Planning Guide

for Residential Elevator with Hydraulic Drive

or Winding Drum Drive
ASME A17.1-2000 Part 5.3

Effective May 1, 2001

Revised 02/07/2003
Introduction
This Planning Guide is designed to assist architects, contractors, home owners and elevator professionals in planning for
a Chaparral Residential Elevator that meets the requirements of ASME A17.1 Part 5.3.
We strongly recommend you contact the codes authority having jurisdiction in the area(s) where the elevator will be installed.
Become familiar with all requirements governing the installation and use of elevators in private residences. It is extremely
important for you to know and adhere to all regulations concerning installation and use of elevators.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This Planning Guide provides nominal dimensions and specifications useful for INITIAL planning of an elevator project.
BEFORE beginning actual construction, be sure to receive application drawings customized with specifications and
dimensions for your specific project.
Elevator configurations and dimensions are in accordance with our interpretation of the standards set forth by ASME A17.1
Part 5.3. Please consult Access Industries or the Chaparral dealer in your area for more specific information pertaining to
your project, including any deviation between referenced standards and those of any local codes or laws.
The dimensions and specifications in this Planning Guide are subject to constant change (without notice) due to product
enhancements and continually evolving codes and product applications.

Steps of planning for a Chaparral Residential Elevator:

1. Determine customer's intention for use.
2. Determine code requirements of site.
3. Determine installation parameters of site.
4. Use page 4 to determine the car type and hoistway size requirements.
5. Use pages 5 and 6 to plan for machine room and electrical requirements.

Contents
Equipment for residential elevator .................................................................................3
Hoistway requirements ...................................................................................................4
Overhead clearance requirements ................................................................................4
Recommended hoistway construction ...........................................................................5
Rail reactions ..................................................................................................................5
Hydraulic drive machine room layout ............................................................................5
Winding drum drive machine room layout .....................................................................6
Specifications ........................................................................................................... 7 - 8
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 EQUIPMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR
This elevator meets the requirements of ASME
A17.1 Part 5.3 for a Residential Elevator.

General: Safety Devices:

• Rated load: 750 lbs. (340 kg.) • Manual emergency lowering device
• Speed: 36 fpm (.18ms) • Upper and lower terminal limits
• Data plates, capacity tags and rope tags • Manual reset slack rope safety switch
• Minimum pit depth: 6" • Automatic bi-directional leveling
• Minimum overhead clearance: 96" • Anti-creep device
• Presentation drawings • Pit switch
• Minimum pressure switch (hydraulic drive only)
Mechanical Equipment: • Pump run timer (hydraulic drive only)
• Car top stop switch
• 208/230V, 60 Hz, 30 amp single phase power supply
• Battery backup emergency light and alarm
• 61/4 lb. T-rail system
• Car gate safety switch
• Two 3/8" diameter wire rope cables
• Sling assembly
Other Options:
• Forged rope sockets
Roped hydraulic drive • Recessed telephone cabinet (brushed or #8 polished stainless steel or
• 1:2 roped hydraulic single stage cylinder bronze)
with line rupture valve • Automatic operator for car gate
• 2.5 hp submersed motor with two speed valve assembly • Hoistway door: Manual swing (fire rated 11/2 hour) 36" x 80" self closing
Winding drum drive door in a flush mounted steel frame, vision panel and GAL type N
• Winding drum with 100:1 double reduction gear box interlock (Hoistway door can be provided by others.)
• 3HP VVVF controlled motor with mechanical and dynamic braking • Automatic operator for hoistway door
• GAL type N interlocks (for doors by others)
Car and Appointments: • Motorized retiring cam for use with GAL interlocks
• ESI electromechanical interlocks (for doors by others)
• Car size: 36" x 48" x 84" high (inside)
• Flush-mount electric strike interlock (for doors by others)
• Unfinished wood veneer panels (Birch, Oak or Maple)
• Upper final limit switch (standard on winding drum drive)
• White ceiling
• Single recessed light with white bezel
Car and Appointments Upgrades:
• Unfinished matched wood handrail
• Unfinished plywood floor • Optional car size (maximum 18 sq. ft. floor x 6’8" minimum to 7’10"
• Digital floor position indicator maximum height)
• Telephone jack (telephone by others) • Optional raised wood ceiling available with raised wood wall panels
• Optional wood veneer ceiling available with wood veneer wall panels
Car Gate: • Optional polished brass bezel
• Optional quad lights
• Accordion car gate (chalk, light oak, oak or white)
Car Gate Upgrades:
Controls:
• Optional accordion car gate with 3 clear vision panels
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) prewired to the trailing cable
• Optional accordion car gate with all clear vision panels
• Fully automatic operation
• Car operating panel (brushed stainless steel or bronze)
Control Upgrades:
• Hall stations with "in use" and "car here" indicators (brushed stainless
steel or bronze) • Optional constant pressure controls
• Automatic car lighting with adjustable timing • Optional #8 polished stainless steel or bronze car operating panel and
• Car light override switch hall stations
• Push/Pull emergency stop/alarm button • Optional key switch controls in car operating panel and hall stations
• 208/230 volt disconnect
• Floor specific battery lowering (hydraulic drive only) Roped Hydraulic Drive Options:
• Magnetic tape reader for floor selection and leveling • Upper final limit switch
• Tank heater
• Two piece hydraulic jack (recommended for lift heights over 30')

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 HOISTWAY REQUIREMENTS
The charts shown below illustrate the standard car size of 36" x 48". Custom sizes are available from 36" to 42" width by 36" to 60" depth (18 sq. ft.
maximum). Opposite hand gates and raised wood wall panel cars require additional space. Consult Access Industries for hoistway details. Dimensions
and specifications are subject to constant change (without notice) due to product enhancements and continually evolving codes and product applications.
Consult factory for verification.
Note: Add 11/2" to width and depth for raised wood wall panels.

TYPE 1 TYPE 2
571/2" 58"
1
27 /4"* 29"*

28 1/4" 281/4"

53" 53"

Left hand car shown, right hand opposite.

TYPE 3 TYPE 4
60 1/2" 60 1/2"
1
27 /4"* 27 1/4"*

28 1/4" 281/4"
53 3/4" 533/4"

353/4" 35 3/4"

Overhead Clearance Requirements

TYPE 5 A minimum overhead clearance is required inside the hoistway (measured from the
58 1/2"
273 /4"* top landing floor to lowest obstruction inside the hoistway.)
Wood Veneer and Laminate Ceilings Raised Wood Ceilings
Min. Overhead Clearance Min. Overhead Clearance
Car with Opt. Car with Opt.
Height Standard Gate Operator Height Standard Gate Operator
80" 96" 96.75" 80" 96" 98.5"
53 3/4" 81" 96" 97.75" 81" 96" 99.5"
82" 96" 98.75" 82" 96" 100.5"
83" 96" 99.75" 83" 96" 101.5"
84" 96" 100.75" 84" 96" 102.5"
85" 96" 101.75" 85" 96.5" 103.5"
86" 96" 102.75" 86" 97.5" 104.5"
87" 96.75" 103.75" 87" 98.5" 105.5"
24 1/2" 88" 97.75" 104.75" 88" 99.5" 106.5"
89" 98.75" 105.75" 89" 100.5" 107.5"
Right hand car shown, left hand opposite. 90" 99.75" 106.75" 90" 101.5" 108.5"
91" 100.75" 107.75" 91" 102.5" 109.5"
* Centerline of Rail Brackets. See Recommended 92" 101.75" 108.75" 92" 103.5" 110.5"
Hoistway Construction details on Page 5. 93" 102.75" 109.75" 93" 104.5" 111.5"
94" 103.75" 110.75" 94" 105.5" 112.5"

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RECOMMENDED HOISTWAY CONSTRUCTION
(2) 2x12’s laminated, supported
and fastened between (2) 2x4’s Centerline of Rail Brackets
behind gypsum board for -See location on Page 4
supporting Rail Brackets 121/2" 12 1/2"
Hoistway Notes:
• A load bearing wall is required to sustain rail reactions.
Typical stud and
wall board See rail reactions below.
construction • Hoistway pit floor must resist a dynamic force of 4000 lbs.
• 6" minimum pit depth.
• Hoistway sizes reflect running and access clearances
only. Consult your local authority to assure compliance
with state and local codes.
• Hoistway is required to be free of all pipes, wiring and
obstructions not related to the operation of the elevator.

RAIL REACTIONS

R1 = 153 LBF. Rail reactions do not include safety

factors. Applicable safety factors must
R2 = 444 LBF. be considered in hoistway design.

TYPICAL HYDRAULIC DRIVE MACHINE ROOM LAYOUT

Notes:
• Machine room must be built in accordance with local, state and national
48” codes.
Elevator Controller
• Machine room lighting shall be a minimum of 10 foot candles at working
(24"Wx24"Hx7"D)
surfaces. The switch for the light must be within 18" of the strike side
of the machine room door. The switch, light and wiring are provided and
Hoistway installed by others.
• A convenience outlet, 115 VAC 15 AMP single phase with G.F.I. shall
be located next to the light switch in the machine room. Provided and
Pump Unit installed by others.
(36"Wx333/4"H • 30" wide x 36" deep work space required in front of the Disconnects and
x231/2"D) Machine 54” the Elevator Controller as required by NEC.
Room • A telephone line circuit is to be provided and installed by others. This circuit
must be connected to an outside line.
115V Car light
disconnect
230V Disconnect

Light switch with

G.F.I. duplex receptacle

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TYPICAL WINDING DRUM DRIVE MACHINE ROOM LAYOUT
Notes:
• Machine room must be built in accordance with local, state and
national codes.
• Machine room lighting shall be a minimum of 10 foot candles at
working surfaces. The switch for the light must be within 18" of the Hoistway
strike side of the machine room door. The switch, light and wiring
are provided and installed by others.
Machine Room
• 6" thick concrete slab required. Elevator controller 6" Min. 16" Min.
• A convenience outlet, 115 VAC 15 AMP single phase with G.F.I. shall (24"Wx24"Hx7"D)
be located next to the light switch in the machine room. Provided
and installed by others.
• 30" wide x 36" deep work space required in front of the Disconnects Centerline of
and the Elevator Controller as required by NEC. rail brackets 7.5" 'E'
• A telephone line circuit is to be provided and installed by others. This
Sheave 'D'
circuit must be connected to an outside line.
115V Car light
disconnect
17.25" 6" Min.
230V
Disconnect

Light switch with

G.F.I. duplex receptacle

PLAN VIEW

'K'

'C'
'C'
83.5"
Max.*
18.5" 18.5"

SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW

Typical Low Mount Sheave Layout Typical High Mount Sheave Layout
* Consult factory if dimesion must be greater than 83.5"
The most common sheave arrangements shown here. Consult
typical drawings for overhead machine room.

Travel (feet) 0-9 9-11 11-14 14-16 16-19 19-22 22-24 24-27 27-29 29-32 32-35 35-37 37-40 40-43 43-45 45-48 48-50
Drum Length 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5
Drum CL Dist. 'D' 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5
Machine Base 'E' 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 30.5 30.5 30.5 30.5 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5 36.5
Min. Fleet Angle 'C' 33 40 48 55 64 72 79 88 96 103 112 120 127 136 144 151 160
(Low Mount)
Min. 'C' (High Mnt) 28 28 28 28 28 28 37 54 66 76 88 98 106 117 126 134 144
Min. Fleet Angle 'K' 33 40 48 55 64 72 79 88 96 103 112 120 127 136 144 151 160

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 SPECIFICATIONS FOR PART 5.3 COMPLIANCE

PART 1 — GENERAL D . Drive System (specify:)

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT 1. Hydraulic Drive: 2.5 hp submersed motor and pump with two-speed valve.
The product described herein, manufactured by Access Industries, is a private Programmable logic controller with automatic operation. 1:2 roped hydraulic
residence elevator designed and dimensioned to provide access to all levels of the single stage cylinder with line rupture valve.
home based on the individual's requirements. 2. Winding Drum Drive: 3 hp VVVF controlled motor with machanical and dynamic
braking. Winding drum with 100:1 double reduction gear box.
1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE
The elevator shall be designed, tested and installed in compliance with applicable 4.2 FABRICATION/COMPONENTS:
regulations of all governing agencies with jurisdiction and in accordance with ASME A. Guide rail: 61/4 lb. machined steel T-rail system.
A17.1 standards. All load ratings and safety factors must be certified by a professional B. Wire rope: Two 3/8" diameter 8 x 19 ga. special traction steel cables with forged
engineer. Elevator shall be subject to state, local and city approval prior to installation rope sockets.
and subject to inspection after installation. No substitutions will be considered unless C . Car Walls (specify:)
written request for approval has been submitted by the bidder and received by the 1. Unfinished wood veneer panels (birch, oak or maple).
architect at least 10 days prior to the date of receipt of bids. Each request shall include 2. Laminate panels (white, light oak or dark oak).
the name of the materials for which it is to be substituted and a complete description 3. Raised wood panels (birch, maple, oak, cherry or hickory).
of the proposed substitute, including drawings, cuts, mock-ups, performance and D . Ceiling (specify:)
test data, a list of projects of similar scope, photographs of existing installations and 1. White ceiling.
any other information necessary for evaluation. 2. Raised wood ceiling available with raised wood wall panels.
1.3 APPLICABLE STANDARDS 3. Veneer wood ceiling available with wood veneer wall panels.
Elevator shall be designed and manufactured in accordance with the following E. Car Lighting (specify:)
standards: 1. Recessed light with white or brass bezel
1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI). 2. Quad lights.
2. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). F . Handrail (specify:)
3. National Building Code (BOCA). 1. Wood.
4. National Electrical Code (NEC). 2. Brushed bronze.
3. Brushed stainless steel.
5. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM). G. Controls:
6. American Welding Society (AWS). 1. Car operating panel: Stainless steel or bronze (brushed or #8 polished)
panel with automatic controls, emergency stop/alarm button and digital
PART 2 — PREPARATORY WORK BY OTHERS floor position indicator.
2. Hall stations (specify:)
The following preparatory work to accommodate the elevator is to be done by others:
a. Stainless steel or bronze (brushed or #8 polished) plate with "in use"
2.1 HOISTWAY and "car here" indicators.
A. Provide an enclosed, plumb and square hoistway with smooth interior surfaces. b. Stainless steel or bronze (brushed or #8 polished) plate with key switch.
Include fascias or furring of hoistway interior where applicable. 3. Floor selectable battery powered lowering to lower car in the event of a
B. Provide adequate support for guide rail fastenings. power failure (hydraulic drive only).
C . Provide 6" deep, level pit floor to support loads indicated on elevator manufacturer's 4. Dual direction leveling.
approval drawing. 5. Pit switch to disable elevator during maintenance.
D . Provide pit sump pump, if required. H . Floor: Unfinished plywood.
J . Car Gate(s): Car shall be equipped with accordion car gate with (specify
2.2 MACHINE ROOM
color) chalk, white, light oak, oak or walnut finish. (optional: automatic gate
A. Provide machine room to meet applicable codes and standards.
operator)
2.3 ELECTRICAL K. Car Sling: The elevator car shall be supported by the car sling which will be
A. Provide 208/230VAC, 60 Hz, 30 amp single phase power source in the machine made of structural and formed steel and equipped with guide rollers.
room. L. Hoistway Doors: Provide at each landing opening (specify option:)
B. Provide 115VAC, 60 Hz, 15 amp single phase power source in the machine room 1. Electromechanical Interlocks for doors provided by others.
with disconnect for car lighting. 2. 1-1/2 hour fire rated self closing doors with electromechanical interlocks.
(optional: automatic hoistway door operator)
M .Safety Devices: The elevator shall have the following:
PART 3 — SUBMITTALS 1. Manual emergency lowering device.
3.1 APPROVAL DRAWINGS 2. Upper and lower terminal limits.
Elevator contractor will submit drawing and (or) manufacturer's literature for approval. 3. Upper final limit for winding drum drive.
Drawings shall show a complete layout of the elevator equipment detailing 4. Manually resettable slack rope safety.
dimensions, clearances and wiring requirements. Including the following: 5. Automatic bi-directional leveling.
A. Plans, elevations, and sections to show equipment locations and their relationship 6. Anti-creep device.
to surroundings. 7. Pit switch.
B. Load and reaction details. 8. Minimum pressure switch (hydraulic drive only).
9. Pump run timer (hydraulic drive only).
10. Car top stop switch.
PART 4 — PRODUCT 11. Battery backup emergency light and alarm.
4.1 MANUFACTURER/EQUIPMENT 12. Car gate safety switch.
The elevator shall be the Chaparral Residential Elevator manufactured by Access N . Other Options (specify:)
Industries. 1. Recessed telephone cabinet (brushed or #8 polished stainless steel or bronze).
A. Chaparral Residential Elevator, 1:2 roped hydraulic drive. 2. Upper final limit switch for hydraulic drive.
B. Capacity: 750 lbs. (340 kg) 3. Tank heater.
C . Maximum rated speed: 36 fpm (.18 ms)

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PART 5 — EXECUTION

5.1 EXAMINATION
All site dimensions shall be taken to ensure that tolerances and clearances have
been maintained and meet local regulations.
5.2 INSTALLATION
Elevator shall be installed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and
manufacturer’s installation instructions. This specification indicates equipment
required but does not cover details of design or construction. Elevator contractor
shall perform all work and supply all material necessary to install the elevator
equipment. All designs, clearances, construction, workmanship and material,
unless specifically excepted, shall be in accordance with all codes having legal
jurisdiction as identified by the building designer. Elevator shall be in compliance with
all applicable inspection requirements. Determination of and adherence to these
regulations is the responsibility of the elevator contractor.
5.3 MAINTENANCE
Elevator must be maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and all
applicable codes.
5.4 WARRANTY
Elevator shall carry one (1) year limited warranty.

Note: Dimensions and specifications are subject to constant change and continually
evolving codes and product applications. For additional technical information,
contact Access Industries at (800) 669-9047.

4001 East 138th Street

Grandview, MO 64030-2837
Phone: 816-763-3100
Fax: 816-763-4467
Sales: 800-669-9047
www.accessind.com
www.dreamelevator.com

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