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VOLUME 2

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 24 00 HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13.00 10 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, FIRE PROTECTION

21 13 17.00 10 DRY PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, FIRE PROTECTION

21 13 18.00 10 PREACTION AND DELUGE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, FIRE PROTECTION

21 13 24.00 10 AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM (AFFF) FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

21 21 03.00 10 WET CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING FOR KITCHEN CABINET

21 30 00 FIRE PUMPS

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 00 00 AIR SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION, VENTILATION, AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS

23 03 00.00 20 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 00 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

23 08 00.00 10 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS

23 09 23 DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL FOR HVAC AND OTHER LOCAL BUILDING

SYSTEMS

23 11 23.00 10 GAS PIPING SYSTEM

23 23 00 REFRIGERANT PIPING

23 35 00.00 10 OVERHEAD VEHICLE TAILPIPE AND WELDING FUME EXHAUST

REMOVAL SYSTEM(S)

23 52 00 HEATING BOILERS

23 54 16.00 10 HEATING SYSTEM, GAS-FIRED HEATERS

23 57 10.00 10 FORCED HOT WATER HEATING SYSTEMS USING WATER AND STEAM

HEAT EXCHANGERS

23 64 26 CHILLED, CHILLED-HOT, AND CONDENSER WATER PIPING SYSTEMS

23 65 00 COOLING TOWERS

23 70 03.00 10 HEATING AND UTILITIES SYSTEMS, CENTRAL STEAM

23 82 01.00 10 WARM AIR HEATING SYSTEMS

23 82 02.00 10 UNITARY HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT

23 83 00.00 20 ELECTRIC SPACE HEATING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

26 05 48.00 10 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

26 08 00 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING

26 12 19.10 THREE-PHASE PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMERS

26 13 00 PAD MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

26 28 01.00 10 COORDINATED POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION

26 29 23 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYSTEMS UNDER 600 VOLTS

26 32 14.00 10 DIESEL-GENERATOR SET, STATIONARY 15-300 KW, STANDBY

APPLICATIONS

26 36 00.00 10 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH AND BY-PASS/ISOLATION SWITCH

26 41 01.00 10 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

26 42 14.00 10 CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM (SACRIFICIAL ANODE)

26 42 17.00 10 CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM (IMPRESSED CURRENT)

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 10 00 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM

27 51 16 RADIO AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 16 01.00 10 SMALL INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM

28 31 33.00 10 FIRE ALARM REPORTING SYSTEM, RADIO TYPE

28 31 64.00 10 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM, ADDRESSABLE

28 31 76 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

31 11 00 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

31 23 00.00 20 EXCAVATION AND FILL

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 01 13 BITUMINOUS SEAL AND FOG COATS

32 05 33 LANDSCAPE ESTABLISHMENT

32 10 00 PERVIOUS BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVEMENT

32 11 16.16 BASE COURSE FOR RIGID AND SUBBASE COURSE FOR FLEXIBLE

PAVING

32 11 24 GRADED CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE COURSE FOR FLEXIBLE

PAVEMENT

32 12 10 BITUMINOUS TACK AND PRIME COATS

32 12 11 BITUMINOUS SURFACE TREATMENT

32 12 16 HOT-MIX ASPHALT (HMA) FOR ROADS

32 12 21 BITUMINOUS ROAD-MIX SURFACE COURSE

32 12 22.00 10 POLYMER CONCRETE-MICRO-OVERLAY (PCMO) FOR FUEL AND

ABRASION RESISTANT WEARING SURFACES

32 15 00 AGGREGATE SURFACE COURSE

32 16 13 CONCRETE SIDEWALKS AND CURBS AND GUTTERS

32 17 24.00 10 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

32 31 13.53 HIGH-SECURITY CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

32 31 26 WIRE FENCES AND GATES

32 84 24 IRRIGATION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

32 92 19 SEEDING

32 92 23 SODDING

32 93 00 EXTERIOR PLANTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 55 COMMISSIONING OF FUEL FACILITY SYSTEMS

33 11 00 WATER DISTRIBUTION

33 30 00 SANITARY SEWERS

33 34 00 FORCE MAINS AND INVERTED SIPHONS; SEWER

33 40 00 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITIES

33 51 03.00 10 GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

33 56 10 FACTORY-FABRICATED FUEL STORAGE TANKS

33 58 00 LEAK DETECTION FOR FUELING SYSTEMS

33 60 01 VALVES, PIPING, AND EQUIPMENT IN VALVE MANHOLES

33 60 02 ABOVEGROUND HEAT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

33 61 00 PREFABRICATED UNDERGROUND HEATING/COOLING DISTRIBUTION

SYSTEM

33 61 13 PRE-ENGINEERED UNDERGROUND HEAT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

33 61 15 HEAT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS IN CONCRETE TRENCHES

33 70 02.00 10 ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, UNDERGROUND

33 71 01 OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION

33 71 02 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

33 82 00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP)

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HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS

10/07

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

AWS D1.1/D1.1M (2008) Structural Welding Code - Steel

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME A17.1 (2007) Safety Code for Elevators and

Escalators

ASME A17.2 (2007) Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks

ASME B16.11 (2005) Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and

Threaded

ASME B16.9 (2007) Standard for Factory-Made Wrought

Steel Buttwelding Fittings

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A 106/A 106M (2008) Standard Specification for Seamless

Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service

ASTM A 53/A 53M (2007) Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless

ASTM D 92 (2005a) Standard Test Method for Flash and

Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester

ASTM D 97 (2008) Pour Point of Petroleum Products

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC)

ICC IBC (2006; Errata 2006; Errata 2007; Supplement

2007; Errata 2007) International Building Code

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

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NEMA MG 1 (2007; Errata 2008) Standard for Motors and Generators

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 252 (2007) Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door

Assemblies

NFPA 70 (2007; AMD 1 2008) National Electrical Code

- 2008 Edition

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1910.27 Fixed Ladders

36 CFR 1191 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Detail Drawings; G

Detail drawings including dimensioned layouts in plan and elevation showing the arrangement of elevator equipment, accessories, supporting systems, anchorage of equipment, clearances for maintenance and operation; and details on hoistway, doors and frames, operation and signal stations, controllers, motors, guide rails and brackets, cylinder and plunge unit, and points of interface with normal power fire alarm system HVAC or exhaust systems and interface with emergency power systems. Provide drawings to show any revised building electrical system required to make supplied elevator system function as specified. Prepare drawings with complete wiring diagrams showing electrical connections and other details required to demonstrate sequence of operations and functions of system devices. Include the appropriate sizing of electrical protective devices on the drawings, which are frequently different from National Electrical Code standard sizes. Submit one set of wiring diagrams in plastic or glass cover, framed and mounted in elevator machine room.

Deliver other sets to Contracting Officer. Coded diagrams are not acceptable unless adequately identified.

SD-03 Product Data

Passenger Elevators; G Freight Elevators; G

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Include information on motor, pump, gages, piston and cylinder, piping and valves, hall station, and buffer on elevators and accessories. For elevator supporting systems, include information on car control and emergency power systems. On data sheets, provide document identification number or bulletin number, published or copyrighted prior to the date of contract bid opening.

Field Quality Control; G

Submit a plan detailing the testing procedures 60 days prior to performing the elevator tests.

Logic Control; G

Microprocessor control system, including appropriate hardware and software and other specified requirements.

SD-05 Design Data

Reaction Loads; G

Calculations of reaction loads imposed on building by elevator system that comply with ASME A17.1. Calculations must be certified by a Registered Professional Engineer. Do not fabricate materials nor perform construction until approved by Contracting Officer.

Heat Loads; G

Calculations for total anticipated heat loads generated by all the elevator machine room equipment. A Registered Professional Engineer must provide certified calculations. Do not fabricate materials nor perform construction until approved by the Contracting Officer.

SD-06 Test Reports

Field Tests Reports; G

Submit test reports in booklet form showing all field tests performed to adjust each component and all field tests performed to prove compliance with the specified performance criteria, within 14 days after the successful completion of testing the installed system.

SD-07 Certificates

Qualifications; G

A letter no later than 14 days after the Notice to Proceed providing the name and Statement of Qualifications, including ASME A17.1 Certificate and all required state and local licenses of the individual who will perform the duties specified herein for the Elevator Inspector. A letter of endorsement from the elevator manufacturer certifying that the Elevator Specialist is acceptable to manufacturer no later than 14 days after the Notice to Proceed providing the name and Statement of Qualifications of the individual who will perform the duties specified herein for the

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Elevator Specialist. Copies of certified welders' qualifications, demonstrating compliance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M, Section 4; list welders' names with corresponding code marks.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Operation and Maintenance Manuals; G Maintenance and Diagnostic Tools; G Maintenance and Repair Action Plan; G

Submit Three Operation and Maintenance Manuals, 28 days prior to the Operation and Maintenance Training. Include a list of phone numbers, personnel contacts, and all tools required for operation and maintenance.

Operation and Maintenance Training; G

Proposed Onsite Training schedule, submitted concurrently with the Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

1.3 ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Provide pre-engineered elevator system by manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of elevator systems and that complies with ASME A17.1 in its entirety, ASME A17.2 in its entirety, and additional requirements specified herein. The Contractor is responsible for submitting: 1) Detail Drawings as required in the Submittals paragraph; 2) calculations for the Reaction Loadsimposed on the building by and 3) Heat Loads generated by the elevator system.

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS

1.4.1 Elevator Specialist

Perform work specified in this section under the direct guidance of the Elevator Specialist. The Elevator Specialist must be regularly engaged in the installation and maintenance of the type and complexity of elevator system specified in the Contract documents, and shall have served in a similar capacity for at least three systems that have performed in the manner intended for a period of not less than 24 months. Provide endorsement letter from the elevator manufacturer certifying that the Elevator Specialist is acceptable to manufacturer. The Elevator Specialist oversees the acceptance inspections and tests, signs and certifies the successful results. Provide the Elevator Specialist's written certification that the installation is in accordance with the contract requirements, after completion of the acceptance inspections and tests. Bring any discrepancy to the attention of the Contracting Officer in writing, no later than three working days after the discrepancy is discovered.

1.4.2 Elevator Inspector

1) The Elevator Inspector shall be certified in accordance with the requirements of ASME A17.1 and licensed by the State of Washington in elevator repair. The Certified Elevator Inspector shall inspect the installation of the elevator(s) to assure that the installation conforms with all contract requirements. The Elevator Inspector is directly employed by the Prime Contractor and is independent of the Elevator System

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Manufacturer and the Elevator Specialist, witnesses the acceptance inspections and tests, approving all results signs and certifies the successful results. The Elevator Inspector, after completion of the acceptance inspections and tests, certifies in writing that the installation is accordance with the contract requirements. Bring any discrepancy to the attention of the Contracting Officer in writing, no later than three working days after the discrepancy is discovered.

1.4.3 Welders' Qualifications

Comply with AWS D1.1/D1.1M, Section 4 Qualification. Provide certified copies of welders' qualifications. List welders'names with corresponding code marks to identify each welder's work.

1.5 NEW INSTALLATION SERVICE

Provide routine warranty service in accord with manufacturer's warranty requirements, for period of months after date of acceptance by Contracting Officer. Perform work during regular working hours. Include 24-hour emergency service, with 1 hour response time, during this period without additional cost to Government. Include adjustments, greasing, oiling, and cleaning. Provide routine inspection and tests of elevators in accordance with ASME A17.1 Section 8.11.3 and ASME A17.2. Provide supplies and parts to keep elevator system in operation. Perform service only by factory trained personnel. The Contractor shall maintain a maintenance log of all service orders performed during the warranty period and shall submit it to the Contracting Officer 21 days prior to the end of the warranty period.

1.5.1 Special Operations

Every six months, test systems for Emergency Power Operation, Earthquake Emergency Operations, Hospital Emergency Commandeering Service Operations and Firefighters' Service. Schedule to not interfere with building operations. For Firefighters' Service, test monthly in accordance with ASME A17.1, Section 8.6.10.1. Provide written results of each test operation to the Contracting Officer.

1.5.2 Documentation

Document all inspection and testing. Maintain copy of documentation in machine room.

1.5.3 Maintenance and Diagnostic Tools

Provide all special tools and software necessary to service and maintain each elevator; deliver at time of final acceptance. Provide one of each tool per group of elevators. Include solid state or microprocessor diagnostic tools if unavailable on the open market. Provide necessary diagnostic software where the solid state or microprocessor diagnostic tools are available on the open market

1.5.4 Keys for Elevator Key Switches

Provide minimum of twelve keys per unique cylinder used on all key switches for single elevator. If more than one elevator, additional keys not required unless there are additional unique cylinders. Provide keys with

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1.6 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ACTION PLAN

Provide plan of action prepared by the Elevator Specialist to provide emergency and routine maintenance in accordance with paragraph titled NEW INSTALLATION SERVICE. Provide a list of phone numbers, personnel contacts, and all tools to the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PASSENGER ELEVATORS

2.1.1 Basic Requirements

a. Rated Load: as indicated.

b. Rated Speed: as indicated

c. Travel Length: as indicated.

d. Number of Stops: as indicated

e. Number of Hoist Way Openings: as indicated Front; as indicated Rear

f. Car Inside Dimensions: width, depth and height indicated

g. Car Door Opening: width and height indicated.

h. Car Door Types: Single-speed side slide; Single-speed center opening; Two-speed side slide; or Two-speed center opening Horizontal sliding.

2.1.2 Cab Enclosures and Door Finishes

Provide finishes as indicated.

2.2 FREIGHT ELEVATORS

2.2.1 Basic Requirements

a. Rated Load: as indicated.

b. Rated Speed: as indicated.

c. Travel Length: as indicated.

d. Number of Stops: as indicated.

e. Number of Hoist Way Openings: as indicated Front; Rear as indicated

f. Car Inside Dimensions: Width, depth and height as indicated

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g. Hoistway Door Type & Size: Manual or Power Operated Vertical Bip-parting or rising Height and width as indicated.

h. Car Gate Type: manual or power operated Vertical rising as indicated.

i. Loading Type: Class as indicated

2.2.2 Cab Enclosures and Door Frame Finishes

Provide finishes as indicated.

2.3 SPECIAL OPERATION AND CONTROL

Provide all special operations and control systems in accordance with ASME A17.1. Provide special operation key switches with 6 pin cylinder locks with removable cores. Provide a key control lock for each operation system.

2.3.1 Firefighters' Service

Provide equipment and signaling devices. The designated level for Firefighters' key operated switch is the indicated floor.

2.3.2 Smoke Detectors

Provide connections directly to elevator controls which will, when smoke is detected by any smoke detector, actuate Firefighters' Service and send each elevator to the correct floor as required by ASME A17.1. Provide dual-contact smoke detectors located in the elevator lobbies and the elevator machine room. Provide dual-contact smoke detector at top of hoistway.

Include only these smoke detectors with the circuit for elevator controller actuation of Firefighters' Service. In lieu of dual-contact smoke detectors, use an addressable fire alarm system with listed smoke detectors in the above stated locations. Ensure that all smoke detectors are mounted on finished ceiling.

2.3.3 Fire Sprinklers

For each elevator, provide control wiring connecting the flow switch to the shunt trip equipped circuit breaker within the electrical panel serving the main line disconnect. Upon flow of water, equip flow switch to instantaneously send a signal to cause opening of shunt-trip equipped mainline circuit breaker, in compliance with ASME A17.1, Section 2.8.2, and send a signal to fire alarm control panel to indicate water flow condition.

Provide machine room sprinkler flow switch actuation to shunt trip all elevator(s) served by the machine room. Provide hoistway sprinkler flow switch actuation to shunt trip all elevator(s) in the hoistway.

2.3.4 Top-of-Car Operating Device

Provide operating device mounted on or from car crosshead, to permit operation of car at 150 fpm maximum for adjustment, maintenance, testing, and repair. Include integral or remote safety device, continuous pressure "UP" and "DOWN" switches or buttons, emergency stop switch, and inspection switch.

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2.3.5 Hoistway Access Switches

Provide key-operated hoistway access switch to permit limited movement of car at terminal floors for car positioning, operative only when "INSPECTION" switch in car operating panel is in the "INSPECTION" position. Locate switch 6 feet above floor level, within 12 inches of hoistway entrance frame or with only ferrule exposed when located in entrance frame.

2.3.6 Independent Service

Provide exposed key-operated switch in car operating panel to enable independent service and simultaneously disable in-car signals and landing-call responses. Provide indicator lights that automatically illuminate during independent service. If one car is removed from group, provide other car(s) responding to its hall call.

2.3.7 Elevator Operation

2.3.7.1 Single, Two-Stop, Automatic Operation

Provide Single Two-Stop Automatic Operation. Provide illuminating push buttons.

2.3.7.2 Selective Collective Automatic Operation

Provide Selective Collective Automatic Operation. Provide illuminating push buttons.

2.3.7.3 Duplex Selective Collective Automatic Operations

Provide Duplex Selective Collective Automatic Operation. Provide a single push button for terminal landings and dual push buttons, up and down, at intermediate landings. In each car operating panel, provide push buttons numbered to correspond to each landing. If a car is taken out of service, or fails to respond to a landing call within a predetermined adjustable time limit of approximately 40 to 180 seconds, transfer calls to the other elevator functioning as a Selective Collective elevator until the out-of-service car is returned to the system. Provide a push-button riser adjacent to each elevator.

2.3.7.4 Group Automatic Operation

Provide Group Automatic Operation. Provide a single push button for terminal landings and dual push buttons, up and down, at intermediate landings. In each car operating panel, provide push buttons numbered to correspond to each landing. If a car is taken out of service, or fails to respond to a landing call within a predetermined adjustable time limit of approximately 40 to 180 seconds, transfer calls to another car until the out-of-service car is returned to the system. Provide a push-button riser adjacent to each elevator.

2.3.8 Parking Switch

Provide two-position parking switch in car station service cabinet. One position causes car to remain parked at floor landing where last used; other position causes car to park at indicated floor.

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2.3.9 Hospital Emergency Commandeering Service

Provide "ON-OFF" key switch and indicator light at designated landings to cause one elevator to respond directly to the landing activated. Turning switch to "ON" position cancels previously registered "CAR" calls and requires car to bypass hall calls while in route to activated landing. On arrival, car shall remain at landing with hoistway and car doors open for predetermined time to permit car to be placed on emergency service. If the person decides not to use car during predetermined time period, car door closes and car automatically returns to normal service. Provide indicator lights that automatically illuminate during emergency service. Permit Removal of the key only when key is in "OFF" position.

2.4 ELEVATOR DRIVE SYSTEM

Provide hydraulic pump unit, piping, cylinder/plunger assembly, and rated equipment in accordance with ASME A17.1, which will operate at a maximum working pressure of less than 400 psig.

2.4.1 Hydraulic Pump Unit

Provide self-contained unit including oil-hydraulic elevator pump, electric motor, drive assembly, oil strainer in suction line, structural steel outer base with tank and supports, oil-tight drip pan, and inner pump-mounting base. Limit acoustic output of elevator machine to 80 dbA. Provide sound-insulating panels to isolate airborne noise from non oil-immersed pump-motor assembly. Provide ventilation to cool hydraulic pump unit. Finish ferrous surfaces with rust-inhibiting paint. Provide tank capacity for full plunger displacement plus at least 10 gallons.

2.4.2 Hydraulic Controls and Equipment

Provide electrically operated "UP" valve, constant velocity "DOWN" valve, "UP" and "DOWN" leveling valves, "BYPASS UPON STARTING" valve, check valve, vacuum relief valve, automatic shutoff (rupture) valve, safety relief valve, manually operated lowering valve, and scavenger pump unit.

2.4.2.1 Manual Shutoff Valves

Provide 1/4 turn ball valve rated at 300 psi at elevator hydraulic pump suction inlet if pump is mounted outside the oil reservoir and the suction line exits the reservoir below the maximum oil level in the reservoir.

Provide 1/4 turn ball valve rated at 600 psi at elevator pump discharge line in the machine room and in the oil supply line next to and on the pump side of the automatic shutoff valve in the pit.

2.4.2.2 Manual Lowering Valve

Limit car descending speed under manual operation to 20 fpm. Provide rigid plastic red tag for valve identification, inscribed "MANUAL LOWERING VALVE."

2.4.2.3 Pump Discharge Strainer

Provide strainer in pump discharge to prevent foreign materials from entering control system and cylinder-plunger unit (jack).

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2.4.2.4 Muffler

Provide blowout-proof muffler, containing pulsation-absorbing materials in oil line between pump unit and jack.

2.4.2.5 Pressure Switch

Where cylinders are installed with top of cylinder above top of oil reservoir, provide pressure switch in oil line between cylinder and electric lowering valve(s) to prevent operation of lowering valve(s) unless positive pressure exists at top of cylinder.

2.4.2.6 Scavenger Pump Unit

Provide a scavenge oil reservoir, an electrically operated oil transfer pump, scavenge oil lines, a strainer, and pump controls. Connect the scavenge oil reservoir to the elevator cylinder between the plunger packing area and the plunger drip (wiper) ring, to capture the oil leaking by the plunger pressure packing. Provide a vacuum relief valve. Connect the scavenge oil pump suction to the scavenge oil reservoir and the strainer, and the discharge to the elevator oil reservoir. Provide a scavenge oil reservoir level switch to control the scavenge oil pump. Scavenger pump shall operate independently of elevator hydraulic fluid pressure. Provide a manual-reset pit flood switch to prevent pump operation if pit is flooded.

Anchor pump and oil reservoir to the pit floor.

2.4.2.7 Piping and Accessories

Provide ASTM A 53/A 53M or ASTM A 106/A 106M, Schedule 80, black steel piping with ASME B16.9 and ASME B16.11 fittings. Extend Schedule 80 piping from the pump control valve body, inside the pump unit, to the hydraulic cylinder in the hoistway. Provide dielectric union at each end of the "pump to cylinder" oil supply line. Provide hangers or supports for all piping.

Provide welded or threaded forged pipe fittings that are located between the shut off valve and the cylinder inlet.

2.4.2.8 Low Oil Condition

Provide device for each elevator to protect pumping equipment in event oil level is too low. When device is in operation, the pump and motor shall stop, causing car to descend to lowest landing, open car doors and cease elevator operation except for door control circuits. Provide illuminating indicator on machine room control panel to alert upon a low oil condition.

2.4.2.9 Oil Characteristics

a. Viscosity, Saybolt Universal Seconds 145 to 160 at 100 degrees F.

b. Viscosity, Saybolt Universal Seconds 42 to 44 at 210 degrees F.

c. Pour Point, ASTM D 97, -15 degrees F maximum.

d. American Petroleum Institute (API) Gravity 29 to 33 at 60 degrees F.

e. Flash Point, ASTM D 92, 375 degrees F minimum.

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2.4.2.10 Oil Temperature Device

Provide means to maintain oil temperature between 60 and 100 degrees F regardless of ambient temperature.

2.4.3 Cylinder-Plunger Unit

Provide a direct or indirect plunger type hydraulic elevator. Provide a plunger of single-piece seamless steel construction. Provide stop plate or ring welded to bottom of the plunger. Provide packing and wiper (drip) ring with outlet for connection to the scavenge oil reservoir to collect leakage oil from cylinder for either inspecting for contamination or returning to tank. Use only standard packing glands with bolts that compress packing.

Provide threaded 1/4 inch bleeder valve at top of cylinder just below packing gland. Telescopic cylinder-plunger units are not acceptable.

2.4.4 Cylinder Protection

Protect the cylinder with a pipe-manufacturer applied "Applied Extruded Coating." Include the following steps as a minimum for the AEC coating application process: blast clean the bare pipe exterior surfaces to white metal, apply a minimum of 0.010 inch undercoating of heated butyl rubber adhesive; and apply a minimum of 0.040 inch thickness overcoating of polyethylene, hot extruded over the undercoating. Free the overcoating of surface blemishes, cracks, voids, and contamination from foreign substances.

Provide field pipe joints and coating repairs with field applied coatings covered with heat-shrinkable pipe sleeves, following the cylinder manufacturer's instructions. Protect the AEC coating from damage until the cylinder is set into the cylinder well, plumbed, and aligned.

2.4.5 Automatic Shutoff Valve

Provide automatic shut-off valve in oil supply line as close to cylinder inlet as possible. Provide threaded pipe connections to the valve. When there is ten percent drop in NO-LOAD operating pressure, activate the automatic shut-off valve. When activated, the device must immediately stop descent of the elevator and hold the elevator until lowered by use of the manual lowering feature of the valve. Configure the manual lowering feature of the automatic shut-off valve to limit the descending speed of the elevator to 20 fpm. Provide exposed adjustments of the automatic shut-off valve with means of adjustment sealed by certified elevator inspector after being set to correct position and tested in accordance with Paragraph Automatic Shutoff Valve Tests.

2.4.6 Cylinder Well System

The cylinder well system consists of a well casing and a liner.

2.4.6.1 Well Casing

Drill well for hydraulic cylinder, providing adequate depth, as indicated.

Line well with steel casing with minimum wall thickness of 0.25 inch, and minimum inside diameter of not less than 5 inch larger than PVC liner maximum outside diameter, including cap and couplings. Close bottom of well casing with steel plate at least twice as thick as casing wall thickness, welded continuously all around, prior to insertion into well, or close well

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2.4.6.2 PVC Liner

Provide Schedule 80 PVC pipe liner with bottom cap and couplings; joints sealed watertight using PVC pipe manufacturer's recommended adhesive or heat welding methods. Liner inside diameter not less than 3 inch larger than elevator cylinder maximum outside diameter. Set PVC liner into well casing, centered and plumb. Securely locate PVC liner bottom end within well casing with fine, dry, salt free sand.

2.4.6.3 Pressure Test

Install pressure test cap onto PVC liner, equipped with at least: safety relief valve set to relieve at 30 psig; 4.5 inch diameter dial pressure gage scaled for 0 to 100 psig and calibrated to 0.5 percent accuracy; and an air pressure admission throttling and shutoff valve. Perform air pressure test by slowly admitting dry compressed air to pressurize PVC liner to 30 psig.

Shut off air supply at throttle/shutoff valve, disconnect compressed air source, observe and record air pressure in PVC liner every 5 minutes for not less than 30 minutes. Do not allow liner to drop in air pressure in excess of 0.5 psig over the 30 minute test period. Perform test in presence of the Elevator Inspector. Upon satisfactory completion of pressure test, remove test cap and dry interior of PVC liner. Upon failure of test, remove, repair, reinstall, and retest PVC liner until satisfactory. For safety, perform the pressure test only when the liner is fully inserted in the well casing and well.

2.4.6.4 Cylinder Installation

Remove surface moisture from inside of liner by wiping with dry cloth or purging with warm dry air prior to installing elevator cylinder. Install cylinder. Provide elevator manufacturer's recommended supports under cylinder head and attach cylinder head supports to cylinder and pit support channels in accordance with elevator manufacturer's instructions. Set cylinder into the pit. Plumb cylinder using "Spider-Bob" method.

2.4.6.5 Casing Fill

Following cylinder installation, fill the space between PVC liner and steel casing with fine, dry, salt-free sand in 24 inch lifts with tamping between each lift. Continue filling with sand up to the level at the pit floor seal.

2.4.6.6 Liner Inspection and Test Tube

Provide a 3/4 inch PVC test tube with strainer located within 6 inch of bottom of liner. Exclude sand from strainer and admit air, water or oil.

Provide top of test tube with removable cap to exclude foreign matter.

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2.4.6.7 Cylinder Bottom Location Fill

At the option of the Contractor, clean dry sand may be used up to and not more than 24 inch above the bottom of the cylinder, to stabilize the cylinder. Empty the remainder of the liner.

2.4.6.8 Seal

Seal gap between cylinder and PVC liner and gap between liner and well casing with foam insert strong enough to retain and support final grouting.

Provide 3000 psi grout to a minimum of 4 inch thickness and level top of final grouting with pit floor.

2.4.6.9 Containment

Protect exposed portions of hydraulic elevator oil supply line that are installed below ground, including portions encapsulated in concrete, or covered by construction, with continuous Schedule 80 PVC containment system, extending from machine room to elevator cylinder head connection. Coat and wrap line similar to elevator cylinder. Cap and seal containment system annular space.

2.4.7 Motors

Provide NEMA MG 1 induction motors with squirrel cage, motors with drip-proof enclosure, continuous rated, maximum 1800 rpm, and Class F insulation rated at 120 starts per hour.

2.4.7.1 Insulation Resistance and Motor Nameplate Data

Provide minimum of one megohm insulation resistance between conductors and motor frame. Provide motor nameplate listing rated wattage (horsepower), speed, and ampere, permanently mounted in position visible to viewer without use of special tools, such as a mirror. Provide motor and pump data on the outside of machine frame.

2.4.7.2 Maximum Allowable Motor Amperage

Do not exceed its own nameplate amperage when the motor is running and the elevator is lifting rated load at rated speed.

2.5 CONTROL EQUIPMENT

NFPA 70 and ASME A17.1, Section 3.26. Provide elevator motor controller of magnetic reduced-voltage resistance or wye-delta start with overload relays in each line and reverse phase relay. Provide controls for starting, stopping, and speed of elevator and to give specified operation. Enclose control equipment in factory-primed and baked-enamel coated sheet-metal cabinets with removable or hinged doors and ventilation louvers.

2.5.1 Logic Control

Provide solid-state microprocessor controller to enable programmable control of call allocation, logic functions, door control, speed sensing and car position. Provide a method of reprogramming adjustable parameters of computerized controls. Store all programming in non-volatile memory. The microprocessor control system is acceptable only if hardware and software

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For the repair of microprocessor control system, provide maintenance tools, supporting computer software, and software documentation required for complete maintenance of elevator system including diagnostics and adjustments. Tools may be hand held or built into control system. Provide tools which do not require recharging to maintain their memory or authorization for use. Do not use software which requires periodic reprogramming, or reauthorization. Store programs in non-volatile memory.

Tools and software may be factory programmed to operate only with this project's identification serial number.

2.5.2 Self-Leveling and Anti-Creep Device

Provide each elevator with two-way, automatic self-leveling device that brings car floor to within 1/4 inch of level with floor landing regardless of load, position of hoistway door, or direction of travel.

2.6 OPERATING PANELS, SIGNAL FIXTURES, AND COMMUNICATIONS CABINETS

2.6.1 Capacity and Data Plates

Attach faceplates with spanner security screws. On car panel, provide stainless steel capacity and data plates, with name of elevator manufacturer.

2.6.2 Car and Hall Buttons

Provide recessed tamper-proof push buttons of minimum 3/4 inch size satin-finish stainless steel, with illuminating jewel center.

2.6.3 Hall Station Door Operating Buttons

Identical in size and design to hall call buttons, but not illuminating.

2.6.4 Passenger Car-Operating Panel

Provide each car with one car operating panel that contains operation controls and communication devices. Provide exposed, flush mounted buttons for the controls that must be passenger accessible. Provide service cabinet or keyed switches for those switches that should not be passenger accessible. Allow maximum 48 inch height between car floor and center line of top operating buttons. Allow 35 inch height between car floor and center line of bottom button. Use engraving and backfilling or photo etching for button and switch designations. Do not use attached signs.

2.7 PASSENGER CONTROLS

2.7.1 Passenger Car-Operating Panel

a. Illuminating operating call buttons identified to correspond to landings served by elevator car. For two openings at a floor, provide two buttons, marked "FRONT" and "REAR" above buttons.

b. "DOOR OPEN" and "DOOR CLOSE" buttons.

c. Keyed "STOP" switch in accordance with ASME A17.1, rule 2.26.2.

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d. "ALARM" button in compliance with UFAS, ADA, and ASME A17.1, Rule 2.27.1. Furnish a red alarm button with engraved legend "ALARM." Allow alarm button to illuminate when pushed. Locate "ALARM" button at panel bottom.

e. "FIRE DEPARTMENT" key switch, with "OFF-HOLD-ON" positions, in that order with key to be removable in all positions. Provide fire sign or jewel, and audible signal device, in accordance with ASME A17.1 Section 2.27.3. Both visual and audible signals are activated when Phase I key switch in hall is activated or when smoke detector activates return of elevator(s) to main fire response floor. Keep visual and audible signal activated until car has reached main or designated alternate fire response floor. Upon arrival at fire response floor visual signal remains illuminated and audible signal becomes silent.

f. Emergency two-way communication. Provide momentary pressure, single illuminating pushbutton operated communication device that complies with ASME A17.1, UFAS, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

g. Key-operated on-off "HOSPITAL EMERGENCY COMMANDEERING SERVICE" switch.

h. Sound-actuated firefighter phone jack.

2.7.1.1 Service Controls

a. Inspection switch that transfers car control to top-of-car inspection operating controls and prevents car operation from in-car control panel.

b. Independent service switch.

c. Two car light switches, one for light in car and one for lights on top and bottom of car frame.

d. Fan switch, two-speed.

e. 120-volt ac 60 Hz single-phase duplex electrical outlet of ground-fault-circuit-interrupt (GFCI) design.

f. Device for communication between car and elevator machine room.

g. Parking switch.

2.7.1.2 Certificate Window

Provide 4 inch high by 6 inch wide certificate window in car operating panel for elevator inspection certificate.

2.7.2 Freight Car-Operating Panel

Provide 1/8 inch thick stainless steel face plate with edges relieved.

Provide a car operating panel (COP) for each car at each car entrance.

Provide exposed, flush mounted buttons for the controls that must be

SECTION 14 24 00 Page 16 passenger accessible. Provide service cabinet or keyed switches for those controls that should not be passenger accessible. Allow maximum 48 inch height between car floor and center line of top operating button. Allow 35 inch height between car floor and center line of bottom button. Use engraving and backfilling or photo etching for button and switch designations. Do not use attached signs.

2.7.2.1 Passenger Controls

a. Illuminating operating call buttons identified to correspond to landings served by elevator car. For two openings at a floor, provide two buttons marked "FRONT" and "REAR" above buttons.

b. Manual "STOP" switch.

c. "ALARM" button in compliance with UFAS, ADA, and ASME A17.1, Section 2.27.1. Furnish a red alarm button with engraved legend "ALARM". Allow alarm button to illuminate when pushed. Locate "ALARM" button at panel bottom.

d. "FIRE DEPARTMENT" key switch, with "OFF-HOLD-ON" positions, in that order with key removable in all positions. Provide fire sign or jewel and audible signal device. Both visual and audible signals are activated when Phase I key switch in hall is activated or when smoke detector activates return of elevator(s) to main fire response floor. Keep visual and audible signal activated until car has reached designated or alternate fire response floor. Upon arrival at fire response floor visual signal remains illuminated and audible signal becomes silent.

e. Emergency two-way communication. Provide momentary pressure, single illuminating pushbutton operated communication device that complies with ASME A17.1, UFAS, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

f. Key-operated on-off "HOSPITAL EMERGENCY COMMANDEERING SERVICE

SWITCH".

g. Sound-actuated firefighter phone jack.

2.7.2.2 Service Controls

a. Inspection switch that transfers car control to top-of-car inspection operating controls and prevents car operation from in-car control panel.

b. Independent service switch.

c. Two car light switches, one for light in car and one for lights on top and bottom of car frame.

d. Fan switch, two-speed.

e. 120-volt ac 60 Hz single-phase duplex electrical outlet of ground-fault-circuit-interrupt (GFCI) design.

f. Communication device between car and elevator machine room.

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g. Parking switch.

2.7.2.3 Certificate Window

Provide 4 by 6 inches, certificate window in car operating panel for elevator inspection certificate.

2.7.3 Semi-Selective Door Operation

For elevator with rear opening at elevations that differ from front opening, provide semi-selective door operation so that only car door or gate opposite hoistway door opens when car stops.

2.7.4 Full-Selective Door Operation

For elevator with one or more rear openings at same level as front opening, provide full-selective operation with car and door operating buttons clearly marked for front and rear openings, front and rear car button for each such floor, and front and rear "DOOR OPEN" and "DOOR CLOSE" buttons. Only door for which button was operated opens or closes.

2.7.5 Switches and Devices

Provide elevator manufacturer's standard grade for switches and devices on car operating panel. Legibly and indelibly identify each device and its operating positions. Locate car dispatching buttons in identical positions in car operating panels for corresponding floors.

2.7.6 In-Car Position and Direction Indicator and Signal

Include in-car direction indicator in the in-car position indicator fixture.

2.7.6.1 In-Car Position Indicator and Signal

Provide horizontal electrical or electronic digital position indicator located minimum of 84 inch above car floor. Arrange indicator to show floor position of car in hoistway and its traveling direction. Indicate position by illuminating of numeral or letter corresponding to landing at which car is passing or stopping. Provide audible signal to alert passenger that elevator is passing or stopping at a floor. Provide audible signals exceeding ambient noise level by at least 20 dbA with frequency not higher than 1500 Hz.

2.7.6.2 In-Car Direction Indicator and Signal

Provide visual and audible car direction indicators in car, indicating car traveling direction. For visual directional signal, provide arrow of minimum 2-1/2 inch in size. Use equilateral triangles for arrows, green for upward direction and red for downward direction. Provide audible signal that sounds once for upward direction and twice for downward direction.

2.7.7 Landing Position and Direction Indicator and Signal

Provide a single fixture containing the landing position and direction indicator.

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2.7.7.1 Landing Position Indicator and Signal

Provide an electrical or electronic digital position indicator similar to the car position indicator. Arrange position indicator in wall horizontally above the door frame or vertically at the side of the door frame.

Indicators to show floor position of car in hoistway. Indicate position by illumination of numeral or letter corresponding to landing at which car is passing or stopping.

2.7.7.2 Landing Direction Indicator and Signal

Provide landing direction indicator with visual and audible signal devices.

Provide single direction indicator at terminal floors; "UP" and "DOWN" direction indicator at intermediate floors. Provide equilateral triangles minimum 2-1/2 inch in size, green for upward direction and red for downward direction. Provide electronic audible device that sounds once for upward direction and twice for downward direction. Provide audible signals exceeding ambient noise level by at least 20 decibels with frequency not higher than 1500 Hz.

2.8 HOISTWAY AND CAR EQUIPMENT

2.8.1 Guide Rails and Fastenings

Paint rail shanks with one coat black enamel. Only T-section type rail is acceptable.

2.8.2 Car Buffers

Provide buffer data plate on each buffer.

2.8.3 Pit Equipment

2.8.3.1 Pit "STOP" Switch

Provide push/pull type pit "STOP" switch for stopping elevator motor, independent of regular operating device. Locate on same side of hoistway as ladder.

2.8.3.2 Ladders

Provide galvanized steel ladder conforming to 29 CFR 1910.27 with minimum 7 inch distance between rung and wall. Locate ladder on hoistway side wall closest to hoistway door opening.

2.8.3.3 Lighting of Pits

Locate pit light not less than 6 feet above pit floor. Locate switch on same side of hoistway as ladder. Provide GFCI duplex receptacle in each pit.

2.9 TERMINAL STOPPING DEVICES

Provide each elevator with a terminal stopping device.

2.9.1 Wiring and Traveling Cables

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Suspend traveling cables by means of self-tightening webbed devices.

2.9.2 Emergency Signaling Device

Provide audible signaling device, operable from Car Operating Panel button marked "ALARM". Mount the audible signaling device in hoistway. In addition, for freight elevators, operation of the EMERGENCY STOP button must sound an audible signaling device.

2.10 PASSENGER CAR AND HOISTWAY DOOR ACCESSORIES

ASME A17.1, Sections 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, and 3. Provide infra-red curtain unit (ICU) with multiple infra-red beams that protect to the full height of the door opening. Extend minimum coverage from 2 inches off the floor to 70 inch above floor level. Door operation must meet the requirements of ASME A17.1 Rule 2.27.1 and 2.13.5. Provide high-speed electric operator, safety interlocks for car and hoistway doors, and electric safety contact to prevent car operation unless doors are closed.

2.11 PASSENGER ELEVATOR GUIDES, FRAME, PLATFORM, AND ENCLOSURE

2.11.1 Roller Guides

Provide roller guide assemblies in adjustable mountings on each side of car in accurate alignment at top and bottom of car frame.

2.11.2 Car Enclosure, Car Door, and Car Illumination

Provide natural and forced ventilation, stainless steel hooks, with fire retardant pads.

2.11.2.1 Car Shell, Return Panels, Entrance Columns, Cove Base, and Transom

Provide 14 gauge minimum non perforated steel. Apply sound-deadening mastic on all exterior components.

2.11.2.2 Car Top

Provide reinforced 12 gauge minimum steel with hinged emergency exit openable by hand from car top only. Provide electrical contact which prevents operation of elevator when emergency exit is open. Provide sound-deadening mastic on all exterior components.

2.11.2.3 Car Door

Provide 16 gauge minimum steel, sandwich construction without binder angles.

Provide a minimum of 2 door guide assembles per door panel, one guide at leading and one at trailing door edge with guides in the sill groove their entire length of travel.

2.11.2.4 Car Entrance Sill

Provide one piece cast white bronze or nickel silver entrance sill. Set sills level and flush with floor finish. Use same material for hoistway and car entrance sills.

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2.11.2.5 Carpet

Unless otherwise specified, install carpet in the elevator.

2.12 PASSENGER ELEVATOR HOISTWAY DOORS AND ENTRANCES

Provide hoistway entrance assemblies which have a minimum 1-1/2 hour fire rating.

2.12.1 Hoistway Entrance Frames

Frame of 14 gauge thick stainless steel or prefinished carbon sheet steel.

Solidly grout uprights of entrances to height of 5 feet.

2.12.2 Hoistway Entrance Sills

Provide one-piece cast solid white bronze or nickel silver entrance sills.

After sill is set level and flush with finished floor height, solidly grout under full length of sill. Use same material for hoistway and car door sills.

2.12.3 Hoistway Entrance Doors

Provide hoistway entrance door constructed with hollow metal non-vision construction with flush surfaces on car and landing sides. Provide a minimum of 2 door guide assembles per door panel, one guide at leading edge and one at trailing door edge with guides in the sill groove the entire length of travel.

2.12.4 Entrance Fascias and Dust Covers

Provide sheet metal hoistway door track dust covers at each landing. Dust covers must cover door locks and door roller tracks and extend the full width of the door track and associated hardware.

2.12.5 Hoistway Ventilation

Provide hoistway ventilation directly to outside air by fixed louver through side wall of hoistway at top of hoistway. The net size of the louver shall be a minimum of 3.5 percent of the cross section of hoistway.

2.13 FREIGHT ELEVATOR GUIDE SHOES, PLATFORM, AND ENCLOSURE

2.13.1 Roller Guides

Provide roller guide assemblies in adjustable mounting on each side of car in accurate alignment at top and bottom of car frame.

2.13.2 Car Enclosure

Complete with two-section or vertical rising (as indicated) gate, power gate operator, emergency exit, emergency light, and lighting fixtures.