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FOREWORD
This Indian Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by the Lifts and
Escalators Sectional Committee had been approved by the Electrotechnical Division Council.
Conventional lift requires separate machine room and special pulley rooms , wherever needed. Modem technology
shows that machines and associated parts can be located in the well, on the car or in cabinets. Need has therefore
been felt to prepare this Code to regulate the installation and for safe working of 'Lifts without machine room' .
In the formulation of this Code, assistance has been derived from the following :
a) EN81-l / Pr A2 - 2000 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 1: Electric
lifts - A2; Lifts without machine room; Ref CEN TC IOdated 2000-0 I secretariat AFNOR, and
b) European Parliament and Council Directive 95116IEC of 29 June 1995.
This standard does not cover outline dimension of lifts wells, lift pits and other layout dimensions necessary for
lift installations. These are covered in IS 14665 (Part I ) : 2000 .
This standard is one of a series of Indian Standards on lifts.
Other standards published in this series are:
IS No. Title
14665 (Partl) : 2000 Electric traction lifts:
Guidelines for outline dimensions of passenger, goods, service and hospital
lifts
(Part 2/See I and 2) : 2000 Code of practice for installation, Section I Passenger and goods lifts;
Section 2 Service lifts
(Part 3/Sec I and 2) : 2000 Safety rules, Section I Passenger and goods lifts; Section 2 Service lifts
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with. the final value.
observedor calculated. expressing the result of a test or analysis. shall be rounded off in accordance with IS 2 : 1960
'Rules for rounding off numerical values (revised)'. The number of significant places retained in the rounded off
value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LIFT
WITHOUT CONVENTIONAL MACHINE ROOMS -
CODE OF PRACTICE
1 SCOPE 4 CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, PRO-
TECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF LIFTS
This standard deals with special lifts, where the hoisting
WITHOUT MACHINE ROOM
machine is kept inside the shaft itself, thereby
eliminating the conventional machine room. This 4.1 Every lift and part thereof shall be of sound material
standard is intended to help the potential users, of sufficient rating and construction and sufficient
manufacturer and the regulatory authorities who are mechanical strength for the purpose for which it is
already familiar with electric lifts complying with intended and shall be installed, protected, operated and
existing standards [see IS 14665 (Part 2/Sec I and 2) maintained in such manner so as to prevent danger.
and IS 14665 (Part 3/Sec I and 2)] for traction lifts.
4.2 Protection is defined as preventing damage to the
2 REFERENCES personnel using the elevator and maintaining the lift.

The following standards are necessary adjuncts to this 4.3 All materials used in lifts shall conform to the latest
standard: standards, wherever applicable.

IS No. TItle 4.4 Construction

1356 (Part I) : Electrical equipment of machine
4.4.1 lift Machine
1972 tools : Part I Electrical equipment of
machines for general use (second Each elevator should have a machine of its own. The
revision) lift machine can be operated by an electric motor. The
8216 : 1976 Guide for inspection oflift wire ropes speed reduction/control can be either by mechanical
14665 Electric traction lifts: gears or by electrical means .
(Part 2/Sec I Code of practice for installation,
4.4.2 Braking System
and 2): 2000 operation and maintenance, Section I
Passenger and goods lifts; Section 2 4.4.2.1 General provisions
Service lifts
a) The lift shall be provided with a braking
(Part 3/Sec I Safety rules, Section I Passenger and
system which operates automatically:
and 2) : 2000 goods lifts; Section 2 Service lifts
I) in the event of loss of the mains power
(Part41Sec 1-9): Components
2001 supply ; and
2) in the event of the loss of the supply to
3 TERMINOLOGY control circuits.
For the purpose of this standard, the definitions given b) The braking system shall have an electro-
in IS 14665 (Part 2/Sec I) shall generally apply. mechanical brake (friction type), but may, in
addition, have other braking means (for
3.1 No Machine Room - This special elevator does
example, electric).
not need a separate machine room .
4.4.2.2 Electro -mechanical brake
3.2 Machinery - Equipment traditionally placed in
a) This brake on its own shall be capable of
the machine room. Cabinet(s) for control and drive
stopping the machine when the car is
system , lift machine , main switch (es), governor and
travelling downward at rated speed and with
means for emergency operations.
the rated load plus 25 percent. In these
3.3 Machinery Space - Space(s) inside or outside of conditions the retardation of the car shall not
the well where the machinery as a whole or in parts is exceed that resulting from the operation of
placed. the safety gear or stopping on the buffer.
3.4 Pulley Space - Space(s) inside or outside of the All the mechanical components of the brake
well where pulleys are placed . which take part in the appl ication of the
braking action on the drum or disc shall be
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installed in two sets . If one of the components not apply, if the following three conditions are fulfilled:
is not working a sufficient braking effort to
a) Tripping of the over speed governor is
slow down the car, travelling downwards at
effected by means of a remote control, except
rated speed and with rated load shall continue
cableless, from outside the well whereby an
to be exercised.
involuntary tripping is not affected and the
Any solenoid plunger is considered to be a actuation de vice is not accessible to
mechanical part, any solenoid coil is not. unauthorized persons;
b) The component on which the brake operates b) Over speed governor is acces sible for
shall be coupled to the traction sheave or drum inspection and maintenance from the roof of
or sprocket by direct and positive mechanical the car or from the pit; and
means.
c) After tripping automatically, the over speed
c) A continuous flow of current is required to governor returns into the normal pos ition, as
hold off the brake when the li!t is in normal the car, is moved in the upward direction.
use.
d) The interruption of this current shall be However the electrical parts may return into the normal
effected by at least two independent electrical position by remote control from the outside of the well
devices, whether or not integral with those, which shall not influence the normal function of the
which cause interruption of the current over speed governor.
feeding the lift machine. If, whilst the lift is 4.4.5 Suspension Ropes
stationary, one of the contactors has not
opened the main contacts, further movement Round steel wire rope or synthetic rope or coated steel
of the car shall be prevented at the latest at belts can be allowed for suspension of the car and
the next change in the direction of motion. counterweight.
e) When the motor of the lift is likely to function Steel wire ropes shall conform to IS 14665 (Part 4/
as a generator, it shall not be possible for the Sec 8).
electric device operating the brake to be fed
Synthetic ropes used shall comply with Annex A. Ratio
by the driving motor.
of sh eave d iameter to diameter of rope shall be
t) Braking shall become effective without minimum 25: I and minimum factor of safety on rope
supplementary delay after opening of the breaking strength will be 16.
brake release circuit.
NaTE - The use of a diode or capacitor connected Coated steel belts (CSB) used shall comply with Annex
directly to the term inals of the brake coil is not B. Ratio of sheave diameter to steel chord will remain
considered as a means of delay. 40 : I and minimum factor of safety on CSB breaking
g) Any machine fitted with a manual emergency strength will be 12.
operating device (see 5.1.1) shall be capable
of having the brake released by hand and 4.4.6 Guide Rails and Guide Shoes
require a constant effort to keep the brake Guide rails and guide shoes shall generally conform
open. to IS 14665 (Part 4/Sec 2).
h) The brake shoe or pad pressure shall be
4.4.7 Car Doors, Landing Doors and Locking Devices
exerted by guided compression springs or
weights. The requirements specified in IS 14665 (Part 4/Sec 6)
j) Band brakes shall not be used. shall apply.
k) Brake linings shall be incombustible. 4.4.8 Terminal Stopping and Final Limit Switch
4.4.3 Lift Car
Every lift shall be provided with upper and lower final
The lift cars and frames wherever provided shall meet limit switches arranged to stop the car automatically
the requirements specified in IS 14665 (Part 4/Sec 3). within the limits of top car clearance and bottom car
run by from any speed attained in normal operation.
The car frame may be integrated with the car enclosure.
Such limit switches shall act independent of normal
4.4.4 Over Speed Governor (OSG) limit switches, wherever provided.
The requ irement specified in IS 14665 (Part 4/Sec 4) 4.4.9 Main Switch
shall apply.
Each lift shall be provided with a main switch and shall
The over speed governor shall be accessible and conform to IS 14665 (Part 2JSee I) .
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This switch shall be located: necessary and, if need be, manual

a} in the cabinet for control. except if this is emergency operation .
mounted in the well. or b} The clear height for movement shall not be
b} at the emergency and test panel (s) when the less than 1.80 m.
cabinet for control is mounted in the well. If c} There shall be a clear vertical distance of at
the emergency panel is separate from the test least 0.30 m above rotating parts of the
panel. the switch shall be at the emergency machine. This requirement does not apply if
panel. these parts are directly located below the well
ceiling.
If the main switch is not easily accessible from the
cabinet for control, then the cabinet shall be provided 4.5.2.3 Working areas in the car or on the car roof
with an isolating switch.
a} If maintenance/inspection work on the
4.5 Installation and Maintenance machinery is to be carried out from inside the
car or from the car roof, the following applies:
4.5.1 Access
I} Any kind of uncontrolled and unexpected
Access to the interior of the machinery and pulley car movement resulting from
spaces shall be, maintenance/inspection that can be
dangerous to persons carrying out
a} capable of being properly lit by a permanent
maintenance/inspection work shall be
electric light fixture(s}: and
prevented by a mechanical device and
b} easy to use in complete safety in all electrical device .
circumstances without necessitating entry into
2} When the car is blocked against all
private premises.
movement it shall be possible to leave the
4.5.2 Machinery Inside the Well working area easily and safely.
4.5.2.1 General provisions b} Any necessary devices for emergency
operation and for dynamic tests (such as brake
a} Machinery spaces inside the well shall be so tests, traction tests, safety gear tests, buffer
constructed to withstand the loads and forces tests or tests of ascending car over speed
they are intended to be subjected. protection means) shall be arranged so that
b} In the case of wells partially enclosed at the they can be operated from outside of the well.
exterior of buildings the machinery shall be
suitably protected against environmental 4.5.2.4 Ventilation
influences. The machinery spaces shall be suitably ventilated. The
c} Provision should be given to access the electric equipment of the machinery shall be protected
machine for maintenance purpose either from as far as it is reasonably practicable from dust. harmful
car top or otherwise. fumes and humidity.
4.5.2.2 Dimensions of working areas inside the well 45.2.5 Lighting and socket outlets
a} The dimensions of working areas inside the The working area and machinery spaces shall be
well shall be sufficient to permit easy and safe provided with permanently installed electric lighting
working on equipment, especially the on the basis of at least 200 lux at floor level.
electrical equipment.
I} A clear horizontal area in front of the 4.5.2.6 Handling of equipment
control panels and the cabinets. This area One or more metal supports or hooks with the
is defined as follows : indication ofthe safe working load, as appropriate, are
i} Depth, measured from the external provided in the machinery spaces, conveniently
surface of the enclosures, at least positioned to permit the hoisting of heavy equipment.
0.70 m; and
4.5.3 Machinery Outside of the Well
ii} Width, the greater of the following
values : 0.50 m or the full width of 4.5.3.1 General provisions
the cabinet or panel.
Machinery spaces outside of the well shall be so
2} A clear horizontal area of at least 0.50 m constructed to withstand the loads and forces to which
x 0.60 m for maintenance and inspection they are intended to be subjected.
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4.5.3.2 Machinery cabinet of minimum 0 .50 m x 0.60 m with a minimum height
of 2 m, shall be available for emergency and tests
a) The machinery shall be located inside a
operations.
cabinet; and
b) The machinery cabinet shall consist of 4.5.4.5 Control panel
imperforate walls, floor. roof and lockable a) The control panel should be installed near the
door(s). hoisting equipment either inside the shaft or
4.5.3.3 Working area outside;
b) The control panel should be accessible from
The working area in front of a machinery cabinet shall
the landing for maintenance purposes;
comply with the requirements according to 4.5.2.2.
c) Adequate safety measures should be provided
4.5.3.4 Ventilation to control unauthorized access;
The ,machinery cabinet shall be suitably ventilated. It d) Adequate illumination should be provided for
shall be such that the machinery is protected as far as the control panel for easy maintenance.
it is reasonably practicable from dust. harmful fumes Illumination should be available even when
and humidity. . there is no power supply. Minimum of 50 lux
illumination should be provided for the
4.5.3.5 Lighting and socket outlets control panel; and
The inside of the machinery cabinet shall be provided e) The requirements specified in IS 14665 (Part
with permanently installed electric lighting on the basis 4/Sec 9) shall generally apply.
of at least 200 lux at floor level.
4.5.5 Over Speed Governor (OSG)
The switch placed inside close to the door(s), at an
The over speed governor should be installed without
appropriate height, shall control lighting of the cabinet.
hindrance to the movement of the car.
4.5.4 Devices for Emergency and Tests
For maintenance purposes the over speed governor
4.5.4.1 In the case of machinery inside the well, the should be accessible from the car top or otherwise.
necessary devices for emergency and tests shall be
provided on a panel(s) suitable for carrying out from 5 OPERATING AND SAFETY DEVICES
outside of the well all emergency operations and any 5.1 Emergency Operation
necessary dynamic tests ofthe lift . These devices shall
be inaccessible to unauthorized persons. 5.1.1 If the manual effort required to move the car in
the upward direction with its rated load does not exceed
If the emergency and tests devices are not protected 400 N the machine shall be provided with a manual
inside a machinery cabinet. they shall be enclosed with means of emergency operation allowing the car to be
a suitable lockable cover. moved to a landing. If the means for moving the car
4.5.4.2 The panel(s) shall, can be driven by the lift moving. then it shall be a
smooth. spokeless wheel.
a) include the emergency operation devices;
b) have equipment which enables dynamic tests 5.1.2 If the means is removable. it shall be located in
to be carried out; and an easily accessible place in the machinery space. It
shall be suitably marked if there is any risk of confusion
c) be provided with an opening for a direct
as to the machine for which it is intended.
observation of the lift machine or with display
devices, which inform about: If the means is removable or can be disengaged from
I) Direction of movements; the machine, an electric safety device shall be actuated,
2) Reaching of an unlocking zone; and at the latest when the means is coupled with the
machine.
3) Speed of the lift, except it is automatically
limited up to 0.63 mls . 5.1.3 It shall be possible to check easily whether the
4.5.4.3 The panel(s) shall be lit by a permanently car is in an unlocking zone. This check may be made,
installed electric lighting on the basis of at least 50 lux for example, by means of marks on the suspension or
on the level of the panel(s). governor ropes (see also 4.5.4.2).
A switch placed inside or close to the panel shall control 5.1.4 If the effort defined in 5.1.1 is greater than 400 N.
lighting of the panel(s). a means of electrical emergency operation shall be
provided in accordance with 5.2.
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This means shall be located in the machine room, in another electric switch the following electric
the machinery cabinet or in the emergency and test devices :
panel(s) (see 4.5.4). I) Those mounted on the safety gear;
5.2 Control of Emergency Electrical Operation 2) Those of the over speed governor;
3) Final limit switches; and
5.2.1 If a means of emergency electrical operation is
4) Those mounted on the buffers, if any.
provided an emergency electrical operation switch shall
be installed. The machine shall be supplied from the d) The emergency electrical operation switch
normal mains supply or from the standby supply, if and its push-buttons shall be so placed that
there is one. the machine can be observed directly or by
display devices.
5.2.2 The following conditions shall be satisfied e) The car speed shall not exceed 0.63 mls.
simultaneously :
5.3 Emergency Alarm Device
a) Operation of the emergency electrical
operation switch shall permit the control of An intercom system, or similar device, powered by the
car movement by constant pressure on buttons emergency supply shall be installed between inside the
protected against accidental operation. The car and the place from which the emergency operation
direction of movement shall be clearly is carried out if the travel exceeds 30 m or if a direct
indicated; acoustic communication between the car and the place
from which the emergency operation is carried out is
b) After operation of the emergency electrical
not possible.
operation switch, all movement of the car
except that controlled by this switch shall be 6 DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES
prevented.
Lift car area shall conform to IS 14665 (Part 3/Sec 1).
c) The emergency electrical operation switch
Car dimensions and lift well dimensions shall be agreed
shall render inoperative by itself or through
mutually between the supplier and the customer.

ANNEXA
(Clause 4.4.5)
SYNTHETIC ROPES FOR LIFTS

A-2.5 Rope Construction - I + 5 + (5 + 5) + 18

A-I REQUIREMENTS
1 + 6 + (6 + 6) + 13
The general requirements for synthetic ropes for
suspension on passenger lifts comply within the scope A-2.6 Lay Length Ratio - 1.58 - 1.78
ofIS 8216 and IS 14665 (Part 4/Sec 8).
A-2.7 Number of Indicator Strands - 6-9 in the
A-2 ROPE PARAMETERS outer layer

A.2.11Ype Designation : SR 60/SR80 A-3 PARAMETER OF MATERIAL

SR60 Synthetic Rope Lay Length outer : 60 mm A-3.1 Rope

SR80 Synthetic Rope Lay Length outer : 80 mm A-3.1.1 High Tensile Fibres

A-2.2 Nominal Diameter of Rope (Internal) d. - Material - Kevlar 49

10.8mm. I Twaron 1055
A-2.3 Nominal Diameter of Rope (External) d - Tensile strength (N/mm 2) - 2 800 N/mm 2
12mm. • Ultimate elongation (percent) - 2.4
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Filament diameter (urn) -12 Groove radius (R) - d. [y (0 .53

Number of filaments/yarn -1000 < Y< 0.55)]
NumberofyanUstrand -5-13
A-3.1.2/ndicator Strands Angle of wrap - (X ~ 458 (~:)
Material - Tenax HTA with
Aramid fibre d, Traction sheave
part diameter

Tensile strength (N/mm 2 ) - 4 200 A-3.3 Coefficient of Friction for Traction Sheave
Objective Evidence
Ultimate elongation (percent) - 1.2-1.68
Material of the outer Elastoilan Elastoilan
2
Young's modulus (N/mm ) - 236000 sheath 1154DIO 1185AIO
A-3.t.3 lntersheatn FHF self- FHF self-
extinguish extinguish
Material - Elastoilan
1185AlO Loading J.I =0.20 J.I =0.26
(FHF) self-
extinguish 0.20 0.26
J.i.=-- J.i.=--
Tensile strength (Nzmm-) - 35 Emergency stopping I+~ 1+~
50 50
Ultimate elongation (percent) - 600 Hoisting the lift car J.I = 0.33 J.I = 0.43
A-3.1.4 Outersheatb
A-3.4 Deflection Pulley
Material - Elastoilan Elastoilan
1154DlO Deflection pulley material - Polyamide or Gray
1185AlO
(FHF) (FHF) cast iron
self- self- Minimum ratio of diameters - Old = 25
extinguish extinguish
A-3.5 Rope End Connection
Tensile strength - 45 35
(N/mm 2 ) Asymmetrical rope socket, constructed as follows :
Ultimate - 400 600 a) Construction shall be same as of wedge clamp
elongation (percent) for overhead equipment,
A-3.2 Traction Sheave b) Socket angle = wedge angle,
c) 19° ~ socket angle/wedge angle ~ 23°, and
Shape of traction sheave - U (semicircular)
d) Dead end of rope secured with a wire rope
groove
grip intended for producing temporary rope-
Traction sheave material - Gray cast iron termination , shall be subject to safety
requirements (wire rope grip not passed over
Minimum ratio of diameter - 25
load-bearing rope fall).
(Old) =
Groove angle (Ci) - 50° A-3.6 Rope Safety Calculation
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ANNEXB
(Clause 4.4.5)
ELASTOMERIC COATED STEEL BELTS FOR LIFTS

B-1 REQUIREMENTS B-3.3.5.4 CSB thickness

The general requirements for elastomeric coated steel The lesser dimension of the cross-section ofthe molded
chorded belts for suspension and compensation belt.
applications on passenger and freight lifts for various
constructions is written in SI units . B-3.4 Mechanical Properties
B-3.4.1 Steel Chord Tensile Strength
B·2TERMS
The ratio between the minimum force obtained in a
B-2.1 Description of Terms
tensile test to the sum of the cross sectional areas of
B-2.1.1 Steel Chord the wires in the chord.
An assembly of steel strands each comprising several B-3.4.2 CSB, Minimum Breaking Force
steel wires . The strands are helically laid around a
Specified value which the actual (measured) breaking
central core strand .
force must meet or exceed in a prescribed tensile test.
B-2.1.2 Coated Steel Belt (CSB)
B-3.4.3 CSB Stretcb (Extension)
A belt comprising several steel chords arranged in
B-3.4.3.1 Constructional stretch
parallel , and molded within an elastomeric casing.
Amount of extension which is attributed to the initial
B-2.2 Belt Grade bedding down of the wires within strands and the
A level of requirement of the breaking force of the strands within the chords due to belt loading.
elastomeric coated steel belt, which is designated by a B-3.4.3.2 Elastic stretch
number.
Amount of recoverable extension which follows
B-3 DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS Hooke's law, within certain limits due to application
of load.
B-3.1 For the Steel Chords
B-3.4.3.3 Permanent stretch
B-3.3.1 Chord Diameter
Non-elastic, non-recoverable extension.
The diameter of a circle that circumscribes the cross
section of a chord . This diameter is used for evaluating B-4 MATERIAL
diameter ratios .
B-4.1 Steel wire used in chord construction may be
B-3.3.2 Chord Lay Length carbon or alloy steel manufactured to meet the tensile
That distance measured parallel to the longitudinal belt strength properties and durability requirements
axis, in which the outer strands of the chord make one specified by the CSB manufacturer, or user.
complete tum about the axis of the chord . B-4.2 Steel wires or chords may be plated with
B-3.3.3 Number of Strands in a Chord corrosion reducing materials as required by the CSB
manufacturer or user.
B-3.3.4 Number of Steel Wires in a Strand
B-4.3 Elastomeric casing material may be polyurethane
B-3.3.5 For the Molded CSB or other suitable material which meets the durability,
B-3.3.5.1 Number ofsteel chords in a CSB flexibility and traction requirements specified by the
CSB manufacturer or user.
B-3.3.5 .2 Chord pitch
B-5 CSB PROPERTIES AND TOLERANCES
The spacing between adjacent chord center lines in the
CSB. B-5.1 Classification
B-3.3.5.3 CSB width CSB shall be classified by the width and thickness,
number of chords, chord diameter, and casing material.
The larger dimension of the cross-section of the molded
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B-S.2 Chord Core i) Manufacturer has successfully

completed the tests in B-1; and
Chords should normally be constructed with a steel
ii) Periodic breaking force tests are
core unless specified otherwise. Other cores should be
successfully completed from a
the subject of agreement between the supplier and the
sample of production lengths in
purchaser.
accordance with the following:
B-S.3 CSB Grade For classes, grades and breaking
forces as specified in the appropriate
Belt grade shall be based on the minimum breaking
part of this specification. a sample
load expected in a tensile test.
for breaking force testing shall be
B-S.4 Chord Lay taken from a minimum of every
twentieth production length.
The chord lay shall be specified between the purchaser
and the manufacturer. B-7 LIFT CYCLE
B-7.1 Replacement Due to Damage
B-S.S CSB Mass
The belt mass shall be specified in kg/m by the The CSB shall be replaced when load carrying chords
manufacturer. are damaged by an exterior source. Damage to the
elastomeric molded casing is not a requirement for
B-S.6 Belt Length replacement, as long as load carrying strands have not
been severed.
The actual length of belt supplied expressed in metres
shall be specified by the manufacturers subject to B-7.2 Replacement Due to Wear
tolerances agreed upon by the manufacturer and the
purchaser. Replacement due to wear shall be considered in one of
two categories: normal wear of the CSB elastomeric
B-5.7 Dimensional tolerance of the CSB shall be casings and fatigue limit of the load carrying strands.
specified between the purchaser and the manufacturer. If anyone belt is replaced due to wear, the complete
B-6 TESTING AND COMPLIANCE set of similarly utilized belts on that elevator shall be
replaced.
B-6.1 General
B-7.2.1 Elastomeric Molded Casing Wear
Coated steel belts manufactured in accordance with
this standard, where applicable, shall be capable of The CSB shall be replaced if the elastomeric casing,
meeting all the appropriate requirements as specified through wear or damage, results in any single strand
in B-5. The manufacturer shall be able to demonstrate of any chord being exposed to wear.
compliance with this standard by either: B-7.2.2 Fatigue Life Limit
a) Testing each production length in accordance The CSB shall be replaced if the fatigue limit is
with B-5. or reached.
b) Where the rope manufacturer operates a
quality assurance system complying with The fatigue life limit shall be established by one of the
ISO 9002 and independently verified by an following methods:
approved body, sampling tests may be B-7.2.2.1 The specification of a cycles of use based
undertaken to verify compliance with criterion for retirement of the CSB's specific to the
requirements. The sampling programme shall application, and based upon test data.
meet the following minimum requirements:
B-7.2.2.2 The specification of a time-period of use
1) For each size and grade of a given CSB
construction the manufacturer shall be based criterion for retirement of the CSB's. Such a time
able to present evidence from testing of period shall be based upon cycles of operation and load
at least three production lengths conditions specific to the application and based upon
representing the current design. The test data.
purpose of these tests is to prove the B-7.2.2.3 The criteria for retirement of the CSB shall
design, materials and methods be based upon a monitoring measurement or inspection
manufacture. method, which is capable of determining the condition
2) Future production lengths shall be of the steel chords. This method may be continuous or
deemed to comply when. periodically applied.

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B-7.2.2.4 A combined method using cycle-based B·7.2.2.6 The method of fatigue limit determination
(see B-7.2.2.1) or time-based (see B-7.2.2.2) retirement shall be indicated on a belt identification tag, on the
criteria combined with a monitoring, measurement, and belt itself. or other visible place in close proximity to
inspection method (see B-7.2.2.3) shall be permitted. the terminiations .
The criteria shall be based upon test data. B-7.2.2.7 When a continuous operating fatigue
B-7.2.2.5 The lift manufacturer shall establish the monitoring systems is installed, a self-test or automatic
fatigue limit (in terms of cycles, time, monitoring, diagnostic indication shall be provided as part of the
measurement), to ensure that the residual strength of fatigue monitoring system. Should the system become
the CSB is not less than 60 percent of the minimum inoperative, the lift shall not be permitted to re-start
break ing strength. after a normal stop at the designated landing .
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