Tips For Installing A Vaccum Elevator



Vision Series Home ElevatorsSo you're getting ready to install a vacuum elevator, and you're not sure if you're adequately prepared. Well, let us first start by saying that vacuum elevators are the easiest elevator models to install, so take a deep breath. With a few helpful tips, you'll be on your way to installing and using your new vacuum elevator. Here are some tips for easy, effective, quick installation.

Be Prepared – The first thing you should do is get prepared. It's true that vacuum elevators are easy to install and even easier to maintain; however, if you want your elevator up and functional before you have to go back to work on Monday, make sure you're prepared to start installing before the parts are even delivered. Here is how you can get prepared; first of all, if you have small children or pets, make sure you get them out of the house. You don't want to be juggling installation as well as parenting, so send the kids off to grandma's house and ask a neighbor if they can watch the family pet for the day. Next, you should prepare the infrastructure of your home. If your vacuum elevator is going through the floors and is not being built alongside a landing, make sure you take the time to cut out the proper size hole so that the elevator shaft can run through the floor. By doing all the prep work ahead of time, you'll be able to easily, quickly, and effectively set up the elevator as soon as the parts arrive.

Ask for Help – We know you're used to getting things done on your own; however, this job is not ideal for one person. Even though installation is relatively easy, parts can be large and bulky, and we don't want you to risk dropping any parts and damaging the elevator or hurting yourself. Instead of trying to muscle everything together by yourself, ask a close friend, relative, or neighbor to give you a hand. The job will get done twice as fast with four hands, and you'll have someone with you in case you get hurt.

Stay Organized – We know this can be challenging, but try to stay organized as you build. We recommend that you skim through the installation manual before doing anything and get to know each part before you rip open the packaging. Group the parts so you know where they go and in what order they should be installed. As you begin building the vacuum shaft, make sure you keep packaging materials out of the way to prevent injury. Work slowly and effectively, so that you know where everything is at all times. Whatever you do, don't throw away any important packaging or paperwork until after you've finished installation and the elevator has been tested. After you're confident that installation was a success, keep all documents that came with the elevator in case there is a problem in the near future.

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