Fox Valley Elevator F114 User manual

OWNERS GUIDE
Hydraulic
Residential
Elevator
1726 North Ballard Road, Suite 1 • Appleton, WI 54911
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
Technical Support 855-804-5774
Series: F114, F116
PMQ0008-M
11 APR 2022

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Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................4
Serial Number .............................................................................................................................................................4
Maintenance and Service ........................................................................................................................................4
Important Operating Note........................................................................................................................................5
Safety Features & Assumption of Risk....................................................................................................................6
Basic Elevator Operating Instructions..............................................................................................................7
Descriptive Features.............................................................................................................................................8-10
Basic Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................11
Emergency Procedures..................................................................................................................................12-16
Description of Programs....................................................................................................................................17-22
Limited Warranty.......................................................................................................................................................23-24
Is My Elevator safe?True or False Form.....................................................................................................25-27
Your Elevator 101......................................................................................................................................................28
Notes......................................................................................................................................................29
Table of Contents
On your choice of a Fox Valley Elevator.
Your elevator is manufactured in accordance with the ASME A17.1/ CSA B44 Safety Code for
Elevators and Escalators.
Properly used and maintained, your new elevator will give you many years of excellent service.
However, you must be sure to follow all safety procedures.
This Owner’s Guide should be reviewed periodically and saved for future reference.
*Fox Valley Elevator will be referred as FVE through out the remainder of this document.
Congratulations!
Fox Valley Elevator, is a proud member of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, The
National Association Elevators Contractors, The Canadian Elevator Contractor Association,
The Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Association. These symbols assures you of our
commitment to high quality and accessibility to everyone.
Members Of:

Elevator Dealer Information
Introduction
Your dealer will instruct you on the proper and safe operation of your Fox Valley Elevator. IT IS
IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS OWNER’S GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR NEW
ELEVATOR.
Your elevator was designed for years of dependable service. However, as with all electrical and
mechanical equipment, proper operation and periodic maintenance is absolutely required.
Maintenance instructions are available and are to be used by qualied personnel only. For optimal
performance, Fox Valley Elevator recommends that you establish a semi-annual maintenance
agreement with your elevator contractor.
This serial number contains specic information about your elevator,
allowing technicians to properly identify replacement parts.
Elevator Serial Number
Maintenance and Service
If you have questions concerning the operation or maintenance requirements of your
elevator, please contact the local elevator dealer listed above. FVE. suggests that you
develop an ongoing relationship with your dealer for routine servicing and periodic
maintenance. Do not try to service or repair the elevator yourself.
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Anyone using this elevator must be trained on it’s proper use and have read this owner’s guide.
Always verify the elevator has properly leveled at the landing (to avoid tripping or falling) before
entering or exiting the car.
Do not lean against the elevator gate or the control panel.
Do not allow unsupervised children to use this elevator.
Do not attempt to bypass, or otherwise tamper with, any of the safety systems.
Do not exceed maximum capacity of the elevator. A capacity tag is posted in the car.
Never open a gate or hoistway door, while the elevator is in motion (it will stop the elevator).
The car gate(s) must always be kept in the closed position except during entry and exit of the
elevator car. Your elevator will not operate if the gate(s) is not securely closed.
If you open the hoistway door and do not open the car gate the elevator will not respond to calls.
Do not use your elevator to transport freight.
If you detect a problem with your elevator, do not use it. Call your elevator dealer immediately.
Do not use this elevator in the event of re, smoke, ooding, or earthquake.
FVE. suggests that you avoid usage of your elevator during severe weather conditions when
there is a strong possibility of power surges or outages.
Do not use if there is a possibility of weather related damage to the elevator equipment or
hoistway (i.e.: ooding, shifted or tilting hoistway walls).
Do not use your elevator if the gate switches or hoistway door locks are not operating
properly. Call your dealer or service person at once.
Never extend parts of the body or any objects through the gate(s) while operating.
Safe operation requires a maintained hoistway temperature of between 60° - 110°F with a relative
humidity not to exceed 95%.
Note: The frequency drive may be heard running for thermal heat dissipation at any time.
Do not expose electrical components to the elements or extreme temperature uctuations.
Resulting condensation will damage equipment, causing it to malfunction. If exposed, let sit
for 12-24 hours prior to operation.
Important Operating Notes
Designates a condition where failure to follow instructions or heed warning could result in
serious personal injury or death. When you see this symbol HEED IT’S MESSAGE.

Assumption of Risk
ALL PERSONS who use this elevator bear the responsibility for proper use of this product.
Misuse, deliberate or otherwise, voids all warranties... written or expressed!
Fox Valley Elevator is NOT responsible for any injury or death resulting from product modication,
additions or other changes which take place after the product has left the manufacturer’s plant.
DO NOT TAMPER WITH ANY SAFETY FEATURE!
Your FVE. is equipped with many safety features you should be aware of.
• Broken Rope Safety. Mechanically stops the elevator if one or both of the cable(s) break or
slacks.
• Car Gate Safety Switch. The elevator will not operate if a gate is open.
• Final Limit Switch. Stops the elevator if unit travels beyond normal operating limits.
• Hoistway Door Interlocks. Renders the elevator inoperable while a hoistway door is open,
and lock the door when the elevator is not at the oor.
• Low Pressure Switch. The elevator will not operate if the pressure in the hydraulic system
drops too low.
• Pipe Rupture Valve. The elevator will not operate if the hydraulic oil in the cylinder ows out
at too fast of a rate.
• Pressure Relief Valve. Bypasses hydraulic uid to tank reservoir if hydraulic system becomes
overloaded.
• Safety Run Timer. If the unit becomes overloaded, the pump will only run for 90 seconds
before timing out.
• Slack Cable Safety Switch. Electrically prevents the elevator from traveling if the cables
become slack or break.
• Buer Spring. If present, are device with one or more springs to cushion the impact force of
a descending elevator.
• Door Fault. If present, the elevator controller will monitor the door closed and door locked
circuit of the hoistway door interlocks on all oor landings. If the elevator detects the door
closed circuit open when the elevator is not within the landing zone it will disable the power
to the driving machine. When this happens, the elevator will not operate in automatic mode
and will need to be reset.
• Safety Pan. If present, If the elevator safety pan is triggered by hitting an obstruction in the
hoistway. The elevator driving machine power will be disabled until the obstruction is
removed and the elevator is reset.
Safety Features
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Basic Elevator Operating Instructions
Note: The descriptions and specications contained in this guide were in eect at the time the guide was approved for
printing. FoxValley Elevator reserves the right to discontinue models without notice and without incurring obligation.The
equipment described within this guide may not be identied as either standard or optional and the various illustrations
may not all be applicable to your particular unit. If you have questions, always check with your Elevator Dealer.
1. Press the Call Button - This will call the elevator to your oor and allow you to open the hoistway door.
2. Open the Hoistway Door - Open the door or the auto door will open once the elevator has come to a
complete stop at your oor.
3. Check for Leveling - Visually verify the elevator has leveled properly, to avoid tripping or falling.
4. Open the Gate.
Automatic Gate Operation: The gate will automatically open.
Manual Gate Operation: Slide the gate open. Always use the gate handle.
5. Enter the Elevator.
6. Close the Hoistway Door - Manually close the door or the auto door will close after you. The elevator
will not operate unless the hoistway door is completely closed.
7. Close the Gate.
Automatic Gate Operation: The gate operator will automatically close the gate once the hoistway door is
closed.
Manual Gate Operation: Slide the gate closed. Always use the gate handle.
8. Press the Desired Floor Button.
9. Complete Travel - Wait for the elevator to complete its travel to the desired oor and come to a
complete stop.
10. Open the Gate.
Automatic Gate Operation: The gate will automatically open.
Manual Gate Operation: Slide the gate open. Always use the gate handle.
11. Check for Leveling - Visually verify the elevator has leveled properly before stepping out of the
elevator to avoid tripping or falling.
12. Open the Hoistway Door - Open the door or the auto door will open once the elevator has come to a
complete stop at your oor.
13. Exit Elevator
14. Close Gate
Automatic Gate Operation: The gate operator will automatically close the gate once the hoistway door
is closed.
Manual Gate Operation: Firmly close the gate before the hoistway door as you exit the elevator.
15. Close the Hoistway Door - Manually close the door securely or the auto door will close for you as you
exit the elevator.
Note: The elevator will not respond to another call if the gate to the hoistway door is not completely
closed.
If you open the hoistway door and do not open the gate the elevator will not respond to calls.

Descriptive Features
It is important that you familiarize yourself with the features of your new FVE before using.
Hall Station
Hall Station should be located near the hoistway door.
• Car Call Button - Press this button to call the car to your oor. The button will
illuminate while the elevator is in motion or to unlock the hoistway door if the
elevator is already at the oor.
• Car Here Light - If present, this light will illuminate when the elevator has
reached the oor.
• Key Lock - Some hall stations may be equipped with an optional key lock. The key
must be turned on for the button to become active.
• Position indicator - If present, lets you see what oor the elevator is on.
• Door Fault Light - If present, this light will illuminate when the door closed circuit is
opened with the elevator car not in the landing zone of any oor.
• Maintenance - Clean your hall station plate with a clean cloth. Do not use harsh
chemicals or abrasive cleaners which may damage the clear coat.
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Car Operating Panel
Car Operating Panel will be located inside of the elevator car.
• Floor Buttons - Press a oor button to send the car to a oor. The button will
lluminate when depressed.
• Alarm Button - When pressed, the alarm bell rings alerting others within the
home to your need for assistance.
• Emergency Stop Knob - Immediately stops the elevator when pushed.
• Light Switch - A light switch for your convenience comes standard on all car
operating panels.
• Key Locks - Optional key locks may be added for controlled access and safety.
• Position indicator - If present, lets you know your location as you travel by
each oor.
• Emergency Light - If present, illuminates if the power goes out.
• Maintenance - Clean your car operating panel faceplate with a clean cloth.
Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners which may damage the clear
coat.

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Descriptive Features Continued...
Telephone Jack
• Telephone Jack. Fox Valley Elevator, Elevators are equipped with a telephone
jack. Some elevators are equipped with an optional ush mount telephone
box (shown here) or a ush mount telephone keypad or integrated into the
car operating panel
A phone must be plugged into the phone jack at all times and the phone line
must be operational!
• Maintenance. Periodically check to make certain the telephone is in good
working order.
GAL Interlock Key
EMI Interlock Key
Accordion Gate
Collapsible Gate
Hoistway Door Interlock
The interlock is located inside the hoistway at the top corner or in the door jamb
on the latch side of the door. This locks the hoistway door when the car is not at a
landing.
• Emergency Key. Can be used to open the door from outside the hoistway in
case of emergency or for servicing.
This key is to be used only for emergencies.
• GAL Interlock. Insert the emergency release key into the hole (near the top
of the door) and turn (toward the center of the door) to release the interlock
while opening the door.
• EMI Interlock. Insert the emergency release key into the hole (near the top
of the door) and pull center downward to release the interlock while opening
the door.
• Prudhomme Interlock. Insert the emergency release key into the hole (in the
door trim) and turn to release the Prudhomme interlock while opening the
door.
Note: Key will only turn one way depending on hand of interlock.
Accordion Gate or Collapsible Gate
(Light curtain included with Collapsible Gate supplied by FVE)
The Accordion Gate and the Collapsible Gate secures the car opening during
operation. This gate provides a barrier between the car and the hoistway.
DO NOT lean on, push on, pull on or open the gate while the elevator is in
motion. It can stop the elevator.
• Maintenance. Dust and/or clean the surfaces of your gate with a clean cloth.
Do not use harsh chemical or abrasive cleaners. Keep the gate tracks clear of
dirt or debris.
Prudhomme Interlock Key

Automatic Door Operator
Automatically opens and closes the Hoistway Door of the elevator.
• Convenience. One less step to remember during the operation of your new
elevator.
• Hands Free. Very helpful for those with limited mobility and strength.
• Versatile . Can be used with interior or exterior doors.
Automatic Gate Operator
Automatically opens and closes the accordion car gate of the elevator. This option
is only available with accordion gates.
• Convenience. One less step to remember during the operation of your new
elevator.
• Hands Free. Very helpful for those with limited mobility and strength.
• Out of Sight. The automatic gate operator is mounted on the top of the
elevator car.
Descriptive Features Continued...
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Before Calling for Service...
Verify the elevator has power.
If you open the hoistway door and do not open the gate the elevator will not
respond to calls.
Check the red emergency knob on car operating panel by pushing and then pulling
the knob back into proper running position.
Verify that all gates and hoistway doors are securely closed by opening and closing
the doors and gates. The elevator will not operate if a gate or door is partially open.
Pushing call buttons or oor buttons repeatedly will delay operation and potentially
shut down controls. Wait 7 seconds between calls.
Do not attempt to repair the elevator yourself.
If your elevator still will not function call your elevator dealer immediately.
Basic Troubleshooting

Emergency Battery Lowering of Car
In the case of a power failure, the battery backup allows the elevator’s occupant(s) to travel to any
chosen oor below the elevators current position. Select the desired oor by pushing the appropriate
oor button after 7 seconds.
Follow your standard elevator exiting procedures.
Call your dealer for service if the elevator has not reset itself after power is restored and/or if the
battery back up systems did not work.
Emergency Procedures
Push the Alarm Button to alert others in home that you’re in need of help.
Stay calm and call for help on the telephone.
This procedure must only be used during an emergency. If the elevator is experiencing stalling
call for service immediately.
Push the emergency stop knob on COP before starting the manually lower procedures.
The main elevator service disconnect (located in the control space) must be in the“OFF” position
and the main elevator circuit breaker for the elevator circuits must be “OFF”.
Emergency Manual Lowering of Elevator Car
If you are unable to send the elevator to a lower
oor, you can manually lower the car by using the
Emergency Manual Lowering Knob:
1. Verify that the service disconnect is in the
“OFF” position.
2. Push the Emergency Stop Knob on the Car
Operating Panel inside the elevator car.
3. On the hyrdaulic valve there is a bright red
Emergency Manual Lowering Knob.
4. Slowly turn the knob counter-clockwise until
the car moves at a controlled rate.
5. Turn the knob clockwise to stop the elevator
car from lowering at the nearest oor below
the stalled location.
6. Manually open the gate and hoistway door to
exit the elevator car.
7. Call for immediate service of the elevator
before continuing to operate the unit.
Note: Car occupant(s) and rescuer(s) will
need to work together.
Note: If the elevator car is not going down go to the manual rising page
SEVERE INJURY COULD RESULT IF THE ELEVATOR SHOULD START UP OR ENERGIZE IN THE MIDDLE
OF AN EMERGENCY EXTRACTION.
Note: It is normal if
you hear a hissing
when Emergency
Manual Lowering
Knob is being turned
and the elevator car is
moving.
Emergency
Manual
Lowering
Knob
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Manually Raising the Elevator Car
Push the Alarm Button to alert others in home that you’re in need of help.
Stay calm and call for help on the telephone.
This procedure must only be used during an emergency. If the elevator is experiencing repeated
stalling call for service immediately.
The main elevator service disconnect (located in the control space) must be in the“OFF”position
and the main elevator circuit breaker for the elevator circuits must be “OFF”.
Up
If you are unable to move the elevator to a oor,
you can manually raise the elevator car by using the
hand pump on the power unit.
Note: If your on the top oor DO NOT go any higher.
Call for emergancy assitance.
1. Verify that the service disconnect is in the “OFF”
position.
2. Push the Emergency Stop Knob on the Car
Operating Panel inside the elevator car.
3. On the hyrdaulic tank remove the handle from the
2 clips attached to the top of the power unit.
4. Insert the handle onto the manual hand pump
lever that’s directly attached to the hyrdaulic
valve. (See illustration.)
5. Move the handle “UP” and “DOWN” to manually
build the pressure in the system. Verify you have
pressure by checking the preasure gauge.
6. Verify elevator is moving. Continue pumping until
you reach your desired oor.
Once the pressure is built in the system it
takes approximately a 3-4 pumps to move
about an inch.
SEVERE INJURY COULD RESULT IF THE ELEVATOR SHOULD START UP OR ENERGIZE IN THE MIDDLE
OF AN EMERGENCY EXTRACTION
Down
Handle
Location
Hand Pump
Lever Handle
Note: Car occupant(s) and rescuer(s)
will need to work together.
7. Manually open the gate and hoistway door to exit the elevator car.
8. Remove the handle from the lever and place it back into the clips on top of the power unit.
9. Call for immediate service of the elevator before continuing to operate the unit.
Pressure
Gauge
Emergency Procedures Continued...
Note: If the elevator car will not move up or down, Call for emergency assistance.

Emergency Procedures Continued...
The procedure for releasing the interlock will depend on which type of interlock is used with the elevator.
All interlocks are designed to be opened from outside of the hoistway door. To open the hoistway door FVE
recommends the following procedure:
If you open the hoistway door and do not open the gate the elevator will not respond to calls.
Emergency Opening of the Hoistway Door from Outside
the Elevator
Prudhomme Interlock
If your elevator is equipped with a Prudhomme Interlock, use the Emergency key provided to
open the lock from outside of the hoistway. Insert the emergency key into the hole (in the door
frame), interlocking the triangle shapes, and turn key to release the interlock while opening the
door.
• Call your dealer for service before using the elevator again.
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Emergency Procedures Continued...
The procedure for releasing the interlock will depend on which type of interlock is used with the elevator.
All interlocks are designed to be opened from outside of the hoistway door. To open the hoistway door FVE
recommends the following procedure:
If you open the hoistway door and do not open the gate the elevator will not respond to calls.
EMI Interlock
Emergency Opening of the Hoistway Door from Outside
the Elevator
GAL Interlock
If your elevator is equipped with an Electromechanical
Interlock (EMI) use the key provided to open the lock from
the outside of the hoistway. To open the hoistway door,
insert half the length of the key through the hole in the
hoistway door. GENTLY pry the outboard end of the key
to lift the interlock pin. Slowly open hoistway door with
interlock pin raised.
If unable to perform this procedure proceed to the
instructions for unlocking the door from within the
elevator.
• Call your dealer for service before using the
elevator again.
If your elevator is equipped with a GAL “N”Type Interlock,
use the key provided to open the lock from outside of the
hoistway. Insert the emergency release key with the tooth
side at the top into the hole (near the top of the door) and
turn (toward the hinge of the door) to release the interlock
while opening the door.
• Call your dealer for service before using the elevator
again.
“T” Shaped
Key Shown
Turn key
counterclockwise
Turn key
clockwise
if hole is in the
Right corner of the door
if hole is in the
Left corner of the door

Use the phone to call for help before attempting to open the hoistway door from within the
elevator.
Push the Alarm Button to alert others.
Be sure to push the Emergency Stop Knob. Severe injury could result if the elevator should
start up in the middle of an emergency extraction.
If you open the hoistway door and do not open the gate the elevator will not respond to calls.
Verify the emergency stop knob is in the push
in position.
To open the hoistway door from within the car:
- Open the car gate
(Resistance may be encountered)
- Lift the release pin and open the hoistway
door while the pin is lifted.
EMI Interlock
Emergency Opening of the Hoistway Door from Within
the Elevator
Verify the emergency stop knob is in the
pushed in position.
To open the hoistway door from within the car:
- Open the car gate
(Resistance may be encountered)
- CAREFULLY reach into the hoistway, and
press down on the roller arm
- Open the hoistway door while holding down
on the roller arm
GAL Interlock
Cab
Ceiling
Cab
Wall
EMI Interlock
Hoistway
Door
Keeper
Push the Release Pin Upward
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Cab
Ceiling
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Hoistway
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GAL Interlock
Keep
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Press the Roller Arm Downward
Emergency Procedures Continued...
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Description of Elevator Programs
Automatic Elevator Program
Automatic elevator operation is a program which operates the elevator automatically. This allows
use without operating electric switches, and is an built in program.
How does the Automatic Elevator Program work?
When the Automatic Elevator Program is turned “ON”, the elevator will stop automatically at every
oor allowing people to step in and out without having to press any buttons. The elevator will
circulate to every oor, with a 5-minute interval between oors, in a continuous loop until the
program is turned“OFF”automatically after 30 hours. When the elevator reaches a oor, the door
and the gate will open. The door and gate will stay open for an adjustable time of 10 - 120
seconds. While the timer is running you may enter or leave the elevator car. After the timer
expires, the door will automatically close followed by the gate. The door or gate must not be
obstructed at this time. The elevator will continue the remaining 5-minute oor interval, and will
cycle the door and gate one last time before sending o to the next oor. The elevator will
continue to run automatically in a continuous program loop.
How does the Automatic Elevator Program aect the elevator when running in Homing
Mode?
When the Automatic Elevator Program is activated, the Homing, Mode will be ignored until the
Automatic Elevator Program is deactivated.
How will manual oor calls eect the Automatic Elevator Program?
Manual oor calls can be placed when the Automatic Elevator Program is activated. The elevator
will interrupt the program and travel to the desired destination(s). The elevator will then return to
the last oor before the interruption, without cycling the door and gate, and continue the same
program loop.
What happens if the automatic gate closing is interrupted?
When the automatic gate operator closes the gate and the gate closing is stopped/obstructed
or the break-away is tripped, the elevator program will continue to run but the elevator will not
move until the program reaches that oor again internally. The break-away will reconnect itself
and continue on with the Automatic Elevator Program.
How does my elevator light work?
When the Automatic Elevator Program is activated the car light will always remain “ON”as long as
the light switch on the car operating panel is “ON”.
How may I adjust the time period my door stays open?
Please contact your local dealer if you require your interlock timer to be adjusted.

Description of Elevator Programs Continued...
Turn the Automatic Elevator Program “ON”.
1. Ride the elevator to the top oor that you want the elevator to circulate to in the
program loop.
2. Once you arrive at your desired oor, push in the emergency stop knob. Press and hold
that oor button for 6 seconds while inside the elevator car. The elevator car lights will
turn “OFF” for 2 seconds and back “ON” to acknowledge the Automatic Elevator Program
has been activated.
3. Reset the Emergency Stop Knob by pulling rmly.
Note: The elevator will now run automatically from oor to oor because the
Automatic Elevator Program is fully activated. You may place calls as desired instead
of waiting for the elevator.
Turn the Automatic Elevator Program “OFF”.
1. To turn the Automatic Elevator Program “OFF”, place a call from within the elevator car
to the lowest oor and push in the emergency stop knob.
2. Press and hold the lowest oor button for 6 seconds while inside the elevator car. The
elevator car lights will turn “OFF” for 2 seconds and back “ON” to acknowledge the
Automatic Elevator Program has been deactivated. The elevator will not run
automatically until the Automatic Elevator Program is reactivated.
3. Reset the Emergency Stop Knob by pulling rmly. The ooring homing program is now
turned “O”
2
1
2
3
1 1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
GATE WILL CYCLE OPEN AND
CLOSE TWICE PER FLOOR
ELEVATOR CAR TRAVELS
BETWEEN FLOORS
2 STOP
PROGRAM
3 STOP
PROGRAM
4 STOP
PROGRAM
5 STOP
PROGRAM
6 STOP
PROGRAM
For Example:
If you have a 3 stop
elevator you can set
the Automatic Elevator
Program to circulate the
loop between the 1st and
2nd oors, or you can
choose to circulate the
loop between all three
oors.
Please reference the
following diagram to see
the order sequence of the
circulation loop
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Leveling Program
When the elevator sits for extended time periods, the hydraulic elevator system will weep hydraulic
oil back into the tank. This will cause the elevator car to sink down to a maximum of 1/2 inch below
the current oor before the unit will re-level with that oor. Leveling up or down may also occur
when the elevator car becomes heavily loaded or unloaded.
Note : If your elevator re-levels more than 1 time per hour with out being used call your dealer.
Description of Elevator Programs Continued...
Alarm
G
1
2
A
2 lowest oor
Car
Opereating
Panel buttons
may not be
labeled with a
1 & 2
Automatic Homing Feature
After a time of 30 minutes with no oor calls this feature allows the elevator to
home to a oor of your choice. All gates and doors are required to be in the fully
closed position for the timer to begin counting. The automatic homing feature
will not work if you open the hoistway door and do not open the gate.
Turn Automatic Homing Feature “On”.
1. Call unit to the lowest oor, and open the door and gate.
2. Push the Emergency Stop Knob.
3. Press & hold 2 lowest oor Car Operating Panel buttons (simultaneously)
until they illuminate and release.
4. Immediately press the desired home oor call button while the 2 lowest
oor Car Operating Panel buttons are illuminated. (They will time out in
about 6 seconds). This tells the controller which oor will become the home
location.
5. The selected automatic homing oor will ash multiple times to
acknowledge the homing program has been accepted. If this does not
occur repeat previous steps.
6. Reset the Emergency Stop Knob by pulling rmly.
7. Close all gates and doors to start the homing timer.
Turn Automatic Homing Feature “O”.
1. Call unit to the lowest oor, and open the door and gate.
2. Push the Emergency Stop Knob.
3. Press & hold the 2 lowest oor Car Operating Panel buttons until they are
illuminated. Keep holding them until they turn “O”.
4. Reset the Emergency Stop Knob by pulling rmly. The ooring homing
program is now turned “O”
5. Close all gates and doors.
You Tube Unlinked Instructional Video Links
How to Turn the Automatic Homing ON and OFF
https://youtu.be/VAgFkdzxrvU
(e address is case sensitive)

Elevator Entry Monitoring
The elevator control system monitors the car gate(s) and hoistway door locks.
Every time the hoistway door opens the elevator car gate must open. If this does not happen the
elevator will no longer except calls. The elevator car can move between oors up to four times
before the hoistway door and elevator car gate must be opened and closed. If either an elevator
car gate or hoistway door is left open the elevator will not except calls until either an elevator car
gate or hoistway door is closed.
Alarm
G
1
2
A
2
Lowest
Floor
Buttons
may not
be labeled
with a
1 & 2
Description of Elevator Programs Continued...
Exercise Program
The exercise program is a maintenance feature for residents that leave for an
extended time or rarely use their elevator. This will help to keep the hydraulic
system lubricated and prevent seals from drying out. This is achieved by cycling
the elevator between the rst two oors every two weeks. Once the timer
expires the unit calls itself to oor 2, waits 120 seconds, and calls itself down to
oor one. Then the two-week timer starts over. If a call is placed during the
two-week timer, the elevator will function normally, and the timer will restart
after the call is complete. This feature is enabled by default when the elevator
ships. To stop this feature the program must be deactivated.
To Turn “OFF” or “ON”
1. Call unit to the second stop.
2. Once elevator arrives at the second stop, open gate and push emergency
stop knob.
3. Press and hold the 2 lowest oor Car Operating Panel buttons
simultaneously until both illuminate and then release.
4. While the 2 lowest oor Car Operating Panel buttons are illuminated (they
will time out in about 6 seconds), Push 2 to enable or Push 1 to disable the
exercise program.
5. Reset the Emergency Stop Knob by pulling rmly.
Safety Run Timer
If the unit can not make it to the called upper oor because of being overloaded or the oil in the
tank is low, the pump will only run for 90 seconds before timing out. The elevator car will call itself
to the lowest oor, and the car lights will ash. If this occurs, contact your local dealer for service.
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