Genesis Shaftway

Design and Planning Guide

 Please note:
Dimensions provided in this Guide are for REFERENCE ONLY and
should not be used for site preparation or construction.
 Genesis Shaftway Model
Table of Contents

What is a Vertical Platform Lift?................................................................................................................................ 4

Why a Vertical Platform Lift?..................................................................................................................................... 4
Design Assistance........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Finishes.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
How it Works................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Lifting Heights and Mast Sizes................................................................................................................................... 6
Leadscrew Drive System............................................................................................................................................. 7
Hydraulic Drive System............................................................................................................................................... 8
Platforms....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Platform Configurations............................................................................................................................................. 10
Operating Controls ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Optional Features........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Garaventa Style Doors and Gates ............................................................................................................................. 14
Fire Rated Doors and Frames..................................................................................................................................... 14
Door Locks.................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Garaventa Style Door Dimensions............................................................................................................................ 15
Fire Rated Door Dimensions...................................................................................................................................... 19
Shaftway/Pit and Platform Clear Dimensions......................................................................................................... 23
Base Attachment ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
Mast Attachment......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Leadscrew Drive System: Technical Reference....................................................................................................... 28
Hydraulic Drive System: Technical Reference......................................................................................................... 29
Genesis Loading Diagram........................................................................................................................................... 30
Force Reactions............................................................................................................................................................ 31

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 What is a Vertical Platform Lift? Finishes
The Genesis Vertical Platform Lift is a cost effective The standard finish is electrostatically applied and baked
way to transport a passenger in a wheelchair, or powder coat finish in Silver Moon for the steel panels for
the framework. As an option, these components can be
someone who has difficulty using stairs. The Genesis
painted from the large selection of RAL colors (a global
vertical platform lift provides a code compliant access paint color system).
solution for lifting heights of up to 4343mm (171”)
(check the regulations for your jurisdiction). With
a variety of platform configurations, the Genesis is Climate Controlled Shaftways
available as a 2 or 3 stop unit that can be operated
independently or by an attendant. The Genesis is Typically, the Genesis Shaftway model is located in a
suitable for indoor or outdoor use and is available in shaftway that is indoors or otherwise climate-controlled.
a multitude of different colors and finishes so that it
blends into any setting.
When located in a shaftway that is not climate-
controlled, the basic outdoor package and additional
treatments for extreme conditions are included to
enhance durability and reliable performance.
Why a Genesis Platform Lift?
Included in the outdoor package are: hot dipped
Cost-effective galvanized base, primed mezzanine brackets, sealed
A Genesis vertical lift is more cost-effective than an electrical box, rubber boots on switches and stainless
elevator and does not require a machine room to steel fasteners.
house the electrical and mechanical components. In
applications where usage is limited to people who
have difficulty using stairs, a vertical lift may the most
appropriate solution.

Blends with Environment

The Genesis vertical lift is an attractive space saving
alternative to a lengthy or winding ramp. Adjacent to
stairs or in an area complimentary to your building,
these lifts can be finished to compliment the aesthetics
of the site.

Meets ADA Requirements (USA)

Vertical platform lifts are recognized in the ADA and
A117.1 Accessibility Guidelines as a means to provide
public building access. Genesis lifts exceed ASME A18.1
and CSA B355 requirements for platform lifts.

Design Assistance
With over 35 years of experience, Garaventa has the
expertise 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

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How it Works
The Genesis vertical lift is offered in a variety of platform. The doors or gates cannot be opened unless
configurations and styles for different accessibility the platform is at an appropriate landing. The platform
challenges. All versions of the Genesis vertical lift is called to the landing by using the call stations located
operate in the same manner and consists of a complete at each landing. Once at a landing, the door interlock is
drive system, a platform with side walls, doors with an released and the door can be opened.
interlock system and call stations.
The Genesis vertical lift can be used to provide
The mast houses the electrical and mechanical accessibility either indoors or outdoors and can be
components that raise and lower the cantilevered installed directly on the floor or in a 76mm (3”) deep pit.

Mast

Platform Controls

Grab Rail

Platform

Ramp
(required for floor mount
units only)

Shaftway Model with Standard Straight-Through Configuration Shown

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 Lifting Heights and Mast Sizes
The mast size required for a particular site is floor as shown in the diagram below. An accurate
determined by the vertical travel required between “H” measurement is crucial for your custom designed
the upper and lower landings. When the site is lift. Be certain the height you provide is accurate. We
measured, the lift height “H” is always defined as strongly recommend using the “as built” dimension.
the distance from the lower landing (pit or floor The width of the mast is 998mm (39 1/4”) for all mast
bottom) where the lift will sit to the upper landing heights.

Based on the measured value of “H” the drive mast is selected as follows:

Mast Size Max. “H” Value Mast Structure Height Mast Tieback Height

GVL - 42 1143mm (45”) 1737mm (68 3/8”) 1643mm (65”)

GVL - 60 1600mm (63”) 2194mm (86 3/8”) 2101mm (83”)

GVL - 72 1905mm (75”) 2498mm (98 3/8”) 2405mm (95”)

GVL - 96 2515mm (99”) 3108mm (122 3/8”) 3015mm (119”)

GVL - 120 3124mm (123”) 3718mm (146 3/8”) 3625mm (143”)

GVL - 144 3734mm (147”) 4327mm (170 3/8”) 4243mm (167”)

GVL - 168* 4343mm (171”)* 4937mm (194 3/8”)* 4844mm (191”)

For Shaftway units, a second Tie Back is required on both sides of the mast.
Refer to Loading Diagram and Force Reactions Table on pages 30 & 31.
Note: GVL - 96, GVL - 120, GVL 144, GVL - 168 are available as Hydraulic drive only.
*Hydraulic drive with Split (2pce) Mast standard.

Two stop lift in a pit and floor mount application. An optional three stop unit is also available.
Upper Landing
Upper Landing

H
H
Pit
Depth
Lower Landing 3”
Pit (76mm)
Lower Landing

Pit Mount Floor Mount

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Leadscrew Drive System
Single-phase 2 HP motor attached to a 1” ACME screw, the Manual Lowering Tool
platform travels at 3 meters (10 ft.) per minute.

Note: This is for GVL - 42, GVL - 60, GVL -72 lifting heights only.
Mast Top Cover
Mains Power Requirement:

North America Upper Landing Switch

120 VAC single phase on a dedicated 20 amp circuit. and Final Limit Switch
International
208 - 240 VAC single phase on a dedicated 16 amp circuit.
1” ACME Screw

Electrical Disconnect (optional)

An electrical disconnect can be supplied with the lift for both
safety reasons and customer convenience. This disconnect Travel Carriage
shuts off the mains power and the 24V battery lowering
system to the lift. For the Enclosure Model, the disconnect is
located on the side of the mast closest to the lower landing
door. For the Shaftway Model, the disconnect is located on
the outside of the shaftway walls in a location determined
Mast Side Rails
by local code requirements.

Manual Lowering Handwheel (Lead Screw Model Only -

standard)
The manual lowering handwheel has a black plastic handle
Electric Control Box
and slotted shaft that engages a crosspin on the main drive
screw.

Battery Powered Emergency Lowering (Lead Screw

Model Only - optional)
2 HP Motor
The Genesis Leadscrew Model can be supplied with an
optional battery-powered emergency lowering system which
is automatically activated in the event of a power failure.
Using the down directional control, the battery powered
emergency lowering system lowers the platform at a speed
of approximately 0.3m/min. (1 ft/min.).

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 Hydraulic Drive System
Single-phase (2.2 KW), 24VDC hydraulic motor. Continuous drive mast into position as a single piece, the split mast op-
mains power and auxiliary power system. The lift connects tion is available for GVL-120 and GVL-144. GVL-168 Hydrau-
directly to the building power. The power is reduced to 24 lic Models are supplied standard with a split mast.
VC to operate the control system and drive the motor. The
lift is equipped with an auxiliary power system that enables Raised Pump and Control Box
the lift to operate if mains power is lost. The platform (Hydraulic Drive Only - optional)
travels between landings at 5.2 meters (17ft.) per minute. This option is ideal for locations that are subject to flood-
*Required for heavy use lifts or lifts equipped with a Fan ing. The pump and electrical controls are relocated higher
and Ventilation System. (exact location depends upon mast size). Available for 96”
mast heights and taller.

Remote Drive Cabinet

Mains Power Requirement:
(Hydraulic Drive Only - optional)
North America - 120 VAC single phase on a dedicated 15 For the ultimate in quiet operation, the drive system can
amp circuit. be located up to 3 meters (10 feet) away in a remote drive
International - 208 - 240 VAC single phase on a dedicated cabinet.
16 amp circuit.
Mast Heater
(Hydraulic Drive Only - optional)
Full Time Battery Operation For outside installations where cold temperatures are a
(Hydraulic Drive Only - optional) concern, a mast heater can be installed to protect hydraulic
fluid from freezing.
For very low use applications and basic units, full time battery
operation may be appropriate.

Electrical Disconnect (optional)

An electrical disconnect is supplied with the lift for both Mast Top Cover
safety reasons and customer convenience. This disconnect
shuts off the mains power and the 24V battery back-up
system to the lift.
The Enclosure Model disconnect is on the side of the mast Upper Landing
closest to the lower landing door. The Shaftway Model dis- Switch and Final
connect is located on the outside of the shaftway wall in a Limit Switch
location determined by local code requirements.
Travel Carriage

Hydraulic Cylinder

Mast Side Rails

Electric Control Box

3.0 HP Motor
Manual Lowering Valve (shown above) (2.2 KW)
(Hydraulic Model Only - standard)
The manual emergency lowering device consists of a pull Emergency Manual
knob mounted in a box on the side of the mast. When used, Lowering Valve
the platform is gently lowered to the landing.
Battery Backup
Split Mast (Hydraulic Drive Only - optional)
For installation sites where it would be difficult to place the
Hydraulic Fluid
Resevoir

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Platforms
The platform is rated for a load of 340 kg. (750 lbs.) and The Genesis Shaftway Model has 4 standard platform
has 1100 mm (43”) high side walls. The side wall in front sizes to meet your requirements:
of the mast includes a grab rail and platform controls. • Compact
Standard sizes are typically code-compliant for straight • Standard
through commercial applications. Larger sizes may be • Mid-Size
required for other on/off configurations or to facilitate • Large
ease of use. Custom sizes are also available.
Exact platform dimensions will vary depending upon
the configuration. For platform dimensions, see pages
23-26.

Side Walls Grab Rail

Platform Controls

Platform

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 Platform Configurations
Entry/Exit Configurations
The Genesis is available in straight through (180°), 90° (left or
right exit) or on/off same side (360°) platform configuration.

Clear Length

Entry/
Clear Width

Clear Length
Exit Entry/ Entry/

Clear Width
Exit Exit

Entry/Exit

90° Configuration Straight Through (180°) Configuration

Clear Length
Clear Width

Entry/
Exit

On/Off Same Side (360°) Configuration (must

have a lift height of 2253mm (88 3/4”) or greater)

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Operating Controls
Rocker Style Switches (standard)
The Genesis vertical lift comes equipped standard with
rugged indoor/outdoor constant pressure switches,
rated to IP 67. The platform control panel comes
standard with an Illuminated Audible Emergency Stop
Switch. All controls can be fitted with an optional Call/Send
AEMA key switch. Rocker Switch

Push Button Control Package (optional upgrade)

The Push Button Control Package features illumi-
nated and tactile constant pressure directional con- Key Switch
trol switches. Directional controls also feature braille (optional location)
symbols. Platform courtesy lighting is also included in
this upgrade package. It remains illuminated for the
duration of platform travel and for 10 seconds after
the platform arrives at the landing.

Keyed Call Station and Platform Controls

(optional)
Prevents the unauthorized use of the lift. Call stations
and platform controls can be set up for keyed Rocker Type Frame Mounted Call Station
operation.
(standard)
Shaftway Frame Mounted Call Stations: Fire Rated
Doors
When a fire rated door is used the call stations are
usually mounted in the steel frame of the door, similar
to the Garaventa style door call stations. Wall mount
call stations are an available option.

Directional
Control
Switch
Directional Control
Switch

Key Switch
(optional)

Key Switch
(optional)
Audible Illuminated
Emergency Stop/
Alarm Switch

Platform Controls Surface Mounted Call Station

Used at Lower and/or Upper Landing

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 Operating Controls (Continued)

Audible & Illuminated

Emergency Stop / Alarm

Key Switch (optional)

Safety Indicator Light
Call/Send Push Buttons
Illuminated & Tactile
“In Use” Lamp Directional Controls
Auxillary Lights
Key Switch (optional) (Courtesy Lighting)

Illuminated and Tactile Illuminated and Tactile

Push Button Style Push Button Style
Frame Mounted Call Station (Optional) Platform Controls (Optional)

32
”) mm
3/4 (1
(3 1/
mm 4”
95 x )
Bo
Call / Send Buttons
245 mm (9 5/8”)

In Use Lamp
245 mm (9 5/8”)

Box

Key Switch

”)
7/8
(3
m
0m
10
Call Station Face Plate Installed on Wall Mount Conduit
Box (Optional)
*Surface Mount Call Station Dimension
250mm (9 3/4”) x 100mm(3 7/8”) x 23mm (7/8”)(low Frame Mounted Fire Door Call Station
profile option) (Optional Wall Mount Available)

For dimensional purposes. Not exactly as shown.

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Optional Features
Autodial Telephone Ramps (optional)
In locations where the lift cannot be easily monitored A ramp is used when a pit is not provided. The ramps
and as required by code in certain jurisdictions, an are available in slopes of 1:10 and 1:12. Both slopes
autodial telephone can be installed on the platform. are available in widths of 1069mm (42”), 1225mm (48
The Autodial telephone allows the lift user to call for 1/4”) or 1375mm (54 1/8”). It is recommended that
help with the push of a button, using pre-programmed you use a Power Door Operator and a wall mount
telephone numbers. call station at landings where a ramp is used. Contact
your local authorized Garaventa Lift representative to
Garaventa PDO - Power Door Operator confirm the local code requirements associated with
The Garaventa Power Door Operator (PDO) enables using a ramp.
automatic door opening and closing. It features a
Mast Side Wall Panel Kits (optional)
clutch to release it in the event of encountering an
Mast side wall panel kits are available to finish the open
obstruction or being held open. It is suitable for use
space on either side of the mast.
on Garaventa style doors and gates with extruded
aluminum frames.

Arrival Gong and Digital Floor Display

The platform mounted arrival Gong and Digital Floor
Display provide audio and visual platform location
information.

Mast Side
Wall Panels
76mm (3”)

914.4mm (36”)

Mast

Lower Landing Fixed Ramp

(1:12 slope shown, 1:10 also available)

Optional Mast Side Wall Panel Kit

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 Garaventa Style Doors & Fire Rated Doors & Frames
Gates

The standard Genesis doors and gates are referred to The Gara Pro-Door and frame is available in both 36”
as “Garaventa style doors and/or gates”. These non-fire (914mm / 36”) and 42” (1067mm / 42”) clear door widths.
rated doors and gates are prehung in a Champagne See the Door Layouts and Clearances section on pages
colored anodized aluminum extrusion frame. The 15-22 for further door and door swing dimensions.
doors and gates are constructed of matching aluminum
extrusions with a powder coated 16 gauge galvanized
steel kickplate and an upper panel (powder coated 16
gauge galvanized sheet metal, bronze or clear Plexiglas, Door Locks
or laminated glass).
Powerlock 2000 (CSA Certified)
Garaventa doors are equipped with an offset “D” handle.
Custom finishes are also available as an option, please The Powerlock 2000 is standard for Genesis Shaftway
refer to page 4. This non-fire rated door and gate are model lifts that are equipped with Garaventa style
an attractive alternative to the industrial looking fire
doors and/or gates. The Powerlock 2000 is a 24 VDC
rated door.
interlock that is monitored by the safety circuit to
The door height is 2032mm (80”) and the gate height ensure that the Garaventa style door/gate is properly
is 1070mm (42 1/8”) and are both available in 3 widths: secured when the platform is away from the landing.

• 905mm (35 5/8”) Locks by Others

• 1046mm (41 1/8”) Garaventa lifts can be configured to accept interlocks
• 1109mm (43 5/8”) (for wide side 90° configurations) by others, typically found in fire doors. Consult your lo-
The fire rated door and frame is completely prehung and cal Garaventa Lift representative for more information.
is constructed of 18 gauge WCG steel with zinc primer,
ready for painting on site. The door is supplied with a Power Door Operators (PDOs) by Others
vision panel and a delayed action door closer. The door Garaventa lifts can be configured to accept PDOs by
has a 1 1/2 hour ‘B’ label fire rating with an integrated others. Consult your local Garaventa Lift representa-
interlock system. This door comes standard with a frame tive for more information.
mounted 2-button keyed call station.

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Garaventa Style Door Dimensions -
Straight Through (180°) Entry/Exit

Door Door Width R/O* Width R/O* Height Door Swing Door Projection

36” 905mm (35 5/8”) 1098mm (43 1/4”) 2140mm (84 1/4”) 926mm (36 1/2”) 982mm (38 5/8”)

42” 1046mm (41 1/8”) 1240mm (48 7/8”) 2140mm (84 1/4”) 1067mm (42”) 1123mm (44 1/4”)

44” 1109mm (43 5/8”) 1302mm (51 1/4”) 2140mm (84 1/4”) 1104mm (43 1/2”) 1162mm (45 3/4”)

R/O* is Rough Opening

Platform Size Platform CL Dimension
Compact 771mm (30 3/8”)

Standard 809mm (31 7/8”)

Mid-Size 809mm (31 7/8”)

42 x 60 847mm (33 3/8”)

Door Projection
Large 885mm (34 7/8”)
Door Rough Opening

Doo
r Sw
ing

Mast
Jamb Depth (typ.)
47mm (1 7/8”)

Platform C
L
Dim.

Doo
Door Projection

r Sw
ing
79mm (3 1/8”)
Side of Rough
Opening to Door Rough Opening
Hinge (typ.)

Dimensions are provided for reference only. Submittal drawing dimensions should be used for site preparation and construction.

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 Garaventa Style Door Dimensions - 90° Entry/Exit

Door Door Width R/O* Width R/O* Height Door Swing Door Projection

36” 905mm (35 5/8”) 1098mm (43 1/4”) 2140mm (84 1/4”) 926mm (36 1/2”) 982mm (38 5/8”)

42” 1046mm (41 1/8”) 1240mm (48 7/8”) 2140mm (84 1/4”) 1067mm (42”) 1123mm (44 1/4”)

44” 1109mm (43 5/8”) 1302mm (51 1/4”) 2140mm (84 1/4”) 1104mm (43 5/8”) 1162mm (45 3/4”)

R/O* is Rough Opening

Platform Size Platform CLDimension

Compact 783mm (30 7/8”)

Standard 822mm (32 3/8”)

Mid-Size 822mm (32 3/8”)

42 x 60 905mm (33 5/8”)

Large 898mm (35 3/8”)

Door Projection

Mast
47mm (1 7/8”) Jamb

Door Rough Opening

ing

Platform CL
Depth (typ.)

r Sw

Dim.
Doo

Doo
r Sw
Door Projection

ing
79mm (3 1/8”)
Side of Rough
Opening to Door Rough Opening
Hinge (typ.)

Dimensions are provided for reference only. Submittal drawing dimensions should be used for site preparation and construction.

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Garaventa Style Door Dimensions - On/Off Same Side
(Entry/Exit Adjacent to Mast)

Door Door Width R/O* Width R/O* Height Door Swing Door Projection

36” 905mm (35 5/8”) 1098mm (43 1/4”) 2140mm (84 1/4”) 926mm (36 1/2”) 982mm (38 5/8”)

42” 1046mm (41 1/8”) 1240mm (48 7/8”) 2140mm (84 1/4”) 1067mm (42”) 1123mm (44 1/4”)

44” 1109mm (43 5/8”) 1302mm (51 1/4”) 2140mm (84 1/4”) 1104mm (43 5/8”) 1162mm (45 3/4”)

R/O* is Rough Opening

Platform Size Platform CLDimension

Compact 771mm (30 3/8”)

Standard 809mm (31 7/8”)

Mid-Size 809mm (31 7/8”)

42 x 60 847mm (33 3/8”)

Large 885mm (34 7/8”)

Mast
47mm (1 7/8”) Jamb
Depth (typ.)

Platform CL
Dim.

Doo
r Sw
Door Projection

ing
79mm (3 1/8”)
Side of Rough
Opening to Door Rough Opening
Hinge (typ.)

Dimensions are provided for reference only. Submittal drawing dimensions should be used for site preparation and construction.

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 Garaventa Style Door Dimensions - On/Off Same Side
(Entry/Exit Opposite to Mast)
Door Door Width R/O* Width R/O* Height Door Swing Door Projection

36” 905mm (35 5/8”) 1098mm (43 1/4”) 2140mm (84 1/4”) 926mm (36 1/2”) 982mm (38 5/8”)

42” 1046mm (41 1/8”) 1240mm (48 7/8”) 2140mm (84 1/4”) 1067mm (42”) 1123mm (44 1/4”)

44” 1109mm (43 5/8”) 1302mm (51 1/4”) 2140mm (84 1/4”) 1104mm (43 5/8”) 1162mm (45 3/4”)

R/O* is Rough Opening

Mast
47mm (1 7/8”) Jamb
Depth (typ.)

Doo
r Sw
79mm (3 1/8”) ing
Door Projection

Side of Rough
Opening to Door Rough Opening
Hinge (typ.)

Dimensions are provided for reference only. Submittal drawing dimensions should be used for site preparation and construction.

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 Gara-Pro Fire Rated Door Dimensions -
Straight Through Entry/Exit (with or without PDO)

Door Door Width R/O Width R/O Height Door Swing Door Projection

36” 914mm (36”) 1168mm (46”) 2248mm (88.5”) 906mm (36”) 954mm (37.5”)

42” 1067mm (42”) 1321mm (52”) 2248mm (88.5”) 1059mm (42”) 1107mm (43.5”)

Platform Size Platform CLDimension

Compact 771mm (30 3/8”)

Standard 809mm (31 7/8”)

Mid-Size 809mm (31 7/8”)

42x60 847mm (33 3/8”)

Large 885mm (34 7/8”)

Door Projection
Door Rough Opening

Doo
r Sw
ing

Mast
Jamb Depth (typ.)
152mm (6”)

Platform CL
Dim.
Door Projection

Doo
r Sw
109mm (4 1/4”) in g
Side of Rough
Opening to Hinge
(typ.) Door Rough Opening

Dimensions are provided for reference only. Submittal drawing dimensions should be used for site preparation and construction.

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 Gara-Pro Fire Door Dimensions - 90° Entry/Exit
(with or without PDO)

Door Door Width R/O Width R/O Height Door Swing Door Projection

36” 914mm (36”) 1168mm (46”) 2248mm (88.5”) 906mm (36”) 954mm (37.5”)

42” 1067mm (42”) 1321mm (52”) 2248mm (88.5”) 1059mm (42”) 1107mm (43.5”)

Platform Size Platform CL Dimension

Compact 783mm (30 7/8”)

Standard 822mm (32 3/8”)

Mid-Size 822mm (32 3/8”)

42x60 847mm (33 3/8”)

Large 898mm (35 7/8”)

Door Projection

Mast

Door Rough Opening

g in
r Sw
Jamb Depth (typ.)

Doo
152mm (6”)

Platform
CL Dim.
Door Projection

Doo
r Sw
ing
109mm (4 1/4”)
Side of Rough
Opening to Hinge
Door Rough Opening
(typ.)

Dimensions are provided for reference only. Submittal drawing dimensions should be used for site preparation and construction.

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 Gara-Pro Fire Rated Door Dimensions - On/Off Same Side
(Entry/Exit Adjacent to Mast) (with or without PDO)

Door Door Width R/O Width R/O Height Door Swing Door Projection

36” 914mm (36”) 1168mm (46”) 2248mm (88.5”) 906mm (36”) 954mm (37.5”)

42” 1067mm (42”) 1321mm (52”) 2248mm (88.5””) 1059mm (42”) 1107mm (43.5”)

Platform Size Platform CL Dimension

Compact 771mm (30 3/8”)

Standard 809mm (31 7/8”)

Mid-Size 809mm (31 7/8”)

42x60 847mm (33 3/8”)

Large 885mm (34 7/8”)

Mast
Jamb Depth (typ.)
152mm (6”)

Platform
CL Dim.
Door Projection

Doo
r Sw
ing
109mm (4 1/4”)
Side of Rough Door Rough Opening
Opening to Hinge
(typ.)

Dimensions are provided for reference only. Submittal drawing dimensions should be used for site preparation and construction.

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 Gara-Pro Fire Rated Door Dimensions - On/Off Same Side
(Entry/Exit Opposite to Mast) (with or without PDO)

Door Door Width R/O Width R/O Height Door Swing Door Projection

36” 914mm (36”) 1168mm (46”) 2248mm (88.5”) 906mm (36”) 954mm (37.5”)

42” 1067mm (42”) 1321mm (52”) 2248mm (88.5”) 1059mm (42”) 1107mm (43.5”)

Mast
Jamb Depth (typ.)
152mm (6”)

Doo
r Sw
in g
Door Projection

55mm (2 1/8”)
Side of Door Frame Door Rough Opening
to Hinge (typ.)

Dimensions are provided for reference only. Submittal drawing dimensions should be used for site preparation and construction.

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Shaftway/Pit and Platform Clear Dimensions -
Straight Through (180°) Entry/Exit
Platform
Shaftway/Pit Width Shaftway/Pit Length Clear Width Clear Length Net Usable Area
Size

Compact 1317mm (51 7/8”) 1295mm (51”) 914mm (36”) 1257mm (49 1/2”) 1.15sq.m. (12.4 sq. ft.)
Standard 1394mm (54 7/8”) 1407mm (55 3/8”) 992mm (39”) 1370mm (53 7/8”) 1.36sq.m. (14.61 sq. ft.)
Mid-Size 1394mm (54 7/8”) 1558mm (61 3/8”) 992mm (39”) 1520mm (59 7/8”) 1.57sq.m. (16.23 sq. ft.)
42 x 60 1469mm (57 7/8”) 1562mm (61 1/2”) 1067mm (42”) 1524mm (60”) 1.63sq.m. (17.54 sq. ft.)
Large * 1546mm (60 7/8”) 1558mm (61 3/8”) 1146mm (45”) 1520mm (59 7/8”) 1.74sq.m. (18.0 sq. ft.)

* Large platform exceeds the maximum platform size permitted by ASME 18.1.

• Add 38mm (1 1/2”) to pit width if a mast tie-back rail is used.

• 63 1/2mm (2 1/2”) running clearance dimension is included on non entry exit sides
• 19mm (3/4”) running clearance dimension is included on entry / exit sides
• Shaftway units require (4) mast tie back locations (2 per side).

Shaftway / Pit Width

19mm
(3/4”)
313mm Clear Width
(12 3/8”)
Entry / Exit

Mast Shaftway / Pit Length

Clear Length

Min. 51mm (2”)

19mm
(3/4”)

Entry / Exit
76mm (3”)
Pit Depth

Straight Through (180°) Entry/Exit Shaftway/Pit and Platform Clear Dimensions

Dimensions are provided for reference only. Submittal drawing dimensions should be used for site preparation and construction.

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 Shaftway/Pit and Platform Clear Dimensions - 90° Entry/Exit

Platform Shaftway/Pit
Shaftway/Pit Length Clear Width Clear Length Net Usable Area
Size Width

Compact 1272mm (50 1/8”) 1316mm (51 7/8”) 940mm (37”) 1208mm (47 1/2”) 1.14sq.m. (12.2 sq. ft.)

Standard 1350mm (53 1/8”) 1428mm (56 1/4”) 1017mm (40”) 1320mm (52”) 1.34sq.m. (14.45 sq. ft.)

Mid-Size 1350mm (53 1/8”) 1579mm (62 1/8”) 1017mm (40”) 1471mm (57 7/8”) 1.50sq.m. (16.11 sq. ft.)

42 x 60 1399mm (55 1/8”) 1632mm (64 1/4”) 1067mm (42”) 1524mm (60”) 1.63sq.m. (17.54 sq. ft.)

Large * 1502mm (59 1/8”) 1579mm (62 1/8”) 1169mm (46”) 1471mm (57 7/8”) 1.72sq.m. (18.0 sq. ft.)

* Large platform exceeds the maximum platform size permitted by ASME 18.1.

• Add 38mm (1 1/2”) to pit width if a mast tie-back rail is used.

• 63 1/2mm (2 1/2”) running clearance dimension is included on non entry exit sides
• 19mm (3/4”) running clearance dimension is included on entry / exit sides
• Shaftway units require (4) mast tie back locations (2 per side).

Shaftway / Pit Width

313mm Clear Width 19mm

(12 3/8”) (3/4”)

Shaftway / Pit Length

Min. 51mm

Mast
Clear Length
Entry / Exit
(2”)

19mm
(3/4”)

Entry / Exit
76mm (3”)
Pit Depth

90° Entry/Exit Shaftway/Pit and Platform Clear Dimensions

Dimensions are provided for reference only. Submittal drawing dimensions should be used for site preparation and construction.

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Shaftway/Pit and Platform Clear Dimensions -
On/Off Same Side (360°) Entry/Exit Adjacent to Mast
Platform
Shaftway/Pit Width Shaftway/Pit Length Clear Width Clear Length Net Usable Area
Size

Compact 1317mm (51 7/8”) 1316mm (51 7/8”) 914mm (36”) 1209mm (47 1/2”) 1.10sq.m. (11.89 sq. ft.)

Standard 1394mm (54 7/8”) 1428mm (56 1/4”) 992mm (39”) 1320mm (52”) 1.31sq.m. (14.09 sq. ft.)

Mid-Size 1394mm (54 7/8”) 1579mm (62 1/8”) 992mm (39”) 1471mm (57 7/8”) 1.46sq.m. (15.71 sq. ft.)

42 x 60 1469mm (57 7/8”) 1632mm (64 1/4”) 1067mm (42”) 1524mm (60”) 1.63sq.m. (17540 sq. ft.)

Large * 1546mm (60 7/8”) 1579mm (62 1/8”) 1144mm (45”) 1471mm (57 7/8”) 1.68sq.m. (18.0 sq. ft.)

* Large platform exceeds the maximum platform size permitted by ASME 18.1.

• Add 38mm (1 1/2”) to pit width if a mast tie-back rail is used.

• 63 1/2mm (2 1/2”) running clearance dimension is included on non entry exit sides
• 19mm (3/4”) running clearance dimension is included on entry / exit sides
• Shaftway units require (4) mast tie back locations (2 per side).

Shaftway / Pit Width

313mm Clear Width

(12 3/8”)

Shaftway / Pit Length

Min. 51mm
(2”)

Mast
Clear Length

Min. 51mm
(2”)
19mm
(3/4”)

Entry / Exit
(3”) Pit
76mm

Depth

On/Off Same Side (360°) Entry/Exit Adjacent to Mast Shaftway/Pit & Platform Dimensions
Dimensions are provided for reference only. Submittal drawing dimensions should be used for site preparation and construction.

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 Shaftway/Pit and Platform Clear Dimensions -
On/Off Same Side (360°) Entry/Exit Opposite Mast
Platform
Shaftway/Pit Width Shaftway/Pit Length Clear Width Clear Length Net Usable Area
Size

Compact 1272mm (50 1/8”) 1337mm (52 7/8”) 940mm (37”) 1159mm (45 5/8”) 1.09sq.m. (11.72 sq. ft.)

Standard 1350mm (53 1/8”) 1448mm (57”) 1017mm (40”) 1271mm (50”) 1.29sq.m. (13.91 sq. ft.)

Mid-Size 1350mm (53 1/8”) 1600mm (63”) 1017mm (40”) 1422mm (56”) 1.45sq.m. (15.57 sq. ft.)

42 x 60 1399mm (55 1/8”) 1702mm (67”) 1067mm (42”) 1524mm (60”) 1.63sq.m. (17.54 sq. ft.)

Large * 1502mm (59 1/8”) 1600mm (63”) 1169mm (46”) 1422mm (56”) 1.66sq.m. (17.90 sq. ft.)

* Large platform exceeds the maximum platform size permitted by ASME 18.1.

• Add 38mm (1 1/2”) to pit width if a mast tie-back rail is • 19mm (3/4”) running clearance dimension is
used. included on entry / exit sides
• 63 1/2mm (2 1/2”) running clearance dimension is • Shaftway units require (4) mast tie back locations
included on non entry exit sides (2 per side).

Shaftway / Pit Width

313mm Clear Width 19mm

(12 3/8”) (3/4”)
Min. 51mm

Shaftway / Pit Length

Mast
Clear Length
Entry / Exit
(2”)
Min. 51mm
(2”)

76mm (3”)
Pit Depth

On / Off Same Side (360°) Entry/Exit Opposite Mast Shaftway/Pit and Platform Dimensions
Dimensions are provided for reference only. Submittal drawing dimensions should be used for site preparation and construction.

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Base Attachment Mast Attachment
The Genesis Shaftway mast is fastened to the floor/pit at The Genesis is supplied with adjustable tie back brackets.
the lower landing. It is recommended that the floor is a These brackets are fastened to the mast and installed into
level concrete surface rated for 3500 PSI with a minimum a load bearing support wall. This helps to stabilize the mast.
thickness of 102mm (4”). If the floor surface does not meet Refer to the loading diagram for the loads that must be
these specifications, it must be able to withstand the loads supported by the wall.
shown on the loading diagram.
An optional Tie Back Rail Kit can be used to spread the load
when attaching to a timber stud wall.

CAUTION: Using a Tie Back Rail Kit will increase the required
shaftway width by 38 mm (1.5”).

Tie Back Rail Kit (optional). Mast may be

fastened directly a wood stud wall

Tie Back Bracket

Tie Back Bracket

Mast to Base
Connection

Mounting
Base

Attachment Details

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 Lead Screw Drive System: Technical
Reference
Shaftway Platform Sizes: Safety Features:
Safety Nut:
• Compact
Safety nut automatically engages if drive nut fails. Platform
• Standard
falls less than 13mm (1/2”) when safety nut engages.
• Mid-size Engaging safety nut trips the safety circuit.
• Large

Exact clear platform dimensions are listed on pages 23-26. Door Interlocks:
Solenoid powered deadbolt with monitoring circuit.
Deadbolt stays in the locked position in the event of power
Rated Load:
failure. Battery backup provided.
340 kg (750 lbs), with a safety factor of 5

Emergency Stop:
Drive System:
Stops platform travel and sounds audible alarm.
Mains Power:
120 VAC single phase on a dedicated 20 amp circuit.
Emergency Operation:
Outside N.A. 208-240 VAC single phase on a dedicated 16
amp circuit. Equipped standard with a manual lowering wheel. Optional
battery powered lowering system available.

Drive Type: ACME screw (1” diameter)

Finish:
Motor: 2 HP, AC Motor. Variable frequency control for Enclosure Frame & Mast Sides: Silver Moon
smooth start and stop.
Sidewalls & Mast Cover: Baked powder finish on 16 gauge
galvanized steel panels – Silver Moon
Daily Cycles:
The Genesis Shaftway is designed based on the following
daily cycles: Garaventa Door: Baked powder finish on 16 gauge
galvanized steel panels – Silver Moon or optional 5mm
• Normal 20 (3/16”) thick clear or Smoked Grey Plexiglas.
• Heavy 60
• Excessive 75
Gara Pro Door: 1.5 hours UL /ULC labelled Firedoor - 18
• Max. starts per hour 7 gauge WCG steel with zinc primer, ready for painting on
Consult your Sales Representative if there is a chance you site.
may exceed these amounts.
Optional Finishes: Extrusions and panels can be painted
Speed: any color in the RAL chart.

3 meters (10 ft) per minute at full load

Operating Controls:
Keyed Controls: Keyswitch on call stations and platform
controls (optional)

Directional Controls: Continuous pressure switches

Control Voltage: 24 VDC

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Hydraulic Drive System: Technical
Reference

Shaftway Platform Sizes: Operating Controls:

Keyed Controls: Keyswitch on call station and platform con-
• Compact trols (optional)
• Standard
• Mid-size
Directional Controls: Continuous pressure switches
• Large

Exact clear platform dimensions are listed on pages 23-26. Control Voltage: 24 VDC

Rated Load: Safety Features:

340 kg (750 lbs), with a safety factor of 5 Safety: Monitored slack chain device. Automatically engages
if the drive chain fails. Platform falls less than 13mm (1/2”)
when the slack chain safety device engages.
Drive System:
Mains Power: Door Interlocks:
120 VAC single phase on a dedicated 15 amp circuit. Solenoid powered deadbolt with monitoring circuit. Deadbolt
Outside N.A. - 208-240 VAC single phase on a dedicated 16 stays in the locked position in the event of power failure.
amp circuit. Battery backup provided.

Drive Type: Chained Hydraulic (Dual 5/8” ANSI 50 chains) Emergency Stop: Stops platform travel and sounds audible
alarm.

Standard Motor: 2.2 kW - 24V DC Motor: Continuous mains

power and auxiliary battery power Emergency Operation: Auxiliary Power System operates the
lift in up and down direction.

Optional Power Supply: 2.2 kW - 24V DC from battery

system, continuously charged by buildings mains power Finish:
(suitable for low usage lifts only). Enclosure Frame & Mast Sides: Silver Moon

Daily Cycles: Sidewalls & Mast Cover: Baked powder finish on 16 gauge
galvanized steel panels – Silver Moon
The Genesis Shaftway is designed based on the following
daily cycles:
Garaventa Door: Baked powder finish on 16 gauge
• Normal 20
galvanized steel panels – Silver Moon or optional 5mm
• Heavy 60 (3/16”) thick clear or Smoked Grey Plexiglas.
• Excessive 75
• Max. starts per hour 7
Gara Pro Door: 1.5 hours UL /ULC labelled Firedoor - 18
Consult your Sales Representative if there is a chance you gauge WCG steel with zinc primer, ready for painting on
may exceed these amounts.
site.

Speed:
Optional Finishes: Extrusions and panels can be painted any
5.2 meters (17 ft) per minute at full load
color in the RAL chart.

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 Genesis Loading Diagram

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Genesis Force Reactions (Imperial)

Genesis Force Reactions (SI)

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specifications outlined in this brochure 23376-I-DP-EN
are subject to change without notice.
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