Residential Elevators

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="044785a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Sunrise Elevator Inc  </B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sunrise Elevator Inc "><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>Residential Elevators</B>   |   <A HREF="id27.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Residential Elevator Value"><U>Residential Elevator Value</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Stair Lifts"><U>Stair Lifts</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Wheel Chair Lifts"><U>Wheel Chair Lifts</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Dumbwaiters"><U>Dumbwaiters</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Commercial Elevators"><U>Commercial Elevators</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id29.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Full Maintenace Repair Services"><U>Full Maintenace & Repair Services</U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="045d2b03.jpg"> <div>  <img src="HTMLobj-218/aniGif.gif" border="0" align="bottom" width="155" height="470">  </div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Residential Elevators</I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Elevators For Residential Use </B></div> <div> <B>By EMMCO</B></div> <div> There was a time when residential elevators were considered primarily a luxury toy reserved for the very rich. However, with advances in technology and engineering, residential elevators are finding more widespread acceptance and, while still not inexpensive, they are offering substantial help to people with mobility and access difficulties who might otherwise have to leave their two-story homes.</div> <div> There are two basic types of residential elevators available, distinguished by the type of lifting mechanism they employ. There are also a wide variety of cab styles and other options available, depending on the manufacturer and your particular needs and budget.</div> <div> <B>Electric Winding Drum Elevators</B> </div> <div> Electric winding drum elevators utilize an electrically-driven winch that winds and unwinds a steel cable to raise and lower the elevator cab. The cab moves along a special steel guide channel that keeps it operating smoothly with no side-to-side movement. These elevators travel at about 30 feet per minute, and can typically handle approximately 750 pounds of load with a travel range of around 50 feet; about 5 - 6 floors.</div> <div> Power is provided by a 240 volt electric motor located in a space behind the elevator shaft. The elevator only requires a shaft of roughly 4 x 5 feet (inside dimension) with an additional 6 to 12 inches of pit below the bottom floor, so they can be used in a surprisingly wide range of home applications.</div> <div> Standard residential doors can be used to cover the elevator access on each floor. Special gates and electrical interlocks protect occupants from accidentally entering the open shaft.</div> <div> <B>Hydraulic Elevators</B> </div> <div> Once considered impractical for residential use, upgraded technology in recent years has made hydraulic elevators more affordable and more practical for use in the home. While more expensive than the cable lift models, hydraulic units have more lifting capacity -- up to 1,400 pounds or more -- and have smoother operation with gentler starts and stops.</div> <div> Hydraulic elevators also offer more convenience and design flexibility. The power unit and controller mechanisms can be located 30 to 40 feet away from the elevator shaft, simplifying installation in some applications, and the quiet operation is much less likely to disturb people in adjacent rooms.</div> <div> Operation is through a hydraulically-operated rotary screw pump, again powered by a 240 volt electric motor. A steel framework guides the cab and the shaft size is approximately 4 1/2 x 5 feet.</div> <div> <B>Standard and Optional Equipment</B> </div> <div> The smallest residential cabs are approximately 48 x 36 inches inside. For wheelchair access, the cab size needs to increase to approximately 38 x 57 inches. Since space and cost are usually a primary factor in selecting a residential elevator, these are minimum cab sizes -- larger sizes are also available for additional cost.</div> <div> Residential elevators come standard with safety features such as electrical interlocks, safety brakes, emergency cab lighting, stop switches, and an alarm system. Standard controls include start and stop buttons, an alarm button, and a light switch.</div> <div> The interior of the cabs range from simple to ornate. At the lower end, interior wall and ceiling coverings are typically either plastic laminate or unfinished wood paneling, and the cab is supplied with a single incandescent light fixture. Intermediate and upper line cab interiors feature such amenities as raised-panel oak and cherry wall coverings, dropped ceiling panels with fluorescent lighting, beveled glass panels, and even stained glass. All cabs come with an unfinished floor to allow covering with carpet, vinyl, or wood flooring to match the home's decor, or can be special-ordered with prefinished wood flooring to match or compliment the wood walls.</div> <div> <B>Installation</B> </div> <div> It is typically up to the homeowner or the building contractor to provide the necessary elevator shaft space, which must be constructed to the elevator company's specifications. You will also be responsible for providing 240 and 120 volt electrical circuits (for the hoist motor and the interior lighting), electrical disconnects, and a telephone line. Installation of the elevator equipment itself is done either by the factory or a factory-authorized contractor.</div> <div> Prior to any planning and construction, you need to decide on the elevator model you wish to purchase, and then obtain all of the necessary installation requirements and specifications from the manufacturer. Elevators are also subject to all local building and electrical codes and require a building permit prior to installation.</div> <div> <B>Smooth ride</B></div> <div> The Sunrise Residential Elevator typically uses hydraulic power to provide a smooth, pleasant ride. It is designed with two speeds: running speed and leveling speed both directions. </div> <div> <B>Quiet operation</B></div> <div> Besides providing a smooth ride, our hydraulic power unit is amazingly quiet. In fact, it makes about the same amount of noise during operation as a air conditioner and far less noise than other types of residential elevators. A Sunrise Residential Elevator can be used at any hour of the day or night without disturbing the relaxed atmosphere of a home. </div> <div> <B>Fast, professional installation;</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>A Typical Turn-Key Elevator Package,  w/ Doors Package Complete </B></div> <div> Your Sunrise Residential Elevator, meeting all local and national elevator and electrical codes, can be installed in standard wood frame or block walls. It uses regular household power (single phase, 220V). Sunrise provides all door hardware, entrance frames, and a metal door for each opening. Customer may choose to install their own custom doors and entrances as well.</div> <div> Unless otherwise purchased; Every Sunrise Residential Elevator is equipped with the following advanced features:</div> <div> • Visifold Safety Gate. Every Residential Elevator is equipped with an attractive power-operated, clear folding gate that must be closed to operate.</div> <div> • Your choice of stainless steel or bronze finishes (brushed or polished).</div> <div> • Battery-operated backup controlled safety descent. In the event of a power failure, you don't have to worry about being stranded in the elevator; the car will ride smoothly and slowly to the next lowest floor level.</div> <div> • Door locks. The door locks provided by Sunrise meet all applicable ANSI regulations. The door lock features both electrical and mechanical locking, which prevents the elevator from operating while the doors are open. Preset design locations eliminates installation problems for your residential contractors and improve performance with consistent location on each floor. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Other standard features</B></div> <div> • Rated capacity: 1000 lbs.</div> <div> • Serves up to 4 stops, Front and Rear Opening</div> <div> • 12-month material and labor warranty</div> <div> • CSA approved microprocessor controller with fault management</div> <div> • Handrail</div> <div> • Car and hall fixtures (Stainless Steel / Polished Brass)</div> <div> • Sub frame/door alignment system, metals doors, and hardware</div> <div> • Emergency Automatic  and Manual lowering systems</div> <div> • Emergency stop buttons in pit, on top of car and in car</div> <div> • Emergency lighting & telephone</div> <div> • Locked power cabinets</div> <div> • Wiring contained in conduit</div> <div> • State of Art plastic laminate, or finished/unfinished <U>hardwood</U> cab panel selections</div> <div> • 3' 0" door frame </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0b26a850.jpg" border=0 width="106" height="133" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="0ab64860.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="134" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Cherry  <IMG SRC="0a65e840.jpg" border=0 width="94" height="132" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Maple <IMG SRC="0a5648b0.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="139" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Oak  </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0a85f840.jpg" border=0 width="95" height="132" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Unfinished  Oak <IMG SRC="0aa66910.jpg" border=0 width="102" height="145" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Melamine  <IMG SRC="0ad61880.jpg" border=0 width="97" height="136" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">White Ash </div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <IMG SRC="0b174880.jpg" border=0 width="116" height="136" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                        <IMG SRC="0754f880.jpg" border=0 width="79" height="136" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                          <IMG SRC="078508a0.jpg" border=0 width="80" height="138" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <IMG SRC="07c538f0.jpg" border=0 width="83" height="143" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                                 <IMG SRC="07464880.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="136" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <IMG SRC="0a2679c0.jpg" border=0 width="103" height="156" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="09e7c9b0.jpg" border=0 width="124" height="155" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Mini-Elevator for easy thru-floor applications.</div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <embed src="HTMLobj-194/summerof42.mid" autostart="true" hidden="true">  </div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>