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  • Page 1 Victorian Outdoor Elevator Installation Guide Please read this installation guide carefully to ensure correct installation of your Victorian Outdoor Elevator.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Disclaimers and Important Information ..........................Before you Get Started - Checklist ............................Installing Your Victorian Outdoor Elevator ........................... Step 1: Unboxing ................................Step 2: Install Upper Support Brace ..........................Step 3: Install Rail Support Brackets ..........................Step 4: Position and Align Sill Plate and Car Sling .......................
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Step 23: Install Upper Landing Gate ..........................Step 24: Wire Upper Landing Call Station and Interlock .................... Cab Assembly ....................................Step 1: Install the Floor on the Car Sling ........................Step 2: Install the COP Wall ............................. Step 3: Install the Opposite Wall .............................

  • Page 4: Disclaimers And Important Information

    Disclaimers and Important Information AmeriGlide shall not be held responsible or liable for any personal injury or property damage caused by or resulting from inappropriate operation of original product or of a product that has been modified or altered from the original design. No person or company is authorized to change the Victorian Outdoor Elevator design without authorization and the express written consent of AmeriGlide.
  • Page 5 Important for the Installer The Victorian Outdoor Elevator shall be installed and serviced by an authorized AmeriGlide dealer only. The authorized dealer should refer to this guide for installation and servicing. For maintenance, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 6 Site Requirements The Victorian Outdoor Elevator must only be installed on an approved pad or floor that has adequate drainage and meets local codes, standards and regulations. In addition, there must be adequate lighting and sufficient headroom above the lift. Please refer to and verify with the Technical Drawings before beginning the install.
  • Page 7 • Check and verify for applicable local codes and regulations. Failure to comply the these Installation Safety Instructions could render the AmeriGlide NOTE Limited Warranty null and void. If you have any question or concerns that are not covered in this installation guide, please contact your dealer immediately.

  • Page 8: Before You Get Started - Checklist

    1. Understand your client’s intended use of the lift. 2. Determine the local code and regulations requirements. 3. Upon receipt of the Victorian Outdoor Elevator, verify the lift for shipping damage immediately. Report any discrepancies or damage claims to your dealer.

  • Page 9: Installing Your Victorian Outdoor Elevator

    Installing the Victorian Outdoor Elevator Step 1: Unboxing • Remove box cover. • Inspect for damage (ie. take damaged photos). • Remove boxes and cabin parts and set them aside. • Move components to the installation area.

  • Page 10: Step 2: Install Upper Support Brace

    Step 2: Install the Upper Support Brace Materials • Large Triangle Support Bracket • 6 x 3/8” - 16 Bolts Install • Attach the Large Triangle Brace to the upper landing with 6 X 3/8” - 16 Bolts provided. • Install the brace with the longest straight side 14 3/16” from the side of the upper landing entrance door/gate.

  • Page 11: Step 4: Position And Align Sill Plate And Car Sling

    Step 4: Position and Align Sill Plate and Car Sling Materials • Bottom Sill Plate • Car Sling Assembly Install • Position the Bottom Sill Plate below the Large Support Bracket. DO NOT ATTACH SILL PLATE AT THIS TIME. • Position the Car Sling Assembly approximately 6” over the Bottom Sill Plate using blocks or a jig in order to leave space to attach Bottom Rails to the Sill Plate.

  • Page 12: Step 5: Attach Lower Rail Sections

    Step 5: Attach Lower Rail Sections Materials • Bottom Rail Sections • 8 x 1/2” - 13 Bolts, 8 x Ea. 1/2” Washers, Lock washers, 8 x 1/2” Nuts Install • Locate the Bottom Rail Sections. Lower Rail Sections will always be longer than the Upper Rail Sections.

  • Page 13: Step 6: Attach Upper Rail Section Joining Plate

    Step 6: Attach Upper Rail Section Joining Plate Materials • Joining Plates • 8 x 1/2” - 13 Bolts, 8 x Ea. 1/2” Washers, Lock washers 8 x 1/2” Nuts Install • This step should be completed with the rails on the ground for ease of installation, as the Rail Sections are quite heavy.

  • Page 14: Step 7: Attach Upper Rail Sections

    Step 7: Attach Upper Rail Sections DANGER USE PROPER AND SECURE SCAFFOLDING. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Materials • Upper Rail Sections • Mounting Hardware Install • One side at a time, attach Upper Rail Section to Lower Rail Section with supplied hardware, as shown.

  • Page 15: Step 8: Lateral Rollers (Top And Bottom)

    Step 8: Lateral Rollers (Top and Bottom) Install • Tighten the 4 Lateral Rollers (2 at top, 2 at bottom).

  • Page 16: Step 9: Properly Align The Rail Assembly

    Step 9: Properly Align the Rail Assembly Materials • 8 x Anchor Bolts; 1/4” - 2” Install • Using a long level, ensure that both rails are plumb, level and have remained parallel. • Mark the position of the Bottom Sill Plate and pre-drill bolt locations into the concrete pad.

  • Page 17: Step 10: Disassemble Motorized Unit

    Step 10: Disassemble Motorized Unit Install • Unscrew the 6 bolts holding the motor block to the Top Plate (3 bolts on the front and 3 on the back). • Remove the motor block (motor, drum, gearbox) to make this piece lighter.

  • Page 18: Step 11: Attach Motor Plate

    Step 11: Attach Motor Plate DANGER USE PROPER AND SECURE SCAFFOLDING. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Materials • Bottom Rail Sections • 8 x 1/2” - 13 Bolts, 8 x Ea. 1/2” Washers, Lockwashers, 8 x 1/2” Nuts Install •...

  • Page 19: Step 12: Reattach Motor Block

    Step 12: Reattach Motor Block DANGER USE PROPER AND SECURE SCAFFOLDING. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Install • Reattach the Motor Block to the Motor Plate with the 6 bolts previously removed.

  • Page 20: Step 13: Install The Batteries

    Step 13: Install the Batteries Install • Install both Batteries with the Terminals facing the outside of the unit, as shown. Step 14: Battery Chargers Install • Plug In the chargers to the appropriate terminals, and attach (stick) the charger bodies to the front face of the batteries, as shown.

  • Page 21: Step 15: Wire The Batteries

    Step 15: Wire the Batteries Install • Wire the batteries as labeled, and Connect the Cable Safety Microswitch.

  • Page 22: Step 16: Level And Secure The Winding Drum

    Step 16: Level and Secure the Winding Drum Install • Ensure the Drum and Motor are level. • Tighten the Jack Bolt.

  • Page 23: Step 17: Wire Motor And Power Supply Cable

    Step 17: Wire Motor and Power Supply Cable Install • Connect the Motor wiring. • Connect, Secure and Properly Route the Power Supply Cable, as shown.

  • Page 24: Step 18: Traveling Cable Installation

    Step 18: Traveling Cable Installation Install • Unwind and Connect the Travel Cable Connector (Green) at the top, and properly secure to the top bracket as shown. • Connect the Interlock cables (black, top and bottom), check all underpan microswitch connections, and connect the COP in order for the Carriage to operate.

  • Page 25: Step 19: Winding Drum Cable Installation

    Step 19: Winding Drum Cable Installation Install • Remove the Steel Cable Wrap, and drop them down to the Carriage. • Ensure the Cables are fully protected inside the drum before proceeding to the next step.

  • Page 26: Step 20: Winding Drum Cable Connections

    Step 20: Winding Drum Cable Connections Install • Install the Eyelet Pins to the Carriage as shown below. • Securely tighten, and install the Cotter Pins and bend them.

  • Page 27: Step 21: Winding Drum Cable Wedge Sockets

    Step 21: Winding Drum Cable Wedge Sockets Install • Connect the Cables to the Eyelet Pins using the Wedge Sockets, making sure that the cables are of equal tension. • You should wind the cables around the drum to remove any slack.

  • Page 28: Step 22: Upper Limit Switch Cam

    Step 22: Upper Limit Switch Cam Materials • Upper Limit Cam, Provided 3/16” Screw Install • Move the Carriage is necessary in order to gain access to the inside of the rail. • Align the Limit Switch Cam where the flat side will activate the limit switch when the floor of the Car Sling is level with the Top Landing.

  • Page 29: Step 23: Install Upper Landing Gate

    Step 23: Install Upper Landing Gate How to Adjust Gate Video Materials INSTALL UPPER LANDING GATE CONT. (3 minutes) • Landing Gate • 18 - Wood Screw, Flat, #12 • Shims (if necessary) upper screws. Install Scan to watch! 1. Place the upper gate into position. Ensure the sill angle bracket rests flush with the foundation.

  • Page 30: Step 24: Wire Upper Landing Call Station And Interlock

    Step 24: Wire Upper Landing Call Station and Interlock Install 1. Unravel the wiring from the Upper Gate and thread the wiring through the tubing, run the wire and tubing to the Tower Controller. 2. Connect the Call Station (and Interlock if applicable) to the Tower Control using the appropriate Quick Connects (3-PIN for the Call Station and 4-PIN for the Upper Interlock.) 3.

  • Page 31: Cab Assembly

    Cab Assembly NOTES The screws are already placed in the correct locations for ease of installation. Step 1: Install the Floor on the Car Sling Use the ¼-20 Truss screws Step 2: Install the COP Wall (wall A) COP = Control Operating Panel Step 3: Install the Opposite Wall (wall B) Step 4: Install the Roof...

  • Page 32: Step 5: Install The Rear Lexan Wall Of The Cabin

    Step 5: Install the Rear Lexan Wall of the Cabin (if straight trough configuration skip this step) a) Use ¼-20 Truss screws Lower Track Installation Step 6: Install the Cabin Gate Bottom Track Video (3 minutes) on the Floor a) Leave the bottom cabin gate track protruding from the side of the car sling because the other side must be flush with the side of the cabin (use counter sunk screws) Scan to watch! Step 7: Install the Upper Track for the...

  • Page 33: Step 8: Panel Insertion

    Step 8: Panel Insertion Each track has a machined slot for insertion of a single wheel of the appropriate panel in to the track. The process for doing this is as follows: a) Place the lower edge of the panel in to the appropriate groove of the lower track / sill Panel Installation Video (4 minutes)
  • Page 34 c) Move the panel to the left and then insert the other wheel d) Move the panel back to the right so that the full panel is now on the other side of the groove before proceeding with the next panel. Panels should be inserted in the order of #1, #2, #3, #4.

  • Page 35: Step 9: Install Mid-Panel Slot Catches

    Step 9: Install Mid-Panel Slot Catches The panels are equipped with slots to secure each gate panel to the subsequent one. For the sliding action to perform properly and deflection requirements to be maintained slot screws must be installed. a) Insert #10 pan head screws at mid-height of panels from the landing side through the the slots.

  • Page 36: Step 10: Install The Screws That Will Allow The Doors To Slide In Accordion

    Step 10: Install the Screws that will Allow the Doors to Slide in Accordion a) Slide the door #1 and #2 so we can see both sliding holes. b) Use the proper screwdriver bit (provided with the unit) to tighten the special screws. c) Tighten the screws until they don’t go down anymore (they are not supposed to press against the other sliding door) d) Repeat the last step for the door #2 and #3 and also the door #3 and #4 Panel Stop Setting Video...

  • Page 37: Step 12: Install The Handrail

    Step 12: Install the Handrail a) Install the small control panel box and the handrail itself Step 13: Pass the Electrical Wires Coming from the Control Panel into the Car Sling a) Pass them through the hole in the wall and connect them to the respective sockets on the car sling. Step 14: Install the Interlock at the Bottom of the Cab the Opposing Side of the Rail...

  • Page 38: Before Leaving The Job Site

    Before Leaving the Job Site Before leaving the job site, make sure to explain in full detail everything there is to know about the lift to the customer. Procedure 1. Clean the work site. 2. Make sure all hardware has been tightened to specifications. 3.
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