Savaria Orion Technical manual

Planning Guide
Limited Use / Limited Application Elevator
Applicable Codes:
ASME A17.1, Section 5.2
CAN/CSA B44, Section 5.2
ORIONTM
Part No. 000682
15-m10-2015
© 2015 Savaria Corporation
LIMITED USE / LIMITED APPLICATION ELEVATOR

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL 3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4
ORION LU/LA ELEVATOR SPECIFICATIONS 5
CAB TYPE SELECTION SHEET 6
MACHINE ROOM OPTIONS 7
MACHINE ROOM DIMENSIONS 8
HOISTWAY AND PIT ELECTRICAL NOTES 9
CONTROLLER TANK SPECIFICATIONS 10
ORION 48” X 54” TYPE 1 WITH 2 SPEED DOORS 11
ORION 48” X 54” TYPE 2 WITH 2 SPEED DOORS 12
ORION 48” X 54” TYPE 3 (4) WITH 2 SPEED DOORS 13
ORION 42” X 60” TYPE 1 WITH 2 SPEED DOORS 14
ORION 42” X 60” TYPE 2 WITH 2 SPEED DOORS 15
ORION 48” X 54” TYPE 1 WITH SWING DOORS 16
ORION 48” X 54” TYPE 2 WITH SWING DOORS 17
LOADS ON BUILDING AND PIT LOADING 18
ENTRANCE MOUNTING DETAILS FOR 2 SPEED DOORS
WITH DRYWALL CONSTRUCTION 19
ENTRANCE MOUNTING DETAILS FOR 2 SPEED DOORS
WITH DRYWALL CONSTRUCTION 20
ENTRANCE MOUNTING DETAILS FOR 2 SPEED DOORS
WITH MASONRY CONSTRUCTION 21
ENTRANCE MOUNTING DETAILS FOR 2 SPEED DOORS
WITH MASONRY CONSTRUCTION 22
2 SPEED AUTOMATIC DOOR AND GUIDE RAIL INFORMATION 23
PIT AND OVERHEAD CLEARANCE DETAILS 24
ORION STANDARD NOTES 25
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PART 5.3 COMPLIANCE 26

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This planning guide is designed to assist architects, contractors and lift professionals in planning
for a Orion Elevator to meet the requirements of the following codes and standards:
ASME A17.1/CSA B44 2000, Section 5.2
ASME A17.1/CSA B44 2004, Section 5.2
ASME A17.1 2004, Addendum 2005, Section 5.2
ASME A17.1/CSA B44 2007, Section 5.2
ASME A17.1/CSA B44 2004, Addendum 2008, Section 5.2
ASME A17.1/CSA B44 2010, Section 5.2
ASME A17.1/CSA B44 2013, Section 5.2
This unique elevator is designed to help solve accessibility problems in commercial buildings, and
meets state and national codes covering the Limited Use/Limited Application (LULA) elevators.
We strongly recommend you contact the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in the region where
the equipment will be installed. Become familiar with all requirements governing the installation
and use of elevators in public and private buildings. It is extremely important for you to know and
adhere to all regulations concerning installation and use of elevators.
DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY
Initial Release - September 1, 2006
Revised - May 22, 2008
Revised - December 4, 2009
Revised - March 12, 2010
Revised - November 3, 2010
Revised - December 7, 2011
Revised - November 14, 2012
Revised - July 9, 2013
Revised - August 19, 2013
Revised - October 21, 2013
Revised - November 29, 2013
Revised - March 12, 2014
Revised - October 21, 2014
Revised - November 5, 2014
Revised - January 13, 2015
Revised - January 29, 2015
Revised - February 4, 2015
Revised - February 19, 2015
Revised - March 10, 2015
Revised - September 24, 2015
Revised - October 15, 2015 IMPORTANT NOTICE
This Planning Guide provides nominal dimensions and specifications useful for the INITIAL planning
of an elevator project. BEFORE beginning actual construction, be sure to receive application
drawings customized with specifications and dimensions for your specific project.
Lift configurations and dimensions are in accordance with our interpretation of the standards set
forth by AASME A17.1 - 2004 Section 5.2 and CAN/CSA B44 - 04. Please consult Savaria or the
authorized Savaria dealer in your area for more specific information pertaining to your project,
including any discrepancy between referenced standards and those of any local codes or laws
(AHJ).
The dimensions and specifications in this Planning Guide are subject to change (without notice)
due to product enhancements and continually evolving codes and product applications.
• Determine customer’s intention for use.
• Determine code requirements of site.
• Determine installation parameters of site.
• Use page 6 to determine the car type and hoistway size requirements.
• Use pages 7, 8 and 25 to plan for machine room and electrical requirements.
GENERAL

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Orion in Hoistway
Pit
Cab
Operating
Panel
Cab
Hydraulic
Cylinder
⅜” Wire
Rope
Cables
Guide
Rails
Overhead
Clearance
Meets (ADA) Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
The Orion meets the requirements of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines as a means to provide
public building access.
Design Assistance
With over 30 years of experience. Savaria has the expertise to provide solutions to
practically every design challenge you face. Please call our Customer Service Department
for professional advice at [phone] or [phone].

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ORION LU/LA ELEVATOR SPECIFICATIONS
Load Capacity 1400 lb (635 kg)
Rated Speed 30 fpm (0.15 mps)
Power Supply (circuit by others) 208 Volt, three-phase, 30 Amps, 60 Hz or 240 Volt, single-phase, 40 Amps, 60 Hz
Lighting Supply (circuit by others) 115 Volt, 15 Amps, 60 Hz
Drive System 1:2 cable hydraulic with slack cable safety device
5 hp submersed motor
Two ⅜” diameter steel aircraft cables
Rope wedge sockets
Cab Size W48” x 54” x H84” (1219 mm x 1371 mm x 2134 mm), Type 1, 2, 3, 4
W42” x L60” x H84” (1067 mm x 1524 mm x 2134 mm), Type 1, 2, 3, 4
W51” x L51” x H84” (1295 mm x 1295 mm x 2134 mm), Type 3, 4
Cab Panel Finish Steel panel cab with optional laminates
Maximum Travel 18 inches (457 mm) to 25 feet (7.6 m) ANSI, up to 40 feet residential and CSA
Control System Automatic user interface; Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Noise level (typical installation) 73.2 dBA; measured at a height of 1m, distance of 1m, in front of tank, in closed machine room
Daily cycle
Normal: 30, Heavy: 75, Excessive: 100
Maximum starts in 1 hour on standard installation: 15
NOTE: Please consult your Sales Representative if there a chance you may exceed these
amounts.
Maximum machine room temperature 120 degrees F (49 degrees C); tank generating ~ 3200 BTU/HR to 6400 BTU/HR
Levels and Openings Up to 6 stops (maximum 6 landing doors on all cab types)
Pit Depth Required 14 inches (355 mm) minimum up to 96 inches (2438 mm)
Minimum Overhead Clearance 108 inches (2743 mm)
Hall Station and Control Panel Finish Rectangular stainless steel (standard) or brass (optional)
Standard Features 8 lb/ ft or 16 lb/ft T-rail system
Anti-creep device
Architectual white ceiling
Automatic cab ON/OFF lighting
Car top stop switch and car top prop (where required)
Data plates, capacity tags and rope tags
Digital floor and directional indicator
Emergency manual lowering, stop key switch and alarm buttons
Emergency battery back-up for lighting, alarm and emergency lowering
Floor specific battery lowering
Illuminated cab operating buttons
Limited warranty covers the repair or replacement of any defective parts for a period of 36 months
from date of shipment
Magnetic floor selection, stopping and re-levelling
Manual reset slack rope safety switch
Maintenance pit props
Pit switch
Pit clearance switch
Presentation drawings
Pump run timer
Rail sections (8 ft standard or 16 ft optional)
Recessed incadescent down lights in stainless steel or brass color
Recessed plywood floor
Two 12 V, 4 AH, sealed no maintenance batteries with 24 V, 4 Amp Smart Charge™ battery
charge
Variable speed pressure compensated valve with manual lowering
Upper and lower terminal limits
Options 2 speed sliding doors for drywall or Masonry hoistway finish
2 speed steel doors with infrared closing sensors in black, architectural white or stainless steel
Steel panels with plastic laminate in a variety of colors
15 ft, 20 ft, or 25 ft hose with flow control
90 degree entry/exit cab
Automatic cab gate operator and automatic hoistway door operator
Automatic home landing to pre-selected floor
Brass COP, hall call stations, handrail and recessed down lights
Buffer springs, 15” (381 mm) minimum pit depth required
Conductor cable for hoistway to pump wiring, 40 ft (12.19 m), 60 ft (18.29 m) or
80ft (24.38 m)
Fire rated manual or automatic swing doors with automatic or manual accordion style cab gates
(dependable on applicable code year)
firefighter service - phase 1 and 2 (dependable on applicable code year)
Flow control, overspeed valve and pipe rupture valve
Hands-free telephone
Overspeed governor
Fire recall service
Raised plastic laminated panels in a choice of 7 colors
Recessed stainless steel or brass telephone cabinet
The Orion meets the requirements of multiple ASME A17 code years for a LU/LA Elevator. Contact sales for further information.

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CAB TYPE SELECTION SHEET
IMPORTANT
Finished hoistway dimensions must include the drywall. Determine the fire rating of the
hoistway, the type and layers of sheet rock and build only off the final shop drawings specific
to your project.
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 and 4

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MACHINE ROOM OPTIONS
Back Position Remote Position
oMachine room must be built in accordance with elevator manufacturer and applicable building codes and
regulations. Adequate ventilation is required to maintain a temperature of 50° to 120°F for output of 3600 BTU
per hour.
oA convenience outlet of 115 VAC 15 Amp single-phase with G.F.I. shall be located next to the light switch in
the machine room (provided and installed by others).
oProvide lockable, in open position, fused disconnect switches located adjacent to the elevator controller.
Fusing must be selectively coordinated. Fuse either 208V three-phase w/30 Amp or 240V single-phase w/40
Amp service; fuse 115V for 15 Amp service for cab lighting. (Must comply with applicable codes.)
oThe electrical circuit provided shall be either 30 Amp 208V three-phase or 40 Amp 240V single-phase,
dedicated circuit with equipment ground. The circuit shall terminate on the line side terminal lugs of the
disconnect. The electrical circuit is provided and installed by others.
oDisconnect switch to have auxiliary normally open interlock switch. Interlock equal to Square D EK-300-Z.
o30” wide x 36” deep work space required in front of the disconnects and the elevator controller.
oMachine room lighting shall be a minimum of 19 foot-candles (204 lux) at working surfaces. The switch
for the light must be within 18” of the strike side of the machine room door. The light must be guarded to
prevent accidental breakage or contact with the hot bulb. The switch, light, wiring, and guard are provided
and installed by others.
oA telephone line circuit is to be provided and installed by others. This circuit shall be brought to the machine
room controller in conduit. This circuit must be connected to a dedicated outside line or a 24 hour central
exchange.
oThe elevator controller/pump unit dimensions - 27.5” wide x 62.8” high x 16.15” deep with 39” clear space in
front.
oMachine room access door must be self closing, self locking, key locked and have a spring return latch.
oConsult local building codes for door construction. The door and hardware are both provided and installed by
others.
oMachine room is required to be free of all pipes, wiring and obstructions not related to the operation of the
elevator. Provide a 4 inch conduit from the lift shaft to the remote machine room.
Left Hand Position Right Hand Position
230/208 Disconnect
115 V Cab Lighting Disconnect
Machine Room Light Switch
GFI Duplex Wall Recetacle
5 ft 0 in. min.
5 ft 0 in. min.

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MACHINE ROOM DIMENSIONS

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HOISTWAY AND PIT ELECTRICAL NOTES
oA load bearing wall is required to sustain rail reactions. See page 18 for rail reactions.
oSuggested hoistway pit floor construction consists of an 8“ (203 mm) concrete slab poured on a natural or
compacted soil with a minimum allowable bearing pressure of 1.0 KSF.
oThe minimum compressive strength of the concrete at 28 days must be no less than 3000 PSI.
#5 reinforcing steel (grade 60) must be placed at the bottom of the slab in 2 traverse directions and at a
spacing of 12“ (305 mm).
oHoistway pit floor to support a load of 10 kips (10,000 lbs)/44.48KN (includes impact).
o120“(3048 mm) overhead clearance required above the top landing floor with top prop (existing
construction).
o134” (3404 mm) overhead clearance required above the top landing floor without top prop (new
construction).
o14” (356 mm) minimum pit. (A clearance device is provided to attain required 36“ (914 mm) refuge
space).
oHoistway sizes reflect running and access clearances only. Consult your local AHJ to assure compliance with
local codes.
oHoistway is required to be free of all pipes, wiring and obstructions not related to the operation of the
elevator.
oIf a dedicated pit light is required by your local AHJ, please follow the guidelines below for accommodating
this in your hoistway
8¼”
5”
Type 1 Cab
Approximate space available for
a dedicated light with guard. We
recommend mounting the light
after the elevator doors have
been installed to ensure adequate
clearance.
GFI
9”
9” Clear Distance (from inside
finished surface of hoistway to
edge of electrical box).
The dedicated GFI outlet
is approximately 24” up
from the lower landing
finished floor light switch
mounted directly above.
Type 2 Cab
10”
5”
15¾”
9”
GFI

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CONTROLLER TANK SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (inches) H 57” x W 28” x D 17” (approx.)
Minimum Required Clearance in Front (inches) 39”
Valve and Manual Lowering Handle Location Inside tank
Rupture Valve Test T-fitting factory installed
Tank to Controller Wiring Quick connect valve and motor wiring
Controller Layout PLC
Keyed Lock to Tank Yes
Machine Room Required Yes
Tank Capacity (gal/ltr) 15-16.5 gal/57-63 ltr
Max. Dry Weight (lbs/kgs) 147 lbs/55 kg
Max. Filled Weight (lbs/kgs) 312 lbs/117 kg
Operating Environment 50°F - 80°F /10°C - 27°C
Operating Volume 57 dBA
"12.6
"04.63
"93.02
"05.72
"51.61
PLC Controller Tank
Controller Tank Features
•Hydraulic hose connection ports on either side of the tank
•Built in handles on either side of the tank
•Isolation mounting of pump motor valve assembly minimizes operating noise

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ORION 48” X 54” TYPE 1 WITH 2 SPEED DOORS
NOTE
Plan view drawing can be reversed for Right Hand applications.
Type 1 Finished hoistway dimensions must include the drywall (where applicable).
Determine the fire rating of the hoistway, the type and layers of sheet rock.
Build only from shop drawings specific to your project.
Type 1 - 48” x 54”
w/ 2 Speed Doors
For Metric Equivalents
Multiply inches times 25.4 for
mm
Example:
40.25” x 25.4 = 1022.35 mm
For Masonry or Drywall
Entrance Details, refer
to drawings on pages
19-22

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ORION 48” X 54” TYPE 2 WITH 2 SPEED DOORS
Type 2 Finished hoistway dimensions must include the drywall (where applicable).
Determine the fire rating of the hoistway, the type and layers of sheet rock.
Build only from shop drawings specific to your project.
For Metric Equivalents
Multiply inches times 25.4 for
mm
Example:
40.25” x 25.4 = 1022.35 mm
For Masonry or Drywall
Entrance Details, refer
to drawings on pages
19-22
Type 2 - 48” x 54”
w/ 2 Speed Doors

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ORION 51” X 51” TYPE 3 (4) WITH 2 SPEED DOORS
NOTE
Plan view drawing can be reversed for Type 4 applications.
Finished hoistway dimensions must include the drywall (where applicable).
Determine the fire rating of the hoistway, the type and layers of sheet rock.
Build only from shop drawings specific to your project.
For Metric Equivalents
Multiply inches times 25.4 for
mm
Example:
40.25” x 25.4 = 1022.35 mm
Type 3 or 4
Type 3 (4)
51” x 51”
w/ 2 Speed Doors
For Masonry or Drywall
Entrance Details, refer
to drawings on pages
19-22

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ORION 42” X 60” TYPE 1 WITH 2 SPEED DOORS
NOTE
Plan view drawing can be reversed for Right Hand applications.
Type 1
For Metric Equivalents
Multiply inches times 25.4 for
mm
Example:
40.25” x 25.4 = 1022.35 mm
Finished hoistway dimensions must include the drywall (where applicable).
Determine the fire rating of the hoistway, the type and layers of sheet rock.
Build only from shop drawings specific to your project.
For Masonry or Drywall
Entrance Details, refer
to drawings on pages
19-22
Type 1- 42” x 60”
w/ 2 Speed Doors

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ORION 42” X 60” TYPE 2 WITH 2 SPEED DOORS
Finished hoistway dimensions must include the drywall (where applicable).
Determine the fire rating of the hoistway, the type and layers of sheet rock.
Build only from shop drawings specific to your project.
For Metric Equivalents
Multiply inches times 25.4 for
mm
Example:
40.25” x 25.4 = 1022.35 mm
Type 2
For Masonry or Drywall
Entrance Details, refer
to drawings on pages
19-22
Type 2 - 42” x 60”
w/ 2 Speed Doors

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ORION 48” X 54” TYPE 1 WITH SWING DOORS
NOTE
Plan view drawing can be reversed for Right Hand applications.
Type 1 Finished hoistway dimensions must include the drywall (where applicable).
Determine the fire rating of the hoistway, the type and layers of sheet rock.
Build only from shop drawings specific to your project.
For Metric Equivalents
Multiply inches times 25.4 for
mm
Example:
40.25” x 25.4 = 1022.35 mm
Type 1 - 48” x 54”
w/ Swing Doors

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ORION 48” X 54” TYPE 2 WITH SWING DOORS
Type 2 Finished hoistway dimensions must include the drywall (where applicable).
Determine the fire rating of the hoistway, the type and layers of sheet rock.
Build only from shop drawings specific to your project.
For Metric Equivalents
Multiply inches times 25.4 for
mm
Example:
40.25” x 25.4 = 1022.35 mm
Type 2 - 48” x 54”
w/ Swing Doors

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LOADS ON BUILDING AND PIT LOADING
Rail Bracket Dimensions
Rail reactions do not include safety factors. Applicable safety factors must be considered in hoistway design.
720 lbf 260 lbf 1200 lbf 300 lbf 2400 lbf 400 lbf
Seismic zones 0 and 1 Seismic zone 2 Seismic zone 3 or greater
Rails
Support Wall Orientation
R3- Condition I: when fully loaded car hits buffer (bumper)
R4 - Condition II: when safeties engage on rails with 110%
loaded car at governor tripping speed
R5 - Condition III: normal running with 1.2 times impact for
starting and stopping jerks

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ENTRANCE MOUNTING DETAILS FOR 2 SPEED DOORS
WITH DRYWALL CONSTRUCTION

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ENTRANCE MOUNTING DETAILS FOR 2 SPEED DOORS
WITH DRYWALL CONSTRUCTION
Contractor please note:
Grouting at the sill may be required after the door frames are set.