**November 21, 1997**

**Contract \# TW-0928**

**SPECIAL SPECIFICATION**

**SECTION 14210-S**

**[ELECTRIC TRACTION ELEVATORS]{.underline}**

[PART 1 - GENERAL]{.underline}

1.01 Related Documents 2

1.02 Summary 2

1.03 Definitions 3

1.04 Submittals 3

1.05 Quality Assurance 4

1.06 Warranty 4

1.07 Maintenance Service 5

[PART 2 - PRODUCTS]{.underline}

2.01 Manufacturers 6

2.02 Materials and Components 6

2.03 Operation Systems 7

2.04 Auxiliary Operations 7

2.05 Signal Equipment 8

2.06 Door Safety Devices 9

2.07 Passenger Elevator Car Enclosure 9

2.08 Passenger/Service Hoistway Entrance 10

[PART 3 - EXECUTION]{.underline}

3.01 Examination 12

3.02 Installation 12

3.03 Field Quality Control 13

3.04 Demonstration 13

3.05 Protection 13

3.06 Electric Traction Passenger Elevator Schedule 14

**SPECIAL SPECIFICATION**

**SECTION 14210-S**

**[ELECTRIC TRACTION ELEVATORS]{.underline}**

MASTERSPEC text, Copyright 1994, AIA, The American Institute of
Architects

Paragraph number formatting method, Copyright 1988, ARCOM, Architectural
Computer Services, Inc.

THIS SECTION USES THE TERM ARCHITECT. CHANGE THIS TERM AS NECESSARY TO
MATCH THE ACTUAL TERM USED TO IDENTIFY THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL AS
DEFINED IN THE GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS.

READ EVALUATIONS BEFORE EDITING TEXT.

[PART 1 - GENERAL]{.underline}

1.01 [RELATED DOCUMENTS]{.underline}

> A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General
> and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections,
> apply to this Section.

1.02 [SUMMARY]{.underline}

> A. This Section includes the following:

EDIT LIST BELOW TO SUIT PROJECT. POSSIBLY EXPAND LIST TO INDICATE EITHER
SPEED OR RISE (OR BOTH) IF MANY ELEVATORS WITH VARYING REQUIREMENTS.

SEE EDITING INSTRUCTION NO. 2 IN THE EVALUATIONS ABOUT THE TERM FREIGHT
ELEVATOR.

> 1\. Electric traction freight elevators.
>
> B. Related Sections: The following Sections contain requirements that
> relate to this Section:

LIST BELOW ONLY PRODUCTS, CONSTRUCTION, AND EQUIPMENT FOR THIS PROJECT
THAT THE READER MIGHT EXPECT TO FIND IN THIS SECTION BUT ARE SPECIFIED
ELSEWHERE. VERIFY THAT THE SECTION TITLES LISTED BELOW FOR THIS
PROJECT\'S SPECIFICATIONS ARE CORRECT.

RETAIN 1 OR MORE OF 4 BELOW, DEPENDING ON BUILDING STRUCTURE.

> 1\. Division 3 Section \"Cast-in-Place Concrete\" for setting sleeves,
> inserts, and anchoring devices in concrete.
>
> 2\. Division 5 Section \"Structural Steel\" for attachment plates,
> angle brackets, and other preparation of structural steel for
> fastening guide-rail brackets.
>
> 3\. Division 5 Section \"Metal Fabrications\" for attachment plates,
> angle brackets, divider beams, and other steel framing for supporting
> guide-rail brackets, hot-rolled steel subsills and entrance frames,
> and pit ladders.

FOR CONCRETE FRAME BUILDINGS, DELETE ABOVE AND RETAIN BELOW. FOR STEEL
FRAME BUILDINGS, DELETE BELOW OR RETAIN AND MODIFY IF REFERENCED ITEMS
ARE NOT A PART OF STEEL FRAME. MODIFY EITHER IF NO STEEL ENTRANCE FRAMES
AT FREIGHT ELEVATORS.

> 4\. Division 9 Section \"Painting\" for field painting of hoistway
> entrances.
>
> 5\. Division 9 Sections " Resilient Tile" for finish flooring in
> elevator cars.
>
> 6\. Division 15 Sections for ventilating hoistways and machine rooms.

ADD SEISMIC SWITCH TO BELOW OR REFERENCE SPECIFIC DIVISION 16 SECTION IF
IT IS REQUIRED AND IS INCLUDED IN DIVISION 16.

> 7\. Division 16 Sections for electrical service to elevators,
> including fused disconnect switches, standby power source, and
> transfer switch.

RETAIN BELOW IF SECURITY DEVICES ARE INCLUDED IN A DIVISION 16 SECTION
OR ARE N.I.C. DELETE IF IN THIS SECTION.

> 8\. Division 16 Sections for security card access equipment used to
> restrict elevator use.

RETAIN BELOW IF ALLOWANCES ARE USED FOR ELEVATOR CAR FINISHES. MODIFY
DESCRIPTION TO SUIT PROJECT.

1.03 [DEFINITIONS]{.underline}

> A. Electric Traction Elevators: Elevators in which cars are hoisted by
> wire ropes using electrically driven traction sheaves and are defined
> to include driving machines; cars; hoistway doors; guide rails;
> guide-rail brackets; roping; buffers; counterweights; signals; control
> systems; electrical wiring within elevator system; and devices for
> operations, safety, security, required performance at rated speed and
> capacity, and for complete elevator installation.

DELETE SEISMIC SWITCH FROM BELOW IF NOT REQUIRED OR IF INCLUDED IN
DIVISION 16. DELETE BELOW IF PROJECT IS NOT LOCATED IN SEISMIC RISK
ZONE 2 OR GREATER.

> 1\. Counterweight displacement switches, seismic switch, and other
> elevator safety equipment required by the \"Code\" for seismic risk
> zone 2 or greater are included.
>
> B. Defective Elevator Work: Operation or control system failures;
> performances below specified ratings; excessive wear; unusual
> deterioration or aging of materials or finishes; unsafe conditions;
> the need for excessive maintenance; abnormal noise or vibration; and
> similar unusual, unexpected, and unsatisfactory conditions.

1.04 [SUBMITTALS]{.underline}

> A. General: Submit each item in this Article according to the
> provisions of Section 1300-S.

USUALLY REVIEW CATALOG INFORMATION BEFORE EDITING THIS SECTION AND
DELETE BELOW.

> B. Product Data for each elevator including capacities, sizes,
> performances, operations, safety features, finishes, and similar
> information.
>
> C. Shop Drawings for each elevator showing plans, elevations,
> sections, and large-scale details indicating service at each landing,
> machine room layout, coordination with building structure, and
> relationships with other construction. Indicate variations from
> specified requirements, maximum dynamic and static loads imposed on
> building structure at points of support, and locations of equipment
> and signals. Include maximum and average power demands.

DELETE BELOW IF STANDARD FINISHES ARE SPECIFIED.

> D. Samples of exposed finishes for car, hoistway doors, and signal
> equipment; 3-inch (75-mm) square samples of sheet materials; and
> 4-inch (100-mm) lengths of running trim members.
>
> E. Maintenance manuals for each different electric traction elevator,
> including operation and maintenance instructions, parts listing with
> sources indicated, recommended parts inventory listing, emergency
> instructions, and similar information. Include all diagnostic and
> repair information available to manufacturer\'s and Installer\'s
> maintenance personnel. Submit for Sandia Designated Representative\'s
> information at project closeout as specified in Division 1.
>
> F. Inspection and acceptance certificates and operating permits as
> required by governing authorities for normal, unrestricted elevator
> use.

1.05 [QUALITY ASSURANCE]{.underline}

> A. Installer Qualifications: Engage the elevator manufacturer or an
> experienced Installer approved by the elevator manufacturer who has
> completed elevator installations similar in material, design, and
> extent to that indicated for this Project and with a record of
> successful in-service performance.

ALWAYS RETAIN CODE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT BELOW. OTHER SPECIFIC CODE
REFERENCES MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED BY LOCAL JURISDICTIONS, ALTHOUGH MOST
ARE ALREADY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE CODE CITED BELOW.

> B. Regulatory Requirements: In addition to local governing
> regulations, comply with the applicable provisions of the following:
>
> 1\. ASME A17.1, \"Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators,\" referred
> to as the \"Code.\"

RETAIN 1 OF 2 BELOW OR DELETE BOTH IF PROJECT IS NOT IN SEISMIC RISK
ZONE 2 OR GREATER. WITH BOCA CODE, ZONE 2 COVERS AREAS WHERE Av IS AT
LEAST 0.10, BUT LESS THAN 0.20; ZONE 3 OR GREATER IS WHERE Av IS 0.20 OR
MORE.

> a\. Seismic Zone: Comply with code requirements for seismic risk zone
> 2.

1.06 [WARRANTY]{.underline}

> A. General Warranty: The elevator warranty specified in this Article
> shall not deprive the Sandia Designated Representative of other rights
> the Sandia Designated Representative may have under other provisions
> of the Contract Documents and shall be in addition to, and run
> concurrent with, other warranties made by the Contractor under
> requirements of the Contract Documents.
>
> B. Standard Elevator Warranty: Submit a written warranty signed by
> manufacturer agreeing to repair, restore, or replace defective
> elevator work within the specified warranty period.

PARA ABOVE AND SUBPARA BELOW DESCRIBE THE STANDARD 1-YEAR WARRANTY
AVAILABLE FROM ELEVATOR MFRS. IF A LONGER WARRANTY PERIOD IS DESIRED AND
ITS AVAILABILITY IS VERIFIED WITH MFRS SPECIFIED, REVISE BOTH THE PARA
TITLE ABOVE TO \"SPECIAL WARRANTY\" AND THE WARRANTY PERIOD BELOW.

> 1\. Warranty Period: 12 months from date of Substantial Completion.

1.07 [MAINTENANCE SERVICE]{.underline}

MODIFY BELOW TO SUIT NEEDS OF OWNER; 3 TO 12 MONTHS IS TYPICAL. TO AVOID
PROBLEMS, INITIAL MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY SHOULD RUN CONCURRENTLY (FOR
SAME TIME PERIOD).

> A. Initial Maintenance Service: Beginning at Substantial Completion,
> provide 12 months\' full maintenance service by skilled, competent
> employees of the elevator Installer. Include monthly preventive
> maintenance, 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.
>
> 1\. Perform maintenance, including emergency callback service, during
> normal working hours.

SELECT ABOVE OR BELOW. BELOW ADDS APPRECIABLE COST TO SERVICE CONTRACT.

> 2\. Include 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week emergency callback
> service.

RETAIN BELOW WITH EITHER OF ABOVE. REVISE TO 1 HOUR FOR HOSPITALS, ETC.,
AND FOR METROPOLITAN AREAS OR TO MORE THAN 2 HOURS FOR REMOTE LOCATIONS.

> a\. Response Time: 2 hours or less.

PARA ABOVE PROVIDES MAINTENANCE SERVICE THROUGH WARRANTY PERIOD. PARAS
BELOW PROVIDE SERVICE CONTRACTS BEYOND THAT. POSSIBLY INCLUDE 1 OF 2
BELOW WITH ABOVE.

> B. Continuing Maintenance Service: Provide a continuing maintenance
> proposal from Installer to Sandia Designated Representative, in the
> form of a standard yearly (or other period) maintenance agreement,
> starting on date initial maintenance service is concluded. State
> services, obligations, conditions, and terms for agreement period and
> for future renewal options.

RETAIN BELOW IF OWNER HAS STANDARD ELEVATOR SERVICE AGREEMENT; OTHERWISE
RETAIN ABOVE.

[PART 2 - PRODUCTS]{.underline}

2.01 [MANUFACTURERS]{.underline}

> A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide
> electric traction elevators by one of the following:

SEE EDITING INSTRUCTION NO. 1 IN THE EVALUATIONS FOR CAUTIONS ABOUT
NAMING PRODUCTS AND MFRS. VERIFY THAT MFR HAS SERVICE FACILITIES WITHIN
REASONABLE DISTANCE OF PROJECT LOCATION. POSSIBLY ADD LOCAL OR REGIONAL
MFRS.

> 1\. Dover Elevator Corp.
>
> 2\. Montgomery Elevator Co.
>
> 3\. Otis Elevator Co.
>
> 4\. Schindler Elevator Corp.

B. [Substitutions]{.underline}: only under provisions of Section 1600-S.

2.02 [MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS]{.underline}

SHOW TRAVEL, SPEED, CAPACITY, SIZE, DOOR TYPES, FINISHES, ETC., ON
DRAWINGS OR IN SCHEDULES OR ADD TO THIS ARTICLE. THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS A
SELECTION OF EXAMPLE REQUIREMENTS ONLY. INSERT OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR
OPTIONS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE BUT THAT CANNOT BE ADEQUATELY SPECIFIED IN
SCHEDULES.

> A. General: Provide manufacturer\'s standard elevator systems. Where
> components are not otherwise indicated, provide standard components,
> published by manufacturer as included in standard preengineered
> elevator systems and as required for a complete system.
>
> B. Elevator Machines: Geared type, Basement mounted.

USUALLY RETAIN ABOVE FOR SPEEDS UP TO 450 FT./MIN. (2.29 m/s), BELOW FOR
SPEEDS OF 500 FT./MIN. (2.54 m/s) AND ABOVE.

> C. Power Control: Variable voltage, variable frequency a.c.

SELECT ONE OF BELOW OR REVISE. COORDINATE WITH ELECTRICAL ENGINEER.

> D. Power Supply: 480 V, 60 Hz, 3 phase.
>
> E. Inserts: Furnish required concrete inserts and similar anchorage
> devices for installing guide rails, machinery, and other components of
> elevator work where installation of devices is specified in another
> Specification Section.
>
> F. Machine Beams: Provide framing to support the elevator hoisting
> machine and deflector sheaves from the building structure. Comply with
> Division 5 Section \"Metal Fabrications\" for materials and
> fabrication.
>
> G. Guide Shoes/Rollers: Provide either sliding shoes or rollers for
> speeds of 200 ft./min. (1.02 m/s) and less, and rollers for speeds in
> excess of 200 ft./min. (1.02 m/s).
>
> H. Car Frame and Platform: Welded steel units, C-3 Loading.

INCLUDE BELOW IF FORKLIFTS WILL BE USED WITH FREIGHT ELEVATORS. ON
SCHEDULES, INDICATE PRIME CHARACTERISTICS OF FORKLIFT TRUCKS TO BE USED
ON FREIGHT ELEVATORS AND INDICATE APPROPRIATE FREIGHT LOADING
CLASSIFICATION FROM CODE (E.G.: CLASS A, B, C1, C2, OR C3). SEE
EVALUATIONS. DELETE BELOW IF NO FREIGHT ELEVATORS.

2.03 [OPERATION SYSTEMS]{.underline}

> A. General: Provide manufacturer\'s standard microprocessor operation
> system for each elevator or group of elevators as required to provide
> automatic or group automatic operation of the type indicated.

BELOW ARE EXAMPLES OF GENERIC OPERATION SYSTEMS BASED ON TERMS FROM THE
\"CODE\" (SEE DEFINITIONS IN THE \"CODE\" UNDER \"OPERATION\"). SELECT
THOSE APPLICABLE AND SUPPLEMENT, IF DESIRED, WITH SPECIFIC MFRS\'
SYSTEMS OR PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS.

> B. Single Elevator---Passenger Service: Provide \"Selective-Collective
> Automatic Operation\" as defined in ASME A17.1.

USUALLY RETAIN BELOW FOR GROUPS OF 3 OR MORE. BELOW PROVIDES BETTER
RESPONSE TIME THAN ABOVE; DOES NOT ADD MUCH COST. BELOW IS NOT
NECESSARILY REPROGRAMMABLE. REVISE AS NEEDED FOR INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
SYSTEMS.

> C. Passenger/Service: Provide modular microprocessor to control car
> movements in a zoned operation. Provide automatic dispatching of car
> in a regulated sequence in response to hall calls, with automatic
> response of system to changes in demand for different traffic
> conditions including heavy incoming, heavy 2-way, heavy outgoing, and
> light off-hours as variations of normal 2-way traffic.

RETAIN ABOVE FOR NONPROPRIETARY OR BELOW FOR SEMIPROPRIETARY
SPECIFICATION. REFER TO DIVISION 1 SECTION \"MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.\"

> 1\. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of
> the following:

SEE EDITING INSTRUCTION NO. 1 IN THE EVALUATIONS FOR CAUTIONS ABOUT
NAMING PRODUCTS AND MFRS. SYSTEMS LISTED BELOW ARE NOT NECESSARILY
EQUAL, BUT ARE GENERALLY THE MOST SOPHISTICATED STANDARD SYSTEM
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM EACH MFR. VERIFY TRADENAME DESIGNATIONS WITH
MFRS.

> a\. Traflomatic; Dover Elevator Corp.
>
> b\. Miprom; Montgomery Elevator Co.
>
> c\. Elevonic; Otis Elevator Co.
>
> d\. Miconic V; Schindler Elevator Corp.

SELECT 1 Of 3 BELOW OR DELETE ALL IF NO FREIGHT ELEVATORS. FIRST
REQUIRES CAR TO RESPOND TO BUTTONS IN THE ORDER THAT THEY ARE PUSHED
WITH NO PREFERENCE FOR CAR PUSH BUTTONS OVER HALL PUSH BUTTONS. SECOND
AND THIRD ALLOW CONTROL OF CAR ONLY BY ATTENDANT IN CAR; DO NOT USE HALL
PUSH BUTTONS.

2.04 [AUXILIARY OPERATIONS]{.underline}

> A. General: In addition to primary operation system features, provide
> the following operational features for passenger elevators, except
> where otherwise indicated.

DELETE FROM AND ADD TO LIST BELOW AS DESIRED. SHOW SIMILAR ITEMS (IF
ANY) IN ELEVATOR SCHEDULES.

CAUTION: THERE ARE MANY POSSIBLE DEFINITIONS OF STANDBY (EMERGENCY)
POWER\--SPECIFIER SHOULD CAREFULLY COORDINATE THIS WITH DIVISION 16
SECTIONS AND MAKE SURE THAT IT IS CLEAR WHAT IS TO BE PROVIDED\--BOTH
HERE AND IN DIVISION 16.

> 1\. Independent service for each car of a group.
>
> 2\. Loaded car bypass.
>
> 3\. Automatic dispatching of loaded car.
>
> 4\. Nuisance call cancel.
>
> 5\. Earthquake emergency operation.

DELETE PARA AND SUBPARAS BELOW IF SECURITY FEATURES ARE NOT REQUIRED. IF
RETAINED, SELECT FROM SUBPARAS OR REVISE.

2.05 [SIGNAL EQUIPMENT]{.underline}

> A. General: Provide signal equipment for each elevator or group of
> elevators to comply with requirements indicated below.

REVISE OR EXPAND BELOW AS DESIRED (I.E., TYPE OF BUTTONS, COLORS, ETC.).

> 1\. Illuminated hall-call and car-call buttons that light when
> activated and remain lit until call has been fulfilled. Fabricate of
> acrylic or other permanent translucent plastic.
>
> 2\. Except for buttons and illuminated elements, fabricate signal
> equipment with exposed surfaces as follows:

SELECT 1 FROM EACH GROUP BELOW OR MODIFY.

> a\. Car Fixtures: Satin stainless steel.
>
> b\. Hall Fixtures: Satin stainless steel.
>
> B. Swing Return Car Control Stations: Provide car control station
> fully recessed in hinged return panel adjacent to door of each car.
> Include call buttons for each landing served and other buttons,
> switches, and controls required for specified car operation. Provide
> operating device symbols as required by the \"Code.\" Mark other
> buttons and switches with manufacturer\'s standard identification for
> required use or function.

RETAIN EITHER SUBPARA ABOVE OR BELOW WITH EITHER OF 3 PARAS ABOVE.

> 1\. Mount controls as shown or scheduled and at heights complying with
> ADA Accessibility Guidelines.

RETAIN SUBPARA BELOW AS EXTRA-COST OPTION WITH EITHER OF 3 PARAS ABOVE
FOR CENTER-OPENING DOORS AND LARGE CAR SIZES WITH HEAVY PEAK TRAFFIC,
SUCH AS IN AN OFFICE BUILDING, AND FOR HOSPITAL ELEVATORS.

> C. Emergency Communication System: Provide hands-free audio and visual
> 2-way emergency communication between each car and a 24-hour
> monitoring service. System automatically dials preprogrammed number of
> monitoring service and identifies elevator location to monitoring
> service. System is contained in flush-mounted cabinet complete with
> identification, instructions for use, and battery back-up power
> supply, and complies with ADA regulations.

USUALLY DELETE BELOW AND RETAIN ABOVE. EITHER WILL SATISFY CODE
REQUIREMENT, BUT BELOW WILL NOT MEET ADA. ONE OR THE OTHER MUST BE
PROVIDED AND MUST BE CONNECTED TO LOCATION THAT IS MONITORED DURING BOTH
NORMAL AND OFF-HOURS.

RETAIN BELOW WHERE FIREMAN\'S TELEPHONE IS REQUIRED BY BUILDING CODE OR
REVISE IF PHONE JACKS ARE ACCEPTABLE.

> D. Fireman\'s Telephone Cabinet: Provide a flush-mounted cabinet in
> each car roughed-in for fireman\'s telephone specified in Division 16
> Sections.

RETAIN BELOW FOR DORMITORIES AND OTHER LOCATIONS WHERE PERSONS MAY
ATTEMPT TO RIDE ON TOP OF CARS.

> E. Hall Push-Button Stations: Provide hall push-button stations at
> each landing for each elevator.

RETAIN BELOW WITH EITHER OF 2 PARAS ABOVE.

> 1\. Provide units with flat faceplate designed for mounting on wall
> with body of units recessed in wall: 2-button stations at intermediate
> landings; 1-button stations with direction indication at terminal
> landings.

POSSIBLY INSERT A PROVISION FOR SINGLE ELEVATORS, OR FREIGHT ELEVATORS,
FOR EITHER AN \"IN USE\" SIGNAL OR DIGITAL DISPLAY OF CAR POSITION.
PENDANT-TYPE STATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FREIGHT ELEVATORS HAULING
FORKLIFT TRUCKS.

> F. Hall Lanterns: Provide units with illuminated arrows, but provide
> single arrow at terminal landings. Match materials, finishes, and
> mounting method of hall push-button stations.

BELOW IS NO LONGER STANDARD WITH MOST MFRS; NOT USED WITH JAMB MOUNTING.

> 1\. Provide units projecting from faceplates for ease of angular
> viewing.
>
> 2\. Place lanterns either above or beside each hoistway entrance,
> unless otherwise shown. Mount at minimum of 72 inches (1829 mm) above
> finished floor.

SELECT ABOVE OR BELOW. JAMB-MOUNTED SIGNALS MAY NOT BE VISIBLE FROM SOME
LOCATIONS IN ELEVATOR LOBBIES.

CAR-MOUNTED SIGNALS ARE EVEN LESS VISIBLE THAN JAMB-MOUNTED SIGNALS, BUT
MAY SAVE SOME MONEY. DELETE IF NOT DESIRED.

BELOW REQUIRED FOR HANDICAPPED COMPLIANCE.

> 3\. With each lantern, provide audible signals indicating car arrival
> and direction of travel. Signals sound once for up and twice for down.

OPTION BELOW MAY SAVE COST. DELETE IF NOT DESIRED.

> a\. At manufacturer\'s option, audible signals may be placed on each
> car.

USUALLY DELETE BELOW. MODIFY IF HALL POSITION INDICATORS ARE DESIRED AT
ALL FLOORS.

> G. Hall Position Indicator: Provide illuminated-signal type or
> digital-display type, located above each hoistway entrance at ground
> floor. Match materials, finishes, and mounting method of hall
> push-button stations.

DELETE BELOW IF NOT DESIRED.

> 1\. Integrate ground-floor hall lanterns with hall position
> indicators.

DELETE BELOW UNLESS REQUIRED BY BUILDING CODE.

2.06 [DOOR SAFETY DEVICES]{.underline}

> A. Infrared Array: Provide safety device with a uniform array of 36 or
> more microprocessor-controlled infrared light beams projecting across
> car entrance. Interruption of one or more of the light beams shall
> cause the doors to stop and reopen.

BOTH DOOR EDGE DEVICE BELOW AND PHOTO-EYE PROTECTION ARE REQUIRED UNLESS
INFRARED DEVICE ABOVE IS USED.

2.07 [PASSENGER ELEVATOR CAR ENCLOSURES]{.underline}

DETAIL CARS ON DRAWINGS IF SPECIAL FINISHES AND DESIGNS ARE DESIRED.

> A. General: Provide manufacturer\'s standard car enclosures of the
> selections indicated. Include ventilation, lighting, access doors,
> doors, power door operators, sills (thresholds), trim, accessories,
> and wall and ceiling finishes. Provide manufacturer\'s standard
> flush-panel horizontal-sliding doors of type indicated. Provide
> manufacturer\'s standard protective edge trim system for door and wall
> panels, except as otherwise indicated.

DELETE BELOW AND REVISE ABOVE IF FLOOR FINISH IS SPECIFIED IN THIS
SECTION.

> B. Materials and Fabrication: Provide selections indicated for each
> car enclosure surface; provide manufacturer\'s standards, but not less
> than the following:

SUBPARAS BELOW ARE ONLY EXAMPLES OF ITEMS WHICH MAKE UP CAR ENCLOSURE
FINISHES. MODIFY OR INSERT ADDITIONAL ITEMS AS DESIRED (NOTE THAT
PREENGINEERED ELEVATORS CAN HAVE CUSTOMIZED CARS AT EXTRA COST).

> 1\. Enameled Steel Panels: Flush hollow-metal construction, fabricated
> from ASTM A 366 (ASTM A 366M) cold-rolled steel, commercial quality,
> Class 1, matte finish, stretcher leveled. Provide with factory-applied
> enamel finish; colors as selected by Sandia Designated Representative.
>
> 2\. Satin Stainless Steel: ASTM A 167, Type 302 or 304, with No. 4
> satin finish.
>
> 3\. Cast Iron Sills: UNS No. C74500, with grooved surface, 1/4 inch
> (6.4 mm) thickness, polished finish.
>
> 4\. Fabricate car door frame integrally with front wall of car.
>
> 5\. Luminous Ceiling: Fluorescent light fixtures and ceiling panels of
> translucent acrylic or other permanent rigid plastic complying with
> flammability requirements.

FIRST 2 CHOICES BELOW ARE OFFERED BY SOME MFRS AT ADDITIONAL COST IN
LIEU OF ABOVE.

> 6\. Handrails: Provide manufacturer\'s brushed standard
> stainless-steel handrails on side walls unless otherwise indicated.

7.  Checker steel flooring.

2.08 [PASSENGER/SERVICE HOISTWAY ENTRANCES]{.underline}

> A. General: Provide manufacturer\'s standard hollow-metal, sliding,
> door-and-frame hoistway entrances complete with track systems,
> hardware, sills, and accessories. Match car doors for size, number of
> panels, and door movement. Provide frame size and profile to
> coordinate with hoistway wall construction.

DELETE BELOW IF NO GYPSUM BOARD SHAFT WALLS.

> 1\. Where gypsum board wall construction is indicated, fabricate
> frames with reinforced head sections.
>
> B. Materials and Fabrication: Provide selections indicated; provide
> manufacturer\'s standards, but not less than the following:

SELECT 1 OF 5 BELOW OR RETAIN MORE THAN 1 AND INDICATE ON DRAWINGS OR
SCHEDULE WHERE EACH IS USED.

> 1\. Satin Stainless-Steel Frames: Formed stainless-steel sheet,
> ASTM A 167, Type 302 or 304, with No. 4 satin finish.
>
> 2\. Satin Stainless-Steel Panels: Flush construction, fabricated from
> ASTM A 167, Type 302 or 304 stainless steel, with No. 4 satin finish.

BELOW IS USED FOR HIGH-WEAR APPLICATIONS; IT IS EXPENSIVE.

3.  Cast Iron Sills: UNS No. C74500, with grooved surface, 1/4 inch
    (6.4 mm) thickness, polished finish.

RETAIN BELOW FOR GROUTING DOOR SILLS.

> 4\. Nonshrink, Nonmetallic Grout: Factory-packaged, nonstaining,
> noncorrosive, nongaseous grout complying with ASTM C 1107. Provide
> grout specifically recommended by manufacturer for grouting door sills
> and similar applications.

[PART 3 - EXECUTION]{.underline}

3.01 [EXAMINATION]{.underline}

> A. Examine elevator areas, with Installer present, for compliance with
> requirements, installation tolerances, and other conditions affecting
> performance of elevator work. Examine hoistways, hoistway openings,
> pits, and machine rooms, as constructed; verify critical dimensions;
> and examine supporting structure and other conditions under which
> elevator work is to be installed. Do not proceed with installation
> until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

DELETE BELOW IF NOT DESIRED.

> 1\. For the record, prepare a written report, endorsed by the
> Installer, listing dimensional discrepancies and conditions
> detrimental to the performance of elevator work.

3.02 [INSTALLATION]{.underline}

> A. Comply with manufacturer\'s instructions and recommendations.
>
> B. Welded Construction: Provide welded connections for installing
> elevator work where bolted connections are not required for subsequent
> removal or for normal operation, adjustment, inspection, maintenance,
> and replacement of worn parts. Comply with AWS standards for
> workmanship and for qualifications of welding operators.
>
> C. Coordination: Coordinate elevator work with work of other trades
> for proper time and sequence to avoid construction delays. Use
> established benchmarks, lines, and levels to ensure dimensional
> coordination of the Work.
>
> D. Sound Isolation: Mount rotating and vibrating equipment on
> vibration-isolating mounts designed to effectively prevent
> transmission of vibrations to structure and thereby, eliminate sources
> of structure-borne noise from elevator system.
>
> E. Lubricate operating parts of systems, including ropes, as
> recommended by manufacturers.
>
> F. Alignment: Coordinate installation of hoistway entrances with
> installation of elevator guide rails for accurate alignment of
> entrances with cars. Where possible, delay final adjustment of sills
> and doors until car is operable in shaft. Reduce clearances to
> minimum, safe, workable dimension at each landing.
>
> G. Leveling Tolerance: 1/8 inch (3 mm), up or down, regardless of load
> and direction of travel.

POSSIBLY INSERT OTHER TOLERANCES, SUCH AS PLUMB TOLERANCE FOR GUIDE
RAILS AND ENTRANCE ALIGNMENTS.

> H. Set sills flush with finished floor surface at landings. Fill space
> under sills solidly with nonshrink, nonmetallic grout.

3.03 [FIELD QUALITY CONTROL]{.underline}

> A. Acceptance Testing: Upon nominal completion of elevator
> installation and before permitting use (either temporary or permanent)
> of elevators, perform acceptance tests as required and recommended by
> the \"Code\" and governing regulations and agencies.

ABOVE IS NORMALLY RETAINED; BELOW IS OPTIONAL, EXPENSIVE.

> B. Operating Test: Load elevators to rated capacity and operate
> continuously for 30 minutes over full travel distance, stopping at
> each level and proceeding immediately to the next. Record temperature
> rise of elevator machines during 30-minute test period. Record failure
> of elevators to perform as required.

IF ABOVE IS RETAINED, CONSIDER RETAINING BELOW RATHER THAN TESTING ALL
ELEVATORS.

> 1\. Perform operating test specified above on one elevator of each
> type, capacity, speed, and travel distance.
>
> C. Advise Sandia Designated Representative and authorities having
> jurisdiction in advance of dates and times tests are to be performed
> on elevators.

3.04 [DEMONSTRATION]{.underline}

> A. Instruct Sandia Designated Representative personnel in proper use,
> operation, and daily maintenance of elevators. Review emergency
> provisions, including emergency access and procedures to be followed
> at time of failure in operation and other building emergencies. Train
> Sandia Designated Representative\'s personnel in procedures to follow
> in identifying sources of operational failures or malfunctions. Confer
> with Sandia Designated Representative on requirements for a complete
> elevator maintenance program.
>
> B. Make a final check of each elevator operation with Sandia
> Designated Representative\'s personnel present and just prior to date
> of Substantial Completion. Determine that operation systems and
> devices are functioning properly.

3.05 [PROTECTION]{.underline}

> A. Temporary Use: Do not use elevators for construction purposes
> unless cars are provided with temporary enclosures, either within
> finished cars or in place of finished cars, to protect finishes from
> damage.
>
> 1\. Provide full maintenance service by skilled, competent employees
> of the elevator Installer for elevators used for construction
> purposes. Include preventive maintenance, 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.
>
> 2\. Provide protective coverings, barriers, devices, signs, or other
> procedures to protect elevators. If, despite such protection,
> elevators become damaged, engage elevator Installer to restore damaged
> work so that no evidence remains of correction work. Return items that
> cannot be refinished in the field to the shop, make required repairs
> and refinish entire unit, or provide new units as required.
>
> B. Provide final protection and maintain conditions, in a manner
> acceptable to elevator manufacturer and Installer, that ensure
> elevators are without damage or deterioration at the time of
> Substantial Completion.

BELOW ARE EXAMPLE SCHEDULES ONLY. MODIFY DATA TO SUIT PROJECT.

3.06 [ELECTRIC TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATOR SCHEDULE]{.underline}

> A. Elevator Nos.: 1
>
> 1\. Type: Geared traction, basement machine.

2.  Rated Load: 10,000 lb, C-3 loading.

SELECT SPEED FROM BELOW.

3.  Rated Speed: 100 ft./min. (1.02 m/s).

DELETE BELOW IF DESCRIBED IN PART 2.

> 4\. Operation System: Selective-collective automatic operation,
> microprocesswor based.

DELETE BELOW AND INCLUDE IN PART 2 IF REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TRACTION
ELEVATORS ARE THE SAME.

> 5\. Auxiliary Operations: As follows:
>
> a\. Independent service.
>
> b\. Loaded car bypass.
>
> c\. Nuisance call cancel.
>
> d\. Automatic dispatching of loaded car.
>
> e\. Keyswitch operation feature.

USUALLY DELETE BELOW AND DETAIL ON THE DRAWINGS, ESPECIALLY IF STANDARD
CAB IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

> B. Car Enclosures: As follows:

1\. Inside Dimensions: As follows:

a\. Width: 88 inches.

b\. Depth: 139 inches.

c\. Height: 114 inches.

DELETE LIST BELOW IF ALLOWANCE IS USED.

2\. Front Walls: Stainless steel with integral car door frames.

3\. Side and Rear Walls: Enameled steel.

4\. Door Faces (Interior): Stainless steel.

5\. Ceiling: Luminous ceiling.

6\. Handrails at side.

7\. Floor prepared to be checkered steel.

> C. Hoistway Entrances: As follows:

1\. Size: 76 inches by 108 inches

2\. Type: 2-speed center opening.

3\. Frames: Stainless steel #4.

4\. Doors: Stainless steel #4.

> D. Additional Requirements: As follows:

1\. Provide local code inspection certificate in each car, mounted under
acrylic cover with stainless-steel frame.

SEE EDITING INSTRUCTION NO. 2 IN THE EVALUATIONS ABOUT THE TERM FREIGHT
ELEVATOR.

> E. Elevator Model: Custom Geared Basement Traction.
>
> 1\. Quantity: 1
>
> 2\. Control: Variable Voltage Variable Frequency AC
>
> 3\. Operation: Microprocessor Controlled, Selective Collective-Dover
> Traflomatic IV or approved equal.
>
> 4\. Capacity: 10,000 lbs, C-3 loading.
>
> 5\. Clear Inside: 8'-0" Wide x 10'-3' Deep.
>
> 6\. Platform Size: 8'-4" Wide x 12'-5" Deep.
>
> 7\. Entrance Size - Height: 9'-0", Width: 6'-0".
>
> 8\. Net Elevator Travel: 77'-0".
>
> 9\. Openings - Front: 5
>
> 10\. Cab Height: 10'-0" Nominal.
>
> 11\. Door Type: Two Speed, Center Opening.
>
> 12\. Power Characteristics: 480 Volt, 3 Phase, 60 Cycle.
>
> 13\. Special Features:
>
> a\. Fire Fighter's Service Phase I & II.

b\. ADA Telephone

c\. Independent Service

d\. UBC Seismic Zone II

END OF SECTION