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Technical Description for
SCANDO &
SCANDO SUPER FC
Construction Hoists
This manual is only applicable if the manufacturing number indicated below corresponds to the manufacturing number stamped on the identification
sign of the equipment. Where there is a conflict contact Your ALIMAK representative.
YOUR HOIST HAS:
Part No. 9023 775-1 07

Manufacturing No.: Year:
2002 - 10 - 15
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Photographs and drawings are illustrative only and do not necessarily show the design of the products on the market at any given point in time.
The products must be used in conformity with applicable practice and safety regulations. Specifications of the products and equipment
presented herein are subject to change without notice.
CONTENTS
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
A
TECHNICAL DATA & SPECIFICATIONS
B
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
C
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
D
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
E
ELECTRIC TROUBLESHOOTING
F
FOUNDATION
G
PROJECTING HOIST MAST
H
PREPARATIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION
I
INSTALLATION
K
DISMANTLING
See Operator’s Manual for chapter C, D, E and F.

See Installation Manual for chapter K and L.
ALIMAK AB IS ISO 9001 CERTIFIED
The Certificate is valid for:
design, manufacture and service related to construction hoists, mast climbing work platforms,
permanently installed service lifts and elevators and equipment for shaft drilling and enlarging.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION A0
Technical Description ..................................... A1

Control systems............................................... A6
Optional equipments ...................................... A7
Safety equipment ............................................ A9
Own protective measures............................... A 11
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a0
Technical description
A1
Hoist denomination
The capacity of the hoist as well as the cage length can be taken
from the hoist denomination printed on the sign in the cage.
Multiply the first two figures of the denomination by 100 and
you have the load capacity in kg. Multiply the figures after the
slanting line by 100 and you have the cage length in mm.
Example:
Scando 20/30. Load capacity 20 x 100 = 2000 kg (4400 lbs).
Cage length 30 x 100 = 3000 mm or 3.0 meter (9’-10 1/8’’).
A ”C” after the figures indicates that the hoist is provided with a
Counterweight.
The letters ”FC” indicates that the hoist operates with Variable
Frequency Converter (VFC) and is of type high speed.
If the hoist is provided with two cages, this is indicated by the
Roman numeral II after SCANDO or SCANDO SUPER.
Foundation
The foundation is made of a reinforced concrete slab with cast
in place brackets for the base frame of the mast. The foundation
is cast ”on - site” in accordance with instructions given under
”Preparations before Installation” and ”Foundation” in this
Manual.
Ground enclosure
The foundation and bottom landing are fully enclosed by wire
mesh panels attached to base frame of the mast.
A ground enclosure for a single cage hoist can be transformed into
a twin cage enclosure by adding panels. The enclosure is supplied
with a mechanically and/or electrically interlocked, vertical
sliding gate placed on the entrance side of the ground enclosure.
”Mechanically interlocked” means that the gate is ”locked”
mechanically and cannot be opened unless the cage is at the
base landing.
”Electrically interlocked” means that the cage will stop at once,
if a gate is opened, or will not start unless the gate is closed.
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A2 Hoist mast
The hoist mast consists of lattice work of steel tubes and angle
profiles in sections of 1508 mm (4’-11 3/8’’) length. Each
section is provided with one or two precision-cut racks. The
sections are bolted together with bolts and nuts.
Mast sections are available in two main versions: with one rack
for single cage models or with two racks with or without welded
counterweight guide rails for twin cage models. A mast section
for a single cage hoist can be transformed into a twin cage mast
section by adding a rack.
The mast is attached to the stucture and stabilized with special
telescoping tie-in assemblies. Mast ties are available in several
sizes and adjustable within the minimum and maximum specifi-
a2
cations. The mast tie allows for a maximum inclination of ±8°
from the horizontal.
The hoist mast is provided with top and bottom limit cams. These
cams actuate limit swiches attached to the hoist cage, causing it
to stop automatically. There is also a final limit switch which
cuts off the main power supply, if the normal limit switches fail
to function.
Counterweight equipment
A hoist provided with a counterweight equipment has a ”C”
designated after the figures in the hoist denomination. The
counterweight equipment is mainly used to increase the capacity
of the hoist without an increase in power consumtion (compare
erection load capacity and pay-load capacity in ”Technical Data”).
The counterweight runs on the rear corner tubes of the mast or,
on twin cage hoists, on a special guide rail welded or bolted to
the side of the mast. The counterweight wire ropes is directed
by means of sheaves on top of the mast (cathead) to a wire rope
a3 equalizer with a slack rope switch on the cage roof, which stops
the hoist if the wire ropes become unbalanced or if the counter-
weight hangs up.
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Cage
A3
The cage walls are constructed partially or entirely of wire mesh
to allow light in and thereby give the cage operator a clear view
of the hoistway.
The roof and floor are constructed of plastic coated, fibreglass
reinforced high density plywood with a non-skid surface. Floor,
roof and partial side walls are also available in lightweight
aluminium checkered plate.
The cage is guided on the mast by individually adjusted ball
bearing guide rollers. Safety hooks are attached to the main
frame of the cage under the lowest driving pinion to ensure that
the cage is unable to climb off the top of the mast or that the
pinion disengages from the rack should a roller fall off.
The cage has mechanically and/or electrically interlocked entrance
and exit gates. The exit gate is usually made in two parts whereas a 23
the enterance gate is one part. (The entrance gate is the one
facing the gate of the ground enclosure).
As the cage roof serves as working platform during erection and
as a maintenance inspection platform it is provided with a safety
railing. There is also a trap door in the roof and a ladder in the
cage so that one can easily get up on the roof.
Hoist machinery
The hoist machinery unit is attached to the main frame of the
cage on vibration dampening brackets. The cage climbs by
means of pinions in engagement with the rack. The pinions are
fitted to worm-/alt. bevel gears, driven by electric motors.
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a 24
Worm gear machinery Bevel gear machinery
SCANDO-hoists with electric motor by one, two or three direct

starting squirrel cage induction motors, equipped with self
adjusting electromagnetic disc brakes.
FC-hoist with Variable Frequency Converter ”VFC”, are driven
by two or three squirrel cage induction motors equipped with
electromagnetic disc brakes.
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A4 The use of VFC makes it possible to run electric motors at a
supersynchronous or subsynchronous speed. The speed of the
hoist is straight related to the frequence which is set/or initiated
by the control stick. Frequence can be varied from 0 to
maximum frequence 60 – 87 Hz depending of type of motor.
Due to the frequency modulation at start – from 0 to 87 Hz, the
starting current will be as low as 1.2x the rated motor current.
With retaradation ramps at the landings and the possibility of
"crawling", stop at correct position in level with the landing is
obtained.
When stopping the VFC will steplessly decrease the frequency
down to 0 Hz. That means that the brake only will be used as a
parking brake, and therefore the brake wear and maintenance is
minimized.
Landing equipment
The landing equipment consists of mechanically and/or elec-
trically interlocked wire mesh gates or bars at the landings,
preventing admittance to the hoistway.
The landings are mounted on vertical pipes parallel to the mast
from the ground enclosure to the top landing. The landing equip-
ment can also be attached by connecting them to special brackets
at the landings, in openings, on slabs, on projections or facade
scaffolding. The electric interlocking of the landing equipment
is connected to the control system of the hoist (stop circuit).
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Cable guiding systems
A5
Cable basket: The hoist trailing power cable is guided by U-shaped
guide members with plate springs. During operation of the hoist Cable support arm
at midpoint of the
the power cable coils itself out and into a cable basket located in mast
the ground enclosure at the bottom landing. Junction
box
Trailing
power
cable
Cable arm
on cage
Fixed power
cable fastened
to the mast
Cable guide
in mast Strips
a 10
Cable trolley: To overcome the power cable’s limited tensile Cable trolley
strength. The cable is at high lifting heights, fixed firmly to the
mast from the bottom landing to a junction box located at the
midpoint of the mast.
The trailing power cable from the junction box to the cable
support on the cage is kept under tension by a cable trolley
located under the cage and travelling on the same guide members
as the cage.
This method described above is also used for hoist installations
where strong winds, low temperatures, etc. can be expected.
Electric equipment a 11
The electric equipment can be of several different kinds depen-

ding on local requirements and regulations. The equipment is
also designed and chosen to conform to operating conditions on
construction sites.
The components have been thoroughly tested and conform to
one or several of the following international/national standards:
IEC, CEE, EN, DIN, UL, CSA and SS.
In order to meet the requirements of the customer and conform
to the applicable hoist regulation, and code, the electrical equip-
a 12
ment is designed specifically for each order.
Necessary documents, such as wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams
and parts lists, are placed inside the document box in the cage.
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A6 Control systems
Operator control system
The hoist can be operated from inside the hoist cage only. This
is done by means of:
a push button station with push buttons Up/Stop/Down, or . . .
. . . a lever controller Up/Stop/Down.
The control lever has spring return to the stopp position (Dead-
Man-Handle).
As a low-cost option the system can be provided with an electro-
nic proximity swicht, ALIMAK ”Automatic Stop Equipment”.
Note that SCANDO SUPER FC is designed for operator
control only.
Semi-automatic control system

The hoist can be operated from inside the cage by means of
push buttons Up/Stop/Down/Stop Next Landing. By pressing a
button for Up or Down, the cage starts travelling in the chosen
direction. When the cage is approaching the desired landing, the
button marked with symbol for Stop Next Landing is pressed.
The cage will then stop automatically at that landing.
The landings can be provided with a push button box with
similar buttons and functions as in the cage.
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Optional equipments
A7
Automatic Stop Equipment
Stopping the cage at right level at the landings can be difficult
for people using the hoist infrequently. With Automatic Stop
Equipment this very operation is automated.
The equipment consists of auxiliary relays and a proximity switch
on the cage. The switch is activated by steel plates attached to
the mast at the landing.
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By pressing the button for the function Stop Next Landing

before approaching desired landing the cage automatically stops
at level at that landing.
Tone Frequency Equipment

ALIMAK hard wire Tone Frequency Equipment (TFE) for Signal
Transmission is used for hoist installations where it is desirable
to avoid a separate trailing control cable between base and cage.
The control signals are instead transferred along the ground wire
of the trailing power cable.
The Tone Frequency Equipment consists of two units – one
transmitter and one receiver. The transmitter is located in the
base panel and the receiver in the main panel in the cage.
The transmitter, in the base panel, converts the incomming
impulses from the landing push buttons into three different
signals, A, B and C, corresponding to Up, Stop and Down.
These signals are then transferred along the trailing power cable
up to the cage. The receiver in the cage panel picks up the
signals and actuates output relays corrensponding to the initial
signal A, B or C.
Each individual signal consists of a 3-tone sequencial code system
which gives extreme insensibility to false or disturbing signals.
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A8 Aliphone Communication System
Aliphone Communication System with a combined transmitter/
reciver uses the power supply cable for its signals, thereby
eliminating a separate communication cable. The signals are
transmitted by means of FM technique.
The equipment provides two-way communication between the
hoist cage and base landing. Communication to the other
landings is obtained by adding optional equipment to the base
station. The equipment can also be connected to a Paging System.
(Announcing Speaker System).
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Safety equipment NORMAL UPPER
A9
LANDING
Limit cam
Automatic stop at top and bottom landings Final switch cam
At top and bottom landings, limit cams are mounted on the mast.
These cams activate the limit switches, which automatically
stops the hoist. The functions for the Up and Down limit
switches are backed up by a final limit switch with its own cams
on the mast at top and bottom landings. This switch cuts the Heel
power supply on all phases, and stops the cage should the
normal limit switch not function.
Counter
Below the bottom landing level, close to the hoist mast, buffer roller
springs are located for the cage and counterweight. These buffers
are designed to stop a descending cage or counterweight beyond Drive Safety
its normal limit of travel. pinions hook
Safety hooks
To prevent the cage from climbing off the mast during erection
or dismantling, or to prevent the pinions from disengaging the
Limit
rack in case a counter roller or guide roller on the cage comes switches
off, safety hooks are mounted on the cage frame. Heel
The safety hooks are placed underneath the lowest drive pinion Final
of the machinery, preventing the cage from falling off the mast limit
switch
should the drive pinion run off the top rack.
Safety details on machinery plate Safety

device
On the machinery and safety device plates, heels keep the pinion pinion
of the machinery and safety device constantly engaged with the Mast
rack on the hoist mast, in case a counter roller or a guide roller NORMAL
LOWER
on the cage comes off. LANDING
Limit cam a 18
Door interlocks on hoist cage and landing doors Final switch cam
When the cage and/or landing doors are electrically interlocked
and any of the doors is opened, the hoist will not operate until
the doors are closed.
Electrical
interlocking
Mechanical
interlocking
a 19 Buffer springs
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A mechanically interlocked cage or landing cannot be opened

unless the cage has stopped at respective landing.
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A 10 Safety device
The hoist has a unique safety device which smoothly stops the
cage on the mast should normal driving speed be exceeded.
The safety device has a shaft with a centrifugal

weight and a pinion constantly engaged
with the rack on the hoist mast. When
the centrifugal weight actuates, the
brake cone is screwed in against a
brake lining inside the safety
housing. The hoist is brought to a
smooth stop, and simutaneously the
power to the drive motors is cut off.
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Phase failure relay

The electric equipment is protected by a phase failure relay,
which means that the hoist can only be driven when correct
phase sequence is connected.
Cage roof safety railing
Emergency stop wire

Optional overrun protection device
A spring loaded roller fixed at the top of the cage runs on the
rear face of the rack. The roller is fixed to a crank, which in turn
is connected to an emergency stop wire, controlling the power
supply cut-off switch – the standard final limit switch – located
Cage roof toe board
in the cage.
When the top of the cage reaches the top mast section, the roller
runs off the rack, and lifts the stop wire, which isolates the final
limit switch. In effect when the roller runs off the rack, the main
Rack supply is cut off and the cage stops immediately.
ON The emergency stop wire can be used as an emergency stop by

erectors working from the roof of the cage.
Final limit switch
OFF
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The purchaser’s/user’s own protective
A 11
measures
Protection at landings
It is recommended that overhead protection is furnished at
landing entrances to protect against falling objects.
Scaffolds and other gangways close to the hoistway

and counterweight way
Scaffolds and other gangways and platforms close to the hoist-
way and counterweight way shall be provided to hoistway
enclosures according to local regulations.
Illumination of landings
The adequate site lighting shall be provided to illuminate the
landings over the full height of travel of the hoist.
Landings erected at site

Landings built up at site shall be equipped with safety railings
and toe guards and shall meet applicable local regulations.
Each landing shall be dimensioned for the maximum load of the
hoist.
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TECHNICAL DATA & SPECIFICATIONS B0
Data sheet;
Scando FC 20/30 TD ............................. No. 1118
Scando 10/32 TD.................................... No. 872/1
Scando 20/32 TD.................................... No. 872/2
Scando FC 24/32 TD ............................. No. 1113
Scando FC 28/37 TD ............................. No. 1112
Scando Super FC 28/32 C ..................... No. 968/1
Dimensions.........................................................B 2
Noise level ..........................................................B 7
Temperature range ...........................................B 7
Foundation.........................................................B 7
Tie distance and overhang................................B 7
Lubrication and lubrication volumes..............B 7
Tightening torque..............................................B 8
Conversion table .............................................B 10
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No. 1118 E Oct. -02
S CAN D O F C 20/3 0 TD
Technical Data
CAPACITY
Pay-load capacity kg 2000

Erection load kg 2000
Speed m/min 0 – 57
Max. lifting height meter 200
Increased lifting height on request
Erection crane capacity kg 250 * Door opening
Safety device type GFD
4000
CAGE DIMENSIONS
Internal width x length meter 1.3 x 3.0

Internal min. height meter 2.55
Door opening w x h meter 1.23 x 2.0
2000 *
ELECTRICAL DATA
313
Power supply range 380 – 460 V, 50 or 60 Hz, 3 Phase 0
At 400 V/50 Hz: 00
14
*
Rated power cont. duty kW 3 x 11 32
12
Power supply fuses A 125
Starting current A 170
Power consumption kVA 87
Data at other voltages on request
10
40
WEIGHTS
Base unit weight kg 3330

2150
Mast section with one rack kg 130

Mast section with two racks kg 155
Mast section length mm 1508
TRANSPORT DIMENSIONS
Base unit incl. enclosure

Length meter 3.45 34
Width (single cage) meter 2.43 50
Lowest transport height meter 3.60
25
24
(Machinery excluded)
Alimak AB, P O Box 720, Skellefteå, Sweden. Tel: +46 910 87000. Fax: +46 910 56690
Pictures are illustrative only and do not necessarily show the configuration of products on the market at the given point in time. Products must be used in conformity with safe
practice and applicable statues, regulations, codes and ordinances. Specifications of products and equipment shown herein are subject to change without notice.
Printed in Sweden
No. 872/1 E Oct. -02
S C A N D O 20/32 TD
Technical Data
CAPACITY

Speed m/min 40
4000
CAGE DIMENSIONS

ELECTRICAL DATA
2000 *
334
At 400 V/50 Hz: 00
16 *
Rated power cont. duty kW 3 x 7.5 92
14
20
WEIGHTS 43

2500


Length meter 3.65
36
90
25
Printed in Sweden
No. 872/2 E Oct. -02
S C A N D O 10/32 TD
Technical Data
CAPACITY

Speed m/min 40
4000
CAGE DIMENSIONS

ELECTRICAL DATA
2000 *
334
At 400 V/50 Hz: 00
16 *
Rated power cont. duty kW 2 x 7.5 92
14
20
WEIGHTS 43

2500


Length meter 3.65
36
90
25
Printed in Sweden
No. 1113 E Oct. -02
S C A N D O F C 24/32 TD
Technical Data
CAPACITY

Speed m/min 0 – 57 1600
Erection crane capacity kg 250
* Door opening
3650
CAGE DIMENSIONS
B*
Door opening A and B*, w x h meter 1.49 x 2.0
Door opening C**, w x h meter 2.70 x 2.0
2000 *
Note! Optional C-door on cage
and ground enclosure is shown 270
0
334 *
ELECTRICAL DATA 0 90
C* A* 14
Power supply range 440 – 460 V, 50 Hz, 3 Phase
At 400 V/50 Hz:
Rated power cont. duty kW 3 x 11
2500
WEIGHTS
1410**

TRANSPORT DIMENSIONS 36
70
50
45
Base unit incl. enclosure **To ground level

00
27
Length meter 3.65

Width (single cage) meter 2.70
Printed in Sweden
No. 1112 E Oct. -02
S CAN D O F C 28/37 TD
Technical Data
CAPACITY

Speed m/min 0 – 48 1600
3650
* Door opening
CAGE DIMENSIONS
B*
Door opening A and B*, w x h meter 1.49 x 2.0
Door opening C**, w x h meter 3.20 x 2.0
2000 *
Note! Optional C-door on cage
and ground enclosure is shown 320
0
384 *
ELECTRICAL DATA 0 90
C* A* 14
Power supply range 440 – 460 V, 50 Hz, 3 Phase
At 400 V/50 Hz:
2500
WEIGHTS
1410**

TRANSPORT DIMENSIONS 41
70
50
45

00
**To ground level

27
Length meter 4.15

Printed in Sweden
No. 968/1 E Oct. -02
S C A N D O S U P E R F C 28/32 C
Technical Data
CAPACITY

Erection speed m/min 0 – 36
Increased lifting height on request 4200 * Door opening
CAGE DIMENSIONS

2000 *
ELECTRICAL DATA 334
0

16 *
At 400 V/50 Hz: 92
14
20
43
WEIGHTS
2500

Counterweight kg 2800
Mast section with one rack kg 130 – 170
Mast section with two racks kg 210 – 226
36
50
00
Length meter 3.65

31

Printed in Sweden
No. 968/2 E Oct. -02
S CAN D O SU P E R F C 28/37 C
Technical Data
CAPACITY

4200 * Door opening
CAGE DIMENSIONS

2000 *
ELECTRICAL DATA 384
0

16 *
At 400 V/50 Hz: 92
14
20
43
WEIGHTS
2500

41
50
00
Length meter 4.15

31

Printed in Sweden
No. 968/3 E Oct. -02
S CAN D O SU P E R F C 32/40 C
Technical Data
CAPACITY

4200 * Door opening
CAGE DIMENSIONS

2000 *
ELECTRICAL DATA 428
0

16 *
At 400 V/50 Hz: 92
14
70
45
WEIGHTS
2500

44
50
00
Length meter 4.45

34

Printed in Sweden
Dimensions
B2
Hoist cage
Inside height and width dimensions:
– for 1.3 and 1.5 m (4’-3 3/16’’ and 4’-11’’) cage width and
inside cage height 2.55 m (8’-4 3/8’’).
El. panel
Safety device
2550 (100.39”)
GF or GFD
* 2000 (78.74”)
see table
C2
A2
C1 (1530)
B*
1150 (45.27”)
A1
b1 b2 b3
Cage width A1 A2 B C1 C2 Safety device type

mm mm mm mm mm GF GFD mm x 0.03937 = inches
1.3 meter 1700 2120 1230 1530 2250 940 905

(4’-3 3/16’’) (66.93”) (83.46”) (48.42”) (60.24”) (88.58”) (37.00”) (35.63”)
1.3 (Scando -97.) – 1790 1230 – 2140 – 905

(4’-3 3/16’’) – (70.47”) (48.42”) – (84.25”) – (35.63”)
1.5 meter 1575 2120 1490 1530 2250 1140 1105

(4’-11’’) (62.00”) (83.46”) (58.66”) (60.24”) (88.58”) (44.88”) (43.50”)
– for 1.5 m (4’-11’’) cage width and inside cage height 2.2 m
(7’-2 5/8’’).
1150 (45.27”)
* 1490 (58.66”)
2200 (86.61”)
* 1990 (78.35”)
1880 (74.01”)
* Door opening
b4
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B3 Hoist cage
Outside dimensions plan view.
mm x 0.03937 = inches
*80 (3.15’’)
D4 SCANDO II
D3 SCANDO I
D1
D2
W1
b5
*80
L1
L2
* The dimension shows the very end of the interlocking
Cage dimension W1 L1 L2 D1 D2 D3 D4
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
1.3 x 3.0 meter 1400 1565 3130 1095 1790 2155 3490
(4’-3 3/16’’ x 9’-10 1/8’’) (55.12”) (61.61”) (123.23”) (43.11”) (70.47”) (84.84”) (137.40”)
1.5 x 3.2 meter 1600 1670 3340 1195 1990 2355 3980
(4’-11’’ x 10’-6’’) (62.99”) (65.75”) (131.49”) (47.05”) (78.35”) (92.72”) (156.69”)
1.5 x 3.7 meter 1600 1920 3840 1195 1990 2355 3980
(4’-11’’ x 12’-1 3/4’’) (62.99”) (75.59”) (151.18”) (47.05”) (78.35”) (92.72”) (156.69”)
1.5 x 4.0 meter 1600 2070 4140 1320 2115 2605 4230
(4’-11’’ x 13’-1 1/2’’) (62.99”) (81.49”) (162.99”) (51.97”) (83.27”) (102.56”) (166.53”)
Min. permissible ”clearance” on all external dimensions is 100 mm (4’’).
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Ground enclosure
B4
Outside dimensions plan view.
External max height 2600 mm (8’- 6 3/8’’)
With vertical pipes
1170 (46.06’’)
585 (23.03’’)
D6
D9 SCANDO II
D8 SCANDO I with counterweight
(25.98’’)
660
D7 SCANDO I
D5
D6
b 97
L6 (L3 – 47 mm) L3
L5 (L4 + 35 mm ) L4
Cage dimension L3 L4 L5 L6 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
1.3 x 3.0 meter 1705 3450 3485 1658 2010 1550 2425 – 4010
(4’-3 3/16’’ x 9’-10 1/8’’) (67.12”) (135.82”) (137.20”) (65.27”) (79.13”) (61.02”) (95.47”) (157.87”)
1.5 x 3.2 meter 1805 3650 3685 1758 2165 1750 2590 3070 4320
(4’-11’’ x 10’-6’’) (71.06”) (143.70”) (145.08”) (69.21”) (85.24”) (68.90”) (101.97”) (120.86”) (170.08”)
1.5 x 3.7 meter 2055 4150 4185 2008 2165 1750 2590 3070 4320
(4’-11’’ x 12’-1 3/4’’) (80.90”) (163.38”) (164.76”) (79.05”) (85.24”) (68.90”) (101.97”) (120.86”) (170.08”)
1.5 x 4.0 meter 2205 4450 – – 2285 – – 3390 4550
(4’-11’’ x 13’-1 1/2’’) (86.81”) (175.20”) (89.96”) – – (133.46”) (179.13”)
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B5 Cable guides
Plan view dimensions:
– for type with cable basket at base landing.
105 (4.13’’)
1510 (59.45’’)
912 (35.90’’)
(dia. 24.41’’)
Ø 620
602 (23.70’’)
b 14
757 (29.80’’)
1355 (53.35’’)
– for type with cable trolley underneath the hoist cage on

the hoist mast.
109 (4.29’’)
(13.86’’)
352
b 15 239 (9.41’’)
742
(29.21’’)
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Mast sections
B6
Plan view dimensions:
– for mast section with c/c 650 x 650 mm between the mast tubes. 650
(25.59’’)
Tube Mast section w. Mast section w. Mast section w. Mast section w.
dim. 1 rack – excl. 1 rack – incl. 2 racks – excl. 2 racks – incl.
(25.59’’)
mm. cwt. guide rail cwt. guide rail cwt. guide rail cwt. guide rail
650
kg (lbs.) kg (lbs.) kg (lbs.) kg (lbs.)
(15.79’’)
401
76 x 4.2 130 (287) 160 (353) 154 (339) 184 (406)
76 x 6.3 150 (331) 180 (397) 174 (384) 204 (450)
76 x 8.0 168 (370) 198 (436) 192 (423) 222 (489)
726
76 x 4.2/6.3 130 (287) 160 (353) 154 (339) 184 (406) b 10
76 x 6.3/8.0 150 (331) 180 (397) 174 (384) 204 (450) (28.58’’)
76 x 4.2 mm = (3’’ x 11/64’’)

76 x 6.3 mm = (3’’ x 1/4’’)
76 x 8.0 mm = (3’’ x 5/16’’) mm x 0.03937 = inches
76 x 11.0 mm = (3’’ x 7/16’’)
– for mast section with c/c 650 x 900 mm between the mast tubes. 650
(25.59’’)
Tube Mast section w. Mast section w. Mast section w. Mast section w.
dim. 1 rack – excl. 1 rack – incl. 2 racks – excl. 2 racks – incl.
mm. cwt. guide rail cwt. guide rail cwt. guide rail cwt. guide rail
kg (lbs.) kg (lbs.) kg (lbs.) kg (lbs.)
(35.43’’)
76 x 6.3 183 (403) 213 (470) 207 (456) 237 (522)
900
76 x 8.0 201 (443) 231 (509) 225 (496) 255 (562)
76 x 11.0 224 (494) 254 (560) 248 (547) 278 (613) (20.71’’)
526
76 x 6.3/8.0 183 (403) 213 (470) 207 (456) 237 (522)

76 x 8.0/11.0 201 (443) 231 (509) 225 (496) 255 (562)
The above weights are valid for painted mast sections. Hot dip galvanized mast b 11
726
sections are approx. 15% heavier. (28.58’’)
Thermal expansion
It should be noted that the thermal expansion of the mast is:
0.012 mm/m /C°.
ALIMAK 31792 -1/04

B7 Counterweights
B Plan view dimensions:
Alt. hoist model A B Wire rope dia. Counter-
137 (5.39’’)
mm mm No. x dia./mm weight kg
A
– with rear-hung counterweight

SCANDO I 20/30 C 282 900 2 x 12 1210
(11.10’’) (35.43’’) (2 x 15/32’’) (2670 lbs.)
SCANDO I 28/37 C 447 900 2 x 16 2800
b 12 (17.60’’) (35.43’’) (2 x 5/8’’) (6175 lbs.)
SCANDO I 32/40 C 457 900 2 x 18 3400
(17.99’’) (35.43’’) (2 x 23/32’’) (7495 lbs.)
SC. SUPER FC 28/32 C 447 900 2 x 16 2800

(17.60’’) (35.43’’) (2 x 5/8’’) (6175 lbs)
SC. SUPER FC 28/37 C 447 900 2 x 16 2800
(17.60’’) (35.43’’) (2 x 5/8’’) (6175 lbs)
SC. SUPER FC 32/40 C 457 900 2 x 18 3400
(17.99’’) (35.43’’) (2 x 23/32’’) (2670 lbs.)
– with side-hung counterweights

A
SCANDO II 20/30 C 200 315 2 x 12 / cage 1210

(7.87’’) (12.40’’) (2 x 15/32’’) (2670 lbs.)
b 13 SCANDO II 28/37 C 240 315 2 x 16 / cage 2800
(9.45’’) (12.40’’) (2 x 5/8’’) (6175 lbs.)
B
SCANDO II 32/40 C 360 336 2 x 18 / cage 3400
(14.17’’) (13.23’’) (2 x 23/32’’) (7495 lbs.)
SC. SUPER FC II 28/32 C 240 315 2 x 16 / cage 2800

mm x 0.03937 = inches (9.45’’) (12.40’’) (2 x 5/8’’) (6175 lbs)
(9.45’’) (12.40’’) (2 x 5/8’’) (6175 lbs.)
(14.17’’) (13.23’’) (2 x 23/32’’) (7495 lbs.)
Rope length required = lifting height + 10 meter (33 ft.).

The counterweight rope shall comply with the specification marked on the plate
of the hoist equipment concerning the breaking load for the rope.
Noise level
Measured noise level in cage better than 85 db(A).
Temperature range
+ 40°C / – 25°C (+104° / – 13°F).
Foundation
See specifications for the design of the foundation in the chapter
”Foundation”.
Tie distance and overhang

See chapter ”Projecting hoist mast”.
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Tightening torque
B8
Recommendations according to the chart on the following page
applies in general except for:
ALIMAK Mast bolt, dim. 1 ”UNC

– Torque : 300 Nm (220 lbf x ft)
– Spanner size : 1 1/2”
ALIMAK Scaffold clamp Ø 48 mm

– Spanner size : 23 mm
50

100
– Spanner size : 24 or 27 mm
ALIMAK U-bolt, dim. M 12

ALIMAK 31794 -1/03

B9 Recommended torques
The chart applies to galvanized bolt and nut of strength class 8.8
– dry surface.
Dimension Spanner size Torque

Nm lbf x ft
M6 10 mm 10 7
M8 13 mm 24 18
M 10 17 mm 47 35
M 12 19 mm 81 60
M 14 22 mm 128 95
M 16 24 mm 198 146
M 20 30 mm 386 285
M 24 36 mm 668 493
1/4” UNC 7/16” 11 8

3/8” UNC 9/16” 39 29
1/2” UNC 3/4” 94 69
5/8” UNC 15/16” 186 137
3/4” UNC 1 1/8” 327 241
1” UNC 1 1/2” 783 577
1 1/4” UNC 1 7/8” 1549 1142
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Conversion tables
B 10
Linear measure Volume
1 mm = 0.039” (inches) 1 m3 = 1000 dm3
1m = 3.281’ (feet) 1 dm3 = 1 liter
1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 liter = 0.220 Imp.gallon
1 foot = 304.8 mm 1 liter = 0.264 US.gallon
1 Imp.gallon = 4.546 liter
1 US.gallon = 3.785 liter
Torque 1 Imp.gallon = 1.201 US.gallon
1 US.gallon = 0.833 Imp.gallon
1 Nm = 0.738 lbf x ft
1 Nm = 0.102 kpm
1 kpm = 9.807 Nm Moment of inertia
1 lb x ft = 1.356 Nm
1 kpm = 7.233 lbf x ft 1 kgm2 = 3417 lbin2
1 lbf x ft = 0.138 kpm
Force
Pressure 1N = 0.225 lbf
1 kPa = 1000 Pa 1N = 0.102 kp
1 Mpa = 1000 kPa 1 kN = 1000 N
1 Mpa = 1 N/mm2 1 kp = 9.807 N
1 Mpa = 145 psi 1 lbf = 4.448 N
1 Mpa = 10.2 kp/cm2 1 kp = 2.205 lbf
1 Mpa = 10 bar 1 lbf = 0.454 kp
1 kp/cm2 = 0.098 MPa
1 psi = 0.006 MPa
1 bar = 0.1 MPa Weight
1 kp/cm2 = 14.22 psi 1 kg = 2.205 lbs
1 bar = 14.503 psi 1 lb = 0.454 kg
1 psi = 0.070 kp/cm2
1 psi = 0.069 bar
Temperature
C = 5 (F° – 32)
Effect 9
1 kW = 1000 W
F = 32 + 9 C°
1 kW = 1.341 hp 5
1 kW = 1.36 hk
1 hk = 0.735 kW
1 hp = 0.746 kW
1 hk = 0.986 hp
1 hp = 1.014 hk
ALIMAK 31796 -1/03

FOUNDATION G0
Foundation ...................................................... G1
Concrete slab................................................... G1
Foundation pit................................................. G7
Concrete slab without foundation frame...... G8
Transportable foundation .............................. G8
Load on foundation ........................................ G9
Ground pressure ............................................. G 10
ALIMAK 31797 -1/05

Foundation
G1
National hoist regulations indicate whether the hoist is to be
installed on a concrete slab or if a foundation pit is required.
Concrete slab
A concrete slab is to be made according to the following instruc-
tions, and according to the actual model of hoist.
It is important that the mounting holes of the foundation frame
be brought level with the completed concrete surface, and that
the concrete is vibrated thoroughly – especially around the
foundation frame.
It is also important that the finished surface is plane and
horizontal.
g1
Foundation frame:
– part no. 9025 751-000 for mast
section c/c 650 x 650
(2’-1 5/8’’ x 2’-1 5/8’’)
– part no. 9021 586-000 for mast
section c/c 650 x 900
(2’-1 5/8’’ x 2’-11 7/16’’)
The foundation may be made in any of the following ways,

depending upon the finished concrete level compared with the
ground level.
ALIMAK 31798 -1/03

G2 Enclosure/ Concrete slab on the ground
Cage sill
Advantage: No drain required.
(10.63 in.)
Disadvantage: High sill.
Ground
level To lower edge of
270
reinforcement
g2
Minimum 30 mm (1.18 in.) concrete
cover or according to local regulations
Enclosure/ Concrete slab level with the ground

Cage sill
Advantage: No drain required.
Ground Disadvantage: Sill.
level
A concrete slab level with the ground is the most common type
of foundation. A ramp up to the level of the sill is usually made
g3
of fill, wood or steel.
Concrete slab below ground level

(13.78 in.)
Ground Enclosure/ Advantage: No sill between ground level and hoist cage.
level Cage sill
Disadvantage: Corrosion if water remains on the foundation
and does not drain.
Hole Ø 50 mm in slab add concrete pit
350
height when
(Ø 2 in.) applicable
This alternative requires draining.
g4 Min. 100 mm (4 in.) gravel

Drain pipe with outlet
IMPORTANT: Please note that the foundation must always

be isolated, or the surrounding soil prevented
g5 from freezing, if there is a risk of frost heave.
ALIMAK 31799 -1/03

Extra reinforcement of concrete slab
G3
– for hoist with landing equipment on vertical pipe support
20 mm (.8 in)
The concrete slab must have additional reinforcement in order to
carry the extra load due to the vertical pipes, landing equipment
and the extra load, due to the landings (people, buggies, materials,
etc).
The extra reinforcement is only necessary within the areas shown
in the picture below. The layer of reinforcement should be placed g6
20 mm (.8 in.) below the upper edge of the slab.

Note that a concrete slab which forms part of a foundation pit
does not require this extra reinforcement.
Face of building
50 1800
(2 in.) (70.87 in.)
50
C3
50
SCANDO II
Ø 10 s 200
SCANDO I
C2
Ø 10 s 200
B1
50
B1
Explanation:
(8.66 in.)
220
C2
SCANDO I Ø 10 s 200
C3 dia.of c/c-distance in
g7
SCANDO II bar in mm between bars
mm
Cross-section of concrete slab
Extra reinforcement
Normal reinforcement
g8
ALIMAK 31800 -1/03

G4 Formwork and fixing of foundation frame
This is done by means of crossbeams, to which the foundation
frame is fastened with bolts.
g9
Conversion table:
Ø 10 mm ≈ dia. 3/8 in.
Ø 16 mm ≈ dia. 5/8 in.
s 140 mm ≈ 5 1/2 in.

s 170 mm ≈ 6 1/2 in.
s 180 mm ≈ 7 in.
s 190 mm ≈ 7 1/2 in.
s 200 mm ≈ 8 in.
s 210 mm ≈ 8 1/2 in.
s 220 mm ≈ 8 5/8 in
s 230 mm ≈ 9 in.
s 250 mm ≈ 10 in.
s 280 mm ≈ 11 in.
s 300 mm ≈ 12 in. Reinforcement for concrete slab
Reinforcement bar quality: minimum KS 400 (Yield strength =
390 N/mm2 or 56550 psi)
Lifting height lower than 150 m (500 ft). 150 – 250 m (500 – 820 ft.)
Cage dimension Reinforcement Reinforcement
meter x y x y
Single cage – SCANDO I
SCANDO II
1.3 x 3.0 Ø10 s 300 Ø16 s 250 Ø10 s 300 Ø16 s 170
50
1.5 x 3.2 Ø10 s 300 Ø16 s 300 Ø10 s 230 Ø16 s 210
SCANDO I
x
1.5 x 3.7 Ø10 s 300 Ø16 s 220 Ø10 s 250 Ø16 s 170
1.5 x 4.0 Ø10 s 250 Ø16 s 180 Ø10 s 180 Ø16 s 140
Twin cage – SCANDO II
y
1.3 x 3.0 Ø16 s 280 Ø16 s 280 Ø16 s 200 Ø16 s 200
g 10 1.5 x 3.2 Ø16 s 250 Ø16 s 250 Ø16 s 180 Ø16 s 180
(2 in.) 50
1.5 x 3.7 Ø16 s 250 Ø16 s 250 Ø16 s 190 Ø16 s 190
1.5 x 4.0 Ø16 s 300 Ø16 s 300 Ø16 s 220 Ø16 s 220
Concrete quality: minimum K 25 (25 N/mm2 or 3625 psi) at

28 days.
The concrete must reach 70% of the required compressive
strength before the installation of the hoist may start.
This is usually obtained 7 days after placing the concrete. If a
shorter time is needed, higher strength concrete may be used.
ALIMAK 31801 -1/03
Concrete slab dimensions
G5
IMPORTANT: Distance from building face to centre
of foundation frame depends on the
type of mast tie.
W3
W0
W2 D
= 0
W1 C 2 D
= Lm 0
ast 2
D ast
2 CL m
g 11
D
0
D
1 I
DOI
I AN
NDO SC
A Horizontal section
SC
to lower edge of reinforcement
(10.62 in.)
270
g 12
Minimum 30 mm (1.18 in.)

concrete cover or according
to local regulations
Cage dimension D0 D1 D2 W0 W1 W2 W3 Concrete

meter mm mm mm mm mm mm mm volume m3
Single cage – SCANDO I
1.3 x 3.0 960 3650 1345 380 1920 2625 – 2.90
(4’-3 3/16’’ x 9’-10 1/8’’) (37.79’’) (143.70’’) (52.95’’) (14.96’’) (75.59’’) (103.35’’) – (3.80 cu.yds)
1.5 x 3.2 960 3850 1445 380 2075 2800* – 3.24
(4’-11’’ x 10’-6’) (37.79’’) (151.57’’) (56.89’’) (14.96’’) (81.69’’) (110.24’’)* – (4.24 cu.yds)
1.5 x 3.7 960 4350 1695 380 2075 2800* – 3.66
(4’-11’’ x 12’-1 3/4’’) (37.79’’) (171.26’’) (66.73’’) (14.96’’) (81.69’’) (110.24’’)* – (4.79 cu.yds)
1.5 x 4.0 800 4650 1925 630 2070 3590 – 5.00
(4’-11’’ x 13’-1 1/2’’) (31.50’’) (183.07’’) (75.79’’) (24.80’’) (81.49’’) (141.34’’) – (6.54 cu.yds)
Twin cage – SCANDO II
1.3 x 3.0 960 3650 1345 380 1920 – 4210 4.61
(4’-3 3/16’’ x 9’-10 1/8’’) (37.79’’) (143.70’’) (52.95’’) (14.96’’) (75.59’’) – (165.75’’) (6.03 cu.yds)
1.5 x 3.2 960 3850 1445 380 2075 – 4520 5.22
(4’-11’’ x 10’-6’) (37.79’’) (151.57’’) (56.89’’) (14.96’’) (81.69’’) – (177.95’’) (6.83 cu.yds)
1.5 x 3.7 960 4350 1695 380 2075 – 4520 5.90
(4’-11’’ x 12’-1 3/4’’) (37.79’’) (171.26’’) (66.73’’) (14.96’’) (81.69’’) – (177.95’’) (7.72 cu.yds)
1.5 x 4.0 800 4650 1925 630 2070 – 4750 6.63
(4’-11’’ x 13’-1 1/2’’) (31.50’’) (183.07’’) (75.79’’) (24.80’’) (81.49’’) – (187.00’’) (8.68 cu.yds)
* Add 470 mm ( 18.5”) where rear hung counterweight occurs.
ALIMAK 31802 -1/06

G6 Components for attachments of enclosure
Use castings delivered with the hoist.
For the attachment of the enclosure on the foundation we
recommend the use of expansion bolts.
Please note that these items are not furnished with the hoist.
When extra safety space is required under the hoist

cage at the bottom landing
Some local hoist regulations require an extra safety space under
the hoist cage bottom landing. The same concrete slab as before
can be used provided that the enclosure front is raised according
to local hoist regulations.
See picture below.
Stairs, bridges or fill materials
Structure for raising H

the enclosure
Type of hoist Hmin Ground level

(or higher acc. to
local regulations)
Cage length 865 mm Alternatively a concrete pit can be made below ground level.
3.0 meter or less (2’-10’’)
Cage length bigger 1060 mm
than 3.0 meter (3’-5 3/4’’) Ground level
(3.2, 3.7 and 4.0 m)
H
g 14
ALIMAK 31803 -1/05

Foundation pit
G7
The foundation pit is made as follows:
1. Make a concrete slab with additional vertical reinforcement for
the pit walls, see figure. (Identical to one for a concrete slab
level with the ground and for the hoist model in question).
Vertical reinforcement to be fixed

all around the slab
75
75
75
.)
(3 in
g 15
75
2. When the base slab has cured, add the horizontal reinforce-
ment, followed by formwork and completion of the walls of
the foundation pit.
ALIMAK 31804 -1/03

G8 Concrete slab without foundation frame
In order to use a concrete slab without a foundation frame, the
following requirements must be met:
– The procedures/specifications for preparing the concrete slab
will be the same ones used for preparing a concrete slab with
a foundation frame.
– The base frame must be attached with expansion bolts that can
each withstand a pullout force of at least 40 kN (9000 lbf).
The expansion bolts should be mounted in the holes normally
used for attaching the base frame to the foundation frame.
– Installation is prohibited when wind speeds are in excess of
15 m/sec. (33 mph).
– The maximum height allowed for the first tie is 6 meters
(20 ft).
– The type of installation must be approved by the local gover-
ning authorities.
Transportable foundation
In order to use a transportable steel foundation, the following
requirements must be met:
– The steel foundation must confirm to all of Alimak’s specifi-
cations. (these can be ordered separately from an Alimak
representative).
– The type of installation must be approved by the local gover-
ning authorities.
ALIMAK 31806 -1/03

Load on foundation
G9
The static load on the foundation consists of:
– The payload of the hoist (x 2 – for twin-cage hoist).
– Base unit dead weight. [ For twin-cage hoist, add approx 2000
kg (4400 lbs.)].
– Counterweight if used (x 2 – for twin-cage hoist).
– Hoist mast dead weight.
– Add 10% of the total for mast ties, power cable, and cable
guiding devices.
– Add a further 25% of the total for vertical pipe support, if used.
The dynamic load on the foundation consists of:

– 100% impact (or according to local regulations) on the pay-
load and 2/3 of the base unit dead weight.
Example:
Static and dynamic load on the foundation (approx)
Calculation of static load on the foundation for a twin-cage
SCANDO II 20/30 C with pipe support. Mast height 150 m
(492 ft.), equivalent to 100 mast sections. Weights according to
specifications in the data sheets.
Payload = 2000 kg (4410 lbs.)
2000 kg (2 pcs.) 4000 kg 8820 lbs.
Base-unit dead weight = 2300 kg (5070 lbs.)
+ 2000 kg for twin-cage hoist 4300 kg 9480 lbs.
Counterweight = 1210 kg (2670 lbs.)
1210 kg (2 pcs.) 2420 kg 5340 lbs.
Hoist mast 98 sections, 154 kg/each 15092 kg 33271 lbs.
(339.5 lbs.) (2 sections included in the
base unit) ∑ = 25812 kg 56911 lbs.
Mast ties and cable guides
Add 10% load 2581 kg 5691 lbs.
∑ = 28393 kg 62602 lbs.
Vertical support and landing
equipment. Add 25% load 7098 kg 15637 lbs.
∑ = 35491 kg 78239 lbs
Dynamic load approx. 2 x 2000 kg
+ 2/3 x (2300 + 2000)kg 6867 kg 15140 lbs.
∑ = 42358 kg 93379 lbs.
42358 x 9.81 = 415532 N.
In round figures = 415 kN (93379 lbs.)
ALIMAK 31807 -1/03

G 10 Ground pressure
Max. ground pressure under the concrete slabs is 0.15 MPa
(21.75 psi) provided that the foundation has been reinforced and
built up according to the given instructions.
Should the ground be able to stand higher pressures, it is possible
increase the load on the foundation. Please contact ALIMAK
for information.
Examples of acceptable ground pressure according to SBN 1975
(Swedish Building Norms):
Moraine = 0.4 – 1.0 MPa (58 – 145 psi)
Fine sand = 0.2 MPa ( 29 psi)
The ground pressure due to the installation is calculated
according to the following formula:
Pv is the sum of the static and the dynamic load and the dead
weight of foundation in kN. Estimate approx. 24 kN/m3 for
concrete.
See ”Concrete slab dimensions” for D, W and concrete volume.
D x W is the concrete slab surface in m2.
σground = ground pressure (MPa)
Single-cage hoist
2.3 x Pv
without pipe support : σground = (MPa)
D1 x W2 x 1000
3.5 x Pv
with pipe support : σground = (MPa)
D1 x W2 x 1000
Twin-cage hoist
Pv
without pipe support : σground = (MPa)
D1 x W3 x 1000
1.6 x Pv
with pipe support : σground = (MPa)
D1 x W3 x 1000
(MPa x 145 = psi)
ALIMAK 31808 -1/03

Example:
G 11
Calculation of ground pressure for a twin-cage SCANDO 20/30 C
with vertical pipe support.
Static and dynamic load = 438 kN (according to example on pre-
vious page).
Concrete slab dimension is D1 x W3 = 3600 x 4090 mm or 3.6 x
4.09 meter and weight of concrete slab is 24 kN/m3 x 4.42 m3 =
106 kN.
Pv = 438 + 106 kN = 544 kN.
1.6 x Pv
σground = (MPa)
D1 x W3 x 1000
1.6 x 544
σground = =
3.6 x 4.09 x 1000
σground = 0.059 MPa (MPa x 145 = psi)
ALIMAK 31809 -1/03

PROJECTING HOIST MAST H0
Projecting hoist mast...................................... H1

Mast sections ................................................... H2
Mast ties........................................................... H4
Reaction forces................................................ H8
Attachment of ties........................................... H 10
Landings run-offs with vertical pipes........... H 11
Tie distance and overhang ............................. H 12
See appendix No. 9041 009-1XX

for 650 x 900 mm mast section
ALIMAK 33545 -1/04

Projecting hoist mast
H1
Generally following selection process is used:
1. Type of mast section 3. Type of mast tie
2. Number of mast sections 4. Number of mast ties
Hoist model – i.e. load capacity and speed are assumed to be
known.
1. Type of mast section

Determined by the capacity of the hoist and whether the mast
will be provided with one or two cages as well as the lifting
height. See further information on following pages.
2. Number of mast sections Lh

Determined by required lifting height (Lh) = 1.508 meter and
the necessary number of extra mast section depending on:
Whether the hoist will be installed on a concrete slab at ground
level.
– without counterweight equipment = 3 extra mast sections.
and machinery located in cage.
– with counterweight equipment = 4 extra mast sections.
or with machinery located above
cage roof (TD).
Whether the hoist will be installed with an extended enclosure
or with a foundation pit below ground level.
– without counterweight equipment = 4 extra mast sections. Hoist cage
and machinery located in cage.
Counterweight
– with counterweight equipment = 5 extra mast sections. Mast
or with machinery located above
cage roof.
3. Type of mast ties

Vertical pipes
Determined by whether there will be a single or twin cage hoist
and whether counterweight equipment and/or vertical pipes will h1
be used. See table below
Mast tie
h2
Type I X X X X
Type II X X X X
Type III X X X X
Type IV X X
X = Possible combinations
The selection of ties depends also on the length of tie required tie distance.
Note that mast tie type I, II and III allow longer distance and overhang than tie type IV at equal mast height.
For detailed specifications see heading ”Mast ties”.
ALIMAK 31811 -1/03

H2 4. Numbers of mast ties
Determined by tie distance and overhang at various maximum
lifting height. See tables in the end of chapter.
Mast sections
With the exception of one or two racks, with or without counter-
weight guide rail, there are mainly three different types of mast
sections available:
Standard mast with tube dimension Ø 76 x 4.2 mm.
(outer diameter x thickness)
Reinforced mast with tube dimension: Ø 76 x 6.3 mm.
Suitable mast section dimension for each hoist in question and
actual lifting height is given in the tables at the end of this
a2
chapter.
Mast sections of different tube dimension can be combined

As can be seen from the following tables this is only necessary
at extremly high lifting heights.
In such cases turn to Alimak Calculation Department who can
optimise the installation so that as few reinforced mast sections
as possible need to be used.
ALIMAK 31812 -1/04

Identification
H3
In order to easily identify the mast sections with different tube
dimensions, the mast sections are colour-marked and weld marked
corresponding to wall thickness as indicated below.
Tube dimension Tube dimension Tube dimension

Ø 76 x 4.2 Ø 76 x 6.3 Ø 76 x 8.0
No marking Blue Yellow

No marking Weld marked ”6” Weld marked ”8”
a2
Between the mast sections with different tube dimensions transi-

tion sections are used. These are marked as follows:
Tube dimension Tube dimension

Ø 76 x 8.0 – Ø 76 x 6.3 Ø 76 x 6.3 – Ø 76 x 4.2
Blue No marking
Yellow Blue
Weld marked ”8” – ”6” Weld marked ”6”
a2
IMPORTANT: 1. A transition section or a reinforced mast

section must always be used for connection
against bottom frame.
2. A transition section must always be used
between mast sections with different tube
thicknesses.
3. Reinforced mast sections must always be
placed at the bottom of a mast installation.
ALIMAK 31813 -1/03

H4 Mast ties
The design of the hoist determines the type of mast ties to be used.
Tie type I
The tie is intended only for single cage hoists, with or without
counterweight.
The tie is available with a main section with two different
extension pipe sets. The length of the tie L and the width B are
h3
steplessly variable within the ranges (min. – max.) shown by the
figures on following page.
Tie type II
The tie is intended both for single and for twin cage hoists with
or without counterweight. The hoist must, however, be equipped
with vertical pipes for the landing equipment.
The tie is available with two main sections for 3.0, 3.2 and 3.7 m
hoist cage as well as with two different additional parts.
h4 The length of tie L and the width B are stepplessly variable
within the ranges (min. – max.) shown by the figures on follo-
wing page.
Tie type III

The tie is intended both for single and twin cage hoists with or
without counterweight. The hoist must not be equipped with
vertical pipes for landing equipment.
The tie is available with two main sections with four different
additional parts. The length of the tie L is steplessly variable
within the range (max. – min.) shown by the figures on
h5
following page. The width for this type of mast is fixed.
Tie type IV
The tie is intended for both single and twin cage hoists wihtout
counterweight. The hoist should not be equipped with vertical
pipes for landing equipment.
The tie is available with three different main sections. The length
of the tie L is variable in steps of 35 mm within the range (max. –
min.) shown by the figures on following page. The width for
this type of mast is fixed.
h6
Note that maximum tie distance and overhang for this type of
mast tie is shorter compared to the mast ties I, II and III, at
corresponding mast height.
ALIMAK 31814 -1/06

Tie type I
H5
– for 3.0, 3.2 and 3.7 meters cage length
L B Tie Extension Embedment
min. – max. pipe set set
mm mm Part No. Part No. Part No. L
1700 – 2100 * 9035 815-000 – 0498 671-000

2000 – 2600 * 9035 815-000 + 0498 673-260 0498 671-000
2400 – 3000 * 9035 815-000 + 0498 673-300 0498 671-000
h7 B
*B acc. to diagram as a function of chosen tie length.
Tie type II
–for 3.0 meters length
L B Main frame Additional Embedment
min. – max. part set
mm mm Part No. Part No. Part No.
2350 – 3300 * 9035 820-165 0498 679-165 0498 680-000

3150 – 4300 * 9035 820-165 0498 679-265 0498 680-000
L
–for 3.2 meters cage length
2450 – 3400 * 9035 820-175 0498 679-165 0498 680-000
3250 – 4400 * 9035 820-175 0498 679-265 0498 680-000
–for 3.7 meters cage length
2700 – 3625 * 9035 820-200 0498 679-165 0498 680-000
3500 – 4625 * 9035 820-200 0498 679-265 0498 680-000 h8
B
*B acc. to diagram as a function of chosen tie length.
Tie type III

–for 3.0 and 3.2 cage length
1920 – 2120 1000 9035 819-000 + 0498 675-210 0498 676-000 L

2650 – 3050 1420 9035 819-000 + 0498 675-300 0498 677-000
2950 – 3600 1720 9035 819-000 + 0498 675-360 0498 677-000
3550 – 4200 2020 9035 819-000 + 0498 675-420 0498 677-000
–for 3.0, 3.2 and 3.7 meters cage length
2170 – 2370 1000 9035 817-102 + 9024 940-235 0498 676-000
2900 – 3300 1420 9035 817-102 + 9024 940-330 0498 676-000
3200 – 3850 1720 9035 817-102 + 9024 940-385 0498 676-000
3800 – 4450 2020 9035 817-102 + 9024 940-445 0498 676-000
h9 B
Tie type IV
– for cage length ≤ 3.0 meters only
L B Tie Embedment
min. – max. set L
mm mm Part No. Part No.
1548 – 1863 600 9063 022-180 9023 368-000

1860 – 2175 660 9063 022-210 0468 547-000
2060 – 2380 750 9063 022-230 0468 547-000 h 10 B
ALIMAK 33546 -1/06

H6 Bmin. and Bmax. at various L distance
B
Mast tie type I
3000
2800
2600
2400
2200
2000
Main section
with exten-
1800 sion pipe set
0498 673-300
1600
1400
B Main section with

1200 extension pipe set
0498 673-260
L 1000
Main section
0498 672-000
L
h 11
mm 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000
Example: L = 2300 mm gives Bmin. = approx. 1200 mm.

Bmax. = approx. 2700 mm.
with main section 0498 672-000 and extension pipe
set 0498 673-260.
ALIMAK 33547 -1/04

H7
B
Mast tie type II
3200 with main frame -165
for 3.0 m cage length
3000
2800
2600
2400
Additional part -265
2200
2000
1800 B

1600
L
1400
1200
L
2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600 3800 4000 4200 4400 mm
Refer to example under headline ”Reaction force on the wall”.
B
3000 Mast tie type II

with main frame -175
2800
with main frame -200
2600
2400
2200
2000
1800
Additional
part -165 B
1600
1400 L
1200
L
2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600 3800 4000 4200 4400 mm
ALIMAK 31817 -1/06
H8 Reaction force on the wall
Tie type I and III
If the ties are installed at the prescribed distances and with the
overhang specified in following tables 1, 2, 3 and 4, and with
B-measurement according to the diagram, the force on the wall
may be obtained from the following formula:
P = L x 30000 Newton [x 0.2248 = lbf (pound force)]

B
Tie type II
Max. force on the wall may be obtained from the following
formula:
P = L x 30000 or P = L x 22000 Newton ...

B B
...dependant on mast tie distance and overhang. See H13.
Tie type IV
formula:
P = L x 18000 Newton
B
This force P is a result of max. wind force (as defined by regula-
tions in resp. country), the tie distance and overhang as per table.
The force of F, parallel to the building for mast ties type I,
and III, is = 30000 Newton at maximum overhang and tie
distance.
For mast tie type II; F = 30000 or 22000 Newton. See H13.
For mast tie type IV; F = 18000 Newton.
L
L
L
L
F F F F
B B B B
P P P P P P P P
If the force on the wall should prove to be excessive – contact

the nearest ALIMAK representative and ask for his advice.
ALIMAK 31818 -1/06
Example: Ties for a hoist type SCANDO I 25/32 C provided
H9
with vertical pipes shall be chosen as follows.
The text ”Mast ties” indicates that ties type II must
be used. Let us choose type II.
The dimension of the hoist cage – SCANDO 25/32 C
(cage length 3.2 m) indicates the choice of main
frame to type 0398 678-175.
Due to the configuration of the structure, the distance
between centerline of the mast and the wall is fixed
at 3100 mm (122.05”).
The dimension 3100 mm (122.05”), shown at the L-
axes, in the graph on a previous page, indicates the
additional part 0498 679-165 shall be used and that
its B-dimension shall be between 1500 mm (59.05”)
and 2060 mm (81.10”).
Depending on the choice of B-dim., the reaction
force P on the face of the building can be calculated
by the following formula:
P = L x 22000 Newton (x 0.2248 = lbf)

B
For B = 1500 mm
P = 3100 x 22000 = 45470 Newton

1500
For B = 2060 mm
P = 3100 x 22000 = 33110 Newton

2060
As shown by this example, the reaction force P on

the face of the building is reduced when the B-dim.
is increased.
The reaction forces can be reduced by shortening the overhang

– see next page.
ALIMAK 31819 -1/06

H 10 The reaction forces can be reduced by sortering the overhang
The following diagram shows roughly how the reaction forces P
and F can be decreased by reducing the overhang – with tie
distances remaining the same.
Example: As can be seen from the diagram below the reaction
forces P and F, previous page can be decreased from
100 to 78% if the overhang is shortened from 12 to
9 meter.
Reduced
overhang P = 62000 x 0.78 = 48360 Newton
meter
F = 30000 x 0.78 = 23400 Newton
Newton [x 0.2248 = lbf (pound force)]
15
13.5 Previous overhang
Pre
12 vio
us o
ver
han
g– 15
10.5 exa me
mp 13. ter
le 5
12
9
10.
5
9
7.5
7.5
6 % of the forces
P and F
(78%)
h 15
100 90 80 70 60 50 40
Wall bracket Attachment of ties

The ties are fixed to the building by bolts, washers and nuts into
the holes which are drilled at the installation or to embedment
sets or other approved suitable wall bracket attachment.
Cast in place inserts must be installed prior to the hoist installa-
tion in order for the concrete to cure properly and attend its
proper strength. Concrete must be of suitable strength for cal-
culated loads. (See Reaction force on wall). Care must be taken
in locating the inserts at their proper location (See type of tie).
h 16 Reinforcement
If other types of bolt is used like a chemical cast in bolt or
expansion bolt, it is important to choose an approved type which
can take the calculated force in this application with a satis-
factory safety factor.
Complete specifications for this kind of bolts can be given by
manufacturer and approval for its use in this application by local
authority.
ALIMAK 31820 -1/04

Landing run-offs in conjunction with vertical pipes
H 11
The sum of the vertical pipes’, pipe supports’, landing beams’
and landing equipments’ own weight means that the combined
payload on the landing run-offs will be reduced with increasing
mast height.
Expansion bolt or screw
h 17
The maximum allowable payload on all Lifting height

the landings combined is shown on the (m)
diagram to the right. The load is under- NOTE! Complete landing equipment every 3 m.
stood to be equally distributed on the Landing run-off’s own weight = max. 150 kg.
100
respective landing run-offs.
The allowable payload per landing run-
1.3 m wide cage
off may not exceed the hoists maximum
capacity.
Example:
50
For a single cage hoist type Scando I 1.5 m wide cage
20/32 (cage dimension 1.5 x 3.2) the
maximum allowable payload for all the
landing run-offs combined is 4800 kg at
a 50 m lifting height. Max. combined payload
on all landing run-off’s
The corresponding maximum allowable (kg)
payload for a SCANDO II 20/32 at 50 m 5000 10000
h 18
lifting height is 2 x 4800 kg = 9600 kg.
IMPORTANT: Except when loading or unloading the hoist

it is adviseable to avoid placing loads on the
run-offs to avoid the risk of overloading.
Exception must also be granted for personnel
to call the hoist.
Landing equipment for vertical pipes should
be avoided at lifting heights greater than 100 m.
ALIMAK 31821 -1/04
H 12 Tie distance and overhang
The following tables gives maximum overhang and from min.
Overhang a
to max. allowed tie distance for each hoist model and type of
mast at actual mast height.
The values for tie distances vary according to certain regulations
and depend mainly on wind speed. Such regulation differ by
country.
Note that the values in the table for maximum mast height
Tie distance b
only apply to mast and mast tie. The capacity of the equipment
can be reduced by other factors such as voltage drop of the el-
cable, the power consumption of the motor(s) etc. (See data
sheet for each hoist model).
Tie distance b
IMPORTANT !
1. Following tables are applicable to the ”new mast type”
manufactured after January 1987.
When combining the ”old type mast” with the ”new type
h 19 mast”, the free top distance and the tie distance, shall be
determined by using the values that are applicable to the
”old type mast”.
2. Where max. allowable tie distance exceeds max.
allowable overhang, erection/ dismounting must be made
by means of a construction tower crane or similar lifting
device.
3. Placing of landings must be avoided at max. overhang
and right between tie with long distances due to the
deflection of the mast. If this is not possible an extra tie
60 mm
should be installed at the landing.

4. In cases where required lifting height exceeds the max.
Mast frame, new type
allowable mast heights which can be seen in following
tables, we kindly ask you to contact the Alimak’s
h 20
Calculation Department for advice.
5. Tables are valid ONLY for hoist with hoist mast bottom
frame attached to foundation according to ALIMAK’s
specifications.
6. For a single cage hoist with side-hung counterweight the
80 mm
allowable overhang is (ZERO) or much lower than figures

shown in tables. Please contact Alimak Calculation
Department for advice.
Mast frame, old type
ALIMAK 31822 -1/06

H 13
7. Figures in tables H14 and H16 are applicable for tie type II
ONLY if an extra tie tube is added and assembled as shown.
In this configuration the maximum force on the wall is
obtained from:
P = L x 30000 Newton and F = 30000 Newton

B
Reinforcing extra tie tube
Vertical pipe
8. Figures in tables H14 and H16 for maximum overhang and
maximum tie distances mudt be reduced by 25% when the
reinforcing extra tube is NOT fitted. L
In this configuration the maximum force on the wall is

obtained from:
P = L x 22000 Newton and F = 22000 Newton F

B
B
P P
Tie tubes must be installed

according to this sketch
with support tubes inside
the vertical pipes and the
diagonal member on the
outside.
ALIMAK 34376 -1/06

Allowed freestanding mast height and min. – max. tie dis-
H 14
tances at actual mast height and overhang
For mast tie type I, II and III and for mast sections of Ø 76 x 4.2
mm tube dimensions – ”new type”.
Note! Read restrictions for tie type II on page H13.
Tables according to CEN and BS 4465, Zone 1.
h5 h4 h3
TD
37 D
7C
2C
TD
TD
T
DO 12/30 0/30
DO 17/37 TD
DO 0/30 D
37 D
37 D
20/ D
FC 4/32
8/3
AN DO 2 /30 T
8/3
TD
TD
TD
C
17 0
30
C
T
T
T
2
2
SC NDO 20/3
C
1
C2
C2
PE 28/37
SC NDO 20/3
SC NDO 10/3
DO 10/32
PE 28/32
28/
D O FC 2
SC NDO FC
30
32
30
RF
RF
20/
22/
20/
A DO
FC
10/
12/
A DO
SC NDO
A DO
SC NDO
SC NDO
SC NDO
DO
DO
AN
AN
AN
AN
. SU
. SU
A
AN
SC
AN
AN
AN
AN
AN
A
A
A
A
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
Tube dimension Maximum allowed freestanding mast, in meter

15 15 13.5 15 13.5 15 15 15 15
Max. allowed freestanding mast/overhang with reduced max. load to allowed erection load, in meter
4.2
Max. allowed wind speed 15 m/sec.
19.5 19.5 19.5 19.5 19.5 19.5 19.5 19.5 19.5
Mast height Overhang Tie distance in meter, min. – max.
Single cage hoists SCANDO I

0 – 100 16.5 9 – 24 9 – 24 – 9 – 24 9 – 24 – – – –
meter 15 6 – 24 6 – 24 9 – 24 6 – 24 6 – 24 9 – 24 – – –
13.5 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 6 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 6 – 24 7.5 – 21 7.5 – 21 7.5 – 21
12 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 6 – 21 6 – 21 6 – 21
10.5 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 21 4.5 – 21 4.5 – 21
9 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 21 4.5 – 21 4.5 – 21
7.5 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 21 4.5 – 21 4.5 – 21
6 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 21 4.5 – 21 4.5 – 21
100 – 150 16.5 – – – – – – – – –

meter 15 9 – 21 9 – 21 – 9 – 21 9 – 21 – – – –
13.5 6 – 22.5 6 – 22.5 10.5 – 21 6 – 22.5 6 – 22.5 10.5 – 21 – – –
12 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 6 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 6 – 22.5 9 – 21 9 – 21 9 – 21
10.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 6 – 21 6 – 21 6 – 21
9 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 21 4.5 – 21 4.5 – 21
7.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.2 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 21 4.5 – 21 4.5 – 21
6 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 21 4.5 – 21 4.5 – 21

13.5 12 10.5 13.5 10.5 10.5 12
4.2
19.5 19.5 18 19.5 19.5 18 19.5
Twin cage hoists SCANDO II

0 – 100 15 6 – 24 – – 6 – 24 – – –
meter 13.5 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 – 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 – –
12 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 6 – 15 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 6 – 15 6 – 15
10.5 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
9 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
7.5 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
6 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 24 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
100 – 150 15 9 – 21 – 9 – 21 – –
meter 13.5 6 – 22.5 6 – 22.5 6 – 22.5 6 – 22.5 6 – 15
12 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 15
10.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 15
9 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 15
7.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 15
6 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 15
ALIMAK 33548 -1/07

H 15
For mast tie type IV for mast sections of Ø 76 x 4.2 mm tube
dimensions – ”new type”.
h6
TD
7C
2C
TD
DO 12/30 0/30
DO 17/37 TD
DO 0/30 D
37 D
37 D
20/ D
8/3
AN DO 2 /30 T
8/3
TD
TD
TD
C
17 0
30
C
T
T
T
2
SC NDO 20/3
2C
1
C2
C2
PE 28/37
SC NDO 10/3
SC NDO 20/3
DO 10/32
PE 28/32
SC NDO FC
30
32
30
5/3
RF
RF
20/
22/
A DO
FC
10/
20/
12/
SC NDO
A DO
SC NDO
O2
SC NDO
SC NDO
DO
DO
AN
AN
ND
AN
. SU
. SU
A
A
AN
SC
AN
AN
AN
AN
A
A
A
A
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC

15 15
4.2
19.5 19.5
Single cage hoists SCANDO I

0 – 100 16.5 – –
meter 15 – –
13.5 – –
12 – –
10.5 6 – 15 6 – 15
9 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
7.5 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
6 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
100 – 150 16.5 – –

meter 15 – –
13.5 – –
12 – –
10.5 – –
9 6 – 12 6 – 12
7.5 4.5 – 12 4.5 – 12
6 4.5 – 12 4.5 – 12

13.5 12
4.2
19.5 19.5

0 – 100 15 – –
meter 13.5 – –
12 – –
10.5 7.5 – 12 7.5 – 12
9 4.5 – 13.5 4.5 – 13.5
7.5 4.5 – 13.5 4.5 – 13.5
6 4.5 – 13.5 4.5 – 13.5
100 – 150 15 – –
meter 13.5 – –
12 – –
10.5 – –
9 7.5 – 12 7.5 – 12
7.5 4.5 – 10.5 4.5 – 10.5
6 4.5 – 10.5 4.5 – 10.5
ALIMAK 33549 -1/07

H 16
For mast tie type II and III for mast sections of Ø 76 x 6.3 and
Ø 76 x 8.0 mm tube dimensions – ”new type”.
Note! Read restrictions for tie type II on page H13.
Tables according to CEN and BS 4465, Zone 1.1.
h5 h4
TD
7C
2C
TD
DO 2/30 30
DO 17/37 TD
D
37 D
37 D
FC 0 TD
8/3
AN DO 2 /30 T
8/3
AN DO 1 C 1 0 /
TD
TD
TD
C
17 0
30
C
T
T
C
2
SC NDO 20/3
2C
C2
C2
PE 28/37
SC NDO 10/3
20/
SC NDO 20/3
DO 10/32
PE 28/32
30
32
/3
30
5/3
F
RF
0
RF
20/
22/
A DO
10/
20/
12/
SC NDO
A DO
SC NDO
O2
SC NDO
SC NDO
DO
DO
AN
DO
AN
ND
AN
AN
. SU
. SU
A
A
AN
SC
AN
AN
AN
A
A
A
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC
SC

10.5 10.5 10.5 9 9
6.3 Max. allowed wind speed 15 m/sec.
19.5 19.5 19.5 19.5 19.5

0 – 100 16.5 – – –
meter 15 – – –
13.5 – – –
12 9 – 22.5 10.5 – 19.5 –
10.5 6 – 22.5 7.5 – 22.5 10.5 –19.5
9 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 7.5 –22.5
7.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 –22.5
6 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 – 22.5 4.5 –22.5
100 – 150 16.5 – – – – –

meter 15 – – – – –
13.5 – – – – –
12 – – – – –
10.5 6 – 15 6 – 15 10.5 – 15 – –
9 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 6 – 18 7.5 – 18 –
7.5 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 18 4.5 – 18 7.5 – 18
6 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 18 4.5 – 18 4.5 – 18

9 9
8.0
19.5 19.5

150 – 250 16.5 – –
meter 15 – –
13.5 – –
12 – –
10.5 – –
9 – –
7.5 – –
6 6 – 15 6 – 15
ALIMAK 33550 -1/07

PREPARATIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION I0
General ............................................................ I1
Permission ....................................................... I1
Erection place.................................................. I1
Foundation ...................................................... I1
Delivery check-up ........................................... I1
Arrangement of power supply...................... I2
Clients power supply ...................................... I2
Power supply from generator set at jobsite I4
Voltage drop in the power supply ................. I4
ALIMAK 33963 -1/03

Preparations before installation
I1
To install your rack and pinion hoist/lift as efficiently and safely
as possible and at lowest cost, it is important that the following
preparations are made before erector is called and installation is
started.
STOP
Permission
Make sure the chosen erection place meets the requirements set
out by local authorities for safety and inspection and that their
permission, if necessary, to install the hoist/lift has been obtained. i1
Erection place
Prepare the installation site so that electric power, light, lifting
equipment and tools are available and there is adequate access
for the lift transporter – beware of overhead obstructions.
If possible, prepare the casting of ties and landing accessories
such as supports, bridges and railing. Suitable places for
attaching the ties are vaults, balconies or other concrete or steel
structures.
Remember that these structures must be strong enough to absorb
the reaction forces of the ties.
All mast sections should be stored on dry firm ground and as
close to the erection place as possible.
Foundation
Prepare the foundation with parts required for fixing the base
frame of the mast. See chapter “Foundation” in the manual
Technical Description.
IMPORTANT! Make sure before casting the foundation that
i2
the measurement between the centre founda-
tion frame and the wall corresponds to the
ties to be used.
Delivery check-up
Check the delivery against shipping lists and look for transpor- Transportation
damage?
tation damage. Shortages?
Should there be any damage, report the same to the responsible
transportation insurance company within 7 days from the date
of arrival of the goods.
Other claims should be made to ALIMAK representative within
the same period.
i3
ALIMAK 33964 -1/03

I2 Arrangement of power supply
Direct On Line (DOL) starting of electric motors results in a very
high starting current. The current must overcome the resistance
in the cables which results in a voltage drop. This voltage drop
occurs not only in the trailing cables, but also in the power
supply cable installed between the jobsite distribution board and
the electric panel ”B” at the base. The total voltage drop is the
sum of the voltage drop in all the cables. The consequence of
the voltage drop is a substantial reduction in the output torque
i4
from the motor.
In order to avoid starting problems it is of the utmost importance
that the main power supply is adequately sized with respect to
the starting current and the voltage drop. The following figures
should be noticed:
– During starting conditions, in the upward direction with rated
load, the voltage drop must not exceed 15% of the rated
voltage when measuring at the motor terminals. In the Base
panel, the voltage drop at the incoming power supply
terminals must not exceed 3% of the rated voltage during the
starting conditions.
– Once the rated speed is established during upward travel with
rated load, the voltage drop must not exceed 5% of the rated
voltage when measuring at the motor terminals. In the Base
panel, the incoming power supply voltage should, in practice,
not drop at all, i.e. not exceed 1 – 2 % drop.
Clients power supply

Supply cables to hoists and lifts with DOL or Y/D starting
The 3-phase power supply cable from the jobsite distribution
board to the ”B” panel at the base can be calculated from the
formulas below. The formulas are applicable for the most common
types of hoists and lifts having 1, 2 or 3 motor drive machinery
with DOL-starting at 400V 50Hz and 460V 60Hz and Scando
f4 Super with electro hydraulic drive and Y/D (Star/Delta) motor
starter.
Note If an earth leakage circuit breaker, ELCB, (ground fault
circuit breaker) is to be used, the trip-out value should be
chosen for equipment protection i.e. 500mA.
Use of 30mA ELCB is not recommended as it continuously
trips out due to the motor starting current.
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I3
No. of Motor power Motor power Power supply Minimum Fuse at *
motors continuous/25% continuous/25% cable to Base panel. recommended Cu- 400V 50Hz
intermittent 50 Hz intermittent 60 Hz Conductor area, copper conductor area 460V 60 Hz
1 4 / 5.8 kW 4.6 / 6.7 kW a = L x 0.09 mm2 6 mm2 25 AT

1 7.5 / 9.5 kW 8.6 / 10.9 kW a = L x 0.17 mm2
10 mm 2
35 AT
2 7.5 / 9.5 kW 8.6 / 10.9 kW a = L x 0.34 mm2 16 mm2 63 AT
3 7.5 / 9.5 kW 8.6 / 10.9 kW a = L x 0.51 mm2 25 mm2 80 AT
1 11 / 13 kW 12.6 / 15 kW a = L x 0.25 mm2 10 mm2 35 AT
2 11 / 13 kW 12.6 / 15 kW a = L x 0.50 mm2 25 mm2 80 AT
1 Scando Super 45 kW 52 kW a = L x 0.68 mm2 35 mm2 100 AT
a = Conductor area mm2, Cu. To be rounded up to standard sizes, i.e. 10, 16, 25, 35 mm2 etc.
L = Length in m of the 3-phase power supply cable from the jobsite distribution board to the Base panel
For conductor sizes in AWG No:s, see conversion table below.
* In order to avoid single phasing should a main fuse blow, we strongly recommend the power supply to be fused
by means of a three-phase circuit breaker.
Supply cables to hoists and lifts with VFC

(Variable Frequency Converter)
The size of the power supply cable must always comply with
Rules and Regulations stipulated by the local Autority for
electrical installations. Client’s power supply cable must also be
sized to ensure that the voltage drop in the Base panel does not
exceed 3% when starting with full load in the upward direction.
The size of the power supply cable can be calculated by follo-
wing formula:
a = L x P x 0.0056... ...where
a = Conductor area in mm2 copper
L = Lenght in m of the power supply cable from distribution
board to the Base panel
P = Drive motor power in kW on the hoist/lift
Installed motor power Minimum cable size

kW (copper) mm2
3 – 5.5 4
6 – 10 6
11 – 20 10
21 – 30 10
31 – 40 16
41 – 50 25
51 – 75 (35) 50
IMPORTANT! The power supply cable must be sized

according to the drive motor power installed on the hoist/lift.
Minimum size of the supply cable is shown on the table
above. The table refers to supply voltage 400V to 460V
50/60Hz.
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I4 Power supply from generator set at jobsite
Required generator power
It is recommended that the generator supplier is requested to
supply a unit which is capable of providing a starting current
of A amperés at rated voltage. If this is not possible, the
guidelines below can be used.
For DOL starting of Alimak hoists and lifts having 1, 2 or 3
drive motors (size 132M, 7.5/8.6 kW) we suggest the following
generator sizes:
– 1 motor drive size 132M, 7.5 kW (8.6 kW) 70 kVA min.
– 1 motor drive Scando Super 45 kW (52 kW) 100 kVA min.
It should be noted that the recommended generator sizes are
large due to the fact that the DOL starting of the motor(s) draws
a large current resulting in a voltage drop which would cause
the contactors to oscillate on and off. A smaller generator might
be used but this can only be established by practical experience
related to a specific make and model of the generator set.
For VFC (Variable Frequency Converter) operated hoists and
lifts the generator size in kVA should be approximately 2 x the
installed motor power in kW.
Voltage drop in the power supply

Typical symptoms
– The hoist/lift will not start with the full rated load.
– The brakes will not lift when starting in the Up-direction.
– The contactors oscillate on and off (”shatter”) when starting
with full load in the Up-direction.
– The contacts of the Up and the main contactors get damaged.
Measures to overcome a voltage drop problem at the jobsite

The best method to avoid any voltage drop problem is to make a
proper engineering review of the conditions at the job site
before installing the hoist/lift. When it is already installed, the
remaining options are limited.
However, should a situation occur where the power supply seems
to be insufficient, it is important to determine whether this
depends on the voltage drop in the power supply or something
else. Use an instrument to measure the incoming power supply
voltage in both the B-panel at the base and the M-panel on/in
the car. Make the readings during starting conditions in the
ALIMAK 33967 -1/03

Upward direction with rated load in the car. If the voltage drop
I5
exceeds the values given above, one or more of the following
measures can be taken:
1. Increase the conductor size in the power supply cable from
the jobsite distribution board to the B-panel at base.
2. Increase the conductor size in the trailing power cables
between the Base panel and the car. Due to mechanical and
performance reasons, the conductors in the trailing cable
should not exceed 10 or 16 mm2.
The fixed cable to the junction box at 1/2 lifting height can
be increased in size.
3. Reduce the rated load.
4. Install a step-up transformer xxx/690V in the power supply
in order to increase the voltage.
Note! Motor windings must be adaptable to this higher voltage
otherwise the motor must be changed. To give the best possi-
ble advantage, the step-up transformer should preferably be
located close to the jobsite distribution board.
5. Use some kind of soft start equipment.
If you have any questions regarding the power supply cables

or the trailing cables, please contact Alimak for advice.
Conversion table mm2 to AWG
AWG No. mm2 Nearest IEC std.

(American Wire Gauge) mm2
0000 107.2 95 alt. 120

000 85.03 70 alt. 95
00 67.43 70
0 53.48 50
1 42.41 35 alt. 50
2 33.63 35
3 26.67 25 alt. 35
4 21.15 16 alt. 25
5 16.77 16
6 13.3 10 alt. 16
7 10.55 10
8 8.366 6 alt. 10
9 6.634 6
10 5.261 4 alt. 6
11 4.172 4
12 3.309 2.5 alt. 4
13 2.624 2.5
14 2.081 1.5 alt. 2.5
15 1.650 1.5 alt. 2.5
16 1.309 1.5
17 1.038 1.0 alt. 1.5
18 0.8231 0.75 alt. 1.0
ALIMAK 33968 -1/03

Appendix
to
Technical Description
Manual Part No.
9023 775-1XX &
9047 776-1XX
for
Scando 32/40 C
Scando Super 32/40 C &
Scando Super FC 32/40 C
9041 009 - 103

98 - 08 - 27
PROJECTING HOIST MAST H0
Projecting hoist mast...................................... H1

Mast sections ................................................... H2
Mast ties........................................................... H4
Reaction forces................................................ H5
Attachment of ties........................................... H7
Tie distance and overhang ............................. H8
ALIMAK 32833
Projecting hoist mast
H1
Generally following selection process is used:
1. Type of mast section 3. Type of mast tie
2. Number of mast sections 4. Number of mast ties
Hoist model – i.e. load capacity and speed are assumed to be
known.
1. Type of mast section

Determined by the capacity of the hoist and whether the mast
will be provided with one or two cages as well as the lifting
height. See further information on following pages.
2. Number of mast sections Lh

Determined by required lifting height (Lh) = 1.508 meter and
the necessary number of extra mast section depending on:
Whether the hoist will be installed on a concrete slab at ground
level. = 4 extra mast sections.
Whether the hoist will be installed with a foundation pit below
ground level. = 5 extra mast sections. Hoist cage
Counterweight
3. Type of mast ties Mast
Determined by whether there will be a single or twin cage hoist

and whether counterweight equipment and/or vertical pipes will
be used. See table below
Vertical pipes
h 23
Mast tie
Type I X X X X
Type II X X X X
Type III X X X X
Type IV X X
X = Possible combinations
For detailed specifications see heading ”Mast ties”
4. Numbers of mast ties

Determined by tie distance and overhang at various maximum
lifting height. See tables in the end of chapter.
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H2 Mast sections
With the exception of one or two racks, with or without counter-
weight guide rail, there are mainly three different types of mast
sections available:
Standard mast with tube dimension Ø 76 x 6.3 mm.
(outer diameter x thickness)
Suitable mast section dimension for each hoist in question and
actual lifting height is given in the tables at the end of this
chapter.
h 24
Mast sections of different tube dimension can be combined

As can be seen from the following tables this is only necessary
at extremly high lifting heights.
In such cases turn to Alimak Calculation Department who can
optimise the installation so that as few reinforced mast sections
as possible need to be used.
ALIMAK 32835 - 1/03

Identification
H3
In order to easily identify the mast sections with different tube
dimensions, the mast sections are colour-marked and weld marked
corresponding to wall thickness as indicated below.
Tube dimension Tube dimension Tube dimension

Ø 76 x 6.3 Ø 76 x 8.0 Ø 76 x 11.0
Blue Yellow Green

Weld marked ”6” Weld marked ”8” Weld marked ”11”
h 24
Between the mast sections with different tube dimensions transi-

tion sections are used. These are marked as follows:
Tube dimension Tube dimension

Ø 76 x 11.0 – Ø 76 x 8.0 Ø 76 x 8.0 – Ø 76 x 6.3
Yellow Blue
Green Yellow
Weld marked ”11” – ”8” Weld marked ”8” – ”6”
IMPORTANT: 1. A transition section or a reinforced mast

section must always be used for connection
against bottom frame.
2. A transition section must always be used
between mast sections with different tube
thicknesses.
3. Reinforced mast sections must always be
placed at the bottom of a mast installation.
ALIMAK 32836 - 1/03

H4 Mast ties
The design of the hoist determines the type of mast ties to be
used.
Tie type II (32/40 C)

without counterweight. The hoist must, however, be equipped
with vertical pipes for the landing equipment.
L The tie is available with a main section with two different
additional parts. The length of tie L and the width B are
steplessly variable. Specifications on request.

B mm mm Part No. Part No. Part No.
Specifications on request
Tie type III (32/40 C)

without counterweight. The hoist must not be equipped with
L vertical pipes for the landing equipment.
The tie is available with a main section with a additional part.
The length of tie L is variable in steps of 35 mm within range
(max. – min.) shown by the figures below. The width for this
B type of tie is fixed.

2345 – 2545 1600 9025 978 and 9025 979-255 498677

3210 – 3520 2350 9025 978 and 9025 979-350 498677
3405 – 3820 2550 9025 978 and 9025 979-380 498677
3705 – 4500 3000 9025 978 and 9025 979-450 498677
L
h 25
ALIMAK 32837 - 1/03

Reaction force on the wall
H5
Tie type II /32/40 C)
Specifications on request.
Tie type III (32/40 C)

formula:
P = L x 40000 Newton
B
This force P is a result of max. wind force (as defined by regula-

tions in resp. country), the tie distance and overhang as per table.
The force of F, parallel to the building is = 40000 Newton at
maximum overhang and tie distance.
F
h 26
F
B B
P P P P
If the force on the wall should prove to be excessive – contact

the nearest ALIMAK representative and ask for his advice.
The reaction forces can be reduced by sortering the overhang –
see next page.
ALIMAK 32838 - 1/03

H6 The reaction forces can be reduced by sortering the overhang
The following diagram shows roughly how the reaction forces P
and F can be decreased by reducing the overhang – with tie
distances remaining the same.
Example: As can be seen from the diagram below the reaction
forces P and F, previous page can be decreased from
100 to 82% if the overhang is shortened from 12 to
9 meter.
Reduced
overhang
meter
Previous overhang
12
Pre
vio
10.5 us
ove
rha
ng
–e
9 xam
10. ple
5 m 12
9m me
7.5 ter
7.5
m
6
% of the forces
P and F
(82%)
100 90 80 70 60 50 h 27
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Attachment of ties
H7
Wall bracket
The ties are fixed to the building by bolts, washers and nuts into
the holes which are drilled at the installation or to embedment
sets or other approved suitable wall bracket attachment.
Cast in place inserts must be installed prior to the hoist installa-
tion in order for the concrete to cure properly and attend its
proper strength. Concrete must be of suitable strength for cal-
culated loads. (See Reaction force on wall). Care must be taken
in locating the inserts at their proper location (See type of tie).
If other types of bolt is used like a chemical cast in bolt or Reinforcement
expansion bolt, it is important to choose an approved type which
can take the calculated force in this application with a satis-
factory safety factor.
Complete specifications for this kind of bolts can be given by
manufacturer and approval for its use in this application by local
authority.
h 16
Note that a special reinforcement plate

must be installed with the mast ties.
h 57
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H8 Tie distance and overhang
The following tables gives maximum overhang and from min.
to max. allowed tie distance for each hoist model and type of
Overhang a
mast at actual mast height.
The values for tie distances vary according to certain regulations
and depend mainly on wind speed. Such regulation differ by
country.
Note that the values in the table for maximum mast height
only apply to mast and mast tie. The capacity of the equipment
Tie distance b
can be reduced by other factors such as voltage drop of the el-

cable, the power consumption of the motor(s) etc. (See data
sheet for each hoist model).
IMPORTANT: 1. Where max. allowable tie distance ex-
ceeds max. allowable overhang, erection/
dismounting must be made by means of a
construction tower crane or similar lifting
Tie distance b
device.
2. Placing of landings must be avoided at
max. overhang and right between tie with
long distances due to the deflection of the
h 19
mast. If this is not possible an extra tie
should be installed at the landing.
3. In cases where required lifting height ex-
ceeds the max. allowable mast heights
which can be seen in following tables, we
kindly ask you to contact the Alimak’s
Calculation Department for advice.
4. Tables are valid ONLY for hoist with hoist
mast bottom frame attached to foundation
according to ALIMAK’s specifications.
5. For a single cage hoist with side-hung
counterweight the allowable overhang is
much lower than figures shown in tables.
Please contact Alimak Calculation Depart-
ment for advice.
ALIMAK 32841 - 1/03

Allowed freestanding mast height and min. – max. tie distances
H9
at actual mast height and overhang
For mast tie type I, II and III and for mast sections of Ø 76 x 6.3
mm tube dimensions – ”new type”.
Single cage hoists

SCANDO SCANDO
SCANDO SUPER SUPER FC
32/40 C 32/40 C 32/40 C
13.5 13.5 13.5
Max. allowed freestanding mast/overhang with

6.3 reduced max. load to allowed erection load, in meter
16.5 16.5 16.5
0 – 100 meter 13.5 6.0 – 15 6.0 – 15 6.0 – 15

12.0 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
10.5 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
9.0 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
7.5 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
6.0 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
100 – 150 meter 13.5 – – –

12.0 6.0 – 15 6.0 – 15 6.0 – 15
10.5 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
9.0 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
7.5 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
6.0 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
Twin cage hoists

SCANDO SCANDO
SCANDO SUPER SUPER FC
32/40 C 32/40 C 32/40 C
12.0 12.0 12.0
Max. allowed freestanding mast/overhang with

6.3 reduced max. load to allowed erection load, in meter
16.5 16.5 16.5
0 – 100 meter 13.5 – – –

12.0 6.5 – 15 6.5 – 15 6.5 – 15
10.5 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
9.0 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
7.5 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
6.0 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
100 – 150 meter 13.5 – – –

12.0 9.0 – 15 9.0 – 15 9.0 – 15
10.5 6.5 – 15 6.5 – 15 6.5 – 15
9.0 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
7.5 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
6.0 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15 4.5 – 15
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Technical Description for

YOUR HOIST HAS:

Part No. 9023 775-1 07

See Operator’s Manual for chapter C, D, E and F.

Technical Description ..................................... A1

ALIMAK 31775 -1/03

ALIMAK 33539 -1/04

ALIMAK 31777 -1/03

SCANDO-hoists with electric motor by one, two or three direct

ALIMAK 33541 -1/04

The electric equipment can be of several different kinds depen-

Semi-automatic control system

ALIMAK 31781 -1/03

By pressing the button for the function Stop Next Landing

Tone Frequency Equipment

ALIMAK 31782 -1/03

ALIMAK 31783 -1/03

Safety details on machinery plate Safety

A mechanically interlocked cage or landing cannot be opened

The safety device has a shaft with a centrifugal

Phase failure relay

Cage roof safety railing

Emergency stop wire

ON The emergency stop wire can be used as an emergency stop by

ALIMAK 31785 -1/03

Scaffolds and other gangways close to the hoistway

Landings erected at site

ALIMAK 31786 -1/03

ALIMAK 33542 -1/07

Pay-load capacity kg 2000

Internal width x length meter 1.3 x 3.0

Base unit weight kg 3330

Mast section with one rack kg 130

Base unit incl. enclosure

Pay-load capacity kg 2000

Internal width x length meter 1.5 x 3.2

Base unit weight kg 2970

Mast section with one rack kg 130

Base unit incl. enclosure

Pay-load capacity kg 1000

Internal width x length meter 1.5 x 3.2

Base unit weight kg 2770

Mast section with one rack kg 130

Base unit incl. enclosure

Pay-load capacity kg 2400

Data at other voltages on request

Base unit weight kg 3100

Base unit incl. enclosure **To ground level

Length meter 3.65

Pay-load capacity kg 2800

Data at other voltages on request

Base unit weight kg 3500

Base unit incl. enclosure

**To ground level

Length meter 4.15

Pay-load capacity kg 2800

Internal width x length meter 1.5 x 3.2

Power supply range 380 – 460 V, 50 or 60 Hz, 3 Phase 00

Base unit weight kg 3640

Length meter 3.65

Width (single cage) meter 3.10

Pay-load capacity kg 2800

Internal width x length meter 1.5 x 3.7

Power supply range 380 – 460 V, 50 or 60 Hz, 3 Phase 00