SECTION 14424
LOW RISE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Lift-U Div. of Hogan Mfg, Inc.; stairway/wheelchair lift products.
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This section is based on the products of Lift-U, which is located at:
1520 First Street
Escalon, CA 95320
Toll Free: (877) 556-2833
Phone: (937) 836-6900
Fax: (937) 836-6901
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Lift-U is dedicated to providing the most space efficient, safe and innovative solutions to the problems facing people with special mobility requirements and those who desire to accommodate them. Lift-U’s Courtroom Lift VMW does not require a pit and sets flat on the building floor. Courtroom Lift VMW offers a unique, patented way to provide vertical access to everyone without consuming additional space..
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SECTION 14426 – COURTROOM LIFT, Copyright 2004, ARCAT, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1SECTION INCLUDES
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
- Low Rise Wheelchair Lifts.
1.2RELATED SECTIONS
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
- Section 05500 - Structural Steel.
- Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry.
- Section 08700 - Finish Hardware.
- Section 09680 - Carpet.
- Section 09900 – Painting.
- Section 16___ - Electric Service.
1.3REFERENCES
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
- ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act (1990).
- ASME A18.1 - Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts.
- ICC/ANSI A 117.1 - Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
- ANSI/AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code.
1.4SUBMITTALS
- Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
- Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on the product to be used, including:
- Preparation instructions and recommendations.
- Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
- Installation methods.
- Shop Drawings: Show dimensions and locations of all items including attachment to the supporting structure required.
1.5QUALITY ASSURANCE
- Low Rise lift shall comply with ASME A18.1 standard for lifts in public installations.
- Installer Qualifications: A company regularly engaged in the business of manufacturing, installing and servicing courtroom lifts of the type specified, and shall have a history of successful installations acceptable to the Architect.
1.6DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
- Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
1.7PROJECT CONDITIONS
- Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.
1.8Warranty
A. Limited 1-year warranty parts only.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1MANUFACTURERS
- Acceptable Manufacturer: Lift-U Div of Hogan Mfg, Inc., 1520 First Street, Escalon, CA 95320. Tel: 209-838-2400 Sales: Tel: 937-836-6900. Fax: (937) 836-6901. Web Site: E-mail:
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
- Substitutions: Not permitted.
- Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
2.2LOW RISE LIFTS
- Low rise lifts shall be “Low Rise Lift Model VML", Lift shall comply with ASME A18.1 standard for lifts in public installations. Low Rise lift shall be ADA compliant.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Platforms are sized for the application. Insert size required. Contact manufacturer for unusual or oversized installation requirements.
- Platform Size: Platform shall be 36 inches wide x 53.64 inches long.
- Platform Side Guards: 36.88 inches in height.
- Rated Load: Minimum rated capacity shall be 750 lbs (340 kg) with a weight safety factor of not less than 5 based upon the rated load.
- Speed: Vertical platform speed shall be nominally 10 feet (3.05 m) per minute.
- Maximum travel is 24 inches (610 mm).
- All mechanical and electrical mechanisms shall be totally enclosed and protected from the elements.
- Lift mechanism to be all electric, no hydraulics permitted.
- Power requirements: Dedicated breaker protected service 115 VAC, 3-wire, 15 amp, single phase service supplied from building power source. To be supplied by Owner or Owner’s Representatives.
- Number of stops required: Two.
- Configuration: Straight through platform, no pit required.
- Top Landing Platform Gate: Power operated; electromechanically interlocked allowing platform ascent/decent only when gate is closed and locked.
- Bottom Landing Barriers: Power operated barrier arm and roll stop; electromechanically interlocked to allow platform ascent/decent only when barriers are in the guarded position.
- Underside of platform is enclosed by metal roll-up bellows.
- Drive System: Two electric motor driven acme screw jacks electrically synchronized.
- Battery Back-Up: Included.
- Construction: Low Rise lift shall be constructed of welded or bolted, steel or aluminum structural frame.
- Operation: Low Rise lift shall be operated by low voltage (24 VDC), constant pressure control switches, designed so that it can be easily operated by persons with limited dexterity.
- Controls: Low Rise lift shall be equipped with controls at the top, bottom landing and platform. A security key switch is provided to control unauthorized use.
- Emergency Stop Button: Low Rise lift shall have an emergency stop button on each control panel that also activates an audible alarm.
- Emergency Alarm System: Included.
- Limit Switches: Low Rise lift shall be equipped with redundant upper and lower final limit switches.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Finishes are usually coordinated with the interior finishes of the courtroom that are provided by others. Coordinate finish selections with other specifications sections as required.
- Finish: All surfaces shall be provided with a corrosion resistant coating.
- Non-Exposed Metal Surfaces: All non-exposed surfaces shall be powder coated black.
- Exposed Surfaces: Powder coated textured brown. Optional surfaces finishes are available at an additional cost.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1EXAMINATION
- Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared. If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
- Examine supporting and surrounding construction, connection points to electrical services and conduit runs, and other related work.
- Confirm electrical power is installed, is of correct characteristics, and terminals are correctly located.
- Do not start work until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.
3.2PREPARATION
- Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
- Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the project conditions.
3.3INSTALLATION
- Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and in strict accordance with the approved shop drawings and all pertinent regulations and codes.
- Set unit in place. Anchor to floor. Install components. Connect electrical. Operate to check for proper functionality.
3.4FIELD TESTING
- Upon completion of the installation and as a condition of its acceptance, provide all necessary equipment and personnel to perform all tests required. Secure all required approvals from agencies having jurisdiction.
3.5PROTECTION
- Protect installed products until completion of project.
- Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
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