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Milwaukee VAMC 08/01/16 695-17-116 Upgrade Elevators Buildings 5 & 6A 100% Construction Documents Milwaukee, WI 53295 July 21, 2017

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SECTION 14 24 00

ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC ELEVATOR

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies the engineering, furnishi ng, and installation of the complete electric hydraulic elevator system as described herein and as indicated on the contract drawings.

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

C. Passenger Elevators in Building 5 and Elevator A in building 6 shall be oil hydraulic, microprocessor control system, and p ower-operated single speed center opening car and hoistway doors. Eleva tor shall have Class

“A” Passenger loading.

ELEVATOR SCHEDULE BUILDING 5

Elevator Number Building 5 Passenger

Clear Inside Platform 84” Wide x 66” Deep

Rated Load – (lb.) 3,600 lb.

Contract Speed - fpm) 125 fpm

Total Travel – (ft.) 34’ 6”

Floors Served B, 1, 2 & 3

Number of Openings 4

Entrance Type & Size Two Speed Side Opening 48” x 8 4”

Plunger Size (Existing) 6-1/2” Field Verify

Total weight (Existing Crosshead data)

4,905 lb.

Existing HP 60

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ELEVATOR SCHEDULE BUILDING 6, A Wing

Elevator Number Passenger Elevator A

Clear Inside Platform 84” Wide x 65” Deep

Rated Load – (lb.) 3,500 lb.

Contract Speed – (fpm) 125 fpm

Total Travel – (ft.) 22’ 11”

Floors Served B, 1 & 2

Number of Openings 3

Entrance Type & Size Single Speed Side Opening 42” x

84”

Plunger Size (Existing) 5” Field verify

Total weight (Existing Crosshead data)

3,371 lb.

Existing HP 40

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES (FAR

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

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

C. SECTION 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES: As a ma ster format for construction projects, to identify interior and ext erior material finishes for type, texture, patterns, color and pla cement.

D. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL IN STALLATIONS: General electrical requirements that are common to more tha n one section.

E. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER C ONDUCTORS AND CABLES

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

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F. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELEC TRICAL SYSTEMS:

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

G. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRIC AL SYSTEMS: Conduits for cables and wiring.

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

1.3 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Approval by the Contracting Officer is required for products or services of proposed manufacturers, suppliers and i nstallers and shall be contingent upon submission by Contractor of a ce rtificate stating the following:

1. Elevator contractor is currently and regularly e ngaged in the installation of elevator equipment as one of his pr incipal products.

2. Elevator contractor shall have three years of su ccessful experience, trained supervisory personnel, and facilities to in stall elevator equipment specified herein.

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

Examination approved by the U.S. Department of Labo r and have technical qualifications of at least five years of experience in the elevator industry or 10,000 hours of field experien ce working in the elevator industry with technical update training. A pprentices shall be actively pursuing Certified Elevator Mechanic st atus.

Certification shall be submitted for all workers em ployed in this capacity.

B. Approval of Elevator Contractor’s equipment will be contingent upon their identifying an elevator maintenance service p rovider that shall render services within two hours of receipt of noti fication, together with certification that the quantity and quality of replacement parts stock is sufficient to warranty continued operation of the elevator installation.

C. Approval will not be given to elevator contracto rs and manufacturers who have established on prior projects, either gove rnment, municipal, or commercial, a record for unsatisfactory elevator installations, have failed to complete awarded contracts within the con tract period, and do not have the requisite record of satisfactorily per forming elevator installations of similar type and magnitude.

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D. Equipment within a group of electric hydraulic e levators shall be the product of the same manufacturer.

E. The Contractor shall provide and install safety devices that have been subjected to tests witnessed and certified by an in dependent professional testing laboratory that is not a subsi diary of the firm that manufactures supplies or installs the equipmen t.

F. Welding at the project site shall be made by wel ders and welding operators who have previously qualified by test as prescribed in

American Welding Society Publications AWS Dl.1 to p erform the type of work required. Certificates shall be submitted for all workers employed in this capacity. A welding or hot work pe rmit is required for each day and shall be obtained from the VAMC safety department. Request permit one day in advance.

G. 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.

1.4 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of thi s specification.

Elevator installation shall meet the requirements o f 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, F ixture

W-S-610.................– Splice Connectors

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, Therm al (Mineral Fiber, Industrial Type)

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

RR-W-410................Wire Rope and Strand

TT-E-489J...............Enamel, Alkyd, Gloss, Low V OC Content

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QQ-S-766................Steel, Stainless and Heat R esisting, Alloys, Plate, Sheet and Strip

C. International Building Code (IBC)

D. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

A17.1...................Safety Code for Elevators a nd Escalators

A17.2...................Inspectors Manual for Elect ric Elevators and

Escalators

A17.3 ..................Safety Code for Existing El evators and

Escalators

E. National Fire Protection Association:

NFPA 13.................Standard for the Installati on of Sprinkler

Systems

NFPA 70.................National Electrical Code (N EC)

NFPA 72.................National Fire Alarm and Sig naling Code

NFPA 101................Life Safety Code

NFPA 252................Fire Test of Door Assemblie s

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 Farability

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

G. Manufacturer's Standardization Society of the Va lve and Fittings

Industry (MSS):

SP-58...................Pipe Hangers and Supports

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

J517-91.................Hydraulic Hose, Standard

I. Gages:

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

For Wires: American Wire Gauge (AWG)

J. American Welding Society (AWS):

D1.1....................Structured Welding Code – S teel

K. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (N EMA):

LD-3....................High-Pressure Decorative La minates

L. Underwriter's Laboratories (UL):

486A....................Safety Wire Connectors for Copper Conductors

797.....................Safety Electrical Metallic Tubing

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M. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

N. 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: Manufacture r's Name, Trade

Names, Model or Catalog Number, Nameplate Data (siz e, 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 Contrac ting Officer.

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Complete scaled and dimensioned layout in plan a nd section view showing the arrangement of equipment and all detail s of each and every elevator unit specified including:

a. Complete layout showing location of storage tank /pump assembly, controller, piping layout, outside diameter of cyli nder/plunger assembly, size of car platform, car frame members, and support assembly.

b. Car, guide rails, brackets, buffers, and other c omponents 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 o r 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 the car.

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

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

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a. If drywall construction is used to enclose hoist way, submit details of interface fastenings between entrance fr ames and drywall.

b. Sill details including sill support.

D. Samples:

1. One each of stainless steel, 75 mm x 125 mm (3 i n. 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 i n. 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 eleva tor layouts:

1. Storage tank/pump assembly.

2. Pump and motor, HP and RPM rating, Voltage, Star ting and Full Load

Ampere, Number of phases, and Gallons per minute.

3. Controller.

4. Starters and Overload Current Protection Devices .

5. Car Safety Device; Rupture Valve and Manual Shut Off Valves.

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

7. Hoistway Door Interlocks.

8. Car Buffers; maximum and minimum rated load, max imum rated striking speed and stroke.

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

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

G. Complete dimensioned detail of vibration isolati ng foundations for storage tank/pump assembly.

H. Dimensioned drawings showing details of:

1. All signal and operating fixtures.

2. Car slide guides/roller guides.

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3. Hoistway door tracks, hangers, and sills.

4. Door operator, infrared curtain units.

I. Cut sheets or drawings showing details of contro llers and supervisory panels.

J. Furnish certificates as required under: Paragrap h "QUALIFICATIONS".

1.6 WIRING DIAGRAMS

A. Provide one electronic set of field wiring and s traight line wiring diagrams showing all electrical circuits in the hoi stway, machine room and fixtures. Install one set coated with an appro ved plastic sealer and mounted in the elevator machine room as directe d by the COR.

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

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

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

2. System logic description.

3. Complete wiring diagrams needed for field troubl eshooting, adjustment, repair and replacement of components. D iagrams 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 dra wings reproduced for mounting in the machine room no later than six months prior to the expiration of the warranty period.

1.7 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

A. Additional equipment required to operate the spe cified equipment manufactured and supplied for this installation sha ll be furnished and installed by the contractor. The cost of the equip ment shall be included in the base bid.

B. Equipment not required by specification, which w ould improve the operation, may be installed in conjunction with the specified equipment by the contractor at his option at no additional co st to the

Government, provided prior approval is obtained fro m the Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR).

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1.8 TOOL CABINET

A. Provide a metal parts/tool cabinet, having two s helves and hinged doors. Cabinet size shall be 1220 mm (48 in.) high, 762 mm (30 in.)

wide, and 457 mm (18 in.) deep.

1.9 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

A. The elevators shall be capable of meeting the hi ghest 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 variatio n under all load conditions, regardless of direction of travel, shal l not vary more than five (5) percent.

2. The controlled rate of change of acceleration an d retardation of the car shall not exceed 0.1G per ft./s/s and the maxim um 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 decel eration.

B. Passenger door operators shall open the car door and hoistway door at

2.5-feet per second 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 equi pment including their supports and fastenings to the building, shall be m echanically and electrically isolated from the building structure t o minimize objectionable noise and vibration transmission to c ar, building structure, or adjacent occupied areas of building.

E. Sound Isolation: Noise level relating to elevato r equipment operation in machine room shall not exceed 80 dBA. All dBA re adings shall be taken three (3) feet off the floor and three (3) fe et from equipment.

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

1.10 WARRANTY

A. Submit all labor and materials furnished in connect ion with elevator system and installation to terms of "Warranty of Co nstruction" articles of FAR clause 52.246-21. The one year Warranty shal l commence after

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

1.11 POWER SUPPLY

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

B. Main Line Disconnect Switch/Shunt Trip Circuit B reaker 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. Surge Suppressors to protect the elevator equipm ent.

1.12 EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY (NOT APPLICABLE)

1.13 EVEVATOR MACHINE ROOM AND MACHINE SPACE

A. Arrange equipment in existing machine rooms that meets the requirements of ASME A17.1, IBC, and NEC.

B. Provide stairs and landing for access to the mac hine room. The landing shall be large enough to accommodate full opening o f the door plus 24 in.

C. Locate the light switch on the lock side of the door inside the machine room.

D. Locate sprinkler pipes to provide seven (7) feet head clearance. Do not locate sprinkler heads, heat detectors, and smoke d etectors directly over elevator equipment.

1.14 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 wh en it is at the top floor and the pit when at the bottom floor.

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C. Upgrade existing lighting in Building 5.

D. Retain existing lighting in Building 6.

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 longes t dimension and surfaces shall be smooth and without waves. During installation all stainless steel surfaces shall be protected with a suitable material.

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

2.2 MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS

A. Materials, devices, and equipment furnished shal l be of current production by manufacturers regularly engaged in th e manufacture of such items. The elevator equipment, including contr ollers, door operators, and supervisory system shall be the prod uct of manufacturers of established reputation, provided such items are capably engineered and produced under coordinated specifications to en sure compatibility with the total operating system.

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

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

D. If key operated switches are furnished in conjun ction with component of this elevator installation, furnish four (4) keys f or each individual switch or lock. Provide different key tumblers for different switch and lock functions. Each and every key shall have a ta g bearing a stamped or etched legend identifying its purpose.

2.3 CONDUIT AND WIREWAY

A. Install electrical conductors, except traveling cables, in rigid zinc-coated steel or aluminum conduit, electrical metall ic tubing or metal wireways. Rigid conduit smaller than .75 inch or el ectrical metallic tubing smaller than .50-inch electrical trade size shall not be used.

All raceways completely embedded in concrete slabs, walls, or floor

14 24 00-12 fill shall be rigid steel conduit. Wireway (duct) shall be installed in the hoistway and to the controller and between s imilar apparatus in the elevator machine room. Fully protect self-suppo rting connections, where approved, from abrasion or other mechanical i njury. Flexible metal conduit not less than .375 inch electrical tr ade size may be used, not exceeding 18 inches in length unsupported , for short connections between risers and limit switches, inte rlocks, and for other applications permitted by NEC.

B. All conduits terminating in steel cabinets, junc tion boxes, wireways, switch boxes, outlet boxes and similar locations sh all have approved insulation bushings. Install a steel lock nut unde r the bushings if they are constructed completely of insulating mater ials. Protect the conductors at ends of conduits not terminating in s teel cabinets or boxes by terminal fittings having an insulated open ing 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 motors or other items subject to movemen t, vibration or removal to the conduit or EMT systems with flexible, steel conduits.

2.4 CONDUCTORS

A. Conductors shall be stranded or solid coated ann ealed copper in accordance with Federal Specification J-C-30B for T ype THWN, RHW or

THW. Where 16 and 18 AWG are permitted by NEC, sin gle conductors or multiple conductor cables in accordance with Federa l 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 and moisture resistant. Multiple conductor cable sh all have color or number coding for each conductor. Conductors for co ntrol boards shall be in accordance with NEC. Joints or splices are no t permitted in wiring except at outlets. Tap connectors may be us ed in wireways provided they meet all UL requirements.

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

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

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

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D. Where size of conductors is not given, voltage a nd amperes shall not exceed limits set by NEC.

E. Provide equipment grounding. Ground the conduit s, supports, controller enclosure, motor, platform and car frame, and all o ther non-current conducting metal enclosures for electrical equipmen t in accordance with

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

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

610. The Elevator Contractor may, at his option, ma ke 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 blo cks using pierce-through serrated washers are not acceptable.

2.5 TRAVELING CABLES

A. All conductors to the car shall consist of flexi ble traveling cables conforming to the requirements of NEC. Traveling ca bles shall run from the junction box on the car directly to the control ler. Junction boxes on the car shall be equipped with terminal blocks. Terminal blocks having pressure wire connectors of the clamp type t hat meet UL 486A requirements for stranded wire may be used in lieu of terminal eyelet connections. Terminal blocks shall have permanent i ndelible identifying numbers for each connection. Cables shall be secure ly anchored to avoid strain on individual terminal connections. Flame an d moisture resistant outer covering must remain intact between junction boxes. Abrupt bending, twisting and distortion of the cables shal l not be permitted.

B. Provide spare conductors equal to 10 percent of the total number of conductors furnished, but not less than 10 spare #1 8 AWG conductors in each traveling cable.

C. Provide shielded wires for the auto dial telepho ne system within the traveling cable, five (5) pair shielded wires for c ard reader (Future), one (1) RG-6 Ethernet cable for Wi-Fi (Future), and two (2) sets of three 14 gauge wires for power as needed.

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D. If traveling cables come into contact with the h oistway or elevator due to sway or change in position, provide shields or p ads to the elevator and hoistway to prevent damage to the traveling cab les.

E. Hardware cloth may be installed from the hoistwa y suspension point to the elevator pit to prevent traveling cables from r ubbing or chafing.

Hardware cloth shall be securely fastened and tensi oned to prevent buckling. Hardware cloth is not required when trave ling cable is hung against a flat wall.

2.6 CONTROLLER PANEL

A. 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 attach ed to the building structure.

B. Properly identify each device on all panels by n ame, letter, or standard symbol which shall be neatly stencil paint ed or decaled in an indelible and legible manner. Identification markin gs 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 shal l be neatly formed, laced, and identified.

C. Controller shall be provided with wiring and com ponents for additional future travel if required.

2.7 MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL SYSTEM

A. Provide a microprocessor control system with abs olute position/speed feedback to control dispatching, signal functions, door operation, and pump motor control. Complete details of the compone nts and printed circuit boards, together with a complete operationa l description, shall be submitted for approval. Provide closed transitio n SCR soft start.

1. Controller manufacturer shall provide factory tr aining, engineering and technical support, including all manuals, wirin g 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.

B. Provide a low oil control feature which shall shut off the motor and pump and return the elevator to the lowest landing. Upon reaching the lowest landing, doors will open automatically allow ing passengers to leave the elevator, and then doors shall close. All control buttons, 14 24 00-15 except the door open button, alarm bell button, and the call for help button shall be made ineffective.

C. Controllers shall be a non-proprietary design easil y any fully maintainable by any qualified elevator maintenance company. Controllers manufactured by Motion Control engineering, GAL-Gal axy and Smart Rise are acceptable.

2.8 EMERGENCY POWER OPERATION (NOT APPLICABLE)

A. Emergency Power is not provided to Buildings 5 a nd 6.

B. Emergency Rescue Operation:

Provide a power source to send the elevator to the lowest landing.

After the elevator has leveled at the lowest landin g, provide power to open the car and hoistway doors automatically. Afte r a predetermined time the doors shall close. Power shall stay applie d to the door open button to reopen the doors from the inside of the e levator. The elevator shall remain shut down at the bottom landi ng until normal power is restored. Install a sign on the controller indicating that power is applied to emergency rescue operator and d oor operator during loss of normal power.

2.9 MACHINE ROOM MONITOR (NOT APPLICABLE)

2.10 FIREFIGHTER’S SERVICE

A. Provide Firefighter’s Service, Building 5.

1. Main Floor: B

2. Alternate Floor: 1

B. Provide Firefighter’s Service Building 6.

1. Main Floor: 1

2. Alternate Floor: B

C. Verify main and alternate floors with Contract O fficer’s

Representative.

2.11 INDEPENDENT SERVICE

A. Provide a legibly and indelibly labeled "INDEPEN DENT SERVICE", two-position key operated switch on the face of the mai n car operating panel that shall have its positions marked "ON" and "OFF". When the switch is in the "ON" position, the car shall respo nd only to calls registered on its car dispatch buttons and shall by pass all calls

14 24 00-16 registered on landing push buttons. The car shall s tart when a car call is registered, car call button or door close button is pressed, car and hoistway doors are closed, and interlock circuits a re made. When switch is returned to "OFF" position, normal service shall be resumed.

2.12 MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICE (NOT APPLICABLE)

2.13 SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

2.14 PUMP, MOTOR, AND VALVE ASSEMBLY

A. Provide pump assembly for the control of the ele vator self-contained in a unit fabricated of structural steel. The unit sha ll consist of a hydraulic fluid pump, AC motor, oil control valves, muffler, piping, and fittings installed below the tank or in the tan k.

B. Enclose V-belt power unit on four open sides wit h not less than 16 gauge steel removable panel sections. Provide a 50 mm (2 in.) minimum, 100mm (4 in.) maximum air space between the top of the panels and bottom of tank. Line panels on the interior side wi th one-inch rigid acoustical insulation board. Install expanded metal sheave/belt guard that can be easily removed with hand tools for serv icing and inspection.

C. Control valves shall be electronically controlle d. Hydraulic fluid flow shall be controlled to insure speed variation of no t more than five (5) percent under all load conditions in either directi on of travel.

D. Pump shall be designed for hydraulic elevator se rvice, having a steady discharge without pulsation to give smooth and quie t operation. Pump output shall be capable of lifting elevator car wit h rated capacity, with a speed variation of no more than five (5) per cent between no load and full load. Hydraulic fluid by-pass shall discha rge directly into storage tank.

E. Provide motor specifically designed for elevator service, synchronous speed not in excess of 1800 RPM, not to exceed name plate full load current by more than 10%, and rated 80 starts per h our without exceeding a rise of 40 degrees C.

F. Provide isolation units of rubber to prevent tra nsmission of pump and motor vibration to the building.

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G. A submersible power unit meeting all other speci fications and requirements may be provided for this project.

2.15 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

A. Construct the storage tank of sheet steel, welde d construction, and a steel cover with means for filling, a minimum one-i nch protected vent opening, and a valved drain connection. Tank shall be sized to pass through machine room door as shown on drawings. Pro vide marked gauge to monitor hydraulic fluid level. Tank shall be sized to hold volume of hydraulic fluid required to lift elevator to stop r ing, plus a reserve of not less than ten gallons. Provide a baffle in t he bottom of the tank to prevent entry of any sediment or foreign pa rticles into hydraulic system. Baffle shall also minimize aerati on of hydraulic fluid. Permissible minimum hydraulic fluid level sh all be clearly indicated. Hydraulic fluid shall be of good grade to assure free flow when cool, and have minimum flash point of 380-400 degrees F. Provide initial supply of hydraulic fluid for operation of elevator.

1. Provide a means to maintain the fluid viscosity in the reservoir, pump, and control valve at a recommended operating temperature.

2. Provide a data plate on the tank framing indicat ing the characteristics of the hydraulic fluid used.

B. Furnish and install connections between the stor age tank, pump, muffler, operating valves, and cylinder complete wi th necessary valves, pipe supports, and fittings. Pipe shall be minimum schedule 40 steel with threaded, flanged, or welded mechanical coupli ngs. Size of pipe and couplings between cylinder and pumping unit sha ll be such that fluid pressure loss is limited to 10 percent.

C. Do not subject valves, piping, and fittings to w orking pressure greater than those recommended by the manufacturer.

D. Support all horizontal piping. Place hangers or supports within 305 mm

(12 in.) on each side of every change of direction of pipe line and space supports not over 3.0 meters (10 ft.) apart. Secure vertical runs properly with iron clamps at sufficiently close int ervals to carry weight of pipe and contents. Provide supports under pipe to floor.

1. Provide all piping from machine room to hoistway , including necessary supports or hangers. If remote piping is underground or in damp inaccessible areas, install hydraulic piping t hru PVC sleeve.

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E. Install pipe sleeves where pipes pass through wa lls or floors. Set sleeves during construction. After installation of piping, equip the sleeves with snug fitting inner liner of fire rated insulation.

F. Install blowout-proof, non-hammering, oil-hydrau lic muffler in the hydraulic fluid supply pressure line near power uni t in machine room.

Design muffler to reduce to a minimum any pulsation or noises that may be transmitted through the hydraulic fluid into the hoistway.

G. Locate the manual lowering valve, easily accessi ble, properly identified, and not concealed within the storage ta nk. Mark the operating handle in red.

H. Automatic shut-off(rupture)valve: Not Applicable

I. Provide external tank shut-off valve to isolate hydraulic fluid during maintenance operations.

J. Provide shut-off valves in the pit near the cyli nder and in the machine room capable of withstanding 150 percent of design operating pressure.

Each manual valve shall have an attached handle.

K. Provide oil-tight drip pan for assembled pumping unit, including storage tank. Pan shall be not less than 16 gauge s heet steel, with one-inch sides.

L. Components of the hydraulic system shall be fact ory certified to withstand pressure equal to twice the calculated wo rking pressure.

2.16 HYDRAULIC plunger assembly

A. Retain Existing, provide new packing and inspect all components.

Provide platen isolation where necessary. Perform f ull acceptance and pressure test witnessed by QEI Certified Inspector.

B. Install a flexible tubing scavenger line with an electrically operated pump between the piston drip ring and oil storage t ank. Scavenger line, pump and strainers shall operate independently of h ydraulic fluid pressure. Equip scavenger pump with a water float d esigned to prevent operation of the pump should the pit flood and desi gned to be manually reset. Secure pump and reservoir to the pit channel s.

2.17 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER CASING AND WELL HOLE

A. Retain Existing, perform full acceptance and ful l system pressure test witnessed by QEI Certified Inspector.

2.18 CAR BUFFERS

A. Retain Existing, thoroughly clean, inspect and p aint buffers and buffer channels with rust preventative enamel.

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2.19 CAR GUIDES

A. Retain existing swivel guide assemblies, inspect and replace all liners. Float car frame to ensure approximately bal anced loading in all directions. Thoroughly clean and re-lubricate rails .

2.20 GUIDE RAILS, supports, and fastenings

A. Retain Existing, thoroughly inspect rails and fa stenings, tighten and adjust as needed. Clean and paint bottom 4 feet of rails with black, rust preventative enamel.

2.21 NORMAL AND FINAL TERMINAL STOPPING DEVICES

A. Mount terminal slowdown switches and direction l imit switches on the elevator or in hoistway to reduce speed and bring c ar to an automatic stop at the terminal landings.

1. Switches shall function with any load up to and including 100 percent of rated elevator capacity at any speed obt ained in normal operation.

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

B. Mount final terminal stopping switches in the ho istway.

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

2. Switches shall be independent of other stopping devices.

3. Switches, when opened, shall remove power from p ump motor and control valves preventing operation of car in eithe r direction.

2.22 CROSSHEAD DATA PLATE AND CODE DATA PLATE

A. Permanently attach a non-corrosive metal Data Pl ate to car crosshead adjacent to the existing indicating the date of thi s alteration and any changes to data.

B. Permanently attach a metal Code Data Plate, in plain view, to the controller.

2.23 WORKMAN’S LIGHTS AND OUTLETS

A. Provide duplex GFCI protected type receptacles a nd lamp, with guards on top of elevator car and beneath platform. The recep tacles shall be in accordance with Fed. Spec. W-C-596 for Type D7, 2-p ole, 3-wire grounded type rated for 15 amperes and 125 volts. Provide te n footcandles illumination on car top.

2.24 TOP-OF-CAR OPERATING DEVICE

A. Provide a cartop operating device.

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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 b y the continuous pressure on a direction button and a safety button.

D. Provide an emergency stop switch, push to stop/p ull to run. Stop switch must be within easy reach of the landing entrance.

E. Provide permanent identification for the operati on 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 do ors used for accessing the top of the car.

2.25 LEVELING DEVICE

A. Car shall be equipped with a two-way leveling de vice to automatically bring the car to within 3 mm (.125 in.) of exact le vel 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 flo or, the leveling device, within its zone shall automatically correct this condition and maintain the car within 3 mm (.125 in.) of level wi th the floor landing regardless of the load carried.

C. Provide encoded steel tape or steel tape with ma gnets. Submit design for approval.

2.26 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCHES

A. Provide an emergency stop switch, push to stop/p ull to run, for each top-of-car device, pit, machine spaces, service pan el and firefighter’s control panel inside the elevator. Mount stop swit ches in the pit adjacent to pit access door, at top of the pit ladd er 1220 mm (48 in.)

above the bottom landing sill and 1220 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.

2.27 MAIN CAR OPERATING PANEL

A. Locate the main car operating panel in the car e nclosure on the front return panel. The top floor car call push button sh all not be more than

1220 mm (48 in.) above the finished floor. Car call push buttons and indicator lights shall be vandal resistant, round w ith a minimum diameter of 25 mm (1 in.), LED white light illumina ted. Do not provide

14 24 00-21 service cabinet, all devices shall be mounted direc tly in the car operating panel.

B. One piece front faceplate with edges beveled 15 degrees or swing return panel shall have the firefighter’s service panel re cessed into the upper section and the service operation panel reces sed into the lower section fitted with hinged doors. Doors shall have concealed hinges, be in the same front plane as the faceplate and fit ted with cylinder type key operated locks. Secure the faceplate with stainless steel tamperproof screws.

C. All terminology and tactile symbols on the facep late shall be on square or rectangular plates recessed into the faceplate w ith its surface flush with the surface of the faceplate. Use 6 mm (.25 in.) letters to identify all devices in the faceplate. The handica pped markings with contrasting background shall be 12mm (.50 in.) high raised .030 inch on the plate. Surface mounted plates are not acceptab le.

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

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

2. Capacity plate information with black paint for contrast with number of passengers allowed.

3. Car position Indicator: locate in transom (see b elow).

4. Emergency car lighting system consisting of a re chargeable battery, charger, controls, and LED illuminated light fixtur e. 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 s witch in the car.

The system shall be capable of maintaining a minimu m illumination of

1.0 foot-candle when measured 1220 mm (48 in.) abov e the car floor and approximately 305 mm (12 in.) in front of the c ar operating panel, for not less than four (4) hours.

5. Firefighter’s Emergency Operation Panel shall be 1676 mm (66 in.)

minimum to 1830 mm (72 in.) maximum to the top of t he panel above finished floor.

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

7. Medical Emergency card reader/key switch (not ap plicable).

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8. Key operated Independent Service Key Switch.

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

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

10. Complete set of round car call push buttons, mi nimum diameter of 25 mm (1 in.), and LED white light illuminated, corres ponding to the floors served. Car call buttons shall be legibly an d 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 locat ed 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 do or jamb.

a. Rear Door Open and Rear Door Close buttons shall be located below the Front Door Open and Front Door Close buttons. They shall have “REAR OPEN” and “REAR CLOSE” legibly and indel ibly identified by letters in the face of the respective button.

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

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

13. Emergency Help push button shall activate two w ay communications by

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

E. Additional devices to be mounted in the Main Car Operating Panel:

1. Light key switch labeled “LIGHTS” for controllin g interior car lighting with its two positions marked “ON” and “OF F”.

2. Inspection key switch that will disconnect norma l operation and activate hoistway access switches at terminal landi ngs. Switch shall be labeled “ACCESS ENABLE” with its two posit ions marked “ON”

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Security.

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

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

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

EMERGENCY LIGHT AND ALARM”.

5. Two position emergency stop key switch, when ope rated, shall interrupt power supply and stop the elevator indepe ndently of regular operating devices.

6. Building 6 Car Call Lockout: Provide Building st andard keyswitch to enable/disable Basement car call.

6. Note: Do not provide service cabinet, all device s shall be mounted directly in to the Main Car Panel. All key switches shall meet the requirements of the Zablocki VA.

2.28 AUXILIARY CAR OPERATING PANEL

A. Provide an auxiliary car operating panel in the side wall of the elevator between the handrails immediately adjacent to the front entrance column strike jamb. The auxiliary car oper ating panel shall contain only those controls essential to passenger (public) operation.

The auxiliary car operating panel faceplate shall m atch the main car operating panel faceplate in material and general d esign. Secure the faceplate with stainless steel tamperproof screws.

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

2. Mount door "OPEN" and door "CLOSE" buttons close st to the door jamb and mount the alarm button no lower than 875 mm (35 in.) above the finished floor. The Door Open button shall be locat ed closest to the door.

3. Cross-connect all buttons in the auxiliary car o perating panels to their corresponding buttons in the main car operati ng panel.

Registration of a car call shall cause the correspo nding button to illuminate in the main and auxiliary car operating panel.

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4. Emergency Help push button shall activate two wa y communications by auto dial telephone that is compatible with the VAM C’s telephone system. Help button shall be LED white light illumi nated and flash when call is acknowledged. Legibly and indelibly la bel the button

“HELP” in the face of the button with 12 mm (.50 in .) high letters.

5. All terminology and tactile symbols on the facep late shall be on square or rectangular plates recessed into the face plate with its surface flush with the surface of the faceplate. T he handicapped markings with contrasting background shall be 12mm (0.50 in.) high raised .030 inch on the plate, square or rectangula r in shape. Use 6 mm (.50 in.) letters to identify all other devices in the faceplate.

Surface mounted plates are not acceptable.

2.29 CAR POSITION INDICATOR

A. Provide an alpha-numeric digital car position in dicator in the transom above the car door, consisting of numerals and arro ws not less than 63 mm (2.5 in.) high, to indicate position of car and direction of car travel.

2.30 AUDIO VOICE SYSTEM

A. Provide digitized audio voice system. Audio voic e shall announce floor designations, direction of travel, and special anno uncements. The voice announcement system shall be a natural sounding hum an voice that receives messages and shall comply with ADA require ments for audible car position indicators. The voice announcer shall have two separate volume controls, one for the floor designations and direction of travel, and another for special announcements. The voice announcer shall have a full range loud speaker, located on to p of the cab. The audio voice unit shall contain the number of ports necessary to accommodate the number of floors, direction message s, and special announcements. Install voice announcer per manufact urer’s recommendations and instructions. The voice system shall be the product of a manufacturer of established reputation. Provid e manufacturer literature and list of voice messages.

2.31 AUTO DIAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM

A. Furnish and install a complete ADA compliant aut o dial telephone that is compatible with the VAMC’s telephone system.

B. Provide a two-way communication device in the ca r with automatic dialing, tracking and recall features with shielded wiring to car

14 24 00-25 controller in machine room. Provide dialer with aut omatic rollover capability with two numbers.

C. “HELP” button shall illuminate and flash when ca ll is acknowledged.

Button shall match floor push button design.

D. Provide “HELP” button tactile symbol signage and Braille adjacent to button mounted integral with car operating panels.

E. The auto dial system may be located in the main or auxiliary car operating panel. The speaker and unit shall be moun ted on the backside of the perforated stainless steel plate cover.

F. Each elevator shall have individual phone number s.

G. If the operator ends the call, the passenger sha ll be able to redial the telephone immediately.

2.32 CORRIDOR OPERATING DEVICES

A. Fabricate faceplates for elevator operating and signal devices from not less than 3 mm (.125 in.) thick flat stainless stee l with all edges beveled 15 degrees.

B. Corridor push button faceplates shall be sized t o accommodate corridor pictograph on faceplate. The centerline of the land ing push buttons shall be 1067 mm (42 in.) above the corridor floor.

C. Elevator Corridor Call Station Pictograph shall be engraved in the faceplate.

D. Fasten all car and corridor operating device and signal device faceplates with stainless steel tamperproof screws.

E. All terminology and tactile symbols on the facep late shall be raised

.030 inch with contrasting background, on square or rectangular plates recessed into the faceplate with its surface flush with the surface of the faceplate. The handicapped markings with contra sting background shall be 12mm (0.5 in.) high raised .030 inch on th e plate, square or rectangular in shape. Use 6 mm (.25 in.) letters to identify all other devices in the faceplate. Surface mounted pl ates are not acceptable.

F. Provide one riser of landing call buttons for ea ch elevator or group of elevators as shown on contract drawings.

G. Each button shall contain an integral registrati on LED white light which shall illuminate upon registration of a call and shall extinguish when that call is answered.

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H. The direction of each button shall be legibly an d indelibly identified by arrows not…