Elveron Home-Elevator-Design-and-Planning-Guide

Creating An Accessible World
ELVORON HOME ELEVATOR

DESIGN AND PLANNING GUIDE
www.garaventalift.com
Please note:
Dimensions provided in this Guide are for REFERENCE ONLY
and should not be used for site preparation or construction.
Table of Contents
Elvoron - Home Elevator....................................................................................................................4
Hoistway Construction ................................................................................................................... 5
Wood Construction ....................................................................................................................... 6
Masonry Construction .....................................................................................................................6
Door Openings ..............................................................................................................................6
Construction of Pit:...........................................................................................................................7
Pit Lighting ...................................................................................................................................7
Overhead Clearance........................................................................................................................7
Car/Gate Door & Hoistway Doors......................................................................................................8
Hoistway Door Interlock .................................................................................................................8
Standard Door Package .................................................................................................................8
Automatic Cab Gate (Optional)........................................................................................................8
Hall Door Operator (Optional)..........................................................................................................8
Upgrade Door Package .................................................................................................................8
Hall Door Operator (Optional)..........................................................................................................8
Premium Door Package .................................................................................................................8
3” & 5” Door Clearance Rule ............................................................................................................9
Hoistway Dimensions - standard door package...............................................................................10
Hoistway Dimensions - upgrade door package................................................................................12
Hoistway Dimensions - premium door package...............................................................................14
3-Speed Door Details .....................................................................................................................16
Hydraulic Drive System Overview:..................................................................................................17
Hydraulic Drive System - Technical Reference: ...............................................................................18
General...................................................................................................................................... 18
Equipment ................................................................................................................................. 18
Controls ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Safety Features .......................................................................................................................... 18
Options ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Hydraulic Drive System - Machine Room & Electrical Requirements:...............................................19
Electrical Disconnects .................................................................................................................. 20
Ventilation Requirements ............................................................................................................. 20
Mains Power Requirements ........................................................................................................... 20
Lighting Power Requirements......................................................................................................... 20
Emergency Battery Lowering......................................................................................................... 20
Emergency Manual Lowering......................................................................................................... 20
Hydraulic Drive System - Machine Room Layout..............................................................................21
In-line Drive System Overview ......................................................................................................22
In-line Drive System - Technical Reference: ...................................................................................23
General...................................................................................................................................... 23
Equipment ................................................................................................................................. 23
Controls ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Safety Features .......................................................................................................................... 23
Options ..................................................................................................................................... 23
In-line Drive System - Electrical Controller Box Details & Locations................................................24
Electrical Disconnects .................................................................................................................. 25
Ventilation Requirements ............................................................................................................. 25
Mains Power Requirements ........................................................................................................... 25
Lighting Power Requirements......................................................................................................... 25
Battery Lowering - Optional .......................................................................................................... 25
Battery Backup - Optional ........................................................................................................... 25
Emergency Lowering - Standard......................................................................................................26
Loading Diagram:............................................................................................................................27
Design Hot Line: 1-800-663-6556 or +1-604-594-0422
Elvoron - Home Elevator

The Elvoron is a sophisticated elevating system
designed specifically for use in private residences.
The system fits within a vertical elevator hoistway
connecting the floors to be serviced. Two different
drive systems are available with your elevator, the
Hydraulic Drive and the In-line Drive.
This Design Guide is intended to assist architects,

contractors, home owners and elevator professionals
in planning for the Elvoron Home Elevator installation.
We strongly recommend that you contact your local
Garaventa Lift representative to discuss and become
familiar with the code requirements in your area. It
is extremely important for you to know and adhere
to all local codes and regulations pertaining to the
installation and use of residential elevators.
Hydraulic Drive System

(Accordian Gate Shown)
Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -4-

37086-M-DP
Hoistway Construction
The elevator rails are attached to a load bearing All the walls of the hoistway, especially the supporting
wall using rail brackets. The rail bracket spacing wall, need to be smooth, square and plumb from the
is determined during the design phase. The rail bottom of the pit to ceiling. This is to allow for the
brackets are generally 4’ to 8’ apart, measured required running clearances.
vertically, depending on the load capacity, size of
cab and travel height. Hoistway construction shown No light is required at the top of the hoistway. A
is suitable for both the Hydraulic Drive system and light is required in the pit (see Construction of Pit for
the In-line Drive system. Please see final elevator details).
shop drawings for actual rail bracket locations and
job specific dimensions.
Hydraulic Drive System Shown
Rail Brackets
attached to
wall - locations
indicated on
shop drawing
Side View Front View

(Accordian Gate Shown)

37086-M-DP
Wood Construction Door Openings

2” x 4” wood studs should be used, 2” x 12”’s laid flat Garaventa Lift recommends that the walls on either
are then fastened between the studs. Consult with side of the hoistway entrances be framed and finished
your local Garaventa Lift representative if you plan after the doors and frames have been aligned on site.
on using wood studs larger than 2” x 4”, as this can However a header frame above the door will be re-
affect clearances controlled by code. quired to mount the door in place.
The hoistway dimensions indicate the clear inside During installation the rails system and floor of the
finished hoistway. Please ensure you allow for wall cab are installed, then the doors are aligned to the
finishing (plywood/drywall) on top of the studs. centerline of the cab opening.
Masonry Construction
It is not necessary to make the return walls on either
side of the doors in concrete. More flexibility in door
positioning during the installation can be achieved
with wood framing around hoistway entrances.
Wood Blocking Guidelines Rail Bracket in Hoistway

37086-M-DP
Construction of Pit
The pit must be the same width and length as the
hoistway, and should have a minimum 4” thick
concrete floor. Reactions are indicated on each
project’s shop drawings. Pit depths range from 8”
to 12” depending on car size, load capacity and car
door/gate style.
A pit ladder is required only if the pit depth exceeds

36” (915 mm). Be aware that the addition of a pit
ladder may affect the finished hoistway size required.
Pit Lighting
A pit light is required if the lighting is less than 50 lx
at the pit floor with the lowest door open. The general
contractor can install a light in the hoistway pit or
provide a separate 110v duplex receptacle outside
the hoistway, within 10’ (3000 mm) of either side of
the lowest landing door.
Overhead Clearance
In-Line Drive In-Line Drive

Hydraulic w/ Controller w/ Controller at top
84" Cab Height Drive outside Hoistway of Hoistway
Standard Door Package 96" (2438 mm) 96" (2438 mm) 108" (2743 mm)
Upgrade or Premium Door Package 96" (2438 mm) 96" (2438 mm) 114" (2896 mm)
96" Cab Height

Standard Door Package 108" (2743 mm) 108" (2743 mm) 120" (3048 mm)
Upgrade or Premium Door Package N/A N/A N/A

37086-M-DP
Car Gate/Door & Hoistway Doors

Hoistway Door Interlocks
All hoistway doors are fitted with an interlock that
ensures the car can not be moved from a landing
unless the hall door is closed and locked.
Standard Door Package

The Standard Door Package includes a swinging hall
door by others and an accordion car gate. Residential
solid core doors must be used as the hoistway doors.
The doors are equipped with an electrical interlock
during installation. This lock prevents the doors
from opening when the elevator is not present.
Recommended door width is 36”. The minimum door
thickness is 1-3/4”.
The doors must comply with the “3 & 5 Rule” which

references the positioning of the door in relation to
the elevator hoistway (see drawing on page 9).
Automatic Cab Gate (Optional) Swinging Door Interlock Shown

The cab gate(s) can be equipped with a power operator for Standard and Upgrade Door Packages
for automatic gate opening and closing when the cab
arrives at a landing or the landing door is opened. Hall Door Operator (Optional)
Each hall door may be supplied with a power door
operator. This feature will open the landing door when
Hall Door Operator (Optional) the cab arrives at a landing or when the hall station
Each hall door may be supplied with a power door is pressed. The operator is mounted above the door
operator. This feature will open the landing door when frame and requires extra support or blocking. A sepa-
the cab arrives at a landing or when the hall station rate 110 VAC power supply may be required.
is pressed. The operator is mounted above the door
frame and requires extra support or blocking. A sepa-
rate 110 VAC power supply may be required. Premium Door Package
The Premium Door Package includes a sliding eleva-
Upgrade Door Package tor car door and tandem sliding elevator hall doors.
Only available in standard 84” height cabs. The car
The Upgrade Door Package includes swinging hall
door engages with the hall door as the elevator ap-
doors by others and a 3-speed side sliding elevator
proaches the landing. Once the elevator has reached
car door. Only available in standard 84” height cabs.
the landing, the automatic sliding elevator doors oper-
Photo-electric obstruction sensors ensure that there
ate in tandem. Photo-electric obstruction sensors en-
are no obstructions as the sliding elevator car door is
sure that there are no obstructions as the doors are
closing. If an obstruction is sensed while the door is
closing. If an obstruction is sensed while the doors are
closing, it will automatically re-open.
closing, they will automatically re-open.
Residential solid core doors must be used as the
hoistway doors. The doors are equipped with an
electrical interlock. This lock prevents the doors
from opening when the elevator is not present.
Recommended door width is 36”. The minimum door
thickness is 1-3/4”.
The doors must comply with the “3 & 5 Rule” which

references the positioning of the hoistway door in
relation to the elevator hoistway and car door or gate
(see drawing on page 9).

37086-M-DP
3” & 5” Door Clearance Rule
The clearance between the inside surface of the landing door and the edge of the landing sill shall not exceed
3” (76mm). The distance between inside surface of the landing door and the car door or gate shall not exceed
5” (127mm).
CAB
1 (12mm) to 1 1 (38mm)
” ”
2 2
3” (76mm)
max.
5” (127mm)
max.
Standard Door Package

Swinging Hall Door with Accordian Gate
3” (76mm)
max.
5” (127mm) 1 (12mm) to
”
2
max.
1 1 ” (38mm)
2
Upgrade Door Package

Swinging Hall Door with Sliding Elevator Car Door
Elvoron Home Elevator Design and Planning Guide -9- www.garaventalift.com

37086-M-DP
Hoistway Dimensions
Accordion
Standard Gate withPackage
Door Swing Landing Doors - 1/2"
- swinging hallwalls
door with accordian car gate - 1/2” wall thickness
Style 1
Clear Cab Size Hoistway Width Hoistway Length Jack Centerline Entrance Centerline
36 x 48 51 56 1/4 30 30 1/4
36 x 54 51 62 1/4 33 30 1/4
36 x 60 51 68 1/4 36 30 1/4
40 x 54 55 62 1/4 33 34 1/4
42 x 60 57 70 1/4 36 5/8 36 1/4
48 x 60 63 70 1/4 36 5/8 42 1/4
Style 2
36 x 48 51 54 3/4 27 3/8 30 1/4
36 x 54 51 60 3/4 30 3/8 30 1/4
36 x 60 51 66 3/4 33 3/8 30 1/4
40 x 54 55 60 3/4 30 3/8 34 1/4
42 x 60 57 73 1/2 36 3/4 36 1/4
48 x 60 63 73 1/2 36 3/4 42 1/4
Style 3 & 4
Clear Cab Size Hoistway Width Hoistway Length Jack Centerline Entrance A Centerline Entrance B Centerline
36 x 48 54 7/8 56 1/4 30 30 1/4 34 3/4
36 x 54 54 7/8 62 1/4 33 30 1/4 40 3/4
36 x 60 54 7/8 68 1/4 36 30 1/4 46 3/4
40 x 54 58 7/8 62 1/4 33 34 1/4 40 3/4
42 x 60 60 7/8 70 1/4 36 5/8 36 1/4 48 3/4
48 x 60 66 7/8 70 1/4 36 5/8 42 1/4 48 3/4
Style 5
36 x 48 54 7/8 54 1/4 27 1/8 27 1/8
36 x 54 54 7/8 60 1/4 30 1/8 30 1/8
36 x 60 54 7/8 66 1/4 33 1/8 33 1/8
40 x 54 58 7/8 60 1/4 30 1/8 30 1/8
42 x 60 60 7/8 66 1/4 33 1/8 33 1/8
48 x 60 66 7/8 66 1/4 33 1/8 33 1/8

37086-M-DP
Hoistway Dimensions
Standard Door Package - swinging hall door with accordian car gate - 1/2” wall thickness

37086-M-DP
Hoistway Dimensions
3 spd Car w/Manual
Upgrade Swing Dr
Door Package - swinging hall door with sliding elevator car door
Style 1
40 x 50 56 1/4 62 1/2 33 32 1/2
40 x 54 56 1/4 66 1/2 35 32 1/2
42 x 60 58 1/4 72 1/2 38 34 1/2
48 x 60 64 1/4 72 1/2 38 40 1/2
Style 2
40 x 50 56 1/4 65 1/2 32 3/4 32 1/2
40 x 54 56 1/4 69 1/2 34 3/4 32 1/2
42 x 60 58 1/4 75 1/2 37 3/4 34 1/2
48 x 60 64 1/4 75 1/2 37 3/4 40 1/2
Style 3 & 4
40 x 50 60 1/2 62 7/8 33 33 1/2 39 1/8
40 x 54 60 1/2 66 7/8 35 33 1/2 43 1/8
42 x 60 62 1/2 72 7/8 38 35 1/2 49 1/8
48 x 60 68 1/2 72 7/8 38 41 1/2 49 1/8
Style 5
40 x 50 60 1/2 59 1/2 29 3/4 35 3/4
40 x 54 60 1/2 63 1/2 31 3/4 39 3/4
42 x 60 62 1/2 69 1/2 34 3/4 45 3/4
48 x 60 68 1/2 69 1/2 34 3/4 45 3/4

37086-M-DP
Hoistway Dimensions
Upgrade Door Package - swinging hall door with sliding elevator car door

37086-M-DP
Hoistway Dimensions
Premium
3 spd Car Door Package
w/ 3 spd landing -- Std
sliding
Mountelevator hall door with tandem sliding elevator car door
Style 1
40 x 50 56 1/4 68 3/8 38 1/4 32 1/2
40 x 54 56 1/4 72 3/8 40 1/4 32 1/2
42 x 60 58 1/4 78 3/8 43 1/4 34 1/2
48 x 60 64 1/4 78 3/8 43 1/4 40 1/2
Style 2
40 x 50 56 1/4 77 1/8 38 1/2 32 1/2
40 x 54 56 1/4 81 1/8 40 1/2 32 1/2
42 x 60 58 1/4 87 1/8 43 1/2 34 1/2
48 x 60 64 1/4 87 1/8 43 1/2 40 1/2
Style 3 & 4
40 x 50 66 1/8 68 3/8 38 1/2 33 1/2 44 5/8
40 x 54 66 1/8 72 3/8 40 1/2 33 1/2 48 5/8
42 x 60 68 1/8 78 3/8 43 1/2 35 1/2 54 5/8
48 x 60 74 1/8 78 3/8 43 1/2 41 1/2 54 5/8
Style 5
40 x 50 66 1/8 59 1/2 29 3/4 35 3/4
40 x 54 66 1/8 63 1/2 31 3/4 39 3/4
42 x 60 68 1/8 69 1/2 34 3/4 45 3/4
48 x 60 74 1/8 69 1/2 34 3/4 45 3/4

37086-M-DP
Hoistway Dimensions
Premium Door Package - sliding elevator hall door with tandem sliding elevator car door

37086-M-DP
3-Speed Door Details

37086-M-DP
Hydraulic Drive System

Overview:
GUIDE RAIL
RAIL BRACKET
MULTIPLIER
SHEAVE
(YOKE)
2 X 3/8” GALV.
AIRCRAFT
HYDRAULIC JACK CABLES
JACK CLAMP
BRACKET
CAR TOP STABILIZER

BRACKET
LIFTING BRACKET
UPSTAND POST
PIT CHANNEL
CANTILEVER
ARMS

37086-M-DP
Hydraulic Drive System -

Technical Reference:
General • Slack/broken cable instantaneous safety device
• Capacity - 750 lbs or 1000 lbs optional • Upper and lower terminal limit switches and a final
• 40 ft. per minute (0.2 m/sec) nominal car speed limit at top and bottom of travel
• Up to 6 stops, Maximum 6 landing doors • Hoistway door interlocks ensure the car does not
• Maximum floor total travel of 50’ move unless all hall doors and cab gate(s)
• Pit depth of 8” (200 mm) is recommended for are closed and locked
units with standard swing doors. 12” (356 mm) pit • Emergency battery backup light and alarm
required for units with automatic sliding car doors. • Certified electrical control system
• Overhead clearance of 96” (2440 mm) from upper • Automatic bi-directional leveling (Encoder)
landing with standard 84” (2135 mm) cab height.
• Minimum distance between floors is 10” (255 mm).
Options
• Upgrade Door Package (swinging hall door by
Equipment others with a sliding elevator car door)
• Two speed control valve with soft start and stop • Premium Door Package (sliding elevator hall door
• 1:2 cable hydraulic drive with tandem sliding elevator car door)
• Single stage Hydraulic drive with two 3/8” diameter • Pipe rupture valve
aircraft cables • Keyed hall stations
• Heavy duty cantilever design utilizing 8 lbs per foot • Recessed telephone box or integrated
steel elevator guide rail system telephone in cab control panel
• Submersible pump and motor assembly for quiet • Automatic cab gate operator(s)
operation • Automatic hoistway door operator(s)
• Standard power supply is 230 VAC single phase – • Custom cab sizes
60 Hz. Optional 208 VAC three phase • Buffer Springs – required for hoistways with
habitable space under the pit
Controls • 96” car height (Standard Door Package Only)
• Collective automatic operation with illuminated
push buttons
• PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) with backup
system for elevator descent, lights, locks and gate
and/or door operator(s) where equipped.
• Digital position indicator in cab
• Automatic cab lighting
• Low oil protection timer circuit
• Emergency stop / alarm
Standard Safety Features

• Emergency manual lowering

37086-M-DP

Machine Room & Electrical
Requirements
In order to satisfy code requirements, the hydraulic To save space the electrical control box can be
pump unit and fused disconnect switches must be disconnected from the tank. They can be separated
located in a room or area which is lockable. A lockable up to 10’ (3048 mm) away. The control box is 23”
cabinet is acceptable. However, to meet electrical wide x 6” deep x 30” high (585 x 155 x 765 mm).
code, Service Personnel must have the following The tank for the pump and motor is 23” wide x 16
clearance in front of the electrical box: ½” deep x 31” high (585 x 420 x 790 mm). You will
need 4” (155 mm) above the pump and motor tank
US - 36” x 36” x 7’ (915 x 915 x 2135mm) for servicing purposes.
Canada - 393/8” x 393/8” x 7’ (1000 x 1000 x 2135mm)
One PVC sleeve, at least 4” (105 mm) in diameter, will
be required between the hoistway and the machinery
The machine room does not have to be a separate, for the hydraulic hose and electrical conduit. This is to
dedicated room. The machinery could be located in enable the installers to make the connection between
a closet or under the stairs, as long as the above the cylinder and the pumping unit. The sleeves should
requirements are met. The optimum location is at the enter the hoistway at either corner of the support
lowest level, adjacent to the hoistway, preferable on wall.
the same side as the guide rails. The dimensions of
the pump unit are 23” wide x 16 ½” deep x 59 ¼” Please contact your local Garaventa Lift representative
high (585 x 420 x 1505 mm). for specific local code requirements.

37086-M-DP

Machine Room & Electrical
Requirements
Lighting Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)
You must provide at least 100 lx lighting over the In case of a power outage the elevator is provided
pumping unit and disconnect switches. with a second power source that allows the car to be
lowered to the lowest landing. While descending, the
Electrical Disconnects car can stop and the passenger can exit the car at
In the machine room, you will need to provide two any landing along the way. This feature is sometimes
separate lockable fused disconnects – one 15 amp referred to as “Emergency Battery Lowering”.
for lighting and one 30 amp for the pumping unit.
Disconnect switches should be located on the lock Emergency Manual Lowering
jamb side of the machine room door. In accordance The elevator can be manually lowered from the release
to the electrical code, you must provide a minimum valve located on the top of the Control assembly tank.
of 36” (915 mm) square in the US and 39 3/8” (1000
mm) square in Canada of working space in front of
each disconnect switch.
The fused disconnect switch rating and fuse rating for

the lift will be shown on the shop drawings for your
project.
At least one GFCI duplex receptacle connected to a

dedicated 15 amp branch circuit must be installed in
the machine room.
Ventilation Requirements
No special requirements needed. The elevator pump
unit will generate approximately 3200 BTU per hour
under normal operating conditions. Recommended
temperature for elevator equipment is 50º – 90º F
(15º – 32º C) and 5% – 90% non-condensing. Please
contact your local Garaventa Lift representative for
possible local code variations.
Mains Power Requirements

The standard motor on the pump unit is 3 HP and it
can be ordered to suit either single or three phase
power.
• 230 VAC Single phase 30 amps

• 208 VAC Three phase 20 amps
Lighting Power Requirements Electrical Disconnects

• 120 VAC Single phase 15 amps

37086-M-DP
Drive System - Machine Room & Electrical Requirements
USA MACHINE ROOM PLAN
Machine area & equipment shown for reference only. Actual site conditions will affect size
of machine area & location of equipment.
36” [914]
Light SW. & GFCI Duplex
receptacle
230V-1PH 60Hz 30Amp

disconnect fused 25A (NOM.)
36” [914] c/w auxiliary contact.
120 1PH 60Hz Disconnect

CONTRLR fused 15A
PUMP
Separate power & oil line

sleeves to hoistway (by others)
CANADIAN MACHINE ROOM PLAN
Machine area & equipment shown for reference only. Actual site conditions will affect size
of machine area & location of equipment.
39-3/8” [1000]
Light SW. & GFCI Duplex

receptacle
230V-1PH 60Hz 30Amp

disconnect fused 25A (NOM.)
39-3/8” [1000] c/w auxiliary contact.
120 1PH 60Hz Disconnect

CONTRLR fused 15A
PUMP
Separate power & oil line

sleeves to hoistway (by others)
*Please contact your local Garaventa Lift representative for specific Machine Room Code Requirements.

37086-M-DP
In-line Drive System

Overview:
MOTOR BRAKE
MOTOR WITH IN-LINE
HELICAL GEARBOX
HEADFRAME
GUIDE RAIL
COUNTERWEIGHT
RAIL BRACKET
CAR TOP STABILIZER

BRACKETS
LIFTING
BRACKET
PIT CHANNEL
CANTILEVER
ARMS

37086-M-DP
In-line Drive System -

Technical Reference:
General Standard Safety Features

• Capacity - 750 lbs, 1000 lbs optional • Emergency manual lowering
• 40 feet per minute nominal car speed (0.2 m/sec) • Slack/broken chain instantaneous safety device
• Up to 6 stops, Maximum 6 landing doors • Upper and lower terminal limit switches and a final
• Maximum floor total travel of 50’ (15240 mm) limit at top and bottom of travel
• Pit depth of 8” (200 mm) is recommended for units • Hoistway door interlocks ensure the car does not
with standard swing doors. 9-1/4” (235 mm) pit re- move unless all hall doors and cab gate(s)
quired for units with automatic side sliding car doors. are closed and locked
• Minimum distance between floors is 10” (255 mm) • Emergency light and alarm
• Certified electrical control system
• Mechanical Overspeed Governor with electronic
Equipment detection
• Variable frequency drive for smooth start and stop • Car and Counterweight Over Travel Bumpers
• Suspension: Two #60 ANSI Heavy Duty Roller Chains • Mechanically integrated fail safe brake system
• Heavy duty cantilever design utilizing 8 lbs per foot • Uninteruptable Power Supply (UPS) ensures the
steel elevator guide rail system ability to lower the car and descend to an exit land-
• High Efficiency Helical reduction gear ing, even in the event of a power outage.
• Standard power supply is 230 VAC single phase –
60/50 Hz Options
• Upgrade Door Package (swinging hall door by
others with a sliding elevator car door)
Controls • Premium Door Package (sliding elevator hall door
• Collective automatic operation with illuminated with tandem sliding elevator car door)
push buttons • Keyed hall stations
• PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) with backup • Recessed telephone box or integrated telephone in
system for elevator descent, lights, locks and gate cab control panel
and/or door operator(s) where equipped. • Automatic cab gate operator(s)
• Digital position indicator in cab • Automatic hoistway door operator(s)
• Automatic cab lighting • Custom cab sizes
• Emergency stop / alarm • Emergency Battery Back Up
• 96” Cab height (Standard Door Package Only)
Overhead Clearance
In-Line Drive In-Line Drive
w/ Controller w/ Controller at top
84" Cab Height outside Hoistway of Hoistway
Standard Door Package 96" (2438 mm) 108" (2743 mm)
Upgrade or Premium Door Package 96" (2438 mm) 114" (2896 mm)
96" Cab Height

Standard Door Package 108" (2743 mm) 120" (3048 mm)
Upgrade or Premium Door Package N/A N/A

37086-M-DP

Electrical Control Box
With the In-line Drive the Electrical Control box can If located inside the hoistway, the electrical control
be located inside or outside the hoistway. box will require 12” (305mm) of extra overhead
When placed within the hoistway it is mounted on the clearance, distance from the upper landing level to
wall next to the motor at the top of the rail system. the ceiling of the hoistway. The electrical control box,
Locating the Control box outside of the hoistway if located remotely must be within 50’ (15.2 M) of the
provides better access for installation and servicing. motor at the top of the hoistway.
Controller located at the top of the hoistway:
6”x6”x4” JUNCTION
BOX. MOTORBRAKE
120 VAC 15A

DISCONNECT
20”x18”x10”
LIGHTING
CONTROL
BOX
EMERG.
LOWERING
ACCESS
230 VAC 15A

DISCONNECT
MOTOR/CONTROL
Controller located outside the hoistway:

The Controller generates heat.
Maintain 3” of clearance all around.
230 VAC 15A DISCONNECT
MOTOR/CONTROL
23”x18”x10”
CONTROL 120 VAC 15A DISCONNECT
BOX LIGHTING
6”x6”x4” JUNCTION
BOX. MOTORBRAKE
EMERG.
LOWERING
ACCESS
Note: Left hand

motor shown

37086-M-DP

Electrical Control Box Details
Electrical Disconnects Ventilation Requirements

Two separate 15 amp lockable fused disconnects are No special requirements needed. The elevator drive
required and they must be located within reach of the unit will generate approximately 3200 BTU per hour
electrical control box. One is for lighting and one will under normal operating conditions. Recommended
be for the control box. temperature for elevator equipment is 50º – 90º F
(15º – 32º C) and 5% – 90% non-condensing. Please
In accordance with the electrical code, you must contact your local Garaventa Lift representative for
provide a minimum of 36” (915 mm) x 36” (915 mm) possible local code variations.
x 393/8” (1000mm) in the US and 39 3/8” (1000 mm)
in Canada of working space in front of each disconnect Mains Power Requirements
switch and control box. • 230 VAC Single phase 15 amps 60/50 Hz
Specific requirements for the fused disconnect switch

and fuse rating of your elevator will be shown on the Lighting Power Requirements
shop drawings. • 120 VAC Single phase 15 amps
Uninteruptable Power Supply (UPS)

In case of a power outage the UPS allows the car to
be lowered, making stops at desired floors on its way.
A shelf to mount the UPS unit is included.
UPS Size: 10-1/2” wide x 9” high x 4” deep

(267 x 229 x 102 mm)
Mounting Shelf: 20” x 5” (508 x 127 mm)
Electrical Disconnects
UPS with Mounting Shelf
Battery Backup – Optional

This feature ensures that the elevator continues to
operate up and down during a power outage. The self-
contained auxiliary power source is housed within a
cabinet and can be located up to 15’ (4.5 M) away
from the control box.
Cabinet Size: 17 ½” wide x 23 ½” tall x 7 ⅝” thick
(600 x 445 x 195 mm)

37086-M-DP
Emergency Manual Lowering -

Standard
The cab can be manually lowered in case of emergency, supplied by Garaventa Lift and installed by others.
by inserting a handwheel into the end of the motor The keyed white painted Access Door will be flush
(and turned) to lower the cab. The elevator must be mounted in the wall.
turned off either through the electrical disconnect or
the home’s main electrical panel before the elevator Dimensions:
cab be lowered. • Access door 5 1/8” x 5 1/8” (130 x 130 mm)
• Outside cover plate 8” x 9 ½” (203 x 240 mm)
To insert this handwheel a small access door must • Cut out in wall 6 ½” x 6 ½” (165 x 165 mm)
be located at the upper landing. The access door is
(Standard Cab Height)
* *
* - 96” (2438 mm) TALL ELEVATOR CABS: THE VERTICAL DIMENSION IS 104” (2642 mm).
Note:
• Emergency Lowering Access Door locations shown • For elevators with the upper landing door not
in the drawing above are suitable for adjacent to the rail wall the Emergency Lowering
elevators with the upper landing door located Access Door must be located on the hoistway wall
adjacent to the rail wall. adjacent to the motor and not beside the
upper door.
• Contact Garaventa Lift for more details.

37086-M-DP
Loading Diagram
The walls of the elevator hoistway can be constructed
of wood, poured concrete or concrete block. The wall
behind the rails must be load bearing and able to
withstand the loads imposed by the elevator.
The guide rails are mounted to the wall with steel RAIL
brackets. These rail brackets are fastened to the load SUPPORTS
bearing wall at regular intervals. See shop drawings
RAILS
for locations. REFER TO
JOB-SPECIFIC
DRAWINGS FOR RAIL
BRACKET SUPPORT
RC
LOCATIONS
RAIL
SUPPORT
WALL
RC
LOAD COUPLE RC
MOVES UP AND DOWN
AT 36 FEET/ MINUTE PIT FLOOR
RBS RN
Load Description lbf [N]
RBS Reaction due to buffer safety engagement 4569 [20321.74]
RN Reaction due to normal operation 2619 [11647.71]
Load imposed during normal or emergency operation

RC 636 [2829.797]
maximum pull-out force on rail support
R1 Rail Reaction 318 [1415
R2 Rail Reaction 94 [420]

37086-M-DP
Creating An Accessible World
Printed in Canada
37086-M-DP
© G a ra v e n t a L i f t . A s w e a r e
continuously improving our products,
specifications outlined in this brochure
are subject to change without notice.
Authorized Garaventa Lift Representative www.garaventalift.com

Elveron Home-Elevator-Design-and-Planning-Guide

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Elveron Home-Elevator-Design-and-Planning-Guide

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Elveron Home-Elevator-Design-and-Planning-Guide

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Creating An Accessible World

ELVORON HOME ELEVATOR

Elvoron - Home Elevator

This Design Guide is intended to assist architects,

Hydraulic Drive System

Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -4-

Hydraulic Drive System Shown

Side View Front View

Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -5-

Wood Construction Door Openings

Wood Blocking Guidelines Rail Bracket in Hoistway

Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -6-

A pit ladder is required only if the pit depth exceeds

In-Line Drive In-Line Drive

96" Cab Height

Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -7-

Car Gate/Door & Hoistway Doors

Standard Door Package

The doors must comply with the “3 & 5 Rule” which

Automatic Cab Gate (Optional) Swinging Door Interlock Shown

The doors must comply with the “3 & 5 Rule” which

Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -8-

3” & 5” Door Clearance Rule

Standard Door Package

Upgrade Door Package

Elvoron Home Elevator Design and Planning Guide -9- www.garaventalift.com

Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -10-

Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -11-

Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -12-

Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -13-

Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -14-

Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -15-

3-Speed Door Details

Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -16-

Hydraulic Drive System

CAR TOP STABILIZER

Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -17-

Hydraulic Drive System -

Standard Safety Features

Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -18-

Hydraulic Drive System -

Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -19-

Hydraulic Drive System -

The fused disconnect switch rating and fuse rating for

At least one GFCI duplex receptacle connected to a

Mains Power Requirements

• 230 VAC Single phase 30 amps

Lighting Power Requirements Electrical Disconnects

Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -20-

Drive System - Machine Room & Electrical Requirements

USA MACHINE ROOM PLAN

230V-1PH 60Hz 30Amp

120 1PH 60Hz Disconnect

Separate power & oil line

CANADIAN MACHINE ROOM PLAN

Light SW. & GFCI Duplex

230V-1PH 60Hz 30Amp

120 1PH 60Hz Disconnect

Separate power & oil line

Home Elevator Design & Planning Guide -21-