The LPW series has ten rated loads, from 450 to 2000 kg (6 to 26 passengers), and four speeds: 1.0, 1.6, 1.75 and 2.0 m/s. It was designed for residential buildings and offices that have no space above the shaft for a machine room.
Where the equipment is located
The traction machine is fixed at the top of the shaft, either on a beam or on the guide rails. At a speed of 2.0 m/s only beam mounting is possible. The car roping is 2:1. The controller can be placed in the shaft as an option; in that case no opening in the floor slab for the cabinet is needed.
Car and shaft dimensions
| Rated load, kg | Doors, mm | Car, width x depth, mm | Shaft, width x depth, mm | Pit, mm | Min. headroom, mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450 | 800 | 1100 x 1100 | 1800 x 1700 | 1450 | 3800 |
| 630 | 800 | 1100 x 1400 | 1800 x 1800 | 1450 | 3800 |
| 800 | 800 | 1300 x 1400 | 2000 x 1800 | 1450 | 3800 |
| 1000 | 900 | 1500 x 1500 | 2200 x 1900 | 1450 | 3800 |
| 1050 | 900 | 1600 x 1500 | 2300 x 1900 | 1450 | 3800 |
| 1000* | 800 | 1100 x 2000 | 1850 x 2400 | 1450 | 3800 |
| 1050* | 800 | 1100 x 2100 | 1850 x 2500 | 1450 | 3800 |
| 1150 | 1000 | 1700 x 1500 | 2550 x 1950 | 1500 | 3900 |
| 1250 | 1000 | 1800 x 1500 | 2650 x 1950 | 1500 | 3900 |
| 1350 | 1100 | 1950 x 1500 | 2800 x 1950 | 1500 | 3900 |
| 1600 | 1100 | 1950 x 1750 | 2800 x 2150 | 1500 | 3900 |
| 2000 | 1100 | 2000 x 2000 | 2900 x 2400 | 1500 | 3900 |
These are catalogue data for a speed of 1.0 m/s and a single entrance. Deep cars are marked with an asterisk. The door height is 2100 mm and the car height is 2250 mm. Cars of up to 1050 kg are available as through cars, in which case the shaft is 110 mm deeper.
Both the pit and the headroom increase with speed. At 1.6 m/s the pit is 1550-1600 mm, at 1.75 m/s it is 1600-1650 mm, and at 2.0 m/s the headroom reaches 4700 mm. The travel is up to 50 m at 1.0 m/s, up to 60 m at 1.6 m/s and up to 75 m at 1.75-2.0 m/s.
What the certificate states
The EU type-examination certificate for 630 kg and a speed of 1.0 m/s states: a pit of at least 1300 mm, headroom of at least 3800 mm, up to 17 stops and 50 m of travel. The certificate does not cover smaller dimensions. That is why we do not install this lift in a shaft with a one-metre pit or three and a half metres of headroom.
What to prepare in the building
The catalogue drawings show what is required from the builders: a lifting hook in the slab above the shaft, permanent shaft lighting, ventilation at the top, and a pit for the car and counterweight buffers. Door openings on the floors are made to the door width from the table and a height of 2100 mm.
Questions we are asked
What is the smallest shaft?
According to the catalogue, 1800 x 1700 mm for a 450 kg car and 1800 x 1800 mm for 630 kg. We consider a narrower shaft separately, based on the results of the site survey.
Can an LPW be installed in place of an old lift?
Only if the pit and headroom of the old shaft fall within the limits of the certificate. In buildings where the pit is about one metre deep, this is usually not the case.
Is a machine room required?
No. The traction machine, overspeed governor and ropes are located in the shaft.
What happens if the power goes out?
The lift has an electric brake release device, which lets a technician evacuate passengers faster. For the car to travel to the nearest floor by itself and open the doors, an automatic rescue device (ARD) is ordered; in the catalogue it is a paid option.
How many stops can there be?
The car operating panels are designed for 2-60 stops, depending on the type. The actual limit is set by the travel for the chosen speed.
What documents come with the lift?
We provide copies of the EU type-examination certificates on request. After installation the lift undergoes conformity assessment under the Technical Regulation on Lifts (Ukraine), which we carry out on site.
Send the shaft dimensions, pit depth and headroom through the request form, and we will select a car. Full tables for all speeds are in the catalogue on pages 14 and 15.
