Travel

Up to 300 feet of rise

Capacity

300, 500, 650 and 1000 lbs

Speed

Up to 100 FPM

*BASED ON STANDARD DESIGNS.
CUSTOM SOLUTIONS EXCEEDING THESE PARAMETERS MAY BE AVAILABLE.
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Special Purpose Personnel Elevators (SPPE) provide vertical transportation of authorized personnel and their tools/equipment only. SPPE elevators are installed in grain elevators, radio antennas and bridge towers, underground facilities, dams, and power plants.

Schumacher Special Purpose Personnel Elevator (SPPE) systems feature a rugged design, low maintenance, quiet operation, and easy installation.

Advantages

Available in 300, 500, 650, and 1,000 lb. capacities
Available in NEMA 4 (non-hazardous locations) & Hazardous Location electrical ratings
Emergency exit, non–skid steel floor
Full folding door with safety switch
Self cleaning door track to eliminate dust accumulation
Car and control panel pre–wired for automatic operation, interior light, and alarm switch
8# steel T–rails for car and counterweight
VVVF Drive provides smooth operation and accurate floor leveling
Up to 100 fpm
Optional: rear exit doors (1,000 lb. only)
Optional: constant pressure operation
Optional: stainless steel car
Optional: down-speed governor on counterweight
Optional: hazardous location enclosure
Meets or exceeds the ASME Code A17.1 for Special Purpose Personnel Elevators
Other NEMA and class ratings available
Non-proprietary equipment

Controller

Variable Voltage Variable Frequency Drive provides smooth operation and accurate floor leveling while increasing the life of the equipment
NEMA 4 control panel will accept 240–480 volts
Controller incorporates all electrical devices required for maximum operational safety of the elevator
Fused disconnect
Control circuit transformer, reverse phase relay, anti–weld relay, and reverse starter
All components pre–wired to a numbered terminal strip

Manuals

Power Unit

3 HP, 60 hertz, 240–480 volts, electric motor mounted on a rugged steel channel frame with gear reducer, brake, 22" diameter traction sheave, sheave gripper, and down–speed governor
Motor, gear reducer, and brake are engineered for long, trouble–free service
Electrically actuated disc–type magnetic brake for positive control and protection
Synchronized down–speed governor and car safeties will stop car if overspeed occurs
Motor can be mounted in vertical or horizontal position

Landing Door

All landing doors included in standard packages
Available as left or right hand swing
Door equipped with electromechanical locking device to prevent door from opening when the car is not at a landing
Elevator will not operate when landing door is unlocked
Replacement doors furnished with or without locking devices

Standard Drawings & Specs

Layout Dimensions

Pit, Overhead & Machine Room

Capacity (lb.)	Counterweight	Hoistway (W x D)	Landing Door Frame (W x H)	Interior (W x D)	Height	Speed	DWG
300	Rear	40" x 42"	37 1/2" x 91"	26 3/4" x 26 3/4"	82"	100
300	300	Side	48" x 36"	37 1/2" x 91"	26 3/4" x 26 3/4"	82"	100
500	Rear	48" x 45 1/2"	43 1/2" x 91"	31 3/4" x 31 3/4"	82"	100
500	500	Side	54" x 40 1/2"	43 1/2" x 91"	31 3/4" x 31 3/4"	82"	100
650	500	Rear	52" x 48 1/2"	47 1/2" x 91"	35 1/4" x 35 1/4"	82"	100
650	650	Side	58" x 40 1/2"	47 1/2" x 91"	35 1/4" x 35 1/4"	82"	100
1000	650	Rear	58" x 54 1/2"	53 1/2" x 91"	41 3/4" x 40 3/4"	82"	100
1000	1000	Side	64" x 46 1/2"	53 1/2" x 91"	41 3/4" x 40 3/4"	82"	100

Speed	Minimum Pit Depth	Minimum Overhead	Capacity	Cab Height
0-200 fpm	5'0"	15'6"	2000-4000 lbs	8'0"
0-200 fpm	5'2"	15'6"	4500-5000 lbs	8'0"
-350 fpm	5'9"	16'0"	2000-5000 lbs	8'0"
-400 fpm	5'9"	16'4"	2000-5000 lbs	8'0"
-500 fpm	6'4"	16'10"	2000-5000 lbs	8'0"

All Schumacher Elevator Company Special Purpose Personnel Elevators / Manlifts meet or exceed all requirements set by the American Society of Mechanical Engineeers (ASME A17.1).

Given dimensions are for planning purposes only and are not intended for construction use. Actual dimensions will be verified during the engineering process.

Custom designs available.