Getting Started

Assembly Prep

Refer back to the Complete Kits and Individual Components page to ensure that all necessary parts are located before starting assembly steps.

Tools required for assembly:

• Allen keys

  • 1/8"

  • 5/32"

• 3/8" Wrench

• Scissors

• Drill

• #9 Drill Bit

Optional tools that may be needed:

• Arbor press

• Deadblow hammer

• Needle Nose Pliers

Blue Loctite (McMaster P/N 1004A12) is recommended on all bolts that thread into a tapped hole.

Key Assembly Instructions

The following pages cover the basic assembly instructions for the GreyT Elevator.

For the purpose of this manual, all tubes were cut to dimensions used in the CAD model. However, the tubes can be cut to any length desired. See the Material Cutting section for more information.

All holes used in this guide must be drilled clearance for #10-32 before assembly.

Depending on the number of stages that you are building, not all of the following Assembly Instructions are required. Listed below are the required sections for building a Single Stage and Multi-Stage

Key Assembly Steps

Bearing Blocks

Assembly Instructions for the Elevator Clamping Blocks (WCP-0897)

Cascade Pulley Blocks

Assembly Instructions for the Cascade Pulley Blocks

Single Stage

Assembly Instructions for Single Stage Elevators

Multi-Stage

Assembly Instructions for Multi-Stage Elevators