A lift is a system permanently installed that serves for vertical transport of persons or goods . Lift installation team usually has 3 or 4 members: installation mechanic,electrician,the person in charge of installation who consults with; cranemen, scaffolders, carpenters and masons.
The team requires to get familiar with:
- Construction layout drawing of the building
- Structural diagram of the elevator hoistway
- Layout drawing of the elevator hoistway
- Drawings of related embedded parts and preformed holes
- Layout plan of the machine room.
Lift Installation processes
- Scaffolding
Scaffolding is a required item of preparation for lift installation. The quality of scaffolding has a major influence on the safety of the installation personnel and the progress of lift installation. - Fabricating template holders
Materials used for fabricating template holders include wood and profiled steel.Profiled steel is usually used for high-rise elevators. Wood is the most frequently used material for the time being.
- Erecting template holders
Template holders are usually fixed in the hoist way 500mm below the floor of the machine room. If there is no machine room or there is only a small machine room, the template holders are fixed in the hoistway 250mm below the top plate of the hoistway. - Installation of rail supports
Check the ring beams or embedded steel plates of the hoistway
Check the positions and exterior dimensions of the ring beams of the hoistway and embedded steel plates of the brackets according to the Vertical Elevator Hoistway Drawing.
- Installation of landing doors
- Installation of hoisting machine
- Installation of buffers
A hydraulic buffer is usually used. The buffers are usually selected according to the rated speed. - Installation of car frame and safety gears
The car is usually assembled on the top terminal landing because the top terminal landing is closest to the machine room and thus convenient for lifting the parts and checking dimensions of the machine room. - Installation of hoisting ropes
When the car is in the leveling position of the highest floor (the raised height of the car shall be taken into consideration), the counterweight is at the bottom floor, and the distance from its counterweight ram to the buffer in the pit is S, use a 2.5mm2 electric wire to measure the working length needed for the steel wire rope and allow for 500mm margin at each end. - Installation of car
- Installation of door operator
- Installation of speed governor
- Installation of infrared multi-beam screen
This device will be assembled if the user chooses this option. - Installation of control cabinet
- Installation of cable system
The cable system mainly comprises: flat-shaped hoistway trailing cables,
round-shaped prefabricated hoistway cables, and other branch cables - Installation of signal system
The signal system mainly involves:
1. Installation of terminal landing switches, travel limit switches, and final limit cams
2. Installation of magnetic screens and magnetic switches - Installation and connection of rotary encoder:
The rotary encoder is an important device for detecting speed feedback in the elevator
control system. The quality of its installation has a direct influence on the system performance. - Wiring and earthing
Volkslift East Africa’s engineers, technicians, and project managers possess a high level of education, resources and technical support for lift installation. (more…)
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Elevator safety means everything to us. In our plants, at job sites and through promoting safety in the community, we work hard to ensure that every passenger’s trip is safe and smooth. You can help by following these safety tips every time you ride.
Elevator safety tips
When approaching elevators, follow these guidelines.
- Know your destination. Push the elevator call button once for the direction you want to go.
- Look or listen for the signal announcing your car’s arrival.
- Stand aside for exiting passengers. Wait for the next car if the arriving elevator is full.
- Don’t try to stop closing doors with anything, including hands, feet, canes, etc. Wait for the next elevator.
- Take the stairs if there is a fire or other situation that could lead to a disruption in electrical service.
When entering and exiting elevators, follow these guidelines.
- Enter and exit carefully. Passengers nearest the doors should move first.
- Once on board, quickly press the button for your floor, and move to the back of the car to make room for other passengers.
- Hold children and pets firmly.
- Stand clear of the doors, keeping clothes and carry-ons away from the opening.
- Push and hold the DOOR OPEN button if doors need to be held open, or ask someone to push the button for you.
When riding on elevators, follow these guidelines.
- Stand back from the doors.
- Hold the handrail, if available.
- Pay attention to the floor indicators and be prepared to exit at your destination.
- If the doors do not open when the elevator stops, push the DOOR OPEN button. If the doors still don’t open, ring the ALARM button and/or use the telephone or intercom. Wait until qualified people can assist you.
Protect yourself if the elevator should stop between floors.
- Push or pull the ALARM button to call for assistance.
- Phone for help, if a phone is available. An intercom or hands-free phone may be available. Follow the instructions for their use.
- Do not force open the elevator doors. Do not attempt to leave the elevator.
- Be patient—help is on the way. You are safe and there is plenty of air. So relax and wait for help.