The manufacturer designs every MP lift for a specific shaft, so any conversation about one starts with dimensions. The diagram shows exactly what to measure. All levels are taken from the finished floor: this is how the manufacturer measures them on its drawings too.
It is worth taking the width and depth at every floor. In old buildings the shaft walls deviate from the vertical, and the car has to be sized for the narrowest point. Also note which side the door is on at each stop and whether there is a machine room above the shaft. If there is no one to take the measurements, leave a request for a site survey: we will come and take the dimensions ourselves, free of charge.
What the building must provide
The shaft is concrete, brick or metal. The manufacturer's kit includes guide rail brackets and anchors for concrete or solid brick; the bracket spacing is 1500 mm at a speed of 1.0 m/s. The manufacturer gives the loads on the pit floor and on the walls in the drawings, and they must be passed to the building's structural engineer before work begins.
If there is no shaft, it is assembled from metal, glazed or clad, inside the building or against the facade. According to the catalogue, all MP series can be adapted to the modular structure; we also build steel-frame shafts ourselves.
The power supply is three-phase, 380 or 400 V, 50 Hz; the catalogue also lists 220 and 415 V versions and, for small cars, a single-phase one. In machine-room-less lifts the controller cabinet is placed on the top floor or, on request, on another one; its location is shown on the manufacturer's drawing. The manufacturer supplies the pit ladder. Shaft lighting is either included in the manufacturer's kit or left to us; this is decided at the specification stage.
The standard pit and headroom depend on the series and speed. For a 630 kg MP GO Evolution at 1.0 m/s they are 1025 and 3400 mm. Where these dimensions are not available, there are two routes: the reduced version of the same series to EN 81-21 (pit down to 695 mm, headroom down to 2900 mm) or the Flex series, which needs a pit of only 315 mm. When designing a new building, it is better not to count on reduced dimensions.
If the shaft adjoins a bedroom or living room, make sure the wall is soundproofed. For MP GO Evolution the catalogue gives an average sound level of 65 dB(A) in the shaft and 50 dB(A) in the car during travel.
How the work goes
After the site survey we enter the data into the manufacturer's configurator. The output is a technical summary with the model, traction machine, doors and finishes, and a set of drawings: up to sixteen sheets with the shaft plan and section, fixing details, loads and the controller cabinet location. We check the drawings against the building and give them to the client for approval; only then does the lift go into production. The manufacturer ships from Zaragoza. Installation and commissioning are done by our own crews, and after the conformity assessment the lift is put into service.
We work out the specification from the building and its passenger traffic: the most expensive one is rarely needed, and the cheapest rarely pays off.
Customer questions
What does the lift do when the power fails?
The ecoGO controller has built-in automatic rescue: the car travels to the adjacent floor and opens the doors. In the manufacturer's technical summaries this is listed as rescue without an additional power source, and it is part of the standard equipment. For the technician there is also electrical rescue operation from the cabinet.
Is a machine room required?
The Evolution and Flex series do not need one: the traction machine is in the shaft and the cabinet is on the top floor. If there is already a room above the shaft, for example left over from an old lift, MP GO C is chosen and the traction machine goes there.
Can the lift be powered from a single phase?
Only small cars. According to the catalogue, Evolution runs on a single-phase supply for up to six persons at 0.5 m/s, and Flex for up to 450 kg at 0.8 or 0.5 m/s. Larger lifts need three phases.
Is the lift suitable for a wheelchair user?
A wheelchair with an attendant needs a car of at least 1100 × 1400 mm with 900 mm doors; at MP this is the 630 kg size. Options include a panel and buttons with Braille, voice announcements and an induction loop for hearing aids. The EN 81-70 accessibility standard is on the list in the manufacturer's H1 certificate.
In what language does the voice announcer call out the floors?
The manufacturer's standard list of languages does not include Ukrainian. The manufacturer accepts a custom set of audio files, so we prepare the Ukrainian announcements ourselves and submit them with the order.
What documents come with the lift?
The manufacturer's quality system certificates under Directive 2014/33/EU (they are listed on the "MP lifts (Spain)" page), a list of safety components with declarations of conformity, the technical file and drawings. We carry out the conformity assessment under the Technical Regulation on Lifts in Ukraine on site, once the lift has been installed.
Where can I find spare parts?
MP components have factory codes, and parts are ordered by them. The MP spare parts catalogue on our separate website dedicated to this brand will help you find the right item: parts there are grouped by lift assembly, and you can put together a request straight from the catalogue.
What is the warranty on the equipment?
Under the manufacturer's terms, 24 months from the date of shipment. The warranty on installation work is set out in the contract as a separate clause.
You may not find your question on this list. Write it in a request, add the shaft dimensions or photos, and we will give you a specific answer.
