SECTION 14 45 00
HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE LIFTS
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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Stertil-Koni USA, Inc.; Heavy duty truck lifts and bus lift products.
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This section is based on the products of Stertil-Koni USA, Inc., which is located at:
200 Log Canoe Circle
Stevensville, MD 21666
Toll Free Tel: 800-336-6637
Tel: 410-643-9001
Fax: 410-643-8901
Email:request info ()
Web:
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Stertil-Koni is the global market leader in heavy duty truck lifts and bus lifts and is the preferred supplier to the world's leading companies in the truck and bus industries.
Stertil-Koni USA is headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland with a North American production facility located in Streator, Illinois. The company is the official sponsor of National Lift Week.
1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
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1.1.1 Telescopic piston type in-ground lifts.
1.1.2 Scissors style in-ground lifts.
1.1.3 Heavy duty 4-post platform lifts.
1.1.4 Two-post swing arm lifts.
1.1.5 Vertical half-scissors platform lifts.
1.1.6 Mobile column lifts (WEMU) Wheel Engaging Mobile Unit
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
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1.2.1 Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.
1.2.2 Section 23 05 00 - Common Work Results for HVAC.
1.3 REFERENCES
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1.3.1 ANSI/ALI ALCTV: 2011 - "Standard for Automotive Lifts - Safety Requirements for Construction, Testing and Validation".
1.3.2 UL 201 - These requirements cover garage equipment, rated not more than 600 volts, for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
1.4.1 Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.
1.4.2 Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
1.4.2.1 Preparation instructions and recommendations.
1.4.2.2 Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
1.4.2.3 Installation methods.
1.4.3 Shop Drawings: Submit drawings showing full layout of all lifts with dimensions and details shown for services and conduits between lifts and the control consoles.
1.4.4 Operation and Maintenance Manual: Submit owner's manual to include system operation, maintenance and trouble shooting, spare part numbers, drawings and schematics.
1.4.5 Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.5.1 Manufacturer Qualifications: The lift company selling the product shall possess ISO-9001 certification and the proof of current certification shall accompany the bid.
1.5.2 Installer Qualifications: For warranty validation, installation shall be performed by qualified factory authorized and trained personnel.
1.5.3 Product Requirements:
1.5.3.1 Design Standards and Certification: The lift shall be certified by ETL/Intertek to the ANSI/ALI ALCTV-current edition Standard for Automotive Lifts: Safety Requirements for Construction, Testing and Validation.
1.5.3.2 Drive system shall permit lifting without any pulsation, jerks, or unsteady lifting. Lifting shall be smooth. System shall comprise an electrically powered pump, flow control valves, and a fluid reservoir. An electronic/hydraulic synchronization device shall ensure alignment of each lifting assembly. A microprocessor shall control all lift movement for ultimate operator safety and convenience. Troubleshooting codes shall facilitate service and repair.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
1.6.1 Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
1.6.2 Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.
1.7 SEQUENCING
1.7.1 Ensure that locating templates and other information required for installation of products of this section are furnished to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.
1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS
1.8.1 Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.
1.9 WARRANTY
1.9.1 Manufacturer's Warranty: Provide manufacturer's limited 2 year parts and 1 year parts and labor warranty.
2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
2.1.1 Acceptable Manufacturer: Stertil-Koni USA, Inc., which is located at: 200 Log Canoe Circle; Stevensville, MD 21666; Toll Free Tel: 800-336-6637; Tel: 410-643-9001; Fax: 410-643-8901; Email:request info (); Web:
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2.1.2 Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.1.3 Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.
2.2 TELESCOPIC PISTON TYPE IN-GROUND LIFTS
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2.2.1 Model:
2.2.1.1 DIAMOND 64 as manufactured by Stertil-Koni USA Inc.
2.2.1.1.1 General Description: Lift consists of two lifting units in line with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, each lifting assembly equipped as to engage the axle and/or suspension as specified. One of the two lifting units is moveable fore and aft to affect variable spacing between lifting units and generally located for the front axle. The other lifting unit is fixed and generally located under the rear axle.
2.2.1.1.2 Lifting Capacity:
2.2.1.1.2.1 Lift shall be capable of raising 64,000 lbs. (29,000 kg), 32,000 lbs. (14,500 kg) Fixed/ 32,000 lbs. (14,500 kg) Moveable.
2.2.1.1.2.2 Unbalanced Loads, Moveable to Fixed: Lift shall be capable of raising 32,000 lbs (14,500 kg) on one unit and 0 lbs (0 kg) on the other unit.
2.2.1.1.3 Travel range for the moveable piston assembly is as follows depending on selected model:
2.2.1.1.3.1 120 inches/3,048 mm (Diamond 64-10)
2.2.1.1.3.2 156 inches/3,962 mm (Diamond 64-13)
2.2.1.1.3.3 204 inches/5,182 mm (Diamond 64-17)
2.2.1.2 DIAMOND 70 as manufactured by Stertil-Koni USA Inc.
2.2.1.2.1 General Description: Lift consists of two lifting units in line with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, each lifting assembly equipped as to engage the axle and/or suspension as specified. One of the two lifting units is moveable fore and aft to affect variable spacing between lifting units and generally located for the front axle. The other lifting unit is fixed and generally located under the rear axle.
2.2.1.2.2 Lifting Capacity:
2.2.1.2.2.1 Lift shall be capable of raising 70,000 lbs. (32,000 kg), 35,000 lbs. (16,000 kg) Fixed/ 35,000 lbs. (16,000 kg) Moveable.
2.2.1.2.2.2 Unbalanced Loads, Moveable to Fixed: Lift shall be capable of raising 35,000 lbs (16,000 kg) on one unit and 0 lbs (0 kg) on the other unit
2.2.1.2.3 Travel range for the moveable piston assembly is as follows depending on selected model:
2.2.1.2.3.1 120 inches/3,048 mm (Diamond 70-10)
2.2.1.2.3.2 156 inches/3,962 mm (Diamond 70-13)
2.2.1.2.3.2.1 204 inches/5,182 mm (Diamond 70-17)
2.2.1.3 DIAMOND 96 as manufactured by Stertil-Koni USA Inc.
2.2.1.3.1 General Description: Lift consists of three lifting units in line with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, each lifting assembly so equipped as to engage the axle and/or suspension as specified. Two of the two lifting units are moveable fore and aft to affect variable spacing between lifting units.
2.2.1.3.2 Lifting Capacity:
2.2.1.3.2.1 Lift shall be capable of raising 96,000 lbs. (43,500 kg), 32,000 lbs. (14,500 kg) per lifting unit.
2.2.1.3.2.2 Unbalanced Loads, Moveable to Fixed: Lift shall be capable of raising 32,000 lbs (14,500 kg) on one unit and 0 lbs (0 kg) on the other unit.
2.2.1.3.3 Travel range for the moveable piston assembly is as follows depending on selected model:
2.2.1.3.3.1 120 inches/3,048 mm (Diamond 96-10-xx)
2.2.1.3.3.2 156 inches/3,962 mm (Diamond 96-13-xx)
2.2.1.3.3.3 204 inches/5,182 mm (Diamond 96-17-xx)
2.2.1.3.3.4 39 inches/990 mm (Diamond 96-3.25-xx)
2.2.1.4 DIAMOND 105 as manufactured by Stertil-Koni USA Inc.
2.2.1.4.1 General Description: Lift consists of three lifting units in line with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, each lifting assembly so equipped as to engage the axle and/or suspension as specified. Two of the two lifting units are moveable fore and aft to affect variable spacing between lifting units.
2.2.1.4.2 Lifting Capacity:
2.2.1.4.2.1 Lift shall be capable of raising 105,000 lbs. (48,000kg), 35,000 lbs. (16,000 kg) per lifting unit.
2.2.1.4.2.2 Unbalanced Loads, Moveable to Fixed: Lift shall be capable of raising 35,000 lbs (16,000 kg) on one unit and 0 lbs (0 kg) on the other unit.
2.2.1.4.3 Travel range for the moveable piston assembly is as follows depending on selected model:
2.2.1.4.3.1 120 inches/3,048 mm (Diamond 105-10-xx)
2.2.1.4.3.2 156 inches/3,962 mm (Diamond 105-13-xx)
2.2.1.4.3.3 204 inches/5,182 mm (Diamond 105-17-xx)
2.2.1.4.3.4 39 inches/990 mm (Diamond 105-3.25-xx)
2.2.1.5 Dimensions:
2.2.1.5.1 Moveable lifting unit height shall be no less than 73 inches (1,850 mm) as measured from the top of the bolster at full rise to the finished floor.
2.2.1.5.2 Lifting Rate: 90 seconds; 45 inches (1,140 mm) per minute, minimum.
2.2.1.5.3 Maximum depth below finished floor for any structural component shall be 72 inches (1830 mm) maximum.
2.2.1.5.4 Moveable and fixed lifting units synchronization: 2 inches (50 mm).
2.2.1.6 Lift units:
2.2.1.6.1 Lifting units shall be hydraulically powered, telescopic piston assemblies, complete with an independent mechanical locking system.
2.2.1.6.2 Telescopic piston is finished with a hard chrome plating for added surface strength, corrosion protection and to ensure a low coefficient of friction.
2.2.1.6.3 Lift unit shall utilize pistons with a primary stage diameter of 8.5 inches (216 mm) and a secondary stage diameter of 7.5 inches (190 mm).
2.2.1.7 Movable Lifting Unit(s):
2.2.1.7.1 Moveable lifting unit(s) are be mounted in a hot dipped galvanized steel floor frame. Galvanized steel floor frame provides for a rigid connection between the floor frame and floor slab for maximum structural integrity.
2.2.1.7.2 Moveable lifting unit floor frame is permanently attached to a steel containment box coated internally and externally with DiamondGuard. DiamondGuard coating.
2.2.1.7.3 DiamondGuard is an elastomeric, polyurethane coating that provides corrosion protection with a dielectric strength of no less than 37,500 volts for protection against electrolysis. Coating is applied to a minimum thickness of 0.25 inches (6 mm) and provides an impermeable, seamless coating capable of withstanding vibration, expansion/contraction, flexing, abrasion or impact without damage
2.2.1.7.4 Maximum depth below finished floor for the moveable lifting unit floor frame and containment box shall be no more than 69 inches (1752 mm).
2.2.1.7.5 Moveable lifting unit floor frame and steel containment box shall be structural and have the option to be installed suspended from a thickened slab (grade beam) or on a load bearing foundation slab.
2.2.1.7.6 Aluminum covers for the moveable lifting unit trench shall be anodized structural 6061/6005A-T61 aluminum extrusions. Covers are engineered to accept a 7,500 lbs (3,402 kg) point load on a contact area of 2 inches by 2 inches (50 mm by 50 mm) as well as a drive-over load (6 inches by 9 inches (150 mm by 230 mm tire contact area) of 13,500 lbs./6,124 kg. Covers shall be shaped to include a full-length interlocking hinge and shall fit together tightly and uniformly to promote smooth travel so as to prevent jamming and twisting. Covers shall be flush to finished floor level.
2.2.1.7.7 Carriage for the moveable lifting unit and trench covers utilize a non-metallic slide assembly bearing on stainless steel for corrosion prevention.
2.2.1.7.8 Hydraulically powered carriage drive for the moveable lifting unit shall utilize a rack and gear arrangement, on both the left and right side, for smooth and even fore-aft travel without binding.
2.2.1.7.9 Rack shall be inverted and positioned under the load channel of the floor frame for the moveable lifting unit, where it is protected so as not to collect dirt, grease etc.
2.2.1.7.10 All hydraulic and compressed air service lines shall be fed from the floor mounted control console to the moveable containment box through one PVC chase way.
2.2.1.7.11 Low voltage electric service lines shall be fed from the floor mounted control console to the moveable containment box through one 3/4 inch rigid conduit installed to meet local requirements.
2.2.1.7.12 Steel containment box for the moveable lifting unit shall be equipped with a pneumatic liquid detection device that shall inform the operator of accumulation of liquids in the box by illumination of a lamp on the floor mounted control console.
2.2.1.7.13 Moveable containment box shall be equipped with a fixed suction tube to allow evacuation of liquids.
2.2.1.8 Fixed Lifting Unit:
2.2.1.8.1 Fixed lifting unit is mounted in a hot dipped galvanized steel floor frame. Galvanized steel floor frame will provide for and ensure a rigid connection between the floor frame and the floor slab for maximum structural integrity.
2.2.1.8.2 Fixed lifting unit floor frame is permanently attached to a steel containment box coated internally and externally with DiamondGuard. DiamondGuard coating.
2.2.1.8.3 DiamondGuard is an elastomeric, polyurethane coating that provides corrosion protection with a dielectric strength of no less than 37,500 volts for protection against electrolysis. Coating is applied to a minimum thickness of 0.25 inches (6 mm) and provides an impermeable, seamless coating capable of withstanding vibration, expansion/contraction, flexing, abrasion or impact without damage
2.2.1.8.4 Maximum depth below finished floor for the fixed lifting unit floor frame and steel containment box shall be no more than 72 inches (1752 mm).
2.2.1.8.5 Fixed lifting unit floor frame and steel containment box shall be structural and have the option to be installed suspended from a thickened slab (grade beam) or on a load bearing foundation slab.
2.2.1.8.6 Unit shall be equipped with a pneumatic liquid detection device that shall inform the operator of accumulation of liquids in the box by illumination of a lamp on the floor mounted control console.
2.2.1.8.7 Steel containment box for fixed lifting unit shall be equipped with a fixed suction tube to allow evacuation of liquids.
2.2.1.9 Hydraulic System:
2.2.1.9.1 System is comprised of a high pressure, low volume, telescopic pistons for each lifting unit - one in each containment box.
2.2.1.9.2 Each pistons requires 5 gallons (19 Liters) of hydraulic oil for lifting to full height.
2.2.1.9.3 High pressure seals shall be internal to the pistons where they are protected from salt, dirt, etc.
2.2.1.9.4 Cylinders shall utilize Panolin bio-degradable, environmentally-friendly hydraulic fluid.
2.2.1.9.5 Hoses shall be reinforced construction and JIC fittings throughout.
2.2.1.9.6 Hoses feeding the front movable piston carriage are supported and contained by a cable carrier to prevent hoses from dragging or tangling.
2.2.1.9.7 Lift is driven by individual power units, readily available as an off-the-shelf component. Units are located outside steel containment box or concrete trench, in a floor mounted control console, for ease of maintenance/repair. Lift do not require oil reservoirs below floor level.
2.2.1.10 Adapters:
2.2.1.10.1 Lift system shall include a variety of axle engaging accessory adapters designed to raise heavy vehicles by axles or chassis. Accessory adapters shall be easily removed for storage and/or change out.
2.2.1.10.2 Adapter Adjustment: Minimum 13.5 inches (337 mm); Maximum 54 inches (1,372 mm).
2.2.1.10.3 Bolster Width: 40 inches (1,016 mm) minimum.
2.2.1.10.4 Bolster and base adapters for fixed piston shall recess below finished floor and be covered by cover doors when not in use. Cover doors shall be rated for similar loading (7,500 lbs / 3,402 kg) point load on a contact area of 2 inches by 2 inches (50 mm by 50 mm). Cover doors shall be stored in a recessed storage area located beside the bolster, to reduce the risk of tripping.
2.2.1.10.5 Bolster for the moveable piston shall recess in a dedicated park position so that the top of the bolster is flush to finished floor level. Provide with covers rated for similar loading (7,500 lb. (3,402 kg) point load on a contact area of 2 inches by 2 inches (50 mm by 50 mm). Covers shall be installed and removed by hand from a storage area located below the bolster to reduce the risk of tripping.
2.2.1.10.6 Base adapters shall be restrained to prevent over extension.
2.2.1.10.7 Base adapter shall have at least a five-hole pattern that will allow every accessory adapter to be used in the reverse direction, allowing up to eight positions of the accessory adapter on the base adapter.
2.2.1.11 Controls:
2.2.1.11.1 Control system shall conform to all current NEC, UL 201 and OSHA codes.
2.2.1.11.2 System shall be PCB operated and continuously monitor all operating functions and safety systems of the lifting units. Control system shall utilize ultrasonic sensors mounted on the oil reservoirs to constantly monitor the elevation of the lifting mechanisms to ensure synchronized operation.
2.2.1.11.3 Control system shall have a provision to allow the operator to electronically restrict the maximum lifting height.
2.2.1.11.4 System shall provide audio and visual feedback that communicates with the operator. System shall facilitate troubleshooting by providing no less than 44 fault codes displayed in numeric fashion on the PCB.
2.2.1.11.5 Enclosure for electrical control components shall be IP 54 rated and have the following controls mounted on the front cover
2.2.1.11.5.1 Disconnect switch, 3 phase
2.2.1.11.5.2 Push buttons for Lift Raise, Lower and Unlock
2.2.1.11.5.3 Selector button for synchronized, moveable, or fixed lifting
2.2.1.11.5.4 Push buttons for hydraulic moveable carriage drive
2.2.1.11.5.5 LED lamps to inform the operator of which lifting assemblies are initiated for individual and/or synchronized operation.
2.2.1.11.6 Control console shall be equipped with a main power disconnect switch. Main power disconnect shall be lock-out capable.
2.2.1.11.7 Console access panels shall have key-hole slots and recessed handles for easy removal and installation.
2.2.1.11.8 System shall include, on the control box face, a blue HOME indicator lamp. Lamp shall illuminate when all pistons are fully retracted to inform the operator that the bay is clear to allow entry and exit by the vehicle.
2.2.1.11.9 System shall automatically prohibit horizontal movement of the moveable piston when the piston is raised to any height above 12 inches (305 mm) A.F.F.
2.2.1.11.10 System shall have a provision to allow the operator to open the mechanical locks during rising to reduce noise emission.
2.2.1.11.11 Lift shall operate at one of the following voltages: 208/230V (3 phase), 460V (3 phase), 575V (3 phase)
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one or both of the following two Control options if required from the following paragraphs and delete if not required.
2.2.1.12 Optional AWBP: Control system shall be equipped with an AWBP (automatic wheel base positioning) system that allows the operator to program not less than 16 wheelbase positions into the control system for reduced set up times. AWBP system includes a minimum 4 inch full color touch screen to allow the operator to select and program vehicle wheel bases. AWBP system shall allow the operator to store wheel base positions by vehicle brand and year or license plate for ease of use and safety. Additionally, the color LCD touch screen shall be utilized to display error messages and instructions. Once a vehicle has been selected, the moveable lifting unit shall travel to the pre-programmed position without interruptions or stops.