Kone Polaris/Destination Modded Traction Elevators - Embassy Suites Downtown (Knoxville, TN)

9 months ago
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This is my first Kone DD and I was excited to finally experience one! This modded some Otis's from the Circa 1970's when it used to be an office building. During the conversion to Embassy Suite, they were modded by Kone. I'm not sure if this is truly a Polaris, as this was modded around the time Polaris turned into the pathetically named "Destination" DD system that Kone uses now. Whether this is Polaris or Destination doesn't really matter, as these are some cool mods that run well and have nice cabs. My only complaint is that they should've used a Full Panel COP and not a "Slap On" Style COP as it sticks out like a sore thumb. The LCD Screen is also kind of dumb looking. Other than that, this is a neat mod, though I would've loved to see what these were before.

Prior Elevator Brand: Otis
Modded By: Kone
Prior Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Current Elevator Model (if identifiable): ReVolution
Destination Dispatch System: Polaris/Destination
Elevator Type: Traction
Number of Elevators: 3
Floors Served: 16
Installed: 1975?
Modded In: 2018/2019
Current Controller: NA
Capacity: 3000 lbs
Speed: 500 FPM

Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Otis Black Button/Lexan
Floor Indicator: Otis Analog???
Directional Lanterns: Otis???
Chimes/Bells: Otis Mechanical Bell???

Modded Fixtures:
DD Screen: Kone Polaris
Buttons: Kone KSS 570
Floor Indicator: Kone LCD
Floor Annunciator: Kone
Chimes/Bells: Kone KSS 570

Recorded: October 24th, 2023
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy Note20
Chime Sampled by yours truly and edited on Audacity
Video Edited on Clipchamp

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