Residential Elevator Buyer’s Guide
The highest quality residential elevator available today, now with Equipment-Room-Free (ERF) Technology
THE REVOLUTION
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THE ELEVATOR COMPANY
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elcome to the first comprehensive residential elevator buyer’s guide. This guide was intentionally
created to educate design professionals, contractors, and homeowners on the features, safety,
style options, and construction of residential elevator systems. This publication is comprehensive
in nature; therefore a table of contents is included so that the reader may pinpoint sections that
represent their highest level of interest. The Elevator Company highly recommends an entire
review of this publication from cover to cover, when compiling research on the design or purchase
of a residential elevator system.
Table of Contents
ABOUT THE ELEVATOR COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BENEFITS OF AN ELEVATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
MANUFACTURING PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
DRIVE MECHANISMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
EARTH-INTELLIGENT DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CAR CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
INTERIOR DESIGNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CONTROLS, HANDRAILS, AND ELECTRONICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
ELEVATOR GATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ELEVATOR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
PRODUCT COMPARISONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
BASIC DRAWINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Equipment-Room-Free Elevator System
The Elevator Company’s Equipment-Room-Free (ERF) Revolution
is a state-of-the-art residential elevator system. Through the
development of cutting-edge technology, The Elevator Company has
effectively eliminated the need for an independent equipment room,
thus removing one of the largest elevator related issues facing design
professionals and homeowners - costly consumption of home square
footage. Traditional elevator systems require a minimum 35 square
feet of dedicated space solely to house equipment. Whether new
home cost is $150.00 per square foot, or $1,500.00 per square foot,
at a 35 square foot savings, the homeowner will surely benefit from
considerable cost savings, or gain valuable space in their homes.
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ABOUT THE ELEVATOR COMPANY
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About The Elevator Company
The Elevator Company’s philosophy began in 1964 with the
founder Larry Hyde, who began selling basic stairway elevators,
vertical platform lifts, and durable medical equipment. Larry
maintained the attitude that no matter what products were
sold, people were his business, and that people deserved
the highest level of service and quality. As the market grew
and evolved, Larry divested the company of all medical
products, and in 1993 focused specifically on residential
elevator systems, continuing to apply the same philosophy.
In 1994, Matthew Hyde (Larry’s son), joined the company as
a partner. Today both very active in the daily operations of
the company. Since 1993, they have dedicated their resources
to the expansion of the residential elevator industry. The
company has grown tremendously, acquiring four companies
in the last three years, and opening a total of eight company
owned stores throughout the country. The Elevator Company
is now operating on a national scale, utilizing a registered and
highly qualified dealer network while adding company stores
on a regular basis.
The People
The Elevator Company recognized many years ago that
quality employees are instrumental in providing a high level
of service and standards. We still live and perform by this
belief. Our employees are recognized as the basic ingredient
contributing to our success. We directly employ over 100
individuals. Our employees in conjunction with dozens of
dealers , are considered the most talented and highly skilled
individuals in the industry. We also retain a full-time Research &
Development department with tenured industry professionals
and knowledgeable mechanical and electrical engineers.
In addition our well-trained project managers assist in all
phases of design, construction and inspection. This added
benefit eliminates client frustration, costly errors and assures
adherence to construction schedule requirements.
The Product
Our Company offers a wide array of products. We strive to
provide the highest quality, safest, most current technology
available. We provide highly trained elevator design professionals
to keep our clients abreast of options and recommended design
features.
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When our clients requested faster speeds we responded
with the highest speed residential elevator available today
(local variance may be required).
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When our clients requested larger car sizes, we responded with
cars up to 21 square feet (local variance may be required).
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When our clients requested an elevator requiring no additional
equipment space, and no added noise as a result, we responded
with the new ERF (Equipment-Room-Free) Revolution.
+ PLEASE REVIEW THIS BROCHURE IN ITS ENTIRETY TO
ACQUIRE THE GREATEST INSIGHT INTO THE ELEVATOR
COMPANY’S BELIEFS AND BUSINESS PRACTICES.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
THE REVOLUTION
Technical specifications
Capacity 950 lbs
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The most silent elevator available - DB levels less than 20 DBA
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All components designed per A17 and B44 Codes for residential
elevators
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40 Feet per minute or 72 Feet per minute (special provisions and
variances) (All speeds require only single phase power) Local
variance may be required for speeds faster than 40 feet per
minute.
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Maximum travel 89 ft. Local variance may be required for travel
over 50 feet.
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Up to 8 maximum stops
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230 VAC single phase, 60 Hz or 50Hz, 20 Amps power supply
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No oil required
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12 roller sling system
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Extruded steel sling system
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Gate Options: Wood accordion, Collapsible scissor, Child-safe
tambour gate
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Car size: 10-18 square feet. Local variance may be required for car
size over 15 square feet.
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Gearless Permanent Magnet Motor (Same technology used in
high rise elevators, , most current technology available (Magnets
are Neodymimium)
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3/4 Hp AC Motor, 230Vac, 5 Amps FL and 10 at peak
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Class F insulation, temperature rise class 80 degrees C.
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44 pole motor
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Encoder 1024 / UVW channels, 5V
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One Brake for 125% of capacity, 100 V DC coil
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Fail-safe Breaking system inherent to the motor
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Fully automatic operation, selective up & down
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Bi-directional leveling
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Serial Link COP and call stations
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Floor selector with encoder
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Motor performs as self-acting brake in case of emergency power
failure
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Speed monitoring Governor and Safeties
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Car lighting timer
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Speaker telephone standard
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Uninterrupted power source for operation in up and down
directions in the event of power failure
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MANUFACTURING PROCESS
THE ELEVATOR INDUSTRIES MOST MODERN FACILITY
MILL SHOP
The Manufacturing Process
Our manufacturing philosophies are to maintain and fund in-house Research & Development with
highly talented engineers, maintain state of the art equipment, and to produce the highest quality
products, using only the most current and consistent processes.
People
We have assembled the most talented and qualified residential elevator team in the industry. With over
100 years of combined experience our craftsman, mechanics and engineers our truly the heart of our
product.
Factory
Our modern manufacturing facility, uses only state-of-the-art tools and processes to create this
revolutionary product.
While the industry standard is to use sheet metal and punches, The Elevator Company uses the process
of precision milling extruded steel, for a more precise and structural result.
ELEVATOR COMPANY FACTORY
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MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Super Structure
Sheaves produced from Billet steel
12 Rollers
Extruded structural steel
Assembly Line
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DRIVE MECHANISMS
The Revolution ERF Residential Elevator System
Technologies never before utilized in residential elevators:
Gearless permanent-magnet motor features:
DIAGRAM A
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The quietest motor available
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No gear box required
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Uses 60% less power than Hydraulic or Gearbox driven systems
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Fastest drive system available - up to 72 feet per minute - using only single
phase power (40 feet per minute standard) Local variance may be required
for speeds faster than 40 feet per minute.
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Dynamic polarity-reversing brake built into motor system
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Disk brake on a low speed shaft assembly
Overhead requirements
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The Revolution requires no additional overhead while still eliminating of the
equipment room—a first in the elevator industry. The Elevator Company was
able to accomplish this by using a true traction 2:1 machine allowing the entire
drive mechanism to reside behind the car enclosure assembly even when the
elevator is positioned at the fullest extent of its travel. (See Diagram A)
Battery Operation
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In the event of a power failure, The Revolution runs both in up and down directions,
for up to an hour of constant full load duty – a first in the elevator industry.
Speed monitoring governor system
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A factory calibrated governor automatically triggers rail safeties (brakes) when
the elevator travels more than 12% above programmed speed. The Governor is
centrifugally activated, so there is never a possibility of failure.
Sling system
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12 guide rollers while industry standard is four
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Widest sling system available- 44 inch width
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Extruded steel – industry standard is sheet metal
EARTH-INTELLIGENT DESIGN
Earth-Intelligent Design
We are thinking “green”! We consciously do everything
in our power to ensure that the products are as
friendly to the environment as possible. We recognize
that your home is your refuge, and strive to provide
merchandise that protects the integrity and livability
of your home and it’s surroundings. Through use of
environmentally friendly technology we are able to
use petroleum free products in our systems, therefore
preserving natural resources.
The Revolution drive system for residential elevators
supports this philosophy. Traditional drive systems
use either harmful hydraulic fluids or axle grease to
drive hydraulic pumps or lubricate large gearboxes
which not only emit odors, but can also contaminate
ground water.
Other concerns stem from issues created by
equipment noise. Even the quietest roped hydraulic
elevators operate at approximately 55 decibels, and
gear box driven elevators run at approximately 65
decibels. (Keep in mind that decibel values increase
exponentially vs. incrementally for each additional
amount of growth.) The Revolution drive system,
however, operates at a level of less than 20 decibels,
providing minimal sound disruption.
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CAR CONSTRUCTION
Elevator Car Enclosure
Typically an elevator car is manufactured using particle
board and other low quality products. Even when
manufacturers use plywood, they use screws and an
inferior connection process to create their elevator
cars. By approaching the elevator car enclosure as an
engineering challenge, The Elevator Company has created
new technology that offers a durable, safe, elevator car
enclosure without compromising aesthetics or elevator
system capacities.
Floor
In addition to using a substantial steel
understructure, The Elevator Company utilizes
fully-engineered 1 1/8th inch plywood, (“fullyengineered” meaning 97.5% gap free).
1 1/8” STRUCTURALLY ENGINEERED FLOOR ASSEMBLY
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CAR CONSTRUCTION
Bolts not Screws
We surpass industry standards through not using
any screws in the assembly of its cars. Instead, The
Elevator Company uses patent-pending bolt and nut
attachments for ceilings, floors and walls. This provides
stronger, more secure connections at all junctures.
Corner Brackets
A patent-pending corner bracket design allows
elevator cars to be manufactured and finished with no
interior corner moldings. This corner bracket extends
from the structural ceiling all the way to the floor of the
car assembly as shown in the photos. This technology
results in an assembly with no remaining gaps.
Structurally Engineered
Engineered C
Ceiling
Our patent pending “boxtop”
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design allows for a perfectly square
car assembly. It creates a structurally sound car, and enables the top
of the car to withstand significant static and impact loads, increasing
overall safety for users and service personnel . This perfectly square
“boxtop” design also ensures that gates and door track systems run
dependably and consistently.
+ PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL TO VIEW PHYSICAL SAMPLES AND
GAIN ADDITIONAL INSIGHT INTO THESE AND OTHER PROCESSES THAT THE ELEVATOR
COMPANY USES. SHOWROOM OR FACTORY TOURS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE NATIONALLY.
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HEADER NAVIGATION
INTERIOR
DESIGNS
FLAT PANEL CAB
LEVEL I CAB
FLAT PANEL CAB
LEVEL II CAB
Common Misconceptions
One of the most common misconceptions in the residential elevator industry is that the elevator car itself is just a “box”
…which can be “dressed-up” to look nice… and is only one component of the entire system. It is important to understand that,
not only does the car create a tone to complement the home, but it also provides the foundation of elevator safety, details of
manufacture should be carefully evaluated.
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EVERY INTERIOR IS CUSTOM BUILT. ELEVATOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS AND SKILLED CRAFTSMEN ARE AVAILABLE
TO HELP DETERMINE WHICH OPTIONS BEST MEET THE PERSONALITY, INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, SPECIFIC HOME DESIGN
AND BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS OF THE END USER.
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INTERIOR
NAVIGATION
DESIGNS
APPLIED MOLDING
LEVEL II WHITE STAIN
STANDARD LEVEL III CAB
ADD MAPLE/MAHOGANY
Interior Designs
We take great pride in manufacturing only the highest quality elevator interiors available today. As demonstrated in the featured
gallery, almost any design concept or high end-finish can be created. Every interior is custom built. Elevator design professionals
and skilled craftsmen are available to help determine which options best meet the personality, individual needs, specific home
design and budgetary requirements of the end user.
We believe that your elevator should ad value to your home as well as providing a utility purpose. Every cab we build is a custom
cab. Where the industry standard is a standard float wall plastic laminate, we use hardwoods and other high quality materials. We
encourage clients to involve the interior decorator or other design professionals to make the elevator the focal point of the home.
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WE ENCOURAGE CLIENTS TO INVOLVE THE INTERIOR DECORATOR OR OTHER DESIGN PROFESSIONALS TO MAKE THE
ELEVATOR THE FOCAL POINT OF THE HOME.
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HEADER NAVIGATION
INTERIOR
DESIGNS
TONGUE AND GROOVE 8’ CAB
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STANDARD RAISED PANEL
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INTERIOR
NAVIGATION
DESIGNS
CHERRY RAISED PANEL WITH APPLIED
MOLDINGS AND FABRIC INSERTS
DISTRESSED ALDER CUSTOM RECESSED CAB
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HEADER NAVIGATION
INTERIOR
DESIGNS
MINE SHAFT CABS
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INTERIOR
NAVIGATION
DESIGNS
HAND CARVED CABS IN ANY DESIGN OR WOOD SPECIES
Interior Finish and Stain
Each car at The Elevator Company is fully finished and
assembled within the Utah Manufacturing facility. It is then
carefully inspected prior to being shipped or installed. The
Elevator Company strongly discourages the purchase of
unfinished elevator cars for the following reasons:
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It is difficult for finish-work that is performed on-site
to meet the high standards, fit and finish that can be
accomplished in a state-of-the-art, controlled environment.
Stain and finish work completed in the field are applied
to a pre-assembled car, and therefore, are unable to
create the consistency and quality achieved when applied
to a disassembled car in a booth application setting.
The Elevator Company guarantees a match to the designs
and finishes in the home, Including color and sheen.
Wood panels, laminates, steel, and other finish materials
installed on-site can directly reduce the capacity of the
elevator system,
as they are in addition to an already completed cab system.
In contrast, a fully finished system, completed in the factory,
is engineered knowing the precise total weight of the car,
therefore not reducing performance capacity.
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Cost implications of finishing a car system in the field are
almost always more expensive than finishing one in the
factory.
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Factory built and finished cars are lighter in weight as a result
of less layering. For instance, with a raised panel design,
rather than applying raised panels on top of an unfinished
flat panel car, The Elevator Company’s car walls incorporate
the panels as part of the construction phase, and require no
additional layering. All raised panels used in Utah Factory
built cars are fully floating, which allows them to expand and
contract with changing temperatures.
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HEADER NAVIGATION
INTERIOR
DESIGNS
TEXTILE DETAIL
BAMBOO CONTEMPORARY
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BLACK OUT CONTEMPORARY
WITH TEXTILE INSERT
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INTERIOR
NAVIGATION
DESIGNS
MAHOGANY AND MAPLE
WITH EBONY INLAYS
GLASS CAB, GLASS FLOOR,
AND GLASS CEILING
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CONTROLS, HANDRAILS, AND ELECTRONICS
Control Panels
Control panels are available in a variety of styles and finishes. Our designs require no additional phone
box, as the phone is built directly into the interior control panel. Please see the following selections of
colors available.
BRUSHED
STAINLESS
BRUSHED
BRASS
LIGHT OIL
RUBBED BRONZE
MEDIUM OIL
RUBBED BRONZE
DARK OIL
RUBBED BRONZE
Lighting and Hand Rails
Lighting and Hand Rails: The elevator lighting and handrail options featured should be used only as a
guide. The lighting and design of your home should dictate these selections.
Cost of Repair
Many companies use proprietary parts in the construction of the controller. These parts are only
available from the original manufacturer, and are designed for planned obsolescence, resulting in high
replacement cost and a potentially long wait to acquire.
Our revolution is designed using locally available, brand-name parts, making it inexpensive to service
and repair, and allowing The Elevator Company or its qualified dealers to stock most replacement
parts if needed.
In addition to utilizing non-proprietary parts, our Revolution is designed with power supplies, relays
and other component pieces that are not attached directly to a main board. This allows for individual
part replacement, rather than requiring costly replacement of a total board.
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ELEVATOR GATES
Hardwood Folding Gate
We offer our own variation of the traditional “accordion-style” gate.
Though this style of folding gate does not offer all of the benefits of the
child-safe tambour gate, it is a popular option for residential elevator
systems. We have taken the original “accordion” design, and improved
upon it by incorporating important safety features, higher standards of
quality, durability fit and finish.
We use vinyl shielded steel pegs on every panel to add stability. The
industry standard is to place pegs only on every other panel. The
Elevator Company uses extruded hinges comprised of neoprene and
PVC (instead of vinyl). This design does not becoming brittle or sticky
with age, and is not negatively affected by heat or cold. They also
provide a finished gate that is aesthetically appealing, with hardwood
hinge covers (instead of plastic), and hardwood veneers designed to
be stained and finished in a sheen and color to complement and match
the design of the home.
Metal Collapsible Gate
This style of gate is typically reserved for ornate décor, or specifically in
response to a design professional’s request. Additional safety equipment
is generally required to operate this type of gate system, and can be
described in detail by a local elevator design professional. Please refer to
the “your child’s safety” section to understand the benefits of The Elevator
Company’s unique approach to safety and collapsible gate systems.
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ELEVATOR GATES
Child-safe Tambour Gate
Since the development of home elevators in the 1920’s, gate
systems have rarely been designed with family or child safety in
mind. Operation and design have been dictated by the cost of
manufacturing. The Elevator Company’s child safe Tambour gate,
however, is designed with the well-being of even the youngest
users in the forefront. By making safety their primary focus, they
have come to develop the safest, highest quality gate constructed
for residential elevator use.
Our child-safe gate offers peace of mind over other types of
residential elevator gates. Unlike folding and collapsible varieties,
the child-safe gate system is fully automated, and designed to
reverse in the presence of any obstruction. It latches independently,
and the elevator only operates once the gate is secured. The
distance between the face of the swing-door and the face of the
tambour gate can be as little as 3/4 inch to maximize rider safety.
(Please refer to the “your child’s safety” section).
This system also provides quality and convenience to the user. It
features bearings and shafts, while other systems use pegs and
bushings. These features allow the elevator to always respond
when called. Other gate options (folding and collapsible styles)
occasionally require the user to walk up or down stairs to another
landing to ensure the gate is closed so the elevator will operate. In
addition, the “Tambour” style of the gate retracts to give a full 36
inch clearance for entrance and exit at each landing.
INNOVATIVE “Y” BEARING DESIGN
TAMBOUR ACTION
THE BOTTOM OF EACH PANEL IS SUPPORTED
BY TWO BEARING ASSEMBLIES
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ELEVATOR GATES
Tambour Gate Options
GATE FULLY OPEN
HALF OPEN
MESH INSERTS
CLOSED
GLASS OR LEXAN INSERTS
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ELEVATOR GATES
HALF
CLOSED
OPEN
Three Speed Doors
We feature full commercial grade sliding doors for our residential elevators. This system eliminates the need for swing doors on
the shaft way. This system also allows fully independent operation for those clients that are physically challenged.
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WE FEATURE FULL COMMERCIAL GRADE SLIDING DOORS FOR OUR RESIDENTIAL ELEVATORS. THIS SYSTEM
ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR SWING DOORS ON THE SHAFT WAY. THIS SYSTEM ALSO ALLOWS FULLY INDEPENDENT
OPERATION FOR THOSE CLIENTS THAT ARE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
THE REVOLUTION
Technical specifications
Capacity 950 lbs
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The most silent elevator available - DB levels less than 20 DBA
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All components designed per A17 and B44 Codes for residential
elevators
■
40 Feet per minute or 72 Feet per minute (special provisions
and variances) All speeds require only single phase power) Local
variance may be required for speeds faster than 40 feet per
minute.
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Maximum travel 89 ft. Local variance may be required for travel
over 50 feet.
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Up to 8 maximum stops
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230 VAC single phase, 60 Hz or 50Hz, 20 Amps power supply
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No oil required
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12 roller sling system
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Extruded steel sling system
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Gate Options: Wood accordion, Collapsible scissor, Child-safe
tambour gate
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Car size: 10-18 square feet. Local variance may be required for car
size over 15 square feet.
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Gearless Permanent Magnet Motor (Same technology used in
high rise elevators, , most current technology available (Magnets
are Neodymimium)
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3/4 Hp AC Motor, 230Vac, 5 Amps FL and 10 at peak
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Class F insulation, temperature rise class 80 degrees C.
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44 pole motor
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Encoder 1024 / UVW channels, 5V
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One Brake for 125% of capacity, 100 V DC coil
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Fail-safe Breaking system inherent to the motor
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Fully automatic operation, selective up & down
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Bi-directional leveling
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Serial Link COP and call stations
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Floor selector with encoder
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Motor performs as self-acting brake in case of emergency power
failure
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Speed monitoring Governor and Safeties
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Car lighting timer
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Speaker telephone standard
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Voice enunciating car position indicator standard
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Uninterrupted power source for operation in up and down
directions in the event of power failure
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ELEVATOR SAFETY
Your Child’s Safety
It is important to recognize that by educating yourself on risks and safety measures, and by
ensuring that your elevator is properly installed with appropriate safety features, accidents
or injury can be avoided.
Main areas of residential elevator safety concerns:
1. Gate functionality
2. Self-escape after entrapment
3. Freefall
1. Gate Functionality
Residential elevators generally use one of two gate systems—accordion style (foldingpanel), or a scissor style (collapsible steel).
Accordion Gates
The following items contribute to safety concerns associated with accordion gates:
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Manufactured from low quality materials such as Vinyl, which can become brittle with
varying temperatures, and degrade with age. This can result in dangerous openings in
the gate while the car is in motion.
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Half-hock method of track guidance (one plastic peg, every other panel). This allows the
gate to be spread under pressure. Even mild impact with an object, such as a piece of
luggage, can cause these pegs to break, resulting in the gate swinging free within the
shaft.
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Gate position is such that the distance between the exterior door and the gate could
allow for a small child to be entrapped between the two. The elevator could still move
with the child entrapped (see photo).
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Poorly framed opening by framing contractor resulting in increased gaps.
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Installation by poorly trained, or non-specialized individuals
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Manual operation, creating opportunity for the gate to close while the door remains
open, allowing potential to put pressure on the gate.
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RESULTS FROM THE USE OF UNQUALIFIED INSTALLATION TEAMS, THAT ARE EMPLOYED BY
COMPANIES WHICH MAKE SAFETY, TRAINING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE LOW PRIORITIES.
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ELEVATOR SAFETY
Scissor Gates
The following items contribute to safety concerns associated with the callable or
“Scissor” gate:
INDUSTRY STANDARD
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Riders are able to reach through the gate, outside the elevator car, while the car
is in motion.
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Gates do not reach the full height of the car, and their fence-like design can
allow for children to climb over them while the car is in motion.
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Gates switches, which indicate whether a gate is fully closed, are inadequately
installed.
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Poorly framed opening by framing contractor resulting in increased gaps.
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Installation by poorly trained, or non-specialized individuals.
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Manual operation causing an opportunity to have the gate closed while the
door remains open allowing the opportunity to put pressure on the gate.
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STANDARD
The Revolution Gate Solution
We take pride in having addressed these problems for each
gate style noted above, and in providing the option of an
innovative, high-quality child-safe tambour gate.
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Reduced distance between the door and the gate, using an
offset hinge system.
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We provide security, in that a highly qualified project
manager performs on site checks for mistakes and framing
issues, and helps correct associated problem.
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We only employ the most qualified individuals.
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We recommend power operation to be added on all
accordion gates.
The Elevator Company’s Child-Safe Tambour Gate
By far the safest gate system ever designed, this gate
eliminates the possibility of child entrapment. Please review
the gate section in this brochure to find out more about this
innovative design:
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Fully automated, removing the opportunity for it to be
closed while the door remains open.
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Eliminates potential of entrapment or injury due to flush
mount design, placing the gate as close as 3/4” from the
face of the hoistway door.
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Auto-reverse obstruction detection.
The Elevator Company’s Scissor Gates
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We add a “light curtain” in front of all scissor gates, which
stops the elevator if penetration of the gate surface plane is
detected.
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Our scissor gates extend the full height of the car. (See photo)
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The Elevator Company and its dealers only employ the most
qualified individuals.
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We provide security, in that a highly qualified project
manager performs on site checks for mistakes and framing
issues, and helps correct associated problem.
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Manual operation is the only option for scissor gate
systems.
The Elevator Company’s Accordion Gates
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Manufactured from the highest quality durable materials.
A mix of PVC and neoprene allows for complete flexibility
regardless of temperature and age
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Manufactured using a shielded welded shaft on every panel
reducing gate spread under pressure and added safety
measures. If impact breaks a peg, the gate will not swing
free in the shaft.
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ELEVATOR SAFETY
2. Self-Escape
Hydraulic Drive systems:
The following items contribute to concerns about self-escape:
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Unit purchased from a non-local source, with no ability to
service the product they sell. They typically cannot or will
not respond to emergency escape situations.
a. If power fails, residential elevators take passengers
to the lowest landing before shutting down. There
are documented incidents of elderly or handicapped
passengers being injured while attempting to get out of a
basement or lower floor by trying to use stairs.
Gear box driven systems: (Please be advised that all systems,
including Counterweight traction and Machine roomless
elevators have the following skeletons in their closet.)
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Freefall in the event of a motor brake failure. Although Gear
box driven systems have some freefall protection engineered
into their design, they have no ability to stop in the event of
a brake failure. This stems from the fact they have no speed
monitoring system to activate any safeties or brakes. The
motor brake is also found on the high speed shaft of the
drive, and makes this type of system highly dependant on
electronic control to prevent failure. Due to this design, these
systems become more prone to freefall as the equipment
ages.
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Freefall in the event of a gearbox failure. Due to lack of ability
to monitor the speed of descent if a catastrophic gear box
failure occurs, the elevator will freefall.
b. Potential of elevator phones malfunctioning, creating a
situation where a passenger attempts self escape, falling
down the shaft in the process.
c. Gate systems and door locks allow self escape at any
point in the shaft.
Revolution Solution for self escape entrapment.
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The Revolution will travel both up and down in the event of a
power failure, and will continue to do so for up to one hour of
continual use.
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The Revolution uses a built-in, commercial quality speaker
phone that is tamper-proof, and not prone to failure.
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The Revolution uses a “Gate restrictor” System that will not
allow the gate to be opened unless the car is at a landing.
The door lock systems will not allow for self escape without
the skilled working knowledge of an elevator technician.
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The Elevator Company and its dealers are always only a
phone call away, and always have local emergency response
representatives wherever their product is sold.
The Bottom Line is, The Revolution design has made it
unnecessary for consumers to self escape. If they are put
in a self escape situation, they can rely on the professional
emergency response team of The Elevator Company, or its
dealers, to assure a safe escape with no falls or injuries.
The Elevator Company has addressed these serious problems
and added a level of safety never before seen in residential
elevator freefall protection.
Revolution Solution Freefall Danger protection
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In the Revolution System, a packing failure is impossible. No
oils or hydraulics are used in this system.
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The Revolution’s motor brake is positioned on a low speed
shaft, effectively eliminating wear, and offering simpler
electronic control.
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In the Revolution System, a catastrophic gearbox failure is
impossible. It does not use a gear box. Rather, a permanent
magnet AC gearless motor is the heart of its silent
technology.
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The Elevator Company has incorporated a device usually
only seen on commercial elevators, a speed monitoring
governor. This system monitors the actual speed of the
elevator system, and if it travels more than 12% higher than
its programmed speed, it will instantaneously set the brakes.
This system uses centrifugal force, and is not dependent on
electronic programming.
3. Free Fall Dangers
Residential elevators currently offer two basic drive systems,
hydraulic or gear driven. Both systems utilize technology that
is over 50 years old, and they are still being installed primarily
on the basis of their inexpensive cost of manufacture. A
Downfall of both of these systems, is that they offer a potential
risk of freefall.
Although Hydraulic systems have some freefall protections
engineered into their design, they have no ability to stop in
the event of complete packing failure resulting in freefall. They
have no speed monitoring system to activate any safeties or
brakes. (A packing is found at the top of the Hydraulic jack,
and maintains the pressure in the system.)
+ THE BOTTOM LINE IS, THE REVOLUTION DESIGN HAS
MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE
TO EXPERIENCE A FREEFALL SITUATION.
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PRODUCT COMPARISONS
PRODUCT COMPARISONS
Other Units Currently
on the Market
Specifications
REVOLUTION
Speed (feet per minute)
40-72 foot per minute
(Special provisions for up to 150 foot per minute)
Maximum 36 ft/minute
Car Size
Up to 18 square feet
Up to 15 Square Feet
Capacity
950 lbs.
Up to 950 lbs.
Gate Function
Automated Gate System
Manual gate system
Gate Construction
Hardwood
Plastic
Car Construction
Hardwood, hand-made
Prefabricated, plastic and particle
board base cab
Car Fabrication
Cars engineered using structural calculations and
patented attachment mechanisms
Car walls secured by screws,
non-structural engineering
Structure fabrication
Solid Extruded steel
Bent Sheet metal
Parts Warranty
5 years
2 years
Labor Warranty
5 years
90 days
Motor and Pulley Warranty
Lifetime
2 years parts, 90 days labor
Noise Output
Virtually silent
61-70 decibel noise output
Equipment Room Requirements
No Equipment room Required
Required 20 square foot equipment room
Freefall Safety Devices
4 separate freefall redundancy safety devices
No redundancy freefall safety devices
Battery Operation Option
Battery operation in both up and down directions
Battery operation in down direction only
Controllers
State of the art controller allows technicians
to be easily trained on residential systems and
easily moved to LULA systems
Antiquated controller technology
Lubricants
Earth-intelligent technology
Heavy use of lubricants
(oil/grease)
Installation
True encoder technology reduces install times by
12 hours
Dependent on substantial
“field manufacturing”
Seismic Accommodation
Double rail allows for up to Seismic 4 standard
No seismic offered
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BASIC DRAWINGS
Basic Drawings
The following drawings are intended for demonstration purposes only. Please be aware that The Elevator
Company does not manufacture a standard size elevator system. These diagrams show minimum,
maximum and other car configurations. Please consult your design professional at the local level to
determine codes, variance possibilities and recommended car sizes for your area. Some car sizes shown
may require a variance in your jurisdiction.
THE REVOLUTION
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WARRANTY
Revolution Residential Elevator
Limited Warranty
The Elevator Company and its registered dealers offer the following limited Warranty.
The Revolution, when installed in a residence by qualified dealers, in the manner prescribed by The Elevator Company,
and properly maintained as prescribed in the maintenance schedule of The Elevator Company, will have the following
warranty provisions:
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The Drive Motor and Sheaves will be warranted in the case of defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the
equipment or 20 years whichever comes first. The provision will cover the cost of the parts. Labor may or may not
be covered by your local representative. (Please check your specific proposal or ask your local representative about
this labor feature availability.)
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All components on the Revolution will be warranted in the case of defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of 5 years. This provision will begin from the date of home occupancy or 12 months from manufacture whichever
comes first. This portion of the warranty will cover the cost of the parts. Labor will be covered for the first 6 months
and may or may not be available for the remainder of the 5 years. (Please check your specific proposal or ask your
local representative about this labor feature availability.)
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The Elevator Company and its local representatives will not be responsible for costs associated or any damages
associated with a Revolution elevator not functioning or delayed repair.
Maintenance Schedule Requirements
The Revolution Residential elevator system is required to be maintained and inspected a minimum of twice per year
by a qualified registered representative. This requirement is based on many years and units in different loads and
cycles of use.
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