Savaria Zenith: commercial strength in a home elevator
Based on Savaria's commercial Orion elevator, the Zenith uses a counterweighted traction drive for the smoothest, quietest ride of any home elevator we install. 1,400 lb, 60 feet of travel, six stops, and no machine room.
At a glance
| Capacity | Up to 1,400 lb, code permitting |
|---|---|
| Stops | Up to 6 |
| Travel | Up to 60 ft |
| Speed | 40 ft per minute |
| Drive | Geared traction with counterweight, 1:1 sheave |
| Pit | 10 in minimum |
| Overhead | 108 in minimum |
| Power | 208V three-phase or 240V single-phase |
| Machine room | Not required; components fit a small closet |
| Entry | Same-side, straight-through, or 90 degree |
| Safety | Slack-cable device, battery lowering, emergency stop and light, door interlocks |
| Warranty | 36 months parts, plus our 1 year service warranty |
What stands out
Quietest ride we install
A traction drive with a counterweight moves the cab with far less motor effort than a chain or hydraulic unit. Start, travel, and stop are nearly silent.
Heavy capacity
1,400 lb handles a power wheelchair with an attendant, or furniture and groceries, with margin to spare.
No machine room
Like the Eclipse, the drive components fit a closet. Unlike a hydraulic, there is no pump unit or oil.
Modular T-rail
Stable guide rails make for a steady ride and straightforward service.
Same finish options as the Eclipse
Hardwood, melamine, luxury MDF, lighting, fixtures, gates, and flush doors from the same catalog.
Energy-aware
Automatic cab lighting and a drive that uses the counterweight rather than fighting gravity.
Savaria Zenith
When the Zenith is the right call
Choose the Zenith when ride quality and capacity matter most: a power chair user who rides many times a day, a tall house with long travel, or a homeowner who simply wants the elevator to feel like a good commercial one. It needs a 10 inch pit and 108 inches of overhead, slightly more than the Eclipse, and heavier electrical service. For most two or three stop homes the Eclipse is the more economical choice; we will tell you which fits.
Questions we hear every week
How is the Zenith different from the Eclipse?
Drive and capacity. The Eclipse uses a geared chain drive rated 950 lb; the Zenith uses a counterweighted traction drive rated 1,400 lb and travels up to 60 ft. The Zenith is quieter and needs a bit more pit and overhead.
Does it need a machine room?
No. Components fit in a small closet near the hoistway.
What power does it need?
208V three-phase or 240V single-phase, on a dedicated circuit. Most homes use the single-phase option.
Recent work near you
Every photo here is one of our own installations. No stock images, no staged showrooms.
Ready to talk it through?
Call and you will reach a person who installs these for a living. Or request a free in-home consultation and we will come to you, measure, and give you a written price with no pressure.