Instruction Manual - Part III - Maintenance

ELFO LIFTING PLATFORM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL – Part III - MAINTENANCE

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ELFO LIFTING PLATFORM Date 08/06/2022
INSTRUCTION MANUAL – Part III - MAINTENANCE Edition: 01 - (00)
INDEX
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 3
2 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 General warnings for the Maintenance Company ................................................................ 5
2.3 Special warnings for the maintenance technician ................................................................ 6
2.3.1 Maintenance activities in the machine area .................................................................. 7
2.3.2 Maintenance activity in the hoistway ............................................................................ 7
2.3.3 Maintenance operations .............................................................................................. 12
2.3.4 Inspection maneuver ................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Maintenance completed ..................................................................................................... 14
3 Operational guidelines for periodic maintenance ............................................................... 14
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1 Introduction
This manual is for the personnel operating the system (hereinafter referred to as ELFO XL). We
advise to read it carefully paying particular attention to the paragraphs regarding warnings and use
modalities. This manual is divided in three parts and describes the conditions for the use, the
assembly and the maintenance of the machine supplied in standard configuration. Descriptive
information will be integrated for systems with features other than those provided for in this
manual.
The important aspects concerning safety and prevention are marked in the manual using the
following symbols:
Danger: this symbol warns of the presence of the serious risk of accidents to people.
It must always be observed.
Warning: this symbol indicates the presence of warnings, which, if not observed, can
cause injury to people or considerable damage to things. It must always be observed.
Caution: this symbol indicates important information and instructions for the use and
adjustment of the components. Failure to observe these instructions can cause
damage or be dangerous.
This manual is considered an integral part of the machine to which it is enclosed; it must always be
available and duly stored for future references.
E.P. Elevatori Premontati s.r.l.

Via della Pavoncella, 12
56019 Vecchiano (PI)
This manual was drafted in compliance with paragraph 1.7.4 of Attachment I of the Directive
2006/42/EC. This instruction manual and all documents provided are exclusive property of E.P
Elevatori Premontati s.r.l. Company. Its complete and/or partial reproduction of any kind (including
recording and photocopying) is strictly prohibited without written authorisation by the E.P. Elevatori
Premontati s.r.l. Company.
This document may be modified without any notice.
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2 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Introduction
All the maintenance operations on ELFO Lifting Platform must be carried out by
authorised and qualified technical personnel of specialized Maintenance
Company, according to current legislation.
Maintenance includes all the operations necessary to ensure correct and safe operation of the
platform after installation is complete. Maintenance also includes rescuing passengers and making
adjustments, including repairing and replacing broken or worn components.
In particular, in addition to the normal cleaning and lubrication operations of the parts, the
maintenance technician must periodically provide, according to the needs of the system and the
additional prescriptions imposed by the laws in force at national level, to:
· check that the safety devices (not actuated in normal conditions) are always in working
condition
· check the regular operation of mechanical and electrical devices and, in particular the
regular functioning of landing doors and locks
· check the state of conservation of the hoist ropes
· check the insulation of the electrical system and the efficiency of the equipotential
connections
Generally, for the purposes of this document, in maintenance operations are not
included:
· the replacement of main components such as the car, the control panel,
etc., or safety components such as safety gear, etc. even if the
characteristics of the new component are identical to those of the
original
· replacement or modernization of the system including changes to its
performance characteristics
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2.2 General warnings for the Maintenance Company
The ELFO lifting platform is designed to meet the health and safety requirements
of the 2006/42 EC Machinery Directive. The risk analysis proposed by EP cannot
be absolute: each specialized Maintenance Company must therefore make its
own risk analysis according to the objective reality in which it operates and the
information received from the owner of the system.
The Maintenance Company must inform the owner of the system about any
activities to be carried out according to the risk analysis evaluated
The risk analysis must be reviewed and integrated when changes are made with
respect to the time of installation completion; maintenance instructions must be
updated to take account of these changes
A maintenance plan must be prepared that includes periodic interventions

according to the specific technical characteristics and use of the system
The results of the visits carried out both for preventive maintenance and in
occasion of system failures must be recorded in a special booklet made available
at the request of the system owner
All maintenance operations must be carried out by appropriately trained and

qualified personnel, qualified for knowledge and practical experience and
provided with the necessary instructions to allow the required operations to be
carried out safely.
If the maintenance technician detects a danger in progress, he must suspend the

service of the platform until the system has been repaired providing to inform
the owner.
The maintenance technician must promptly promote the repair or replacement

of broken or worn parts.
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2.3 Special warnings for the maintenance technician

The following are the most important warnings that must always be respected during the
maintenance operations on the ELFO platform. In following chapters these warnings will be
considered known and no longer repeated.
· All maintenance operations and all workers involved in maintenance or repair

work must scrupulously follow the criteria indicated in the accident
prevention and safety regulations. Failure to observe safety regulations or
lack of attention can lead to serious accidents.
· Use appropriate personal protective equipment according to the activities to
be carried out; in particular:
Protective clothing Safety harness
Safety footwear Protective helmet
Gloves
The use of personal protective equipment must under no circumstances generate

other hazards
· In the event that, during maintenance operations, it is necessary to exclude
the operation of a safety device, it is always necessary to put oneself in such
a condition that failure of the device does not cause a dangerous situation.
· Solutions must always be provided that prevent access to the work areas by
personnel not involved in the activities in progress. In particular, before
performing any work on the system, place an "Out of Service" signal on the
landing doors of each floor.
· The ELFO lifting platform is a hydraulic-driven machine. All precautions must
be taken to contain the dangers deriving from operations carried out on
pressurized circuits. Before opening any part of the hydraulic circuit, it is
always necessary to bring the oil pressure to zero and make sure that
uncontrolled movement of the car and piston is prevented.
· In the event that you work inside the hoistway below the car, it is necessary
to block the platform with an appropriate support able to prevent any
accidental movement of the car (for example, activating the safety gear
device).
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· The roof of the lift platform car is not walkable. All routine maintenance
operations must be carried out from inside the car.
· If more than one person works on the platform at the same time, an
appropriate system of communication must be provided between these
persons.
2.3.1 Maintenance activities in the machine area
Arrange definition and protection barriers for the work area (space of at least 70
cm in front of the control panel and power unit) and ensure non-unauthorised
personnel cannot access the machinery area.
Open the control panel, keeping in mind that there are high voltage devices
inside.
The main power switch must be able to be locked in the open position to
prevent unintended operation
2.3.2 Maintenance activity in the hoistway
The emergency unblocking key must always be used to access the hoistway
through the floor doors and not the movement of the car with the doors open
Before accessing the lift hoistway, ensure the floor door blocking devices operate
efficiently.
Before accessing the lift hoistway, identify a safe exit from the hoistway itself. Pay
particular attention to the fact that the landing doors cannot close behind the
operator.
The landing doors absolutely must not remain open longer than necessary. In the
event that the doors must remain open due to technical requirements, the
hoistway must be protected using the special regulatory parapet.
Always make sure you have adequate lighting for every job.
There are extremely reduced safety spaces at the ends of the hoistway.
Danger of crushing, shearing and falling are always present for activities in the
hoistway area.
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Before entering in the pit of the platform with assembled frame, it is obligatory to
bring the false pit device in safety condition and ensure the control electric devices
operate correctly; in particular, in order to access the pit, it is necessary:
Lift Platform with WF and A05 frame model
a) Bring the system off the floor at a height that provides access to the pit.
b) Using the emergency key, open the door of the lowest floor.
c) The alarm must sound until the false pit device is in safety position.
d) Before access the hoistway, position the false pit device in safety position
(Figure 3) using, from outside the hoistway, the provided device (Figure 1)
supplied with the system and that has to be positioned inside the hoistway
(Figure 2).
e) Close the landing door
f) Call the lift downwards: the platform must not move
g) Call the lift upwards: the platform must move normally
Ø Refer to the paragraphs concerning the control board shown in the Electrical
Annex and relating to error messages on the display
h) open the landing door, activate the STOP button located near the entrance
and access the pit
Figure 1
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Figure 2
Figure 3
At the end of pit operations:
a) exit the hoistway

b) Restore the false pit original position using the appropriate device (Figure 4)
c) reset the STOP button position (if present)
d) carefully close the landing door.
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Figure 4
The ELFO lifting platform is designed to guarantee a minimum space of 300 mm

above the level of the car roof so as to contain the danger of crushing. In the case
where the state of the places does not allow to guarantee this space, a mechanical
device with manual operation is foreseen to prevent uncontrolled movements of
the car in the direction of ascent.
WF and A05 frame model
The device consists of a mechanical block mounted on one of the frame uprights.
The device is accessible from inside the car once removed the roof. To operate the
device, it is necessary to loosen the two upper nuts so that the threaded bar
operates the safety gear by gravity. To disconnect the device, it is necessary to raise
the threaded bar to bring it back to its initial position and tighten the nuts.
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Nuts for
device
activation
Nuts for
device
activation
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2.3.3 Maintenance operations
All maintenance operations must be performed with machine stopped and

motive power disconnected. If this is not possible due to technical requirements,
additional measures and precautions must be implemented to ensure the safety
both of the workers as well as of other people. Specifically, it is necessary always
to ensure that no one can operate the system or restore voltage intervening on
the main line switch.
The use of permanent jumpers that disconnect the floor door locks or the safety
contacts on the machine is strictly prohibited.
It is strictly forbidden to move the platform by acting directly on the travel

contactors on the control panel
At the end of each operation, exclude the jumpers used and restore the system
conditions
Ordinary maintenance operations involving the inspection of components in the

hoistway must be carried out from inside the car using the machine with the
appropriate inspection maneuver
Most platform components (overtravel contact, manoeuvre

electric system, magnets unit, safety catch device, piston, cables
connection, etc.) can be reached from inside the car once the car
removable panel, piston side has been removed. The opening of
the panel is controlled by an electrical contact that prevents the
normal run of the system.
For the access to the pulley guided head, it is necessary to remove

the removable covering of the roof. The opening of the roof is
controlled by an electric contact that prevents system movement
both in normal and in inspection maneuvers.
2.3.4 Inspection maneuver
Before moving the machine with the inspection maneuver it is mandatory to

program the MAINTENANCE mode on the control board.
Ø Refer to the paragraphs concerning the control board shown in the

Electrical Annex
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Inspection operation
Before starting maintenance operations from inside the car it is necessary to
check the correct functioning of the electrical control devices of the removable
car panel and of the removable panel of the car roof as described in chap. 3.
To move the machine during maintenance operations, the car

push-button panel must be used once the fitted wall has been
removed. For movement in upward / downward direction it is
necessary to activate the maintenance button (M) at the same
time as the directional buttons (floor indicators).
Functional requirements
ü The opening of the car equipped wall (mechanical side wall) determines
the opening of an electrical safety contact which:
o excludes normal operation of the system

o excludes the electric levelling or re-levelling system
o does not exclude the automatic movement of the motorized doors
ü The controls of the inspection operating panel are of the maintained

action type; to activate the movement controls it is necessary to
simultaneously press the maintenance button and the floor indicator
button
ü The inspection maneuver is carried out in such a way that during the
journey the stop positions foreseen in the running of the system are not
exceeded.
ü While the car is moving during an inspection maneuver, platform
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operation remains under the control of the safety devices

ü The alarm button on the push-button panel maintains the functions
provided in the case of normal driving
ü The STOP button on the push-button panel maintains the functions
provided in the case of normal driving
ü The photocell possibly present in the car keeps the functions provided in
the case of normal driving
ü If the machine is stopped not aligned with the floor the alarm siren sounds
2.4 Maintenance completed
After completing the maintenance work, it is necessary:

· Check that all the maneuvering systems, any enabling keys and the safety
and maintenance switches are restored according to the regulation of
their normal operating status
· Check that all landing doors are closed and locked so that they cannot be
re-opened manually
· Restore the normal driving conditions on the control board by carrying
out the necessary reset operations
Ø Refer to the paragraphs concerning the control board shown in the

Electrical Annex
· Check that the cabinet door containing the control panel has been
correctly closed with its specific key
· Put the emergency door unblocking keys in the storage location assigned
to them
· Record the verification operations on the installation booklet
3 Operational guidelines for periodic maintenance
The checks and tests carried out during periodic maintenance cannot be more
rigorous than those required during the first commissioning of the machine. In
particular, due to their repetition, periodic tests must not cause excessive wear
or impose stresses such as to reduce the safety of the machine.
If the machine remains out of service for a period longer than six months, the
tests required for the first commissioning must be repeated
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The recommended routine maintenance operations must be performed at least

every six months in accordance with the diagram shown below
Additional maintenance and adjustment operations are reported in the specific

manuals supplied by the producers of the individual components used and made
available with the system. In particular it is necessary to have:
· system design drawing
· car assembly instruction manual
· frame assembly instruction manual
· instruction manual of the movement and closing system for landing and
car doors
· hydraulic part components instruction manual
· instruction manual for specific parts of the electrical system (display,
photocells, buttons, ...)
· Electric annex.
Documents and service signage
Ensure the presence of the documents and service signage
General functionality and alarm system

Ensure the good condition of the system general functionality; in particular:
a) check the correct functioning of the signals provided on the floor pushbutton panels
b) check the correct functioning of the car lighting
c) check the condition and fixing of the walls, floor and ceiling
d) check the status and functionality of all the buttons on the car pushbutton panel
e) carry out at least one complete run up and down, stopping at all floors to check the level
of stop precision, and, in general, the state of travel comfort
f) check the functioning of the photocells according to the system configuration
Check the correct functioning of the alarm device and the two-way
communication system present in the car.
In the event that the bi-directional communication system or the alarm system
provided on the machine are not working, the system must be placed out of
service.
Non authorised modifications

Check that the system has not sustained operational and/or structural modifications not
authorised by the Manufacturer, with respect to the initial installation conditions.
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Power supply panel

Ensure the correct operation of the system power supply panel.
Control panel
a) Check that the cabinet is clean, dry and free of dust
b) Check the correct functioning of the disconnecting device
c) Inspect the electric panel and terminal board contacts for any signs of oxidisation and
wear; clean the extremities of the contacts and terminal boards if necessary.
d) Check that the fuses are suitable for the circuit to be protected in accordance with the
indications in the operating scheme
Checking the manoeuvring circuit safety system

a) From the control panel and while the machine is moving, create an earth in
corrispondence of the end of the safety series: the platform must stop because of the
intervention of a protection device on control panel
Ø Refer to the operating schemes shown in the Electrical Annex
b) Restore the normal functioning
Checking the earthing circuit

Using the relative tool (i.e. multimeter), check the continuity of the equipotential circuit
Checking the operation of the emergency batteries and the emergency descent
a) Inspect emergency batteries contacts and if necessary, remove oxidisation from the
extremities of the contacts.
b) Simulate a mains voltage failure and ensure the correct operation of the emergency
manoeuvre. The car must move automatically in the downward direction and stop at
the lowest floor.
c) In case of system with automatic car doors (folding or telescopic doors) check that, once
reached the lowest floor, the car doors are reopened automatically
Ø Refer to the operating schemes shown in the Electrical Annex
The batteries require no maintenance. Batteries that do not work or have a

damaged casing must be disposed of as special waste in accordance with current
legislation.
Insulation tests
Ø Refer to the operating scheme shown in the Electrical Annex
Overtravel contact
a) Bring the system to the highest floor.
b) Disconnect the electrical connector from the electrical valve body of descending of the
hydraulic unit
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Ø Refer to the installation and maintenance manual for hydraulic components
c) Using the hand pump on the body of the hydraulic unit, move the car and check on the
display of the control panel that the contact has intervened
Ø Refer to the paragraphs concerning the control board shown in the Electrical Annex and
relating to error messages on the display
d) Check that the signaling of busy system on the floor pushbutton panels is flashing
e) Restore the electrical connection of the electrical valve of descending of the hydraulic
unit
f) Check that the system does not respond to movement commands (up / down)
g) Open the manual descent valve on the hydraulic unit, thereby lowering the system:
once the downhill re-levelling threshold is exceeded, the hydraulic unit will activate to
bring the system back to the floor
h) Check that the car and landing thresholds are aligned
i) Check that the system does not respond to movement commands (up / down)
j) Restore the electrical contact
Ø Refer to the paragraphs concerning the control board shown in the Electrical Annex
k) Check the correct functioning of the machine: the system must perform a rephasing run,
moving to the lowest floor
Checking the hydraulic unit tank oil level

Bring the footboard to the highest floor and ensure the oil level in the tank does not go below
the minimum level. If necessary, top up using oil with the same characteristics as those
indicated on the hydraulic unit.
It is not easy to assess how old mineral oil is as it mainly depends on the working
conditions. We recommend checking its condition at least once a year by looking
at its colour, checking if there is any scum or if it is dirty and replacing it, if
necessary. Oil must be disposed in compliance with the current legislation.
Used oil must be disposed of as special waste in accordance with current

legislation.
Checking the calibration and efficiency of the pressure regulating valve

a) Close the ball valve (gate valve) on the hydraulic unit valve group.
b) Power the pump motor as though ascending.
c) Check that the calibration of the pressure regulating valve on the manometer complies
with the instructions in the system drawing.
Ø The overpressure valve must be adjusted so as to intervene at a pressure value equal to

1.4 times the maximum static pressure of the system (pressure measured with the car
on the highest floor loaded with the rated load)
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Checking the correct functioning of the footboard manual descent valve

a) Bring the car to the highest floor
b) Disconnect the voltage
c) Activate the manual descent valve
d) When the car has travelled approximately half the run, release the valve and ensure the
system stops
e) Resume the manoeuvre and fully extend the footboard at the bottom of the pit
Checking the manostat

a) With car on the floor
b) Close the gate valve on the hydraulic unit
c) Using the hand pump, move the system uphill; the pressure value indicated on the
pressure gauge must rise until the acoustic signal light indicating that the pressure
switch has tripped is activated
Ø The pressure switch must be adjusted so as to intervene with the car loaded with the
rated load capacity increased by 75 kg
Hand pump functioning check

a) Bring the car to the lowest floor
b) Disconnect the voltage
c) Operate the hand pump repeatedly and check that the car has moved upwards
d) Close the gate valve; operate the hand pump and raise the pressure value up to the
maximum value that corresponds to the calibration value of the safety valve
Ø The safety valve of the hand pump must be adjusted to intervene at a pressure value
equal to 2.3 times the maximum static pressure of the system (pressure measured with
the car on the upper floor loaded with the rated load)
e) If necessary, set the pressure of the safety valve
Slow car lowering control

a) Bring the car to highest floor
b) Check, with oil at room temperature, that the car does not lower more than 10 mm in
10 min
Ø It is advisable to carry out the test with the car loaded with the rated load
Checking the efficiency of the blocking valve

Ø Proceed as indicated in the installation and maintenance manual of the supplier of the
hydraulic components
The device cannot be disassembled or modified in any way. It is not permitted
to keep the lifting platform in operation, even temporarily, without this safety
component.
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Check protection on travel time

a) Bring the car on highest floor.
b) Activate a call
c) Close the gate valve on the hydraulic unit and keep it in this position until the TLC device
intervenes after the time set on the control board has elapsed
d) Open the gate valve and check that the system does not respond to the call commands
e) Restore machine functioning
Checking the correct operation of the retrieval device at all floors (uphill movement)
Car without doors or with manual folding doors

b) Keeping the landing door open:
a. carry out a manual descent test using the hydraulic unit command and check the
correct functioning of the uphill re-levelling system. (The test must be carried
out both with the car door open and with the car door closed)
b. repeat the test interrupting the beam of the photocell and check the correct
functioning of the re-levelling system
c) With closed landing door:
a. carry out a manual descent test using the specific hydraulic unit command and
check the correct functioning of the uphill re-levelling system
b. open the car door, interrupt the beam of the photocell and perform a manual
emergency descent, checking that the electric repechage system does not
intervene
d) Repeat the previous operations for all landing doors.
Car with automatic folding doors or telescopic doors

b) Keeping the landing door open, carry out an emergency manual descent test by acting
on the specific control of the hydraulic unit and check the correct functioning of the
electric re-levelling system with both open and closed car doors.
Checking the correct operation of the retrieval device at all floors (downhill movement)
a) Repeat the tests of the previous point moving the car uphill using the hand pump
Operation check of the electrical safety devices of the car
Emergency STOP button
a) Move the system uphill or downhill
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b) With the system running, press the emergency STOP button: the system must stop
c) With the emergency STOP button (mushroom) inserted, check that the system does not
respond to movement commands (up / down) both from inside the car and from the
control terminals on the floors.
d) Disconnect the emergency STOP button
With the STOP button inserted, the re-leveling system is not interrupted in both
directions (up and down)
The STOP button does not interrupt the opening circuit of any automatic doors
present on the machine. In the case of automatic folding doors, the activation
of the stop button in any case determines the opening of the door (to restore
normal operation of the door, the stop button must be deactivated).
Car panel contact
The car wall panel contact is located on the wall light cover as shown in the Car Assembly
Instruction Manual
To disconnect the electrical contact of the car panel it is necessary to:

a) Disconnect the car light cover by performing the operations illustrated in the images
below: in this way the electrical contact tested is opened
· Unscrew the three fixing screws of the light cover
· Remove the light cover by sliding it out of its seat
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In the case of reduced wall, can be supplied a light cover without fixing screws. In this
case, to disconnect the contact it is necessary to remove the light cover by simply
pulling it out by hand.
At this point it is possible to remove the car wall simply by lifting it and then pulling it
towards the inside of the car
Before removing the car wall, it is recommended to separate the pushbutton panel
from the car using the appropriate key and disconnect the electrical connector
b) Reconnect, if disconnected, the electrical connector of the pushbutton panel

c) Press a call button and check that the platform does not move
d) Simultaneously press the maintenance button and a call button on the car pushbutton
panel and verify that the system does not move
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Depending on the car size, the wall can be composed in two distinct parts. In this case
there are two car contacts arranged in series (one for each wall panel that constitutes
the wall)
Ø To switch the inspection maneuver, refer to what is indicated in § 2.3.3 and 2.3.4 and to
the paragraphs relating to the control board shown in the Electrical Annex
Car roof contact
A. Roof with false ceiling (telescopic doors)
The contact of the car roof consists of a fixed part integral with the roof plate and a mobile part
integral with the false ceiling.
Figure 5
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Figure 6
Figure 7
B. Roof with ceiling (without doors, folding doors)
The contact of the car roof consists of a fixed part integral with the roof plate and a mobile part
integral with the ceiling.
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Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
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a) Remove the car cover as shown in the previous images to separate the two elements
that make up the contact.
b) Activate a call button and check that the platform does not move.
c) Simultaneously press the maintenance button and a call button on the car pushbutton
panel: the system must not move.
Pulley guided head check

a) The device must be checked from inside the car once the fitted wall and the car roof
have been removed; unless otherwise indicated the movement of the machine must be
done with the inspection maneuver
b) Check the state of wear of the pulley grooves

c) Check the condition of the rotation pin
d) Check the condition of the bearings (no abnormal noise should be heard)
e) Check the wear of the pads
Frame pads check

a) The device must be checked from inside the car once the fitted wall has been removed;
unless otherwise indicated the movement of the machine must be done with the
inspection maneuver
b) The clearance of the pads on the guides in the direction of the gauge must be 1 - 2 mm;
longer distances must be recovered by shimming the side pad. If the clearance
perpendicular the gauge direction is greater than 1 - 2 mm it is necessary to replace the
pad.
Guides check
a) The check must be done from inside the car once the fitted wall has been removed;
inspection maneuver
b) Check the correct fixing of the guides to the supporting structure

c) Remove grease from the guides using rags or paper
d) Dry the guides well.
e) Carefully clean the pads and remove any old, excess lubricant.
f) Lubricate the guides using normal lubricant oil to be placed using, for example, a soft
brush
Checking the suspension cables and their connections
a) The check must be done from inside the car once the fitted wall has been removed;
inspection maneuver
b) Bring the car to the highest floor
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c) Moving the car downhill visually check the presence of broken wires
d) Check the wear, stretching and correct stress.
e) Check the status of the attacks; in particular: check the wear, deterioration and
corrosion (not allowed) and check the tightness of the terminals present
Ropes are generally removed from the service using the visible number of
broken wires as the sole criterion for assessing their status. The evaluation is
made considering the number of broken wires visible in the most damaged
section of the rope; however, the entire rope must be inspected to identify any
abnormal breakage triggers. It must be remembered that breakages are often
difficult to detect because the ends of the broken wire remain in their primitive
position and do not protrude from the surface of the rope. The main parameters
to be used to determine the need for rope replacement are:
· 6 visible breaks over a length equal to 30 times the rope diameter

· 3 or more breaks found near the rope closure in the sleeves or in the
other locking systems
· 3 or more broken wires are found in a single strand on a length equal
to 10 times the diameter of the rope
· more broken wires are found on two adjacent strands on a length equal
to 10 times the rope diameter
Pilot cable check
inspection maneuver
b) Check the integrity of the pilot cable through entire its length; if signs of deterioration
are found, the cable must be replaced
Checking the correct operation of the safety gear device
inspection maneuver
b) Check that all components are free to move and not worn
c) Check the lubrication of the supports
d) Correct operation verification
WF and A05 frame model
1. Bring the car at lowest floor and remove the wall at mechanic side.
2. Get off the cabin, Close the landing door and switch the selector to “Inspection Mode”
(refer to dedicated part to electric appendix).
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3. Cut-off the power supply, acting with manual pump of the pump unit to lift the cabin of
40/50cm.
4. Get into the cabin and verify the clearance to access to rope fixed arm (If not enough
clearance, move the cabin up or down in order to find the proper space).
5. Loose the rope on the fixed arm of the pillar, up to the safety gear switch got open
(Visual check).
6. Get off the cabin and close the landing door.
7. Make and emergency manual lowering acting on the proper device on the pump unit.
8. Get into the cabin and verify the safety gear is actually engaged on the guide rails,
blocking the cabin.
9. Get off the cabin and check the piston doesn’t close while acting on the manual lowering
button/valve on the pump unit.
10. Reset the lift and remake the test on the other rope.
Is suggested to make the test with 2 operators
For all the operations with operator not in the cabin, is necessary to close the
door in order to avoid any potential access.
Rope in tension
Free Safety
gear
Rope
attachment
Rotation
axis
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Rope not in
tension
Rope
attachment
Safety gear
engaged on guides
Rotation
axis
The safety gear device cannot be disassembled or modified in any way. It is not
permitted to keep the lifting platform in operation, even temporarily, without
this safety component.
Checking the floor doors and locks devices

a) Check the wear of the moving components and the doors clearance.
b) Check that the door hinge does not show signs of subsiding
c) Check that the release spring is able to completely close the door when left open and
that the vibration damper (when present) is able to brake the final closing movement
d) Check that the doors open and close without being forced
e) Move the system (up or down) and check that the car stops as soon as the locking device
is opened with the emergency key. Repeat the test for each door
f) Check the correct functioning of the emergency key and the subsequent automatic re-
locking when the key is removed
Ø In the case of motorized hinged landing doors, refer to the installation and maintenance
manual of the automation device issued by the manufacturer
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Ø In the case of telescopic landing doors, refer to the installation and maintenance manual
of the component released by the manufacturer
The landing door locking device cannot be disassembled or modified in any way.
It is not permitted to keep the lifting platform in operation, even temporarily,
without this safety component.
Check of impact protection devices for automatic landing and car doors
a) For automatic folding or telescopic car doors, check the correct functioning of the
automatic re-opening device if the doors hit an obstacle during the closing phase
b) For motorized hinged doors, check that, in the event of an impact of the door with an
obstacle during the opening and closing phases, the direction of movement is inverted
to allow the area affected by the movement of the door to be freed.
Checking for oil leaks in the circuit

Inspect the connections and fittings of the piston valve group and of the piping to check that
there are no oil leaks
Ø Proceed as indicated in the installation and maintenance manual of the supplier of the
hydraulic part
Checking the oil flexible piping

Check the integrity of the flexible piping along its entire length; in the event of damages (even
superficial or leaks), it is necessary to replace the piping.
Checking the pit

a) Access the pit as described in § 2.3.2
b) Check for water infiltration by eliminating the causes
c) Ensure that the floor is clean, dry, and without debris.
d) Check and remove the excess grease or oil in correspondence of the guides end.
e) Check the status of the contacts provided on the false pit device.
f) Check the correct functioning of the alarm device (if present). The device simply
activates the alarm siren; is not normally provided a two-way communication system
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CONTROL REGISTER
The platform owner must ensure that the Register is

always available
Maintenance Company
Name and telephone number of the

Starting date of maintenance contract
Company performing maintenance
Organisation notified
Name and telephone number of the
Organisation notified for the periodical Date of first inspection
legal inspections
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CONTROL REGISTER
Main repairs and important modifications
(to be filled-in by the maintenance Company)
Description of Company that performed Date of the

repair/modification the intervention intervention
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL – Part III - MAINTENANCE

01 - (00) 08/06/2022 INSTRUCTION MANUAL – Part III - MAINTENANCE M.Barbieri M.Barbieri

E.P. Elevatori Premontati s.r.l.

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2.2 General warnings for the Maintenance Company

A maintenance plan must be prepared that includes periodic interventions

All maintenance operations must be carried out by appropriately trained and

If the maintenance technician detects a danger in progress, he must suspend the

The maintenance technician must promptly promote the repair or replacement

2.3 Special warnings for the maintenance technician

· All maintenance operations and all workers involved in maintenance or repair

Protective clothing Safety harness

Safety footwear Protective helmet

The use of personal protective equipment must under no circumstances generate

2.3.1 Maintenance activities in the machine area

2.3.2 Maintenance activity in the hoistway

Lift Platform with WF and A05 frame model

At the end of pit operations:

a) exit the hoistway

The ELFO lifting platform is designed to guarantee a minimum space of 300 mm

WF and A05 frame model

2.3.3 Maintenance operations

All maintenance operations must be performed with machine stopped and

It is strictly forbidden to move the platform by acting directly on the travel

Ordinary maintenance operations involving the inspection of components in the

Most platform components (overtravel contact, manoeuvre

For the access to the pulley guided head, it is necessary to remove

2.3.4 Inspection maneuver

Before moving the machine with the inspection maneuver it is mandatory to

Ø Refer to the paragraphs concerning the control board shown in the

To move the machine during maintenance operations, the car

o excludes normal operation of the system

ü The controls of the inspection operating panel are of the maintained

operation remains under the control of the safety devices

2.4 Maintenance completed

After completing the maintenance work, it is necessary:

Ø Refer to the paragraphs concerning the control board shown in the

3 Operational guidelines for periodic maintenance

The recommended routine maintenance operations must be performed at least

Additional maintenance and adjustment operations are reported in the specific

Documents and service signage

Ensure the presence of the documents and service signage

General functionality and alarm system

Non authorised modifications

Power supply panel

Checking the manoeuvring circuit safety system

Ø Refer to the operating schemes shown in the Electrical Annex

b) Restore the normal functioning

Checking the earthing circuit

Ø Refer to the operating schemes shown in the Electrical Annex

The batteries require no maintenance. Batteries that do not work or have a

Ø Refer to the installation and maintenance manual for hydraulic components

Checking the hydraulic unit tank oil level

Used oil must be disposed of as special waste in accordance with current

Checking the calibration and efficiency of the pressure regulating valve

Ø The overpressure valve must be adjusted so as to intervene at a pressure value equal to

Checking the correct functioning of the footboard manual descent valve