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Savaria Vuelift Mini Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Vuelift Mini Residential Elevator Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Electrical Shock Hazard

    SUDDEN MOVEMENT HAZARD operation of a product that has been modified from the original Savaria design. No person or company is authorized System may start unexpectedly upon application of to change the design of this product without written power.

  • Page 3: Applicable Codes

    Mandatory Specialty Tools For the Vuelift Mini, the following elevator/lift codes • 2x P-tools (P/N 320649) or 1 P-Tool (P/N 320649) and 1 Temp Run Buttons (P/N 200438-C) apply: •...

  • Page 4: Unpack And Verify Shipment

    To avoid possible electrical shock, you should not work Ensure there are no fire and safety issues. Contact on a wet floor or enter an elevator or elevator pit when Savaria’s Technical Support if there are any fire and safety it contains water. issues.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Install cab trim bands Install traveling cable retaining clips Complete remaining wiring Set floor positions Install COP back panel Install panels and doors (acrylic or glass) Install extrusion back panels Installation checklist Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 6: Determine Wire Routing Locations

    • Hoistway wire routing - 2 stop unit • Machine room layout and wire routing • Wire routing from pit NOTE Always pull the ends of the wires WITHOUT terminal blocks on them. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 7 Figure 1 Wiring path diagram (Type 1) Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 8 Figure 2 Hoistway wire routing - 2 stop unit, controller at bottom (Type 1) Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 9 Figure 3 Hoistway wire routing - 2 stop unit, controller at top (Type 1) Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 10 Figure 4 Machine room layout and wire routing Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 11 Figure 5 Wire routing from pit Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 12: Position Pit Ring (As Applicable)

    (-1 is always at the bottom floor). For door position refer to final drawing (Job dependent). Figure 6 Example of pit ring plan view (Type 1) Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT: Be sure to fish all wires out of the pit ring BEFORE drilling and anchoring the ring in place. Note that you will anchor the pit ring in a later step. Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 14: Position Pitless Ring (As Applicable)

    BEFORE drilling and anchoring the ring in place. Note that you will anchor the pitless ring in a later step. Anchor holes (x8) Leveling screw holes (x8) Centerline hole Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 15 Figure 12 Pitless ring assembly Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 16: Install Cab

    Be careful when positioning the cab as it is top heavy. Note that you can use a piece of rail tube as a guide to assist in positioning the cab on the ring (see below). Figure 14 Rail tube as guide Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 17: Install Hoistway Rails And Rings

    Be sure to remove the blocks when not in use. Shoring blocks are not to be installed at this time; this is for reference only. Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 18 To install the panels, you have to remove the inner clips and then reinstall them after the panel is in place. Figure 21 Panel retaining clips on ring Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 19 Secure the bottom screws on the ring but do not tighten yet to allow for leveling and plumbing the rails. IMPORTANT: Confirm the ring is level with the finished floor at the landing before continuing. Figure 26 Install balcony ring Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 20 (depending on the number of landings). 12 Secure the bottom screws on the ring but do not tighten yet to allow for leveling and plumbing the rails. Figure 30 Install second landing header ring Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 21: Install Head Assembly And Drive Train

    Figure 32 Head assembly and drive train preassembled Figure 33 Colour coded labels BLACK LABEL BROWN LABEL RED LABEL BROWN LABEL BLACK LABEL BLUE LABEL Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 22 • Ensure the shaft is centralized in the gearbox and the drums are an equal distance from the gearbox. Figure 35 Side view of rope orientation Figure 36 View from underneath - top header orientation NOTE: Ensure ropes in-line with rails Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 23 Before installing the head assembly, ensure the RUBBER ISOLATION SPLICES are in place in each of the header ring rail tubes. Figure 38 Rubber isolation splices in header ring rail tubes NOTE: Use small top hole Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 24: Install Encoder (If Not Pre-Installed)

    Kit 280921 - Encoder Assembly Hardware: • 2X 1/4-20x5/8 socket head screw (FF-0241) • 2X 1/4 flat washer (103443) • 2X 1/4-20 lock nut (101930) Figure 41 Install encoder Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 25: Install Manual Lowering Switch And Bracket

    Install manual lowering switch and bracket Assemble the manual lowering switch bracket to the inner face of the head assembly ring on the motor side as shown below. Figure 43 Manual lowering switch and bracket Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 26: Wiring Required For Manual Operation

    The temporary jumpers MUST BE REMOVED before putting the unit in Automatic Mode. DANGER SHEAR HAZARD NEVER use the Vuelift Mini rings as a hand-hold when the unit is moving or could move. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 27 Determine the mounting location for the controller (as close to the Disconnects as possible). Figure 44 Disconnects (main, cab lighting, pit lighting) 110V Lighting Disconnect (1 for cab lights, 1 for pit lights) 230V Main Disconnect Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 28 • Terminate the 2 BLK high voltage wires (minimum 10 AWG) into the connector labeled “L1, L2” at the top right of the enclosure. • Terminate the GRN ground wire (minimum 14AWG) to the grounding bar at the top of the enclosure, labeled “GND”. Figure 46 Main disconnect wiring Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 29 • Terminate the BLK 120V wire (14AWG) into the connector labeled “H2”. • Terminate the GRN ground wire (14AWG) to the grounding bar at the top of the enclosure, labeled “GND”. Figure 48 Pit lighting disconnect wiring Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 30: Motor Wiring

    POST B to the pit ring. 2 Feed the cable to the controller, placing it in raceway or conduit to protect it once outside the Vuelift Mini. • IMPORTANT: Do not place any other cables in this conduit.
  • Page 31 Manual Hand Crank Switch Figure 51 Assembly and mount it to the header ring so as to Phone wires be operated when access to the end of the motor housing is required. Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 32 Pit/crank harness to J6 on EC-1 PCB d. Terminate the RED & GRN conductors into J17 (pins PS1 & PS2) on the Main Controller PCB. Figure 54 Pit/crank harness to J17 on main controller PCB Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 33: Install Traveling Cable

    Step 10 Install traveling cable The length for the traveling cable should be measured as shown below. DO NOT cut the cable until the length is finalized. Figure 56 Traveling cable length Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 34 Install the FLAT traveling cable (P/N EL-0233) as described below. a. Connect the FLAT traveling cable to the ROUND traveling cable in the back of the COP. Figure 58 FLAT to ROUND traveling cable in COP Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 35 Secure the travel cable at bottom by mounting pro- vided travel bracket as shown. Kit 280907 Factory pre-installed travel cable clip Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 36: Plumb Hoistway Rails And Rings

    4-foot carpenter’s level to level the ring and make sure the rails are straight. Ensure that the level shows “level” at each landing. Descend to each level and repeat this procedure at each rail. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 37: Anchor Thru-Floor Or Balcony Plate

    Figure 65 Thru-floor rings IMPORTANT Note that the anchors provided by Savaria are standard/ typical anchors and are not suitable for all site conditions. Always make sure the anchors used are proper for the type of surface on site.

  • Page 38: Secure Hoistway Rails And Rings

    NOTE: Use small bottom hole • Note that the temporary platform shown below can be used to make this step easier. Figure 70 NOTE: Use small Temporary platform bottom hole Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 39 Secure balcony ring to intermediate rail tubes Secure intermediate rail tubes to header ring NOTE: Cab frame not shown NOTE: Cab frame not shown NOTE: Use small top hole NOTE: Use small bottom hole Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 40 Figure 74 Secure second landing rail tubes to balcony ring Secure second landing header ring to rail tubes NOTE: Use small bottom hole NOTE: Cab frame not shown NOTE: Use small top hole Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 41 Existing 10-24 hole Pin the top landing rail tubes (at the bottom of the rails only) using the hardware from Kit 280923- Hardware Pinning Top Rail: • 4X 10-24x5/8” set screw (FF-0275) Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 42: Install Collars On Adjustable Feet

    To determine the size of collar needed, measure from the top face of the adjustable foot plate assembly to the bottom face of the rail tube, for EACH adjustable foot. See below. Figure 79 Cut collar to size Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 43: Rope Elevator

    For high speed, press P-Tool also. e. You can use the Savaria temporary run buttons (P/N 200438) as normal when in temporary mode. CAUTION Be sure to REMOVE the jumpers from the controller board when no longer running in temporary mode.
  • Page 44 10 Run the wiring from the slack rope switches (one on each safety block) to the car top box and connect per the Electrical Schematics. NOTE Always make sure the cotter pins are installed after adjusting the ropes. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 45: Adjust Cab Ceiling Guide Rollers

    The cab should run smoothly and not rail. bind. Repeat adjustment for the remaining 3 rollers. Figure 83 Figure 82 Adjust guide rollers Roller adjustment Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 46: Adjust Cab Floor Guide Rollers

    After adjustment, run the cab to ensure the rollers turn freely along the rails and are making constant contact with the rails. The cab should run smoothly and not bind. Figure 84 Sliding pad Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 47: Install Limit Switches And Cams (Upper And Lower)

    Note that you may have to adjust the position of the switches on the bracket so they activate properly. Figure 86 Upper limit switch cam location Limit Switch Cam Upper Limit Switch Cam Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 48 • 2X #10 SS lock washer (FF-104838) 10 Note that you may have to adjust the position of the switches on the bracket so they activate properly. Figure 88 Lower limit switch cam location Lower Limit Switch Cam Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 49: Limit Switch Adjustment

    Again, run up and manually activate the UFL switch while running up; the car should stop and most of the LEDs on the Main Controller PCB should extin- guish. i. Release the UFL switch. Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 50: Zone Sensor And Magnet Adjustment

    Orient the short pit buffer plate so the OSG belt clamp is This is done by adjusting the vertical positioning of the located near the COP rail. chromed magnet on the cab floor trim band. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 51: Install Pit Buffer Plate (If Buffers Required)

    OSG gear assembly near the COP rail. Figure 91 Install pit buffer plate Figure 93 OSG pulley and idler/switch assembly OSG belt will get clamped here Optional buffer spring kit - 280142-S Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 52 Route the belt from the pulleys to the OSG gear assembly and feed it UNDER the OSG gear. Figure 95 Route OSG belt to OSG gear and feed under gear SPRING SPRING Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 53 Feed the OSG belt from the pulley down through the cab ceiling, behind the COP and down through the cab floor to the pit buffer plate. Figure 98 Feed OSG belt down through cab ceiling and behind COP Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 54: Install Cab Trim Bands

    • NOTE: Ensure the TABS on the floor trim bands are facing UP, Figure 102 Cab floor trim bands 280270-11 QTY. 1 280270-12 QTY. 2 280270-13 QTY. 1 280270-14 QTY. 1 280270-15 QTY. 2 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 55: Install Traveling Cable Retaining Clips

    Figure 105 Traveling cable retaining clips Bumper Tape foam Figure 104 Tape foam installed Use trim band screw in this hole Use self-tapping screw in this hole Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 56: Complete Remaining Wiring

    At each landing, locate the Lock Enable Reed Switch (in the landing ring near POST A or POST D). Plug the 2-pin BRN harness, hanging down on each extrusion, into the appropriate mating connector on each Lock Enable Reed Switch. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 57 The unit should perform a reset (move all the way to the pit and then back up to floor 1) and now be ready to run from floor to floor. IMPORTANT: Perform all safety checks (ie. stop switches, plank, locks, etc.) and evaluation checks (ie. slow downs, weight, safety activation, etc.) prior to commissioning the lift. Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 58: Set Floor Positions

    For high speed, press P-Tool also. You can use the Savaria temporary run buttons (P/N 200438) as normal when in temporary mode. CAUTION Be sure to REMOVE the jumpers from the controller board when no longer running in temporary mode.
  • Page 59 “A” or “D” on the P-Tool connected to the Micro-6 controller board. • Press “#” on the EC1 P-tool to continue. Figure 111 IN2 switch off Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 60 Floor 1 position IMPORTANT: Resetting the lift by cycling the power will return the lift to AUTOMATIC operation. Figure 115 Reset lift NOTE: Allow the lift to fully reset on its own. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 61 “#” to exit. • Press “#” to confirm your selection. • Upon pressing “#”, you will be returned to the home Figure 117 screen. Adjust floor Figure 119 Adjust up or down Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 62 • The digits shown on the second line (bottom right) will update up or down showing that the motor encoder is turning as the motor spins. Upon pressing “A”, you will be returned to the Home screen. Figure 120 Status screen Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 63: Install Cop Back Panel

    Ensure that all electrical wiring is run up and down the hoistway BEFORE installing the COP back panel. Figure 121 COP back panel Figure 122 COP back panel top view COP back panel Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 64 Slide the panel back slightly to the left side so it fits in the left groove. Both edges of the panel must be in the grooves at the sides. Figure 123 Install COP back panel to cover wires Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 65: Install Panels And Doors (Acrylic Or Glass)

    Ensure that all electrical wiring is run up and down the hoistway BEFORE installing the extrusions. NOTE The Vuelift Mini is designed to allow installation of all acrylic/glass panels from inside of the car. NOTE If the acrylic gets cut too short in the next step, you can use the provided rubber strips to hide the cut edge and fill any gap larger than 1/4”.
  • Page 66 If the panels are GLASS, there will be neoprene tape on the left and right faces along the full length of each extrusion. Figure 127 Neoprene tape on extrusion (for GLASS panels and ACRYLIC panels) Neoprene tape on left and right faces Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 67 Figure 129 Secure extrusions in place (bottom shown) Acrylic Panel Clip Glass Panel Clip Figure 131 Top view of extrusion 280109-L (lock corner) Figure 132 Top view of extrusion 280109 (door hinge corner) Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 68 • NOTE: There are 6 sets of retaining clips to be installed on all rings to hold the panels in place. To install the retaining clips, the panels must already be in place. Figure 136 Panel retaining clips on ring Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 69 Install vertical panel clips with screw (107769) THRU-FLOOR FILM PANELS If the thru-floor finish needs to be hidden, install the thru- floor film panels provided (shown below - either black or white). Figure 139 Thru-floor film panels Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 70 NOTE: Images are shown for Acrylic type. Procedure for glass type is similar. Figure 141 Pre-assemble 10-24 socket head screw with clip Acrylic Remove the screw as shown in Figure 143. Figure 143 Remove screw Glass Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 71 Figure 145. Figure 145 Install washer and socket head screw Acrylic Landing with Through floor option Acrylic / Glass holding plate - 883-005 Acrylic Rubber - 883-009 Glass Rubber - 883-008 Ring Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 72 Attach bottom hinge bracket to pit ring NOTE The bottom hinge pin (280136-1) has a larger head than the top hinge pin (280136-2) to allow for installation of the bearing at the bottom (see below). Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 73 Hoistway Door Assembly Hardware: inside of door • 2X 8-32x1/2 flat head machine screw (FF-0171) • 2X 8-32 Cap Nut (FF-0267) Rubber gasket Figure 151 Attach lock beak to strike plate Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 74 • The beak has some lateral movement and the lock assembly can be adjusted up/down to allow for Door stop plate proper alignment of the beak in the lock. Door stop Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 75 Figure 156 be a different color. Top landing panels Figure 157 Top landing head assembly panels TOP LANDING DOORS Install the top landing doors in the same manner as the previous landing doors. Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 76 Figure 158 Neoprene tape on face of clip Neoprene tape on face of clip that will touch panel VERTICAL PANEL CLIP IN PLACE Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 77 Install the second cab side panel in the same manner. Figure 161 Figure 160 Install cab rear panel Install cab side panel IMPORTANT Remove the protective film backing from all cab panels BEFORE installing the bottom landing panels. Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 78 Figure 162 Cab door assembled to ceiling track The cab sliding door is now completely installed. Figure 164 Cab sliding door installed (clockwise opening) Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 79 Remove the top roller track from the door and check for paint on the rollers. If there is paint on any rollers, that is the roller bracket that needs adjustment. Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 80 The image below shows both handrails. Note both handrails are mounted at the same height. Figure 173 Both handrails (view from rear) Install dome plug for rope and ceiling cover as shown. Kit 280907. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 81 Install the intermediate hoistway panels in the same manner as the previous panels. Figure 175 Intermediate panels BOTTOM LANDING DOORS Install the bottom landing doors in the same manner as the previous landing doors. • 2X 8-32x7/16 button hex head screw (FF-0245-BO) Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 82: Install Extrusion Back Panels

    • The back panel is press-fit and clips into the extrusion at both sides to prevent the wires from coming out. • If necessary, secure the panel using the provided hardware (107883). Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 83: Installation Checklist

    Telephone functions, can make an outbound call, and dealer emergency contact sticker is applied on the COP Car stop switch works when car is at rest Car stop switch works when car is in motion Alarm works when pressed Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 84 ELECTRONICS Limit switch assemblies and cams are installed and adjusted properly Disconnects are mounted properly and appropriately-sized fuses are installed Pit switch is tested for functionality and disables the unit when activated Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 85 Door Closed - unit will not run with door open (hold each hall door open and attempt to run the car away from the floor) Floor 1 Floor 2 Floor 3 Floor 4 Floor 5 Floor 6 Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 86 Floor 1 Floor 2 Floor 3 Floor 4 Floor 5 Floor 6 WARNING Do NOT turn over the unit to the end-user until all items on the checklist have passed. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 87: Perform Osg Speed And Brake Test

    Remove the wire used to trip the OSG. Inspect to ensure that all linkages and components are returned to their proper locations. Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 88: Perform Safety Test

    12 The cab will remain on the safeties and the rope will be slack proving that the safeties are supporting the gross load. 13 Mark the location of the cab on the door frame/tower and record the distance from the original mark. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 89: Install Cab Finished Floor (By Others)

    Install cab finished floor (by others) The cab center flooring is to be installed by others. A sample is shown below. Figure 177 Cab finished floor (by others) Cab center flooring to be installed by others Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 90: Install Ramp (For Pitless Ring Only)

    If you have a pitless ring, position the ramp at the door entrance and anchor it to the floor through the 2 holes as shown below. Install a plastic cap over each hole. Figure 178 Anchor ramp Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 91: Affix Product Labels

    2091XX LANDING LABEL button designations on the COP (if required by local code). Secure one tag on 100397 ROPE TAG each rope above the cab ceiling. Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 92: Appendix A: Diagnostic Beep Codes

    • 1 long and 2 short beeps - possible problems are re-level shutdown or low pressure switch activated. • 1 long and 3 short beeps - possible problems are selector fault, selector encoding or position error. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 93: Appendix B: P-Tool Information

    Press P-Tool to move down. For high speed, press P-Tool also. Use the Savaria temporary run buttons (P/N 200438) as normal when in temporary mode. NOTE Be sure to remove the jumpers from the controller board when no longer running in temporary mode.
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  • Page 99: Appendix C: Maintenance

    Traveling cable Leaving the pit OVERSPEED 6 months Overspeed gear Overspeed pulley/idler OSG belt BRAKES 6 months Safety brakes and motor brake 12 months Safety brakes and motor brake (with full load) Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 100: Maintenance Procedures

    • Remove all tools and verify operation of the elevator. • Evidence of overheating BRAKES Verify proper operation of the safety brakes and the motor brake. Check with full load every 12 months. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 101 Apply a thin, even coat with a soft clean cloth and polish slightly with cotton flannel or a microfiber towel. Then wipe with a damp cloth to help eliminate electrostatic charges that can attract dust particles. Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 102 Make sure the entire area where you will use the products on the panel stays clean. Make sure the pads are clean so they won’t scratch the panel. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 103: Final Cleaning

    14 Remove all tape and plastic that was used to cover the surrounding area. 15 Clean off any compound with hot water. 16 Perform a final cleaning and treatment on the panel using Plexus® (Anti-Static Cleaner). 17 Reinstall the panel into the unit. Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 104: Appendix D: Cleaning

    Apply a thin, even coat with a soft clean cloth and polish slightly with cotton flannel or a microfiber towel. Then wipe with a damp cloth to help eliminate electrostatic charges that can attract dust particles. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 105 • Any citrus-based cleaners. These above lists are for reference only and are not comprehensive. If you have any questions about the acceptability of a specific cleaner, please contact your authorized dealer. Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 106 These above lists are for reference only and are not comprehensive. If you have any questions about the acceptability of a specific cleaner, please contact your authorized dealer. Note that damage caused by inappropriate cleaners and techniques is not covered under warranty. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 107: Appendix E: Rewind Ropes

    2 nuts on the end of each rope. Ensure the distance below the nuts is even and use the temp run buttons to tighten the ropes. NOTE: 2x4 pieces of wood under cab not shown here Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 108 • 3X 1/4-20x5/8LG tamper-re tox Figure 183 Install cab ceiling and attach to uprights Figure 182 Install cab uprights and attach to floor NOTE: Pit ring not shown NOTE: Pit ring not shown Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 109 Install provided directional change plate after installing the uprights and then install cab door track as shown. Directional change plate will have double sided tape to attach to the ceiling. Cab door track Directional change plate Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 110: Appendix G: Assemble Head And Drive Train (As Needed)

    It can also be helpful to disassemble everything on mats or pads to ensure all components are kept together and maintain tidiness. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 111 When assembling the head and drive train components, refer to the color coded labels in the various locations as shown below to ensure proper orientation of the items. Figure 186 Color coded labels BLACK LABEL BROWN LABEL RED LABEL BROWN LABEL BLACK LABEL BLUE LABEL Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 112 (through the small top hole of each plate) using the following hardware from Kit 280923 - Hardware Hoistway Extrusion: • 4X 10-24 x 5/8” set screw (FF-0275) Figure 188 Install head assembly NOTE: Use small top hole Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 113 Side view of rope orientation Install the SPLIT SHAFT COLLARS onto the drive shaft (one at each side of the gearbox). Do NOT tighten. Figure 191 Install split shaft collars Figure 193 View from underneath Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 114 17 Insert the machine key for the gearbox side of the drum by sliding it into the keyway. 18 Secure the machine keys with a 3/8”-16 x 1/2” cupped flat head set screw. TIGHTEN COMPLETELY. 19 Repeat for the second drum. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...

  • Page 115: Appendix H: Motor And Gearbox Assembly (As Needed)

    Use the screws to secure the motor and gearbox together, placing the nuts on the motor side. Torque the screws to 23 ±2 Nm and use screw locking liquid. Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...

  • Page 116: Appendix I: Motor Header Hoist Installation Instructions Vuelift Mini

    APPENDIX I: Motor Header Hoist Installation Instructions Vuelift Mini Option 1: Using optional hoist tool NOTE This procedure remains same for different types of Vuelift, just the shape and size of the plywood will change. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 117 Insert crank system through hole and bolt in place. • Insure padding under crank legs if on finished floor. Lower the belt down approximately 2 meters so it can be reached from the level below. Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 118 Insert the main lifting post into the crank system from underneath and attach the lifting belt. Crank belt until tight holding the weight of the lifting post. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 119 If needed for ceiling height add the post extension using the supplied splice bar. Lower the post so that 100 mm is extended out the top of crank system. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 120 Flip header and lift assembly with yoke and insert lifting post into receiver on yoke. Ensure the rings are concentric with the landing ring and secure the crank system to the platform. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
  • Page 121 10 Install the rails and with header offset to guiderails crank header ring lift until higher than guiderails. • Note – always stabilize header ring when cranking up. Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022 Vuelift Mini Installation Guide...
  • Page 122 12 Lower splice bars down into main guide rails and fasten. 13 Disconnect header ring from yoke. 14 Lower lifting post and yoke. 15 Remove yoke from lift. 16 Remove lifting post from assembly and remove assembly from platform. Vuelift Mini Installation Guide Part No. 001253, 08-m07-2022...
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  • Page 124 Vuelift Mini Residential Elevator INSTALLATION GUIDE Part No. 001253 © Copyright 2022 www.savaria.com Support 2 Walker Drive Brampton, Ontario, L6T 5E1, Canada Toll free (800) 791-7999 Fax: (905) 791-2222...

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