Cambridge Elevating BES 3 User manual

BES 3 RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR
INSTALLATION MANUAL
OCTOBER 2019

Introduction:!
Cambridge Elevating (CE) strives to make a quality product your customers want in their home
and an elevator you can install easily and performs beyond expectations for many years. !
With those goals in mind, we have produced this manual and other support documents so
every technician has the installation, service and technical information required to be fully
informed. !
As with any multipart assembly there is always more than one way to accomplish the process."
Site conditions can often dictate a change in tactics and a modification of the standard
procedure."This manual presents the most straight forward procedures that will work in the
widest range of situations. !
This manual was written with the support of CE staffbut more importantly years of feedback
from technicians like you."We value and require your feedback to help make this manual as
complete and user-friendly as possible."Whether you have a better method for a particular
task, or advice to new installers, find something missing, have a suggestion for a better
drawing or find an error, please provide to the technical support department via phone, email,
or text anytime.!
Please use this manual in conjunction with the residential Service Manual, the residential
Technical Documents and residential Technical eBulletins emailed regularly. If you require any
of these or are not receiving the eBulletins please contact your supervisor or CE technical
support department.!
Make sure to note the version and date on the front page and check with CE’s technical
support whether you have the latest version as this manual will be updated regularly.!
Thank you very much,!
Sean Moffitt
Technical Support Manager
Cambridge Elevating!
1-800-265-3579 ext. 19
[email protected]
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Installation steps
Objective: Getting prepared
1. Tool list!
2. Materials not supplied!
3. Review shipment!
a. Residential assemblies, components and hardware!
b. Overview of rail wall!
c. Overview of rail wall with cab!
d. Hydraulic power unit!
e. Sample packing list!
4. Preparation!
a. Jack post top detail!
b. Rail clip detail!
c. Cab to sling mount assembly detail!
d. Line rupture valve assembly detail!
e. Coded strip, rail clip assembly detail!
f. Limit switch cam, rail clip assembly detail !
5. Pre-install site check!
Objective: Running sling
6. Move material into the building !
7. Mark the rail bracket (M3-A) centerline on the rail wall!
a. Sample layout drawing!
b. Sample elevation drawing!
8. Options for mounting rail bracket (M3-A)!
9. Working in and around an open hoistway!
10. Rail bracket (M3) installation!
a. Rail wall detail, rail clips and jack post!
11. Baseplate (M8)!
12. Left side rails!
a. Rail wall detail, rail clip and jack post!
b. Rail wall detail, splice plates!
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13. Jack post!
a. Jack post detail !
14. Cylinder!
a. Cylinder detail!
15. Sling!
a. Sling with roller detail !
16. Install the sling cross piece (M1-B)!
a. Sling!
17. Right side rails!
18. Line rupture valve and hydraulic lines!
a. Hydraulic detail diagram!
19. Hydraulic drain line (H3)!
a. Hydraulic drain line detail!
20. Sheave (M5)!
a. Sheave detail!
21. Connect the wire ropes to the sling!
a. Sling roping detail!
22. Install the controller and hydraulic power unit!
a. Controller and hydraulic power unit detail!
23. Bleeding the cylinder!
a. Cylinder bleed screw detail!
24. Pre-stroking the cylinder!
a. Pre-stroke detail!
25. Lift the sling to floor level!
26. Connecting the ropes to the jack post!
a. Jack post roping detail!
27. Repositioning the sling extensions!
a. Sling extension detail!
28. Adjusting the sling rollers !
a. Sling roller detail!
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29. Cab floor (C1)!
a. Cab floor detail!
30. Adjusting the safeties/brakes!
a. Adjusting the safeties/brakes detail diagram!
31. Testing the safeties!
a. Adjusting the safeties/brakes!
32. Remove scaffolding!
33. Testing/checking the travel of the sling (M1)!
Objective: Cab and electrical
34. Assemble cab (C0)!
a. Cab inline!
b. Cab through!
c. Cab 90 degree!
35. Attach the cab (C0) to the sling (M1)!
a. Cab to sling attachment!
36. Hoistway wiring (E11 and E7)!
a. Hoistway wiring detail!
37. Installing the cartop electrical!
a. Cartop electrical!
b. Slack rope switch detail!
38. Install the Cab Operating Panel (COP) (E3)!
a. COP!
39. Coded strips (M21, M22) and limit switch cams (M32)!
a. Sensor head!
b. Coded strips!
c. Coded strips and limit switch cams !
d. Coded strips and limit switch cams relationship!
40. Travel cable (E5)!
a. Travel cable detail diagram!
41. Running from the cartop (E1) in service mode!
a. Control panel diagram!
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42. 1. Landing door with locks (E10)!
a. Landing doors with interlock!
42. 2. Victory landing door contacts (Cambrian model)!
a. Victory (Cambrian) landing door contacts!
Objective: Cab gate
43. Elmira Manual folding car gate!
a. Top track and light curtain detail!
b. Folding gate and switch diagram!
44. Elmira with Woodfold gate (C9) and Porta door operator (E9)!
a. Porta operator placement!
b. Porta operator alignment!
c. Porta operator gate arm!
45. OLS (Victory) gate operator (E9)!
a. 2 speed operator with 78 ¾-inch doors on an 84-inch cab!
b. 3 speed operator with 78 ¾-inch doors on an 84-inch cab!
c. 2 speed operator with doors the same height as the cab!
d. 3 speed operator with doors the same height as the cab!
e. 2 speed operator with 78 ¾-inch doors on a 96-inch cab!
f. 3 speed operator with 78 ¾-inch doors on a 96-inch cab!
g. 2 speed operator with 84-inch doors on a 96-inch cab!
h. 3 speed operator with 84-inch doors on a 96-inch cab!
i. OLS (Victory) gate operator / cab configuration chart!
j. Gate operator alignment!
k. Door panel installation detail!
Objective: Landing doors
46. 1. Cambrian - 2 speed landing door assembly (M10)!
46. 2. Cambrian - 3 speed landing door assembly (M10)!
47. Bi-fold gate / gate operator!
Objective: Finishing touches and testing
48. Review, settings and initial start-up!
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49. Handrail(s)!
a. Handrail detail!
50. Final cleaning!
51. Testing and adjusting up movement!
a. Blain valve up adjustments!
52. Testing and adjusting down movement!
a. Blain valve down adjustments!
53. Setup and adjustment of the Cambridge Elevating hydraulic power unit!
a. Blain valve adjustments!
54. Testing the low-pressure switch and the slack rope switch !
a. Slack rope switch detail!
55. Setting and testing the line rupture valve (H5)!
a. Line rupture valve detail!
56. Setting and testing the pressure relief valve (PRV)!
a. Blain valve detail!
57. Testing the telephone!
a. Telephone line detail!
58. Power fail test!
59. Final inspection!
60. Customer training!
61. Glossary!
Options:
Note: the following options will affect your install. Detailed procedures will be added in
future additions of this manual. Contact technical support if you have one of these
options and instructions were not included with your project.
A. Special slings!
B. Block or concrete rail walls!
C. Hard stop!
D. 2-piece cylinders!
E. ITI cylinders!
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F. Flow control valve!
G. Deep pit buffer channel!
H. Buffer pads!
I. Buffer springs!
J. Seismic option!
K. MRL!
L. Hybrid!
M. Glass cab!
N. Glass door panels!
O. 10HP power unit!
P. 3 phase power unit!
Q. 120AC lighting!
R. Travel cable junction boxes!
S. Special call stations!
T. Special COP options!
U. Bi-fold gate operator!
V. Landing swing door operator interface!
W. 3rd party control and feedback!
X. Custom height cabs (other than 84 and 96 inch)!
Y. Keypads and key switches!
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1 – Tool list
•Measuring tape 25ft or more!
•Final layout and elevation diagrams !
•Flashlight!
•Pen and notepad!
•Chalk line!
•Black sharpie!
•18 to 20V Battery powered impact wrench !
•Sockets for above'
o15/16th inch!
o½inch!
o9/16th inch!
o10mm!
o18mm!
o4-inch socket extension'
•Battery powered drill!
•Drill bits for above'
o3/8th inch!
o½inch!
o5/8th inch'
•Screwdrivers'
o1/16-inch slot 6 inches long!o“stubby” No. 2 Philips
screwdriver (star)'
•Battery powered screwdriver!
•Bits for a power screwdriver'
o#2 Philips (star)!o#2 Robertson (square)'
•Wrenches '
o(2) adjustable wrench 12
inches!
o10mm!
o13mm!
o17mm!
o7/16th inch!
o½inch!
o9/16th inch!
o¾inch (2)!
o7/8th inch!
o15/16th inch!
o1 inch!
o1 1/16 inch!
o1 1/8 inch !
o1 ¼inch!
o1 5/16th inch (for ¾inch ball
valve)!
o1 3/8th inch (for ¾inch
hydraulic fittings)'
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•Allen keys'
o2mm!
o4mm!
o5mm!
o6mm!
o8mm'
•Bullet level!
•4 to 5 foot level!
•Plumb bob with line (two)!
•Hammer !
•Gloves!
•Large funnel!
•Ladder - 6 foot!
•Ladder - 10 foot (2)!
•Pliers (for cotter pins)!
•Brake setting shim or something else 1/16th of an inch thick and narrow.!
•Drywall saw or vibrating tool!
•Saw to cut the aluminum track to length!
•Angle grinder or saw to cut ropes!
•Shop type vacuum!
•Dustpan and brush !
•Broom!
•Coal chisel!
•Metal shims!
•Way to lift rails safely!
•Rail files!
•Chain fall or electric hoist (recommended for long heavy cylinders)!
•Vise grips (2)!
•Long level!
•Thread sealant!
•Clean lint free cloths!
•Dolly for moving the sling!
•Applicable personal safety equipment, this may include hard hats, safety glasses, dust
masks, safety footwear, safety harnesses and more.!
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•Warning signs and barriers should be used in front of open doorways and unsecured
doors!
•Brake setting tool!
For concrete or block walls!
oHammer drill !
oAppropriate concrete bits!
For hard pipe!
oPipe wrenches!
oPipe threader/cutter!
For Cambrian Landing doors!
oHeavy duty cable crimpers!
May be required for shortening lengthening diagnosing or repairing cables and wires.!
oWire cutters!
oWire strippers!
oWire crimpers!
oCat6 cable tester!
oElectrical multi-meter!
!
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2 – Materials not supplied
•Fasteners for rail brackets (M3-A) for non-wood rail wall or through bolting!
•Appropriate clamps for the hydraulic hose or pipe used!
•Appropriate clips to attach the ¼inch plastic line to the wall!
•2 liter plastic jug !
•5 pails of type AW32 hydraulic oil !
•One inch #8 wood screws (approx. 80 per job) !
•Clips to attach wiring to the wall of the shaft !
•1 ¾to 2-inch-long #8 wood screws (3) !
•Appropriate fasteners to attach the travel cable clamp to rail wall (4 to 6) !
•¾to ⅞-inch long #8 wood screws (to attach travel cable clamp to the cartop) !
•Two-sided tape !
•Screws to mount gate operator!
•Cable ties (small and large)!
•Tie wrap anchors !
•A mild cleaner appropriate for painted and laminated surfaces!
•A window cleaning spray (if you have glass in the cab)!
•A stainless-steel cleaner for stainless surfaces!
•Soft clean cloths or paper towels!
•Rags!
•½inch all round strapping!
•Garbage bag!
•Shim material for base plate and rail brackets (the base plate shims should be metal,
the rail brackets shims should be to local codes and standards)!
oVarious thicknesses from ⅛to ¾!
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3 - Review shipment (Refer to sample packing list in back of manual)
Check the shipment for any exterior damage and note it to the delivery driver and on the
paperwork, before signing for the shipment. !
Use the packing slip, the following diagrams and lists to check that the shipment is complete
and undamaged within 48 hours of delivery. Report any damage to Cambridge Elevating, that
was not noticed when the elevator was delivered, as soon as it is found and any missing parts
within a week of delivery. The packing list will tell you what is in each box, in the cab, on each
pallet and attached to the sling.!
If anything appears to be missing or damaged, contact technical support as soon as possible
by calling 1-800-265-3579 or Emailing [email protected].
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3A – Residential assemblies, components and hardware
NAME
See Section
ID
CAB COMPLETE
34, 35
C0
CAB HARDWARE
34
C0-H
CAB WALL RAIL
34
C1
CAB WALL FRONT
34
C2
CAB WALL LEFT
34
C3
CAB WALL BACK
34
C4
CAB CEILING
34
C5
CAB FLOOR
29
C6
CAB FLOOR TOE GUARD
29
C6-B
CAB TO SLING TIE-IN ASSEMBLY
4, 35
C7
CAB TO SLING TIE-IN BRACKET
4, 35
C7-A
CAB TO SLING TIE-IN HARDWARE KIT
4, 35
C7-H
HANDRAIL (HARDWARE INCLUDED)
49
C8
CARTOP BOX
37
E1
MAIN CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY
22
E2
MAIN CONTROLLER
22
E2-A
MAIN CONTROLLER TO TANK BRACKET
22
E2-B
MAIN CONTROLLER TO TANK HARWARE
22
E2-BH
COP
38
E3
COP MOUNTING HARDWARE (INSIDE COP)
38
E3-H
CAB LIGHTS
37
E4
TRAVEL CABLE ASSY
40
E5
TRAVEL CABLE
40
E5-A
TRAVEL CABLE CLIPS
40
E5-B
CALL STATION
36
E6
CALL STATION BOX
36
E6-A
PIT E-STOP
36
E7
SLACK ROPE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
37
E8
SLACK ROPE SWITCH
37
E8-A
SLACK ROPE CABLE
37
E8-B
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NAME
See Section
ID
GATE OPERATOR
44, 45
E9
GATE OPERATOR MOUNTING BRACKET
45
E9-A
GATE OPERATOR CABLE
45
E9-B
GATE OPERATOR HARDWARE KIT
45
E9-H
LANDING DOOR INTERLOCK
36, 42
E10
HOISTWAY CABLES
36
E11
LIGHT CURTAIN (LIGHT SCREEN)
34, 43, 44, 45
E12
SENSOR HEAD ASSEMBLY RESIDENTIAL
37
E23
ELECTRICAL DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINGS
22, 36
E34
FINAL HOISTWAY DETAILS
5
E35
PACKING LIST
3
E37
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
14, 23, 24
H1
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER (INC BOLT AND FITTING)
14,19, 20
H1-A
HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT
22, 33, 51, 52, 53
H2
DRAIN LINE
19
H3
HOSE AND FITTING ASSEMBLY
4
H4
HYDRAULIC HOSE
4, 18
H4-A
HYDRAULIC FITTINGS
4, 18
H4-B
LINE RUPTURE VALVE
4, 18
H5
SLING ASSEMBLY
15, 25, 28, 29, 30, 33
M1
SLING MAIN
15
M1-A
SLING CROSS PIECE
16
M1-B
SLING CROSS PIECE HARDWARE
16
M1-BH
SLING EXTENSIONS
27
M1-C
SLING EXTENSION HARDWARE
27
M1-CH
RAIL ASSEMBLY
12, 17
M2
FULL RAIL
12, 17
M2-A
CUT RAIL
12, 17
M2-B
SPLICE PLATE
12, 17
M2-C
SPLICE PLATE HARDWARE KIT
12, 17
M2-H
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NAME
See Section
ID
RAIL BRACKET (M3-A) ASSEMBLY
10,
M3
RAIL BRACKET (M3-A)
10,
M3-A
RAIL CLIP
4, 12, 17, 39
M3-C
RAIL CLIP HARDWARE
4, 12, 17, 39
M3-CH
RAIL BRACKET (M3-A) MOUNTING KIT
10,
M3-H
RAIL BRACKET (M3-A) JACK POST AND CYL ASSEMBLY
10
M4
RAIL BRACKET (M3-A) JACK POST AND CYLINDER
10
M4-A
CYLINDER U-BOLT (HARDWARE INCLUDED)
14
M4-B
SHEAVE ASSEMBLY
20
M5
ROPE ASSEMBLY
21, 26
M6
ROPES
21, 26
M6-A
ROPE CLIPS
21, 26
M6-B
SHACKLES
26
M6-C
SHACKLE HEARTS
21, 26
M6-D
JACK POST ASSEMBLY
13
M7
JACK POST TOPPER
4, 13
M7-A
JACK POST U-BOLT (SQUARE)(HARDWARE INC)
13
M7-B
JACK POST
13
M7-C
SPACER THIN
13, 14
M7-D
SPACER THICK
13
M7-E
BASE PLATE
11
M8
CAR GATE ASSEMBLY
43, 44
M9
CAR GATE SILL
43, 44
M9-A
CAR GATE PANEL
43, 44
M9-B
LANDING DOOR
46
M10
LANDING DOOR SILL
46
M10-A
LANDING DOOR PANEL
46
M10-B
LANDING DOOR FRAME
46
M10-C
PIT BUFFER PADS
M11
HARD STOP
M12
HARD STOP HARDWARE KIT
M12-H
DEEP PIT BUFFER CHANEL
M13
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NAME
See section
ID
DEEP PIT BUFFER CHANEL HARDWARE KIT
M13-H
REGULAR CODED STRIP
4, 39
M21
TOP FLOOR CODED STRIP
4, 39
M22
LIMIT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
37
M31
LIMIT SWITCH CAM ASSEMBLY
4
M32
LIMIT SWITCH CAM
4
M32-A
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3B - Overview of rail wall
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3C - Overview of rail wall with cab
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3D – Hydraulic power unit
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