Machine Room Tour! 1974 DEVE holeless hydraulic elevator @ Köpmangatan 7, Söderhamn, Sweden

BIG THANKS to the janitor who took time off to show us this elevator :-)
Our tour includes a total of six elevators and four machine rooms in two different buildings.

Köpmangatan 7-11 was built in 1974 with five elevators, all original. However, only two of them were in operation as of December 2015
• DEVE K-50157 /this video)
• DEVE K-50158    • Decommissioned 1974 DEVE holeless hyd...  
• DEVE K-50159    • Machine Room Tour! Decommissioned 197...  
• KONE H-26620    • Machine Room Tour! 1974 KONE fast tra...  
• KONE H-26621    • Machine Room Tour! 1974 KONE fast tra...  
Tägtgatan 3 was built in 1991 with only one elevator, still original.
• KONE H-89037    • Machine Room Tour! 1991 KONE M-series...  

Absolutely AMAZING!!! Completely original treasure from 1974!!!
This elevator was recently put back into service after not being used for 10-15 years! Modernization was an option which was not taken, because it was far more expensive and not necessary at all. The repair work requried was very minimal and low cost as the elevator is still in great condition. Full height photocells have been added to make the elevator fully law compliant for transport of passengers. There are still minor issues though, mainly with the shaft door on the ground floor. It doesn't always close properly and make contact, but that was later fixed. Other than that, this elevator RUNS LIKE NEW after 40 years!!! It's a very sturdy elevator!

THe janitor was with us the whole time and the test of stop between floors was approved before filming.
The elevator got stuck with me one time, but it was quickly fixed and the filming continued.

02:15 • Stop test #1, stop-button on the up direction
03:18 • Stop test #2, photocell test on the down direction, the elevator gets stuck
04:55 • Manual lowering/sinking of the elevator
06:29 • Impact Cam #1
07:11 • Impact Cam #2
07:52 • Impact Cam #3
09:20 • Machine Room Tour

Elevator Info
• Location: Köpmangatan 7, 826 30 Söderhamn, Sweden
• Manufacturer: DEVE
• Year: 1974
• Serial: K-50157
• Type: Holeless telescoped hydraulic
• Capacity: 325 kg or 4 persons
• Floors served: 2

Video Info
• Date: 28. December 2015
• Camera: Sony A6000
• Editor: Cyberlink PowerDirector 13