The pit or the elevator shaft is actually the lower part of the elevator shaft. The height of the pit continues from the lowest part of the well, i.e. the foundation of the building, to the floor of the lowest stop point of the elevator. In English, it means pit and its height is indicated by the symbol p. The space of the elevator pit is also called a railing. The purpose of its design is to create a suitable place for repairmen and servicemen. Also, equipment such as balance weight shock absorber, cabin shock absorber, earth well, ladder, lighting system, panels and cabin rail bases are placed in this space. The dimensions of height, depth and width of the elevator shaft are determined based on the dimensions of the shaft and the architectural standards of the elevator.
In installing the elevator, one of the most basic tasks that must be done is considering the space for the elevator pit. The right place to install the building should be chosen in such a way that it has the least possible challenge and failure. If the elevator used in the structure is a hydraulic elevator; Because there is no need for a well and a chamber, places such as the facade and the staircase are also suitable for installing the elevator.
- There should not be any flammable materials inside.
- The floor should be flat and level. .
- The redundant reinforcements of its walls should be cleaned and collected.
- The walls of its four sides should be covered with plaster of sand and cement.
- To prevent rust and corrosion of the equipment. Iron, their surface should be covered with paint.
What is the difference between the well and the elevator well?
According to the definition we had about a well and a well, you must have well understood their difference. In some sources, wells and pits are used interchangeably; While they are different. In this section, we mention the difference between a well and an elevator shaft.
- A hole is a part of an elevator shaft that is located in its lowest part. Therefore, the well has a lower height. The minimum height for it is one and a half meters.
- The well is a kind of air channel. While the elevator pit is called the shelter space.
- The well is different from the well in terms of dimensions. In general, the dimensions of the well are considered to be about 20 cm larger than the dimensions of the elevator cabin on each side. But the dimensions of the well should be about 10 cm larger than the dimensions of the well.
