CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE EVALUATION CHECKLIST
ELECTRIC ELEVATORS
BUILDING: _________________________________________ EQUIPMENT #:_______________
Manufacturer:____________________________________________ Model:_________________________
Evaluation Performed By:_________________________________________________________________
INTRODUCTION:
This checklist will enable the user to make an objective appraisal of the condition of the equipment. Given the variety
and complexity of the equipment, many of the questions may not apply.
When completing this form, rate each of the items using one of the three columns provided. Enter N/A in those
columns that do not apply to the installation being evaluated.
NOTE: The following items correlate to the NEII® Maintenance Guidelines. The number in the “Paragraph” column
corresponds with the “Paragraph” number in the Maintenance Guidelines.
Details
Paragraph
Above
Average
Rating
Average
Below
Average
INSIDE CAR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Emergency lighting in place and operating
Elevator door operation
Adjust for quiet and smooth operation, code compliance,
reversal satisfactory.
Noise level - quiet, pivot wear, fastenings tight
Car door guides condition, tight fastenings, sill conditions and
engagement
Fixtures, indicators and buttons
Buttons & key switches – legible markings
Buttons & key switches – free from sticking and plugging
Buttons & key switches – damaged buttons replaced
Indicator lamps replaced, long life substitutes in use
Indicator lens condition satisfactory
Audible signals operating
Faceplates in place, plumb square
Proper fastening screws
Elevator Control System
Acceleration and stopping smooth
Safety circuits tested, mechanical components condition
Owner responsibility
Side exits locked keys storage
Door, frames, etc. repaired correct door space requirement to
conform to ASME A17.3, Paragraph 3.4.4
Communication systems
3.3
8.0
8.1.1
8.2.1
8.3.1
9.0
9.1.1
9.1.2
9.1.3
9.2.1
9.2.2
9.2.3
9.3.1
9.3.2
10.0
10.1.1
10.2.1
4.0
4.7
4.8
4.13
MACHINERY SPACES, MACHINE ROOM, CONTROL SPACES AND CONTROL ROOM
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Equipment numbered
Grounds and bonds in place
Cleanliness
Equipment – general condition
Machines, motors, generators
Condition of windings
Storage area
Elevator lubrication
Proper Lubricants, schedule, clean
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3.1
3.2
6.0
6.4.1
6.4.2
6.4.3
6.5.1
7.0
7.1
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Details
Paragraph
Above
Average
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
Suspension means (hoist ropes) clean and lubricated as
directed by elevator manufacturer.
Non-metallic sheave liners proper lubricant in use
Brake cores and pivots
Governor ropes clean no lubricant added
Safety, linkages, governor tension sheave and frame
External gears
Oil rings and chains carrying oil
Worm gears carrying oil
Machine roller and ball bearings lube per manufacturer
specifications
Elevator control system
Components identified
Safety circuits tested, good mechanical condition
Static motion control, safety requirement
Fuses proper rating and type
Switch gear – worn or maladjusted contacts replaced or
corrected
Switch gear – shunts in good condition
Switch gear – no contacts blocked, residual guards and
shading coils okay, pivots lubricated, kickoff springs in place,
encapsulated relay condition
Switch gear - Overload relays tagged with test date. Dashpots
(if used) free to operate, oil level satisfactory
Switch gear – switches operate smoothly, quietly
Selector traveling cables and terminations
Selector brushes, cams and contact condition
Selector mechanical condition, keys set screws, pins
Selector gears, chains, lubricated, in good condition, drip pans
provided
All connections tight, no heating
Cleanliness controller & selector
Resistors, grids, wiring and band condition
Resistors, capacitors, good condition, properly mounted
PC boards and heat sinks properly maintained. All fans
operating. Wiring neat, bundled, terminals labeled
Wiring diagrams, current, condition
Electric elevator mechanical condition and adjustment
Worm and gear, no abnormal wear, ridging, scores
Bearings, quiet
Worm shaft seal, leakage
Gland packing, controlled leakage
Bearing and gear temperature okay
Drive, deflector & secondary sheaves – Grooving wear or
damage
Sheave keys and shrink fits satisfactory
Brake pulley & coupling - Shaft fits secure
Brake pulley & coupling – flexible couplings, condition
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Rating
Average
Below
Average
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10
7.12
7.13
7.14
7.15
10.0
10.1.2
10.2.1
10.2.2
10.2.3
10.3.1
10.3.2
10.3.3
10.3.4
10.3.5
10.4.1
10.4.2
10.4.3
10.4.4
10.5.1
10.5.2
10.5.3
10.5.4
10.5.5 ,
10.5.6 &
10.5.7
10.7.1
11.0
11.1.1
11.1.2
11.1.3
11.1.4
11.1.5
11.2.1
11.2.2
11.3.1
11.3.2
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Details
Paragraph
Above
Average
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
Brake pulley surface, smooth, minimum scoring
Brake switch, proper adjustment
Brake lining wear or condition
Brake shoes should not drag when lifted
Brake consistent lifting
Stopping requirement to code
Motor & generator - bearings run quiet and cool
Motor & generator - field coils tight
Motor & generator - electrical connections tight, no
discoloration
Motor & generator – armature and rotor clearance
Motor & generator – commutator condition
Motor & generator – brushes move freely, condition
Motor & generator – minimum sparking
Motor & generator - Insulation resistance check
Sound isolation pads in good condition
Kick angles and tie downs
Governor clean and lubricated, linkage condition, bearing
condition
Governor seals and test tags in place
Suitable governor marking plate in place
Painting should not interfere with governor operation
Governor switch operation
Fly ball clearance
Governor rope hitches condition, governor rope tag
Owner responsibilities
Main line disconnect per NFPA 70
Access doors, locked and keys stored properly
Illumination, machinery spaces, machine room, control spaces,
control room and pit – GFCI receptacles - Pit light guarded
ABC fire extinguisher in machinery spaces, machine room,
control spaces and control room
machinery spaces, machine room, control spaces and control
room environment
Smoke detector main line disconnecting means required with
machinery spaces, machine room, control spaces and control
room sprinklers
Test tags and seals
Suspension means, governor rope and resocket tags
Code data plates
Rating
Average
Below
Average
11.3.3
11.4.1
11.4.2
11.4.3
11.4.4
11.4.5
11.5.1
11.5.2
11.5.3
11.5.4
11.5.5
11.5.6
11.5.7
11.5.8
11.6.1
11.6.2
11.12.1
11.12.2
11.12.3
11.12.4
11.12.5
11.12.6
11.12.7
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.4
4.5
4.9
4.10
4.11.1
4.11.2
4.11.3
TOP OF CAR
94
95
96
97
98
99
Cleanliness
Car top
Hoistway, rails, counterweight
Elevator lubrication
Proper lubricants, schedule, clean
Guide shoes, pivots, stems, etc.
Rails with roller guides - no lubrication
Rails with slide guides - lubricant suitable for safeties
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6.0
6.1.1
6.3.1
7.0
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
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Details
Paragraph
Above
Average
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
Rails free of oxidized lubricants
Suspension means, clean and lubricated
Governor ropes clean - no lubricant added
2:1 sheaves
Elevator door operation
Door gib - condition tight fastenings, sill condition and
engagement
Tracks, rollers, bearings general condition and lubrication
Up thrusts
Door closers
Tracks smooth
Relating mechanisms
Hydraulic checks - condition
Door operator should be clean, lubricated, minimum oil leaks
Door motor brushes – condition
Gear backlash, keys, set screws or pins loose, belts worn,
improper adjustment
Car door contact condition, adjustment
Hoistway door interlocks - proper operation
Hoistway door interlocks - condition, adjustment, wear
Elevator control system
Safety circuits tested, good mechanical condition
Traveling cables, condition, attachment, protection provided
Electric elevator mechanical condition and adjustment
Drive, deflector, secondary sheaves grooving wear or damage
Drive, deflector, secondary keys and shrink fits satisfactory
Suspension and compensating means equalized
Suspension & compensating means proper fastenings installed
Suspension & compensating means and resocketing data tags
No lubrication on governor ropes
Suspension means inspection
Suspension means, clean, lubricated, no corrosion, no
slippage
Antirotation devices installed
Governor rope hitches condition, governor rope tag
Rail bracket fastenings secure, support structurally sound
Clip bolts tight, sliding claps satisfactory, fish plates tight
Rail alignment
Counterweight rails, bracket spacing satisfactory
Rails blades, rust free and unpainted, proper lubrication in use
Owner responsibilities
Car top exit openable from outside only
Test tags and seals
Suspension means, governor rope and resocket tags
Rating
Average
Below
Average
7.5
7.6
7.9
7.11
8.0
8.3.1
8.3.2
8.3.3
8.3.4
8.3.5
8.3.6
8.3.7
8.4.1
8.4.2
8.4.3
8.5.1
8.6.1
8.6.2
10.0
10.2.1
10.6
11.0
11.2.1
11.2.2
11.7.1
11.7.2
11.7.3
11.7.4
11.7.5
11.7.6
11.7.7
11.12.7
11.13.1
11.13.2
11.13.3
11.13.4
11.13.5
4.0
4.6
4.11.1
4.11.2
OUTSIDE HOISTWAY
Elevator door operation
137 Quiet and smooth operation, code compliance, reversal
satisfactory.
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8.1.1
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Details
Paragraph
Above
Average
138 Noise level – quiet, pivot wear, fastenings tight
Fixtures, indicators and buttons
139 Button & key switches legible markings
140 Button & key switches free from sticking and plugging
141 Button & key switches damaged buttons replaced
142 Indicator & signal lamps replaced, long life substitutes in use
143 Indicator & signal lens conditions satisfactory
144 Indicator & audible signals operating
145 Indicator & signal faceplates in place, plumb square
146 Indicator & signal proper fastening screws
Owner responsibilities
147 Unlocking device key storage
148 Doors, frames etc. repaired
149 Landing illumination
Rating
Average
Below
Average
8.2.1
9.0
9.1.1
9.1.2
9.1.3
9.2.1
9.2.2
9.2.3
9.3.1
9.3.2
4.0
4.3
4.8
4.12
PIT
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
Cleanliness
Pit dry, free from rubbish, rust removal, painting/repair required
Elevator lubrication
Proper Lubricants, schedule, clean
Guide shoes, pivots, stems, etc.
Rails with roller guides - no lubrication
Rails with slide guides - lubricant suitable for safeties
Rails free of oxidized lubricants
Safety, linkages, governor tension sheave and frame
Elevator control system
Safety circuits tested, good mechanical condition
Electric elevator mechanical condition & adjustment
Suspension and compensating means equalized
Suspension and compensating means proper fastenings
installed
Suspension means and resocketing data tags
No lubrication on governor ropes
Suspension and compensating means inspection
Suspension means, clean, lubricated, no corrosion, no
slippage
Antirotation devices installed
Compensating means, condition and attachments
Runbys satisfactory
Compensation tie down, if furnished, operable
Compensating sheave moves freely, switch(es) properly
adjusted, groves in satisfactory condition
Oil buffer, oil level satisfactory, plunger rust free, protected,
fully extended, traveling buffers must not pre-compress
All buffers, secured in proper position. Test tag in place.
Safety mechanisms, free of rust, dirt, lubricated, proper safety
jaw clearance
Governor tension frame, free vertical movement., bearing and
sheave condition, stops properly adjusted
Owner responsibilities
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6.0
6.2.1
7.0
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.10
10.0
10.2.1
11.0
11.7.1
11.7.2
11.7.3
11.7.4
11.7.5
11.7.6
11.7.7
11.7.8
11.7.9
11.8.1
11.8.2
11.9
11.10
11.11
11.12.8
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BUILDING: _________________________________________ EQUIPMENT #:_______________
Details
Paragraph
Above
Average
173 Access doors, locked and keys stored properly
174 Illumination, machine room and pit - GFCI receptacles - Pit
light guarded
175 Code data tags
Rating
Average
Below
Average
4.2
4.4
4.11.3
MISCELLANEOUS
176 Scope
(a) Written maintenance control plan
(b) Trained personnel
(c) Plan execution
177 Managed maintenance system in place and being used
178 Equipment Records
Define contract responsibilities
179 Code and safety tests
180 Test and callback records
181 Environmental regulations compliance
182 Firefighters service test record
183 Underground hydraulic systems test
Elevator cleanliness
184 Storage area
Owner responsibilities
185 Unlocking device key storage
186 Communication system
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3.4
3.5
5.0
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
6.0
6.5.1
4.0
4.3
4.13
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