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v104 · 2026
Project info
Project name
Builder / homeowner
Address / lot #
Configuration
Configuration type
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HP-1 — Inline, right rail mount
HP-2 — Inline, left rail mount
HP-3 — Inline, rear rail, single opening
HP-4.1 — Pass-through, right rail mount
HP-4.2 — Pass-through, left rail mount
HP-5.1 — Adjacent front & right opening, left rail
HP-5.2 — Adjacent front & right opening, rear rail
HP-6.1 — Adjacent front & left opening, right rail
HP-6.2 — Adjacent front & left opening, rear rail
HP-7.1 — Three opening, right rail (front, rear & left side)
HP-7.2 — Three opening, rear rail (front & both sides)
HP-7.3 — Three opening, left rail (front, rear & right side)
Cab series
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Classic
Signature
Vintage
Farmhouse
Estate
Vision
Shaker
Stainless
Gate type
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Cab height
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6'8" (80")
7'4" (88")
8'0" (96")
Gate height
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COP wall (Curve gate)
COP on a different wall (3" track)
COP on the wall the gate wraps (4" track)
Power gate operator installed
Rail wall location (HP-7)
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Rear wall (most common)
Left wall
Right wall
Sizing direction
Hoistway → Cab (standard)
Cab → Hoistway (solve for required hoistway)
Hoistway dimensions
Width (in)
Depth (in)
Desired clear inside width (in)
Desired clear inside depth (in)
Openings
Select a configuration to set up openings.
General specs
Total travel (in)
Number of stops
Pit depth (in)
Drive type
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Traction
Hydraulic
Occupiable space below pit?
No
Yes
Flooring
Floor thickness
Floor thickness (in)
Standard allowance
Flooring weight (traction only)
Weight per sq ft (lbs)
Standard allowance
Select a configuration, cab series, gate type, and hoistway dimensions to calculate platform sizing.