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SUMMARY
Challenge
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To install ahigh-performing, energy-efficient turnkey
elevator solutionwhilemaintaining theexistingentrance
wall
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To followanambitious fast-track scheduleona sitewith
challengingphysical conditions
Solution
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Custom-designed elevator front walls anddoors
enabled the existing entrancewall tobe retained
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KONE EcoDisc
®
hoistingmotor with regenerative
drive delivers up to 50percent energy savings
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KONE carefully synchronized schedules, delivering
a turnkey solution in only 28days
FAST FACTS
Madras Lighthouse
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Modernizationcompleted:2013
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Height: 46m
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Buildingowner:Directorateof
LightHousesandLightships
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Developer:Directorateof Light
HousesandLightships,Ministry
of Shipping,Governmentof India
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Architect:Directorateof
LightHousesandLightships
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Contractor:EastCoastConstruction
and IndustriesLimited
KONESolutions
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1KONEMiniSpace
™
elevator
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KONECare
™
MaintenanceService
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