Schindler 5500 MRL Elevator

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CA, MA, WA, NYC and VT require elevator control rooms, please contact your local Schindler representative for options.

Individual Hoistway Dimensions box-sizeHoistway Dimensions are determined by these four factors: A. Hoistway Width B. Hoistway Depth C. Pit Depth D. Overhead

Individual Hoistway DimensionsX

box-sizeHoistway Dimensions are determined by these four factors: A. Hoistway Width B. Hoistway Depth C. Pit Depth D. Overhead

Hoistway Width

Must select service type, capacity and counterweight to view

Hoistway Depth

Must select service type, capacity, counterweight, rear openings and door type to view

Pit Depth

Must select service type and speed to view

Overhead

Must select service type, machine room location, cab height and speed to view
Flexible cab and hoistway sizes are available. Please contact your Schindler sales representative for design assistance.

Notes

Schindler recommends 8'-6" (2500 ­ 3500 lbs) and 7'-6" (2100 lbs), providing additional hoistway tolerances.

Plan View

Plan ViewX

Must select door type, door hand, and rear openings to view preview

Plan View

Plan ViewX

Must select door type, door hand, and rear openings to view preview

Section View

Section ViewX

Must select door type and rear openings to view preview

Section View

Section ViewX

Must select door type and rear openings to view preview

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Basic Design Development

In Seismic Zone?

In Seismic Zone?X

Quantity of Units The number of units in the elevator bank.

Quantity of UnitsX

The number of units in the elevator bank.

Service Type General Purpose: doors are always on the long side of the hoistway and ADA compliant to carry passengers. Hospital/Service: doors are on the short side of the hoistway to accommodate hospital stretcher/beds.

Service TypeX

General Purpose: doors are always on the long side of the hoistway and ADA compliant to carry passengers. Hospital/Service: doors are on the short side of the hoistway to accommodate hospital stretcher/beds.

Capacity The amount of weight an elevator can safely carry.

CapacityX

The amount of weight an elevator can safely carry.

Speed The top speed the elevator can achieve in feet per minute.

SpeedX

The top speed the elevator can achieve in feet per minute.

Door Type The number of door panels and the way they open.

Door TypeX

The number of door panels and the way they open.

Cab Height The dimension from the finished floor to the canopy of the cab.

Cab HeightX

The dimension from the finished floor to the canopy of the cab.

Door Hand The direction that the door opens when looking out from inside the elevator.

Door HandX

The direction that the door opens when looking out from inside the elevator.

Rear Openings A second opening for the elevator cab.

Rear OpeningsX

A second opening for the elevator cab.

Travel Limits The distance that the elevator travels from the bottom landing to the top most landing served. (Minimum Travel Limits is 8' 9", Maximum Travel Limits is 350' 0")

Travel LimitsX

The distance that the elevator travels from the bottom landing to the top most landing served.

Counterweight Side counterweight is more cost efficient, faster, and requires less building interface and structural requirements. Please contact your local Schindler Representative if occupied space below the hoistway. A safety gear on the cwt will be required and the hoistway will require additional space.

CounterweightX

Side counterweight is more cost efficient, faster, and requires less building interface and structural requirements. Please contact your local Schindler Representative if occupied space below the hoistway. A safety gear on the cwt will be required and the hoistway will require additional space.

Working Drawings

Quantity of Landings On how many floors will the elevator stop.

Quantity of LandingsX

On how many floors will the elevator stop.

Quantity of Front Openings The necessary number of front openings for your elevator.

Quantity of Front OpeningsX

The necessary number of front openings for your elevator.

Quantity of Rear Openings The necessary number of rear openings required for your building.

Quantity of Rear OpeningsX

The necessary number of rear openings required for your building.

Hoistway Entrance Dimensions The width and height of the entrance that are available for the service type and capacity selected. Entrance height must be at least one foot less than the cab height.

Hoistway Entrance DimensionsX

The width and height of the entrance that are available for the service type and capacity selected. Entrance height must be at least one foot less than the cab height.

Power Supply The voltage that will be available to power the elevator.

Power SupplyX

The voltage that will be available to power the elevator.

Cab Inside Dimensions Clear cab inside width, depth, and height dimensions.

Cab Inside DimensionsX

Clear cab inside width, depth, and height dimensions.

Cab Details

Cab Width Cab WidthThe width of the cab inside.

Cab WidthX

Cab WidthThe width of the cab inside.

Cab Depth Cab DepthThe depth of cab inside.

Cab DepthX

Cab DepthThe depth of cab inside.

Cab Side Walls

Cab Side WallsX

Cab Rear Walls

Cab Rear WallsX

Cab Lighting Lights within the cab ceiling.

Cab LightingX

Lights within the cab ceiling.

Cab Front and Doors The doors that move with the cab.

Cab Front and DoorsX

The doors that move with the cab.

Cab Handrail Mounting Mounting indicates the location and quantity of handrails in the cab.

Cab Handrail MountingX

Mounting indicates the location and quantity of handrails in the cab.

Cab Handrail Type and Finish Defines the shape and the architectural finish of the handrails inside the cab.

Cab Handrail Type and FinishX

Defines the shape and the architectural finish of the handrails inside the cab.

Cab Threshold The threshold or sill is part of the platform underneath the elevator cab.

Cab ThresholdX

The threshold or sill is part of the platform underneath the elevator cab.

Auxiliary Cab Panel Secondary car operating panel in the cab.

Auxiliary Cab PanelX

Secondary car operating panel in the cab.

Cab Station Type

Cab Station TypeX

Frames, Fixtures and Finishes

Construction

This is the construction of the elevator entrance frames. They are bolted frames.

ConstructionX

This is the construction of the elevator entrance frames. They are bolted frames.

Frame and Door Finish - Main Floors Hoistway entrance frame and door at all main floors.

Frame and Door Finish - Main FloorsX

Hoistway entrance frame and door at all main floors.

Frame and Door Finish - Typical Floors Hoistway entrance frame and door at typical floors.

Frame and Door Finish - Typical FloorsX

Hoistway entrance frame and door at typical floors.

Hall Fixtures Finishes These are the hall fixture cover plates located in the hallway.

Hall Fixtures FinishesX

These are the hall fixture cover plates located in the hallway.

Maintenance Options

Regular Maintenance Standard service that is performed during regular business hours.

Regular MaintenanceX

Standard service that is performed during regular business hours.

Callback Service Emergency shutdown service that is performed 24/7.

Callback ServiceX

Emergency shutdown service that is performed 24/7.

Maintenance Period The duration in months of the initial after construction service period.

Maintenance PeriodX

The duration in months of the initial after construction service period.

Additional Options

ElevateMe App – Touchless elevator operation from smartphones With Schindler’s ElevateMe mobile application users can call an elevator and select their destination using their own smartphone. Available on both the iOS or Android operating systems. Available in most markets. Read More about Elevate Me App here

ElevateMe App – Touchless elevator operation from smartphonesX

With Schindler’s ElevateMe mobile application users can call an elevator and select their destination using their own smartphone. Available on both the iOS or Android operating systems. Available in most markets. Read More about Elevate Me App here

Schindler SafeCall – Emergency wireless elevator phone line Schindler SafeCall's emergency elevator phone line service can provide potential cost savings when switching from analog to wireless phone line. It complies with local regulations ensuring regular line tests, self-checks, emergency electrical power supply. Learn More About Schindler SafeCall.

Schindler SafeCall – Emergency wireless elevator phone lineX

Schindler SafeCall's emergency elevator phone line service can provide potential cost savings when switching from analog to wireless phone line. It complies with local regulations ensuring regular line tests, self-checks, emergency electrical power supply. Learn More About Schindler SafeCall.

Schindler VCS – Two-way communication The Schindler Visual Communication System (VCS) harnesses Schindler’s latest digital technologies to elevate in-car emergency communication. It enhances safety and convenience by providing passengers with multiple emergency communication options, including voice, text, and one-way video capability, visually confirming cab interior status. Learn More About Schindler VCS.

Schindler VCS – Two-way communicationX

The Schindler Visual Communication System (VCS) harnesses Schindler’s latest digital technologies to elevate in-car emergency communication. It enhances safety and convenience by providing passengers with multiple emergency communication options, including voice, text, and one-way video capability, visually confirming cab interior status. Learn More About Schindler VCS.

Landing Indicator (Hall Lantern/Position Indicator) The landing indicator shows direction of travel or car position and direction of travel.

Landing Indicator (Hall Lantern/Position Indicator)X

The landing indicator shows direction of travel or car position and direction of travel.

Certificate Frame Frame used to hold the inspection certificate.

Certificate FrameX

Frame used to hold the inspection certificate.

Emergency Options