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The Clarity 16E enhances a venue’s image while also maintaining a user’s sense of dignity. The cabinet for the
unique dual-cylinder drive system mounts directly to the upper landing face, leaving three clear sides to maintain
an air of spaciousness.
• 10-year drivetrain, 4-year parts, 90-day
labor warranty on all new Ascension lifts
• Constant-pressure Operating Switches
• ASME A18.1 Compliant Structural Safety
Factors
• Self-Closing Gates
• Slip-Resistant Surfaces
• Fully ADA-Compliant
• Straight Through Entry/Exit
• Panoramic Window Area for Greater
• User Comfort and Facility Integration
• Floor-level entry and exit provided with
out the need for installation pits or ramps
• 750 lbs. Lifting Capacity
• 168” Maximum Rise Height
• 17 fpm Vertical Travel
• 48” Wide x 68” Long Footprint
• 36” x 56” Platform Area
• Fully Enclosed
• 2:1 Chain Hydraulic Drivetrain
• Hands-Free Autodialing Telephone
• Shaftway Package
• Universal Keys
• Outdoor Dome
• Full-Height Upper Landing Enclosure
• Upper and/or Lower Power Gate Operators
• Same-Side Entry/Exit Package
• Compression Tool Kit
• Battery Backup
• Custom Colors
• Outdoor-Use Packages
• Upper Landing Gates
• Window Etching
A 14’ enclosed wheelchair lift for indoor and outdoor locationsA 14’ enclosed wheelchair lift for indoor and outdoor locations
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Form 7.2.11B
Clarity
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R37.5833.43OPENR35.5732.00OPEN9.75.25WITH ENTRY THRESHOLDDESIGNED FOR PITLESSINSTALLATION ON TOP OFFINISHED FLOOR.LOW-PROFILE PLATFORMIAW ADAAG 404.2.5..50FILEFSCM NO.SCALE RELEASE DATEDWG. NO.SHEETREVSIZED SIZE SHT 2+ 11/012CD089926785 4 3 2 18 7 6 5 4 3 2 1BACDABDLOWERINGLANDING BY BUILDER(LH GATE SHOWN)MANUAL PULL HANDLE(LOWER LANDING)(UPPER LANDING)(RH DOOR SHOWN)67.3844.00 RUNNING CLEARANCE.56 RUNNING CLEARANCE2.06 RUNNING CLEARANCE.56 RUNNING CLEARANCE2.06PLATFORM LENGTH CLEAR56.00WIDTHPLATFORM CLEAR36.008.2548.13DETAIL BSCALE 1 : 2UPPER LANDING PLATEBEVELED 1:2DETAIL ASCALE 1 : 1PLATFORM FLOOR(ENCLOSURE HIDDEN)CLARITY 16EC\Documents\Clarity\16E_CUSTOMER_BLOCKS.SLDDRW1/16ACCENT/EMERGENCYKEY SWITCH(IF OPTION SELECTED. SCALE 1: 2LIGHTINGPLATFORM CONTROLSLIGHTINGACCENT/EMERGENCYSEE NEXT SHEET)E-STOP/ALARMILLUMINATED SEE NEXT SHEET)HANDS-FREE PHONE(IF OPTION SELECTED. UP/DOWN OPERATING SWITCH
FSCM NO.SCALE RELEASE DATEDWG. NO.SHEETREVSIZED SIZE SHT 2+ 11/01FILE3D089926785 4 3 2 18 7 6 5 4 3 2 1BACDABCDCLARITY 16EC\Documents\Clarity\16E_CUSTOMER_BLOCKS.SLDDRW1/16CONFIGURATION TOTAL TRAVEL 34” TO 168” ENTRY/EXIT CONFIG. STRAIGHT THROUGH ENCLOSURE PROVIDED FULL DOME/VENTILATION YES/NO LOWER LANDING DOOR TYPE 80” DOOR HANDING RH/LH DOOR OPERATOR YES/NO CALL STATION TYPE WALL/FRAME MOUNT CALL STATION KEYED YES/NO UPPER LANDING DOOR TYPE 46.5” GATE/ 80” DOOR HANDING RH/LH DOOR OPERATOR YES/NO CALL STATION TYPE WALL/FRAME MOUNT CALL STATION KEYED YES/NO PLATFORM KEY SWITCH YES/NO HANDS-FREE PHONE YES/NO PLATFORM LIGHTING STANDARD COLOR SILVER/CUSTOM LOCATION OUTDOOR/INDOOR OUTDOOR PACKAGE YES/NO HOLLOW LANDING YES/NO PIT SWITCH YES/NO MANUAL LOWERING STANDARD AUDIBLE ALARM STANDARD BATTERY BACKUP STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION ENCLOSED VERTICAL PLATFORM WHEELCHAIR LIFT CODE COMPLIANCE ASME A18.1, ASME A17.5, NFPA 70 (NEC), ANSI A117.1, ADASAD (ADAAG) APPLIED VERSION ASME A18.1-2017 MODEL CLARITY 16E RATED LOAD 750 LB RATED SPEED 20 FT/MIN DUTY CYCLE 168 CYCLE-FT/HR (12 CYCLES/HR MINIMUM) PLATFORM SIZE 36” X 56” POWER SUPPLY 27VDC, 500W (18.5A) BATTERIES 12V, 35A-h AGM SLA (2X) CONTROL SYS. 24VDC MOTOR 24VDC, 3 HP DRIVING MEANS 2:1 CHAIN-HYDRAULIC PLUNGER (2X) 1.25” SOLID CYL. I.D. (2X) 2.00” CYL. O.D. (2X) 2.38” STROKE (2X) (VARIES) WORKING PSI 400 PSI RELIEF PSI 600 PSI (1.5 X WP) CHAIN TYPE 4X ANSI #50 ROLLER CHAIN CHAIN STRENGTH 5045 LBF EACH SAFETIES 2X TYPE A DOOR LOCKS IDEC HS5E/HS5L WINDOWS PLEXIGLAS PROVISIONS BY OTHERS GENERAL HOISTWAY: HOISTWAY MUST BE SQUARE AND PLUMB WITHIN ±1/8” TO ENSURE PROPER LIFT OPERATION. WHERE PROVIDED BY OTHERS, ENCLOSURE MUST BE DESIGNED AND BUILT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASME A18.1 AND ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCAL CODES. REAR CABINET CLOSURE: VERTICAL SURFACE BEHIND MACHINE CABINET SHALL HAVE STRENGTH AND STIFFNESS EQUIVALENT TO 14GA (.08) SHEET STEEL. (PROVIDED BY ASCENSION IF OPTIONAL HOLLOW LANDING PACKAGE SELECTED). DIMENSIONS: TOTAL TRAVEL HEIGHT MUST BE WITHIN ±3/8” OF NOMINAL. VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS AND IMMEDIATELY REPORT ANY DISCREPANCIES. PIT/RAMP: DO NOT PROVIDE PIT OR RAMP. LIFT DESIGNED WITH LOW-PROFILE PLATFORM FLOOR FOR DIRECT ENTRY IAW ADAAG 404.2.5. OVERHEAD CLEARANCE: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES. CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION: OWNER/AGENT RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MASONRY, CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, PATCHING, AND FINISHING WORK NEEDED PRIOR TO AND FOLLOWING LIFT INSTALLATION. STRUCTURAL: SUPPORTING STRUCTURE SHALL BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO SAFELY SUPPORT APPLIED LOADS IN ACCORDANCE WITH “CLARITY LOADING” DIAGRAM. ELECTRICAL GENERAL: ALL WIRING SHALL COMPLY WITH NFPA 70 (NEC). POWER: 120VAC, 60HZ, 6A, 1PH CIRCUIT WITH DISCONNECT (SEE BELOW). CONCEALED REAR ACCESS: CLEAR SPACE 7.25” X 7.50” (W x H) BEHIND LIFT AVAILABLE FOR WIRE ENTRY. SPACE CENTERED 10.88” RIGHT OF LIFT CENTERLINE AND NOMINALLY 6.88” ABOVE LOWER LANDING FLOOR. SIDE ACCESS: TWO 1/2-14 NPSM THREADED HOLES ARE PROVIDED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE MACHINE CABINET. HOLES ARE NOMINALLY 2.25” AND 3.50” ABOVE LOWER FLOOR AND 1.00” FROM REAR VERTICAL WALL. MAIN DISCONNECT SWITCH: OTHERS SHALL PROVIDE LOCKABLE FUSED DISCONNECT SWITCH IAW NFPA 70. SWITCH TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL POLE OR CONTACT FOR DISCONNECTION OF CONTROLLER FROM 24V BACKUP SUPPLY. LIGHTING: 54 LX MIN. AT PLATFORM AND LANDINGS. ADDITIONAL AC CONNECTIONS: ADDITIONAL AC CONNECTIONS REQUIRED FOR: VENTILATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED), 120VAC 1.3A 60HZ 1PH. DOOR OPERATOR(S) (IF BY OTHERS), POWER REQ. PER MANUFACTURER PHONE: STANDARD PHONE CABLE WITH RJ11 PLUG CONNECTOR REQUIRED FOR OPTIONAL (ANALOG) HANDS-FREE PHONE, WHERE PROVIDED.
02X 6.002X 25.502X 49.502X 73.50(SEE TABLE)(RATED LOAD)WEIGHT (DISTRIBUTED BETWEEN TWO 3.5 X 3.5SHIMS)FLOOR BY BUILDERLOAD16E: 1200 - 2200 LBAND COMPONENTS BY OTHERS)(MACHINE CABINET)ANCHOR BOTTOM ANCHOR LOADSTRUCTURE BY BUILDER(EXCLUDING 750 LB RATED LOADTOTAL UNIT WEIGHT16S: 1000 - 1600 LBTOP SIDE VIEW(TYPE C)FRONT VIEW ANCHOR LOCATIONS (COVER PANELS HIDDEN THIS VIEW)35.00TYPICAL24.00TYPICAL±DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGFILE1 OF D SIZE SHT 1 02/03SIZEREVTITLESHEETDWG. NO.RELEASE DATESCALECALC. WT.ACT. WT.SIMILAR TOFINISHCUSTOMERMANUFACTURINGAPPROVEDCHECKDATEANGLESCONTRACTDRAWNFSCM NO.TUCSON, ARIZONA 85717-0020INTERPRET DIMENSIONS ANDTOLERANCES IAW ANSI Y14.5M-1994UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIEDDIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM]TOLERANCES:DECIMALS.XX ±.XXX ±P.O. BOX 40020®8 7 608992DCBADCAB1234567812345DCLARITY LOADING - OPPOSING ENTRY & EXIT (16E, 16S)1/12(GENERIC APPLICATION DEPICTED; ENCLOSURE NOT SHOWN)ESTRAIGHT THROUGH.010\Solidworks01\Ascension\CLARITY LOADING.SLDDRWCLARITY LOADING3.015S.APPLEBY 8-26-20CLARITY LOADING .502X 6.002X 25.502X 49.502X 73.50(SEE TABLE)MACHINE CABINET ANCHORS ANCHORING REQUIREMENT ANCHOR LOCATION* (±.38) [IN] # OF ANCHORS TYPE (NEXT SHEETS) APPLICABILITY ANCHOR AT ONE OF TOP LOCATIONS. UPPER F.F. 3 A CONCRETE LANDING 1” BELOW 6 B WOOD LANDING OPTIONAL (USE OF OPTIONAL ANCHORS RECOMMENDED FOR MAXIMUM RIGIDITY) 145.50 2 C TRAVEL > 148.5” 121.50 TRAVEL > 124.5” 97.50 TRAVEL > 100.5” 73.50 TRAVEL > 76.5” 49.50 TRAVEL > 52.5” 25.50 ALL LIFTS ANCHOR AT ONE OF BOTTOM LOCATIONS 6.00 2 C ALL LIFTS LOWER F.F. 2 D H.L. PKG ONLY ENCLOSURE ANCHORS (16E MODEL ONLY) REQUIRED IF PRESENT LOWER F.F. 2 F 16E ONLY * ACTUAL LOCATIONS OF WALL ANCHORS MAY VARY AS MUCH AS ±3/8” FROM VALUES GIVEN ABOVE. MOUNTING STRUCTURE MUST BE ABLE TO ACCOMODATE THIS VARIABILITY. MAX LOAD PER ANCHOR BY TRAVEL HEIGHT [LBF]** MAX TOTAL HORIZONTAL LOAD [LBF]** ANCHOR TYPE (SEE TABLE ABOVE) A B C D F (FORCE ON STRUCTURE) TRAVEL 34.0 – 52.5 610 SPECIAL† 949 777 200 2000 52.5 – 76.5 367 188 563 498 200 1250 76.5 – 100.5 242 123 369 339 200 850 100.5 – 124.5 181 91 274 258 200 675 124.5 – 148.5 144 73 218 208 200 550 148.5 – 168.0 120 60 181 174 200 475 ** LOADS LISTED ASSUME STATIC LOADING AND DO NOT INCLUDE WIND, SEISMIC, OR SAFETY FACTOR. † WHEN USED, REQUIRES 6X TYPE B ANCHORS WITH 289 LBF MAX LOAD, 2X TYPE C ANCHORS AT 49.50 LOCATION WITH 185 LBF MAX LOAD, AND ANCHORING AT ONE OF THE BOTTOM LOCATIONS. ADDITIONAL NOTES: 1. ANCHORS PROVIDED BY ASCENSION FOR COMMON MOUNTING APPLICATIONS. (SEE NEXT SHEETS FOR DETAILS). STAINLESS-STEEL CONCRETE ANCHORS PROVIDED FOR OUTDOOR APPLICATIONS.
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PO Box 40020 Tucson, AZ 85717-0020 ● TEL: 800-459-0400 ● FAX: 520-881-4983 ● www.ascension-lift.com
08/14/19 Form 7.2.1.505B Rev: 5
Ascension CLARITY 16E/S/D/C Model Series Vertical Wheelchair Lift
Product Specifications
SECTION 14420 AND SECTION 14 42 00
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. The product described herein is an enclosed vertical platform wheelchair lift with self-contained driving means,
manufactured by Ascension, intended for use by individuals with disabilities. The product shall provide for
independent use by individuals with disabilities and include all applicable operating and safety devices for
compliance with ADA requirements. The product shall have a low-profile platform floor to eliminate the need for a
pit or access ramp at the lower landing, and to facilitate entry into the lift platform.
i. 16E: The product shall consist of a machine cabinet, transparent runway enclosure, and lifting platform
that will service two (2) landings, each on opposing sides of the lift. The machine cabinet shall install
against the uppermost landing serviced by the lift, providing clear view lines through the transparent
runway enclosure on three sides.
ii. 16S: The product shall consist of a machine cabinet and lifting platform for installation in a shaft inside a
building that will service two (2) landings, each on opposing sides of the lift. The machine cabinet shall
install against the uppermost landing serviced by the lift, minimizing the required clear width.
iii. 16D: The product shall consist of a machine cabinet, transparent runway enclosure, and lifting platform
that will service two (2) landings, each on the same side of the lift. The machine cabinet shall install
against the wall/structure opposing the landings, providing clear view lines through the transparent
runway enclosure on three sides.
iv. 16C: The product shall consist of a machine cabinet and lifting platform for installation in a shaft inside a
building that will service two (2) landings, each on the same side of the lift. The machine cabinet shall
install against the wall/structure opposing the landings, minimizing the required clear width.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. The lift shall be designed and tested in accordance with ASME A18.1, ASME A17.5, ADAAG, ANSI A117.1, and
NFPA 70 (NEC).
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit manufacturer's drawings and product data for approval. Drawings shall show dimensional and wiring
requirements.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer shall maintain a quality management system certified to ISO 9001.
B. Manufacturer shall have not less than twenty (20) years of experience in the design and manufacture of vertical
wheelchair lifts.
C. Lift shall be installed in accordance with all applicable codes.
1.5 WARRANTY
A. Manufacturer shall provide a warranty for a period of ten (10) years on the drive train, four (4) years on all other
components, and ninety (90) days on labor, starting from the date of installation.
B. Extended warranty plans are available.
PART 2 - PRODUCT
2.1 MANUFACTURER
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Ascension®, a division of AGM, which is located at 3526 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Tucson,
AZ, 85716, Tel: 800-459-0400 or 520-881-3993, Fax: 520-881-4983, WebSales@ascension-lift.com.
B. Manufacturer must be a registered U.S.-owned company, with manufacturing operations for this product located
in the United States of America.
C. Basis-of-Design Product:
i. Ascension CLARITY 16E Model Series.
ii. Ascension CLARITY 16S Model Series.
iii. Ascension CLARITY 16D Model Series.
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iv. Ascension CLARITY 16C Model Series.
D. Acceptance of other products is subject to compliance with specified requirements and owner or architect
approval.
2.2 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
A. Lifting capacity: 750 pounds [340 kg] rated capacity.
B. Vertical speed: 20 feet per minute [6 meters per minute].
C. Vertical travel: 34" [865 mm] to 168" [4265 mm].
2.3 DIMENSIONS
A. Platform clear space: 36" x 56" [914 mm x 1422 mm].
B. Minimum required installation space:
i. 16E: 48.13” x 67.38” [1225 mm x 1710 mm].
ii. 16S: 44.25” x 65.25” [1125 mm x 1660 mm].
iii. 16D: 48.13” x 67.75” [1225 mm x 1720 mm].
iv. 16C: 44.25” x 65.25” [1125 mm x 1660 mm].
2.4 MATERIALS
A. Aluminum alloy guide rails shall be integral to machine cabinet.
B. Platform frame shall be steel.
C. Platform grab bar and accent rails shall be stainless steel.
D. Windows shall be 1/4" [6 mm] thick high impact strength clear thermoplastic.
E. Enclosure structure shall be aluminum alloy (16E/D only).
2.5 FINISH
A. Accent rails shall be brushed stainless steel.
B. All exposed metal surfaces except grab bar and accent rails shall be powder coated.
C. Standard color is silver metallic; contact Ascension for additional color choices.
2.6 DRIVE CONFIGURATION
A. Drive shall be 2:1 chain hydraulic.
B. Platform shall be supported by two hydraulic jacks with two suspension chains each.
C. Suspension chain shall be No. 50 roller chain, 6100 lb. minimum breaking strength [2773 kg].
D. Hydraulic power unit shall be mounted on vibration-isolating supports designed to minimize vibration transmission
and reduce frame-borne noise.
2.7 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Electrical input: 120VAC, 60 hertz, single phase, 6amp (option: international electrical configurations available).
B. Full-time battery power supplied by 24VDC SLA battery bank.
C. Motor: 3 hp (2.1kW), 24VDC.
D. Control circuits shall be 24VDC.
E. Electrical system shall be certified to ASME A17.5 by an independent testing laboratory.
2.8 SAFETY DEVICES AND FEATURES
The lift shall include the following safety features for protection of the passenger and general public.
A. Grounded electrical system.
B. 24 VDC operating controls.
C. Constant pressure operating switches.
D. Emergency stop button at passenger control station.
E. Electromechanical door and gate interlocks.
F. Upper and lower limit switches.
G. Unobstructed view through transparent panels on three sides of the enclosure (16E/D only).
H. Grab bar extending full length of inside wall.
I. Integral emergency lighting with field-selectable modes: “Fade,” “Always-On,” and “Emergency Only”
J. Automatic standby power for at least 5 lift cycles (with lift carrying full load), in the event of a power outage.
K. Slip-resistant platform floor.
L. Structural safety factors as specified in ASME A18.1.
M. Self-closing platform gates.
N. Alarm and lighted alarm switch on platform.
O. Slack-chain switches to automatically stop the platform if any suspension chain slackens.
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P. Low-profile platform floor.
Q. No installation pit or access ramp at the lower landing.
2.9 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
A. Lift shall include three (3) constant pressure operating switches, two (2) for remote mounting outside of the
platform and one (1) located inside the platform.
B. The passenger control station shall be provided with a separate “PUSH TO STOP” emergency button. The
emergency stop button shall prevent any operation of the lift when actuated.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify suitability of substrate preparation in accordance with approved manufacturer's drawings.
B. Verify correct space requirements in accordance with approved manufacturer's drawings.
C. Verify electrical service is of correct type and at correct location.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Lift shall be installed in accordance with architect's approved plans and specifications, manufacturer's
instructions, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
B. Installation space and substrate shall be of sufficient strength to support the loads imposed on it during operation
of the lift. Refer to structural loading diagrams provided by manufacturer to ensure proper provision is made.
3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Perform acceptance tests as required by code and the authority having jurisdiction. Place rated load on platform
and operate for several cycles to verify correct installation and operation. No mechanical failures shall occur and
no wear that would affect the reliability of the lift shall be detected.
NOTE: This specification has been written to assist in preparing a detailed description of a vertical wheelchair lift.
Additional technical information may be obtained from Ascension. Specifications are also available electronically at
www.ascension-lift.com. Specifications are subject to change.
Patent information is available on the Ascension website: www.ascension-lift.com/patents