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The LiftAire I Series of air conditioners are specically designed and constructed for use on new
elevator installations, modernizations and retrots of existing elevator cabs. They are provided with
all the materials needed to properly cool and/or heat an elevator cab. To ensure maximum efciency
and operation, the following should be adhered to:
1. Supply and return registers in the cab should not restrict airow into and out of the cab. Any
resistance of the airow will limit the effectiveness of the unit and create wind noise. The
return air and supply air registers should be as far away from each other to ensure proper air
recirculation in the cab and back to the air conditioner.
2. While the installation kit provides 12.5 ft (381 cm) of supply and return air exible duct,
in order to limit air ow resistance, all duct connections should be the most direct and the
shortest possible. Cut any extra exible duct not required, connect exible duct per previous
installation instructions (pages 6-10) and discard any extra material.
3. Ensure that the thermostat is installed in the return duct or the cab. If using the standard
thermostat, check that the temperature and operation settings are correct. If using the automatic
thermostat, make sure the unit is programmed for the type of operation you require. When the
thermostat is installed in the cab, it must be able to sense cab temperature to operate properly.
If placed within the xture area of the cab, there must be a perforated cover to allow cab air
access to the thermostat. Locating the thermostat anywhere else affects the proper operation of
the air conditioners and cooling of the elevator cab as designed.
4. If you are retrotting an existing cab for normal operating conditions, it may not be necessary
to use the fan supplied in the original cab. The LiftAire series of air conditioners has a fan that
will run continuously with proper settings of the thermostat. If you allow the cab fan to operate
during normal conditions you will bring hot, cold or humid hoistway air into the cab, thereby
defeating the purpose of the air conditioner and its effectiveness. If it is permitted, remove the
original fan to prevent allowing warm hoistway air into the cab during ascent and descent of
elevator. Or insure the fan only operates if the air conditioner cannot operate due to power loss,
etcetera.
5. All supply and return registers with duct work into the cab must be manufactured and installed
to prevent any air leaks and losses of the cold supply air from the air conditioner and return air
back to the air conditioner.
6. Never install the condensate evaporator under the return or supply air ducts. This can cause
water accumulation, damage to the ducts and damage to the cab.
7. It is the responsibiity of the installer to ensure that the installation meets any and all building,
electrical and other applicable codes.
8. Power cables must be sufciently sized for the FLA, LRA required and the length of cable
required.
9. Additional hoistway ventilation at the bottom and top is recommended.