Standard Car Features:
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(standard large size open style car shown)
Walls: Open car style – 42 in high walls with curved safety handrailing
Paneling: Transparent ligth weight polycarbonate material
Flooring: ADA compliant, slip resistant, marine grade fibergrate
Seating: 1 fixed & 1 folding bench seat
Trim: Composite wood material on car hand railing and seats
Controls: Elevator control push buttons with emergency stop
Sill Plate: Code compliant car to platform clearance
Door: Sliding gate with door rod latch
Car Style Options:
Open Car
- Walls: 42 in high walls with curved safety hand railing
- Paneling: Transparent polycarbonate material
- Flooring: ADA compliant, slip resistant, marine grade fibergrate
- Seating: 1 fixed & 1 folding bench seat with composite wood material
Full Height Polycarbonate
- Walls: 75 in full height straight car walls & roof (options below)
- Paneling: Transparent polycarbonate material with roof
- Flooring: ADA compliant, slip resistant, marine grade fibergrate
- Seating: 1 fixed & 1 folding bench seat with composite wood material
Full Height Metal & Poly
- Walls: 75 in full height straight car walls & roof (options below)
- Paneling: Sheet metal & transparent polycarbonate material
- Flooring: ADA compliant, slip resistant, marine grade fibergrate
- Seating: 1 fixed & 1 folding bench seat with composite wood material
Custom
- Walls: Many wall size and configurations available
- Railing: Material and design options available
- Roof: Many roof options available
- Paneling: Additional material options available
- Seating: Fixed, folding or no seating options
- More: Many more options available
Car Size Options:
(standard open cars shown)
Small
- 3ft x 3ft interior floor space + additional bench seat
- 19 5/8in door opening
- 2-3 passengers
Medium
- 3ft x 4ft interior floor space + additional bench seat
- 31 5/8in door opening
- 3-5 passengers
Large
- 4ft x 4ft interior floor space + additional bench seat
- 31 5/8in door opening
- 4-7 passengers
XL
- 4ft x 5ft interior floor space + additional bench seat
- 36in door opening
- 5-8 passengers
ADA / XXL
- 5ft x 5ft interior floor space + additional bench seat
- 36in door opening
- 6-10 passengers
System Application Type:
Residential
- Standard construction
- For use by single-family / non-commercial properties
- Designed to meet or exceed ASME A17.1 5.4 – Safety Code for Residential Inclined Elevators
- Learn more about our residential systems
Commercial & Industrial
- Heavy duty design and construction
- Bigger & stronger components designed for more frequent and heavier loads
- Designed to meet or exceed ASME A17.1 5.1 – Safety Code for Non-Residential Inclined Elevators
- Learn more about our commercial & industrial systems
ADA Option (Residential or Commercial)
- Standard or heavy duty construction
- Designed to meet the requirements of ADA and wheelchair passengers
- Designed to meet or exceed ASME A17.1 5.1 or 5.4 – Safety Code for Inclined Elevators
Material Type Options:
Standard Steel
- Primary Material: Standard mild steel for car, chassis, track rail, supports, etc
- Characteristics: Superior strength compared to aluminum, wood or other building materials, economically priced, will rust if not properly finished
- Finish Options: Hot dip galvanized (above image) or Powder Coat Paint
304 Stainless Steel
- Primary Material: 304 stainless steel for car, chassis, track rail, supports, etc
- Characteristics: Superior strength compared to aluminum, wood or other building materials, corrosion resistant
- Finish Options: Can be left raw / unfinished or Powder Coat Paint
316 Stainless Steel
- Primary Material: 316 (marine grade) stainless steel for car, chassis, track rail, supports, etc
- Characteristics: Superior strength compared to aluminum, wood or other building materials, maximum corrosion resistance – best option for salt water conditions
- Finish Options: Can be left raw / unfinished or Powder Coat Paint
Material Finish Options:
Galvanized
- Coating: Hot dip galvanized
- Options: Available on mild steel track and supports only
- Characteristics: Superior corrosion resistance and durability compared to paint, most economically priced option, grey in color
Unpainted Stainless
- Coating: None / Raw unfinished stainless steel (brushed or polished finish can be added)
- Options: Available on all stainless steel components
- Characteristics: Best corrosion resistance and durability, grey in color
Powder Coat Paint
- Coating: Exterior rated powder coat paint
- Options: Available on all mild or stainless steel components
- Characteristics: High corrosion resistance and durability, Many color options available
Upgrade Options – Car Canopy:
(all canopy options available on both open and full height car styles)
Standard Polycarbonate
- Type: Gable style canopy roof upgrade for shade and weather protection
- Material: Clear see-through polycarbonate
- Uses: Open or full height wall cars
Cable Car
- Type: Cable car style canopy roof upgrade for shade and weather protection
- Material: Sheet metal construction with powder coat paint finish
- Uses: Open or full height wall cars
Fabric
- Type: Fabric style canopy roof upgrade for shade and weather protection
- Material: Outdoor rated Sunbrella® fabric – color & pattern options
- Uses: Open or full height wall cars
Wood
- Type: Wood style canopy roof upgrade for shade and some weather protection
- Material: IPE wood and steel framing, many design options
- Uses: Open or full height wall cars
Custom
- Type: Many other upgrade design options available
- Material: Metal, polycarbonate, fabric, wood, etc. options
- Uses: Open or full height wall cars
Upgrade Options & Accessories:
(NOTE – Not all options available in all markets)
Middle Stops
- Additional stops / landing stations (2-stops (top & bottom) are included)
Curved Track & Leveling System
- Curved Track Rail for angle changes
- Self-leveling system to keep car floor level during travel
Cantilever Chassis
- Allows car to reach lower elevations at bottom of hill
- Chassis is placed further uphill instead of directly below car
Double Doors
- 2 doors for exit entry on multiple sides of car
- Replaces standard single door
Non-standard Doors
- Many door configurations and options: End-loading doors, single and double swing doors, etc
- Replaces standard single side mounted sliding door
Premium Sliding Door Handle
- Premium stainless steel sliding door handle and latch combo
- Replaces standard door rod or drop latch design, available on sliding doors only
Landing Gates
- Hill Hiker® Custom Gates to match color and paneling of car
- Spring loaded hinges, self-latching, code complaint, integrated safety switches or interlocks
Hardwood Trim and Seats
- IPE Brazilian hardwood seats and hand railing
Construction Platform
- Flat platform used to move materials (not people)
- Typically used during construction before full car is needed
Security / Control Buttons
- Keypad / Keyfob Security
- Stainless Steel Enclosures
- Replaces standard keyed security
Stainless Steel Enclosures
- Stainless steel enclosures add a stylish look to the control buttons
- Replace standard light grey color plastic enclosures
Cushion Seats
- IPE Brazilian hardwood seats and hand railing
- Cushion & fabric seats
Car Storage
- Cargo Carriers
- Side Rack Supports
- NOTE – Not available in all markets
Other
- Drive system covers, Car door interlocks, electric bumper safety system, in-car communication / alarm system, traveling cable, etc
Standard Drive Features:
Motor / Brake: Heavy duty outdoor rated motors with integrated brakes
Gearbox: Heavy duty outdoor rated double reduction worm drive gearboxes w/ full through shafts
Shaft: 2 in minimum dia. solid stainless steel
Drum or Pulleys: Individually grooved for each cable wrap
Cable: 3/8 in dia. galvanized aircraft cable (14,400 lbs minimum breaking strength)
Safety: Slack cable safety shutoff bracket
Power Pack Plate: Heavy gage steel mounting plate with exterior powder coat paint or hot dip galvanized finish
Drive Type Options:
WD
- WD: Winding Drum Drive
- Max Travel: 500 ft
- Max Capacity: 2000 lbs
- Machine Area: Concrete slab required, can be located hidden under track
WDX
- WDX: Winding Drum Drive X
- Max Travel: 155 ft
- Max Capacity: 1200 lbs
- Machine Area: Must be fixed to top end of track, no concrete slab required
CLX
- CLX: Continuous Loop Traction Drive
- Max Travel: Unlimited
- Max Capacity: 1200 lbs
- Machine Area: Must be fixed to top end of track, no concrete slab required
WDD
- WDD: Winding Drum Double Cable Drive
- Max Travel: 500 ft
- Max Capacity: 4100 lbs
- Machine Area: Concrete slab required, can be located hidden under track
Support Type Options:
Step Footings
- Type: Square steel posts with welded plates mounted to concrete slab footings
- Best Use: All conditions including seismic, ease of layout for concrete contractor
- Installer: Concrete installed by others
Columns
- Type: “U” shaped mounting brackets attached to concrete piers
- Best Use: All conditions including seismic, great finished look
- Installer: Concrete installed by others
I-Beams
- Type: Track mounted to steel, concrete or wood beams
- Best Use: All conditions including seismic, great when large spans are necessary to minimize footings
- Installer: Beams installed by others
Hydraulic Piles
- Type: Square steel posts driven to refusal with a hydraulic pounder
- Best Use: All conditions, speed of install
- Installer: Hill Hiker Factory Crew
Helical Screws
- Type: Brackets attach track to helical screw piles
- Best Use: Great in sandy or loose soil conditions
- Installer: Helical screws installed by others
Buried Posts
- Type: Square steel tubes set in concrete footers below grade
- Best Use: All conditions, when customer prefers concrete over driven piles
- Installer: Hill Hiker Factory Crew
Included Safeties:
Design & QC
- Designed to meet or exceed national elevator safety code ASME A17.1 (5.4 or 5.1)
- Full structural and mechanical engineering available per project
- Captured rail design to prevent car / chassis coming off tracks
- Seismic zone 4 capable
- QC tested and inspected
Brakes & Governor
- Fail-safe electromagnetic motor brake
- Overspeed governor with dedicated mechanical chassis brake
- Slack / broken cable stop switch with dedicated mechanical chassis brake
- Electrical motor & brake contactors, breakers and low voltage controls
Controls & Switches
- Emergency stop button in car and at each landing station
- Security shut off key switches or keypads
- Mechanical style final overtravel termination limit switches
- IP67 weather rated & A17.5 elevator approved limit switches
- Car door and fixed landing gate electrical stop switches
Components & Construction
- Full structural steel construction, oversized cable, SS hardware, etc.
- Curved inward handrails, polycarbonate walls, door sill plates and safety signage in car
- Double reduction worm to worm drive gearboxes
- Low voltage switches and controls
- ADA non-slip grate flooring in car
Included Components:
Chassis
- Safeties: Heavy-duty steel frame with integrated mechanical slack cable and over-speed safeties
- Governor: Independent mechanical over-speed centrifugal governor
- Wheels: Outdoor urethane and rubber tread with machined hubs and sealed ball bearings
Track Rail
- Design: C-channel captured safety guide rail system, prevents car from escaping tracks
- Components: Cross rungs welded 12 in on-center w/ attachment couplers
- Mounting Hardware: Stainless Steel button head bolts and nylock nuts
Electronics
- Certification: UL listed & tested control panels
- Weather Proofing: NEMA 4x outdoor rated enclosures, IP67 dust and water protected switches
- Components: ASME A17.5 elevator approved limit switches, Variable frequency drives (VFD) for soft start/slow down, etc.
Additional
- Limited Warranty
- Owners manual, recommended service and routine maintenance info
- Factory phone support
Now Let’s Build Your Hill Lift System:
Contact us to start putting together your perfect Hill Hiker® Hillside Elevator lift system. We’ll help you choose the best options for your unique hillside.
NOTES:
- Not all outdoor elevator lift options and specifications shown above are available in every location. Local regulations and code requirements differ greatly from area to area and dictate what options, features and specifications we can offer.
- System capacities are based on elevator code requirements for interior floor square footage and differ based on project location and between residential and commercial applications types.
- Hill Hiker, Inc. does not provide all types of foundations in all areas but commonly works with local architects, engineers and contractors to design and layout foundations systems best suited to each specific site.
- Not all available outdoor lift options are shown above. For more options please contact us for more information and custom design project questions.
