Savaria Telecab User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
(To Be Retained by Owner After Installation
by Authorized Savaria Dealer)
Part No. 000627
09-m03-2010
Telecab
Residential Elevator

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IMPORTANT
Ensure that only an authorized Savaria Dealer installs and services the Telecab
Residential 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 specifications, operating instructions and maintenance
of the Telecab Residential 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.
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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. DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3. OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operating from the COP Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operating from the Landing Station Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4. SAFETY FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Safety Underpan and Floor Plug Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Door Lock and Open Door Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Safety Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Emergency Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Manual Lowering and Battery Lowering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Operator Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION
To ensure safe operation of this equipment, pay careful attention to the
important notes below.
•Readthismanualcarefullybefore using the Telecab Residential
Elevator.
• To prevent accidents, adhere strictly to the instructions and keep clear
of moving parts at all times.
• Follow instructions on all equipment labels at all times. Replace any
damaged labels immediately.
• Ensure that only qualified personnel perform maintenance.

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1. DESCRIPTION
Figure 1 shows the exterior components of the Telecab.
Figure 1
No. Description No. Description
1Tower 7Hall station (call/send)
2Floor plug 8Car operating panel (COP)
3Cab 9Emergency telephone
4Door handles 10 Electromechanical door lock
5Door latch 11 Non-skid platform
6Cab door 12 Safety underpan

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2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Telecab Specifications
Load capacity 500 lbs. (227 kg)
Maximum travel 23 ft (7.0 m) maximum
Travel speed 25 ft/min (0.13 m/s) standard
Tower Modular 8 ft (2.4 m) guide rail assembly
with roller guide shoes
Control system 115 VAC relay logic operation
115 VAC up direction and 12 VDC down direction
Levels serviced 2 levels (3 optional)
Platform Non-skid platform
Power supply
(circuit supplied by others) 110 VAC, 20 A, 60 Hz, single phase
Lighting supply
(circuit supplied by others) 120 volt, 60 Hz, single phase
Motor/pump 110 VAC, 1.5 HP screw type
Electrical Automatic battery recharging system (115 VAC)
Low voltage controls
Drive system 2:1 roller chain hydraulic
Temperature operating
range –10 °C to +40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F)
Cab access
Front access only (standard)
Left or right access (optional); with optional 2-door
access
Cab dimensions W30” x L46” x H78”
(762 mm x 1168 mm x 1981 mm)
Door size H78” x W30” steel with Plexiglas insert
Minimum overhead
clearance 90” (2286 mm) at top landing
Minimum floor cutout 34” x 59” (864 mm x 1499 mm)

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Hall calls Continuous pressure directional push buttons
Keyed call/send
Color and finish Beige or white electrostatic powder coat
Clear or bronze acrylic windows
Safety features
Adjustable top floor presence detector built into the
cab
Electromechanical door lock and open door sensor
Underpan safety sensor
Emergency stop and alarm
Emergency battery lowering
Manual emergency lowering
Fully-enclosed drive tower
Pressure relief valve to prevent platform overload
Slack chain safety device
Two halogen lights in cab
Telephone in cab
Optional equipment
Battery operation in up and down directions
32” x 54” (813 mm x 1372 mm) cab dimensions
Two door concept (left/right access)
Custom cab size (without ABS vacuum formed plastic
finish)
Custom color
Horizontal plastic panel on hinged side
Wired remote control in cab
Hydraulic door closer
Automatic door operator (without ABS vacuum
formed plastic finish)

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3. OPERATION
Operating from the COP Controls
Figure 2 shows the car operating panel (COP) controls.
Figure 2
Key switch Emergency stop
Alarm
Up Light
Down
To operate the Telecab from the COP controls:
1Insert the key into the key switch and turn it clockwise to the operating
position. The key is in the operating position when it cannot be pulled out.
2Apply constant pressure on the appropriate up/down button to move the
Telecab in the desired direction. Note that the Telecab will not move if the
door is open or if an object activates the underpan sensor or the floor plug
sensor.
3When the cab reaches the landing, the door will unlock automatically for a
few seconds. You need to put a little pressure on the door in the closing
direction in order to release the latch mechanism. If you need to re-open the
door after the delay, turn the key on and press the call button again to
unlock the door.
4To prevent unauthorized use of the lift, take the key out when the unit is not
in operation.
5Pressing the Emergency Stop button during travel will stop the lift
immediately and activate the alarm. The Emergency Stop overrides the
landing station (hall call) controls. Pull the Emergency Stop out to return the
lift to normal operation.
6Pressing the Alarm button during travel will activate the alarm.
7Pressing the Light button will turn on the cab lighting.

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Operating from the Landing Station Controls
Figure 3 shows the different types of landing station (hall call) controls.
Figure 3
Key
Up
Down
switch
button
button
FLUSH MOUNT SURFACE MOUNT
IN FRAME
To operate the Telecab from the landing station (hall call) controls:
1Insert the key into the key switch and turn it clockwise to the operating
position. The key is in the operating position when it cannot be pulled out.
2Apply constant pressure on the appropriate up/down button to move the
Telecab in the desired direction. Note that the Telecab will not move if the
door is open or if an object activates the underpan sensor or the floor plug
sensor.
3When the cab reaches the landing, the door will unlock automatically for a
few seconds. You need to put a little pressure on the door in the closing
direction in order to release the latch mechanism. If you need to re-open the
door after the delay, turn the key on and press the call button again to
unlock the door.
4To prevent unauthorized use of the lift, take the key out when the unit is not
in operation.

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4. SAFETY FEATURES
Safety Underpan and Floor Plug Sensors
The safety underpan (Figure 4) is located under the Telecab platform. The
underpan has sensors that detect any obstacles and stop the downward travel
of the lift.
The floor plug sensors (Figure 4) are located on top of the Telecab and will stop
the upward travel of the elevator if an obstacle is detected.
Figure 4
Floor plug
Safety underpan

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Door Lock and Open Door Sensor
The electric strike keeps the door locked when the Telecab is operating or not
at a landing.
The door open sensor prevents the Telecab from moving when the door is
open.
Emergency Door Opening
The door can be opened manually from the interior or exterior of the Telecab
using a 1/4” Allen key. Insert the key into the hole (Figure 5) and turn it.
NOTE
There are two keys provided. Always keep one key inside the Telecab and
the other one in a safe place in the house. This key is for emergency use
only. Never leave the key in the exterior hole while moving the Telecab as
it will catch in the floor opening and damage the cab.
Figure 5
EXTERIOR INTERIOR
Holes for emergency
door opening

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Safety Brake
The safety brake stops the platform in the event of chain failure.
When the platform is in operation, the chain tension keeps the brake
mechanism up (Figure 6) so that the brake’s cam doesn’t interfere with the
tower track.
If a chain failure occurs, the brake mechanism comes down (Figure 6) and the
brake cam stops the platform.
Figure 6
Safety brake in operating position Safety brake in down position
Safety brake mechanism
Brake cam
Safety brake
mechanism
Tower track
Right roller
guide shoe
Emergency Stop Button
Pressing the red Emergency Stop button during travel will stop the elevator
immediately and activate the alarm. The Emergency Stop overrides the landing
stations (hall calls). Pull the Emergency Stop out to return the elevator to
normal operation.

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Manual Lowering and Battery Lowering System
If a power failure occurs, a battery lowering system will bring the Telecab to the
bottom level. If the battery fails while operating, there is also a remote manual
lowering device that you can use to lower the Telecab to the bottom level.
For units with a 120V AC pump, the manual lowering box (Figure 7) is located
on the side of the Telecab. Pull on the steel cable located inside the manual
lowering box to lower the Telecab to the bottom level.
Figure 7
Steel cable
Manual lowering box
For units with a 12V DC pump, there is a key switch located on the side of the
Telecab. Insert the same key used for call/send control into the key switch and
turn it to the operating position. The cab will descend to the bottom level.
NOTE
This mechanism is for emergency use only.

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5. MAINTENANCE
The owner can perform the 2-month inspections, but the 6-month inspections must be
performed by a Qualified Technician. Contact your Authorized Dealer.
Maintenance Schedule
Verification by owner Frequency
Verify general operation of the Telecab Every 2 months
Verify operation of the safety devices:
• Underpan sensors (safety switches)
• Floor plug sensors (safety switches)
•Doorcontact
•Doorlock
•Emergencystop
Every 2 months
Verification by technician Frequency
Verify operation of the emergency lowering system Every 6 months
Verify operation of the safety brake Every 6 months
Check the safety components:
•Chains
• Chain connecting links
• Chain pulleys and shafts
• Parts holding the chains on the roller supports
• Chain tensioners on the rail (ensure they are tight)
• Cylinder head (cotter pins, cracks, welds)
• Hydraulic system (check for leaks)
• Fastening devices (check for looseness)
• Up relays – verify that one of the two up relays is not
stuck in the activated position. Use a multimeter to verify
that every normally-open contact is open when the
relays are not being activated.
Every 6 months
Check the rollers Every 6 months
Check for oil leaks Every 6 months
Check the fluid level Every 6 months
Check the battery fluid level (optional system) Every 6 months

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Maintenance Record
Date Time Reason for Call Comments Dealer

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Operator Troubleshooting
The following table lists potential problems and their possible solutions.
If the problem persists, contact your Authorized Dealer.
Potential Problem Possible Solution
Telecab goes up but does not
come down.
Check the underpan sensor. Pull down on the
underpan to ensure the pan is not stuck in the
activated position.
Telecab comes down but does
not go up.
Check the power supply (breaker, cord, battery,
etc.).
Check the floor plug switches. Lift the floor plug
to ensure it is not stuck in the activated position.
Telecab does not move.
Check that the key is on.
Check that the doors are closed.
Check to see if the Emergency Stop is pushed in;
it should be pulled out for normal operation.
If the Telecab is at the bottom landing, check the
floor plug switches as described above.
If the Telecab is at the top landing, check the
underpan sensor as described above.

Telecab Residential Elevator
OWNER’S MANUAL
Part No. 000627
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Savaria Corporation
Elevators and Lifts
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