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Step 4: Position and Align Sill Plate and Car Sling

•  Bottom Sill Plate

•  Car Sling Assembly

Materials

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.

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Summary of Contents for Victorian Outdoor Elevator

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

Page 2: ...ep 8 Lateral Rollers Top and Bottom Step 9 Properly Align the Rail Assembly Step 10 Disassemble Motorized Unit Step 11 Attach Motor Plate Step 12 Reattach Motor Block Step 13 Install the Batteries Step 14 Battery Chargers Step 15 Wire the Batteries Step 16 Level and Secure the Winding Drum Step 17 Wire Motor and Power Supply Cable Step 18 Traveling Cable Installation Step 19 Winding Drum Cable Ins...

Page 3: ...Floor Step 7 Install the Upper Track for the Cabin Gate Step 8 Panel Insertion Step 9 Install Mid Panel Slot Catches Step 10 Install the Screws that will Allow the Doors to Slide in Accordion Step 11 Setting Travel Stops Step 12 Install the Handrail Step 13 Pass the Electrical Wires Coming from the Control Panel into the Car Sling Step 14 Install the Interlock at the Bottom of the Cab the Opposing...

Page 4: ...ontained in this installation guide before installing the Victorian Outdoor Elevator It is highly recommended to observe and adhere to all governing codes and ordinances in the job site locale This includes ensuring all work and materials comply and conform with all authorities having jurisdictions Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer and failure to follow all instructions re...

Page 5: ...nently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Failure to follow any of WARNING is likely to result in such grave consequences as death or serious injury CAUTION Failure to follow any of CAUTION may in some cases result in grave consequences NOTE Provides information such as reminders and guidelines and do not fit into the preceding text The Victoria...

Page 6: ...the maximum rated lift capacity Never use the Victorian Outdoor Elevator to lift freight or other materials than intended by design Read and understand the installation guide prior to installing the Victorian Outdoor Elevator Wear appropriate safety protection equipment for your head eyes hands and feet during all phases of the installation Use extreme caution when lifting components into position...

Page 7: ...ecommended anchor fasteners Lock the wheels of any mobility device riding on the platform Check and verify for applicable local codes and regulations NOTE Failure to comply the these Installation Safety Instructions could render the AmeriGlide 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 6...

Page 8: ...gulations 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 4 Verify site parameters technical drawings and all preparatory work prior to installation 5 Plan and prepare for all electrical requirements 7 ...

Page 9: ...talling 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 8 ...

Page 10: ...nstall Install Step 2 Install the Upper Support Brace 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 Attach the Small Triangle Rail Support Brackets to the main Triangle Support Bracket with 2x 1 2 13 Flathead Bolts 9 ...

Page 11: ...ly Materials 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 10 ...

Page 12: ...Bottom Rail Sections Lower Rail Sections will always be longer than the Upper Rail Sections One side at a time slide the Bottom Rail Sections on each side of the Car Sling Assembly Bolt to the Bottom Sill Plate using the supplied 1 2 bolts washers and lock washers as shown CAUTION HEAVY PARTS The Rail Sections are quite heavy Use Caution 2 1 3 11 ...

Page 13: ...hers Lock washers 8 x 1 2 Nuts Materials Install This step should be completed with the rails on the ground for ease of installation as the Rail Sections are quite heavy One side at a time attach Joining Plates to each Upper Rail Section with supplied hardware as shown Properly tighten bolts 12 ...

Page 14: ...nstall One side at a time attach Upper Rail Section to Lower Rail Section with supplied hardware as shown Properly tighten bolts Attach each Upper Rail Section to the corresponding Small Triangle Support Bracket Ensure that all Triangle Brackets are level before final tightening the bolts After the Rail Sections are attached use a tape measure to confirm Rails are in parallel 13 ...

Page 15: ...Step 8 Lateral Rollers Top and Bottom Install Tighten the 4 Lateral Rollers 2 at top 2 at bottom 14 ...

Page 16: ...e Bottom Sill Plate and pre drill bolt locations into the concrete pad Use Proper Hardware to Attach the Sill Plate to the concrete pad TIP Use a pry bar and a mallet to gently move the rail assembly into the correct position TIP To gain proper access for the drill lift the Car Sling and support with a scrap piece of 2x4 8 x Anchor Bolts 1 4 2 Materials 15 ...

Page 17: ...0 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 16 ...

Page 18: ...il Sections using the 8 supplied 1 2 Bolts Washers Lock Washers and Nuts 4 per side DANGER USE PROPER AND SECURE SCAFFOLDING FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Bottom Rail Sections 8 x 1 2 13 Bolts 8 x Ea 1 2 Washers Lockwashers 8 x 1 2 Nuts Materials 17 ...

Page 19: ... Reattach Motor Block Install Reattach the Motor Block to the Motor Plate with the 6 bolts previously removed DANGER USE PROPER AND SECURE SCAFFOLDING FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 18 ...

Page 20: ...ery Chargers Install Install Install both Batteries with the Terminals facing the outside of the unit as shown Plug In the chargers to the appropriate terminals and attach stick the charger bodies to the front face of the batteries as shown 19 ...

Page 21: ...B Step 15 Wire the Batteries Install Wire the batteries as labeled and Connect the Cable Safety Microswitch 20 ...

Page 22: ...Step 16 Level and Secure the Winding Drum Install Ensure the Drum and Motor are level Tighten the Jack Bolt 21 ...

Page 23: ...Step 17 Wire Motor and Power Supply Cable Install Connect the Motor wiring Connect Secure and Properly Route the Power Supply Cable as shown 22 ...

Page 24: ...nd 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 23 ...

Page 25: ...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 24 ...

Page 26: ...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 25 ...

Page 27: ...ing 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 26 ...

Page 28: ...g is level with the Top Landing Using the hole in the center of the cam mark the location for drilling Drill a hole through the rail and attach the Upper Limit Switch Cam to the inside of the rail using the provided hardware The Lower Limit Switch Cam will already be installed for the height of the floor to be 4 above the concrete pad This is the height of the supplied ramp NOTE Upper Limit Cam Pr...

Page 29: ...sten the latch side of the gate into place 5 Level the latch side upright and use 12 Wooden Screws to fasten firmly into place 6 Level the platform use shims and fasten 12 Wood Screws into the remaining holes on the sill angle bracket 7 Drill a 1 inch hole into the floor on the Interlock side for Call Station and Interlock wiring TIP You can install the upper gate later during the install process ...

Page 30: ...3 PIN for the Call Station and 4 PIN for the Upper Interlock 3 Remove the interlock i2 jumper cable on the Tower Controller Refer to the previous page DANGER It is VERY IMPORTANT to remove the jumper cable labeled INTERLOCK i2 before proceeding with the installation TIP If you need to shim the upper landing gate which could cause a little bump we suggest adding a stainless steel plate as a thresho...

Page 31: ... correct locations for ease of installation Step 2 Install the COP Wall wall A Step 3 Install the Opposite Wall wall B Step 4 Install the Roof a Install the top cross bars to link the A and B wall b Install the aluminum roof Use 20 Truss screws Use the 20 Truss screws COP Control Operating Panel 30 ...

Page 32: ...cause the other side must be flush with the spacer and the roof of the cabin d From the top of the cab drill the double plexi spacer and the aluminum roof while keeping the rail and the spacer well aligned drill 3 16 hole for 10 24 screws e From the inside use 20 Truss screws to fasten the 4 layers aluminum roof 2 plexi and upper track with a lock washer and a nut on the track side a Use 20 Truss ...

Page 33: ... for doing this is as follows a Place the lower edge of the panel in to the appropriate groove of the lower track sill b Move the panel in to position so that the wheel on the left side of the panel looking at it from the landing side is inserted first by simply pushing it in to the slot Scan to watch Panel Installation Video 4 minutes 32 ...

Page 34: ... 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 33 ...

Page 35: ...screws so the shoulder is snug against the upright of the next gate panel This should position the screws such that the head does not touch the panel in which it slides and it also does not contact any other panel as it opens and closes such that binding is avoided WARNING Failure to insert these screws or installing screws that do not have a thread locking compound on them could cause serious inj...

Page 36: ...es The position for the third flange nut set screw will vary depending on the gate opening direction but they are easy to install and adjust with a standard hex key On the bottom track one of the set screws prevents the gate from coming out of the end of the track The second set screw on the bottom track must be adjusted to stop the trailing edge of panel 1 from traveling past the interior wall of...

Page 37: ...ontrol 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 a Install the small control panel box and the handrail itself Step 14 Install the Interlock at the Bottom of the Cab the Opposing Side of the Rail 36 ...

Page 38: ...ork site 2 Make sure all hardware has been tightened to specifications 3 Explain and demonstrate the safe operation of the lift and emergency procedures to the operator owner 4 Assist the operator owner on an orientation ride 5 Write the Serial Number and record all required details per the Owner s Manual 6 Provide the copy of the Owner s Manual and Warranty to the owner 37 ...

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