2.8.3.2
Ladders
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NOTE: Pits over 900 mm (3 feet) deep require a
ladder which is usually included in Section 05500N
METAL FABRICATIONS. Use the first sentence in the
following paragraph when Section 05500N is not
included in project specification.
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Provide galvanized steel ladder conforming to 29 CFR 1910.27 with minimum
178 mm 7 inch distance between rung and wall. Locate ladder on hoistway
side wall closest to hoistway door opening.
2.8.3.3
Lighting of Pits
Locate pit light not less than 1800 mm 6 feet above pit floor. Locate
switch on same side of hoistway as ladder. Provide GFCI duplex receptacle
in each pit.
2.9
TERMINAL STOPPING DEVICES
Provide each elevator with a terminal stopping device.
2.9.1
Wiring and Traveling Cables
Suspend traveling cables by means of self-tightening webbed devices.
2.9.2
Emergency Signaling Device
Provide audible signaling device, operable from Car Operating Panel button
marked "ALARM". The audible signaling device shall be mounted in hoistway.
[In addition, for freight elevators, operation of the EMERGENCY STOP
button shall sound audible signaling device.]
2.10
PASSENGER CAR AND HOISTWAY DOOR ACCESSORIES
ASME A17.1, Sections 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, and 3. Provide infra-red curtain
unit (ICU) with multiple infra-red beams that protect to the full height of
the door opening. Extend minimum coverage from 50 mm 2 inchs off the floor
to 1778 mm 70 inch above floor level. Door operation must meet the
requirements of ASME A17.1 Rule 2.27.1 and 2.13.5. Provide high-speed
electric operator, safety interlocks for car and hoistway doors, and
electric safety contact to prevent car operation unless doors are closed.
[Provide electrical circuitry that restores car to service at a specified
time lapse with time out circuitry as an option for intensive service
elevators.]
2.11
PASSENGER ELEVATOR GUIDES, FRAME, PLATFORM, AND ENCLOSURE
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NOTE: Use roller guide assemblies on all passenger
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2.11.1
Roller Guides
Provide roller guide assemblies in adjustable mountings on each side of car
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