GSL Artira: Planning Guide

Creating An Accessible World
GSL ARTIRA
PLANNING GUIDE
Inclined Platform Lift For Straight And Turning Stairways
www.garaventalift.com
Please note:
Dimensions provided in this Guide are for REFERENCE ONLY
and should not be used for site preparation or construction.
GSL Artira
Table of Contents
What is an Inclined Platform Lift? ........................................................................................................ 4

Why an Inclined Platform Lift? ............................................................................................................ 4
Design Versatility .............................................................................................................................. 4
Finishes ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Where You’ll Find Our Lifts .................................................................................................................. 6
How it Works .................................................................................................................................... 7
Component Identification ................................................................................................................... 8
Platform .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Standard Platform Safety Features .......................................................................................... 10
Optional Platform Features ..................................................................................................... 11
Call Stations ................................................................................................................................... 12
Lower Landing Configuration Options .................................................................................................. 13
Required Turning Clearances ............................................................................................................. 16
Standard Upper Landing Drive Configurations ...................................................................................... 17
Alternate Drive Configurations ........................................................................................................... 19
Drive System .................................................................................................................................. 20
Additional Component Options ........................................................................................................... 21
Guide Tubes .................................................................................................................................... 22
Platform Storage at Upper Landing (Optional) ...................................................................................... 23
Platform Running Clearances Required for Platform Folded Up ................................................................ 24
Minimum Overhead Clearances to Meet Code Requirements ................................................................... 24
Attachment Methods ........................................................................................................................ 26
Wall Height Requirements for Direct Mounting ..................................................................................... 28
Loading Diagram ............................................................................................................................. 29
Technical Reference of Standard Features ............................................................................................ 30
Typical Wiring Layout ....................................................................................................................... 31
Design Hot Line: 1-800-663-6556 or +1-604-594-0422
What is an Inclined Platform Design Versatility

Lift? The GSL Artira can be designed for turning, straight
or radiating stairways with or without intermediate
An inclined platform lift easily transports a passenger landings. It is suitable for multi-level buildings with
in a wheelchair, or someone who has difficulty using a wide variety of design configurations.
stairs. The lift can be operated independently or by an
attendant with a attendant remote control (optional
Some of the many design configurations include:
item). Compatible for indoor and outdoor applications,
the Garaventa Artira Inclined Platform Lift is a
versatile, attractive and cost-effective accessibility
solution.
Why a GSL Artira?

• Meets ADA Requirements - Garaventa inclined
platform lifts are approved as a means to provide
public building access. Compliant to ASME A18.1
(USA) and CSA B355 (Canada). Straight Stairway With An Intermediate
• The Established Benchmark - Garaventa Lift Horizontal Landing
has been designing and manufacturing inclined
platform lifts since 1978. More Garaventa
inclined platform lifts are installed in commercial
buildings in North America than all other current
manufacturers combined.
• Minimal or No Stairway Modification - The
Artira will fit into most existing stairways and do
not require specially constructed hoistways.
• Space Saver - The Artira doea not permanently
UP
occupy valuable floor space and, when folded, is
the most compact inclined lift available. It is also
capable of turning tighter corners than any other
lift on the market.
• Safety - The Artira is available with a large
selection of safety and useability options. It is
considered to be one of the most user-friendly
inclined platform lift available today.
Design Assistance Straight Stairway With Platform Storage
With over 35 years of experience, Garaventa Lift

is willing and able to overcome almost any design
challenge you face. Please call our Design Hot Line
with your accessibility challenge.
1-800-663-6556 or 1+604-594-0422
UP
Unusual Bends:
For applications such as theaters, restaurants or
lecture halls.
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UP
UP
Unusual Landings:
An ideal layout for stages or store entrances.
Radiating Stairs:
Found in installations such as hotel lobbies or
observatories.
Spiral Stairs:
Turning Stairway In A Multi-Level Building Grand staircases in hotels or theaters.
Applications Include:
- Schools - Churches
- Courthouses - Commercial Buildings
- Theaters - Historical Buildings
- Restaurants - Residential
- Hospitals - And Many More

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Finishes Where You’ll Find Our Lifts

The GSL Artira is finished in a durable polyester powder Garaventa Lift has completed over 50,000 installa-
paint coating that is electrostatically applied and baked tions world wide. Some of our well-known inclined
at 210° C (410° F). lift installations include:
Standard Color
• National Art Gallery - Ottawa, ON, Canada
Garaventa Lift’s standard color, Satin Grey (fine tex- • Presidential Palace - Seoul, Korea
tured), complements a variety of modern and tradition- • City Hall, San Francisco, CA, USA
al decors (color samples are available upon request). • #10 Downing Street - London, England
• The Peak - Hong Kong
Custom Colors (Optional) • Madison Square Garden - New York, NY, USA
• Yankee Stadium - New York, NY, USA
Garaventa Lift offers a choice of colors from the inter- • Harvard Business School - Cambridge, MA, USA
nationally accepted RAL color charts (color samples • Metro System - Santiago, Chile & Mexico City, Mexico
are available upon request). • BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), San Francisco, CA, USA
• Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington, USA
Stainless Steel Finish (Optional or for Outdoor • Minnesota Twins Ball Park - Minneapolis, MN, USA
Applications)
For aesthetic purposes the tubes, towers, drive box,
sensing plate and call stations can be ordered in a
combination brushed and electro-polished stainless
steel finish. Tubes and towers are elctro-polished
whereas the drive box and sensing plates are brushed.
Stainless steel components are also available with a
powder coat painted finish.
Outdoor Applications
When located outdoors, the lift must be equipped with
stainless steel outdoor compatible components. See
page 21 for more information on the outdoor weather-
resistant package. For outdoor units, stainless steel
components are available in a painted finish.
Note: In certain indoor applications such as near a

swimming pool, an outdoor weather-resistant package
may be required.
Stainless Steel Tubes & Towers Custom Colors (Optional)

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How it Works
Two custom-designed steel guide tubes which platform through a slot in the upper tube. The drive
are custom designed for each stairway support the system, consisting of an electric motor and drive cog,
platform. These tubes contain a continuous loop moves the wire haul rope and the wheelchair platform
of wire haul rope that is attached to the upper up and down the stairway.
carriage. This carriage is mounted to the back of the
Drive System
Steel Guide Tubes (Drive Box Shown) Drive Cog
Wire Haul Rope
Platform Hanger
Upper Carriage
Overspeed Safety Carriage

Attachment
To Rope
Platform
Section Through Tubes and Drive System
Overspeed Safety
The Overspeed Safety is located at the lower end of Mechanical Pawl
the tube system and consists of a mechanical pawl and
electrical cut-out switch. In the unlikely event that the
lift should descend too quickly, both the mechanical Electrical
and electrical safety will activate simultaneously and Cut-out Switch
stop the platform from moving.
Overspeed Safety

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Component Identification
The main components of an inclined lift are:
Platform, Drive, Guide Tubes, Call Stations
Call Station
Standard Drive
System
Audio Visual Alert
Call Station Support Tower
Guide Tubes Call Station
Platform
Overspeed Safety
Optional Compact
Drive System
Lower tube arrangement with

Tensioning Device for optional
Compact Drive System

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Platform Platform Controls Grab Bars

Curved Safety Arms
Platform Sizes
The platform is available in four sizes, all with
a rated load of 300 kg. (660 lbs.).
- 800 x 1220mm (31 1/2” x 48”)*

- 800 x 1050mm (31 1/2” x 41 3/8”)
- 800 x 900mm (31 1/2” x 35 3/8”)
- 700 x 750mm (27 1/2” x 29 1/2”)
*ADA Compliant
Platform Hanger (Under Hanger

Sensing upgrade optional)
Under Platform
Anti-Slip Deck Surface Sensing Plate
Ramps with
Bi-Directional Pedestrian Safety Lights
Obstruction Sensing (Pedestrian Audio Alert
upgrade optional)
Platform Components
Key Switch Attendant Remote Emergency

(Optional) Plug In (Optional) Stop Button
Directional Buttons
Platform Control Panel Optional Attendant Remote Control Unit
The durable and vandal resistant platform control The platform can be equipped with an optional
panel is mounted to the platform hanger. The standard Attendant Remote Control that overrides the con-
platform controls are permanently mounted and stant pressure Directional Buttons during attendant
consist of two large illuminated constant pressure operation. The remote control unit can be removed
Directional Buttons for independent operation and an when not required.
Emergency Stop Button (with illumination optional).

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Standard Platform
Safety Features
Safety Sensing Pedestrian Safety Lights
The platform is equipped with safety sensors listed be- This illuminated tube lighting located at the base of
low. These sensors will automatically stop the lift when the ramps visually alerts pedestrians of the platform’s
activated by 1.8 kg (4 lbs.) of pressure. The platform location during travel, while still being discreet to the
can then be backed away from the obstruction. passenger.
• Leading Ramp Sensor Emergency Fold

When the platform is called to or from the landing In an emergency the platform can be manually
area in the folded up position the leading ramp is folded and will lock in the folded position.
sensitive to obstructions.
• Bi-Directional Ramp Sensing

The inside and outside surfaces of the leading
ramp are obstruction sensitive in the direction of
travel.
• Under Platform Sensing Plate

The under platform sensing plate detects
obstacles underneath the platform.
Curved Safety Arms

Fully automatic 32mm (1 1/4”) diameter Curved Safety
Arms further increase the safety of the GSL Artira.
They are directly over the perimeter of the platform,
guarding the user. The top of the arm is located 948mm
(37 3/8”) above the platform deck. If arms should
encounter an obstruction, they will retract to the up
position upon release of the directional control button.
Emergency Stop Button

Located on the platform control panel, this large red
button is used to stop the lift in an emergency.
Smooth Start & Stop

The Artira is equipped with a variable speed drive, pro-
grammed to automatically slow down while travelling
through certain sections of the staircase. The platform
is programmed to slow to 50% of the normal travel
speed well in advance of corners and resumes full
speed when the platform reaches straight sections. The
lift controller is also programmed to slow the platform
travel speed when approaching and departing landings.
Grab Bar
The Grab Bar is a 25mm (1”) diameter aluminum bar
located on the front face of the platform control panel
to assist passengers in loading and unloading.

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Optional Platform Features

Platform Lock Key Switch
This lock secures the platform in its folded position To meet some local code requirements a key switch
protecting the unit from vandalism. can be added to the platform control panel.
Under Hanger Obstruction Sensing Side of Hanger Optical Sensing

When the platform moves to or from the landing area in Mounted on the side of the platform hanger, these
the folded up position, sensors on the underside of the sensors are designed to protect pedestrian traffic.
hanger will automatically stop the lift when activated This feature detects possible obstructions in open-core
by a minimum of 1.8 kg stairways and while the lift turns corners.
(4 lbs.) of pressure.
Note: In some jurisdictions certain optional features
Pedestrian Audio Alert are either not permitted or mandatory depending
When the platform is folded up and traveling between on local codes. Please consult your local Garaventa
stations, an audio chime on the platform is representative for clarification.
activated indicating the lift is in motion. The chime is
deactivated when a passenger is using the lift.
Folding Seat
Designed for use by ambulatory passengers, this
folding seat is equipped with a safety belt. For
commercial applications, the folding seat and seat belt
are required by the ASME A18.1 safety code in the USA.
Dek-Lite (requires folding seat)

Mounted below the folding seat, this light provides
additional lighting to the platform.
Side Load
For confined lower landing spaces, an automatically
deployed side load ramp allows the passenger to wheel
onto the platform diagonally, offering easier access.
Auto Fold
This feature automatically folds the platform if it is left
unfolded at a landing for a period of time.
Platform on Board Alarm

When the Emergency Stop Button is activated it
illuminates and an alarm located on the platform. The
alarm will alert others that the passenger on the lift
requires assistance.
Attendant Remote Control

The Attendant Remote Control overrides the platform
controls allowing an attendant to operate the lift.

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Call Stations
Located at each landing, the call station enables the Keyless (optional)
user to unfold the platform with a touch of a button. A keyless call station is available as an option.The key-
If the platform is not at the landing, the user simply less lift does not have a keyswitch on the call station.
presses the illuminated directional button to call the
platform to their landing. Remote Platform Fold/Call (optional)
This feature allows the platform to be folded up and
Garaventa Smart-Lite Technology™ called from any call station should the platform be left
The Artira’s Smart-Lite Technology™ illuminates the folded down.
correct call station button, guiding the user through
the sequenced steps to call and unfold the lift from the Mounting Options
call station (patent pending). The call stations can be mounted on the wall (surface
or flush mounted) or on a pedestal (when no suitable
surface is available). The upper call station can also
Call Station Options be mounted on the drive box or on the tube system
• Emergency Stop Button (with illumination itself (only available with Drive Box arrangement).
optional) Flush mount call stations can be pre-wired during the
• Attendant Call Switch construction or building renovations, resulting in a
cleaner appearance with no surface wiring.
Platform Call Buttons
Platform and Ramp

Power Fold Down
Button
Platform and
Ramp Power Fold
Up Button
Location for
Optional Emergency
Stop Button
Location for Optional Key Switch

Attendant Call Switch (Keyless Optional)
Call Station Freestanding Call Station Pedestal (optional)
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190 mm [7 1/2”]
102 mm x 102
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electrical box
190 mm [7 1/2”]
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Flush Mount Call Station (optional) Surface Mount Call Station

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Lower Landing Configuration

Options
A variety of lower landing configurations are available to Drop-Down Lower Landing
suit each stairway. If you have a unique arrangement, (Drive Box System Shown) When lower landing space
contact your local Garaventa representative or call is limited, the lower landing section of the tubes are
the Garaventa Design Hot Line for more information. angled downward at a 45° angle to land the platform as
close to the bottom step as possible. This configuration
is often combined with the side load feature.
Straight Lower Landing for Drive Box
This configuration is used when there is adequate
space to load/unload straight onto the platform at the
lower landing.
A
1200 [47 1/4”]
Straight Lower Landing for Compact Drive

The Rope Tensioning Device used with the Compact
Drives requires a minimum clearance of 250mm
(9 7/8”) from the end of the tubes to the nearest
obstruction.
Straight Lower Landing
B
Straight Landing - With Side Load

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90° and 180° Lower Landings

These configurations place the platform away from
pedestrian traffic while loading/unloading and storing
the platform. Ideal for stairs with sufficient clearances
such as stairways with alcoves, hallways or otherwise
unused spaces under stairs.
pages 15 + 16
C
See Turning
Clearances
See Turning
Clearances pages
15 + 16
Required Lower Landing Clearances Landing Over a Flight

This enables the platform to be loaded/unloaded and
Platform Size Dim. A Dim. B Dim. C stored over a flight of stairs that is not being serviced
by the lift.
800 x 1220 mm* 2883 1708 1540
(31 1/2" x 48")* (113 1/2) (67 1/4) (60 5/8)
800 x 1050 mm 2713 1538 1370
(31 1/2" x 41 3/8") (106 3/4) (60 1/2) (53 7/8)
800 x 900 mm 2563 1388 1220
(31 1/2" x 35 3/8") (100 7/8) (54 5/8) (48)
700 x 750 mm 2368 1218 1070
(27 1/2" x 29 1/2") (93 1/4) (48) (42 1/8)
Notes:
- *ADA Compliant
- Dimension A + B has been calculated using a drop-down
landing configuration and a first riser height of 178mm
(7”).
- Dimensions are based on standard platforms with stan-
dard ramps. Ramp extensions will increase the clearances
required.
- Contact your local Garaventa representative or call the
Garaventa Design Hot Line for more information.

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Required Turning Clearances
(Inside Bend)
(Note: Nearest obstruction.ie,
handrail or wall)
F
A
Wall to outside
of tubes
E
(Straight Lift Applications)
No Bends
B
Platform
Folded Up
D
Platform
Folded Down
Side Load Ramp Loading
(optional)
Stair Width Clearances and Platform Projection Dimensions

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Turning Clearance Chart

The space requirements of the GSL Artira are affected or structural support posts can be supplied Tower
by how the tube system is supported. The lift can mount. For further information on Attachment
either be mounted directly to the wall, Direct Mount, Methods please refer to page 26 & 27.
Platform Sizes
Attachment 800 x 1220 mm* 800 x 1050 mm 800 x 900 mm 700 x 750 mm
Dim.
Method (31 1/2" x 48")* (31 1/2" x 41 3/8") (31 1/2 x 35 3/8") (27 1/2" x 29 1/2")
mm in mm in mm in mm in
Direct Mount 125 4 7/8 125 4 7/8 125 4 7/8 125 4 7/8
A
Tower Mount 150 5 7/8 150 5 7/8 150 5 7/8 150 5 7/8
Direct Mount 320 12 5/8 320 12 5/8 320 12 5/8 330 13
B
Tower Mount 345 13 5/8 345 13 5/8 345 13 5/8 355 14
Direct Mount 1015 40 1015 40 1015 40 900 35 3/8
C
Tower Mount 1040 41 1040 41 1040 41 925 36 3/8
Direct Mount 1230 48 3/8 1230 48 3/8 1230 48 3/8 1115 44
D
Tower Mount 1255 49 3/8 1255 49 3/8 1255 49 3/8 1140 45
Direct Mount 1035 40 3/4 1035 40 3/4 1035 40 3/4 920 36 1/4
E
Tower Mount 1060 41 3/4 1060 41 3/4 1060 41 3/4 945 37 1/4
Direct Mount 1225 48 1/4 1185 46 5/8 1145 45 1/8 1025 40 3/8
F
Tower Mount 1250 49 1/4 1210 47 5/8 1170 46 1/8 1050 41 3/8
Notes:
• *ADA Compliant
• Dimensions E and F include 20mm (3/4”) running • For towers mounted to 2” x 6” wood boards on walls
clearance and include standard ramps. Ramp extensions (see page 26) add 38mm (1 1/2”) to the above tower
will increase the clearances required. Contact your local mount dimensions.
Garaventa Lift representative or call the Garaventa
Design Hot Line for more information.
Consult Garaventa Lift
Consult Garaventa Lift
Consult Garaventa Lift for Clearances of Outside Radius Bends

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Standard Upper Landing Drive

Configurations
A variety of configurations are available for each drive
system. If you have a unique or complex application
that is not covered in this guide, contact your local
Garaventa Lift representative or call the Garaventa
Standard In-Line Drive 90° & 180° Drive

The standard in-line drive configuration places the The 90° or 180° configuration allows the drive box
drive 1200mm (47 1/4”) from the top of the stairs to to be located away from the top of the stairs and
allow a passenger to load and unload the platform and pedestrian traffic.
maneuver past the drive box.
1821 mm (71 5/8”) min.

100 mm
(3 7/8”) 521 mm (20 1/2”) 1200 mm 820 (32 1/4”) min.
min. (47 1/4”) min.
100 (3 7/8”) 300 (11 3/4”)

min. min.
521 (20 1/2”)
100 (3 7/8”)
min.
Offset Drive
When upper landing space is limited, the drive box
can be positioned closer to the stairs and to the wall.
860 (33 7/8”) min.
(5 1/2” min.
140 mm
1200 mm (47 1/4”) min.
100 mm (3 7/8”) min.
460 (18 1/8”) min.
Notes:
For 90° and 180° configurations, add 200mm (7 7/8”)
if the Call Station is mounted on the tubes.

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Standard Upper Landing Drive

Configurations (Continued)
Compact Drive Reverse Drive
The Compact Drive is designed to utilize a minimum By reversing the drive box it can be placed closer to
amount of space, in some conditions as little as the top stair nose, while still maintaining sufficient
203mm (8”). Required clearances vary with stair clearance for loading and unloading. This scenario is
angle, motor orientation, as well as ramp and ideal for landings between stairs or where walls end
platform sizes. For further details on this drive at the top of the stairs.
system refer to page 20, and for lower landing
considerations see pages 13 and 14.
1200 (47 1/4”) min.
50 (2”) min.
*152mm (6”) - 406mm (16”)

Dimension variable with stair angle, motor orienta-
tion, ramp extensions and platform size.

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Alternate Drive Configurations

Drive on Treads - Flight Beyond Upper Landing Drive Under Floor
Designed for intermediate landings with restricted The drive box can be positioned under the floor if
clearances due to narrow hallways, the drive box is sufficient clearances are available. It can be placed
mounted on the stair treads. This ensures maximum on its side or right side up.
clearance on the landing for pedestrian traffic.
460 (18 1/8”) min.
300 (11 3/4”) min.
Drive Through Wall at 90° or 180°

The tubes go through the wall enabling the drive to
be stored in a separate room instead of on the upper
landing.
Drive on Shelf
The drive box can be attached to a shelf that is fastened
to a solid wall.
100 (3 7/8”) min.
475 (18 3/4”) min.
550 (21 5/8”) min.

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Drive System
The drive is always located at the upper end of the Mains Power Requirements
guide tubes. It is available in two arrangements, the Both drive systems require 208-240 VAC single-
standard Drive Box and the Compact Drive. Each phase 50/60 Hz. on a dedicated 20 amp. circuit.
drive system is suited to a particular application,
with a variety of design configurations to choose from
(see pages 17-19 for drive configurations).
Motor Drive Support Bracket

Cover (if required)
Drive Cog
”] ”]
5/8 /8
[10 [2 3
270 60
213 [8 3/8”]
1053 [41 1/2”]
Upper Tube Compact Drive

Centerline
732 [28 7/8”]
Lower Tube
945 [37 1/4”]
Centerline ]
6”
6 [1
40
508 [20”]
Controller Box
521 for Compact
[20
1/2 Drive
”]
Drive Box
23
3[
91
/ 8”
]
Drive Box Compact Drive

The most common drive arrangement, the Drive Box, The compact drive is ideal for lifts with restricted
uses a 2 H.P. motor and is always attached to the upper landings. It utilizes the same components as
upper end of the guide tubes. the Drive Box however, they are arranged differently.
The drive cog and the motor are directly attached
The drive box has a multitude of design configu- to the upper end of the guide tube system, with the
rations (under the floor through the wall and many electrical components housed in a Controller Box that
more). Please see pages 17-19 for some of the many can be located up to 6 meters (20ft) away from
design options available. the compact drive.
The compact drive is not available outdoors or with

stainless steel tubes.

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Additional Component Options

The GSL Artira can be equipped with a number of unit can be located up to 4.5 meters (15’) away
additional safety features: from the drive system.
Audio Visual Alert Box Size: 597 mm (23 1/2”) high x 444 mm
A wall mounted strobe light and audible chime cautions (17 1/2”) wide x 192 mm (7 5/8”) deep
pedestrians in the vicinity that the lift is in operation.
The volume of the audible chime can be adjusted on Outdoor and Extreme Applications
site. This option is ideal for stairways with 90 degree When located outdoors or in extremely harsh
or 180 degree switchbacks. environmental conditions, the lift will require a
stainless steel drive box, stainless steel tubes, towers
Fire Alarm Integration (Fire Service) and audio visual alerts (if specified).
The fire service feature is designed to interface with
a building’s fire safety system and interrupt power A vinyl platform cover is recommended for outdoor
to the lift when the fire alarm sounds. This ensures applications.
the lift will not obstruct stairway traffic during
evacuation. If the lift is in use when the alarm The Compact Drive System is not available for
sounds, the lift will only allow the platform to travel to outdoor applications or with stainless steel tubes.
the designated landing with the emergency exit. The
passenger must use the constant pressure direction Note: In certain indoor applications such as
button. Custom versions of this feature are available. near a swimming pool, an outdoor weather-
Consult Garaventa Lift. resistant package may be required.
Auxiliary Power System

This feature provides backup power to operate the lift
when mains power is lost. The self contained battery
Vinyl Platform Cover

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Guide Tubes
The platform travels on two steel tubes, 51mm
(2”)in diameter, that are affixed 600mm (23 5/8”)
apart vertically. The location of the tubes on the
stairs depends on the platform size and the angle
of the stairs. Generally speaking, the lower tube is
approximately 500mm (21 5/8”) vertically above the
stairs when a 800 x 1220 mm (31 1/2” x 48”)platform
is used.
Stabilizer Roller Stabilizer Tube
Upper Tube
Infill Panels (Optional)

These mesh screens are located between the towers
of the lift to create a safety barrier.
As an alternative, attachment angles can be welded

to the sides of the towers to allow for infill panels of
other materials, such as Plexiglas or wood (infill panel
material is not supplied by Garaventa Lift).
Triangle of Sup-
port
Lower Tube
Horizontal Stabilizer
(back of platform shown)
Upper Tube
Stabilizer
The stabilizer tube is placed in horizontal or shallow
sections of the lift’s travel. This slotted tube allows a Handrail
roller, mounted to the back of the platform, to enter and
travel through. This roller connection creates a triangle
of support to stabilize the platform. The stabilizer is
required whenever the lift travels horizontally or at an
angle of less than 20°.
Lower Tube
Pedestrian Handrails (Optional)

With the installation of the tube system the existing
handrails are often obstructed or removed. A third
tube, 38mm (1 1/2”) in diameter, can be located
between the main guide tubes to serve as a pedestrian
handrail. In most applications this handrail can be
positioned within the accepted code height range.
Due to interference with the platform during
travel, full building code compliance may not
be possible. Some restrictions apply when used in
conjunction with the horizontal stabilizer (see above
for further details on the stabilizer). Contact your local
Garaventa Lift representative or call the Garaventa Lift

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Platform Storage at Upper

Landing (Optional)
This feature allows the platform to travel along the tubes, while folded, to a storage location off the stairs.
A stabilizer tube is required for this application (see page 22 for stabilizer details). Other configurations are possible.
A
100 (3 7/8”) min.
50 (2”) min.
B
In-line Drive with Platform Storage 90° Drive with Platform Storage
(Drive Box Shown, also available with Compact Drive) (Compact Drive Shown, also available with Drive Box)
Notes:
Dimensions for Compact Drives are approximate only. Factors affecting the location of the Compact Drive include stair angle,
motor orientation and ramp extensions. Contact your local Garaventa Lift representative or call the Garaventa Lift Design Hot
Line for more information.
- If the call station is mounted on the tubes, add 200mm (7 7/8”) for drive box configurations.
- Dimensions are based on standard platforms with standard ramps. Ramp extensions will increase the clearance
dimensions required.

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Platform Running Clearances Required For Platform Folded Up
n
mi
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[1
25
Ceiling or other obstruction
Dimension A
Note:
This running clearance is for the
platform in the folded position only.
See dimensions below for overhead
requirements for passenger usage and
codes.
Stair Angle
Minimum Overhead Clearances To Meet Code Requirements
Minimum Code Requirements:
US Code (ASME A18.1)

Centerline of 1524mm (60”) overhead clearance
Minimum Canadian Code Requirements
Platform
required to any point above the platform
deck. Refer to Dimension B in chart on
US Code Dimension B - Canadian Code Dimension C
Total Overhead Clearance Required
page 25.
Minimum US Code Requirements
End of Plat-
form
Canadian Code (CSA B355)
1500mm (59”) overhead clearance
required to the centerline of the
platform. Refer to Dimension C in chart
on page 25.
Important Note: Please consult the local

Garaventa Lift representative for local
code requirements.
Stair Angle

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Platform Running Clearances Required For Platform Folded Up
Platform Size
Stair 800 x 1220 mm 800 x 1050 mm 800 x 900 mm 700 x 750 mm
Angle (31 1/2" x 48") (31 1/2" x 41 3/8") (31 1/2 x 35 3/8") (27 1/2" x 29 1/2")
Dimension A
22° 1560 61 3/8 1500 59 1445 56 7/8 1330 52 3/8
25° 1690 66 1/2 1610 63 3/8 1540 60 5/8 1400 55 1/8
30° 1825 71 7/8 1730 68 1/8 1645 64 3/4 1475 58 1/8
35° 2000 78 3/4 1880 74 1775 69 7/8 1560 61 3/8
40° 2215 87 1/4 2070 81 1/2 1945 76 5/8 1685 66 3/8
45° 2460 96 7/8 2290 90 1/8 2140 84 1/4 1845 72 5/8
Clearances to Meet US Code Requirements (ASME A18.1)
Platform Size
Angle (31 1/2" x 48") (31 1/2" x 41 3/8") (31 1/2 x 35 3/8") (27 1/2" x 29 1/2")
Dimension B
22° 2086 82 1/8 2020 79 1/2 1960 77 1/8 1880 74
25° 2170 85 3/8 2090 82 1/2 2020 79 1/2 1930 76
30° 2320 91 3/8 2220 87 1/2 2135 84 2020 79 1/2
35° 2480 97 5/8 2365 93 1/8 2260 89 2120 83 1/2
40° 2665 104 7/8 2525 99 3/8 2400 94 1/2 2235 88
45° 2880 113 3/8 2710 106 3/4 2560 100 3/4 2365 93
Clearances to Meet Canadian Code Requirements (CSA B355)
Platform Size
Angle (31 1/2" x 48") (31 1/2" x 41 3/8") (31 1/2" x 35 3/8") (27 1/2" x 29 1/2")
Dimension C
22° 1820 71 5/8 1785 70 1/4 1755 69 1/8 1705 67 1/8
25° 1865 73 3/8 1825 72 1790 70 1/2 1730 68
30° 1945 76 5/8 1895 74 5/8 1850 72 7/8 1780 70
35° 2030 79 7/8 1970 77 1/2 1920 75 5/8 1835 72 1/4
40° 2130 83 7/8 2060 81 1/8 1995 78 1/2 1895 74 5/8
45° 2245 88 3/8 2160 85 2085 82 1/8 1965 77 3/8

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Attachment Methods Distance Plate
Upper Tube
The following are examples of common tube attachment
methods. To ensure that the structure can withstand Gusset
the loads and forces exerted by the lift, please consult
Distance Plate
a structural engineer. Back Plate
Upper Tube Distance Plate

Tube Attachments
To maintain the vertical separation between the tubes, Gusset
distance struts and gussets are welded to the tubes. Back Plate Lower Tube
The struts are attached either directly to the wall or to
square or rectangular steel support towers.
Distance Plate
Lower Tube
Please refer to the loading diagram on Direct Mount Strut Tower Mount Strut
page 29 for wall and floor reactions.
Solid Walls
- solid concrete, concrete block, wood or steel
reinforcement.
This construction is ideal for direct mounting as the
struts can be attached directly to the wall. Where Weak Wall Structure
extra support is necessary the upper hole in the (RequiresThrough Bolt)
strut can be fastened through the wall.
Direct Mount
Wood Stud Walls

These structures require support towers, along with
a 2” x 6” board that is screwed to the studs in the
wall, running parallel to the stair flight. The towers Wood Stud Wall
must be attached to the board as well as to the 2” x 6” Board
floor or stair treads.
Wall Finishing
When using this attachment method, add the Wall Finishing
board thickness of 38mm (1 1/2”) to the turning
clearances shown on pages 15 & 16.
Note: Never attach a lift to a wall framed
with steel studs.
Tower Mount to 2” x 6” Board on Wall

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Freestanding Support Towers

- solid concrete stairs, steel pan stairs filled with
concrete, 76mm (3”) thick wood stairs/landings
These are required when there are no existing support

walls, or when the lift is required to be freestanding.
For concrete-filled steel pan treads, the towers are

either bolted through the treads (where access is
possible) or attached to a steel stringer for additional
support.
Tower
Tower Base
Freestanding Tower Mount
Please refer to the loading diagram on

page 29 for wall and floor reactions. Tower Strut
Upper Tube
Upper Tower Bracket
Handrail Tube
Tower
Lower Tower Bracket

Lower Tube
Existing Railing
Open Balustrade - Towers In The Core

Towers can be positioned within the open stair core Stair Stringer
when there is insufficient platform turning clearances
or if the stairs are too weak for freestanding towers.
The towers are fastened to the walls, stringers, or stair
edge, as well as to the floors.
Handrails can be removed or special brackets can

be used to allow for tube attachment to the towers,
without damaging the balustrade.
Tower Mount in Open Balustrade

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Wall Height Requirements for

Direct Mounting
For prevention of concrete breakout, these required
wall heights include 100mm (3 7/8”) of clearance from
the top hole of the strut to the top of a concrete wall.
Platform Size
Angle (31 1/2" x 48") (31 1/2" x 41 3/8") (31 1/2 x 35 3/8") (27 1/2" x 29 1/2")
20° 1155 45 1/2 1125 44 1/4 1095 43 1/8 1055 41 1/2
25° 1230 48 3/8 1190 46 7/8 1155 45 1/2 1100 43 1/4
30° 1315 51 3/4 1270 50 1225 48 1/4 1155 45 1/2
35° 1410 55 1/2 1355 53 3/8 1300 51 1/8 1215 47 7/8
40° 1520 59 7/8 1450 57 1/8 1385 54 1/2 1285 50 5/8
45° 1645 64 3/4 1560 61 3/8 1485 58 1/2 1365 53 3/4
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Minimum Support Structure Height for Direct Mounting on Concrete Wall

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Loading Diagram
F
Loads are based on an 800 x 1220mm
(31 1/2” x 48”) platform: X d2
Straight Lifts And/Or Lifts With Inside
Radius Bends d1
F1= 1093 N (246 lbf)
F2= 2942 N (661 lbf)
d1= 296mm (11 5/8”)
d2= 506mm (19 7/8”)
Moment At The Center Of Tower Or Back Of Tower

Direct Mount Strut
Hanger
M= F x d (F: Force; d: distance)
M= F1 x (d1 + X) + F2 x (d2 + X)
Platform
Tower Mount
X is 92mm (3 5/8”) min. to 330mm (13”) max.
Direct Mount
X is 100mm (4.0”) min. to 140mm (5 1/2”) max.
F1 F2
Maximum Moment C.G. of Rated
M= 3144 Nm (27827 in.lbf) with Tower Mount Conveyance Load
M= 2377 Nm (21041 in.lbf) with Direct Mount
Lifts With Outside Radius Bends

F1= 1231 N (277 lbf)
F2= 2942 N (661 lbf)
d1= 341mm (13 3/8”)
d2= 606mm (23 7/8”) 300 kg’s (660lbs)
Moment At The Center Of Tower Or

Back Of Direct Mount Strut
M= F x d (F: Force; d: distance)
M= F1 x (d1 + X) + F2 x (d2 + X)
Tower Mount
X is 92mm (3 5/8”) min. to 330mm (13”) max.
Direct Mount
X is 100mm (4.0”) min. to 140mm (5 1/2”) max.
Maximum Moment
M= 3580 Nm (31682 in.lbf) with Tower Mount
M= 2787 Nm (24664 in.lbf) with Direct Mount

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Technical Reference of
Standard Features
Platform Sizes Drive System
800 x 1220mm (31 1/2” x 48”) - ADA Compliant Motor: Single phase (supplied by inverter) 2 H.P. drive
800 x 1050mm (31 1/2” x 41 3/8”) box at the end of the guide tube system. The drive
800 x 900mm (31 1/2” x 35 3/8”) box can be located away from the upper landing by
700 x 750mm (27 1/2” x 29 1/2”) extending the guide tubes.
Power Requirements: The mains power requirement for
Curved Safety Arms both drive systems is 208-240 VAC, 50/60 HZ single
phase on a dedicated 20 amp. circuit.
Fully automatic, 32mm (1 1/4”) diameter safety arms,
top of arm 948mm (37 3/8”) above platform deck. Power Transmission: Roped sprocket using 8mm (3/8”)
wire haul rope.
Emergency Use: Ratchet wrench (or handwheel) is
Pedestrian Safety Lights provided.
Illuminated tube lighting, located at both ends of the
platform deck. Alerts pedestrians that the platform is
in motion. Overspeed Safety
Located at the bottom of the tube assembly containing
mechanical overspeed sensor and brake, with electrical
drive cut-out protection.
Rated Load
300 kg. (660 lbs.)
Rail System
Two 51mm (2”) O.D. steel tubes spaced 600mm (23
Speed 5/8”) apart vertically.
6 meters (20 ft) per minute, slowing to 3 meters (10
ft) through corners and when approaching or departing
landings.
Finishes
Durable electrostatically applied and baked fine tex-
tured Satin Grey paint.
Operating Controls
Call Stations (Standard): Equipped with Garaventa Lift
Smart-Lite Technology™, constant pressure directional
buttons, one touch fold & unfold buttons, 24VDC power,
and keyed operation.
Platform (Standard): Equipped with constant pressure
switches, Emergency Stop Button (manual reset) and
keyless operation

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Typical Wiring Layout

Actual wiring and number of conductors may vary The following options require field wiring
depending on options, quantity of stations and lift by others:
configuration. • Attendant Call
• Fire Service
Some of the options that will affect the • Auxiliary Power System
wiring include: • and possibly others
• Emergency Stop switches (requires 2 additional
conductors to each call station)
• Additional Audio Visual Alerts (requires 3
additional conductors to each A/V)
Call Station Mains Power

3 Conductors min. 20 AWG 2 Conductors plus ground.
Wiring size as per local electrical
code specifications, loads and
distance from source.
Upper Call Station
(Tube Mounted Shown)
Audio Visual
(Optional Item)
Audio Visual
3 Conductors Integrated
min. 20 AWG Disconnect
Switch
Intermediate
Call Station
Call Station
3 Conductors min.
20 AWG
Overspeed Safety
1 Conductor
min. 20 AWG Lower Call
Station
Call Station
3 Conductors min. 20 AWG
Overspeed Safety Overspeed Safety

1 Conductor min. 20 AWG

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