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Vertical Platform Lift Products - BC and HBC Model SPECIFICATIONS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT The product described her in is manufactured by The National Wheel-O-Vator, MOBILITY ELEVATOR AND LIFT CO., WEST CALDWELL, NJ. TEL: (973) 887-7500, FAX: (973) 887-0442. and is a vertical wheelchair lifting device consisting of a machine tower with lifting platform, selected and dimensioned to provide adequate lifting height to suit the individual building requirements. The lift can be used either indoors or outdoors to vertically transport a wheelchair user or mobility impaired person up over a barrier thus creating access to or within a building. 1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE A: Manufacturer: A company with not less than five (5) years of experience in the design and fabrication of vertical wheelchair lift. B: Technical Services: Manufacturer and authorized dealer shall work with architects, engineers and contractors to adapt the wheelchair lift product to the design and structural requirements of the building, site, and code requirements. 1.03 SECTION INCLUDES A: Furnish and provide all materials and labor necessary to complete the installation of the vertical wheelchair lift. B: Obtain all information affecting work at job site. Include verification of field dimension, anchoring and storage. Verify voltages and outlets on electrical drawings 1 .04 RELATED SERVICES Electrical devices, services and final connections shall be by a qualified electrician. 1.05 REFERENCES A: All designs, clearances, construction, workmanship and installation shall be in accordance with the requirements of codes having legal jurisdiction. The wheelchair lift shall be subjected to local city and state approval prior to installation and after installation. 1.06 SUBMITTALS Submit drawings or manufacturers literature for approval. Drawings shall show dimensional requirements and wiring requirements. 1.07 SUBSTITUTIONS No substitution shall be considered unless written request for approval has been submitted and received by the architect at least ten (10) days prior to the bid date. Each substitution request shall include the name of the material for which it is to be substituted and a complete description of the proposed substitutions including drawings, performance and test data, a list of projects similar in scope, photographs of existing installation, design differences and other information necessary for evaluation. 1.08 TESTING The lift shall be designed and tested in accordance with ANSI A17.1, Part XX. Load the vertical lift unit to rated capacity and test for several cycles to insure proper operation. No mechanical failures shall occur and no wear that would effect the reliability of the unit shall be detected. PART 2 - PRODUCT 2.01 MANUFACTURER The National Wheel-O-Vator Co. BC and HBC vertical platform by: Mobility Elevator, 4 York Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ - PH: (800) 441-4181 or (973) 618-9545 - FAX: (973) 618-9638 2.02 PRODUCT TYPE Model shall be the Wheel-O-Vator Platform Lift Model BC 2.03 FABRICATION A: Platform and automatic flip up ramp shall be constructed of 12 gauge minimum zinc clad steel. Platform and ramp must have a non-skid surface. The platform must have a minimum of 12 square feet. B: Platform side panels must be 42" high. Side panel framework shall be a minimum of 1 x 1 1/2 x .065 tubing. The solid infill panels shall be a minimum of 24 gauge zinc clad steel. C: The main frame support tubings shall be a minimum of 1 1/2 square tubing X .120. D: Carriage arms shall be a minimum of 1/2" X 2" steel flatbar along with 1/2" X 3 1/2" steel flatbar uprights. Cam rollers shall be used for axial carriage guidance and wear resistance pads for horizontal stability. E: Fasteners shall be grade five or higher. Locking fasteners shall be used in all critical locations. F: The machine tower sides shall be of 12 gauge steel, front and back covers of a minimum of 18 gauge zinc clad steel. G: The drive mechanism shall be an acme screw design. The screw shall be a minimum of 1" diameter. The acme screw shall have a secondary safety nut in the unlikely event of a main lift nut failure which will prevent uncontrolled descent. H: The acme screw and nut shall have a minimum static load rating of five (5) times the rated lifting capacity. I: The drive shall be an instant reversing motor with a minimum of 3/4 HP capacity. J: To minimize electrical hazards the operating control circuit shall be 24 volts with a grounded electrical system. K: A final limit switch shall be required to cut of all power and stop the unit in the event of an upper limit switch failure. L: Finish shall be electrostatically applied powder coating oven baked to cure. M: Color shall be selected from manufacturers' standard color or optional colors. N: The lift shall be supplied with a constant pressure up/down switch which is keylocked and shall meet the requirements of ANSI A17.1, Part XX. O: The lift shall be designed such that it comes to a gradual stop within 1/8" of desired lifting height. P: The platform shall be equipped with an obstruction panel that will stop the downward travel if an obstruction is encountered. Q: The main lift nut will be equipped with a continuous lube system to distribute lubrication between main lift nut and the acme screw. OPTIONAL-STATIONARY RAMP A non-skid zinc clad stationary ramp may be substituted for the automatic flip-up ramp when a front shaftway barrier has been provided. OPTIONAL-EMERGENCY STOP & ALARM An emergency stop and alarm switch shall be provided on car as a means of signaling for assistance in the event of an emergency. OPTIONAL-GATES All gates to be mechanically & electrically interlocked to unit meeting ANSI A17.1, Part XX. A: Upper landing gate a minimum of 42" high to be supplied. B: Platform gate of 42" high to be supplied which rides on the platform. C: Lower landing gate to be supplied and remain stationary at lower level. Height to depend on model and code restrictions. OPTIONAL-GRAB RAIL A grab rail that complies to ANSI A117.1 shall be provided on the platform as required by ANSI A17.1 for commercial applications. OPTIONAL-HANDCRANK The handcrank shall be provided as a means of manually raising and lowering the platform in the event of a power or component failure. OPTIONAL-ELECTRIC STRIKE If a door is provided by others, the unit may be supplied with an electric strike allowing the door to be interlocked to unit. The strike should be a 24V DC, fail secure unit that contains electric contacts to insure door is both closed and locked. OPTIONAL-PORTABLE UNIT Unit shall be equipped with a handle and set of wheels attached to the machine housing. The unit can be raised onto the wheels to allow the unit to be moved to and from a temporary location (available on 42 and 60 inch lifts only). OPTIONAL-ENTER/EXIT Unit shall be constructed with optional enter/exit relationship such as enter/exit same side or enter/90 exit. OPTIONAL-INTERMEDIATE STOP Unit shall be equipped with a three level stop, when an intermediate stop is required. 2.04 APPLICABLE STANDARDS. Unit shall be designed and manufactured in accordance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A17.1, Part XX for vertical platform lifts in public places. 2.05 PERFORMANCE A: Rated Load: 550 pound capacity (750 pound option) B: Travel Speed: 9 feet per minute C: Lifting Height PART 3 3.01 INSTALLATION A: Unit shall be installed in accordance with National Electrical Code (N.E.C.) N.F.P.A. 70. B: Unit shall be installed and operated in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A17.1, Part XX. C: All external mounted controls to be properly grounded. D: A separate 30 amp electrical circuit with a manual disconnect switch and ground fault indicator shall be supplied by electrical contractor at job site. E: Coordinate work with general contractor. F: Leave standard electrical connection drawings with electrical contractor to make final electrical connection. G: The installation of the vertical platform lift shall be made in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and the manufacturers installation instructions. Part 4 4.01 MAINTENANCE Maintenance of the platform lift unit shall consist of regular cleaning of the unit, regular inspection and periodic lubrication as specified by the manufacturer. 4.02 WARRANTY Unit shall have a one (1) year limited warranty on the basic unit and electrical system components with a two (2) year limited warranty on drive components. 4.03 OPTIONAL - EXTENDED WARRANTY Manufacturer will extend warranty for a period of 3 or 5 years. Please consult representative or factory for details.
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