14577 28-Jun-16 1 of 9 LIFTS AND ESCALATORS Commission hydraulic lifts level: 4 credit: 15 planned review date: April 2001 sub-field: Mechanical Engineering purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare for work on hydraulic lifts; test and commission discrete lift components; commission lift control, security and communication systems; commission hydraulic drive and power systems; test and adjust safety gear; facilitate inspection and testing by inspecting authority; and carry out system handover for hydraulic lifts. entry information: Recommended: prior credit for Unit 14569, Install and align shaft equipment, doors, cars, counterweight and pit equipment, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. accreditation option: Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA. moderation option: A national moderation system of local networks has been established by the NZ Engineering, Food and Manufacturing Industry Training Organisation. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 14577 28-Jun-16 2 of 9 LIFTS AND ESCALATORS Commission hydraulic lifts special notes: 1 Definitions Worksite procedure refers to the documented procedures for the machine and/or worksite. Statutory requirements may include but not limited to the relevant sections of the New Zealand Building Code and the relevant standards such as the New Zealand Standard (NZS) 3000:19978, Electrical Installation Buildings, Structures and Premises, and NZS 4332:1997, Non-Domestic Passenger and Goods Lifts. Territorial authority and inspecting authority refers to the relevant Local Body Authority and the current bylaws of that authority for the particular local body area. 2 All work practices must meet recognised codes of practice and documented worksite safety procedures (where these exceed code) for personal, product and worksite safety, and must meet the obligations required under current legislation. Legislation includes but is not limited to the Health and Safety in Employment Act (1992), and its subsequent amendments. 3 A working knowledge of a variety of test instruments will be required to gain credit in this unit standard, and these may include but are not limited to - tachometer, accelerometer, rope tensioner, door force meter, load cell devices, multimeter, oscilloscope, megger, frequency counter, signal generator. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 14577 28-Jun-16 3 of 9 LIFTS AND ESCALATORS Commission hydraulic lifts Elements and Performance Criteria element 1 Plan and prepare for work on hydraulic lifts. performance criteria 1.1 Commissioning requirements are identified from drawings, work specifications and manufacturers’ technical information and clarified and confirmed according to worksite procedure. 1.2 Resources required for commissioning, including drawings and plans, diagnostic and other equipment, and tools, and personnel are identified and transported to the worksite. 1.3 Sequence of work is prepared and coordination issues resolved with others involved or affected by the work according to worksite procedure. 1.4 Statutory and territorial requirements are identified and applied according to worksite procedure. 1.5 Lift is made ready for tests according to worksite procedure. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 14577 28-Jun-16 4 of 9 LIFTS AND ESCALATORS Commission hydraulic lifts element 2 Test and commission discrete lift components. Range: discrete lift components may include but are not limited to - door operators, slow down switches, load weighing devices, door protection devices, buttons, indicators, visual displays, security equipment, floor readers, governors, buffers, emergency lighting, telecommunications equipment, safety gear. performance criteria 2.1 Visual inspection is carried out to ensure the electrical and mechanical equipment is not damaged, defective or showing signs of deterioration. 2.2 The operation of all fixed and moving components is checked and tested to manufacturers’ specifications using the appropriate measuring and testing devices according to worksite procedure. 2.3 Equipment is adjusted to specifications and default parameters set in accordance with manufacturers’ and worksite procedure. 2.4 Equipment is tested to confirm compliance with statutory and territorial requirements, and to ensure the equipment functions to manufacturers’ specifications. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 14577 28-Jun-16 5 of 9 LIFTS AND ESCALATORS Commission hydraulic lifts element 3 Commission lift control, security and communication systems. Range: lift systems may include but are not limited to - system software, PLC controls, visual displays, data communications, software parameters, security systems, emergency power, interface to external system. performance criteria 3.1 Visual inspection is carried out to ensure the electrical and mechanical equipment is not damaged, defective or showing signs of deterioration. 3.2 The operation of all fixed and moving components is checked and tested to manufacturers’ specifications using measuring and testing devices according to worksite procedure. 3.3 Equipment is adjusted to specifications and default parameters set in accordance with manufacturers’ and worksite procedure. 3.4 Equipment is tested to confirm compliance with statutory and territorial requirements and to ensure the equipment functions to manufacturers’ specifications. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 14577 28-Jun-16 6 of 9 LIFTS AND ESCALATORS Commission hydraulic lifts element 4 Commission hydraulic drive and power systems. Range: commissioning may include but is not limited to - balanced load contract speed, setting software variables, fault detection, pre-engineered settings to specification. performance criteria 4.1 Visual inspection is carried out to ensure the electrical and mechanical equipment is not damaged, defective or showing signs of deterioration. 4.2 The operation of all fixed and moving components is checked and tested to manufacturers’ specifications using the appropriate measuring and testing devices according to worksite procedure. 4.3 A pressure test is carried out according to manufacturers’ and worksite procedure. 4.4 Equipment is adjusted to specifications and default parameters are set in accordance with manufacturers’ and worksite procedure. 4.5 Equipment is tested to confirm compliance with statutory and territorial requirements and to ensure the equipment functions to manufacturers’ specifications. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 14577 28-Jun-16 7 of 9 LIFTS AND ESCALATORS Commission hydraulic lifts element 5 Test and adjust safety gear. performance criteria 5.1 Safety gear is inspected and tested for correct operation and stopping distance in accordance with statutory requirements. 5.2 Safety gear is adjusted and re-tested according to worksite procedure. 5.3 Guide rails are inspected for damage and repaired as necessary in accordance with worksite procedure. element 6 Facilitate inspection and testing by inspecting authority. performance criteria 6.1 Timetable is established and confirmed with representative of inspecting authority for inspection of equipment and related building areas and the conduct of tests. 6.2 Inspection, operational checks and testing, in accordance with the statutory requirements, are facilitated with the representative of the inspecting authority. 6.3 Procedures and outcomes are recorded in accordance with statutory requirements and worksite procedure. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 14577 28-Jun-16 8 of 9 LIFTS AND ESCALATORS Commission hydraulic lifts 6.4 Results of inspections and tests are recorded and reported according to worksite procedure. 6.5 Items found to not conform to statutory requirements are corrected or discussed with relevant parties to initiate remedial action according to worksite procedure. 6.6 Re-inspection by representative of the inspecting authority is arranged according to worksite procedure. element 7 Carry out system handover for hydraulic lifts. performance criteria 7.1 Records and reports are completed requirements and worksite procedure. in accordance with contractual 7.2 Handover procedures are completed requirements and worksite procedure. in accordance with contractual New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 14577 28-Jun-16 9 of 9 LIFTS AND ESCALATORS Commission hydraulic lifts Comments to: NZ Engineering, Food and Manufacturing Industry Training Organisation Unit Standard Revision PO Box 160 WELLINGTON by April 2001. Please Note: Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before they can offer programmes of education and training assessed against unit standards. Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0013] New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016