Schindler 321A Hydraulic Elevator - Hampton Inn, Sturbridge, MA

Описание: (Rec Mar 2017*). In honor of 321A day, (in the year 2021 to be exact), here's a video from the vaults. I film elevators little to none anymore, but still film whenever I come across something interesting like this (*see note at bottom of description for full information).

Here we have a pretty nice Schindler 321A elevator in a Hampton Inn. Per the interlock, I believe this was installed around 2000 - 2001, which definitely makes this a 321A (also note the button placement on the jamb, the door jamb design you see at the end of the video, etc). Though not as loud as a motor as the two other 321A's I've filmed, this still seems like a nice one, seemed to run fine too.

The cab on this one is pretty nice, with a faux wood cab. The ceiling lights appear to have been replaced at one point, or at the very least, new panels put in. The only issue with this is the placement; the light shines right above the indicator, which results, you cannot see the indicator well (which I had to zoom into during the first trip up to see), but other than that, that's about it. To see a video from a few months before I shot this one, please click here (video from Jaemre288).
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LOCATION INFO:
This Hampton Inn is situated off of I-84 (and not too far away from I-90, AKA the Mass Pike) in Sturbridge, and is not too far away from the town center. This hotel opened in around 2001 or so and has been renovated over the years. Other nearby attractions include some shopping in Sturbridge, along with Old Sturbridge Village. A smaller Hampton, but a very nice one at that!

Elevator Specs:
Manufactured By: Schindler
Propulsion System: 321A Holeless Hydraulic
Controller System: Microcontroller
Floors Served: *G - 3
Travel Distance: Three Floors
Doors: Single Slide
Door Safety: Sensors
Interlock: ECI (Dated 2000)
Phone: Built In Schindler
Car Operating Panel Fixtures: HT
-Illumination: Red
Hall Fixtures: Schindler HT
-Illumination: Red
Lantern: Schindler HT
-Illumination: Red
Indicator: Schindler HT
-Illumination: Red
Speed: 100 FPM
Capacity: 2500lbs
Installed: 2000/2001 (towards the end of the 321A era)
Cab: Faux wooden walls, diffused lighting
Other Information: Schindler 321A in a three story hotel. Not the loudest 321A I've been on, but a nice one at that.

*Note on new content: I still have some elevator content in the archives, however, I film little to none anymore. I have moved on to other goals/interests, not to mention, I am so busy I don't have as much time as I used to. However, if I find something interesting like this, you never know what may come up...no promises, though! 😉

*Also filmed in March 2017, so this was a while ago, I'm sure some things have changed since then!