AmeriGlide PRO DUMBWAITER User manual

PRO
DUMBWAITER
JUNE 2020
Revision -
5110 Atlantic Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27616
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General Notes
1. These instructions are intended for trained personnel
for elevating device installations.
2. Install the in accordance with all applicable regulation
in your jurisdiction.
3. The following manual state the major steps to install
successfully the dumbwaiter in a building, use all
personal protective equipment and state of the art
work methods to prevents injury, electrical choc and
all other danger for yourself and peoples surrounding
the installation.
4. Failure to comply with these procedures may
compromise the conformity of the final product
5. Consult a structural engineer for load calculation and
transfer to your building structure.

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MAJOR COMPONENTS
HEAD
GUIDE RAILS
LANDING
SWITCH
CAR
CONTROLER
DISCONECT
DRIVE UNIT
BATTERY BANK
LIFTING CHAIN

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DRIVE UNIT
CONTROLER
EMERGENCY STOP
BATTERY BANK
DISCONNECT

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GLOSSARY
MAJOR COMPONENTS .......................................................................................................... 3
STEP 1: Required Tools........................................................................................................... 7
STEP 2: GENERAL NOTES.................................................................................................. 8
STEP 3: Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 8
STEP 4: LOWER RAIL INSTALLATION.......................................................................... 10
STEP 5: CARRIAGE INSTALLATION.............................................................................. 11
STEP 5: ANCHORING RAILS ............................................................................................ 12
STEP 6: HEAD ..................................................................................................................... 12
STEP 6: LIFTING CHAIN ................................................................................................... 13
STEP 7: SUSPENDING CARRIAGE .................................................................................. 16
STEP 7: LANDING SWITCHES ......................................................................................... 17
STEP 8: LANDING KIT....................................................................................................... 18
STEP 8: CAB ASSEMBLY.................................................................................................. 19
STEP 9: ACCEPTANCE TESTS ......................................................................................... 20
ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE DEVICES .............................................................................. 21
INTERLOCK CONTACT ( DOOR LOCKED AND CLOSED )........................................... 21
INTERLOCK SOLENOID ( UNLOCKING COIL ) .............................................................. 22
CALL STATION ( LANDING OPERATING DEVICE ) ...................................................... 23
LANDING SWITCHES........................................................................................................... 24
DOOR ZONE SWITCHES ( NC circuit ) ................................................................................. 25
DOOR ZONE SWITCHES ( NO circuit ) ................................................................................. 26

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STEP 1: Required Tools
Impact driver
Drill
Sawzall/Miter Saw (to cut aluminum track to length)
Rubber mallet • Ratchets, sockets, wrenches- ½”, 7/16”, 9/16”, ¾”
Screw drivers- small wiring screwdriver, standard #2 phillips head
Adapters for impact
Ladder

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STEP 2: GENERAL NOTES
This is not a passenger elevator
This lifting device is intended for vertical transport of nonliving cargo only
Do not sell, install or use for any other intended uses
Train the user for a safe use and explain to user what is the intended use of the
dumbwaiter.
Refer to approved project drawing for actual dimension and location of components.
This manual is a reference to the product series, some options might differ from your
configuration, not all instructions are susceptible to be applicable to your installation.
Load capacity is 300 lbs
Nominal speed is 24 Feet by minute
Call and send landing operating devices
Dumbwaiter provided with elevator door interlock for enhanced safety.
Press call station to unlock door while cab is at landing
Pro Serve dumbwaiter is designer in accordance with ASME A17.1 and CSA B44 (
section 7 )
Equipped with PLC controler, protection in case of failure, safety brake , slack chain
switch, door interlock, electrical disconnect.
Car guide rails are Aluminium for made
Car is 100% made of Stainless Steel
Dumbwaiter provided with a DC battery disconnect equipped with a auxiliary contact
to shut off 120V to the charger, only a outlet is required for all jurisdiction.
Consider closing the front part of the shaft once dumbwaiter is fully installed
The supporting wall shall be strongly reinforced with 2x ¾’’ plywood over doubled
2X4 stud. Alternate construction may be used if approved by the building engineer
A hatch shall be present at the lower landing to access controller, disconnect and drive
machine. The hatch shall have a separation between runway and machine space
otherwise the hatch shall be locked or screwed in place.
STEP 3: Quick Start
Assemble first section of rail structure outside of shaft.
Install first section of rail in the runway
Install sling on the first set of rail
Place the next assembled section of rails one over the other into the shaft up to the
last.
Route chain through idler sprocket and attach to car to lifting point, ( brake )
Verify safeties are working properly by lifting sling, allowing chain to go slack, and
confirm the brake are engaged.
Adjust as necessary for smooth operation, brake test at 125% load is required before
commissioning
Install floor switches and final limit switch.
Mount floor switches on the LH side of the rail structure.
Run carriage to each floor level and adjust switch

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Carefully rout wires into wireway down to control and plug into appropriate
receptacles
Install cab
Install the car doors
Ensure alignment with hallway door
Install landing door with Door locks
Route wires to controller and plug into appropriate receptacle
Install Hall stations & route wires to controller and plug into appropriate receptacle
Run complete acceptance test before servicing

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STEP 4: LOWER RAIL INSTALLATION
Establish the centerline of the track based on the layout drawings.
Snap a chalk line for centeline reference during later steps.
Locate the bottom guide rails and brace to fit inside the shaft, and loosely anchor it to
the wall. It is not recommended to fully secure it to the wall at this time.