Operator’s Manual

YOUR ELEVATOR HAS:

Manufacturing No.: Year :

 FOREWORD

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety
standards. This manual is intended to provide advice and instructions to the
operator and qualified service personnel so that he can carry out the required
service and maintenance on the product.

This manual shall always be available in the Elevator cage.

Potential risk for user or equipment are indicated in the following way, in this
book:

WARNING ! Information with these symbols and

headings indicates the possibility ofpersonal injury.

IMPORTANT: Information with these headings indicate the possibility of

damage to the equipment.

Photographs and drawings are illustrative only and do not necessarily show the design of the
products on the market at any given point in time. The products must be used in conformity with
applicable practice and safety regulations. Specifications of the products and equipment
presented herein are subject to change without notice.
CONTENTS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

ELECTRIC TROUBLESHOOTING
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Instruction for use

Operating instructions
If the hoist does not start
If the hoist suddenly
stops
Manual cranking
Instructions for use

Instructions to the user/operator on how the equipment is to be handled are presented

below. These instructions will also be found on a plate in the lift car.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Prior to use of this Elevator perform daily safety procedures below,
as well as any required maintenance and lubrication, specified in
the Operator's Manual.

1. Check that all emergency stop switches and the final limit
switch are working.
Make test runs with each one of the switches in "Off"
position.
2. Check all electrical interlocks by making test runs with:
a) Ground enclosure door open. d) With car trap door open.
b) Cage entrance door open.
c) Cage exit door open. e) Each landing door open.
The Elevator must not start. Be sure to check only one switch
at a time.
3. Check all mechanical interlocks by making test run and at the
same time try to open the doors.
Car and landing doors must remain locked until the cage
stops at the landing.
4. Check the condition and function of all spring on all cable
guides.
5. Check function of limit switches by making test runs. Also check
fastening of all limit cams.
6. In case of storms, tornados, hurricanes or earthquakes, all vital
parts of the Elevator must be inspected and tested by an expert
or authorized local inspector prior to use of the Elevator.
7. Elevator installed outdoors must not be used when wind
velocities exceed 20 m/sec (44 mph).
8. At the risk of icing, the Elevator should be parked at the ground
landing at the end of the work, if the mast and Elevator cable
are covered with ice, be sure to remove the before using the
Elevator again.
9. The Elevator must not be used as a cable ladder or for
installation of light fitting or other equipment that is not part of
the Elevator equipment.

Note that the user/operator is responsible for ensuring that the daily "Safety Inspection" has
been carried out BEFORE the lift is put into service.
 Operating instructions

Control equipment with pushbuttons

1. Visually check that the hoist way is free from any obstacles.
Keep this constantly under observation.

2. Switch on the main ON/OFF switch at the ground landing.

3. Make sure that the maximum permissible load, according

to the information on the load plates in the lift, is not
exceeded.

4. Close the landing doors and the lift car doors fully.

5. Depress the button with the symbol for the desired

direction of travel. The lift will now start.

6. Depress the "STOP" button at the desired landing. The lift

will stop.

At top and bottom landings the lift car will stop automatically
due to the limit cams in the mast.

Stop next landing equipment

If the lift is provided with "stop next landing equipment",
depress the button with the symbol for this function just before
you have reached the desired landing. The lift car will then stop
automatically at the level at the landing.

Automatic floor call system

If an "automatic floor call system" is provided with one button
for each landing, the button for required landing is pushed. The
lift car then automatically stops at selected landing.

When carrying out service and inspection work

When it is necessary to operate the lift from the car roof, in
order to carry out service and inspection work, the switch in
the electric panel in the lift car shall be set in the "1" position.
The switch then breaks the self holding function of the "Up"
and "Down" buttons and the landing control circuits. This
means that the lift will stop as soon as the pushbutton is
0 = Normal released and that the lift can only be operated from the lift car.
1 = Inspection
If the hoist does not start - check:

that the main ON/OFF switch at the ground landing is in the "ON"
position and that the lift is supplied with electric power.

that no "Emergency Stop Button" is in the depressed position.

that the final limit switch on the machinery or safety plate is in the
"ON" position. If the final limit switch is activated

see heading "Manual cranking".

that the roof trapdoor and car doors are fully closed.

that all the landing doors are fully closed.

that the "Normal/Inspection" switch in the electric

cabinet in the car is in the "Normal" position .

that no circuit breaker for control power has tripped out.

If the lift still does not start, see the instructions in the section
"Electric troubleshooting ",

If the hoist suddenly stops

If the lift has stopped between landings due to a power failure or any
electric failure, such as blown fuses, tripped motor, overload
protector, etc., it can be manually lowered to the next lower landing
for unloading.

Only slide the lift short distances at very low speed in order not to
exceed the normal operating speed of the lift. If excess speed occurs,
the lift's safety device will automatically trip and stop the lift. The
safety device must then be reset before the lift can slide again.
Sliding

1. First check applicable items on previous page.

2. Switch off the main ON/OFF switch on the electrical panel.

3. Lift the brake lifter on the motor (motors) to allow the car
to slide down to the next landing.

IMPORTANT: Only slide short distances with maximum 1/3 of

normal operating speed.
Stop at least 1 minute every 20 meters (65 ft) so that the
brake has time to cool down.
When the brake becomes overheated it becomes damaged
leading to a deterioration of the brake function.

4. If sliding of the car is not possible - stay in the car and call
for assistance.

WARNING! Do not leave the car - wait for qualified

assistance.

Centrifugal brake

The lift can be provided with a centrifugal brake to prevent

accidental tripping of the safety device when going down by
gravity.
The motor brake can be released mechanically by a lever in the
car to allow the car to move down. When doing so, the
centrifugal brake keeps the preset speed which is lower than
the tripping speed.
The centrifugal brake tends to become overheated when
descending long distances by gravity - stop therefore at least I
minute every 50 m (165 ft) and let the brake cool down.
Manual cranking
If, due to heavy load and poor brake function, the lift has been driven
against the final limit cam at the bottom landing so that the power to
the driving unit has been cut off, the car can be cranked
back manually to the normal landing level.

Motor brakes should be checked by trained/authorized service

personnel, before the lift is put back into service.

Cranking electrically
To be carried out by trained service personnel.

WARNING! The power must always be cut off by means of the main
switch on the electric panel on the lift car and the final limit switch on
the machinery plate, before cranking may be carried out.

1. Remove the inspection cover on the intermediate flange of the

brake motor which is most easily accessible, when there are
several brake motors.

2. If there is more than one brake motor, lift the brake lifter on the
other brake motors and insert the wedge so that the brake or
brakes is/are released.

IMPORTANT: Use no more than moderate force when inserting the

wedge. If excessive force is used when inserting the wedge, the effect
may be the opposite due to overturning the magnet housing and
locking the brake disc.

3. Insert the lever from the lift tool kit, in the highest accessible hole
on the coupling inside the intermediate flange.

4. Pull the lever downwards and lift the motor brake at the same
time. The lift car will move upwards.

Reapply the brake between each turn of the crank.

Note that cranking can be carried out against one applied
brake if the lift car is unloaded.

WARNING! Replace the inspection cover and remove the

wedge/wedges when the cranking is finished.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Service and Maintenance

Adjustment and wear limits
Drop test
Lubricating diagram
Service and maintenance
In order to avoid unnecessary breakdowns, those responsible for the
service and maintenance of this equipment must regularly ensure that
all scheduled maintenance work according to the maintenance
programme below is carried out at the recommended intervals.

Adjustments and replacement as a result of checks, must be carried

out by trained/authorized service personnel.

Only ALIKRAFT Genuine Spare Parts must be used.

WARNING! Before carrying out any service work, the

"Normal/Inspection" switch in the electric panel on lift car must be
placed in the "Inspection" position.
When leaving the car without having completed the service work or to
carry out service, the final limit switch must be switched off, locked
and provided with a warning sign.

Service intervals
Intervals based on operating time shall be followed in the first
instance. If the lift is used only periodically the first applicable interval
to be reached shall be followed.

Checklists
Checklists, with room for notes on maintenance executed, will be
found at the end of this manual. Use them!

Service and maintenance schedule

See the appendix at the end of this manual for tightening torques.

Interval Part Instruction

40 operating 1 Sign plates/ Check that all signs are in position according to the spare parts
hours or at least Instruction manual, and that they are legible.
every 2nd month manuals
2 Safety device Check with the user/users if the safety device has been tripping
without cause or if noise can be heard from the device during
operation. For further details, see the instructions for checking wear
on the safety device under the heading "Adjustment and wear
limits“.

3 Worm gears Check the oil level and refill if necessary. Leaking seals must be
replaced by trained/authorized personnel.

4 Counter roller(s) Check that all screw joints are properly tightened.
at the rear of the
machinery plate
and safety hooks
and guide rollers
on the lift car
frame.
Interval Part Instruction
5 Attachment of Check that all screw joints are properly tightened.
machinery plate.

6 Electric motor Check that the car stops within acceptable limits.
brakes.

7 Brake pads Check the play between the electro-magnet armature and the
rotating brake disc according to instructions later in this chapter.
8 Lift cable(s) Check the cable for wear and to ensure that no kinks occur. Check
also the attachment of the cable in the cable support arm on the lift
car and the fixture in the lift mast - where a cable guiding device and
trolley is furnished.

9 Cable basket, Clean the cable basket. If the cable guide device is of a type for power
where applicable and control cables which has been taped together, check the tape
and, if necessary, reinforce it along the entire length of the cable.
10 Interlocks Check the function of all mechanical and electrical interlocks on all
landings and on the lift car.

11 Car roof and roof Clean car floor and roof.

12 Lubricating See the instructions in the "Lubrication Diagram".

Also check rack for possible damages, misalignment and attachment,
when lubricating.

120 operating 21 Lift mast Check visually that all screw joints of all racks and mast joints are
hours or at least properly tightened. Also check the screw joints for attaching the mast
every 6 months in the base frame.

22 Mast ties Check that all screw joints in all mast ties are properly tightened.
Also check attachment to structure.

23 Limit switches and Check attachment and function.

cams, and final
limit switch with
associated cams
24 Cable guides Check the cable guides with regard to attachment, function and
installation in the mast in relation to the cable support arm on the lift
car.
25 Cable trolley, Check that the cable trolley does not come in contact with the buffer
where applicable frame at the ground landing and that the trolley is parallel to the
mast tubes.
Check also the function, attachment and wear on the guide and cable
rollers and that the cable wheel on the trolley runs smoothly.

26 Base slab/pit Remove all debris, which may have fallen on/into the base (or pit).
27 Gates on lift car Check the function, attachment and wear on rollers. Check to ensure
and enclosures that rubber absorbers are in place.
28 Buffers for lift car Check that the buffers are in position and in proper condition.
29 Signal equipment Check the function of the control device, alarm signal, lighting,
and lighting automatic stop at landings.
30 Emergency Switch off the main ON/OFF switch in the lift car and check to ensure
lighting that the emergency light functions.
Switch on the main ON/OFF switch and check that the LED on the
battery charger is lighted.
Interval Part Instruction
31 Rack and pinion Check the wear on the rack and pinion according to the instructions
under the heading" Adjustment and wear limits".

32 Worm gear Check the wear according to the instructions under the heading"
Adjustment wear limits".
33 Enclosures Check that there is nothing in the vicinity of the landings which can
be used as a ladder or can reduce the correct height of the enclosure
in any way.
Point out any infringements and risks of injuries to the site incharge.
34 Scaffolding Check that the distance from the lift car to landings, scaffolding,
adjacent to lift balconies, windows or any other location where persons may find
themselves, are not less than regulations dictate.
Point out any infringements and risks of injuries to the site incharge.

35 Guide rollers Check wear and bearing play of the lift car guide rollers. Adjustment
and replacement, when required must be carried out by
trained/authorized service personnel.
36 Safety device Test the safety device according to the instructions under the
heading "Drop test".

37 Centrifugal brake Check that the sliding speed does not exceed the normal operating
speed with more than 15% by using a tachometer. Also check the
brake linings. Change linings when they are worn down to 3 mm
(.12").

38 Electric motor(s) If necessary, clean the cooling flanges of the electric motor(s).
39 Lubricating See the instructions in the "Lubrication Diagram".
40 Contactors Check the condition of the contact points in the contactors.
1000 operating 50 Shaft couplings Check any play in the coupling between the motor and the worm
hours or at least gear with the aid of the cranking lever. If play occurs, service must be
once a year carried out by trained/authorized personnel.
51 Electric wiring Check all wires, sealing glands and connections.

52 Motor overload Check that the motor overload protector is set with the rated current
protector on the data plate for the electric motor.

53 Deformations/ Inspect the equipment visually in its entirety for

mechanical deformation/mechanical damage to mast tubes, diagonal ties in the
damage mast sections, mast ties, doors, protective rails, floors, etc.
This inspection and any actions which may be necessary after the
inspection must be performed by trained/authorized service
personnel.
54 Corrosion, Inspect the equipment in its entirety for corrosion and wear on load
damage and wear bearing and force-absorbing components with the aid of an ultrasonic
thickness measuring instrument. This inspection and any actions
which may need to be taken after the inspection must be performed
by trained/authorized service personnel.
A method for internal corrosion protection of the mast tubes is
available; please contact your ALIKRAFT representative.

55 Lift mast Check that all screw joints of all racks and mast joints are properly
tightened. Also check the screw joints for attaching the mast in the
base.
56 lubricating See the instructions in the "Lubrication diagram".
Adjustment and wear limits
Car stopping position

If the distance between actual stopping positions empty /fully loaded

car exceeds 110 mm (4.3 in.), the brakes must be checked by
trained/authorized service personnel.

Inspection of brake pads

Check with the aid of a feeler gauge.

Checking brake torque

WARNING! Before checking the brake torque, the power supply must
be switched off and locked.
At least one brake must be applied during the test.

If the machinery is of single motor design the hoist car must be

brought down to rest on the buffer springs before checking is allowed
to take place.

This test is carried out by means of using the cranking lever and a
spring balance.

Fit the lever according to corresponding figure.

Release the brake and turn the lever up and down to determine the
total cog play. Then turn the lever upwards, reapply the brake and fit
the spring balance.

Pull down and read value on the spring balance when the brake starts
to slide.

Electromagnetic disc brakes:

Shall have a torque of 150 Nm (132 lbf x ft) ~ 25 %.

If stated brake torques are not achieved call trained/authorized

service personnel.
Guide roller
Adjustment of guide rollers

Always adjust the rollers in pair, in other words the

corresponding rollers on both sides of the mast tubes shall be
adjusted at the same time.

Carry out the adjustment by freeing the fixing screw on the

roller and turning the eccentric shaft, which is provided with a
spanner grip, until the correct play is obtained. Then tighten
the fixing screw.

NOTE: The roller play shall always be adjusted with the lift car
empty (unloaded).

Wear limits
Measure with sliding calipers and radius template.

Dimensions New Roller Worm-out roller

(mm) (mm)
A Ø74 Min. Ø68
(Ø 2.91”) (Min. Ø2.68”)
B 75 3 Min. 72
(2.95 0.12”) (Min. 2.38”)
C R 40 Min. R38
(1.57”) (Min. 1.5”)
Max. R42
(Max. 1.65”)
Note that the roller might be asymmetrically worn.

Measure with sliding caliper.

Dimensions New Roller Worm-out roller

(mm) (mm)
D Ø76 Min. Ø72
(Ø 2.99”) (Min. Ø2.83”)
Note that the roller might be asymmetrically worn.
Pinion
Check the wear with the aid of sliding calipers.

Rack

Measure the wear with the ALIKRAFT rack gauge.

If the gauge reaches the bottom, the rack must be
replaced.

Alternative
Measure with a dia. 18 mm (.709") gauge rod and sliding
caliper.

Measure with a dia. 12.5 mm (.492”) gauge rod and sliding

caliper.
Control of cog in worm gear
WARNING: Before checking can be carried out the power supply must
be switched off and locked. At least one brake must be applied during
the test.
If the machinery is of single motor design the lift car must be brought
down to rest on the buffer springs before the control is allowed to be
carried out.

The cog play of the worm gear can be checked via the fan after
removing the fan cover and the pinion of the secondary shaft has been
locked to the rack on the lift mast.

1. Lock the pinion of the worm gear to the rack with a suitable wedge
made of e.g. wood.

2. Remove the fan cover.

3. Release the motor brake.

4. Measure the distance, at the measurement of the fan wheel,

which the fan wheel can be moved by hand.

5. Compare the result of the measurement with the value, that can
be found in the table below and which corresponds to 1 mm wear
of the cog profile which is the maximum allowable wear in the
transmission.

Gear Ratio Maximum allowable

cog play
A in mm

14 : 1 14

20.5 : 1 21

IMPORTANT! Remember to remove the wedge between the pinion

and the rack on the lift mast after the control has been carried out.
Measuring the radial play of the rotating shaft
on the safety device
1. Clamp a support (A) on the rack with the aid of a C- Clamp
about 1 mm (.039") above the safety device pinion.

2. Measure the play with a feeler gauge.

3. Lift the pinion with the aid of the cranking lever or some
other suitable instrument and measure
the play again:

Note that the pinion may not be turned but must remain in
precisely the same position during both measurements.

4. The difference between the two measured values is the

radial play in the safety device shaft.

5. If the radial play is greater than 0.3 mm (.012"), the safety

device must be replaced.

IMPORTANT! Test has to be done before lubrication.

Drop Test
To be carried out by trained service personnel.
A drop test must be carried out at every new installation. Thereafter a
drop test must be carried out at least every 6 months without load and
once a year with full load.

If the safety device begins to trip or if noise occurs in the safety device
during operation, the lift must be taken out of operation immediately and
the local ALIKRAFT representative be notified for action.

WARNING: No one is allowed in the lift car during a drop test. Before
starting a drop test, make sure that the brakes function properly according
to the instructions in the chapter titled:
"Service and Maintenance".

Electrically powered lifts

1. Set the "Normal/Inspection" switch in the electric panel in the lift car
into the "Inspection" position.

2. Connect the ALIKRAFT drop test cable to the terminal block marked
"Drop test" in the electric panel in the car.

3. Attach the cable to the car adjacent to the electric panel and lower the
pushbutton box to the bottom landing via the roof trap door. At the
same time, check that the cable is suspended in such a way that it
cannot be crushed or be obstructed when the drop test is carried out.

4. Load the car with full load. Switch on the main ON/OFF switch and run
the car from the ground level up about 10 meters (33 feet) by means
of the "I" button on the push button box on the testing cable.

5. Depress the button marked with an arrow symbol and maintain it in

the depressed position. This releases the motor brake(s) and the lift
car will drop until it reaches the tripping speed and the safety device is
actuated.
Release the pushbutton immediately if the safety device does not come
into function and stop the lift at least 3 meters (10 feet) above the ground
level. The brake(s) are applied when the pushbutton is released.
If so, start the test from item 4 again.

6. Run the car up to the next higher landing.

7. Remove the test cable and then try to start the car in the upward
direction.
The micro switch in the safety device shall, when the safety device has
been actuated, prevent the lift from starting when the test cable has been
removed. In other words, it must not be possible to start the lift.

8. Reset the safety device according to instructions later in this chapter.

9. Reset the "Normal/Inspection" switch in the electric panel
to the "Normal" position.

Note that if the lift is provided with centrifugal brake(s), the

weights in the centrifugal brake(s) must be blocked with a
blocking tool as illustrated, before the drop test can be carried
out.

Don't forget to remove the blocking tool(s) before taking the

lift into normal operation.

If you don't succeed with the drop test, contact nearest

ALIKRAFT representative.

Calculating the safety device stopping distance

The safety device stopping distance can be measured between

the end face of the safety device and the end of the indicating
pins - measure "L", see figure.

Multiply measure "L" with factor 188.5 for safety device.

IMPORTANT! The safety device must be exchanged if measure

"L" is more than 8 mm (.31 in.).
Resetting the safety device
If the safety device trips during normal operation, a careful
check must be made of the motor brake(s), transmissions,
pinion, rack and all guide and counter rollers by personnel
specially trained for this purpose, before the safety device
may be reset. The cause of the tripping must be
determined and rectified.

The safety device may be reset after a drop test, without

having to carry out the checks listed above.

Resetting
1. Switch off the final limit switch.

2. Unscrew the screws (1) and remove the cover (2).

3. Unscrew the screws (3).

4. Use the sleeve (5) and the cranking lever (4) to back off
the nut (7) until the end of the pin (6) is on a level with
the end surface of the safety device.

5. Install the screws (3) and the cover (2) with the screws
(1).

6. Remove the protective cover (9).

7. Tighten the screw (8) by hand as far as possible and

then a further 300 with aid of the sleeve and the
cranking lever (4) - in the direction indicated by the
arrow on the cover.

8. Reinstall the protective cover (9).

9. Switch on the final limit switch and run the cage about
20 cm (approx. 8 in.) upward on the lift mast to reset
the centrifugal weight of the safety device in the
neutral position.

10. Make a test run.

WARNING: From a safety point of view the safety device

must never be dismantled more than is necessary to reset
it as described above. For this reason the safety device is
sealed.
 Lubrication diagram
The oil in the worm gears shall be changed after the first 25 operating hours.

INTERVAL ITEM LUBRICATING POINT LUBRICANT VOLUME INSTRUCTIONS

40 1 Worm gear Servo 320 Check the oil level.

operating
hours or 2 Rack Grease Lubricate during
at least lowering and take
every 2 hoist out of operation
months for 2-3 hours to permit
the spray to congeal.
3 Safety device Grease Grease nipples.
4 Cable support arm Grease Grease slide surfaces.
Do not grease mast
tubes-the cable trolley
may get stuck.
120 8 Landing doors Grease Grease bearing and
operating slide surfaces.
hours or
9 Car doors. Gate Grease Grease slide surfaces.
at least
interlocks and ramps
every 6
months 10 Guide rollers on car Grease
11 Operating lever for SAE 10-30 Lubricate bearings and
motor brake and slide surfaces.
cable
Roof trapdoor and SAE 10-30
electric panel hinges

12 Final limit switch SAE 10-30

shaft bearing
1000 15 Worm gear Servo 320 1.5 Ltrs Change oil
operating
hours or
at least
every 12
months

The lubricating oil grades indicated above have been used when the equipment is delivered from
the factory. Only oil recommended by ALIKRAFT shall be used.

NOTE: If for some reason this is not possible, please contact ALIKRAFT or ALIKRAFT representative
for advice.
TROUBLESHOOTING

Electric troubleshooting
Tone frequency – Signal equipment
Electric troubleshooting
Advice concerning procedures for troubleshooting
All forms of troubleshooting require adapting the procedure to the function
and structure of the equipment in question and to other conditions which
may be local in nature. For example, the erection site, maintenance,
previous operational disturbances, etc.

The main principles for all forms of troubleshooting in electric systems are
presented below. Troubleshooting is carried out with the aid of a test lamp
or voltmeter. We recommend a voltmeter-preferably a universal
instrument - for rapid and reliable troubleshooting.

WARNING: Danger! High voltage. Work on the electric equipment in the

machinery may only be carried out by an authorized electrician or
authorized service personnel.

1. Use the circuit diagram. This diagram is located in the car. This shows
how the electric equipment should function, and how it is built and
connected.

I. Check that the stopping circuit is not broken, in other words that
thermal relays and phase failure relays have not been actuated and
that the limit switches for the safety device, roof trap doors etc. have
their contacts closed. Make sure that stop buttons, including buttons
on landings, are not in the depressed position. When the stopping
circuit is unbroken, the main contactor if any shall be in the "ON"
position.

ii. Check that the end position switches for "Up" and "Down" respectively
function as intended.

2. Connect the voltmeter/test lamp between the zero terminals and the
terminal as indicated on the circuit diagram, and check that power is
supplied where it should be supplied. Go through each terminal, one by
one, and work methodically so that the circuits which function correctly
can be eliminated and the fault can be localized.

3. Begin at the bottom landing by checking that power is supplied on all

three phases of the incoming main voltage.

4. Check that the outgoing lift cable receives power when the main switch
is switched on.

5. Now begin troubleshooting in the lift car by checking that the power
reaches the car.

6. Check in the equipment panel to ensure that power occurs on all three
phases of the incoming cable from the ground landing.

7. Check that the "Up" and "Down" pulses from the push buttons and
control devices reaches the electric panel in the car in the intended
manner.
8. Make a trial run and check that the coil on the relevant contactor (Up, Down) receives power
and that it is actuated.

Check also that the brake contactor is actuated and that the brake coil is energized so that the brake
releases.

9. If the fault does not occur in the lift operating system but in its lighting or signal system, carry
out fault-tracing in a manner similar to that described above, in other words check the circuits
methodically one by one until you have narrowed down the fault and localized it.

Experience shows that certain fault causes have symptoms which, in turn, may indicate the cause
and the probable location of the fault:

Example
Symptom Probable cause Probable Fault location
a) Control fuses blow Short-circuit, equipment Damaged control cable, damaged
immediately. grounded pushbutton, limit switch etc.
located "outside", usually on
landing.
b) Fuse blows after a short Equipment partially Damp or water in limit switch,
time. grounded, overload. connection box, door lock, etc due
to damaged electric installation.
Improperly connected new
equipment.
c) Lift stops or cannot be Limit switch in stopping Stop pushbutton depressed, door
started. circuit has tripped/been open, thermal relay actuated due
actuated, blown fuse. to overload or careless operation,
open trapdoor,
* switch in safety device actuated,
power failure from supplying
network. See also a) and b) above.
d) Lift does not come when Broken stopping circuit. Door not fully closed, emergency
called for. stop button depressed.
e) Lift stops and can be Switch actuated in the Door switch too close to the cam.
restarted, but then stops stopping circuit.
again.
* The switch is set at the factory and may not be adjusted.