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Stairlift Power Requirements

Please note: These requirements are for installations in Washington State only.

1.      All Electrical work must be done with a permit. All electrical work must be completed and inspected prior to Stairlift installation.   IMPORTANT: Leave a copy of the signed electrical permit on the site for elevator inspector to see.

2.      Furnish and install one 15 or 20 amp, 120vac dedicated circuit for each stairlift as shown per National Electrical Code and local requirements.

3.      One dedicated circuit is required by the National Elevator code and shall be installed for each stairlift.

4.      Use copper wire in all cases & ground properly per applicable codes.

5.      For indoor Jobs: Mount one metal four square switch box with ½” conduit holes and an industrial raised single switch cover plate for each unit on or about mid point of stairs as shown in photo below, or at alternate location.                                                           

6.       For outdoor jobs: Mount 1 weatherproof switch box with ½” conduit holes, use RACO # 5323 or equal for each unit. Properly seal each unused hole and use A gasketed cover.

7.      Mount as shown, depending on hand* of Stairlift, on or about midpoint of stair run or at alternate location at top of stairs.

8.      If switch box on stairs is within sight of breaker panel: Furnish & install one standard toggle switch in box. Use Leviton # 1221-21 or equivalent, hookup 14/3 SJO cord black wire through switch. Properly connect neutral, ground wire and run cord to top of stairs as shown, leave 3 extra feet.           

9.     If box is not within sight of breaker panel: Switch inside box must be over-current protected @ 12 amps maximum, use Square D 2510F01 switch or equal with A11.9 heater (8.5FLA) Also install manufacturers label provided with D 2510F01 switch or equal. (See photos below)

10.    In all cases install Square D handle guard kit #2510FL1 on switch cover plate.

11.    Dimensions shown are from finished wall, not rough framing.

12.  For new construction only: For pre wiring of call/send controls, bring all wires to another box mounted exactly as shown on an adjacent stair riser. Run one 3 conductor 18 gauge SJO (not SO) cord from each call/send box to this junction box on stair and leave approximately 12” of cord inside box for AEC use. Consult your AEC project manager for exact requirements.

13.  Call American Elevator with any questions (206) 623-2400. Note: consult your American Elevator Representative for exact locations of power box and other special requirements for curved stairs.

*Hand is determined by standing at the bottom of the stairs and looking up.

Switch Box on stair riser. Note the little handle guards on the side of the switch!  Code required.	Switch Box with the 'SJO' cord running up to the top of the stairs.