How big does the machine room need to be?
For our Elite winding cable drum elevator with the machine located below and adjacent, all that is required is an 18″ deep closet on the back of the elevator at the first, second floor or even the third floor. The location is very flexible. If you choose an Elite with a machine overhead, the machine room will take up no space on the footprint of your home. All that is required is 9’0″ of overhead clearance at the top landing. The machine mounts to the top of the guide rail and can be located in the attic. For our Regal hydraulic elevator, a 4’ x 4’ machine room is typically used and can be located just about anywhere–the basement or garage (depending on ambient temperature). Local building code sometimes dictates the machine room size so contact you local American Crescent /Matot distributor for details.
