by Zack McCain
References to acceptance and periodic tests of elevators have been updated to A17.1 2007 edition requirements.
An in-depth guide, designed for the service technician, covering elevator maintenance programs and practices as related to electric and hydraulic elevators. Also covers, escalators and moving walks. This publicaton is a comprehensive "how-to" guide that can be used for training classes or home study. In addition to technical material, the manual presents topics such as: Public Relations, Maintenance Safety, Maintenance Control and Trouble Shooting.
Table of Contents
General Maintenance Program
1.1 Maintenance Safety
1.2 Public Relations
1.3 Maintenance Control
General Maintenance Practices
2.1 Lubrication
2.2 Bolting Practice
2.3 Elevator Rope
2.4 Wiring Diagrams
2.5 Belts and Chains
Electric Elevators
3.1 Machine Room
3.2 Hoistway and Car Top
3.3 Pit and Bottom Car
3.4 In Car and Outside Hoistway
Hydraulic Elevators4.1 Machine Room
4.2 Hoistway and Carp Top
4.3 Pit and Bottom Car
4.4 Inside Car
Escalators
5.1 General and Safety
5.2 Exterior Maintenance
5.3 Interior Maintenance
Also available! The Maintenance Field Handbook is a companion to the Maintenance Manual designed for the service mechanic to take into the field. Click here for details.