Elevator Design Guide & Specifications
Practical planning tools for architects, builders, and elevator professionals.
The GMV North America Elevator Design Guide provides complete information to help you plan and specify the right elevator system for your project—whether commercial, institutional, or residential. Our guide includes elevator specifications, cab dimensions, load capacities, and layout options, all engineered to simplify design and speed up installation.
As a leader in non proprietary hydraulic and traction elevator systems, GMV North America gives you the flexibility to choose from a wide range of elevator configurations, including:
- ICON Series MRL Traction Elevators – ideal for mid to high rise applications.
- EDGE Series Hydraulic Elevators – versatile solutions for low rise buildings.
- BOSS Series LULA Elevators – compact accessibility elevators for compliance and convenience.
- VU Series Residential Elevators – elegant, quiet, and space efficient for private homes.
Every GMV elevator system is available as a 100% Complete Package, delivered ready for fast, efficient setup—providing everything from controllers to cabs on one skid.
Designed for Precision and Performance
Each specification in the GMV Design Guide has been developed by industry experts to ensure code compliant, reliable, and high performance installations. Our elevators conform to ASME A17.1/CSA B44 standards and meet the highest expectations for safety and design flexibility.
Architects, engineers, and contractors rely on this guide to:
- Review accurate cab and hoistway dimensions for each GMV model.
- Verify capacity and speed ranges tailored to project requirements.
- Plan efficient machine room or machine room less (MRL) configurations.
- Simplify code compliance and documentation.
Simplify Your Next Project
GMV North America supports independent installers and contractors across the United States and Canada. Our in house engineering team and 70,000 square foot Ontario facility ensure every elevator package is precision manufactured and fully supported—from design assistance through testing and delivery.
Download the Elevator Design Guide to access up to date specifications, drawings, and installation details developed for real world conditions.
Click to download commercial elevator specification drawings
EDGE – STANDARD CABS
2100 lbs (953 kg) Standard Cab Front Only
2100 lbs (953 kg) Standard Cab Front and Rear
2500 lbs (1134 kg) Standard Cab Front Only
2500 lbs (1134 kg) Standard Cab Front and Rear
3000 lbs (1361 kg) Standard Cab Front Only
3000 lbs (1361 kg) Standard Cab Front and Rear
BOSS LULA ELEVATORS
VU ELEVATORS – AUTO GATE
36X60 – VU Auto – 2AT Wheelchair Front Only
36X60 – VU Auto – 2AT Wheelchair Front and Rear
42X46 – VU Auto – 2AT Front Only
42X46 – VU Auto – 2AT Front and Rear
42X50 – VU Auto – 2AT Front Only
42X50 – VU Auto – 2AT Front and Rear
36X46 – VU Auto – 3AT Front Only
36X46 – VU Auto – 3AT Front and Rear
36X60 – VU Auto – 3AT Wheelchair Front Only
36X60 – VU Auto – 3AT Wheelchair Front and Rear
40X46 – VU Auto – 3AT Front Only
42X50 – VU Auto – 3AT Front and Rear
32X42 – VU Auto – 3AT 800 Front and Rear
