Planning for Architects, Builders & Homeowners

Humbaugh Lift Company installs high performance Winding Drum Residential elevators. This type of lift is especially desirable for coastal installations because all of the main components are located inside of the TOP of the shaft. Winding Drum elevators do not require a machine room, are friendly to the environment, utilize the latest technology, and require less maintenance than hydraulic elevators.

Please use the following links to assist in the design of a new hoistway. If at anytime you have questions or require additional information, please our sales or layout department at 850-207-8861 or by email.

***Custom layout drawings are available at NO COST or obligation! ***

We proudly serve the Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Destin, Ft Walton, and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida areas as well as Mobile and Baldwin County, Alabama.

PDF drawings

Left Hand Bracket Support
Right Hand Bracket Support
Bracket Support

Tips for Design

Overhead: The term “overhead” refers to the area or dimension in the hoistway (also known as elevator shaft) that is measured from the top of the finished floor at the last landing, to the last obstruction in the top of the hoistway. View to see a diagram.

Bracket support: This refers to the part of the elevator shaft that must be structurally sound to support horizontal movement of the elevator rails and brackets. Bracket support is always located behind finished drywall.
Additional Bracket Support Information:
**Note: Bracket support is always on the same wall as the door hinge. However, It can be on the left, right or rear wall. Please contact our sales or layout department for additional information if this layout is desired.

Pit: This is the area that is recessed into the lowest floor to give mechanical clearance for the elevator. A typical pit is 12” deep.
**Note: All of the loads of the elevators are transported down to the pit. This is a very important structural item that must be solid concrete able to safely hold approximately 3,800lbs of downward force.

Controller Location: Our winding drum elevator is a machine-room-less design, meaning all components can be located inside of the elevator shaft. However, it is best to locate the elevator controller in an adjacent closet or climate controlled attic. Please keep in mind that the electrical disconnects and phone lines should be installed at the desired location the controller. The controller may be installed in the overhead of the elevator shaft if there is adequate space and reasonable access is provided for future service requirements. Please contact our office at 850 207 8861 for further information if this location is desired for the controller.

Electrical requirements