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Eclipse – A Quality Elevator for New and Existing Homes

Author: Jai Gaitonde
by Jai Gaitonde
Posted: Jul 03, 2015

Elevators have become an indispensable part of modern residential buildings. Residential elevators enhance the mobility and independence of the elderly and people with disabilities, add to the elegance of a home, and improve its resale value. Moreover, these accessibility devices are used to move heavy goods or household items such as groceries, laundry, furniture and more from one floor of a house to another.

Leading manufacturers offer innovative models of home elevators integrated with advanced features. Savaria Eclipse Home Elevator is a quality system that enhances the accessibility of both new and existing homes. It does not need a separate machine room and requires only less space and time to install than many other systems. With its modular rail system, this model can be easily installed in both new and existing homes.

Comprehensive Features

Featuring a total load capacity of 750 lbs (with an option to upgrade to 1000 lbs), this home elevator travels at a speed 40 ft/minute and has up to 6 stops. Modular rail sections ensure quick installation. The device’s easy-access service panel, which can be located inside or outside the hoistway, facilitates maintenance. This fully automatic lift also comes with a home-landing feature.

The Eclipse is equipped with a wide range of safety features such as battery operated (UPS) emergency lowering and lighting, in-use indicator lights on hall station, emergency stop switch, slack chain brake system, hand-crank manual lowering, motorized braking, lockable control panel and elevator door interlocks. Other features:

>> Compact chain drive system

>> Tuck-away gate for easing entry

>> Wide stable rail design

>> White ceiling with four halogen spot lights

>> Modular rail sections for quick installation

>> Hoistway - minimum 8" pit standard; no special shaft ceiling construction required; ceiling height of 8' for standard cab

>> Gate tucks flush, not obstructing entry

>> Energy efficient variable speed motor drive

>> Digital display in car operating panel

>> Automatic cab on/off lighting

>> 2 hp motor

>> Automatic slim doors

>> Maximum cab size 15 ft 2

>> Cab heights: 84" and 96"

>> Machine roomless controller in hoistway

>> Alpha numeric button marking

>> Power gate and power door operators

>> Two exit opening at one landing

>> Cab operating panels and hall call stations, cylindrical handrail options: clear or bronze anodized aluminum, stainless steel or brass

This home elevator has various options for cab panel and finish, such as solid melamine or MDF panels (standard), unfinished veneer; clear finished recessed veneer, and finished raised hardwood.

Purchasing the Savaria Eclipse Home Elevator from a reliable dealer of accessibility equipment will ensure hassle-free installation as well as superior post-sales support services such as installation, inspection, repair and maintenance.

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Author: Jai Gaitonde

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