Instructor/Participant Guide

212: Escalator-Inspection & Basic Maintenance

Module 6: Safety Devices

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Table of Contents: Table of Figures:

Figure 1: Vertical Dial Tester............................................................ 5
Introduction ...................................................................................... 1
Figure 2: Horizontal Dial Tester ....................................................... 6
Safety Circuits.............................................................................. 2
Figure 3: Safety Side Brushes ....................................................... 20
Safety Devices ............................................................................. 3
Combs and Comb Impact ............................................................ 4
Vertical Combplate Safety Switch ................................................ 5
Step Inspection and Clearance .................................................... 6
Preliminary Prep for Accurate Testing .......................................... 7
Testing the Step Inlet Monitor ...................................................... 8
Horizontal/Center Actuating Force Test ....................................... 9
Vertical Actuating Force Test ..................................................... 10
Prepare Unit for Service ............................................................. 11
Preliminary Prep for Accurate Testing & OP .............................. 12
Setting Springs and Switches .................................................... 13
Testing with the Dynamometer................................................... 14
Horizontal/Center Actuating Force ............................................. 15
Vertical Actuating Force ............................................................. 16
Prepare Unit for Service ............................................................. 17
Mechanical Locks ...................................................................... 18
Safety Lighting ........................................................................... 19
Safety Side Brushes .................................................................. 20
Summary ....................................................................................... 21

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Agenda
Icons Used in This Guide
Topic No. Topic Title Duration
Throughout the Instructor’s Guide, the following icons indicate the
type of content presented. 1 Introduction 5 minutes

2 Safety Circuits 40 minutes

Refer To PowerPoint
3 Safety Devices 15 minutes

Web based 4 Combs and Comb Impact 10 minutes

Multimedia
Training
5 Mechanical Locks 10 minutes

Write Ask 6 Safety Lighting 15 minutes

7 Safety Side Brushes 40 minutes

Small Group 8 Summary 5 minutes
Individual Activity
Activity
Total Time: 2.5 hours
Classroom
Duration
Activity

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Overview
Purpose The purpose of this module is to:  Field Employees’ Safety Handbook
 Introduce participants to the types and  Transit Agency Handbook
styles of safety devices within transit
Preparation PREPARE flip charts with the following title:
escalators commonly found in U.S.
transit systems.  Class Expectations
Objectives At the end of this chapter, the learner will be
able to:
 Complete a visual inspection and
demonstrate ability to correctly test all
safety devices.
 Verify the settings for the comb impact
device and record results.
 Perform needed adjustments, repairs or
replacements.
Materials Make sure you have the following:
 Laptop (one for leader)
 Participant Guides
 PowerPoint slide deck
 LCD projector
 A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and
Escalators
 A17.2 Guide for Inspection of Elevators,
Escalators and Moving Sidewalks
 A17.3 Safety Code for Existing Elevators
and Escalators
 Heavy Duty Transportation System
Escalator Design Guidelines (APTA RT-
RP-FS 007-02)

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Instructor’s Notes Introduction

Welcome to the Safety Devices module.

How many safety devices does an escalator typically have?

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Slide 1 Slide 2 _______________________________________________
GAIN audience attention by introducing yourself.

WELCOME the participants to the safety devices

module.

ASK: How many safety devices does an escalator

typically have?

DIRECT participants to the objectives on slide 2.

REVIEW the objectives on Slide 2.

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Instructor’s Notes
Slide 3 Slide 5
REVIEW the basics of safety circuits
CONTENT: Direct participants to describe in their
own words the basics of safety circuits.
APPLICATION FEEDBACK: Now that we have
discussed a little about safety circuits, have the
participants answer the following questions.
ASK the participants to list the basics of the
inspection types listed.
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Safety Circuits
List the basics of each type of inspection:
Visual Inspection:
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Electrical Inspection:
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Instructor’s Notes
Slide 6 Slide 9
REVIEW slides 6 thru 9 and discuss safety devices.
CONTENT: Direct participants to describe in their
own words the basics of safety devices
APPLICATION FEEDBACK: Now that we have
discussed a little about safety devices, have the
participants answer the following questions.
ASK participants to describe the inspection
procedure for the following terms.
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Describe the inspection procedure for the following terms:
Skirt Switches:
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Missing Step Detector:
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Emergency Stop Button:
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Step Upthrust Safety Switch:
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Step Level Switch:
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Missing Step Device:
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Step Lift Switch:
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Instructor’s Notes Combs and Comb Impact

Define the following tests.
Comb Impact Test:
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Slide 10 Vertical Lift Test:

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REVIEW slide 10 and discuss combs and comb
impact. _______________________________________________
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ASK participants to describe the listed test _______________________________________________
methods.

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Instructor’s Notes Vertical Combplate Safety Switch

What are the maximum foot-pounds that should not be exceeded?

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Slide 11

REVIEW slide 11 and discuss the inspection and

preventive maintenance of the vertical combplate
safety switch.

ASK participants to describe what foot poundage

should not be exceeded during dial testing.

Figure 1: Vertical Dial Tester

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Instructor’s Notes Step Inspection and Clearance

What are the maximum foot-pounds that should not be exceeded for
the following?
Left side:
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Middle:
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Right side:
Slide 12 _______________________________________________

REVIEW slide 12 and discuss the inspection and

preventive maintenance of the horizontal combplate
safety switch.

ASK participants to list the maximum foot-pounds

for each of the listed sections.

Figure 2: Horizontal Dial Tester

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Instructor’s Notes Preliminary Prep for Accurate Testing

What is the maximum allotted measurement for the gap?
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Slide 13 Slide 14

REVIEW slides 13 and 14 and discuss preliminary

preparation for accurate testing.

ASK: What is the maximum allotted measurement

for the gap?

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Instructor’s Notes Testing the Step Inlet Monitor

What is the adjustment length for the spring?
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Slide 15

REVIEW slide 15 and discuss the methods for

testing the step inlet monitor and adjusting the
switch and spring.

ASK participants to list the adjustment length for

the spring.

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Instructor’s Notes Horizontal/Center Actuating Force Test

What is the maximum force required to trip the left and right comb
impact switches?
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Slide 16 Slide 17

REVIEW slides 16 and 17 and discuss the

horizontal side and center actuating force test.

ASK participants to describe the maximum force

required to trip the left and right comb impact
switches.

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Instructor’s Notes Vertical Actuating Force Test

What is attached to the come-along and to the testing bar?
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Slide 18

REVIEW slide 18 and discuss the vertical actuating

force test.

ASK participants to describe what is attached to

the come-along and to the testing bar.

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Instructor’s Notes Prepare Unit for Service

What should be done before removing the barricades?
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Slide 19

REVIEW slide 19 and discuss preparing the unit for

service.

ASK participants to describe what should be done

prior to removing the barricades.

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Instructor’s Notes Preliminary Prep for Accurate Testing

What is the maximum allowed penetration gap between the bottom
of the step groove and the bottom of the comb segment?
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Slide 20 Slide 21

REVIEW slides 20 and 21 and discuss the

preliminary preparation for accurate testing and
operation.
ASK participants to describe the maximum allowed
penetration gap between the bottom of the step
groove and the bottom of the comb segment?

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Instructor’s Notes Setting Springs and Switches

What is the spring length for the following switches?

Vertical Switch:
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Horizontal Switch
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Slide 22

REVIEW slide 22 and discuss setting springs and

switches.

ASK participants to describe what the spring length

for the listed switches are.

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Instructor’s Notes Testing with the Dynamometer

What is a dynamometer?

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Slide 23

REVIEW slide 23 and discuss testing with the

dynamometer.

ASK participants what a dynamometer is.

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Instructor’s Notes Horizontal/Center Actuating Force

What must the dynamometer read when applying horizontal force to
the combplate?

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Slide 24

REVIEW slide 24 and discuss horizontal and center

actuating force.

ASK participants what the dynamometer must read

when applying horizontal force to the combplate.

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Instructor’s Notes Vertical Actuating Force

What are the vertical forces required to trip the switches?

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Slide 25

REVIEW slide 25 and discuss vertical actuating

force.

ASK participants what are the vertical forces

required to trip the switches.

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Instructor’s Notes Prepare Unit for Service

What should be done prior to removing the barricades?

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Slide 26

REVIEW slide 26 and discuss testing the opposite

landing and preparing the unit for service.

CONTENT: Direct participants to describe in their

own words the basics of standard test instruments.
APPLICATION FEEDBACK: Now that we have
discussed a little about standard test instruments,
have the participants answer the following
questions.

ASK participants what should be done prior to

removing the barricades?

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Instructor’s Notes
Slide 27 Slide 28
REVIEW slides 27 and 28 and discuss mechanical
locks.
CONTENT: Direct participants to describe in their
own words the basics of mechanical locks.
APPLICATION FEEDBACK: Now that we have
discussed a little about mechanical locks, have the
participants answer the following questions.
ASK participants to describe the listed terms.
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Mechanical Locks
Describe the following terms:
Step Locking Band Device:
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Step Chain Locking Device:
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Paul Brake:
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Instructor’s Notes
Slide 29 Slide 31
REVIEW slides 29 to 31 and discuss safety lighting.
CONTENT: Direct participants to describe in their
own words the basics of safety lighting.
APPLICATION FEEDBACK: Now that we have
discussed a little about safety lighting, have the
participants answer the following questions.
ASK participants to describe where each of the
lighting systems are located.
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Safety Lighting
Describe where each of the following safety lighting systems are
located.
Combplate Lights:
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Balustrade Lights:
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Traffic Lights:
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Instructor’s Notes Safety Side Brushes

What characteristics must you check the side brushes for?

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Slide 32

REVIEW slide 32 and discuss the safety side

brushes.

CONTENT: Direct participants to describe in their

own words the basics of safety side brushes.
APPLICATION FEEDBACK: Now that we have
discussed a little about safety side brushes, have
the participants answer the following questions.
Figure 3: Safety Side Brushes
ASK participants to list what characteristics side
brushes must be checked for.

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Instructor’s Notes Summary

Slide 33

REVIEW slide 33 and summarize the module.

EVALUATION AND CLOSURE: Recap the main

points of the module before moving on to the next
topic within this course.

ASK the participants if they have any outstanding

questions on what was presented.

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