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D2 - START-UP (EN 115) : Face/Groups/Elevadoristas
D2 - START-UP (EN 115) : Face/Groups/Elevadoristas
Installation Guide
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START-UP (EN 115)
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Introduction D2-2
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Sequence of installation process D2-2
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Checking installation prerequisites D2-4
Checking site safety requirements - EN 115 D2-6
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Preparing site for start-up VA D2-7
Connecting split truss components D2-8
Connecting main power supply D2-9
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Introduction Sequence of
This chapter has been written for ECO3000™
escalator specialists. It provides important
installation process
information about carrying out installation work in a The following sequence for the installation process
technically proficient fashion. describes all escalator delivery specifications
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(complete truss, split truss, or partially assembled
Please work through this chapter carefully before escalator) and all escalator locations (single, criss-
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you set to work. Use this chapter as a reference cross, and scissored). The main core of the
guide and source of information, even if you are installation process is located within this chapter (D2
familiar with the technology of KONE escalators. Start-up). When required, refer to the following
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The illustrations have been simplified to aid chapters for further instructions.
understanding. Consequently, there may be
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➤ When connecting split truss
differences in comparison to the actual version. components (step chain, electrical
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ECO3000™ escalator is a new product with some cables, and track), refer to Chapter C
new components and concepts which will not be Partially Assembled Escalator
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familiar to you. The recommended installation Installation for instructions.
methods have been designed to ensure that the
installation process is safe. Do not take short cuts,
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installation (balustrade components
there might be a potentially dangerous situation must be installed) is required, refer to
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which you have not considered. Chapter C Partially Assembled
Escalator Installation for instructions.
707-129 (4/2001)
➤ When optional equipment is installed,
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Chapter D2 Start-up
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Checking installation prerequisites
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Checking site safety requirements
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Preparing site for start-up
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Chapter C - Partially Assembled
Escalator Installation
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Connecting split truss components
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Connecting main power supply
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Starting commissioning
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Handover
Checking
installation
prerequisites
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The site preparation should take place at least one
week before the installation is scheduled to start.
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The following must be ready before starting the
installation :
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✔ Prior to going on-site to start installation,
make sure you have all the recommended
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hand tools and materials.
✔ Prior to going on-site to start the installation,
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make sure you have all the necessary
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documents from your supervisor :
● Supervisor / Site Team Handover VA
(performed)
● Site Safety Audit
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● Approved Arrangement Drawing
● Factory Inspection Certificate
● Site Team / Supervisor Handover form
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✔ Multimeter, protected against high volt- ✔ Set metric allen key (up to 10mm)
age ✔ One metric allen key 24 mm (for split
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✔ Plastic tuning screw driver truss)
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lector ✔ 17mm ratchet wrench
✔ Cordless drilling machine, with adjust- ✔ xx mm allen key (for truss leveling
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able torque, one extra accumulator ✔ Set feeler gauges 1 to 6 mm
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(battery), bit cassette including Phillips
✔ Bubble level (200 & 800 mm)
head and flat heads in different sizes,
✔ Hoover
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drill bit cassette (sizes 1,5 - 10mm) Phil-
lips head bit 150-200mm ✔ Hammer 1000 gr (copper head) for
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✔ Cable drum L = 20m
✔ Grinder with a set of cutting disks and
✔ Adjustable spanner L200-(250) mm
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grinding disks for metal
✔ Spanners U end and ring end. Sizes
✔ Circlips pliers
6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,15,16,17,18,19 mm
✔ Adjustable pliers
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Introduce yourself to the site agent. Familiarize
yourself with the site facilities, the local rules, safety
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requirements and site management procedures.
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following must be checked and performed when
KONE representatives arrive on-site and also must
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be maintained during the entire installation process.
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✔ Work clothes, gloves, safety shoes,
hard hat, dust masks, ear protectors,
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harness, and goggles are provided for
your personal protection.
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KONE representatives MUST use them
on site as required.
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representatives.
✔ Prevent unauthorized persons from
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■ Clean the escalator particles.
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Wear gloves when cleaning
escalators and handling
materials with sharp edges.
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MATERIAL REMOVAL CLEAN THE ESCALATOR
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1. Remove escalator protection (plastic or wood 1. Clean the upper and lower end pits. Remove
protection) left after the rig and hoist phase of dust, lost screws, small stones, etc.
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the installation is completed. 2. Clean the step band. Remove dust, lost screws,
2. Remove the access cover (upper and lower
ends) and store them in a clean and dry area.
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small stones, etc.
3. Remove dust from controller using an aerosol
3. Remove controller from the truss. container (air dispenser such as used for
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➤ The controller can be removed from the cleaning keyboards) to blow the dust from the
upper end pit. To remove controller, lift controller.
controller from upper end pit. Then,
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Components. for instructions on connecting
split truss components (step chain, track,
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and electrical cables).
➤ If your truss has been delivered in one
section, refer to section titled: Connecting
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main power supply, in this chapter.
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on circuits prior to
■ Check controller cabinet working on them.
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■ Check hand held pendant control
■ Check step band lock
1. Prior to connecting the main power supply cable,
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check that there is no power inside the main
power supply cable.
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2. Run the main power supply cables into the top
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pit of the escalator through one of the provided
holes located on left and right side of the
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controller.
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escalator requirements.
4. Connect main power to the junction box located
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in top pit.
5. Make sure the main power switch inside the
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4. Make sure electrical drawings are inside the
connections.
controller cabinet and are a complete set.
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Check for power before touching any 708-233 (5/2002)
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Location of controller
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components
The controller contains the following components. VA
● Reset button (1)
● Disconnect switch (2)
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● Transformer T1 (3)
● Transformer T2 (4)
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(6)
● Safety contactor - K14 (7)
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(10)
● Handrail lighting contactor (11)
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pendant control operates correctly.
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Complete the following to check the hand held
pendant control. Never start an escalator with
anyone on the step band.
1. Prior to turning main power switch ON inside the
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escalator, check the truss and step band for the
following.
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✔ check truss for any obstructions
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✔ check for any foreign objects
✔ check for switches that may be loose
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✔ check for any loose wires
2. Check the factory list for switches that were not
checked and set in the factory. Check and
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adjust, if necessary.
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3. Switch ON the power in the escalator with the
main power switch located on the upper side of
the controller.
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immediately.
Your version of hand held pendant control
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➤ if the escalator runs in UP direction the may differ from version illustrated.
main power supply connection might
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be reversed.
➤ if the escalator fails to continue to run
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(1) actuates the switch.
3. If switch must be adjusted, loosen mounting
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hardware (2) on switch (3).
4. Adjust switch in or out to actuator (1) for the
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following condition.
➤ Switch is actuated when handle (4) is
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lifted and step band lock is engaged
with sprocket (5).
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5. Try to run the escalator on UP and DOWN
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direction with hand held pendant.
Make sure no one is on the step band. VA
➤ The escalator should not start.
6. Release step band lock.
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lanyard when working in or
■ Install guards
around escalator
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wellways. A safety line is
INSTALL BALUSTRADE required for each person
➤ If your escalator has been delivered with working in the wellway.
partially or completely disassembled
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balustrade, refer to Chapter C - Partially
Assembled Escalator Installation for
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instructions on the following components.
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Before starting installation procedures
for the following, switch OFF main
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power on controller cabinet.
● Installing outer decks - EN 115
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● Installing inner panels - EN 115
● Installing handrail inlet & frontplates -
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EN 115
● Installing handrail base & guides
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INSTALL GUARDS
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● Apex guards
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● Deck guards
For more information on guards, refer to
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■ Bottom (lower end) pit commissioning ■ Check key start switch
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■ Inside truss commissioning ■ Check stop button (emergency stop switch)
■ Top (upper end) pit commissioning ■ Check pit stop switch
■ Visual features commissioning ■ Check pit electrical plug
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707-139 (4/2001) ■ Check step chain tension
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■ Check hand held pendant control
■ Remove three steps
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■ Check combplate impact device
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■ Check handrail inlet switch
■ Check broken step-chain switch
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■ Check standard options A/B process - lower
end
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1. Turn the key start switch to start escalator Never start an escalator with
running in DOWN direction (turn the key to the anyone on the step band.
right and hold key two seconds until escalator
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starts).
2. Release the key.
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➤ The key should come back
automatically to O position in the
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middle. If key does not return to O,
escalator will start, run 10 seconds
and, then, stop.
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Key must return to O position for
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escalator to run continuously.
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3. Let the escalator run approximately 10 seconds.
Then, STOP the escalator with emergency stop VA
switch.
4. Turn the key start switch for start escalator
running in UP direction (turn the key left and hold
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Then, STOP the escalator with emergency stop Turn the key start switch to start escalator running in
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press the stop button (emergency stop switch). Make CHECK PIT ELECTRICAL PLUG
sure the escalator stops. If emergency stop switch With a multimeter, check that pit electrical plug is
has a plastic cover with an alarm, make sure alarm powered.
sounds when plastic cover is lifted. Repeat this 707-142 (4/2001)
procedure with the escalator running in the UP
direction.
708-008 (10/2001)
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➤ Compressed spring length should be
95 mm [3-3/4 inches].
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Adjust step chain tension, if necessary to 95 mm [3-
3/4 inches] in the following manner.
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1. Loosen outer jam nut (2).
2. Adjust inner jam nut (3) until spring length is 95
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mm [3-3/4 inches].
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3. Tighten outer jam nut (2).
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bottom (lower) end of the escalator, and verify:
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up/down (2,4).
✔ escalator stops when push button up/
down (2,4) is released.
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✔ control circuit is interrupted by
actuating push button switch (3).
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Switch locks when actuated.
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Your version of hand held pendant control
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Steps can be removed at EITHER the position step band with step chain roller (1)
upper end or lower end, however, in located in a convenient position close to track
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MOST CASES the steps are removed at cutout (5) to gain easy access to step fixing.
the LOWER END. 4. Open the safety circuit by positioning pit stop
switch in the OFF position.
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A spreader bar (bar with step pins
inserted on ends to simulate width of 5. Straighten tab washer (3), and loosen screws
step) must be inserted in place of a (2).
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step at every fifth step removed. 6. Close the safety circuit by positioning pit stop
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switch in the ON position, and move the step
band on inspection mode until step roller (6) is
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WARNING located at track cut-out (5) in the upper or lower
Personal injury or death can be caused VA
end.
by moving components of the step 7. Open the safety circuit, and slide step connector
band. Use extreme care when working (4) towards the center of the step.
near the step band.
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buttons to move the step band on step at every fifth step removed.
inspection mode, and use the stop
10. Replace step guard.
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➤ If the escalator is equipped with When steps must be replaced, replace steps in
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inspection switch. Open and close the Always use a new tab washer (3) for the
safety circuit using the pit stop switch. screws (2). Secure the screws by
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Removing step at turnaround cut-out
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14. If combplate impact device is set, then reinstall
control.
the comb segments in the right order, and
2. Remove end inner decks (left and right) located tighten the comb segment screws.
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above the combplate and store them in a clean
Apply screw locking compound on
and dry area.
comb segment screws only.
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3. Check initial spring (5) compression setting, and
set at 60 mm. 15. Make sure the clearance between comb
segments and steps is correct by inserting a step
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4. If necessary, position switch (1) to align switch
gauge tool in groove of step. Check the
actuator (2) against trip arm adjustment screw
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clearance (Z) between comb segment and step
(3).
(make this check at every comb segment).
5. Lock adjustment screw in position with 1/4 inch
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➤ Clearance between comb segment and
nut (4).
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6. Position the step band hole (using the hand held
16. If clearance must be adjusted, adjust combplate
pendant control) approximately 50 mm from the
up or down until clearance is 4 mm.
combplate.
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17. Using hand held pendant control, run the
7. Position a wooden hammer handle on the left
escalator for one revolution in both directions
side of the hole (between step and combplate).
(up and down directions). Make sure steps do
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vertically).
9. Repeat this procedure with the hammer handle
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control. your trousers. Also, always remove
loose rags from your pockets.
2. Press handrail inlet brush (1) in towards
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escalator.
3. Listen for audible click when actuating lever (3)
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trips switch (2), and note the amount of travel for
handrail inlet brush (1).
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➤ Switch should actuate with 5 mm - 8
mm [3/16 in. - 5/16 in.] movement of
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handrail inlet brush (1).
4. If switch must be adjusted, loosen mounting
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bolts (4) on switch bracket.
5. Adjust switch bracket until switch actuates with 5
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mm - 8 mm [3/16 in. - 5/16 in.] movement of
handrail inlet brush (1).
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control.
2. Physically depress switch actuator (1). Listen for
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audible click of switch (the switch should be
locked).
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3. Make sure step band is clear of personnel and
equipment.
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4. Try to run the escalator with the hand held
pendant control in any direction.
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➤ The escalator should not run.
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5. Manually reset (unlock) the switch.
6. Check location of switch actuator (1) to trip bar VA
(2).
➤ Switch actuator (1) should be in center
of trip bar (2), and should just touch trip
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bar surface.
7. If switch must be adjusted, loosen mounting
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(2).
8. Tighten mounting screws (3).
9. Repeat the procedure for switch on opposite
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Visually check lighting operation of the traffic light Check that alarm buzzer sounds when activating
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emergency stop switch.
● Replace bulbs or lighting elements if
necessary. Access cover switch
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Maintenance pit light For more information on access cover
switch, refer to Chapter E Contract-specific
Visually check lighting operation of the maintenance Components.
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pit light Photocells
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● Replace bulbs or lighting elements if
Start the escalator running (UP direction) on normal
necessary.
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speed and activate photocells by breaking the ray
Lubricating system between photocells with your hand. Check that the
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For more information on lubricating sys- escalator speed increases. Wait xx seconds
tem, refer to Chapter E Contract-specific (depending of the length of the escalator) till the
Components. escalator reduces speed to stand by speed, and
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direction.
● Replace bulbs or lighting elements if
➤ The escalator speed should NOT
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necessary.
change.
Step demarcation
Contact mat
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Visually check step demarcation For more information on contact mat, refer
to Chapter E Contract-specific Compo-
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■ Check drive station components
■ Check drive station stop switch
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■ Check & adjust brake
■ Check gear box oil level
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■ Check standard options A/B process - inside
truss
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■ Check guidance system set
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Entering the truss through the step band hole
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Before entering the truss through the step band hole, always apply
the following procedure.
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Serious injury or death can occur from rotating step band. Make sure
step band is clear of all personnel and equipment before attempting
to start escalator.
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2. Position the step band hole in the desired area of work using the hand held
pendant control.
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✔ The hand held pendant control is plugged in at the top (upper end) pit.
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CHECK STEP SAG DEVICE 7. Disengage step band lock, switch ON main
power supply, and try to run the escalator with
Complete the following to check step sag switch.
the handheld pendant control in both directions.
1. Using hand held pendant control, position hole in ➤ The escalator should NOT run.
step band over lower step sag device.
8. Switch OFF the main power supply, and engage
2. Turn main power supply OFF, and engage step
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step band lock.
band lock.
9. Position the lower step sag device in correct
3. Measure clearance from trip levers (1) (2) to
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position.
steps.
10. Make sure step band is clear of all personnel
➤ Trip levers must actuate limit switch (3) and equipment.
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if a step rises or lowers by more than 5
11. With operator outside step band hole, disengage
mm (3/16 inch).
step band lock, and switch ON main power
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4. If necessary, adjust for correct clearance supply. Run the escalator with handheld pendant
between trip levers and step. control until the step band hole is positioned at
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➤ To adjust, loosen nuts (4 and 5) and the upper step sag device.
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adjust trip levers up or down until 12. Repeat the above procedure for upper step sag
clearance to step is 5 mm (3/16 inch). device.
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5. Check limit switch (3) operation by actuating limit 707-218 (5/2002)
switch by hand.
6. Make sure step band is clear of all personnel
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and equipment.
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CAUTION:
Personal injury or equipment damage Never start an escalator with
can occur. Make sure you are aware of anyone on the step band.
all potential hazards related to various
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Adjusting step sag device
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With three steps removed, the step sag device trip levers (1) should actuate at the following two
locations.:
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➤ at location of trailing roller (6) on uphill step (7)
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➤ at location of step chain roller (8) of downhill step (9).
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If step sag device does not actuate at these locations, adjust step sag device assembly uphill or
downhill a small amount until switch actuates at both locations.
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components and the standard options all potential hazards related to various
A/B process in the following sequence. tasks.
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✔ Check drive station stop switch
✔ Check & adjust brake
✔ Check gear box oil level Never start an escalator with
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✔ Check standard options A/B process anyone on the step band.
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hole above drive station area.
2. Turn main power supply OFF, and engage step
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band lock.
3. Actuate emergency stop switch on drive station.
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4. Remove drive motor cover, and store it outside
the escalator in a dry and clean area.
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5. Make sure step band is clear of all personnel
and equipment.
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WARNING:
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rotating step band. Make sure step
band is clear of all personnel and
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band lock.
8. Release emergency stop switch on drive station.
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distance
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Check & adjust brake wear
Adjust the brake wear reserve by adjusting the space
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between brake-arm (1) and pin (2) to 2 mm [5/64 in.]
as follows.
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1. Move hole in step band above the brake, turn
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main power supply OFF, and engage step band
lock.
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2. Loosen lock-nut (3).
3. Adjust spacing to 2 mm [5/64 in.] at pin (2).
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4. After adjusting to this dimension, lock pin (2) with
nut (3).
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CHECK & ADJUST BRAKE If brake stopping distance must be adjusted, com-
STOPPING DISTANCE plete the following.
1. Check braking surfaces for oil and grease, and
1. Loosen groove nut (1).
remove any impurities with degreasing agents.
2. Turn in adjusting ring (2) until pin (7) is flush with
2. Clear the step band of all personnel and tools,
adjusting ring (dimension x = 0 mm).
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disengage step band lock, and turn main power
supply ON. 3. When the maximum brake setting is achieved,
lock adjusting ring (2) with groove nut (1).
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3. Start the escalator in the down direction, press
stop button, and measure the stopping distance. 4. Clear the step band of all personnel and tools,
disengage step band lock, and turn main power
➤ Brake stopping distance for an open
supply ON.
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loop brake with brake shoes should be
between 200 mm and 380 mm. If 5. Start the escalator in the down direction, press
stop button, and measure the stopping distance.
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adjustment is needed, then the brake
should be set to the nominal values. ➤ If the minimum braking distance cannot
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Nominal values are 220 mm (0.4 m/s) be achieved, reduce the braking
and 270 mm (0.5 m/s). moment (the pressure exerted by the
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➤ Visual check: escalator should stop spring on the pin).
within the length of one half to one
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6. Carry out stopping distance checks with the
escalator unloaded until the minimum stopping
step.
distance is achieved.
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Make sure oil level is up to the middle
of sight glass (1).
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2. Remove filler cap (2), and add oil, if necessary,
using one of the following synthetic oils.
➤ Synthetic oil CLPPG 680
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(DEE2213667).
➤ Synthetic oil Mobil SHC 634
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(US69887003)
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➤ Gear box capacity is 7 liters [7.4
quarts].
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3. Replace filler cap using a new oil seal.
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✔ Make sure joints are smooth.
For more information on auxiliary brake, ✔ Make sure there are no foreign objects
refer to Chapter E Contract-specific Com-
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on track.
ponents.
✔ Make sure there is no interference
Brake monitoring (lift & readjust) between track and moving
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For more information on brake monitoring, components.
refer to Chapter E Contract-specific Com- 707-149 (6/2001)
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ponents.
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control
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✔ Visually check that the chip control
switch and the oil level switch are VA
installed on drive station.
✔ Check 501 Display to determine that
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the Fault Configuration is parametered
and activated as Fault Number 65 and
66.
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■ Check key start switch
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■ Check stop button (emergency stop switch)
■ Check pit stop switch
■ Check pit electrical plug
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■ Check combplate impact device
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■ Check handrail inlet switch
■ Check standard options A/B process - upper
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end
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Check key start switch, emergency
stop switch, and pit electrical plug, VA
before making any switch adjustments
(if necessary).
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Before starting the escalator, make
sure no one is in the escalator or on
the step band.
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starts).
2. Release the key.
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➤ The key should come back
automatically to O position in the
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middle. If key does not return to O,
escalator will start, run 10 seconds
and, then, stop.
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Key must return to O position for
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escalator to run continuously.
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3. Let the escalator run approximately 10 seconds.
Then, STOP the escalator with emergency stop VA
switch.
4. Turn the key start switch for start escalator
running in UP direction (turn the key left and hold
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Then, STOP the escalator with emergency stop Turn the key start switch to start escalator running in
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With the escalator running in the DOWN direction, CHECK PIT ELECTRICAL PLUG
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14. If combplate impact device is set, then reinstall
control. the comb segments in the right order, and
2. Remove end inner decks (left and right) located tighten the comb segment screws.
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above the combplate and store them in a clean
Apply screw locking compound on
and dry area.
comb segment screws only.
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3. Check initial spring (5) compression setting, and
15. Make sure the clearance between comb
set at 60 mm.
segments and steps is correct by inserting a step
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4. If necessary, position switch (1) to align switch
gauge tool in groove of step. Check the
actuator (2) against trip arm adjustment screw
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clearance (Z) between comb segment and step
(3).
(make this check at every comb segment).
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5. Lock adjustment screw in position with 1/4 inch
➤ Clearance between comb segment and
nut (4). VA step should be 4 mm.
6. Position the step band hole (using the hand held
16. If clearance must be adjusted, adjust combplate
pendant control) approximately 50 mm from the
up or down until clearance is 4 mm.
combplate.
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7. Position a wooden hammer handle on the left
escalator for one revolution in both directions
side of the hole (between step and combplate).
(up and down directions). Make sure steps do
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so that an audible click is heard when switch
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vertically).
9. Repeat this procedure with the hammer handle
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control. your trousers. Also, always remove
loose rags from your pockets.
2. Press handrail inlet brush (1) in towards
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escalator.
3. Listen for audible click when actuating lever (3)
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trips switch (2), and note the amount of travel for
handrail inlet brush (1).
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➤ Switch should actuate with 5 mm - 8
mm [3/16 in. - 5/16 in.] movement of
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handrail inlet brush (1).
4. If switch must be adjusted, loosen mounting
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5. Adjust switch bracket until switch actuates with 5
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mm - 8 mm [3/16 in. - 5/16 in.] movement of
handrail inlet brush (1).
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➤ The escalator should not start.
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● Replace bulbs or lighting elements if Check that alarm buzzer sounds when activating
necessary. emergency stop switch.
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Maintenance pit light Access cover switch
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pit light switch, refer to Chapter E Contract-specific
Components.
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● Replace bulbs or lighting elements if
necessary. VA
Photocells
Inverter Start the escalator running (UP direction) on normal
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For more information on inverter, refer to
Chapter E Contract-specific Components.
between photocells with your hand. Check that the
escalator speed increases. Wait xx seconds
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➤ The escalator speed should NOT
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Step demarcation
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Skirt light
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Visual features
commissioning
Complete the following commissioning procedures
for the visual features.
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■ Check & set handrail tracking
■ Check finishes on balustrade
■ Check step band, skirts, & inner decks
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■ Check claddings
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■ Check standard options (A/B process) -
visual features
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➤ Remove handrail in lower curve up to
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first incline inner panel joint.
➤ Handrail should be 1 mm -10 mm [1-32
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lower curve.
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up rollers (7) at upper end handrail drive until
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handrail raises 1 mm -10 mm [1-32 in. - 3/8 in.]
above handrail guide at lower curve.
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end pit.
➤ Upper spring length should be 47 mm
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[1-7/8 in.].
➤ Lower spring length should be 40 mm
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[1-9/16 in.].
➤ If spring length must be adjusted,
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loosen lock nut (2) and adjust nut (3)
until spring length for spring is correct.
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2. Run the escalator in the UP direction and check
handrail tracking through the handrail drive area.
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➤ Handrail should run centered on VA
handrail drive wheel (4).
3. If necessary, adjust UPPER END roller clusters
(10) at jack bolts (11) until handrail runs centered After tracking is completed, check for interference
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between handrails and truss components in the
on handrail drive wheel.
following manner.
4. After handrail is tracked in the up direction, run
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the escalator in the DOWN direction and check 8. Place a piece of white adhesive tape on both
handrail tracking through the handrail drive area. handrails.
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➤ Handrail should run centered on 9. Run the escalator in both directions for one
handrail drive wheel. revolution.
5. If necessary, adjust LOWER END roller clusters ➤ If a mark appears on adhesive tape
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centered on handrail drive wheel. and truss components.
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wheel when the escalator is run in both handrails run without interference from truss
directions. components.
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● If necessary, readjust panels to the cor-
The gap between any two consecutive
rect position.
steps must not exceed 6 mm [15/64 in.].
✔ Check balustrade profile (handrail base) for
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There is no adjustment. If gap is
misalignment.
greater than 6 mm [15/64 in.] a thor-
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section if necessary. needed to determine if step chain must
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✔ Check balustrade panels for excessive be replaced.
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scratching, chipping or cracks.
Step-to-skirt clearance
● Replace balustrade panel if necessary VA
✔ Check frontplate for damages or cracking 1. Check the step to skirt gap (Y) with a step gage
tool.
● Replace frontplate if necessary
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➤ Nominal gap between step and skirt
✔ Check that balustrade profile (handrail base)
should be 2 mm [5/64 in.].
is linked to earth (grounded).
The lateral distance between steps and
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if necessary. ✔ Visually check lighting operation.
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● Replace tubes or lighting elements if
necessary.
Skirt brushes
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ponents.
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Side guards
✔ Visually check the finish of the side
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guards.
VA ● If scratched, replace the necessary
components.
Deck guards
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In-between guards
✔ Visually check the finish of the in-
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● If scratched, replace the necessary
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The following describes cleaning the escalator.
Install all steps prior to completing the
■ Stainless steel surfaces
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following procedures.
■ Buttons and switches
■ Cleaning
■ Handrail face
■ Lubricate step chains manually (if
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■ Lube-free step chain (if equipped) Clean stainless steel surfaces with a mild soap and
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■ Make visual observation water. Then use a stainless steel cleaner/protectant
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■ Report shortages & storage to clean and protect the surface.
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■ Setting operational parameters in Buttons & switches
controller VA
707-159 (6/2002) Wipe buttons and switches with alcohol- or water/
soap-based cleaners.
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WARNING loose rags from your pockets.
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Personal injury or death can be caused
by moving components of the step
band. Use extreme care when working
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near the step band.
Wear dust masks to prevent
Make sure clothing does not come in contact with breathing airborne spray particles.
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moving step band, and apply approved step chain oil
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with a spray oiler on step chains as the step band is
moving.
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Only use Rivolta S.K.D.55 oil or equal.
➤ Make sure step pins (1) and side links
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using spray applications
(2) are lubricated.
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✔ Visually check lighting operation.
● Replace bulbs or lighting elements if
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necessary.
Check handrail condition
externally
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✔ Check exterior of handrail for cracks,
splits, or deterioration.
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● Replace or repair handrail as required.
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Check comb segment condition
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✔ Check for warping, broken teeth or
loose bolts. VA
● Tighten bolts and replace comb
segment if necessary.
Check ride comfort
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damage.
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SETTING OPERATIONAL
PARAMETERS IN CONTROLLER
Complete the following to set operational parameters
in the controller.
707-188 (7/2001)
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SETTING OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS IN CONTROLLER
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Parameter
Parameter name Parameter value
number
All installations
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Memory initialization 1 78
Time (Hour) 2 Current time (HH:MM:SS)
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Time (Minute) 3 Current time (HH:MM:SS)
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Time (Second) 4 Current time (HH:MM:SS)
Date (Day) 5 Current date (DD-MM-YYYY)
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Date (Month) 6 Current date (DD-MM-YYYY)
Date (Year)
Date (Year)
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VA Current date (DD-MM-YYYY)
Current date (DD-MM-YYYY)
Installations with automatic oiler
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different vertical rises may be different.
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on the escalator installation.
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Fill out the Site Team/Supervisor Handover Form. Be
sure to have this form signed by Engineer and
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Supervisor.
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Contractor and Supervisor.
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Complete the following at V1/V2 Handover.
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● Wiring (circuit) diagrams
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2. Make sure you handover factory check list & test
reports.
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3. Make a visual observation of the following:
● Finishes on balustrade and decks
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● Lighting
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● Handrail
● Ride comfort
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● Site cleanliness
● Steps, access cover, and combplate
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4. Check brake stopping distance.
5. List and report any shortages or damages to the
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