Specifications include, but are not limited to: Weekly • Perform general inspection of machinery, sheaves, worm and gear motor, brake, selector of floor controllers (when used). Lubricate as required. • Empty drip pans, discard oil in an approved manner and check reservoir oil level. • Observe brake operation and adjust or repair if required. • Inspect and lubricate machinery, contacts, linkage and gearing. • Clean and inspect brushes and commutator, perform needed repairs. • Clean and inspect controllers, selectors, relays, connectors, contacts, etc. • Ride car and observe operation of doors, leveling, re-opening devices, push buttons, lights, etc. • If rails are lubricated, check conditions and lubrication Service lubricators. • Replace all burned out lamps in elevator, escalator, chairlift and platform lift cars, machine room, pit, hall lanterns, etc. • Remove litter, dust, oil, etc. from all machine room equipment. • Clean trash from pit and empty drip pans. • Check condition of car switch handle, replace emergency release glass if required. • Check governor and tape tension sheave lubrication. Replacements for burned out lamps in all lanterns, push buttons, car and corridor position indicators, director stations, “this car up” signs and other signal fixtures shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor. Replacement for burned out lamps in elevator cars, machine rooms and pits shall be supplied by the facility and installed by the Contractor. Monthly • Observe operation of elevator, escalator, chairlift and platform lift throughout its full range of all floors it serves to test controls, safety devices, leveling, relieving and other devices. • Check door operation, clean, lubricate and adjust brakes, checks linkages, gears, wiring motors, check keys, set screw, contacts, chains, cams and door closer. • Check selector. Clean, adjust and lubricate brushes, dashpots, traveling cables, chain, pawl magnets, wiring, contracts, relays, tape drive and broken tape switch. • Check car. Clean, adjust and lubricate car door and gate tracks, pivots, hangers, car grill, side and top exits. Inspect interior of cab. Test telephone or intercommunication system, normal and emergency lights, fan, emergency call system or alarm, car station. Make needed repairs. • Visually inspect controller, contacts and relays. Check adjustment and replace contacts as required. • Observe operation of signal dispatching system. Inspect compensating hitches, buffers, rope clamps, slack cable switch, couplings, keyways and pulleys. Check load weighting device and dispatching time settings. Clean, adjust and lubricate as necessary. • Check oil level in car and counterweight oil buffers and add oil as required. • Check brushes and commentators. Inspect commentators for finish, grooving, eccentricity and mica level. If required, clean, turn or refinish commutator to provide proper commutation. Inspect brushes for tension seating and wear, replace or adjust as required. • Check and adjust: 1. Car ventilation system. 2. Car position indicators. 3. Direction stations. 4. Hall and car buttons. 5. Hall lanterns. • For lifts and platform lifts, perform regular inspections to address the following: ride access by passengers, maintenance and operational staff, safety during the ride, fundamental mechanical and electrical safety, fire safety and noise. • For lifts and platform lifts, perform the following inspection activities: commissioning inspection including load test runs, formal pre-season inspection, daily and perioding maintenance inspections, annual inspection, periodic major inspection of critical components, designer and manufacturer stipulated inspections, and ancillary equipment inspections. For chairlifts and platform lifts, inspect the platform and control panel, lock bolts for tightness, the foot switch for proper operation, switches which should be in neutral, signs and labels and instructions for legibility, safety latches, toe boards, railings and guards to ensure they are in good condition and working properly.
