Specifications
Governor's
Park
Condominium
777 Washington Street
Denver,
CO
B. The existing car safeties shall be retained, cleaned and adjusted to ensure proper operation.
C.
Provide "Car Top Railing" per code.
2.16
A.
HOISTWAY
EQUIPMENT
The existing roller guide assemblies for the car and counterweight shall be retained. Replace
worn/defective roller guides.
B.
Each elevator shall be suitably counterbalanced for smooth and economical operation. Cast
iron or steel plate weights shall be contained in a structural steel frame. The counterweight
shall be equal to a complete elevator car and approximately 40%
of
the specified load. The ex-
isting counterweight frames and filler weights may
be
reused. Elevator Contractor
is
responsi-
ble for properly balancing the load.
C.
The existing counterweight frame and weights shall be cleaned and properly painted. Secure
loose weights in the counterweight frame. Rattles/noise shall be eliminated.
D. The existing deflector sheaves shall be retained and reused. Worn bearings causing vibration
or excessive noise shall
be
replaced.
E. New electric limit switches (MCE - TLS or approved equal) shall be placed in the hatchway
near the terminal landings and be designed to cut
off
the electric current and stop the car
should it run beyond either terminal landing.
F.
The existing car and counterweight rails, brackets and fishplates shall be retained. Tighten any
loose bolts and align rails
as
needed in order
to
produce a smooth ride.
2.17
HOISTWAY
ENTRANCES
A. The existing hoistway entrances, hoistway door panels, tracks, and hanger rollers shall be re-
tained. Clean, lubricate, and adjust the door tracks, hanger rollers, and closers. Replace worn
parts and components to "like new' operation. Eliminate excessive squeaks, rattles, and knock-
ing noise Install new GAL or approved equal hoistway door "pick up/release rollers, and inter-
locks. The interlock shall be designed to prevent operation
of
the car away from the landing
until the doors are locked in the closed position as defined by Code and shall prevent opening
the doors at any landing from the corridor side unless the car is at rest at that landing or is in
the leveling zone and stopping at that landing. Interlocks shall bear Underwriter's Laboratories
"B" label.
B. Hoistway door unlocking devices as specified by the ANSI A17.1 Code shall be provided to
permit authorized persons to gain access to hoistway when elevator car is away from the land-
ing. Provide "Top" and "Bottom" key-operated Hoistway Access in accordance with ANSI
A17.1
C.
Provide new car door clutch in accordance with ANSI A17.1 2007 Code - Rule 2.12.5.
D. Retain fascia and ensure a flat even surface throughout. Check to make sure each piece is se-
curely fastened to hanger housings and sill above. Replace any missing.
E. Provide new extended toe guards (48 inches) accordance with ANSI AI7.1 2007 Code.
Elevator
Consulting
and
Design,
Inc.
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