steel support channels, angles, brackets, bearing plates and beams
as required for installation of the new sheaves.
F. The sheave shall be provided with a device that will prevent the cables from leaving or
jumping out of the grooves when cable tensioning is improper and all guards as required by
codes shall be provided.
G. Sheave will be manufactured to have roller bearings of sufficient size to withstand the
maximum loading of the elevator.
2.9 EMERGENCY BRAKING MECHANISM (ROPE GRIPPER)
A. Provide an emergency brake device that shall stop or grip the hoist ropes of each car to
stop an ascending car or from the movement of a car in an unintended manner.
B. The framework supporting the rope gripper must withstand upward and downward forces
appropriate for the elevator system and compliant with the elevator code. The framework
must prevent sliding and be securely fastened to the machine beams with a minimum of
one-half inch (1/2”) bolts. (The size of bolts shall be determined by the manufacturer’s
installation instructions, as well as the model number of the rope gripper.) The geared
machine must also be prevented from sliding.
C. The rope gripper shall be installed so as to be aligned with the machine beams.
D. The hoist ropes shall be centered and aligned on the mounting channel, and between the
rope gripper pads. Align the rope gripper so that the stationary lining pad barely touches
the ropes from top to bottom and from side to side and as required by manufacturer.
E. Install metal clips with screws that shall secure the rope gripper hose and greenfield wiring
to the machine room floor and/or the any metal support channels or angles.
F. Paint or stencil the elevator number onto the rope gripper box for proper identification.
G. Follow all of the manufacturer’s installation instructions (installation manual) for proper
installation of the rope gripper device.
H. Thoroughly test the rope gripper, utilizing the testing procedures identified in the
manufacturer’s installation manual.
I. The Elevator Contractor shall be required to hire a certified structural engineer to verify the
rope gripper installation means, as required by the rope gripper manufacture’s
requirements for “pull-through” strength. The structural engineer shall be required to
submit a letter that includes their professional seal, as well as verification of acceptable
installation methods.
2.10 AC MOTOR DRIVE: A Variable Voltage Variable Frequency AC drive system shall be
provided. The system shall be non-regenerative. Allowable Manufacturer / models.
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 B. MCE 12 pulse
C. KEB, model Combivert – F5
2.11 AC MOTOR: The AC motor shall be designed and insulated for AC drive applications and shall
be designed and constructed for compatibility with the provided AC Drive.
2.12 GOVERNOR: The car safety shall be operated by a centrifugal speed, bi-directional governor.
A. Governor shall be provided with a Live shaft for tapeless landing system options or
accommodations.
B. The top and sides of the moving governor shall be protected by a metal shroud on the top
and sides of the governor, and shall be secured with removable bolts/screws for
accessibility.
C. Governor Installation location shall provide reasonable means to completely disassemble
and service / maintain, Inspect, “in place” all components of the governor.
2.13 HOIST AND GOVERNOR CABLES
A. Provide new traction steel hoist cables of the proper size, dimension and strength for this
application.
B. Provide new hoist rope cable tapered sockets with adjustable shackles.
C. Provide a new governor cable of the proper size, material, dimension and strength for this
application.
2.14 SELECTORS
A. Tape style selectors may only be used on elevators with 200 FPM or slower cars (this will
be a rare occurrence.) All faster cars must use positioning encoder selector only.
2.15 EQUIPMENT ACCESS
A. All Equipment requiring maintenance and periodic inspections shall be accessible, and
shall be able to be disassembled, maintained and inspected “in place”.
2.16 EQUIPMENT: HOISTWAY COMPONENTS
A. Hoistway Operating Devices: (provide as required by code)
B. Buffers: As required by code
C. Railing Systems: Only "T" type guide rails shall be used.
D. Guide Rail Inserts: Elevator contractor shall provide guide rail insert brackets to General
Contractor for installation.
E. Fascia: Galvanized 14 gauge sheet steel facia shall be provided at the front <and rear> of
the hoistway as required by code and shall be properly supported to prevent excessive
deflection so to meet code requirements “Clearance Between Loading Side of Car
Platforms and Hoistway Enclosures”. [Note to AE: Designate if Painted or Stainless Steel
facia is desired.]
2.17 HOISTWAY ENTRANCES
A. Frames: Entrance frames shall be of bolted construction for complete one-piece unit
assembly. All frames shall be securely fastened to fixing angles mounted in the hoistway
so that there is no movement or deflection possible and as per code and shall be of 14-
gauge (2 mm) sheet steel minimum.
1. Entrance Finish: [Note to AE: This paragraph may be written as needed to indicate
specific entrance finishes by the opening. Clearly indicate landing/opening designations
for each finish. For example: “Lobby - satin finish stainless steel, floors 2 through 8 -
with white baked enamel”. Frame & Door finish can be independent.] [Select finish:
satin stainless steel> or <satin bronze> or <mirror stainless steel> or <mirror bronze> or
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 B. Entrance Markings: Braille entrance designations as per the IL accessibility Code shall
contain an adhesive back and be provided with holes in each of the corners of the plate and
shall be mounted with drive rivets so that a solid, tight, attachment is provided. Markings
shall be provided on both sides of the entrance as per applicable codes.
C. Sills: shall be [Note to AE: Provide material and color Sill are to be provided in – stainless –
cast iron – aluminum – Bronze,[nickel – or – brass – color – or ?] etc.].
D. Sill supports: [Note to AE: Provide sill support detail [ provided by GC or elevator contractor
as how hoistway sill will be attached to the building when heavy loading other than Class
A loading is specified for elevator] shall be provided as required for specific loading design
as per C3 elevator design.
E. Hall Sills for heavy loading: Hall sills for heavy “single unit loading” designed elevators shall
be bronze alloy unless specified otherwise.
1. Sill Load Requirements: For single unit loading C3 designed elevators [Note to AE:
provide following information or delete all if C3 elevator not specified]
a. Max Unit load = [Provide weight in pounds of heaviest single piece load that
elevator will be used for (this is frequently the capacity of elevator)]
b. Max Wheel load = [Provide wheel load information for the elevator contractor to
design the platform here: Max Unit Load (as defined above) on a 24” X 24” four
wheeled dolly should be provided in this space for the elevator contractor design
needs.]
c. Max Axle load = [Provide Axle load]
2. C3 Elevator Sill Grouting: Hall sills designed for heavy loading shall be fully grouted with
a Pre-mixed compound consisting of non-metallic aggregate, cement, water reducing
and plasticizing additives, capable of developing minimum compressive strength of
4000 psi at 28 days. Grouting, anchorage and sill support requirements shall be
provided by elevator contractor with the submittals. Grouting of elevator sills shall be
responsibility of other trades than elevator contractor. Other methods of heavy C3
designed elevator sill installations must be submitted and approved.
F. Door Operators: Provide high-speed Heavy duty Door operator. Provide related door
hardware and equipment of one of the following manufacturers and models:
1. Thyssen-Krupp Smart Tech “non proprietary” model closed loop door operator.
2. “MAC” / Kone Spares heavy duty Closed loop door operator.
3. GAL Manufacturer Model MOVFR heavy duty operator.
G. Door Operation:
1. Force Limiting Operation: Provide fully adjustable means to limit the door pressure while
closing to a maximum of 30 pounds and a maximum of 7.5 foot-pounds kinetic energy.
2. Nudging Operation: Nudging functions shall be provided but Doors shall be able to be
adjusted to remain fully open if door screen continues to be obstructed and a door
nudging buzzer shall sound rather than the door going into actual nudging. Doors shall
fully reopen if door screen becomes obstructed during closing.
a. Door Buzzer: Provide adjustable means to sound audible electronic tone when
doors are held open for an adjustable period of time.
3. Door Timing and Operation: Provide separate adjustable timers to vary the time the
doors are held open or before they close for answering car calls, answering hall calls,
for door open time, and nudging operation.
a. The dwell time for a car call stop at a typical floor shall be adjustable between one
(1) and eight (8) seconds and the dwell time for a hall call stop shall be adjustable
between one (1) and eight (8) seconds.
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 5. Door Stall Operation: Provide means to reopen doors in the event that the doors do not
close fully within 30 seconds of closing operation. Provide means to remove the
elevator from service after the third unsuccessful attempt.
6. Door time for main landing: Door dwell times shall be field adjustable with resolution to
0.1 seconds. The dwell time at the main dispatch floor shall be adjustable between
three (3) and fifteen (15) seconds.
7. Interrupted Door Screen: Upon interruption of the car door electric eye beam or door
detector unit, the door open time shall be able to be reduced to an adjustable time of 0.5
to three (3) seconds.
a. Hall and car stop times for door screen: The photo beam or door detector control
door dwell time shall be separately adjustable for car and hall calls.
H. Door Protection System: Provide 40 beam, infrared, double diode transmit system, which
shall initiate door reopening operation.
I. Door Hangers and Tracks: For each hoistway sliding door, provide sheave type two point
suspension hangers and tracks complete. Sheaves shall be 3¼" diameter and have
polyurethane tires with ball bearings properly sealed to retain grease. Hangers shall be
provided with an adjustable slide to take the up-thrust of the doors. Tracks shall be, smooth
surface and shaped to conform to the hanger sheaves.
1. Acceptable Manufacturers:
a. GAL Manufacturing Corp.
b. Kone Spares
c. Thyssen-Krupp
d. Vertical Express
2.18 HOISTWAY DOORS
A. Doors: Doors shall be [Note to AE: Provide material, finish, gauge and any specific
requirements of hoistway doors] Entrance doors shall be minimum of 16-gauge furniture
steel reinforced hoistway doors construction with vertical internal channel reinforcements.
1. Fire Rating: Entrance and doors shall be UL fire rated for 1-1/2 hour or as required by
local code.
2. Sight Guards: Color and material matched sight guards will be furnished with all doors.
B. Key Hole: Each hoistway door panel shall contain an emergency release hole, with a
stainless steel tube and collar.
C. Door Safety Gibs: All horizontally sliding hoistway and car doors shall have a minimum of
three gibs at the bottoms of the doors. One of the three gibs shall be solid metal so that
fire cannot cause the gib to come out of the doorsill grooves.
2.19 EQUIPMENT: CAR COMPONENTS
A. Safeties: The car safety shall be integral to the car-frame and shall be Type "B", flexible
guide clamp type.
B. Car Balance & weight frame: Provide adequate weights and weight frame to static balance
the elevator cab and car frame. Static balance is the front to back and side-to-side balance
of the hanging car alone, and not the balance relationship between the car and
counterweights. Balance shall be within plus or minus 50 lbs.
C. Cab Components: Provide Cab design details including, color, thickness and composition
of materials, removable panels, car top, etc.
1. [Note to AE: Provide appropriate cab type and details]
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 3. Ceiling Type: [Note to AE: Provide Ceiling / drop Ceiling Type, description, material,
finish]
4. Cab Lighting: [Note to AE: Provide Cab lighting details] Lighting is to be electronic
ballast, double tube fluorescent fixtures. Because of the increased cost of relamping,
increased energy usage, and increased probability of vandalism and theft, any
ceiling/lighting design utilizing incandescent, compact fluorescent, halogen, LED, or
other lamp is not permitted.
5. Emergency Car Lighting: Car lighting shall be connected to a building emergency power
source and an emergency power unit on elevator employing a sealed rechargeable
battery and totally static circuits shall be provided to illuminate the elevator car and
provide current to the alarm bell in the event of building power failure.
6. Emergency Pulsating Siren or alarm bell: Siren/alarm bell mounted on top of the car
that is activated when the Alarm button in the car operating panel is engaged.
Siren/alarm bell shall have a rated sound pressure level of 80 dba at a distance of 3.0 m
from the device. Siren/alarm bell shall respond with a delay of not more than 1 second
after the switch or push button has been pressed. The bell shall contain a separate
battery charging unit including a solid-state charger and a means for testing the device
and the button shall light when pressed.
7. Exhaust Fan: A key operated exhaust fan shall be mounted on the car top.
8. Car top 120-Volt Receptacles and Lights: The car-top shall be equipped with GFI outlet,
light switches, and light receptacle located and accessible from the top the car. The
light switch(s) shall be within convenient reach from the access doorways.
a. Front and Rear Openings: If the elevator has front and rear openings, there shall
be a light switch easily accessible on the car top from both the front and rear
access doors. The light switches shall be wired so that either switch will operate all
the lighting.
9. Car Top Stop Switch: Car top stop switch/s shall be located so that it is easily
accessible from the hallway from both front and rear openings without getting onto the
car.
10. Top of Car Safety Railing: a Standard Railing conforming to the requirements of the
code as per “Railing and Equipment on Top of Cars”. Safety “standard Railing shall be
installed to withstand 200 lbs of force in any direction as per code.
a. Safety Railing / Car Top: The car top safety railing shall be installed so that the top
rail is 2” (two inches) – INSIDE THE PERIMETER OF THE CAR TOP. This is to
help prevent accidental contact with hoistway equipment if personnel have their
hands on the top rail of the Safety Railing.
11. Handrails: Flat bar style Handrails shall be provided on all sides of the cab that do not
have doors. Handrails shall be removable from inside the cab and attached with a
minimum bolt size of 5/16 inch.
a. [Note to AE: Provide Handrail Type, style, material and description]
12. Car Threshold / Sill: [Note to AE: Provide material used: < aluminum> or <bronze> or
<nickel alloy>Cast Iron - other.] Provide as required for class of loading. Aluminum sills
may be used for Class A loading and bronze Alloy sills shall be used for C3 designed or
heavy loading designed elevators unless specified otherwise. Car Sill and Hall sills shall
be provided in the same material.
13. Protective pads and hanging buttons: Provide code compliant quilted fire retardant
protective pads and cab mounting buttons in all elevators. Pads shall have hemmed
cutouts for all car fixtures, including the emergency communication device and as
required by code.
a. Hanging Buttons: Hanging buttons for protective pads shall be through bolted and
double nutted on the back side of the cab so as to prevent the removal or un-
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 “loctite” type product on the male and female threads of the button, or some means
to prevent unscrewing the button from the threaded rod.
14. Car Guide Assemblies: Provide heavy-duty “ELSCO” roller-type guides that are
applicable to the size and capacity of the installation. Roller guides shall allow front-to-
back and side-to-side adjustment of each guide. Each arm shall be spring mounted
with adjustable stops. Roller shall be a minimum of six (6”) inches in diameter. Guide
assemblies shall be designed to maintain guidance with the loss of the roller.
a. Provide a new protective roller guide plate over the car top roller guide assemblies
to prevent accidental contact with the rotating wheels.
D. Counterweight Guide Assemblies: Provide heavy-duty “ELSCO” roller-type guides which
are applicable to the size and capacity of the installation. Roller guides shall allow front-to-
back and side-to-side adjustment of each guide. Guide assemblies shall be designed to
maintain guidance with the loss of the roller. Counterweight roller guides shall be not less
than 3” in diameter.
1. Provide a new protective roller guide plate over the car top roller guide assemblies to
prevent accidental contact with the rotating wheels.
2.20 MONITOR WITH KEYBOARD INTERFACE
A. Each elevator group shall have a built in monitor of not less than 7” diagonal measurement,
with keyboard interface, that can display the following information:
1. Group Display - shows car position, door status, registered car and hall calls, the hall
call assignment and the hall call ETA time. The keyboard interface shall allow car calls
for each car in the group and hall calls to be entered.
2. Individual Car Diagnostics Display – shows the status of individual inputs and output.
This display also shows the car service status, current fault, demand velocity, encoder
velocity, velocity difference between demand and encoder, car position, position
indicator, floor count (learned on setup), pulse count locations, run command, encoder
direction and the direction preference.
3. Hall Call Display - the up and down hall call inputs from the serial hall call boards.
4. Elevator Traffic Statistics Screen - displays the number of car and hall calls, the number
of hall calls less than 15, 30, 45, and 60 seconds, and the number of hall calls greater
than 60 seconds. The display also shows the percentage of calls answered for each
category.
5. Fault Log (for each car) - Car Fault Display shows car faults in the order that the faults
occurred. The fault buffer on the car shall hold at least 50 of the last faults in a circular
buffer. The fault display shows the fault, the time it occurred, the date, the car position
and the number of consecutive occurrences. A Detailed Car Fault Display must show
the standard car fault information plus additional control information that is stored at the
instant the fault is recorded.
2.21 FIXTURES
A. General: Provide all new flush mounted car and hall fixtures including car station, hall push
buttons, car position indicator, and car riding direction arrows. LED lighting shall be
provided with all fixtures. Allowable manufacturers without written approval:
1. CE Electronics
2. EPCO
3. Janus Monitor Controls fixtures
4. Innovation Industries
5. ThyssenKrupp impulse and traditional style fixtures
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 B. Fixture Finish: [Note to AE: Provide fixture cover material and finish > brushed stainless >
mirrored brass > etc.]
1. Car Fixture Finish: [Provide fixture cover material and finish. Stainless, brushed
bronze… mirrored etc]
2. Hall Fixture Finish: [Provide fixture cover material and finish
C. Hall Position indicators: Only Digital Style hall and car Position indicators or units that
require no bulbs or maintenance shall be provided.
1. Hall Position Indicator: Only the main landing floor shall be provided with a Hall Position
indicator located above and centered with the door frame. [Note to AE: Designate
what landings hall position indicators will be used on (main landing only, normally)]
D. Fire Service Lobby Fixture: incorporated into the main landing hall pushbutton fixture
Provide a Phase I emergency fire service key switch which meets current code
requirements. Engrave the Firefighter’s Instruction’s above the Phase I fire service switch.
E. Hoistway Access Key: Hoistway Access Key shall be a “Fort Lock” Chicago style barrel
515 Key.
F. Car Control Stations: Provide flush-mounted metal panel containing call button for each
landing served and containing other buttons, switches, and controls required for specified
car operation and control. Mount at height complying with Illinois Accessibility Code.
Provide operating device symbols required by Illinois Accessibility Code. Mark other
buttons and switches with manufacturer's standard identification for required use or
function. Car Control Stations shall contain but not limited to, LED illuminated pushbuttons
marked to correspond to the landings served. A "door open" and “door close” button, a key
operated car light and fan switch a key operated independent service switch. Key switches
for Firefighter's Service Phase I and Phase 2 shall be provided as required by code.
1. Car Position Indicator: The car operating panel shall contain and incorporate a two (2”)
inch L.E.D. digital position indicator with directional arrows so arranged that as the car
travels through the hoistway, its position shall be indicated by illumination of a numeral
corresponding to the landing at which the car is stopped or passing. The digital position
indicator shall be integral with the main car operating panel and shall have a hard plastic
lens cover for protection.
G. Elevator Designation Plate: Provide at the top of the Car Station a removable plate with the
elevator designation engraved into it. The Elevator Designation Engraving must contain the
UI building number a hyphen and then an E, and then the elevator designation number as
per the project. EXAMPLE: 8283-E1 is the Oak Street Chiller plant elevator designation.
H. Capacity Plate: The elevator capacity plate shall be located at the top of the car station.
I. Utility Outlet: A 125V 15 amperes utility outlet with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection
shall be furnished in the cab.
J. Operating Permit Frame: Owner shall provide and install.
K. Emergency Phone Cutout in Car Station: The car station shall be provided with a cutout
and box without a door to accommodate the U of I Standard Ram-tech emergency
telephone. The cutout shall be 7" wide by 10" high with a securely mounted box provided
behind that is a minimum of 3½" deep and shall be located at the bottom of the car station.
1. U of I Shall Provide Emergency Telephone: An emergency phone will be provided by
the Owner on all projects and be included with any new project. The CITES, Customer
Service Section, shall be contacted at (217) 333-1161. See U of I Facilities Standards
Section 27 00 -0 – Communications Systems.
L. Hall Fixture Finish: LED LIGHTED [Note to AE: Provide fixture cover material and finish >
brushed stainless > mirrored brass > etc.]
M. Hall Lanterns floor arrival tones: Provide fixtures on car that sounds in the car as it reaches
the appropriate floor with LED illuminated "up" and "down" signal arrows. Provide units to
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 1. Provide Hall Mounted Direction indicators: [Note to AE: Provide ONLY with installations
with more than one elevator in group ]
2.22 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Traveling Cables and Electric Wiring
1. All wiring provided shall be new insulated copper wiring and shall have a flame retarding
and moisture resisting outer cover which shall be run in metal conduit, metal piping or
metal duct work. All wires shall bear Underwriters Laboratory (UL) approval and shall
adhere with all NEC code requirements.
2. Provide new electric wiring and traveling cables that shall be properly secured and shall
meet all code requirements.
3. Traveling Cable Spares:
a. Spare Wires: The traveling cable for the elevator shall have no fewer than 8 spare
conductors or 10 percent spare conductors, whichever is greater. the spares shall
be properly marked and tagged.
b. Communication Wire: One pair of shielded communication wires shall be provided
for an emergency phone and 1 spare pair of shielded communication wires shall be
provided in the traveling cable to the car.
c. Shielded twisted pair: Two (2) shielded twisted pair conductors shall be provided in
the traveling cable.
4. Car Station Spares: A minimum of 8 spare conductors shall be supplied to the car
station from the machine room.
a. Other Equipment Spare Wires: The number of spare wires shall be maintained
and allowed for regardless of other equipment installed inside the elevator car at
time of installation, such as security card reader, camera, intercom, etc. the
additional spares shall be properly marked and tagged.
5. Hoistway Wire Spares: There shall be no fewer than 8 spare conductors from the
elevator controller to a hoistway pull box at the bottom of the hoistway or hoistway
junction box. The additional spares shall be properly marked and tagged in the pull-box
/ junction box and controller.
B. Compression Fittings: Only compression style electrical conduit fittings shall be used.
C. Electrical Piping: All electrical piping runs to the elevator equipment shall be run overhead
or in a manner which will not restrict access to and around any control or machine
equipment.
D. Code Data Plate: “A data plate shall be provided by the elevator contractor that indicates
the A17.1 Code to be used for inspections and tests. The data plate shall be of such
material and construction that the letters and figures stamped, etched, cast, or otherwise
applied to the face shall remain permanently and readily legible. The data plate shall be in
plain view, securely attached on the main line disconnect or on the controller. The height of
the letters and figures shall be provided as per code.
E. Splices: Conductors shall be continuous from outlet to outlet and no splices shall be made
except where absolutely necessary and then only made inside a junction or pull box.
F. Environment: Elevator controls and equipment shall be capable of operating properly while
the temperature is maintained between 50 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit and the humidity is
maintained below 75 percent non-condensing in all equipment areas.
G. Motor Wiring to Controller: All motor and control wiring outside of an enclosure such as a
motor pull box, governor, etc shall be run in appropriately sized conduit to the controller.
H. Grounding of Equipment: A properly sized grounding wire shall be provided from the
elevator machine room’s mainline disconnect to a motor control center panel. A separate
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 controller. All elevator equipment including but not limited to motor drives, and encoders,
shall be properly grounded to this system.
I. NEC Electrical Clearances: Maintain all clearances around all equipment in conformance
with the NEC.
J. Fire Alarm Interface: Elevator Contractor shall coordinate with Electrical Contractor to
make final connections of existing fire alarm wiring to new control panel.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Should the Elevator Contractor proceed with any additional work without the prior written
consent of the AE, Elevator Consultant and/or Owner/Agent, then the Elevator Contractor
shall absorb all of the costs associated with the work that was performed.
B. The Elevator Contractor shall INCLUDE and perform the following as part of the execution
of the work detailed in the specification:
1. Confirm that the Specification and contract documents are complete with regard to the
work required to provide for a complete, legal and Code compliant installation.
2. Confirm that the elevator equipment to be provided will fit within the space available as
specified.
C. General: Comply with Manufacturer's instructions and recommendations and to applicable
Codes & Standards to provide a quiet, smoothly operating installation, free from sides-way,
oscillation, or vibration.
D. Contractor Shall Supply All Equipment and Supervision Required: The
manufacturer/contractor shall provide all items, articles, and operations listed, mentioned,
and herein specified, including all tools, scaffolding, safety devices, supervision, and
incidentals necessary and required for the elevator completion. The contractor shall supply
all safety equipment necessary to accomplish this project including, but not limited to,
ladders, safety harnesses, safety barriers, warning signs, and scaffolds. All of the
equipment will be of new or first-rate condition.
E. Rail Bracket Embeds: The elevator manufacturer shall furnish and deliver, to the general
contractor, embeds to be placed into the Cast In Place or CMU elevator hoistway and cast
in place elevator pits to accommodate the installation of the guide rail brackets and
supports, counter weight brackets and supports and all other elevator components as
required for the complete installation of the traction units as specified herein.
F. Coordination: Coordinate elevator work with work of other trades for proper time and
sequence to avoid construction delays. Use benchmarks, lines, and levels designated by
Contractor, to ensure dimensional coordination of Work.
1. Fire Alarm Interface: Elevator Contractor shall coordinate with Electrical Contractor to
make final connections of existing fire alarm wiring to new control panel.
G. Alignment: Verify guiderails are installed plumb and square to opposing rail and aligned
with hoistway entrances.
H. Hoistway Clearances: There shall be a minimum clearance from anything located on the
car or cab to anything attached to or in the hoistway of ¾" unless closer running clearances
are required and necessary for the proper operation of the elevator system. Items requiring
¾" running clearances include but are not limited to electrical conduit, raceways, junction
boxes, rail brackets, pit ladders, light fixtures, sump discharge lines, etc. Other running
clearances shall comply with Elevator Code as applicable.
I. Floor Accuracy/Leveling Tolerance: The elevator shall stop within ¼" of floor regardless of
load or direction of travel and re-level to within ¼" during loading/unloading.
3.2 DEMOLITION [Note to AE: Include this paragraph for elevator replacement / modernization
projects only.]

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 A. Retaining Existing Equipment: Owner reserves the right to retain any of the existing
equipment. Contractor shall contact the Owner prior to beginning work to establish what
materials and equipment shall be retained by the Owner.
B. Disposal of Equipment: Contractor shall be responsible for the legal removal from the
premises and disposal of all equipment not retained by the Owner.
3.3 JOB SITE CONDITION AND CLEANUP [Note to AE: Include this paragraph for elevator
replacement or modernization projects only.]
A. Daily Work Area Cleanup: Work areas will be kept orderly and free from debris during
installation on a daily basis.
B. Cleanup and Protection of existing Surfaces: The manufacturer/contractor shall be
responsible for the protection of the existing surfaces including walls floors, etc, and the
removal of packing materials, and general cleanup of the construction area. Job site shall
be left in a pre-job condition at the completion of the project.
C. Patching and Repairing: Contractor shall be responsible for patching and repairing any
holes or penetrations that are made by the contractor.
D. Cutting and Welding: See Section 01 35 00 – Special Procedures for Owner’s required
notification process prior to performing any welding or other fire hazardous work.
E. Dust: Any cutting of concrete, masonry, or any other material that generates dust shall
utilize some means to minimize, control, reduce or eliminate the effects of the dust.
F. Notification: Because of the nature of the occupied buildings that this work will take place
in, the contractor shall notify the Owner of any cutting that will cause a dust condition.
Notification shall be a minimum of three working days before work is to begin.
3.4 FINAL TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE
A. The elevator contractor shall conduct preliminary functional testing to ensure that the
elevator installation is complete and ready for acceptance testing. The elevator contractor
shall then schedule an acceptance inspection of the installation with the third-party elevator
inspector selected by the project and the University of Illinois Elevator Shop. Advance
notice of the planned date of inspection shall be sent to the inspector and the Elevator
Shop at least five (5) working days prior to the date requested.
B. The elevator contractor will be required to complete the contractor’s portion of the State of
Illinois Conveyance Registration Form once the elevator equipment has arrived at the job
site and the equipment serial numbers are available. The elevator contractor shall forward
the form with the required information included, to the Project Manager for filing with the
Elevator Safety Division of the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The registration of the new
equipment will be handled by the University of Illinois.
C. The elevator contractor and the other project contractors associated with the elevator
installation shall provide assistance as required to demonstrate to the Elevator Inspector
and the University of Illinois Elevator Shop that the elevator installation is in compliance with
all of the requirements of the State of Illinois Elevator Safety and Regulation Act and the
standards referenced herein. Upon completion of the inspection and a finding of no
outstanding compliance issues, the elevator contractor shall provide the required statement
of testing to the Project Manager for filing. The application for the Certificate of Operation
will be processed and filed by the University of Illinois.
1. The elevator contractor shall be responsible for any re-inspection fees required on the
project that is caused by their omissions or errors.
2. The elevator contractor is required to notify the Project Manager of any impingements
upon the elevator installation by other contracting trades.
D. Testing: Elevator contractor shall provide testing of load, speed, endurance, and operation
in accordance with ASME A17.1 and Il State elevator safety code requirements.
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3.5 TRAINING
A. Formal Training: Formal classroom training from the manufacturer shall be provided if
Owner personnel have not previously received formal training on a proposed piece of
equipment.
B. Training: Elevator manufacturer shall provide training personnel to the University of Illinois
Campus for the purpose of teaching and instructing an adjuster level training program to
the Owner personnel. At the Owner’s option, 3 Owner personnel may travel to the
Contractor’s / controller manufacturer’s Training Center. Contractor / controller
manufacturer shall be responsible for the cost of the program. Owner shall be responsible
for travel expenses. All training shall be made available prior to the end of the warranty
period with reasonable and adequate notice of a minimum of 90 days so that
accommodations and scheduling can be accomplished.
C. On-Site Training: Contractor shall provide one 8-hour session of training at new installation
locations on the complete operation, adjusting, and troubleshooting of the elevator system.
Training shall include complete instruction on the use of any service or adjusting tools.
3.6 PAINTING & CLEANING
A. Machine Finish, Cleaning and Painting of Equipment: All equipment shall be “touch up”
painted and left in a clean condition and meet the following requirements.
1. “Touch Up” Paint: All factory painted surfaces of machine, motors, governors, car
slings, controllers, etc. that have been scratched, welded on, rusted, etc, shall be
“touched up” with manufacturer’s standard color paint. Spray paint is not acceptable
for touch up painting.
2. Paint (no spray paint): All accessories such as unfinished machinery iron work, metal
fittings, welded areas, guide rails, (except items such as conduit and wire ropes) that
are exposed in the hoistways, pits, and machine rooms, shall be cleaned and painted
with one coat of the manufacturer’s standard color enamel acceptable to the Owner.
Gloss black paint may be used instead of manufacturer’s standard color on items such
as guide rails, and pit channels at manufacturer’s discretion. Factory painted surfaces
of guide rails, shall be considered an unfinished surface, and shall require cleaning and
painting.
B. Cleaning: At time of final acceptance all debris, dirt, mud, protective materials and dust
from all surfaces inside hoistway, machine room, controller, elevator car frame, sill and all
other related equipment shall be removed and elevator equipment shall be left in a like-new
clean condition.

END OF SECTION 14 21 00

This section of the U of I Facilities Standards establishes minimum requirements only.

It should not be used as a complete specification.

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