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Fox Valley Elevator F114 Owner's Manual

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Hydraulic
Residential
Elevator
Series: F114, F116
1726 North Ballard Road, Suite 1 • Appleton, WI 54911
Phone 920-991-9082 • Fax 920-991-9087
Technical Support 855-804-5774
PMQ0008-M
11 APR 2022

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  • Page 1 Hydraulic Residential Elevator Series: F114, F116 1726 North Ballard Road, Suite 1 • Appleton, WI 54911 Phone 920-991-9082 • Fax 920-991-9087 Technical Support 855-804-5774 PMQ0008-M 11 APR 2022...
  • Page 2 HYDRAULIC ELEVATOR OWNER’S GUIDE...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    This Owner’s Guide should be reviewed periodically and saved for future reference. Members Of: Fox Valley Elevator, is a proud member of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, The National Association Elevators Contractors, The Canadian Elevator Contractor Association, The Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Association. These symbols assures you of our commitment to high quality and accessibility to everyone.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Your dealer will instruct you on the proper and safe operation of your Fox Valley Elevator. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS OWNER’S GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR NEW ELEVATOR. Your elevator was designed for years of dependable service. However, as with all electrical and mechanical equipment, proper operation and periodic maintenance is absolutely required.

  • Page 5: Important Operating Note

    Important Operating Notes Designates a condition where failure to follow instructions or heed warning could result in serious personal injury or death. When you see this symbol HEED IT’S MESSAGE. Anyone using this elevator must be trained on it’s proper use and have read this owner’s guide. Always verify the elevator has properly leveled at the landing (to avoid tripping or falling) before entering or exiting the car.

  • Page 6: Safety Features & Assumption Of Risk

    Misuse, deliberate or otherwise, voids all warranties... written or expressed! Fox Valley Elevator is NOT responsible for any injury or death resulting from product modifi cation, additions or other changes which take place after the product has left the manufacturer’s plant.

  • Page 7: Basic Elevator Operating Instructions

    Note: The descriptions and specifi cations contained in this guide were in eff ect at the time the guide was approved for printing. Fox Valley Elevator reserves the right to discontinue models without notice and without incurring obligation. The equipment described within this guide may not be identifi ed as either standard or optional and the various illustrations may not all be applicable to your particular unit.

  • Page 8: Descriptive Features

    Descriptive Features It is important that you familiarize yourself with the features of your new FVE before using. Hall Station Hall Station should be located near the hoistway door. • Car Call Button - Press this button to call the car to your fl oor. The button will illuminate while the elevator is in motion or to unlock the hoistway door if the elevator is already at the fl oor.
  • Page 9 Telephone Jack • Telephone Jack. Fox Valley Elevator, Elevators are equipped with a telephone jack. Some elevators are equipped with an optional fl ush mount telephone box (shown here) or a fl ush mount telephone keypad or integrated into the...
  • Page 10 Descriptive Features Continued... Automatic Gate Operator Automatically opens and closes the accordion car gate of the elevator. This option is only available with accordion gates. • Convenience. One less step to remember during the operation of your new elevator. • Hands Free. Very helpful for those with limited mobility and strength. •...

  • Page 11: Basic Troubleshooting

    Basic Troubleshooting Before Calling for Service... Verify the elevator has power. If you open the hoistway door and do not open the gate the elevator will not respond to calls. Check the red emergency knob on car operating panel by pushing and then pulling the knob back into proper running position.

  • Page 12: Emergency Procedures

    Emergency Procedures Emergency Battery Lowering of Car In the case of a power failure, the battery backup allows the elevator’s occupant(s) to travel to any chosen fl oor below the elevators current position. Select the desired fl oor by pushing the appropriate fl oor button after 7 seconds.
  • Page 13 Emergency Procedures Continued... Manually Raising the Elevator Car SEVERE INJURY COULD RESULT IF THE ELEVATOR SHOULD START UP OR ENERGIZE IN THE MIDDLE OF AN EMERGENCY EXTRACTION Push the Alarm Button to alert others in home that you’re in need of help. Stay calm and call for help on the telephone.
  • Page 14 Emergency Procedures Continued... Emergency Opening of the Hoistway Door from Outside the Elevator The procedure for releasing the interlock will depend on which type of interlock is used with the elevator. All interlocks are designed to be opened from outside of the hoistway door. To open the hoistway door FVE recommends the following procedure: If you open the hoistway door and do not open the gate the elevator will not respond to calls.
  • Page 15 Emergency Procedures Continued... Emergency Opening of the Hoistway Door from Outside the Elevator The procedure for releasing the interlock will depend on which type of interlock is used with the elevator. All interlocks are designed to be opened from outside of the hoistway door. To open the hoistway door FVE recommends the following procedure: If you open the hoistway door and do not open the gate the elevator will not respond to calls.
  • Page 16 Emergency Procedures Continued... Emergency Opening of the Hoistway Door from Within the Elevator Use the phone to call for help before attempting to open the hoistway door from within the elevator. Push the Alarm Button to alert others. Be sure to push the Emergency Stop Knob. Severe injury could result if the elevator should start up in the middle of an emergency extraction.

  • Page 17: Description Of Programs

    Description of Elevator Programs Automatic Elevator Program Automatic elevator operation is a program which operates the elevator automatically. This allows use without operating electric switches, and is an built in program. How does the Automatic Elevator Program work? When the Automatic Elevator Program is turned “ON”, the elevator will stop automatically at every fl oor allowing people to step in and out without having to press any buttons.
  • Page 18 Description of Elevator Programs Continued... Turn the Automatic Elevator Program “ON”. 1. Ride the elevator to the top fl oor that you want the elevator to circulate to in the program loop. For Example: GATE WILL CYCLE OPEN AND ELEVATOR CAR TRAVELS CLOSE TWICE PER FLOOR BETWEEN FLOORS If you have a 3 stop...
  • Page 19 Description of Elevator Programs Continued... Automatic Homing Feature After a time of 30 minutes with no fl oor calls this feature allows the elevator to home to a fl oor of your choice. All gates and doors are required to be in the fully closed position for the timer to begin counting.
  • Page 20 Description of Elevator Programs Continued... Exercise Program The exercise program is a maintenance feature for residents that leave for an extended time or rarely use their elevator. This will help to keep the hydraulic system lubricated and prevent seals from drying out. This is achieved by cycling the elevator between the fi rst two fl oors every two weeks.
  • Page 21 Description of Elevator Programs Continued... EMI TIMEOUT TIMER Electromechanical Interlock (Pot 1) Timer EMI (Pot 1) “On” and “Off ” The interlock timer is an adjustable Light timer that controls the time period Switch on 10 SEC 120 SEC that an Electromechanical Interlock the Car (EMI) will remain unlocked allowing Operating...
  • Page 22 Description of Elevator Programs Continued... “Door Fault” Light and Resetting the Elevator (Per State Requirement) The elevator controller will monitor the door closed and door locked circuit of the hoistway door interlocks on all fl oor landings. If the elevator detects the door closed circuit opens when the elevator is not within the landing zone it will disable the power to the driving machine.

  • Page 23: Limited Warranty

    (90) days commencing on the date of shipment from Fox Valley Elevator’s factory. Warranty claims must be received by Fox Valley Elevator in writing at the below address within the warranty period otherwise the claim is waived. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL END USER AT THE ORGINAL INSTALLATION LOCATION AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE.
  • Page 24 This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY FOX VALLEY ELEVATOR AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE.

  • Page 25: Is My Elevator Safe? True Or False Form

    IS MY ELEVATOR SAFE? Are ALL of the following statements about your elevator TRUE? Check Saftey Features True/ False • I cannot open any of the hoistway doors unless the elevator is at T or F that fl oor landing. •...
  • Page 26 IS MY ELEVATOR SAFE? Are ALL of the following statements about your elevator TRUE? Check Installation True/ False • My elevator has been installed and serviced by a T or F factory trained technician. My elevator hoistway is fully enclosed. T or F •...
  • Page 27 IS MY ELEVATOR SAFE? Are ALL of the following statements about your elevator TRUE? Check Maintenance True/ False • I have hired someone to maintain my elevator to manufacture T or F recommended factory specifi ca ons. My elevator machine room is clu er free, pest free and well T or F •...

  • Page 28: Your Elevator 101

    Your Elevator 101 Emergency Light The emergency light illuminates if the Hall Station “Calling the Elevator” or Call Button power goes out. Pressing the call button in the hallway Access Door Floor Landing Buttons will “call the elevator” to you. By pressing the fl oor landing buttons on the C.O.P.

  • Page 29: Notes

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  • Page 30 HYDRAULIC ELEVATOR OWNER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 31 HYDRAULIC ELEVATOR OWNER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 32 1726 North Ballard Road, Suite 1 • Appleton, WI 54911-2404 PM0008-M Phone 920-991-9082 • www.foxvalleyelevator.com 11 APR 2022...

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