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Page 1 Trimline Car and Sling...
Page 2 Every attempt has been made to ensure that this documentation is as accurate and up-to-date as possible. However, Vertical Express assumes no liability for consequences, directly or indirectly, resulting from any error or omission. The material contained herein is subject to revision. Please report any problems with this manual to Vertical Express, P.O.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Trimline Car and Sling Contents Safety Precautions ..............3 Terms in This Manual .
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Page 5: Safety Precautions
Trimline Car and Sling Safety Precautions Safety Precautions IMPORTANT! Read this page before any work is performed on elevator equipment. The procedures contained in this manual are intended for the use of qualified elevator personnel. In the interest of your personal safety and the safety of others, do not attempt any procedure that you are not qualified to perform.
Page 6: Mechanical Safety
Unless otherwise directed, always Turn OFF, Lock, and Tag out the mainline disconnect to remove power from elevator equipment. Before proceeding, confirm that the equipment is de-energized Vertical Express Employees’ Safety and Accident Prevention Program with a volt meter. Refer to the Manual for the required procedure.
Page 7: Handling
• “Peanuts” and styrofoam are unacceptable packing materials. Note: Refer to the Vertical Express Replacement Parts Catalog to order extra static bags and shipping cartons for each card. Failure to adhere to the above guidelines will VOID the card warranty!
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Page 9: Overview
® The Trimline Elevator is designed to meet EN81 standards. This is a list of major Trimline Elevator components, functional descriptions, and an overview of some critical adjustments and maintenance information. See Figure 1 on page 8. • Brace Rods - The rods that support and connect the corners of the platform to the stiles. They help hold the platform level, and are attached to the platform by means of an isolation mount.
Page 10 (continued) Crosshead Channel Hitch Plate Assembly Roller Guide Mount Assembly Governor Rope Stile Bracket Formed Stile Brace Rods Platform Safety Channel Platform Isolation Pads Stile Isolation Pad and Bracket Retainer Figure 1 - Trimline Assembly Printed in USA January, 2012...
Page 11: Installation
Trimline Car and Sling Installation Installation Car Assembly Take precautions when lifting to avoid damage to the crosshead. Car Sling 1. Position safety channels on a level supporting surface at the bottom landing. 2. Center the two safety assemblies on the rails.
Page 12: Isolation
Installation Trimline Car and Sling Installation (continued) Isolation Stiles Note: For an overview diagram, see Figure 4 on page 11. 1. Place the stile isolation pads on the bracket retainers. 2. Keep the brackets tight against the stiles, and bolt the bracket retainer to the side member of the platform.
Page 13 Trimline Car and Sling Installation Isolation Installation (continued) See Detail A See Detail A Left Front Quadrant Right Front Quadrant Boom Brace (Use in Left or Right Quadrant) Boom Brace See Detail C See Detail D See Detail B See Detail B...
Page 14 Installation Trimline Car and Sling Installation Brace Rods - See Figure 5 for the following steps. (continued) 1. Bolt the brace rod clips to the platform side members. 2. Slide the brace rod through the brace rod clip. 3. Bolt the brace rod to the stile.
Page 15 Trimline Car and Sling Installation Installation 4. Place the isolation pads on the front and rear safety channels under each joist, including the (continued) side members according to the chart in Figure 8 on page 14. See Figure 7 on page 14 for pad orientation.
Page 16 Installation Trimline Car and Sling Installation (continued) Platform Sub-Floor Platform Sub-Floor Platform Isolation Pads Platform Joist Platform Joist Platform Isolation Pads Safety Safety Channel Channel SECTION A - A Platform Joist Platform Isolation Safety Pads Channel Figure 7 - Platform Isolation Position the red pads on both outer sides of the platform.
Page 17: Toe Guard Installation
Trimline Car and Sling Installation Installation (continued) Toe Guard Installation Rigid Toe Guard 1. Use the 3/8” x 3/4” bolts and nuts to mount the toe guard to the platform. 2. Use locations “A” for right and left hand doors, or locations “B” for center opening doors, and mount the bottom of the braces to the toe guard.
Page 18 Installation Trimline Car and Sling Retractable Toe 9. Adjust the strike plate for 1/4” clearance above the pit floor, and level it with respect to the toe Guard Installation guard. (continued) 10. To obtain proper operation, the strike plate must be square with the toe guard and make uni- form contact across the entire width of the toe guard.
Page 19: Compensation Chain Sheave Installation
Trimline Car and Sling Compensation Chain Sheave Installation Compensation Chain Sheave Installation Tie Off Channel 1. Use the platform clips to mount the chain tie-off channel to the platform joist. Installation 2. Adjust the channel location to align the end set of U-bolt holes directly above where the chain will hang.
Page 20 Compensation Chain Sheave Installation Trimline Car and Sling Compensation Chain Sheave Installation (continued) U-Bolt S-Hook Chain Jacketed Tie-off Compensating Channel Chain Stainless Steel Mesh Cable Grip Electrical Tape 24” - 36” Figure 12 - Typical Car Connection Chain Installation: Counterweight When moving the car, carefully feed the chain so as not to twist or kink the chain.
Page 21 Trimline Car and Sling Compensation Chain Sheave Installation Compensation Chain Sheave Installation Natural Loop Diameter (continued) It is important that the compensating chain hangs in a way which retains the natural loop diameter. This diameter varies with the size of the chain.
Page 22 Compensation Chain Sheave Installation Trimline Car and Sling Compensation Chain Sheave Installation Chain Guide Sheave Installation (continued) On jobs where it is impossible to have a natural curve, a guide sheave is installed. 1. Mount the counterweight rail tie bracket to the counterweight rails. Ensure that it is level.
Page 23: Maintenance
Trimline Car and Sling Maintenance Chain Guide Sheave 6. Swing the sheave strap back into place on the sheave shaft and threaded rod. Installation (continued) 7. Replace and tighten the two 1/2” nuts. 8. Reinstall the 1/2” lower bolt into the chain sheave mounting bracket.
Page 24 Maintenance Trimline Car and Sling Chain Guide Sheave Installation (continued) Counterweight 40” Max. Counter- weight Rail Compensating Chain Sheave Assembly Tie Down Spring Bottom of Sheave Bottom 15” Max. of Car 7” - 10” 8” Min. Compressed Buffer Pit Floor...
Page 25: Replacement Parts
Trimline Car and Sling Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Platform Side Member Platform Sub-Floor Safety Channel Platform ITEM PRINT NO. DESCRIPTION 277AY1 Weldment, Clip, Brace Rod 711CE1 Retainer Clip, Isolation, Brace Rod 534AN1 Isolation, Brace Rod, Neoprene 534AP1 Isolation Pad, Platform (under 4000 lbs. capacity) 534AP2 Isolation Pad, Platform (over 4000 lbs.
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Page 28 P.O. Box 2019 Memphis, TN 38101 Tel: (866) 448-3789 (toll-free) Fax: (901) 261-1807 www.verticalxpress.com All illustrations and specifications are based on information in effect at the time of publication approval. Vertical Express reserves the right to change specification or designs and to discontinue items without prior notification or obligation. v.Y.m. Copyright © 2012 Vertical Express Elevator...