S06 Specification14 21 10 Modern. Traction Elev.pdf

John D. Dingell VA Medical Center 11-30-2022

Replace/Add Parking Structure Elevators Addendum 1

Detroit, MI Project No: 553-19-101

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SECTION 14 21 10

MODERNIZATION OF TRACTION ELEVATORS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies the engineering, furnishing and modernization of the complete traction elevator system as described herein and as indicated on the Contract drawings.

1. This project includes the removal of 4 existing hydraulic elevators from the existing hoistways. Removal of the rails, buffers, wiring, cab sling, cab, fixtures, hoistway door panels complete.

2. New overhead machine room shall be built for Bld. 101 and Bld. 102.

3. Installation of a three-car gearless traction elevator system in both hoistways is planned.

4. Intent is to retain existing machine beams and door frames and sills for each opening.

5. Phased Construction shall require that only 1 elevator in each group be constructed to maintain two (2) elevators running at all times.

6. New stainless steel door frames shall be installed for the two (2)

3500 lb. elevators in the blank shafts.

7. Elevators installed as replacement units for the existing hydraulic units are planned to have rear counterweights. Elevators installed in the blank hoistways are planned to have side mounted counterweights.

8. This section specifies the engineering, furnishing and modernization of the complete traction elevator system as described herein and as indicated on the Contract drawings.

B. Items listed in the singular apply to each elevator in this specification except where noted.

C. Passenger Elevator P1-3 Building 101 and P1-3 Building 102 shall be overhead traction microprocessor control system, power operated car and hoistway doors. Elevator shall be Class “A” loading rated.

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ELEVATOR SCHEDULE

Elevator Number

Bld. 101 P1-2

Bld. 101 P3

Bld. 102 P1-2

Bld. 102 P2-3

Overall Platform Size

Bld. 101 P1-2 7’0” W x 6’0” Deep

Bld. 101 P3 7’0” W x 6’6” Deep

Bld. 102 P1 7’0” W x 6’6” Deep

Bld. 102 P2-3 7’0” W x 6’0” Deep

Clear Inside Platform

Bld. 101 P1-2 6’8” W x 4’7” Deep

Bld. 101 P3 6’8” W x 5’3” Deep

Bld. 102 P1 6’8” W x 5’3” Deep

Bld. 102 P2-3 6’8” W x 4’7” Deep

Rated Load – kg (lb.)

Bld. 101 P1-2 3000 Lbs.

Bld. 101 P3 3500 Lbs.

Bld. 102 P1 3500 Lbs.

Bld. 102 P2-3 3000 Lbs.

Contract Speed - m/s (fpm) 300 FPM

Total Travel – m (ft) 56' 0" Field verify

Floors Served LL, 1-5

Number of Openings 6

Entrance Type & Size

CENTER OPENING

3’6” X 7’0”

Type of Roping 1 TO 1

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 33 23 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FAR

52.236-21) and, SPECIAL NOTES (VAAR 852.236-91), in GENERAL CONDITIONS.

B. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING: Sealing around penetrations to maintain the integrity of fire-rated construction.

C. SECTION 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES: As a master format for construction projects, to identify interior and exterior material finishes for type, texture, patterns, color and placement.

E. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS: General electrical requirements that are common to more than one section.

F. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

(600 VOLTS AND BELOW): Low Voltage power and lighting wiring.

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G. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:

Requirements for personnel safety and to provide a low impedance path for possible ground fault currents.

H. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Conduits for cables and wiring.

I. Section 26 05 73, OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY:

Requirements for installing the over-current protective devices to ensure proper equipment and personnel protection.

J. Section 26 22 00, LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS: Low voltage transformers.

K. Section 26 24 16, PANELBOARDS: Low voltage panelboards.

L. Section 26 43 13, TRANSIENT-VOLTAGE SURGE SUPPRESSION: Surge suppressors installed in panelboards.

M. Section 26 51 00, INTERIOR LIGHTING: Fixture and ballast type for interior lighting.

N. Section 28 31 00 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

1.3 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Approval by the Contracting Officer is required for products and services of proposed manufacturers, suppliers, installers, and shall be contingent upon submission of certificates by the Contractor stating the following:

1. Elevator contractor is currently and regularly engaged in the installation of elevator equipment as one of his principal products.

2. Elevator contractor shall have five (5) years of successful experience, trained supervisory personnel, and facilities to install elevator equipment specified herein.

3. Elevator Mechanic (Installer) shall have passed a Mechanic

Examination approved by the U.S. Department of Labor and have technical qualifications of at least five years of experience in the elevator industry or 10,000 hours of field experience working in the elevator industry with technical update training. Apprentices shall be actively pursuing Certified Elevator Mechanic status.

Certification shall be submitted for all workers employed in this capacity.

B. Welding at the project site shall be performed by certified welders who have previously qualified by test as prescribed in American Welding

Society Publications AWS Dl.1 to perform the type of work required.

Certificates shall be submitted for all workers employed in this

14 21 10-4 capacity. A welding or hot work permit is required for each day and shall be obtained from the VAMC safety department. Request permit one day in advance.

C. Electrical work shall be performed by a Licensed Master Electrician and

Licensed Journeymen Electricians as requirements by NEC. Certificates shall be submitted for all workers employed in this capacity.

D. Approval shall not be given to elevator contractors and manufacturers who have established on prior projects, either government, municipal, or commercial, a record of unsatisfactory elevator installations, have failed to complete awarded contracts within the contract period, and do not have the requisite record of satisfactorily performing elevator installations of similar type and magnitude.

E. Approval of Elevator Contractor’s equipment shall be contingent upon their providing factory training, engineering, and technical support, including all manuals, wiring diagrams, and tools necessary for adjusting, maintenance, repair, and testing of equipment to the VA for use by the VA’s designated Elevator Maintenance Service Provider.

Identifying an elevator maintenance service provider that shall render services within one hour of receipt of notification, together with certification that the quantity and quality of replacement parts stock is enough to warranty continued operation of the elevator installation.

F. Equipment within a group of traction elevators shall be the product of the same manufacturer.

G. The Contractor shall provide and install safety devices that have been subjected to tests witnessed and certified by an independent professional testing laboratory that is not a subsidiary of the firm that manufactures supplies or installs the equipment.

1.4 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification.

Elevator installation shall meet the requirements of the latest editions published and adopted by the United States Department of

Veterans Affairs on the date contract is signed.

B. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):

J-C-30B - Cable and Wire, Electrical (Power, Fixed Installation)

J-C-580 – Cord, Flexible, and Wire, Fixture

W-S-610 – Splice Connectors

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W-C-596F - Connector, Plug, Electrical; Connector, Receptacle, Electrical

W-F-406E - Fittings for Cable, Power, Electrical and Conduit, Metal, Flexible

HH-I-558C - Insulation, Blankets, Thermal (Mineral Fiber, Industrial

Type)

W-F-408E - Fittings for Conduit, Metal, Rigid (Thick-Wall and Thin-wall Type)

RR-W-410 - Wire Rope and Strand

TT-E-489J - Enamel, Alkyd, Gloss, Low VOC Content

QQ-S-766 - Steel, Stainless and Heat Resisting, Alloys, Plate, Sheet, and Strip

C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

A17.2 - Inspectors Manual for Electric Elevators and Escalators

D. National Fire Protection Association:

NFPA 13 - Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC)

NFPA 72 -National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code

NFPA 252 - Fire Test of Door Assemblies

E. International Building Code (IBC)

F. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

A1008/A1008M-09 - Steel, Sheet, Cold Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High

Strength Low-Alloy and High Strength Low-Alloy with

Improved Formability

E1042-02 - Acoustically Absorptive Materials Applied by Trowel or Spray

G. Manufacturer's Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings

Industry (MSS):

SP-58 - Pipe Hangers and Supports

H. Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (SAE):

J517-91 - Hydraulic Hose, Standard Gauges:

I. Sheet and Plate: U.S. Standard (USS)

J. Wire: American Wire Gauge (AWG)

K. American Welding Society (AWS):

D1.1 - Structured Welding Code Steel

L. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

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LD-3 - High-Pressure Decorative Laminates

M. Underwriter's Laboratories (UL):

486A - Safety Wire Connectors for Copper Conductors

797 - Safety Electrical Metallic Tubing

N. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

O. Regulatory Standards:

VA Barrier Free Design Handbook H-18-13

VA Seismic Design Manual H-18-8

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Specification Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES.

B. Before execution of work, furnish information to evidence full compliance with contract requirements for proposed items. Such information shall include, as required: Manufacturer's Name, Trade

Names, Model or Catalog Number, Nameplate Data (size, capacity, and rating) and corresponding specification reference (Federal or project specification number and paragraph). All submitted drawings and related elevator material shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer.

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Complete scaled and dimensioned layout of the existing and new hoistway in plan and section view showing the arrangement of equipment and all details of each elevator unit specified including:

a. Hoisting machines, controllers, power conversion devices, governors, and all other components located in machine room.

b. Car, counterweight, sheaves, supporting beams, guide rails, brackets, buffers, and size of car platform, car frame members, and other components located in hoistway.

c. Rail bracket spacing and maximum vertical forces on guide rails in accordance with H 18-8 for Seismic Risk Zone 2 or greater.

d. Reaction at points of support and buffer impact loads.

e. Weight of principal parts.

f. Top and bottom clearances and over travel of car and counterweight.

g. Location of main line switch/shunt trip circuit breaker, switchboard panel, light switch, and feeder extension points in the machine room.

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2. Drawings of hoistway entrances and doors showing details of construction and method of fastening to the structural members of the building.

a. If drywall construction is used to enclose hoistway, submit details of interface fastenings between entrance frames and drywall.

b. Sill details including sill support.

D. Samples:

1. One each of stainless steel, 75 mm x 125 mm (3 in. x 5 in.).

2. One each of baked enamel, 75 mm x 125 mm (3 in. x 5 in.).

3. One each of color floor covering.

4. One each of protection pads, 75 mm x 125 mm (3 in. x 5 in.) if used.

5. One each car and hoistway Braille plate sample.

6. One each car and hall button sample.

7. One each car and hall lantern/position indicator sample.

8. One each wall and ceiling material finish sample.

9. One each car lighting sample.

E. Name of manufacturer, type or style designation, and applicable data of the following equipment shall be shown on the elevator layouts:

1. Hoisting Machine.

2. Hoisting Machine Motor, HP and RPM ratings, Voltage, Starting and

Full Load Ampere, and Number of Phases.

3. Controller.

4. Starters and Overload Current Protection Devices.

5. Car Safety Device; Type “B” safeties and Governor.

6. Electric Door Operator; HP, RPM, Voltage, and Ampere rating of motor.

7. Hoistway Door Interlocks.

8. Car and Counterweight Buffers; maximum and minimum rated loads, maximum rated striking speed, and stroke.

9. Cab Ventilation Unit; HP rating and CFM rating.

10. Hoist and Compensation Ropes; breaking strength, allowable working load, and actual working load.

F. Complete construction drawings of elevator car enclosure showing dimensioned details, fastenings to platform, car lighting, ventilation, ceiling framing, top exits, and location of car equipment.

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G. Complete dimensioned detail of vibration isolating foundations for traction hoisting machines.

H. Dimensioned drawings showing details of:

1. All signal and operating fixtures.

2. Car and counterweight roller guides.

3. Hoistway door tracks, hangers, and sills.

4. Door operator, infrared curtain units.

I. Cut sheets and drawings showing details of controllers and supervisory panels.

J. Furnish certificates as required under: Paragraph "QUALIFICATIONS".

1.6 WIRING DIAGRAMS

A. Provide three complete sets of paper and one electronic set field wiring and straight-line wiring diagrams showing all electrical circuits in the hoistway, machine room and fixtures. Install one set coated with an approved plastic sealer and mounted in the elevator machine room as directed by the COR.

B. In the event field modifications are necessary during installation, diagrams shall be revised to include all corrections made prior to and during the final inspection. Corrected diagrams shall be delivered to the COR within thirty (30) days of final acceptance.

C. Provide the following information relating to the specific type of microprocessor controls installed:

1. Owner's information manual, containing job specific data on major components, maintenance, and adjustment.

2. System logic description.

3. Complete wiring diagrams needed for field troubleshooting, adjustment, repair, and replacement of components. Diagrams shall be base diagrams, containing all changes and additions made to the equipment during the design and construction period.

4. Changes made during the warranty period shall be noted on the drawings in adequate time to have the finalized drawings reproduced for mounting in the machine room no later than six months prior to the expiration of the warranty period.

1.7 WORK SCHEDULE

A. Before starting work submit a detailed work schedule for approval and arrange with COR sequence of procedure, means of access to premises, space for storage, use of approaches, corridors, stairways, elevators, 14 21 10-9 location of temporary partitions, disposal of trash and recyclable materials. The COR must be notified twenty (20) calendar days, in writing, in advance of starting work on elevators. No work may begin on any elevator until all materials for that elevator have been delivered to the site and verified by the Contracting Officer and/or

Contracting Officer’s Representative. The phasing of work on the elevators shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer and/or the

Contracting Officer’s Representative.

1. Phased construction is required. At all times, 2 elevators shall be operating in each group during the phased installation.

1.8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

A. Building #101-102_ shall be occupied during execution of work. Work shall be conducted in a manner to afford maximum protection of patients, public, employees, building and facilities to prevent unreasonable delay or interference with normal functioning of hospital activities.

B. Where an adjacent elevator is in operation, isolate the elevators from each other with suitable barriers between them, extending from the pit floor to bottom of the slab at top of hoistway, while work is in progress. Remove partition when work is completed.

C. Provide fire extinguishers that are always readily available.

D. It shall be the obligation of the contractor to maintain a free and clear passageway in each elevator lobby. Parts and tools shall be kept within the confines of entrance partitions. Trash and debris shall be removed daily.

E. Provide fire rated partition during the modernization of elevators.

Barrier shall extend to the full height of the elevator entrance and shall be dust and vapor proof with dust absorbing mats at access points.

1.9 REMOVAL OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Material and equipment that are not specified to be reused or retained under contract shall be removed daily from the site at the expense of the contractor. The contractor shall receive title to all material and equipment not specified to be reused as of date of withdrawal from service. The government does not warranty condition of the material to which contractor shall obtain title, nor shall the government be liable for damage before or after title passes to contractor.

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1.10 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

A. The elevators shall meet the highest standards of the industry and specifically the following:

1. Contract speed is high speed in either direction of travel with rated capacity load in the elevator. Speed variation under all load conditions, regardless of direction of travel, shall not vary more than three (3) percent.

2. The controlled rate of change of acceleration and retardation of the car shall not exceed 0.1G per ft/s/s and the maximum acceleration and retardation shall not exceed 0.2G per ft/s/s.

3. Starting, stopping, and leveling shall be smooth and comfortable without appreciable steps of acceleration and deceleration.

B. Passenger/Service door operator shall open the car door and hoistway door at 2.5-feet per second and close at 1-foot per second. Freight door operators shall open and close at 1-foot per second.

C. Floor level stopping accuracy shall be within 3 mm (.125 in.) above or below the floor, regardless of load condition.

D. Noise and Vibration Isolation: All elevator equipment including their supports and fastenings to the building, shall be mechanically and electrically isolated from the building structure to minimize objectionable noise and vibration transmission to car, building structure, or adjacent occupied areas of building.

E. Sound Isolation: Noise level relating to elevator equipment operation in machine room shall not exceed 80 db. All db readings shall be taken three (3) feet off the floor and three (3) feet from equipment.

F. Airborne Noise: Measured noise level of elevator equipment during operation shall not exceed 50 db in elevator lobbies and 60 db inside car under any condition including door operation and car ventilation exhaust blower on its highest speed.

1.11 WARRANTY

A. Submit all labor and materials furnished regarding elevator system and installation to terms of "Warranty of Construction" articles of FAR clause 52.246-21. The one-year Warranty shall commence after final inspection, completion of performance test, and upon full acceptance of the installation and run concurrent with the guarantee period of service.

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B. During warranty period if a device is not functioning properly in accordance with specification requirements, more maintenance than the contract requires keeping device operational, device shall be removed and a new device meeting all requirements shall be installed as part of work until satisfactory operation of installation is obtained. Period of warranty shall start anew for such parts from date of completion of each new installation performed, in accordance with foregoing requirements.

1.12 POWER SUPPLY

A. For power supply in each machine room, see Specification 26 05 19, Electrical specifications, and Electrical drawings.

B. Main Line Fused Disconnect Switch/Shunt Trip Circuit Breaker for each controller shall be located inside the machine room at the strike side of the machine room door and lockable in the “Off” position.

C. Provide Surge Suppressors to protect the elevator equipment.

1.13 EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY

A. Emergency power supply, its starting means, transfer switch for transfer of elevator supply from normal to emergency power, two pair of conductors in a conduit from an auxiliary contact on the transfer switch (open or close contacts as required by Elevator Controller

Manufacturer) to terminals in the group elevator controller and other related work shall be provided by the Electrical Contractor.

B. Upon loss of normal power supply there shall be a delay before transferring to emergency power of 10 seconds minimum to 45 seconds maximum, the delay shall be accomplished through an adjustable timing device.

C. Prior to the return of normal power an adjustable timed circuit shall be activated that shall cause all cars to remain at a floor if already there or stop and remain at the next floor if in flight. Actual transfer of power from emergency power to normal building power shall take place after all cars are stopped at a floor with their doors open.

D. Car lighting circuits shall be connected to the emergency power panel.

1.14 ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM AND MACHINE SPACE

A. Provide new machine room and meet the requirements of ASME A17.1, NFPA

70, NFPA 101 and IBC.

B. Locate the shunt trip breaker/main line disconnect and machine room light switch at the lock side of the door inside the machine room.

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C. Locate sprinkler pipes, if required, to provide seven 201 cm (7 ft) head clearance. Do not locate sprinkler heads, heat detectors, and smoke detectors directly over elevator equipment.

1.15 HOISTWAY LIGHTING

A. Provide lighting with 3-way switches at the top and bottom of the hoistway accessible from elevator hoistway entrance prior to entering the pit or stepping onto the car top.

B. Lighting shall illuminate top of elevator cab when it is at the top floor and the pit when at the bottom floor.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Where stainless steel is specified, it shall be corrosion resisting steel complying with Fed. Spec. QQ-S-766, Class 302 or 304, Condition A with Number 4 finish on exposed surfaces. Stainless steel shall have the grain of belting in the direction of the longest dimension and surfaces shall be smooth and without waves. During installation stainless steel surfaces shall be protected with suitable material.

B. Where cold rolled steel is specified, it shall be low-carbon steel rolled to stretcher level standard flatness, complying with ASTM A109.

2.2 MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS

A. Materials, devices, and equipment furnished shall be of current production by manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of such items. The elevator equipment, including controllers, door operators, and supervisory system shall be the product of manufacturers of established reputation, provided such items are capably engineered and produced under coordinated specifications to ensure compatibility with the total operating system.

B. Manufacturers of equipment assemblies which include components made by others shall assume complete responsibility for the final assembled unit. Components shall be compatible with each other and with the total assembly for the intended service.

C. Mixing of manufactures related to a single system or group of components shall be identified in the submittals.

D. If key operated switches are furnished in conjunction with component of this elevator installation, furnish four (4) keys for each individual switch or lock. Provide different key tumblers for different switch and

14 21 10-13 lock functions. Each key shall have a tag bearing a stamped or etched legend identifying its purpose.

2.3 CONDUIT AND WIREWAY

A. Reuse existing when possible and provide new conduit and wireway where needed. Install electrical conductors, except traveling cable connected to the elevator, in rigid zinc-coated steel or aluminum conduit, electrical metallic tubing or metal wireways. Rigid conduit smaller than .75 inch or electrical metallic tubing smaller than .50-inch electrical trade size shall not be used. All raceways completely embedded in concrete slabs, walls, or floor fill shall be rigid steel conduit. Wireway (duct) shall be installed in the hoistway and to the controller and between similar apparatus in the elevator machine room.

Fully protect self-supporting connections, where approved, from abrasion or other mechanical injury. Flexible metal conduit not less than .375-inch electrical trade size may be used, not exceeding 18 inches in length unsupported, for short connections between risers and limit switches, interlocks, and for other applications permitted by

NEC.

B. All conduit terminating in steel cabinets, junction boxes, wireways, switch boxes, outlet boxes and similar locations shall have approved insulation bushings. Install a steel lock nut under the bushings if they are constructed completely of insulating materials. Protect the conductors at ends of conduits not terminating in steel cabinets or boxes by terminal fittings having an insulated opening for the conductors.

C. Rigid conduit and EMT fittings using set screws or indentations as a means of attachment shall not be used.

D. Connect motor or other items subject to movement, vibration, or removal to the conduit or EMT systems with flexible, steel conduits.

2.4 CONDUCTORS

A. Remove existing and provide new conductors, excluding the traveling cables. Conductors shall be stranded or solid coated annealed copper in accordance with Federal Specification J-C-30B for Type RHW or THW.

Where 16 and 18 AWG are permitted by NEC, single conductors, or multiple conductor cables in accordance with Federal Specification J-C-

580 for Type TF may be used provided the insulation of single conductor cable and outer jacket of multiple conductor cable is flame retardant

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B. Provide all conduit and wiring between machine room, hoistway and fixtures.

C. All wiring must test free from short circuits or ground faults.

Insulation resistance between individual external conductors and between conductors and ground shall be a minimum of one megohm.

D. Where size of conductor is not given, voltage and amperes shall not exceed limits set by NEC.

E. Provide equipment grounding. Ground the conduits, supports, controller enclosure, motor, platform and car frame, and all other non-current conducting metal enclosures for electrical equipment in accordance with

NEC. The ground wires shall be copper, green insulated and sized as required by NEC. Bond the grounding wires to all junction boxes, cabinets, and wire raceways.

F. Terminal connections for all conductors used for external wiring between various items of elevator equipment shall be solderless pressure wire connectors in accordance with Federal Specification W-S-

610. The Elevator Contractor may, at his option, make these terminal connections on #10 gauge or smaller conductors with approved terminal eyelets set on the conductor with a special setting tool, or with an approved pressure type terminal block. Terminal blocks using pierce-through serrated washers are not acceptable.

2.5 TRAVELING CABLES

A. Remove existing and provide new flexible traveling cables conforming to the requirements of NEC. Traveling cables shall run from the junction box on the car directly to the controller. Junction boxes on the car shall be equipped with terminal blocks. Terminal blocks having pressure wire connectors of the clamp type that meet UL 486A requirements for stranded wire may be used in lieu of terminal eyelet connections.

Terminal blocks shall have permanent indelible identifying numbers for each connection. Cables shall be securely anchored to avoid strain on individual terminal connections. Flame and moisture resistant outer

14 21 10-15 covering must remain intact between junction boxes. Abrupt bending, twisting and distortion of the cables shall not be permitted.

B. Provide spare conductors equal to 10 percent of the total number of conductors furnished, but not less than 5 spare conductors in each traveling cable.

C. Provide Two (2-4PR SUTP shielded CAT6A) shielded wires for the auto dial telephone system within the traveling cable, one (1) five (5) pair shielded wires for card reader, one (1) 4 PR SUTP shielded Ethernet CAT

6A cable for Wi-Fi, one (1) 4 PR SUTP shielded CAT 6A for camera, two

(2) pair 14-gauge wires for 110 Volt power supply, and wire for video display monitor.

D. If traveling cables contact the hoistway or elevator due to sway or change in position, provide shields or pads to the elevator and hoistway to prevent damage to the traveling cables.

E. Hardware cloth may be installed from the hoistway suspension point to the elevator pit to prevent traveling cables from rubbing or chafing and securely fastened and tensioned to prevent buckling. Hardware cloth is not required when traveling cable is hung against a flat wall.

2.6 CONTROLLER AND SUPERVISORY PANEL

A. Provide new UL/CSA Labeled Controller. Mount all assemblies, power supplies, chassis switches, and relays on a steel frame in a NEMA Type

1 General Purpose Enclosure. Cabinet shall be securely attached to the building structure.

B. Properly identify each device on all panels by name, letter, or standard symbol which shall be neatly stencil painted or decaled in an indelible and legible manner. Identification markings shall be coordinated with identical markings used on wiring diagrams. The ampere rating shall be marked adjacent to all fuse holders. All spare conductors to controller and supervisory panel shall be neatly formed, laced, and identified.

2.7 MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL SYSTEM

A. Provide a new microprocessor control system with absolute position/speed feedback to control dispatching, signal functions, door operation, and VVVF Drive for hoist motor control. Complete details of the components and printed circuit boards, together with a complete operational description, shall be submitted for approval. Add

Regenerative Drive when economically advantages to the VA.

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B. Controller manufacturer shall provide factory training, engineering, and technical support, including all manuals, wiring diagrams, and tools necessary for adjusting, maintenance, repair, and testing of equipment to the VA for use by the VA’s designated Elevator Maintenance

Service Provider.

2.8 MACHINE ROOM MONITOR

A. Provide a monitor in each machine room, separate monitors for each passenger elevator group, and each service elevator group. Provide a separate keyboard for each monitor.

B. The monitor shall contain indicators to provide the following information:

1. The floor where each elevator is currently located.

2. The direction that each elevator is currently traveling or is scheduled to travel.

3. The location and direction of currently registered hall calls.

4. Elevators that are currently out of service.

5. Elevators that are currently bypassing hall calls.

6. Elevators that are currently engaged in passenger transfers.

7. Operations program under which entire group is currently operating.

8. Zone divisions of the entire group.

9. Door positions.

10. Status indication for elevators on independent service, car top inspection, fire service, earthquake protection, and activated stop switch and alarm bell.

C. The maintenance terminal shall be suitable for all troubleshooting procedures related to the specific type of microprocessor installed on this project.

2.9 EMERGENCY POWER OPERATION

A. The control system for Elevator(s) shall provide for the operation of at least one car per elevator group on emergency power upon failure of the normal power supply.

B. Auxiliary equipment on elevator controllers, wiring between associated elevator controllers and wiring between elevator controllers and remote selector panel as required to permit the elevators to operate as detailed, shall be provided by the Elevator Contractor.

C. Upon loss of normal power supply there shall be a delay before transferring to emergency power of 10 seconds minimum to 45 seconds

14 21 10-17 maximum, the delay shall be accomplished through an adjustable timing device. After adjusting delay, the associated elevators shall function as follows:

1. Selector switch, Automatic position:

a. Not more than one elevator at a time in each group shall be automatically selected and returned to the main floor, at contract speed, cycle its car and hoistway doors and shut down, with "Door Open" button remaining operable.

b. As each elevator reaches the designated floor and shuts down, another elevator shall start and return to the designated floor.

c. Elevators that have been manually removed from automatic service and are on independent service, fire service or medical emergency shall receive an automatic return signal. Elevators on inspection service or out of service shall not receive a signal.

d. When an elevator is given a signal to return, and it is unable to start its movement to the designated floor within 30 seconds it shall be by-passed. When an elevator is by-passed, another elevator shall start and return.

e. This process shall continue until all elevators have returned to the designated floor and shut down.

f. Any elevator or elevators by-passed on initial return signal shall be signaled again.

g. When all cars in group have returned to designated floor, one elevator in each group shall be designated for automatic operation. Individual cars in each group shall restart at 5 second intervals.

2.10 FIREFIGHTER’S SERVICE

A. Provide Firefighter’s Service.

1. Main Floor: 1

2. Alt. Floor: 2

3. Verify main and alternate floors with COR.

2.11 INDEPENDENT SERVICE

A. Provide an INDEPENDENT SERVICE key switch in the service operating panel that shall have its positions marked "ON" and "OFF". When the switch is in the "ON" position, the car shall respond only to calls registered on its car dispatch buttons and shall bypass all calls registered on landing push buttons. The car shall start when a car call

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2.12 MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICE – NOT APPLICABLE

2.13 LOAD WEIGHING

A. Provide means for weighing car load for each elevator. When load in a car reaches an adjustable predetermined level of the rated capacity, that car shall bypass registered landing calls until the load in the car drops below the predetermined level. Calls bypassed in this manner shall remain registered for the next car. The initial adjustment of the load weighting bypass setting shall be 60 to 100 percent.

2.14 ANTI-NUISANCE FEATURE

A. If weight in the car is not commensurate with the number of registered car calls, cancel car calls. Systems that employ either load weighing or door protective device for activation of this feature are acceptable.

2.15 SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS

A. Meet the requirements of VA Seismic Design Manual H-18-8.

2.16 ELEVATOR MACHINE BEAMS

A. Provide new machine beams and add blocking beams as required by machine manufacturer.

2.17 TRACTION HOIST MACHINE

A. Provide new gearless traction machines with an AC motor, brake, drive sheave, and deflector sheave mounted in proper alignment on an isolated bedplate.

B. Provide hoist machine mounted direct drive, digital, closed-loop velocity encoder.

C. Drive sheaves shall be free from cracks, sand holes, and other imperfections that would tend to damage the hoist ropes. Sheave shall be turned smooth and true with rope grooves of proper design to insure maximum traction and maximum life of the hoist ropes.

D. Hoisting machine brake shall be drum or disc type and shall stop and hold the elevator with 125 percent of rated load.

2.18 DEFLECTOR SHEAVES

A. Provide new deflector sheaves with a metal guard and a guard to prevent ropes from jumping out of grooves. Securely fasten guard to sheave support beams.

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2.19 HOIST ROPES

A. Provide elevator with the required number and size of new ropes to insure adequate traction and required safety factor. Hoisting ropes shall be pre-formed 8 x 19 or 8 x 25 traction steel, conforming to

Federal Specification RR-W-410 with minimum nominal diameter of 0.50 inch.

B. Securely attach a corrosion resistant metal data tag to one hoisting rope fastening on top of the elevator.

2.20 HOIST ROPE COMPENSATION

A. Provide compensation when required by controller manufacturer.

Compensation shall consist of a necessary number and size of encapsulated chains attached to the underside of car and counterweight frames.

1. Provide pit guide to minimize chain sway.

2. Provide take-up adjustment to compensate for hoist rope stretch.

3. Pad areas where compensation may strike car or hoistway items.

2.21 GOVERNOR ROPE

A. New governor rope shall be 6 x 19 or 8 x 19 wire rope, preformed traction steel, uncoated, fiber core, conforming to Federal

Specification RR-W-410 with minimum nominal diameter of 0.375 inch having a minimum safety factor of 5. Tiller rope construction is not acceptable.

B. Under normal operation rope shall run free and clear of governor jaws, rope guards, and other stationary parts.

C. Securely attach governor rope tag to governor rope releasing carrier.

2.22 SPEED GOVERNOR

A. Provide new centrifugal car driven governor to operate the car safety device. Governor shall be complete with weighted pit tension sheave, governor release carrier and mounting base with protected cable sleeves.

B. Provide overspeed switch, and a speed reducing switches when required.

C. The governor rope clamping device shall be designed to prevent appreciable damage to or deformation of the governor rope that results from the stopping action of the device operating the safety.

D. Provide metal guard over top of governor rope and sheaves.

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E. Where the elevator travel does not exceed 100 feet, the weight tension sheave may be mounted on a pivoted steel arm in lieu of operating in steel guides.

2.23 CAR SAFETY DEVICE

A. Provide new “Type B Safeties” on the elevator.

2.24 ASCENDING CAR OVERSPEED PROTECTION

A. Provide new devices to prevent ascending over speed and unintended motion away from the landing when the doors are not closed and locked.

2.25 CAR AND COUNTERWEIGHT BUFFERS

A. Provide new buffers for each car and each counterweight. Securely fasten buffers and supports to the pit channels and in the alignment with striker plates on car and counterweight. Each installed buffer shall have a permanently attached metal plate indicating its stroke and load rating. Buffer anchorage shall not puncture pit waterproofing.

2.26 COUNTERWEIGHTS

A. Elevator shall be counterweighted with the weight of the car plus 50 percent of the rated capacity load as required by the controller manufacturer.

B. Furnish two (2) tie rods with cotter pins and double nuts at top and bottom. Install counterweight retainer plates or other approved means on tie rods to prevent counterweight sub-weights from jumping and/or rattling. Both ends of tie-rods shall be visible and accessible.

C. Engineer project to utilize 50% counterbalancing of car to counterweight. New sub-weights shall be cast iron, flame cut hot rolled steel, or cast lead.

D. Provide new counterweight guard. If compensation chains are required remove counterweight guards.

2.27 GUIDE RAILS, SUPPORTS, AND FASTENINGS

A. Guide rails for car shall be planed steel T-sections and weigh 22.5 kg/m (15 lb./ft) Guide rails for counterweight shall be planed steel T-sections and weigh 18.0 kg/m (12 lb./ft).

B. Securely fasten guide rails to the brackets or other supports by heavy duty steel rail clips.

C. Provide car and counterweight rail brackets and counterweight spreader brackets of sufficient size and design to secure substantial rigidity to prevent spreading or distortion of rails under any condition.

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D. Guide rails shall extend from channels on pit floor to within 75 mm (3 in.) of the underside of the concrete slab or grating at top of hoistway with a maximum deviation of 3.2 mm (.125 in.) from plumb in all directions. Provide a minimum of 18.5 mm (.75 in.) clearance between bottom of rails and top of pit channels.

E. Guide rail anchorages in pit shall be made in a manner that shall not reduce effectiveness of the pit waterproofing.

F. In the event inserts or bond blocks are required for the attachment of guide rails, the Contractor shall furnish such inserts or bond blocks and shall install them in the forms before the concrete is poured. Use inserts or bond blocks only in concrete or block work where steel framing is not available for support of guide rails. Expansion-type bolting for guide rail brackets shall not be permitted.

G. Guide rails shall be clean and free of any signs of rust, grease, or abrasion before final inspection. Paint the shank and base of the T-section with one field coat of manufacturer’s standard enamel.

2.28 NORMAL AND FINAL TERMINAL STOPPING DEVICES

A. Mount new terminal slowdown switches and direction limit switches on the elevator or in hoistway to reduce speed and bring car to an automatic stop at the terminal landings.

1. Switches shall function with any load up to and including 125 percent of rated elevator capacity at any speed obtained in normal operation.

2. Switches, when opened, shall permit operation of elevator in reverse direction of travel.

B. Mount new final terminal stopping switches in the hoistway.

1. Switches shall be positively opened should the car travel beyond the terminal direction limit switches.

2. Switches shall be independent of other stopping devices.

3. Switches, when opened, shall remove power from hoist motor, apply hoist machine brake, and prevent operation of car in either direction.

2.29 CROSSHEAD DATA PLATE AND CODE DATA PLATE

A. Permanently attach a non-corrosive metal Data Plate to car crosshead.

B. Permanently attach a non-corrosive Code Data Plate to the controller.

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2.30 WORKMAN'S LIGHTS AND OUTLETS

A. Provide new duplex GFCI protected type receptacles and lamps with guards on top of each elevator car. The receptacles shall be in accordance with Fed. Spec. W-C-596 for Type D7, 2-pole, 3-wire grounded type, rated for 15 amperes and 125 volts.

2.31 CARTOP OPERATING DEVICE

A. Provide a new cartop operating device.

B. The device shall be activated by a toggle switch mounted in the device.

The switch shall be clearly marked "INSPECTION" and "NORMAL" on the faceplate, with 6 mm (.25 in.) letters.

C. Movement of the elevator shall be accomplished by the continuous pressure on a direction button and a safety button.

D. Provide an emergency stop switch, push to stop/pull to run.

E. Provide permanent identification for the operation of all components in the device.

F. The device shall be permanently attached to the elevator crosshead on the side of the elevator nearest to the hoistway doors used for accessing the top of the car.

2.32 CAR LEVELING DEVICE

A. Car shall be equipped with a new two-way leveling device to automatically bring the car to within 3 mm (.125 in.) of exact level with the landing for which a stop is initiated regardless of load in car or direction.

B. If the car stops short or travels beyond the floor, the leveling device, within its zone shall automatically correct this condition and maintain the car within 3 mm (.125 in.) of level with the floor landing regardless of the load carried.

2.33 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCHES

A. Provide an emergency stop switch, push to stop/pull to run, for the top-of-car device, pit, machine space, service panel and firefighter’s control panel inside the elevator. Mount stop switches in the pit adjacent to pit access door, at top of the pit ladder 1200 mm (48 in.)

above the bottom landing sill and 1200 mm (48 in.) above the pit floor adjacent to the pit ladder.

B. Each stop switch shall be red in color and shall have "STOP" and "RUN" positions legibly and indelibly identified.

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2.34 MAIN CAR OPERATING PANEL

A. Provide new main car operating panel in the car enclosure on the front return panel for passenger elevators. The top floor car call push button shall not be more than 1200 mm (48 in.) above the finished floor. Car call push buttons and indicator lights shall be LED illuminated, round with a minimum diameter of 25 mm (1 in.). Each button shall contain an integral registration LED white light which shall illuminate upon registration of a call and shall extinguish when that call is answered.

B. One-piece hinged swing return panel hall have the firefighter’s service panel recessed into the upper section and the service operation panel recessed into the lower section fitted with hinged doors. Doors shall have concealed hinges, be in the same front plane as the faceplate and fitted with key operated locks. Secure the faceplate with stainless steel tamperproof screws.

C. All terminology and tactile symbols on the faceplate shall be on square or rectangular plates recessed into the faceplate with its surface flush with the surface of the faceplate. Use 6 mm (.25 in.) letters to identify all devices in the faceplate. The tactile symbols with contrasting background shall be 12.5 mm (0.5 in.) high raised .075 mm

(.030 in.) on the plate. Surface mounted plates are not acceptable.

D. The upper section shall contain the following items in order listed from top to bottom:

1. Elevator number, 12.5 mm (.50 in.) high with black paint for contrast.

2. Capacity plate information with black paint for contrast with freight loading class and number of passengers allowed.

3. LED illuminated digital car position indicator with direction arrows.

4. Emergency car lighting system consisting of a rechargeable battery, charger, controls, and LED illuminated light fixture. The system shall automatically provide emergency light in the car upon failure or interruption of the normal car lighting service, and function irrespective of the position of the light control switch in the car.

The system shall maintain a minimum illumination of 1.0 foot-candle when measured 1200 mm (48 in.) above the car floor and approximately

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300 mm (12 in.) in front of the car operating panel, for not less than four (4) hours.

5. Firefighter’s Emergency Operation Panel shall be 1650 mm (66 in.)

minimum to 1800 mm (72 in.) maximum to the top of the panel above finished floor.

6. Firefighter’s Emergency Indicator Light shall be round with a minimum diameter of 25 mm (1 in.).

8. Key operated Independent Service Switch inside service panel.

9. Provide a Door Hold Button on the faceplate next to the Independent

Service Key Switch. It shall have “DOOR HOLD” indelibly marked on the button. Button shall light when activated. When activated, the door shall stay open for a maximum of one minute. To override hold timer, push a car call button or door close button.

10. Complete set of round car call push buttons, minimum diameter of 25 mm (1 in.), and LED white light illuminated, corresponding to the floors served. Car call buttons shall be legibly and indelibly identified by a floor number and/or letter not less than 12mm (.50 in.) high in the face of the call button.

11. Door Open and Door Close buttons shall be located below the car call buttons. They shall have “OPEN” and “CLOSE” legibly and indelibly identified by letters in the face of the respective button. The

Door Open button shall be located closest to the door jamb.

12. Red Emergency Alarm button that shall be located below the car operating buttons. Mount the emergency alarm button not lower than

875 mm (35 in.) above the finished floor. It shall be connected to audible signaling devices. Provide audible signaling devices including the necessary wiring.

13. Emergency Help push button shall activate two-way communications by

Auto Dial telephone system that is compatible with the VAMC’s telephone system. Help button shall be LED white light illuminated and flash when call is acknowledged. Legibly and indelibly label the button “HELP” in the face of the button with 12 mm (.50 in.) high letters.

E. The service operation panel shall be located in the auxiliary swing front return at the same elevation as the Fire Control Panel in the

Main swing front. This panel shall contain the following items:

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1. Light switch labeled “LIGHTS” for controlling interior car lighting with its two positions marked “ON” and “OFF”.

2. Inspection switch that shall disconnect normal operation and activate hoistway access switches at terminal landings. Switch shall be labeled “ACCESS ENABLE” with its two positions marked “ON” and “OFF”.

3. Three position switch labeled “FAN” with its positions marked

“HIGH”, “LOW” and “OFF” for controlling car ventilating blower.

4. Two position, spring return, toggle switch or push button to test the emergency light and alarm device. It shall be labeled “TEST

EMERGENCY LIGHT AND ALARM”.

5. Two position toggle switch labeled “Independent Service” with its positions marked “ON” and “OFF”.

6. Two position emergency stop switch, when operated, shall interrupt power supply, and stop the elevator independently of regular operating devices. Emergency stop switch shall be marked “PUSH TO

STOP” and “PULL TO RUN”.

2.35 AUXILIARY CAR OPERATING PANEL

A. Provide an auxiliary car operating panel in the front swing return panel opposite the main car operating panel. The auxiliary car operating panel shall contain only those controls essential to passenger (public) operation. The auxiliary car operating panel faceplate shall match the main car operating panel faceplate in material and general design. Secure the faceplate with stainless steel tamperproof screws.

1. Complete set of round car call push buttons, minimum diameter 25 mm

(1 in.), and LED white light illuminated, corresponding to the floors served. Car call button shall be legibly and indelibly identified by a floor number and/or letter not less than 12.5 mm

(.50 in.) high in the face of the call button corresponding to the numbers of the main car operating buttons.

2. Mount door "OPEN" and door "CLOSE" buttons…