Maintenance
When a new elevator is installed, the prospect is that it lasts a durable term. Mostly, it does. But as it ages, the codes that govern lift maintenance change, sometimes dramatically. One is licensing requirements for lift technicians, another is updated safety standards. These requirements vary widely based on local laws and standards. Manufacturers provide maintenance contracts, and technicians can work across different elevator brands. Large contractors or in-house teams also ensure preparation and training.
Beecon Elevators routine service program for high traffic lifts includes:
A) Bi-weekly inspection services
1. For checking acceleration, deceleration and riding comfort.
2. For checking leveling accuracy and brake function.
3. For checking door switches.
4. For checking safety switches on cage.
5. For checking safety switches on hoist way and machine room.
6. For checking weighing device functioning.
7. For checking relays and contacts.
8. For checking traction gear oils.
9. For checking motor for abnormal temperatures.
B) Monthly inspection service (in addition to bi-weekly service):
1. For oiling and greasing car guide rails and lubricators.
2. For oiling and greasing counterweight guide rails.
3. For oiling and greasing other mechanical units if applicable.
4. For cleaning traction gear.
5. For cleaning motor.
6. For cleaning brakes.
7. For cleaning ropes if necessary.
8. For cleaning door operated with retracting cam.
9. For cleaning pulleys.
10. For checking hall buttons and indicator function.
C) Bi-Monthly inspection service (in addition to monthly and bi-weekly service):
1. For cleaning guide rails and beams.
2. For cleaning door hangers and rails.
3. For inspecting door guide shoes.
4. For cleaning door switches and limit switches.
5. For checking traveling cable.
6. For cleaning the safety gear.
D) Half-Yearly inspection service (in addition to aforementioned services):
1. For cleaning controller interior with vacuum cleaner or blower.
2. For cleaning electrical motor interior.
3. For checking traction ropes for damage or elongation.
4. For checking the oil buffers.
5. To check hall push buttons and indicator functions.
6. To check operation of the safety gear.
7. To check compensation chains and ropes.
8. To check bearings of door motor.
9. To check final limit switches.