1. Dumbwaiter Elevator Manual

Inclinator's Homewaiter^® residential dumbwaiter is ideal for transporting groceries from garage to kitchen, laundry from bedrooms to the utility room, bottles and cases from/to a wine cellar, and hauling firewood from ground level to your living space. You'll love the convenience and time-saving features. It can save you time and reduce the risk of fall or injury. Use our custom home dumbwaiters for whatever purpose you imagine. You'll love the convenience and time-saving features, and you can feel confident about our residential dumbwaiter's safety and reliability.

This will extend from the ground floor to the desired floor level. The size of the frame will be determined by the openings in the floor joists and just how big you need the dumbwaiter to be. At the base of the frame, to the rear right end, you’ll want to fasten a heavy pulley to the floor. This should be a swiveling pulley, not a fixed one. Sep 24, 2013 - A dumbwaiter is a lift that is installed between the floors in a building. It is used to transport food, laundry or other items from one floor to another. Modern dumbwaiters are run by electric motors and are usually found in hotels, kitchens and restaurants. Building the DIY dumbwaiter only cost around $300, much less than commercial models. It would be great to find plans that show even a “manual pulley system. The elevator uses 2 rigging systems. The first is the hoist. This is the one that lifts the platform and lets it down again. It employs a single, 50' line and 9 pulleys. The drawing only shows 7 of these pulleys, as the other 2 are used for my 'customized' cranking system, but more on that later.

Specifications for Residential Dumbwaiters:

Looking for more details? Our residential dumbwaiter has the following specifications:

• Custom sizes up to 24' x 24' x 24' (60.9 cm x 60.9 cm x 60.9 cm)
• 120 lb. (54 kg) capacity
• Travel up to 35 ft. (10.6 m)
• Up to 4 stops
• Automatic controls from any floor
• Can accommodate openings on 1, 2 or 3 sides
• Painted steel standard
• Stainless steel cab or hardwood veneer optional
• Operates on standard 120V house current

You can view our planning guides, specifications and drawings for even more information about the Homewaiter. These documents have the details you need for your next project or plan for your home.

The Applications of a Dumbwaiter Make Everyday Chores Safer and Easier

When you have specific mobility needs, you may need extra help moving items between your home's levels. A custom home dumbwaiter can make your home more accessible and give you the independence you need. It also simplifies chores for people who support you by helping them transport laundry, groceries and other objects. With a residential dumbwaiter, you can stop carrying heavy items up and down stairs. As a result, you can stay safe from muscle strain, collisions and falls.

A dumbwaiter in your home can help you easily transport:

• Groceries/Packages
• Laundry
• Household supplies
• Trash/Garbage
• Office Files/ Records

Personalized for Your Home

We can build the Homewaiter in many custom sizes to suit your plans for your home. Our custom residential dumbwaiter can come in a size up to 24 cubic sq. in. It can travel up to 35 ft. and carry up to 120 lb. The dumbwaiter cab comes standard in painted steel, but you can also request stainless steel or wood veneer. You can add a Homewaiter to your existing house or include it in your new construction plans.

Matches Your Decor Style

With so many door options, you can give your custom home dumbwaiter a unique look and feel. Ask your builder to add a personalized swing door that matches the rest of your home's design. The Homewaiter can also work with commercial-grade swing and slide-up doors. Choose a variety of finishes for your dumbwaiter's collapsible cab gate, or buy it without a gate where allowed.

Has Built-In Versatility

Program as many as four stops, compatible with automatic controls from any floor. Operate your home dumbwaiter from any level you choose for the ultimate in convenience. Since it can have openings on up to three sides, you have the option to create a variety of opening styles on each level. It features an energy-efficient drive that works with a 120V current.

Ultimate Safety Features

Our custom home dumbwaiters are built for ultimate safety and peace of mind. Interlocking doors, manual lowering devices, emergency lighting systems, a phone and more all make home dumbwaiters safe to use. You can also add custom features that make the dumbwaiter perfect for your home. Transporting heavy items around your house is a breeze with the Homewaiter.

Designing an Accessible House With a Custom Home Dumbwaiter

At Inclinator, we offer a full line of home products that help people with mobility needs live independent lives. The Homewaiter saves more space than elevators and uses less energy. These benefits make having only a dumbwaiter in your home ideal when you need a little assistance with everyday living. However, you can make your home even more accessible with additional Inclinator products if you have more mobility needs. Consider pairing your dumbwaiter with:

• Elevette Home Elevator: The Elevette lets you travel between your home's levels while reducing your risk of fall or injury. Use the Homewaiter to transport items to the level you want, then ride the Elevette to that level.

Add an Elevette Home Elevator to your home in addition to your Homewaiter to become more independent in your everyday life.

Dumbwaiter Elevator Manual

Need a larger size or additional weight capacity? Our commercial dumbwaiter designs come in sizes up to 36 cubic sq. in. and carry up to 500 lb.