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= Platform Width
= Platform Depth
= Hoistway Width
= Hoistway Depth

= Clear Door Width
= Clear Door Height
= Overhead
= Pit Depth
= Door Clearance
= 5" for Regular Type Doors
= 6 ¾" for Pass Type Doors
For capacities over 10,000 lbs., rail bracket fastening may require beam support as shown. A Structural Engineer needs to determine that the hoistway structure will withstand the rail forces shown on the layout drawing.
 
Download Written Specifications
Microsoft Word File PDF File 5000-6000 lbs.
Microsoft Word File PDF File 8000-15000 lbs.
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Do not use hoistway dimensions for construction purposes. Different code year adoptions and local code variations may affect the hoistway size. Verify all dimensions with MEI prior to construction.
Freight Elevators - Standard Specifications
Cap. Platform Platform Width x Platform Depth Hoistway With Power Regular Doors
Hoistway Width x Hoistway Depth

Hoistway With Power Pass Doors
Hoistway Width x Hoistway Depth

Pit Depth
Pit Depth 		Front (F) Rear (R)

Clear Inside With Single Section

Clear Inside With Two Section

Door Width And Height
Clear Door Width x Clear Door Height

Elevation & Plan View Drawings
4000

7'-0" x
8'-0"

 8'-8" x
8'-8"

8'-8" x
8'-9 ¾"

4'-6"
F

6'-8" x
7'-7"

6'-8" x
7'-4 ½"

6'-8" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
4000

7'-0" x
8'-0"

 8'-8" x
8'-10"

8'-8" x
9'-1 ½"

4'-6"
F/R

6'-8" x
7'-6"

6'-8" x
7'-1"

6'-8" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
5000

8'-0" x
9'-0"

 9'-10" x
9'-8"

9'-10" x
9'-9 ¾"

4'-6"
F

7'-8" x
8'-7"

7'-8" x
8'-4 ½"

7'-8" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
5000

8'-0" x
9'-0"

 9'-10" x
9'-10"

9'-10" x
10'-1 ½"

4'-6"
F/R

7'-8" x
8'-6"

7'-8" x
8'-1"

7'-8" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
6000

10'-4" x
10'-0"

 12'-2" x
10'-8"

12'-2" x
10'-9 ¾"

4'-6"
F

10'-0" x
9'-7"

10'-0" x
9'-4 ½"

10'-0" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
6000

10'-4" x
10'-0"

 12'-2" x
10'-10"

12'-2" x
11'-1 ½"

4'-6"
F/R

10'-0" x
9'-6"

10'-0" x
9'-1"

10'-0" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
8000

10'-4" x
12'-0"

 12'-4" x
12'-8"

12'-4" x
12'-9 ¾"

4'-6"
F

10'-0" x
11'-7"

10'-0" x
11'-4 ½"

10'-0" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
8000

10'-4" x
12'-0"

 12'-4" x
12'-10"

12'-4" x
13'-1 ½"

4'-6"
F/R

10'-0" x
11'-6"

10'-0" x
11'-1"

10'-0" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
10000

10'-4" x
14'-0"

 12'-4" x
14'-8"

12'-4" x
14'-9 ¾"

4'-6"
F

10'-0" x
13'-7"

10'-0" x
13'-4 ½"

10'-0" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
10000

10'-4" x
14'-0"

 12'-4" x
14'-10"

12'-4" x
15'-1 ½"

4'-6"
F/R

10'-0" x
13'-6"

10'-0" x
13'-1"

10'-0" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
12000

12'-4" x
12'-0"

 14'-4" x
12'-8"

14'-4" x
12'-9 ¾"

4'-6"
F

12'-0" x
11'-7"

12'-0" x
11'-4 ½"

12'-0" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
12000

12'-4" x
12'-0"

 14'-4" x
12'-10"

14'-4" x
13'-1 ½"

4'-6"
F/R

12'-0" x
11'-6"

12'-0" x
11'-1"

12'-0" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
15000

12'-4" x
16'-0"

 14'-4" x
16'-8"

14'-4" x
16'-9 ¾"

5'-0"
F

12'-0" x
15'-7"

12'-0" x
15'-4 ½"

12'-0" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
15000

12'-4" x
16'-0"

 14'-4" x
16'-10"

14'-4" x
17'-1 ½"

5'-0"
F/R

12'-0" x
15'-6"

12'-0" x
15'-1"

12'-0" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
20000

12'-4" x
20'-0"

 14'-4" x
20'-8"

14'-4" x
20'-9 ¾"

5'-0"
F

12'-0" x
19'-7"

12'-0" x
19'-4 ½"

12'-0" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
20000

12'-4" x
20'-0"

 14'-4" x
20'-10"

14'-4" x
21'-1 ½"

5'-0"
F/R

12'-0" x
19'-6"

12'-0" x
19'-1"

12'-0" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
25000

14'-4" x
20'-0"

 16'-4" x
20'-8"

16'-4" x
20'-9 ¾"

5'-6"
F

14'-0" x
19'-5 ½"

14'-0" x
19'-3"

14'-0" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
25000

14'-4" x
20'-0"

 16'-4" x
20'-10"

16'-4" x
21'-1 ½"

5'-6"
F/R

14'-0" x
19'-3"

14'-0" x
18'-10"

14'-0" x
8'-0"

 DWG File PDF File
 
Automobile Lifts

8000

9'-4" x
21'-8"

11'-0" x
22'-4"

11'-0" x
22'-5 ¾"
4'-6"

F

9'-0" x
21'-3"

9'-0" x
21'-0 ½"

9'-0" x
8'-0"

  

8000

9'-4" x
21'-8"

11'-0" x
22'-6"

11'-0" x
22'-9 ½"
4'-6"

F/R

9'-0" x
21'-2"

9'-0" x
20'-9"

9'-0" x
8'-0"

  
       
 

Notes:

  • Overhead dimensions are based on 6 foot high car gate.
  • Two section car gates are not recommended for high usage installations or wide openings.
  • For extra high door opening requirements, or special conditions, consult your representative.
Calculations based on EMS Gates and Doors
Minimum Overhead for Single Section Gates
  = 14'-6"
Minimum Overhead for Two Section Gates
  = 12'-4"
Clear Inside of Cab
  Width = Platform – 4"
Front Opening Only
  Depth = Platform – 5" for Single Section Gate
  For Doors Exceeding 13'-6" in Width - 6 ½"
  Depth = Platform – 7 ½" for Two Section Gate
  For Doors Exceeding 13'-6" in Width - 9"
Front and Rear Opening
  Depth = Platform – 6" for Single Section Gate
  For Doors Exceeding 13'-6" in Width - 9"
  Depth = Platform – 11" for Two Section Gate
  For Doors Exceeding 13'-6" in Width - 14"
   
 
ASME A17.1 code requirements for minimum rated capacity are as follows:
Class A (General Freight Loading) – 50 lbs. per sq. ft.
Class B (Motor Vehicle Loading) – 30 lbs. per sq. ft.
Class C-1 (Industrial Truck Loading – truck carried by elevator) – 50 lbs. per sq. ft., but not less than load, including weight of truck.
Class C-2 (Industrial Truck Loading – truck is normally used for loading and unloading only, and is not usually carried by elevator) – for elevators of 20,000 lbs. capacity or less capacity shall equal the weight of the loaded truck – maximum load on platform during loading and unloading not exceed 150% of rated load.
Class C-3 (Other loading with heavy concentrations where truck is not usually used) – 50 lbs. per sq. ft., but not less than load.
NOTE: Square feet area of platform is determined by net inside area.
 
General Note:
 
1 lb. = 0.454 kg
1ft2 = 9.29 E-2m2
 
   
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