SCHINDLER
330A
Overview
The 330A is Schindler's low-rise hydraulic elevator for the North American market. It was introduced in March 2001, and replaced the older 300A and 321A models. It is currently the only hydraulic elevator produced by Schindler.
Characteristics
330As are very common for low-rise applications. Many 3-5 story hotels have 330As, and they can also often be found in parking decks, hotels, and retail stores (such as Barnes & Noble or Zara)
330As can have HT, HT Vandal Resistant, or EPCO fixtures. 330A HT operating panels are two buttons wide, with the alarm button below door controls.
Older 330As (2001-2004) can have the low-pitched HT chimes, but these have been replaced with standard chimes on most 330As. 2005 and newer 330As almost always have the newer chimes.
Door close buttons almost always do not work in regular service on 330As.
Most 330As have ECI door interlocks. ECI interlocks have labels with the month and year of installation, making it easy to tell when a 330A was installed. For example, "05-03" means it was installed in May of 2003.
Older 330As (2001-2004) often have very loud motors, similar to a 321A. Newer installs are typically quieter.
The 330A design has been changed over the years. Our article Evolution of the Schindler 330A describes the changes in detail..
Specifications
Type: Hydraulic
Controller: Miconic HX Microprocessor
Max rise: 4 floors (single jack holeless)/6 floors (inground or dual jack holeless)
Max landings: 8
Capacity: 2100, 2500, 3500, 4000, 4500, or 5000 lb
Speed: 100, 125, or 150 ft/minute
Cab height: 8, 9, or 10 ft
Doors: Single speed side opening, two-speed side opening or single-speed center opening
Max cars per bank: 4
Fixtures: HT, HT Vandal Resistant, or EPCO (see Schindler Fixtures)
Notable installations
United States
Detroit Metro Airport North Terminal
Union Station, Washington, DC
International Terminal, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int'l Airport
NorthPark Center, Dallas, TX
Fort Lauderdale Airport, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
H&M, Roosevelt Field Mall, Garden City, NY
H&M, Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV
Rosemont Metra Station, Rosemont, IL
Alderwood Mall, Lynnwood, WA
Fashion Mall at Keystone, Indianapolis, IN
Menards, Wixom, MI
Menards, Warren, MI
Menards, Ann Arbor, MI
Menards, Cheyenne, WY
Iowa River Landing, Coralville, IA
Homewood Suites, Coralville, IA
Contemporary Art Museum, Raleigh, NC
Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX
Most newer two-level Barnes & Noble stores
Skeeters Stadium, Sugar Land, TX
TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Eagan, MN
Rosedale Mall, Roseville, MN
Most two-level Zara stores
Sears, San Juan, PR
Macy's, Orchard Town Center, Westminster, CO
Macy's, Mayfair Mall, Wauwatosa, WI
The Corners of Brookfield, Brookfield, WI
Canada
Square One Shopping Centre, Missassauga, ON
Most SkyTrain Canada Line stations, Richmond, BC/Vancouver, BC
Guildford Town Centre, Surrey, BC
Club16, Highgate Village, Burnaby, BC
H&M, Promenades St-Bruno, St-Bruno, QC
Canadian Tire, Canmore, AB
Chinook Centre, Calgary, AB
Simons, CF Carrefour Laval, Laval, QC
Mexico
Sears, Monterrey Galerias, Monterrey, NL
Videos
Documents
Schindler 330A brochure (2001)
Schindler 330A brochure (2003)
Schindler 330A brochure (current, c. 2009)