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Planning Guide Elevex Lehner Lifttechnik GmbH
Definition of a Elevex vertical platform lift
The Elevex vertical Platform lift is design to provide easy access for the physically
challenged from a landing to another. The versatile design of this lift can be adapted
to most architectural requirements. It can be installed in homes, schools, churches,
municipals buildings, nursing homes, restaurants…
The Elevex vertical wheel chair platform lift with is ACME screw drive system offers
a safe and reliable operation for its users. This ruggedly constructed lift has been
proven for both indoor and outdoor applications.
The Elevex vertical platform lift is a nonportable, permanently installed elevating
device for transporting persons with physical disabilities on a platform that moves
vertically between permanent levels.
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Table of contents
1 Benefits of using a Elevex vertical platform lift.............................................................. 4
2 Technical specifications................................................................................................... 5
3 Elevex vertical platform lift ............................................................................................. 6
3.1 Anatomy of the lift.................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Site construction details ............................................................................................ 8
3.3 Slab details ................................................................................................................ 9
3.4 Outdoor site construction detail .............................................................................. 10
3.5 Side Access at upper landing (optional) ................................................................ 11
3.5.1 Site construction details for 90° entry/exit at upper level................................ 12
4 Safety features................................................................................................................ 14
4.1 Doors, gates & locks ............................................................................................... 14
4.1.1 Safety arm (optional) ....................................................................................... 14
4.1.2 Platform gate (optional) ................................................................................... 15
4.1.3 Electric Strike................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Safety underpan ...................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Grab rail (optional) ................................................................................................. 16
5 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 17
5.1 Side View................................................................................................................ 17
5.2 Top View ................................................................................................................ 18
5.3 Front View .............................................................................................................. 18
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1 Benefits of using a Elevex vertical platform lift
The most economical way for a wheelchair, to get from one landing to another
Machine room not require
Easy installation
Very robust device
Versatile design
Indoor/outdoor application
Heights up to 1829mm
Can be operated independently
Easy troubleshooting when required
Relay logic controller
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2 Technical specifications
Application Indoor and outdoor use
Rated Load 340 kg
Rated Speed (capacity) 0.04 m/s
Usable Car Dimensions Width 864mm - Length 1,219 mm
Levels Serviced 2
# of Openings 2
Platform Non-skid platform surface
Car Access Front/rear or 90 exit (optional)
Beige electrostatic powder coat paint on all steel surfaces and
Finish
vacuum-formed plastics.
Maximum Travel 1,219 mm or 1,827 mm
Keyed control station on car
Operations
Continuous pressure buttons on car
ACME screw and back-up nut
Drive System
0.75 Kw motor, 230 VAC
Power Supply
230 VAC, 20 AMPS, 1 PHASE, 50 Hz
(North America)
Emergency stop on car
Emergency & safety Platform safety underpan sensor
Automatic Safety ramp on platform
Controller Electronic-free relay logic
Manual lowering Manual emergency lowering/raising device
Side Guard Panels 1,067 mm with metal inserts
*Consult local codes and regulations
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3 Elevex vertical platform lift
The Elevex is offered in several types of configurations.
3.1 Anatomy of the lift
The Elevex consists in a tower and a platform. Here is the general form of the
Elevex.
Number Description Number Description
1 Front tower panel 7 Tower
2 Control operating panel (C.O.P.) 8 Non-skid platform
3 Side guard panel 9 Automatic access ramp
4 Safety underpan sensors 10 Guide for access ramp
5 Self support base 11 Manual lowering device
6 Tower cover - -
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Here are the components of the drive tower.
Number Description Number Description
1 Motor 10 Battery (optional)
2 Main pulley 11 Battery tray
3 V strap 12 Pulley
Limit switches
4 Controller box 13
(configuration and type may vary)
5 Acme screw 14 ''U'' strut
6 Left roller guide shoe 15 Guidance for access ramp
7 Lower bearing 16 Right roller guide shoe
8 Lower bearing plate 17 Cam assembly
9 Self support base 18 Carriage assembly
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3.2 Site construction details
The self support base is anchored to a concrete slab, please see p.9 for slab details.
A slab or the floor have to support at least 1400kg. Make sure that the slab floor is
leveled.
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3.3 Slab details
Outdoor applications need a strong and stable support surface. This means a
surface that will not move throughout the years. For this reason, it is essential,
when temperature gets below the freezing point, to insert an insulate sheet
between concrete slab and compaction rock.
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3.4 Outdoor site construction detail
Number Description Number Description
Top landing gate Call/send station (keep proper
1 5
(optional) distance from lift)
Fascia panel (can be supplied by
2 Platform gate (optional) 6
Lehner Lifttechnik )
3 Automatic access ramp 7 Cam cover
4 Electrical connection 8 Concrete slab
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3.5 Side Access at upper landing (optional)
The Elevex has been design to operate with front/back entry/exit. Lehner
Lifttechnik always recommends to use straight thru platform. However, a 90 deg.
exit could be the only possibility. Here is the 90 deg. configuration.
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3.5.1 Site construction details for 90° entry/exit at upper level
Number Description Number Description
Fascia panel (can be
Call/send station (keep proper
1 supplied by Lehner 4
distance from lift)
Lifttechnik )
2 Concrete slab 5 Electrical connection
3 Call/send station post - -
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Plan view of side entry at upper level
Make sure that there is no interference between the automatic access ramp and the fascia
panel.
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4 Safety features
The Elevex has numerous safety features, here are some of the most important.
4.1 Doors, gates & locks
4.1.1 Safety arm (optional)
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4.1.2 Platform gate (optional)
Platform gate prevent passenger from falling off, it is an additional safety
feature.
4.1.3 Electric Strike
The electric strike locks the door when the platform is operating or at
another landing.
Electric Strike 2083EJ
12 VDC, 0.5 A
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4.2 Safety underpan
The safety underpan sensors will
prevent the platform from going
down in case of obstruction.
4.3 Grab rail (optional)
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5 Dimensions
5.1 Side View
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5.2 Top View
5.3 Front View
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