Savaria Orion LU User manual

Orion
LU/LA
Commercial
Elevator
Owner’s
Manual

IMPORTANT
Ensure that only an authorized Savaria Dealer installs and services the Orion
LU/LA Commercial Elevator. Under no circumstances is anyone other than
a dealer with Savaria training and authorization to install, adjust, service or
modify any mechanical or electrical device on this equipment. Failure to follow
this warning can result in safety system compromises or defeat; this can result
in serious injury or death. Savaria accepts no liability for property damage,
warranty claims or personal injury, including death, in this circumstance.
Passenger safety is the result of countless details in the equipment’s design,
manufacture, and installation. After installation, reliable operation and
continual safe operation requires regular service and inspection at least twice
per year, or more frequently where usage, environment, or local jurisdiction
requires. As the Owner, you are responsible for ensuring that regular service
and inspections occur in a timely manner.
Refer to this manual for specications, operating instructions and maintenance
of the Orion LU/LA Commercial Elevator.
Upon completion of installation, the dealer must provide you with the
following information and ensure it is recorded in this manual. In addition,
either the dealer or you must keep any service and/or maintenance records in
the Maintenance Record section of this manual.
WARRANTY
Ensure your Savaria Dealer provides you with a copy of the manufacturer’s
limited parts warranty and documentation relating to any Dealer labour
warranty.
FOR OWNER’S RECORDS
Customer Name:
Installing Dealer:
Dealer’s Telephone Number:
Date Installed:
Serial/Job Number:

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Table of Contents
TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2. DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3. OPERATING FROM THE LANDING CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
4. OPERATING FROM THE COP CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5. DOOR OPEN BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6. PHONE MONITORING (IF APPLICABLE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
7. EMERGENCY BATTERY LOWERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
8. EMERGENCY LIGHT. .....................................................11
9. EMERGENCY HANDS-FREE TELEPHONE (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
10. MANUAL LOWERING DEVICE (MACHINE ROOM) .........................11
11. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
12. MAINTENANCE RECORD. ...............................................15
DANGER
This product is designed and manufactured to exact
specifications. Modifications to this product in any way can
be dangerous and will void the warranty.
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TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION
To ensure safe operation of this equipment, pay careful attention to the
important notes below.
•Read this manual carefully before using the equipment.
•To prevent accidents, adhere strictly to the instructions and keep clear of
moving parts at all times.
•Be aware of hazardous space between the hall door and car, especially for
small children.
Elevator Car Door
Elevator Hoistway Door
•Follow instructions on all equipment labels at all times. Replace any
damaged labels immediately.
•Ensure that only qualified personnel perform maintenance and service on
the unit.
•When replacing parts, be sure that only genuine Savaria parts are used.
•This unit is intended for use by amature person who understands its
proper operation as set out in this manual.
WARNING
At no time should children under the age of 16 use the
elevator/lift while unsupervised.
•Prior to operation, make sure that:
•All doors and gates are locked and secure.
•All areas in and around the lift are clear of any obstructions.
•All lights are functioning properly.
•Test your keys and emergency stop button every month.
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1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Load capacity 1400 lb (635 kg)
Rated speed 30 feet per minute (0.15 m/s) nominal
Maximum travel 25 feet (7.6 m)
Maximum #of stops 6stops
Daily cycle
Normal: 30
Heavy: 75
Excessive: 100
Maximum starts in 1hour on standard installation: 15
Machine room operating
temperature 50 to 80 degrees F(10 to 27 degrees C)
Cab sizes
48'' wide x54'' deep (1220 mm x1372 mm)
42'' wide x60'' deep (1067 mm x1524 mm)
51'' wide x51'' deep (1295 mm x1295 mm)
54'' wide x54'' deep (1372 mm x1372 mm)
Door opening 36'' x80'' (890 mm x2030 mm) nominal
Pit depth required 14'' (356 mm) minimum, 96” (2438 mm) maximum
Overhead clearance
(minimum) 108'' (2743 mm) –existing building 134'' (3404 mm) –new building
Control system Single automatic push button
Floor selection Magnetic selector
Sub-floor material Masonite over plywood sub-floor
Cab finish Fire-rated steel panel cab interior in choice of white or black;
optional laminate panel overlays available
Standard finishes
Standard architectural white or black steel
Stainless steel Car Operating Panel (COP)
Handrail and stainless colour trimmed light fixtures
Optional stainless steel finish in the cab
Power supply 208 volt, three phase, 30 amps, 60 Hz or 240 volt, single phase,
40 amps, 60 Hz
Drive system 1:2 cable hydraulic
Motor 5hp (3.73 kW) submersed
Lighting supply 110 volts, 60 cycle, 15 amps
Standard features
Fully automatic operation
Modular rail construction for easy installation
Automatic cab on/off interior lighting
Digital display on Car Operating Panel (COP)
Safety features
Emergency battery back-up for lowering and interior lighting
Emergency stop and alarm buttons
Emergency manual lowering
Safety brakes
Standard phone in cabinet; optional hands-free phone available
Optional hoistway access
Options Savaria Link remote monitoring
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2. DESCRIPTION
Cab Operating Panel (COP) Buttons
(Figure 1-A)
The Cab Operating Panel (COP) buttons facilitate
the UP/DOWN movement of the cab between
landings. Once the selected landing button is
pressed, the cab will automatically move to the
landing. The cab will stop when the selected
landing is reached.
Door Open/Close Buttons (Figure 1-B)
The elevator door will close automatically after a
preset adjustable time in seconds. These buttons
can be pressed to open/close the door when the
cab is at alanding. G
Alarm Button (Figure 1-C)
This button can be pressed at any time to sound
the alarm in case of an emergency.
Run/Stop Keyswitch (Figure 1-D)
In the STOP position, the cab stops and the alarm
buzzer is activated. This key switch must be in the
RUN position for normal operation. A
Phase 2 Fire Service Keyswitch - Optional
(Figure 1-E) B
The keyswitch in the ON position enables cab
controls as per Code B44 2.27. The keyswitch in
C
F
the OFF position allows for normal lift operation. D
E
The keyswitch in the HOLD position holds the
doors open when the cab is at alanding.
Call Cancel Button (Optional)
Used with Fire Service 2; when pressed, this Keyed COP
button cancels all registered calls. The cab will
stop at the next landing.
Help (Phone) Button - Optional (Figure 1-F)
This button can be pressed at any time to activate the optional hands-free
phone in case of an emergency. The red light above the speaker will come on
when two-way communication has been established. For units that have a
standard hand-held phone, it is located in aseparate phone cabinet in the cab.
Figure 1
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Emergency Light (Figure 1-G)
The COP emergency light remains ON in the event of amain power failure. The
emergency light uses aBattery Back-Up system with an automatic recharger.
Handrail
Asingle handrail is mounted below the COP.
Landing Hall Call Station Controls (Figure 2)
Hall Call Stations are installed at all landings to move the
cab to the landing from which you are calling. Press the
CALL button to call the cab to your landing. The position
indicator displays the landing the cab is at. An optional
keyswitch limits the elevator’s use to authorized persons
only.
Landing Door Lock
The Landing Door lock prevents movement of the cab
unless the door is in the closed and locked position. If the
door is not completely closed, the cab will not move.
Emergency Battery Operation
In the event of abuilding power failure, the door system is
provided with atemporary power back-up system to CALL
continue the opening operation for anumber of times. On
resuming normal building power, the back-up system will
turn OFF and begin automatically recharging.
Figure 2
Hall Call Station
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3. OPERATING FROM THE LANDING CONTROLS
NOTE
When using the landing controls, the cab can only be moved
(called) to the level from which you are calling. When using the
COP buttons in the cab, the cab can be moved to any level.
1To call the elevator to your landing, press the CALL button. The cab will
automatically stop at your landing.
2When the cab reaches the landing, the door lock on the landing door will
automatically release and the sliding doors will open.
3Enter the cab. The doors will close behind you after afew seconds.
4Once inside the cab, lock the wheelchair wheels.
WARNING
Wheelchair wheels must be locked at all times when the
elevator is moving.
4. OPERATING FROM THE COP CONTROLS
1If sitting in the cab in awheelchair, lock the wheelchair wheels. If standing
in the cab, hold on to the handrail.
2Press the appropriate landing button to “send” the cab to the desired
landing.
3When the cab reaches the landing, the door lock on the landing door will
automatically release. The door will “chime”and the sliding doors will open.
4Exit the cab. The doors will close behind you after afew seconds.
WARNING
Wheelchair wheels must be locked at all times when the
elevator is moving.
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5. DOOR OPEN BUTTON
The Door Open button is located on the Car Operating Panel (COP) inside the
elevator.
When the elevator is at alanding level, the doors can be opened by pressing the
Door Open button. Normally the doors will have opened and already closed
automatically. The Door Open button allows the door to be reopened.
Figure 3
Door Open Button
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6. PHONE MONITORING (IF APPLICABLE)
Depending on what code your elevator was ordered and inspected under,
there may be aphone monitor.
If provided, the phone monitor will be located at the main landing. There is a
small red Elevator Communications Failure light and abeeper as shown below.
If the phone line is not functioning, the small red light will flash and the beeper
will sound to warn users that the emergency phone in the car is not
functioning.
Contact your Authorized Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE:There is an alarm silence key provided to turn off the beeper.
Figure 3
Phone Monitor
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7. EMERGENCY BATTERY LOWERING
This feature allows the lowering of the cab from inside the cab itself, without
having to get someone to manually lower it from inside the machine room.This
device operates on batteries and is only activated in the event of amain
building power failure. The operation is as follows:
1Press any button below the floor where the elevator is located. The elevator
will descend and stop at the landing.
2Upon arrival at the desired floor, the automatic doors will open. Exit the cab.
8. EMERGENCY LIGHT
In the event of amain power failure, the emergency cab light will light
automatically.
9. EMERGENCY HANDS-FREE TELEPHONE (OPTIONAL)
1The lift comes with astandard hand-held phone located in acabinet in the
cab. If your lift is equipped with an Emergency Hands-Free Telephone, press
and hold down the phone button to activate the phone line. Ashort time
delay (adjustable by the installing technician) will occur.
2Release the button once the call is picked up by the telephone line.
The system will automatically dial out to apreprogrammed telephone number
as set up by the installing technician.
10. MANUAL LOWERING DEVICE (MACHINE ROOM)
In the event of power failure, the cab can be moved to alower level manually
by using the following procedures:
NOTE
After use of any emergency function (access key or manual lowering
device), ensure that all doors are secure and locked. While the
emergency function is in use, DO NOT leave the area unattended.
1Obtain the key to unlock the door to the machine room where the elevator
pump unit is located.
2Instruct the person(s) in the elevator to remain calm and stay well back from
the door of the elevator. Ease their concern by telling them your intentions.
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3Switch the main disconnect switch
to the “OFF” position for the main
power supply to the elevator
pump unit.
4Unlock the controller tank and
open the lid to locate the red
Manual Lowering Knob on the
pump unit. Pull the Manual
Lowering Knob to lower the cab.
See Figure 4at the right. Maintain
constant pressure on the knob
until the elevator reaches the
lowest landing and stops
automatically. (Although you may
not be able to see the elevator, this
is readily detected since there will
be no further noise as the oil flows
to the reservoir.)
5Obtain the special door release key and open the lower landing door. Assist
the passenger(s) from the cab.
6After the passenger(s) have exited the cab, make sure the hoistway door is
closed, reconnect the disconnect switch inside the machine room, and lock
the door behind you.
7Return the machine room key and the special door release key to their
original storage areas.
WARNING
Under no circumstances should the pump controls or
valve settings be adjusted except by an authorized
Savaria dealer.
Figure 4
EPV Valve
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11. MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance will keep your Orion in proper operating condition. As
the owner of this elevator, you are responsible for making sure that
maintenance and upkeep are done on aregularly scheduled basis.
NOTE
Elevator maintenance is recommended to be performed by an
authorized Savaria dealer every 3months and must be performed
every 6months. Units installed in adverse environments will require
additional maintenance on amonthly basis.
IMPORTANT: Please test the phone in your elevator during every maintenance.
If the phone is inactive, please shut down the elevator until the phone line is
active. This applies to all lifts in ahoistway or enclosure models
To ensure proper operating condition of your unit, the items listed below are
recommended to be performed every 3months and must be performed every
6months by an Authorized Savaria Dealer.Additional inspections may be
required depending on usage.
1Tighten all rail and cab fastening bolts.
2Lubricate the door hinges and adjust the door closure if required.
3Lubricate the rails with alight grease, such as white lithium.
4Inspect the traveling cable for wear. Replace if any cuts or damage to the
jacket is evident.
5Inspect the elevator cables for wear or damage and replace if necessary.
Always replace the safety washers at the swaged end of the cable when
replacing cables. The washers are provided with replacement cables.
6Inspect the safety washers at the swaged end of the elevator cables. Put the
elevator on slack rope high enough so you can safely get under the elevator.
Pull the manual lowering device so there is enough slack in the rope to pull
the rope with the swag fitting down to view the washer. Replace the washer
if there is any visible damage.
7Check for any hose/pipe leaks. Replace and/or tighten the fittings to correct
any hydraulic leaks found.
8Check the fluid level of the pump reservoir (with the elevator at its lowest
landing), and fill as required. (Use Grade 32 Hydraulic Oil). There must be at
least 1” (25 mm) of oil on the dipstick.
9Tighten any hose connections or bleeder valves found loose. Check the
hydraulic cylinder (jack) for any leaks. If necessary, the packing seals may
have to be replaced.
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10 Replace the batteries in the control panel as indicated on the battery label.
11 Activate and test the safety mechanism.
12 Check that the phone is functioning properly.
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Maintenance Record
Date Time Reason for call Comments Dealer

Orion LU/LA
Commercial Elevator
Owner’s Manual
For service or questions about this product,
please contact your installing dealer.
Dealer Name:
Dealer Phone:
Authorized Savaria Dealer
Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc.
2 Walker Drive Brampton ON L6T 5E1 Canada savaria.com
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