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What's Behind the Elevator Door

September 2019

In this Issue:

Blueprint for Success The best steps for project management success. 

Featured Project Check out the ups and downs at Union Wharf.

Code Considerations New changes to ASME 17.1-2016.

Warranty and Service An inside look into our current warranty.

What's on Your Mind? What are the overhead dimensions required by code?

What's Next We will be attending the ABX show in November!

Blueprint for Success

Our Award Winning Project Management Process The Safe Home Install Advantage ™

Steps for Success 1. Examine the architect's drawings closely for hoist-way measurements, distance of travel and other pertinent considerations. 2. Obtain typical drawings from Inclinator. 3. Draw up a budget consideration. 4. Provide Comprehensive Installation Agreement. 5. Order job specific drawings upon receiving deposit and signed agreement. This can take up to 5 to 7 days.   6. Provide site visit to check correct pit depth, condition of hoist-way, rail blocking in proper condition, and proper location of main power disconnect. 7. Visit showroom for cab selections and other available options and upgrades.

"Winner of the 2016 Rhode Island and New England Micro Enterprise Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration"

Featured Project Union Wharf Glass Elevator Boston's Union Wharf boasts some of the most beautiful and historic architecture combined with a contemporary flare. Therefore, it is no surprise that Union Wharf Condominiums is now home to one of Home Healthsmith's most beautiful projects to date. This stunning elevator stands out with a custom designed glass enclosed hoist-way crafted by Oasis Glass from Feeding Hills, MA. Home Healthsmith and Oasis Glass, in collaboration with Apex Carpentry and Inclinator Company of America, were able to fulfill the indulgence of the client. This project is also complete with an all acrylic cab that serves three floors with in line openings.

Code Considerations

ASME 17.1-2016 Revision Did you know that changes have been made to Sections 5.3.1.7.2 (clearance between hoist-way doors and landing sills), 5.3.1.8.2 (car doors and gates), and 5.3.1.8.3 (clearance between hoist-way doors and gates) to improve the safety of residential elevators? The ASME ANSI A17.1/CSA 844-2016 National Safety Code for Elevators - Section 5.3 Private Residence Elevators revisions were made to prevent entrapment and injury of small children between the hoist-way door and the car gate. The reduced clearances were based on a hazard analysis that was conducted and provided to the ASME 17.1 Residence Elevator subcommittee.

Code Revisions Require...

1. Where swinging hoist-way doors and either folding or horizontally sliding car doors are used and both doors are in the fully closed position, the space between the hoist-way door and the car door reject a 4" diameter ball at all. 2. The distance between the hoist-way face of the hoist-way doors and the hoist-way edge of the landing sill not exceed ¾" for swinging doors. 3. Folding car doors to be designed and installed to withstand a force of 75 lbs. applied horizontally using 4" diameter sphere at any location within the folds on the car door, without permanent deformation. The deflection shall not displace the door from its guides or tracks. The force shall be applied while the door is in fully closed position. 4. Horizontally sliding car doors and gates to be designed and installed to withstand a force of 75 lbs. applied horizontally on an area 4" x 4" at right angles at any location on the car door or gate without permanent deformation. The deflection shall not exceed 3/4" and shall not displace the door from its guides or tracks. The force shall be applied while the door is in the fully closed position.

"One tragedy after another" - The Washington Post

Is this code change mandatory for all residential elevator companies and their dealers? Compliance to the new standard is required within six months of its publication, November 30, 2016. States and local governments use ASME 17.1/CSA B44 as guidance for state and local requirements that are required by law . Adoption of ASME 17.1/ CSA B44-2016 will vary by state and local governments. These code revisions are designed to eliminate the small child entrapment and injury hazard. Home Healthsmith is committed to providing residential elevators that meet the highest safety standards. We will be following ASME 17.1/CSA B44-2016 for all units to be installed after May 30, 2017. This means that we will only be shipping units with code compliant car gates to ensure that installations after May 30, 2017 comply with ASME 17.1/CSA B44-2016. Why the code change is an industry-wide necessity? "Being an early adopter of the code change can be incredibly beneficial for Home Healthsmith as we become our customers' number one advocate. Consumers want to know that the companies they do business with care about their well-being, and choosing to sell only code-compliant elevators is a simple way to accomplish this." - Bill Bohmbach

Warranty and Service

Current Warranty

First Year One full year from date of turnover. Unconditional warranty on all parts and workmanship by Home Healthsmith, to include all parts and no labor charges for the first year.  Second Year After 12 months, equipment should be serviced annually, as recommended by ASME A17.1; the American National Safety standard. Maintenance plans will be offered after the warranty period has ended.

Lifetime Lifetime warranty on rail system, car sling, car guide shoes and hoist-way wiring and hoist ropes. Warranty coverage contingent on Home Healthsmith Peace-of-Mind Service Plan in place after twelve month warranty has expired. Exemptions Exemptions include overloading of cab, fire, flood, or water damage, lightening strikes and/or household electrical surge and if serviced by others it nullifies the warranty.

What's on Your Mind?

Q. What's included in Inclinator's #200 cab? A. Inclinator can provide a #200 style cab constructed of smooth unfinished hardwood veneer panel, flooring constructed of a maple sub floor and a white laminate ceiling. These standard features come either unfinished or to customer selections. The cab also consists of one accordion fold gate (vinyl) for the various openings. Other details will be completed based on customers selection during the order process including control panel, hall call stations, telephone system finishes, wooden handrail, and cab-gate styles. Upgrades are also available. Q. Is a pit required to have a residential elevator? And if so, how deep? A. Yes, a pit is necessary. An Hydraulic elevator requires a minimum 10" deep pit and a MRL elevator requires a minimum 8" deep pit.

Q. Is a machine room a requirement for the installation of a residential elevator? A. Massachusetts and Connecticut require a locked machine room that must have 3' x 4' of clear unobstructed floor space. Rhode Island code is less strict and allows for the controls to be fixed to the adjacent wall or the exterior of the hoist-way. Q. What are the overhead dimensions required by code? A. The minimum overhead requirements for Inclinator's Machine Room-Less (MRL) elevator must be 8' 9" measuring from the floor of the cab to the top of the finished hoist-way. The minimum overhead requirements for Inclinator's Hydraulic Drive elevator must be 8' 0".

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What's Next

Lunch and Learn Presentation titled "What's Behind the Elevator Door" Home Healthsmith would like the opportunity to meet your staff, provide company background and go through our award winning project management process. We will bring in lunch for your team and provide a short presentation on completed projects and various processes. Call our office and ask for Michelle Tavares to schedule a lunch and learn today! We can be reached at 401-293-0415.

Architects and Builders Expo (ABX Show) November 5-7th at Boston's Convention Center  Come visit our booth #952!

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