1.3 References

Design shall be in compliance with the A.S.M.E. B.20.1 standard. Special local requirements shall be determined and handled locally by dealer with manufacturer's agreement.

1.4 Submittals

Submit drawings or manufacturer's literature for approval. Drawings shall show equipment dimensions and clearance requirements.

1.5 Substitutions

No substitutions will be considered unless written request for approval has been submitted by the bidder and was received by the specifier at least ten (10) days prior to the date of receipt of bids. Each such request shall include the name of the materials for which it is to be substituted and a complete description of the proposed substitute including drawings, cuts, performance and test data, a list of projects of similar scope, photographs of existing installations and any other information necessary for evaluation.

1.6 Testing

The conveyor shall be tested after installation to demonstrate:

1. Accuracy of stops
2. Operation of door locks
3. Operation of push-button and key switches
4. Capacity load test
5. All safety devices and circuits are functional.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Manufacturer

Name of manufacturer

2.2 Product Type

A. Model shall be the (name of product). The Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor shall consist of a structural steel framework complete with machined vertical steel guide rails and expanded metal guard barriers at each landing to 8 feet high on all sides. The structure shall support a winding cable drum machine at the top. Overall lift capacity shall be ____ lbs. The carriage shall have platform dimensions of ___ inches wide x ___ inches front-to-back. The loading height of the carriage enclosure shall be ___ inches. Conveyor to serve ____levels and_____ openings, with a ( ) configuration or a ( ) configuration. Stops will be at ____ inches above the floor level. The travel distance shall be _____ feet _____ inches. Power supply shall be _______volt, 3 phase,_____ hertz.

B. All equipment shall be manufactured in accordance with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code and A.S.M.E. B.20.1 code for Conveyors and Related Equipment.

2.3 Fabrication

A. Carriage: The carriage shall be of fabricated steel construction.

B. Guide Rails: Precision machined steel rails shall be furnished to guide the carriage.

C. Machine: Machine shall be the winding drum type mounted on a steel frame at the top of the structure. Motor shall be of ample horsepower to lift the rated load at the rated speed. It shall be equipped with a spring applied and electrically released brake. The drum shall have precision machined grooves designed to provide long cable life.

D. Controller: NEMA 12 Controller enclosure shall be equipped with lockable door and electrical disconnect. Controller shall be solid state, programmable and Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. listed.

E. Operational Control: Operation shall be automatic call and send. A pushbutton station wit one button for each landing served shall be furnished at each door. It shall be possible at each landing to call the car or send it to any other landing. Pushbuttons shall be inoperative while car is in transit and for a few seconds after arrival at the selected landing.

F. Leveling Accuracy: Carriage platform shall be no more than _" above or below the landing door sill.

G. Hoist Ropes. Provide aircraft type steel hoist cable with a minimum 7:1 safety factor.

H. Entrance Guard Doors: Doors shall be vertical sliding bi-parting or single panel slide-up. Each door shall be equipped with an interlock to prevent the carriage from moving unless the door is closed and locked. Metal door panels shall be expanded metal.

I. Manuals: Provide required instruction manuals, diagrams and parts lists necessary for operation and maintenance of system.