Orion

LU/LA Commercial Elevator

OWNER’S MANUAL
(To Be Retained by Owner After Installation
by Authorized Savaria Dealer)

Part No. 000586

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IMPORTANT
Ensure that only an authorized Savaria Dealer installs and services the Orion
LU/LA Commercial Elevator. Under no circumstances is anyone other than a
dealer with Savaria training and authorization to install, adjust, service or
modify any mechanical or electrical device on this equipment. Failure to follow
this warning can result in safety system compromises or defeat; this can result
in serious injury or death. Savaria accepts no liability for property damage,
warranty claims or personal injury, including death, in this circumstance.
Passenger safety is the result of countless details in the equipment’s design,
manufacture, and installation. After installation, reliable operation and
continual safe operation requires regular service and inspection at least twice
per year, or more frequently where usage, environment, or local jurisdiction
requires. As the Owner, you are responsible for ensuring that regular service
and inspections occur in a timely manner.
Refer to this manual for specifications, operating instructions and maintenance
of the Orion LU/LA Commercial Elevator.
Upon completion of installation, the dealer must provide you with the
following information and ensure it is recorded in this manual. In addition,
either the dealer or you must keep any service and/or maintenance records in
the Maintenance Record section of this manual.
WARRANTY
Ensure your Savaria Dealer provides you with a copy of the manufacturer’s
limited parts warranty and documentation relating to any Dealer labour
warranty.
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FOR OWNER’S RECORDS

Customer Name: _________________________________________

Installing Dealer: _________________________________________

Dealer’s Telephone Number: _______________________________

Date Installed: ___________________________________________

Serial/Job Number: _______________________________________

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Table of Contents

TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. OPERATING FROM THE LANDING CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
4. OPERATING FROM THE COP CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5. DOOR OPEN BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
6. EMERGENCY BATTERY LOWERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
7. EMERGENCY LIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
8. EMERGENCY HANDS-FREE TELEPHONE (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
9. MANUAL LOWERING DEVICE (MACHINE ROOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
10. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
11. MAINTENANCE RECORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

DANGER

This product is designed and manufactured to exact

specifications. Modifications to this product in any way can
be dangerous and will void the warranty.

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TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION

To ensure safe operation of this equipment, pay careful attention to the
important notes below.
• Read this manual carefully before using the equipment.
• To prevent accidents, adhere strictly to the instructions and keep clear
of moving parts at all times.
• Follow instructions on all equipment labels at all times. Replace any
damaged labels immediately.
• Ensure that only qualified personnel perform maintenance and service
on the unit.
• When replacing parts, be sure that only genuine Savaria parts are used.
• This unit is intended for use by a mature person who understands its
proper operation as set out in this manual.
• Prior to operation, make sure that:
• All doors and gates are locked and secure.
• All areas in and around the lift are clear of any obstructions.
• All lights are functioning properly.
• Test your keys and emergency stop button every month.

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1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Load capacity 1400 lb (635 kg)
Rated speed 30 feet per minute (0.15 m/s) nominal
Maximum travel 25 feet (7.6 m)
Maximum # of stops 5 stops
Normal: 30
Heavy: 75
Daily cycle
Excessive: 100
Maximum starts in 1 hour on standard installation: 15
Maximum machine room
120 degrees F (49 degrees C)
temperature
48” wide x 54” deep (1220 mm x 1372 mm)
42” wide x 60” deep (1067 mm x 1524 mm)
Cab sizes
51” wide x 51” deep (1295 mm x 1295 mm)
54” wide x 54” deep (1372 mm x 1372 mm)
Door opening 36” x 80” (890 mm x 2030 mm) nominal
Pit depth required 14” (356 mm) minimum, 96” (2438 mm) maximum
Overhead clearance 120” (3048 mm) – existing building
(minimum) 134” (3404 mm) – new building
Control system Single automatic push button
Floor selection Magnetic selector
Sub-floor material Masonite over plywood sub-floor
Fire-rated steel panel cab interior in choice of white or black;
Cab finish
optional laminate panel overlays available
Standard architectural white or black steel
Standard finishes Stainless steel Car Operating Panel (COP)
Handrail and stainless colour trimmed light fixtures
208 volt, three phase, 30 amps, 60 Hz or 240 volt, single
Power supply
phase, 40 amps, 60 Hz
Drive system 1:2 cable hydraulic
Motor 5 hp (3.73 kW) submersed
Lighting supply 110 volts, 60 cycle, 15 amps
Fully automatic operation
Modular rail construction for easy installation
Standard features
Automatic cab on/off interior lighting
Digital display on Car Operating Panel (COP)
Emergency battery back-up for lowering and interior
lighting
Safety features Emergency stop and alarm buttons
Emergency manual lowering
Safety brakes

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2. DESCRIPTION
Cab Operating Panel (COP) Buttons (Figure 1-A)
The Cab Operating Panel (COP) buttons facilitate the
UP/DOWN movement of the cab between landings.
Once the selected landing button is pressed, the cab
will automatically move to the landing. The cab will
stop when the selected landing is reached.
Door Open/Close Buttons (Figure 1-B)
The elevator door will close automatically after a
preset adjustable time in seconds. These buttons can
be pressed to open/close the door when the cab is at
a landing.
Alarm Button (Figure 1-C)
This button can be pressed at any time to sound the
alarm in case of an emergency.
Emergency Stop Button (Figure 1-D)
Press the Emergency STOP button at any time to
stop the cab and activate the alarm buzzer.
Phase 2 Fire Service Keyswitch (Optional)
A
The keyswitch in the ON position enables cab
controls as per Code B44 2.27. The keyswitch in the
OFF position allows for normal lift operation. The B
D
keyswitch in the HOLD position holds the doors C
open when the cab is at a landing.
Call Cancel Button (Optional) Figure 1
Keyed COP
Used with Fire Service; when pressed, this button
cancels all registered calls. The cab will stop at the
next landing.
Emergency Light
The COP emergency light remains ON in the event of a main power failure. The
emergency light uses a Battery Back-Up system with an automatic recharger.
Handrail
A single handrail is mounted to the Cab Operating Panel (COP) side of the cab
below the COP.

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Landing Hall Call Station Controls (Figure 2)

Hall Call Stations are installed at all landings to move the
cab to the landing from which you are calling. Press the
CALL button to call the cab to your landing. The position
indicator displays the landing the cab is at. An optional
keyswitch limits the elevator’s use to authorized persons
only.
Landing Door and/or Gate Interlock
The Landing Door/Gate lock prevents movement of the cab
unless the door/gate is in the closed and locked position. If
the door/gate is not completely closed, the cab will not
move.
CALL
Emergency Battery Operation
In the event of a building power failure, the door/gate
system is provided with a temporary power back-up system
to continue the opening operation for a number of times.
On resuming normal building power, the back-up system Figure 2
will turn OFF and begin automatically recharging. Keyed Hall Call

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3. OPERATING FROM THE LANDING CONTROLS

NOTE

When using the landing controls, the cab can only be moved
(called) to the level from which you are calling. When using the
COP buttons in the cab, the cab can be moved to any level.

To call the elevator to the appropriate level:

1 Press the CALL button. The cab will automatically stop at your landing.
2 When the cab reaches the landing, the door lock on the landing door will
automatically release, and then:
If the elevator is equipped with our Automatic Two-Speed Horizontal
Sliding Doors, follow this procedure:
a When the elevator reaches the landing, the sliding doors will open
automatically. Enter the cab. The doors will close behind you after a few
seconds. Once inside the cab, lock the wheelchair wheels.
If the elevator is equipped with our Automatic Pro-Doors, follow this
procedure:
b Stay clear of the swing of the landing door. The door will “chime” and
then swing open automatically. If the cab is equipped with an automatic
gate, the gate will open at this time. The door and gate are timed to stay
open for a few seconds. Enter the cab. Once inside the cab, lock the
wheelchair wheels.
If the elevator is equipped with our Manual Pro-Doors, follow this
procedure:
c Pull on the door handle and open the landing door. If the cab is
equipped with a gate, slide the gate open at this time and enter the cab.
Once inside the cab, close the landing door and then the gate. Lock
wheelchair wheels at this time.

WARNING

Wheelchair wheels must be locked at all times when the

elevator is moving.

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4. OPERATING FROM THE COP CONTROLS

1 If sitting in the cab in a wheelchair, lock the wheelchair wheels. If standing
in the cab, hold on to the handrail.
2 Press the appropriate landing button to “send” the cab to the desired
landing.
3 When the cab reaches the landing, the door lock on the landing door will
automatically release, and then:
If the elevator is equipped with our Automatic Two-Speed Horizontal
Sliding Doors, follow this procedure:
a When the elevator reaches the landing, the door will “chime” and the
sliding doors will open automatically. Exit the cab. The doors will close
behind you after a few seconds.
If the elevator is equipped with our Automatic Pro-Doors, follow this
procedure:
b The gate will open and then the door will “chime” and swing open
automatically. The door and gate are timed to stay open for a few
seconds. Exit the cab. The gate and door will close behind you.
If the elevator is equipped with our Manual Pro-Doors, follow this
procedure:
c If the cab is equipped with a gate, slide the gate open at this time and
then open the manual swing landing door. Exit the cab. Close the gate
and then the landing door.

WARNING

Wheelchair wheels must be locked at all times when the

elevator is moving.

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5. DOOR OPEN BUTTON

The Door Open button is located on the Car Operating Panel (COP) of elevators
equipped with Two-Speed Automatic Sliding Doors or Automatic
Pro-Doors.
When the elevator is at a landing level, the Two-Speed Horizontal Sliding Doors
or Automatic Pro-Door can be opened by pressing the Door Open button.
Normally the doors will have opened and already closed automatically. The
Door Open button allows the door to be reopened.

Figure 3
Door Open Button

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6. EMERGENCY BATTERY LOWERING

This feature allows the lowering of the cab from inside the cab itself, without
having to get someone to manually lower it from inside the machine room. This
device operates on batteries and is only activated in the event of a main
building power failure. The operation is as follows:
1 Press any button below the floor where the elevator is located. The elevator
will descend and stop at the landing.
2 Upon arrival at the desired floor, the automatic doors (if equipped) will
open. Exit the cab.
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7. EMERGENCY LIGHT
In the event of a main power failure, the emergency cab light will light
automatically.
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8. EMERGENCY HANDS-FREE TELEPHONE (OPTIONAL)
1 If your lift is equipped with an Emergency Hands-Free Telephone, press and
hold down the button in the telephone box to activate the phone line. A
short time delay (adjustable by the installing technician) will occur.
2 Release the button once the call is picked up by the telephone line.
The system will automatically dial out to a preprogrammed telephone number
as set up by the installing technician.
9. MANUAL LOWERING DEVICE (MACHINE ROOM)
In the event of power failure, the cab can be moved to a lower level manually
by using the following procedures:

NOTE

After use of any emergency function (access key or manual lowering

device), ensure that all doors/gates are secure and locked. While the
emergency function is in use, DO NOT leave the area unattended.

1 Obtain the key to unlock the door to the machine room where the elevator
pump unit is located.
2 Instruct the person(s) in the elevator to remain calm and stay well back from
the door of the elevator. Ease their concern by telling them your intentions.

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3 Switch the main disconnect switch

to the “OFF” position for the main
power supply to the elevator
pump unit.
4 Unlock the controller tank and
open the lid to locate the red
Manual Lowering Knob on the
pump unit. Pull the Manual
Lowering Knob to lower the cab.
See Figure 4 at the right. Maintain
constant pressure on the knob
until the elevator reaches the
lowest landing and stops
automatically. (Although you may
not be able to see the elevator, this
is readily detected since there will Figure 4
be no further noise as the oil flows EPV Valve
to the reservoir.)
5 Obtain the special door release key and open the lower landing door. Assist
the passenger(s) from the cab.
6 After the passenger(s) have exited the cab, make sure the hoistway door is
closed, reconnect the disconnect switch inside the machine room, and lock
the door behind you.
7 Return the machine room key and the special door release key to their
original storage areas.

WARNING

Under no circumstances should the pump controls or

valve settings be adjusted except by an authorized
Savaria dealer.

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10. MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance will keep your Orion in proper operating condition. As
the owner of this elevator, you are responsible for making sure that
maintenance and upkeep are done on a regularly scheduled basis.

NOTE

Elevator maintenance must be performed by an authorized

Savaria dealer every 3 months
Units installed in adverse environments will require additional
maintenance on a monthly basis.

IMPORTANT: Please test the phone in your elevator during every maintenance.
If the phone is inactive, please shut down the elevator until the phone line is
active. This applies to all lifts in a hoistway or enclosure models

To ensure proper operating condition of your unit, the items listed below must
be inspected and serviced every 3 months by an authorized Savaria dealer.
Additional inspections may be required depending on usage.
1 Tighten all rail and cab fastening bolts.
2 Lubricate the door hinges and adjust the door closure if required.
3 Lubricate the rails with a light grease, such as white lithium.
4 Inspect the travelling cable for wear. Replace if any cuts or damage to the
jacket is evident.
5 Inspect the elevator cables for wear or damage and replace if necessary.
Always replace the safety washers at the swaged end of the cable when
replacing cables. The washers are provided with replacement cables.
6 Inspect the safety washers at the swaged end of the elevator cables. Put the
elevator on slack rope high enough so you can safely get under the elevator.
Pull the manual lowering device so there is enough slack in the rope to pull
the rope with the swag fitting down to view the washer. Replace the washer
if there is any visible damage.
7 Check for any hose/pipe leaks. Replace and/or tighten the fittings to correct
any hydraulic leaks found.
8 Check the fluid level of the pump reservoir (with the elevator at its lowest
landing), and fill as required. (Use Grade 32 Hydraulic Oil). There must be at
least 1” (25 mm) of oil on the dipstick.
9 Tighten any hose connections or bleeder valves found loose. Check the
hydraulic cylinder (jack) for any leaks. If necessary, the packing seals may
have to be replaced.

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10 Replace the batteries in the control panel as indicated on the battery label.
11 Perform the required maintenance to the Pro-Lock (if equipped).
12 Activate and test the safety mechanism.
13 Check that the phone is functioning properly.

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11. MAINTENANCE RECORD

Date Time Reason for Call Comments Dealer

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 Authorized Savaria Dealer

Orion LU/LA Commercial Elevator

OWNER’S MANUAL
Part No. 000586
Copyright 2018

Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc.

2 Walker Drive
Brampton, Ontario, L6T 5E1, Canada
www.savaria.com

For service or questions about this product, please contact your installing dealer.

DEALER NAME: _________________________________________________

DEALER PHONE: _________________________________________________