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7.5.1.1 Car Enclosure
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Requirement 2.14.1 applies, except
(a) for Type A material lifts
(1) the height of the enclosure walls shall not exceed 2280 mm (90 in.)
(2) the width of the enclosure shall not exceed 1220 mm (48 in.) unless the height of the enclosure is 1525 mm (60 in.) or less
(b) for Type B material lifts, the platform enclosure on nonaccess sides shall be 2030 mm (80 in.) high, shall be permitted to be openwork construction, and shall be in compliance with 7.4.3(b) through 7.4.3(d)
Requirement 2.14.1.3 does not apply. The car enclosure shall be of such strength and designed and supported so that when subjected to a leaning or falling rated load on the car, the car enclosure walls will not deflect or deform to the extent that the running clearances are reduced below the minimum specified.
Requirement 2.14.1.4 does not apply. Where the car enclosure contains multiple compartments, the rated load shall be the sum of the rated loads of the individual compartments.
Requirement 2.14.1.5 does not apply.
Requirement 2.14.1.6 applies for Type A material lifts and for Type B material lifts where a car top is provided.
Requirement 2.14.1.7.1 does not apply for
(a) Type A material lifts
(b) Type B material lifts where a car top is not provided
Requirement 2.14.1.8 does not apply. Enclosures that incorporate glass in their construction are prohibited on material lifts.
Requirement 2.14.1.9 does not apply. Apparatus or equipment not used in connection with the function or use of the material lift shall not be installed inside any material lift car, except for lift hooks, conveyor tracks, and support beams for freight handling.
Requirement 2.14.1.10 does not apply.
Requirement 2.14.2 does not apply.
Requirement 2.14.3.1 does not apply. Perforated construction shall reject a ball 38 mm (1.5 in.) in diameter.
Requirement 2.14.3.3 does not apply. If ventilating grilles or louvers are provided in the enclosure, they shall reject a ball 38 mm (1.5 in.) in diameter.
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