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Lift Type and Description
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Lift Location
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Name
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Position
A.8 Governor Operated Safety Gear - Instantaneous
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Where documented evidence exists (signed test document) that the
safety gear system met the requirements current at the time of
installation, modification, replacement or refurbishment, a rated speed
empty car test should be conducted for car and any counterweight
safety gear. The objective of the test, is to ensure the correct operation
of the overspeed governor and safety gear system and to ensure fittings
within the car remain secure, ropes do not leave sheaves and filler
weights in counterweight frames do not become displaced.
Where there is no documented evidence of a previous successful test (with
a rated load for car, empty car for counterweight) a test should be performed
to prove the system operates in accordance with the requirements specified
in the standard applicable at the time of installation. When conducting the
test the method should ensure the lift is stopped by the safety gear without
the assistance of the brake or some other device. Any testing of these
devices should be done by referencing the OEM manuals for guidance to
minimise any potential wear or damage. The aim of this test is to check the
correct mounting, correct setting and the soundness of the complete
assembly, comprising car, safety gear, guide rails and their fixing to the
building. The test should also ensure that the safety gear and car frame
are capable of absorbing the loads imposed on them.
A visual check will be carried out by the Competent Person during the
thorough examination and further regular visual checks of the system
should be carried out by the maintenance company but it is
recommended that this be included as a periodic test at 10 year intervals
unless there is evidence to suggest more frequent testing is required.
After any such supplementary test, it should be ascertained that no
deterioration, which could adversely affect the normal use of the lift,
has occurred. If necessary, friction components should be replaced. -
Indicate car or counterweight
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Safety gear type and/or referance
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Are all linkages and moving parts free of any defects, deterioration or wear that may prevent their free and effective operation?
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Are the surfaces of any friction elements free of any abnormal or excessive wear that may prevent free and effective operation of the safety gear system?
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Does the safety gear mechanism move freely and engage the guide rails satisfactorily?
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If NO, explain
Dynamic Test Conditions (where appropriate)
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Load in car? (kg)
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Speed at activation? (m/s)
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How was the system tested?
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Comments and observations
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Did the safety gear operate and stop the car as required?
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If NO, explain
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Does the result of the supplementary test(s) indicate further remedial work is necessary?
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If YES, state your recommendations(s) for further action required
A.9 Governor Operated Safety Gear - Progressive Type
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Where documented evidence exists (signed test document) that the
safety gear system has been tested and met the requirements current at
the time of installation, modification, replacement or refurbishment, a
reduced speed (approximately 1m/s) empty car test should be
conducted for car and any counterweight safety gear. When
conducting the test the method should ensure the lift is stopped by the
safety gear without the assistance of the brake or some other device.
Any testing of these devices should be done by referencing the OEM
manuals for guidance to minimise any potential wear or damage. The
objective of the test, is to ensure the correct operation of the overspeed
governor and the safety gear system and to ensure fittings within the car
remain secure, ropes do not leave sheaves and filler weights in
counterweight frames do not become displaced.
Where there is no documented evidence of a previous successful test (in
accordance with requirements current at the time of installation) a test
should be performed to prove the system operates in accordance with
the standard applicable at the time of installation. The aim of this test is
to check the correct mounting, correct setting and the soundness of the
complete assembly, comprising car, safety gear, guide rails and their
fixing to the building. The test should also ensure that the safety gear and
car frame are capable of absorbing the loads imposed on them.
A visual check will be carried out by the Competent Person during the
thorough examination and further regular visual checks of the system
should be carried out by the maintenance company but it is
recommended that this be included as a periodic test at 10 year intervals
unless there is evidence to suggest more frequent testing is required.
After the test, it should be ascertained that no deterioration which could
adversely affect the normal use of the lift has occurred. If necessary,
friction components may be replaced. -
Indicate car or counterweight
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Safety gear type and/or referance
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Are all linkages and moving parts free of any defects, deterioration or wear that may prevent their free and effective operation?
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Are the surfaces of any friction elements free of any abnormal or excessive wear that may prevent free and effective operation of the safety gear system?
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Does the safety gear mechanism move freely and engage the guide rails satisfactorily?
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If NO, explain
Dynamic Test Conditions (where appropriate)
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Load in car? (kg)
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Speed at activation? (m/s)
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Did the safety gear operate and stop the car as required?
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If NO, explain
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How was the system tested?
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Does the result of the supplementary test(s) indicate further remedial work is necessary?
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If YES, state your recommendations(s) for further action required
A.10 Safety Gear Operated By Other Means
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Some types of safety gears operate only on failure or slackening of the
main suspension system. Where documented evidence exists (signed
test document) that the safety gear system met the requirements current
at the time of installation, modification, replacement or refurbishment,
a rated speed empty car test should be conducted for car and any
counterweight safety gear. The objective of the test, is to ensure the
correct operation of the safety gear system and to ensure fittings within
the car remain secure, ropes do not leave sheaves and filler weights in
counterweight frames do not become displaced.
Where there is no documented evidence of a previous successful test
(with a rated load for car, empty car for counterweight) a test should be
performed to prove the system operates in accordance with the
requirements specified in the standard applicable at the time of
installation. When conducting the test the method should ensure the lift
is stopped by the safety gear without the assistance of the brake or
some other device. Any testing of these devices should be done by
referencing the OEM manuals for guidance to minimise any potential
wear or damage. The aim of this test is to check the correct mounting,
correct setting and the soundness of the complete assembly, comprising
car, safety gear, guide rails and their fixing to the building. The test
should also ensure that the safety gear and car frame are capable of
absorbing the loads imposed on them.
A visual check will be carried out by the Competent Person during the
thorough examination and further regular visual checks of the system
should be carried out by the maintenance company but it is
recommended that this be included as a periodic test at 10 year intervals
unless there is evidence to suggest more frequent testing is required.
After any such supplementary test, it should be ascertained that no
deterioration, which could adversely affect the normal use of the lift,
has occurred. If necessary, friction components should be replaced. -
Indicate car or counterweight
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Safety gear type and/or referance
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Are all linkages and moving parts free of any defects, deterioration or wear that may prevent their free and effective operation?
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Are the surfaces of any friction elements free of any abnormal or excessive wear that may prevent free and effective operation of the safety gear system?
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Does the safety gear mechanism move freely and engage the guide rails satisfactorily?
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If NO, explain
Dynamic Test Conditions (where appropriate)
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Load in car? (kg)
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Speed at activation? (m/s)
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How was the safety gear tested?
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State the stopping distance (progressive type only mm)
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Does the safety gear stop the car or counterweight in the downward direction during dynamic testing?
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Was the floor of the lift car less than 5° to the horizontal after the safety gear activated and before it is released?
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After the test, confirm that no deterioration has occurred that could adversely affect the safety of the lift and correct operation of the safety gear system
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* Some safety gear systems (slack rope type) may not be possible to operate. In such circumstances indicate that a dynamic test has not been made and describe in detail what has been inspected, the condition of the device, the probability of successful operation and why it could not be operated.
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If No, Explain
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Does the result of the supplementary test(s) indicate further remedial work is necessary?
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If YES, state your recommendations(s) for further action required
