Installation Manual - Lift

Passenger Lift
Installation
Operation &
Maintenance
Manual
Aote Langbo Elevator Co., Ltd

(AOTE RAMBO Elevator Co., Ltd)
Passenger Elevator Installation Manual
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Contents
1. Preparation for installation ................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Manpower organization........................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Getting familiar with drawings and data .................................................................................. 4
1.3 Measurement of hoistway and machine room ........................................................................ 4
1.4 Unpacking and counting the components and auxiliary materials ......................................... 7
1.5 Safe use of electric power in construction .............................................................................. 8
1.6 Tools for elevator installation (See table below). .................................................................... 8
1.7 Elevator installation schedule ................................................................................................. 9
1.8 Work safety rules for installation personnel .......................................................................... 11
1.9 Clearing the construction site ............................................................................................... 12
2. Installation processes and quality requirements ............................................................................. 12
2.1 Scaffolding ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.2 Fabricating template holders ................................................................................................ 14
2.3 Erecting template holders ..................................................................................................... 17
2.4 Installation of rail supports .................................................................................................... 18
2.5 Installation of guide rail base ................................................................................................ 20
2.6 Installation of guide rails ....................................................................................................... 20
2.7 Correction of guide rails ........................................................................................................ 21
2.8 Installation of landing doors .................................................................................................. 23
2.9 Installation of hoisting machine............................................................................................. 29
2.10 Installation of buffers ............................................................................................................. 33
2.11 Installation of car frame and safety gears............................................................................. 34
2.13 Installation of hoisting ropes ................................................................................................. 41
2.14 Installation of car ................................................................................................................... 45
2.15 Installation of door operator .................................................................................................. 47
2.16 Installation of speed governor ............................................................................................... 49
2.17 Installation of infrared multi-beam screen............................................................................. 52
2.18 Installation of control cabinet ................................................................................................ 53
2.19 Installation of cable system ................................................................................................... 56
2.20 Installation of signal system .................................................................................................. 57
2.21 Wiring and earthing ............................................................................................................... 62

1. Preparation for installation

1.1 Manpower organization
The elevator installation team usually has 3 or 4 members. Technical works
participating in the installation must have taken the training of safe practice for special
operations, passed the corresponding examinations, and obtained the ―Certificate of
Qualification for Special Operations‖ for the installation and maintenance of elevators. The
team must include one installation mechanic and one electrician who are familiar with
elevator products and responsible for installation and adjustment of the elevator. In
addition, the person in charge of the installation site shall consult with the user on a certain
number of cranemen, scaffolders, carpenters, masons, and assistant works as needed by
the working procedures, in order to ensure the smooth progress of installation. Parallel
working may be used for the mechanical and electrical installation. The leader of the
installation team shall make an operation plan for unified arrangements.
1.2 Getting familiar with drawings and data
1.2.1 Construction layout drawing of the building, structural diagram of the elevator
hoistway, layout drawing of the elevator hoistway, drawings of related embedded parts and
preformed holes, and layout plan of the machine room.
1.2.2 Installation manual, general structural diagram of the elevator, mechanical
installation drawings, packing list, electrical installation and wiring diagrams, electrical
schematic diagrams, commissioning, operating, and maintenance guides, etc.
1.2.3 Installation and acceptance data of the elevator, relevant standards, and
relevant process specifications.
1.3 Measurement of hoistway and machine room
1.3.1 Use the construction layout drawing of the elevator to recheck the net planar
dimensions (width and depth) in the hoistway, the verticality of the hoistway, preformed
holes of the hoistway, positions of embedded iron parts, positions of the hoistway ring
beams, pit depth, overhead height, dimensions of the corbel sill of each landing, and lifting
height.
1.3.2 Use the construction layout drawing of the elevator to check the plane layout of
the machine room, the clearance dimensions (width, depth, and height) of the machine
room, the positions and sizes of preformed holes in the floor, and the height and position of
lifting hooks.
In the event of any disagreement with the construction layout drawing, immediately
advise the user to make corrections in time. The horizontal dimensions of the elevator

hoistway as defined in Clause 7.1 of GB/T 7025.1-1997 are the minimum clearance
dimensions measured with a plumb. The permissible deviation is:
0~＋25mm when height ≤30m

General Structural Diagram of the Elevator
Power supply Lifting hook
Hoisting
Control cabinet machine
Car rope hitch Hoisting steel

wire rope
Supporting
beam Guide rails
Counterweig
ht rope hitch
Counterweig
Hoistway ht supporting
beam
Machine
frame
Speed
governor
Crosshead Crosshead
sheave
Landing door Car top
device guard
Car
Car guide
Counterweig
ht guide
Guide rail Counterweig
connection plate ht guide rail
bracket
Car guide rail bracket Counterweig
ht return rope
sheave
Pit ladder
Landing door
Counterweig
ht housing
Landing door sill
Steel wire rope of Car buffer

speed governor
Counterweig
Tensioning device of ht guard
speed governor
Counterwei
ght buffer
Guide rail base

1.4 Unpacking and counting the components and auxiliary materials

1.4.1 Select an appropriate stacking location. Articles that are susceptible to damp
shall be put in well-ventilated places. The warehouse shall be dry, illuminated, and
lockable.
1.4.2 Work with the user or its competent authorities to open the package and take
out the packing list and technical documents of the elevator. Check and count the
components and auxiliary materials according to the documents and immediately keep the
record. After counting is completed, both parties shall sign and archive the record. If any
missing or incorrect item is found during the counting process, the information shall be
promptly fed back as required by the Contract and relevant regulations in order that the
problem can be verified and solved.
1.4.3 Transporting and stacking the equipment
a. Carry the hoisting machine unit, speed governor, control cabinet, machine
supporting beam, and bed frame (base plate) of the hoisting machine to the
machine room or the top floor.
b. Carry the component parts of the car frame and the car to the top floor.
c. Carry the guide rails, guide rail base plate, counterweight guard, ladder,
counterweight assembly, counterweight, buffer, and tensioning sheave to the
bottom floor.
d. Carry the landing doors, door jambs, and sills to the corresponding floors or
intermediate rooms according to the on-site condition.
e. Easily deformable and pliable components, such as guide rails, landing door guide,
door leaves, and door jambs, shall be laid flat and properly cushioned. Electrical
and vulnerable components shall be properly stored and managed in accordance
with their technical specifications.
1.4.4 Inspection and reconditioning of guide rails
The car guide and counterweight guide used for the elevator must have been
measured by the quality inspection authorities with special-purpose instruments. Their
straightness, symmetry, and thickness shall meet relevant requirements, because they
have a direct influence on the installation accuracy and comfort of the elevator guide. This
is a critical step in the installation of the entire elevator.
a. Carefully check the joints of the main guide and the counterweight guide. If there is
any burr or dirt, trim the guide with a file and then clean it up.
b. If the terrace of the guide joints is greater than 0.05mm, adjust the sequence of the

guide rails until the deviation between joints is minimized.

c. Clean the accepted main guide and counterweight guide and array the rails
according to the mortise-tenon order. After arraying the rails, number the
corresponding joints with paint.
d. After reconditioning and arraying all guide rails, lay them flat in a clean place and
properly cushion them. Prevent guide rails from colliding with any other object.
Cover them with tarpaulin to keep out mud, sand and any other type of extraneous
matter.
1.5 Safe use of electric power in construction
1.5.1 Check if the power supply for the elevator is temporary power supply. If yes, as
the purchaser to timely replace it with permanent power supply.
1.5.2 A special-purpose switchbox and corresponding warning signs must be
provided for construction power. All loads must be equipped with short-circuit protection
and overload protection. Power for manual tools must be controlled through matching
leakage protectors.
1.5.3 The power supply for the machine room must be controlled through a readily
accessible switch so that the switch can be promptly turned off in an emergency. The fuse
shall be a former one and shall not be replaced with a copper wire.
1.5.4 Shielded 36V jacklights and qualified power sources shall be used on the
installation site.
1.5.5 The machine room must be well illuminated. The elevator lighting shall be
independently powered.
1.5.6 The power supply for the electric welding machine shall be controlled through
an independent switch.
1.6 Tools for elevator installation (See table below)
No. Name & spec. No. Name & spec. No. Name & spec.
1 Socket spanner 19 Portable work light 37 Puller
Monkey spanners:
2 20 Hacksaw frame 38 A pair of intercoms
10＂, 20＂
Cross screwdrivers: 3＂,
3 Pliers 21 39 Angular finishing grinder
4＂
Files: plate, circular,
4 Wire stripper 22 40 Electric hammer
semi-circular, triangular

No. Name & spec. No. Name & spec. No. Name & spec.
Screwdrivers: 1＂, Drills: 2.8, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, Snap gauge: 33L52-1,
5 23 41
2＂, 6＂, 12＂ 12, 16, 18 33L52-2, 33L52-3
Ball pein hammers: 3/2lbs,
6 Plumb bob: 10～15kg 24 42 Holing knife
4lbs
7 Wire cutter 25 Wood hammer 43 Hand shears
Angle rulers: 4＂, Gas welding equipment
8 26 Electric drills: 6mm, 19mm 44
12＂ and tools
Electric soldering iron: Power transformer:
9 Feeler gauge 27 45
35W, 150W 36V/150VA
Steel measure tape:
10 28 Electrician’s knife 46 Power socket
3m
Steel rulers: 300mm,
11 29 Flashlight 47 Box wrench
1,000mm
Screw dies: M8, M10, M12,
12 Hydraulic jack (5T) 30 48 Vernier caliper
M16
13 Chain block (3T) 31 Screw die rack 49 Magnetic plumb
Small electric welding
14 Multimeter 32 Oil gun 50
machine
15 Megameter 33 Marking gauge 51 Flat chisel
16 Tachometer 34 Test pencil
Hexagon socket wrench:
17 Clip-on ammeter 35
1.5mm, 2.5mm
18 Decibel meter 36 Leveling rod
1.7 Elevator installation schedule

The working procedures of elevator installation can be arranged according to ―Elevator
Installation Schedule‖.

SUZHOU ASIA FUJI ELEVATOR CO,.LTD.
Elevator installation schedule
Effective work days

No. Item
Preparation for installation

Erecting templets
I nstallation of guide rails
I nstallation of landing doors
I nstallation of supporting beams
I nstallation of hoisting machine
I nstallation of guide ways
Installation of buffer
Installation of car frame
Installation of counterweight
I nstallation of hoisting ropes
Installation of car
Installation of car door
Installation of safety edges
I nstallation of door operator
Installation of speed governor
Installation of control cabinet
Installation of cable system
Installation of signal system
Wiring and earthing
Commissioning
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Notes: 1. Work days are calculated according to a single 10-landing, centrally controlled variable-speed elevator 2. The arrangement of working procedure may be adjusted according to the
specific condition or parallel operation
1.8 Work safety rules for installation personnel

1.8.1 Be sure to remember the ―Safety First‖ production orientation and keep
mentally alert.
1.8.2 Be sure to put on safety helmets, safety gloves, and work shoes before
entering the construction site. It is strictly forbidden to frolic during construction. It is strictly
forbidden to perform construction operations after drinking alcohol.
1.8.3 Before construction, carefully check the equipment and tools to be used. The
flammable and explosive articles to be used in construction shall be kept in safe places
and managed by specially-assigned persons in order to ensure absolute safety during
construction.
1.8.4 Be sure to stand firmly and hold tight to the scaffolds while climbing up and
down the hoistway scaffolds during an operation. A steel pipe paved with two layers of
scaffold plates shall be set up in each scaffold layer. Unless other protective measures
have been taken, safety belts must be put on and firmly tied to secure objects if the
operating height is greater than 2m and the operation involves the risk of falling. While
dismantling scaffolds, be sure to remove or bend the nails in the wood boards.
1.8.5 Before the landing doors are installed, be sure to set up protective doors or
guard rails at the landing door openings and entrances to the hoistway. The height of any
protective door (or guard rail) shall be not less than 1m. The bottom of the guard rail shall
be fixed with about 150mm skirtboards. And easily visible warning signs shall be hung lest
personnel enter the hoistway by accident or extraneous objects fall into the hoistway and
cause injuries.
1.8.6 The operation area and surrounding areas must be kept clean. Stumbling and
other injuries must always be prevented in order to maintain a safe environment. Do not
stack rollable and slippery components, tools, and installation materials on scaffolds. Do
not work on two neighboring layers in the hoistway. It is strictly forbidden to climb or slide
down cables, electric wires, guide rails, or compensation chains. If there are preformed
holes in the machine room, the preformed holes shall be fixed with wood boards or
covered with heavy objects to prevent objects from falling into the hoistway.
1.8.7 Construction personnel are strictly forbidden to lean from outside the hoistway
into the car or work between the landing door and the car door. It is strictly forbidden to
short-circuit the door interlock or any other safety circuit.
1.8.8 Operations on live equipment shall be handled by at least three persons and
insulated tools shall be used. It is strictly forbidden to assign any operation to a single

person.
1.8.9 While installing or repairing electrical equipment, make sure its power switch
has been turned off and hang ―Do NOT Switch on‖ and ―Under Construction‖ signs.
1.8.10 Sufficient lighting must be provided whenever an operation is in progress in
the hoistway. Portable work lights shall be provided with rubber handles and protective
shields and be powered with safety voltages not higher than 36V.
1.8.11 Weight-bearing lifting hooks in the machine room shall be accompanied by
Guarantee of Bearing Capacity provided by the user. Before lifting any heavy object,
perform a strict inspection of the rigging and the hoist. Sufficiently allow for the weight of
the object to be lifted and select appropriate lifting tools and equipment.
1.8.12 Whenever soldering, cutting, or brazing torches are used during installation,
relevant operating rules must be strictly followed in order to prevent fire accidents.
1.8.13 Before manually driving the hoisting machine in the machine room to move
the car, be sure to switch off the power supply.
1.8.14 Before entering the car top or bottom pit for any operation, be sure to switch
off the non-automatic reset button switch.
1.8.15 Unauthorized personnel shall not start the elevator before it passes the
acceptance inspection by the quality inspection authorities.
1.9 Clearing the construction site
Before elevator installation, clean and trim the machine room, hoistway, bottom pit,
and all other construction spots. After the elevator installation and before the overall
commissioning, clear the extraneous matter at the door openings of all landings, in the
machine room and the bottom pit, and on the car top. Collect and properly store the
remaining oddments.
2. Installation processes and quality requirements

2.1 Scaffolding
Scaffolding is a required item of preparation for elevator installation. The quality of
scaffolding has a major influence on the safety of the installation personnel and the
progress of elevator installation. Scaffolds shall be erected by scaffolders holding
―Qualification Certificate for Special Operations‖. The elevator installation and repairing
workers shall advance scaffolding requirements before the scaffolds are erected. After
scaffolds are completely erected, strictly check if the erected scaffolds meet safety

requirements. Unacceptable scaffolds shall be re-erected until they meet safety

requirements. Materials suitable for scaffolding include spruce and steel tubes. They shall
be selected according to the specific situation. Whichever material is chosen must ensure
the stability (each layer must have at least one cross-bar butted against the wall) of the
scaffolds and sufficient bearing capacity.
2.1.1 Clearing the hoistway
Before erecting scaffolds, clear the hoistway pit of extraneous matter and any
obstacles on the hoistway walls that may hinder installation.
2.1.2 Erecting scaffolds
a. Scaffolds shall be erected in grids, as shown in Fig.1.
b. The spacing between cross-beams on the scaffolds is preferably 1.2m. Scaffolds
at the hall doors of the hoistway shall be erected in the pattern shown in Fig.2.
c. Scaffold cross-beams on each floor shall be completely paved with wood boards.
Any clearance shall be not greater than 50mm. Both ends of any wood board shall
be temporarily fastened to the cross-beam. The separating wood boards between
layers shall be staggered by 90°. It shall usually extend out of both sides of the
cross-bar by 100mm. The extension shall be neither too long nor too short. The
clearance between boards shall be such that personnel do not step into it and
large tools do not fall into it. Both ends of each wood board shall be firmly bound
with #10 galvanized iron wires lest they warp and cause accidents in order to
ensure the safety of the construction personnel.
2.1.3 Notes
a. The erection of scaffolds shall not interfere with the installation positions of and
access to the guide rails and guide rail supports. Set lines and access to other
parts shall be circumvented.
b. Erected scaffolds shall be easy for installation personnel to climb.
c. When scaffolding reaches the top landing, short columns shall be used instead in
order to facilitate the future dismantlement during the assembly of the car.
d. The bearing pressure of the scaffolds shall be greater than 250kg/m2.
After scaffolds are erected, the installation personnel shall carefully check if the
scaffolds are safe and compliant with service requirements and check if there is residual
extraneous matter that crops out of the wall surfaces below the machine room floor and in
the hoistway. Any extraneous matter found shall be eliminated.

Figure 1(a) Post-posed counterweight Figure 1(b) Lateral-posed

counterweight
Not greater
Floor surface
than 1200
Hall door sill line
Figure 1(c) Type of panoramic elevator Figure 2
2.2 Fabricating template holders

2.2.1 Materials used for fabricating template holders include wood and profiled steel.
Profiled steel is usually used for high-rise elevators. Wood is the most frequently used
material for the time being. Wood used for the fabrication of template holders shall comply
with relevant standards. All four sides of any wood block shall be planed and meet the
following requirements:
Lifting height
Thickness (mm) Width (mm)
(M)
≤20 30 80
＞20～40 40 100
＞40 50 100

2.2.2 Template holders are divided into upper template holders and lower template
holders. The upper template holders are of a framework type according to the type of
elevator guide rails. Mark the center line of the car guide, center line of the counterweight
guide, and center line of the car on the fabricated template holder. The positional deviation
of any line shall be not greater than 0.3mm. Then mark 10 plumb lines according to Fig.3.
①② are net door-opening lines of the car sill. ③④⑤⑥ are car guide bracket surface lines.
⑦⑧⑨⑩ are counterweight guide bracket surface lines. If it is an opposite door elevator,
car sill net door-opening lines 11 and 12 shall be set. If there is no machine room or there
is only a small machine room, traction sheave center lines 13 and 14 shall be set. A is the
car width; B is the car depth; C is the door-opening width of the car; D is the distance from
the car center to the counterweight center; E is the pitch of the traction sheave. L 1 and L2
are respectively the distances between the car guide bracket surface and the
counterweight guide bracket surface. The specific dimensions are shown in the
construction layout drawing of the elevator.
Figure 3(a) Post-posed counterweight

Figure 3(b) Lateral-posed counterweight
Figure 3(c) Type of elevator without machine room
The reference lines of the car and counterweight guide rails shall be set by translating
the guide bracket surface lines after the guide brackets are installed, commissioned and
fixed.
2.2.3 Fabrication of the lower template holders is not subject to strict requirements
and may be determined by the installation personnel.

2.3 Erecting template holders

2.3.1 Template holders are usually fixed in the hoistway 500mm below the floor of
the machine room. If there is no machine room or there is only a small machine room, the
template holders are fixed in the hoistway 250mm below the top plate of the hoistway. Four
150×150mm holes 200m in depth are drilled in the hoistway at this level and two
100×100mm wood beams with planed four sides are inserted into these four holes. After
the calibrated levelness is not greater than 5mm, these wood beams will be fastened.
2.3.2 Place the template holder onto the wood beams and then check if the levelness
of the template holder is within 5mm. After calibration, determine the horizontal position of
the template holder according to the actual dimensions in the hoistway and the positions of
the preformed holes in the machine room. Then preliminarily fix the template holder onto
the wood beams (See Fig.4).
2.3.3 Where there is an inclination or great lifting height in the elevator hoistway, a
lower template holder shall be made. The lower template holder has basically the same
form as that of the upper template holder and is installed at a distance of 0.8m~1m to the
bottom of the pit. Its fixing mode is quite simple. As shown in Fig.4, it can be fixed and
installed by using coupling planks to combine it with wood columns.
2.3.4 According to the marked positions for hanging plumb lines on the upper
template holder, fix one end of a φ0.7~φ0.9 steel wire to the iron nail in the corresponding
position on the upper template holder (the fixing point shall be safe and reliable) and hang
a heavy object at the other end. Slowly lower the object until it reaches the bottom pit. The
intermediate plumb line shall not contact the scaffolds or any other object or run through
the scaffolds. No fast knots are allowed along the steel wire. Carefully check the template
holders so that it is placed in the most convenient position for operation. Then formally nail
the upper and lower template holders to the supporting wood beams.
Figure 4

2.3.5 After the template holders are properly installed, securely fix the lower ends of
all plumb lines.
2.4 Installation of rail supports
2.4.1 Check the ring beams or embedded steel plates of the hoistway
Check the positions and exterior dimensions of the ring beams of the hoistway and
embedded steel plates of the brackets according to the Vertical Elevator Hoistway
Drawing.
2.4.2 Principles for arrangement of rail supports:
a. Each guide rail has at least 2 rail supports and the spacing shall be not greater
than 2.5m.
b. The spacing between rail supports is usually set at 2m. The distance between the
lowest rail supports and the hoistway pit shall be not greater than 0.6m. The
distance between the highest rail supports and the hoistway top shall be not
greater than 0.3m.
c. The arrangement of rail supports shall be such that they do not interfere with the
rail connecting plates.
d. If the elevator has no machine room or has a small machine room, a bracket shall
be placed beneath the base of the hoisting machine. This bracket shall be such
that it can be welded onto the bracket of the hoisting machine base and the
hoisting machine base plate in the future.
2.4.3 Installation of rail supports:
a. Draw a thin line on the symmetric center line of the round screw holes for installing
guide rail clips on the car-counterweight connecting beam. Then drill three
punching holes in its top, middle, and bottom parts to make marks (See diagram
below).
Figure 5
b. Assemble the left and right arms of the rail supports and the connecting beam of
the rail supports with hexagonal bolts according to Fig.6. Then align the marked
lines on the rail support connecting beam to the central plumb line suspending
from the template holder. Use the plumb line as the reference to determine the

position and levelness of each rail support. Make sure that a 1~3mm clearance
shall be maintained between the bracket connecting beam and the plumb line
(See Fig.6).
Figure 6
c. Fix the left and right arms of the bracket onto the hoistway walls (Fig.7) according
to the condition of the hoistway. Use a level gauge to check the levelness of the
rail support and make sure the levelness along the whole length is not greater than
0.5%.
(1) If there are embedded plates in the hoistway, weld the bracket to the embedded
plates. The welds shall be continuous and both sides shall be securely welded.
(2) If the hoistway has a brick structure and no embedded plates, embed the left and
right bracket arms into the hoistway. Before using 1:2:3 concrete to grout the
embedding holes of the rail support, first use water to flush the extraneous matter
buried in the holes. High-quality cement above Grade 400 shall be used for the
concrete. After grouting, shade-dry the concrete for 3~4 days. Do not proceed to
the next step until the bracket cement is solidified and the surfaces of the bracket
are polished. Note: the burial depth of the car brackets shall be greater than
120mm and the burial depth of the counterweight rail supports shall be greater
than 150mm.
(3) If the hoistway walls are made of concrete or have ring beams, use expansion
bolts for fixation. Use a percussion drill to drill holes that match the specifications
of the expansion bolts in the wall. Put the expansion bolts in the holes, and then
use the bolts to fix the bracket.
(4) If the hoistway walls are made of bricks without embedded plates and the wall
thickness is less than 120mm, through-wall screws shall be used for fixation. Use
M12 or larger bolts and at least 8mm thick steel plates to fix the bracket to the
hoistway walls.

Steel
expansion bolt
Through-wall
screw
Hoistway
embedded plate
Spacing between car rails Embedding

hole, diameter
Steel increases with
plate depth
counterweight rails
Spacing between
Concrete
Car rail bracket
Counterweight
rail bracket
Concrete
Figure 7
2.5 Installation of guide rail base

2.5.1 Position the bottom plates of the car and counterweight rails according to Fig.8
and adjust their levelness.
2.5.2 After calibrating the car and counterweight rails and installing the buffer,
securely weld the connecting steel angle bars according to the drawing (Fig.8).
Connecting steel
angle bar
Four 111
Figure 8
2.6 Installation of guide rails
2.6.1 Use the plumb lines to remove one out of every two installation rail supports.
Move the rest one to the center line of the guide rail at a distance of about 10mm to the top
surface of the guide rail as the reference line for installing guide rails. Then steadily fix the
upper and lower ends of the plumb line respectively to the upper and lower template
holders of the hoistway.
2.6.2 Clean the working surfaces of each guide rail, both tenons, and the connecting
plate on the ground and then perform connection. Then use bolts to securely connect the
guide rails and rail connecting plates.

2.6.3 Securely hang a fixed pulley below the floor of the machine room.
2.6.4 Use the pulley to erect the bottommost guide rail and support its lower end on
the guide rail bottom plate. For the rest of them, refer to Fig.9 to install the guide rail
locking shims, use pressure plates and bolts to prestress them on the rail supports, and
then erect them one by one from bottom to top. Use connecting plates to connect rails and
then use the same method to prestress them on the rail supports.
Left bracket of Right bracket of Counterweight Counterwei
car guide rail box rail bridge pressure plate ght guide
Connection frame Shim of counterweight
of box rail bridge guide rail
Locking shim of Shim of car

car guide rail guide rail Connecting beam
Pressure guide of of counterweight Locking shim of
Box car rail bridge box guide rail counterweight guide rail
Figure 9
2.6.7 Technical requirements on guide rail installation
a. Each guide rail shall have at least 2 rail supports.
b. The top of each row of guide rails shall be 50~100mm away from the top of the
hoistway floor (the row of counterweight rails beneath the hoisting machine base
of an elevator with no machine room or small machine room shall be fitted to the
lower end of the base plate of the hoisting machine, so that it can be welded to the
base after the hoisting machine is installed).
2.7 Correction of guide rails
2.7.1 Use special-purpose rail correction gauges to perform initial correction of the
car guide rails and counterweight guide rails along the plumb lines from bottom to top, as
shown in Fig.10. Increase or decrease the number of car and counterweight rail shims
when necessary.

Guide rail Plumb line
Rail correction
gauge
Figure 10
2.7.2 Hang plumb lines according to the center marks of the car and counterweight
on the template holders.
2.7.3 Using the center plumb lines hung from the template holders, gradually correct
the spacing and deviation between both guide rails from bottom to top with the fine rail
correction gauge, as shown in Fig.11. If the rail spacing is found to be inappropriate, adjust
the rails by increasing or decreasing the number of shims. After adjustment is completed,
fasten all rail pressure plates.
(Spacing between
guide rails)
Plumb line
Guide rail Rail gauge
Figure 11
2.7.4 Technical requirements on guide rail installation:
a. The deviation per 5m between the working surfaces (lateral surface and top
surface) of each row of rails and the installation reference lines (plumb lines) shall
be not greater than 0.6mm for car rails and not greater than 1.0mm for
counterweight rails.
b. The mutual deviation of each row of guide rails shall be not greater than 1.omm for
car rails and not greater than 1.5mm for counterweight rails.
c. Joints between car guide rails shall be free of continuous gaps and local gaps shall
be not larger than 0.5mm. Measured with 0.01/300 flat rulers or other tools, the
terraces at guide rail joints shall be not larger than 0.05mm. The excessive parts
shall be leveled with a sleeking length greater than 150mm. Gaps at counterweight

guide rail joints shall be not larger than 1.0mm. Terraces at the joints of guide rail
working surfaces shall be larger than 0.15mm and the excessive parts shall also
be leveled.
d. Spacing deviation between top surfaces of two rows of guide rails:
Car guide rails: Spacing between car guide rails+2,
Counterweight guide rails: Spacing between counterweight rails +3
2.8 Installation of landing doors
2.8.1 Installation of landing sills
2.8.1.1 Two net door-opening lines for the car door sill have been set from the
template. Draw the door center line and net door-opening line on the landing sill according
to the net door-opening width of the landing door.
2.8.1.2 Before installing the landing sills, negotiate with the civil construction
specialty to determine the elevation lines of each landing sill. The upper surface of the
fixed sill shall be 5~10mm higher than the final floor surface and a 1/100~1/150 slope shall
be made between the sill and the floor surface to prevent fluids from flowing into the
hoistway. It is very important to coordinate the sills with the future floor decoration,
especially for the installation of landing sills of multiple elevators paralleled. Before
installation, the car guide rails have gone through fine correction and alignment. Therefore,
a pair of tooling brackets for installing landing sills may be fabricated on the car guide rails
(See Fig.12). And the two net door-opening lines of the car door sill shall be used as the
reference. This method can ensure the accuracy of landing sill installation.
2.8.1.3 Assemble the landing sill and the sill fascia.
2.8.1.4 Install the tooling brackets on the car guide according to the determined
landing sill elevation line. Make sure the left and right tooling brackets are on the same
level. After they pass the measuring inspection, tighten up the fastening bolts.

Fastening bolt
Two, 111
Four 111
Distance from landing sill to

Car guide
car center
#5 Steel angle bar
Two,
111 Net door-opening
line of car sill
Figure 12
2.8.1.5 Place the assembled landing sill and sill fascia onto the already leveled left
and right tooling brackets. Then install the supporting bent plate (Fig.13). The installation
of the sill shall meet the following requirements:
a. The marks on the sill seat shall be aligned to the plumb line. The maximum
deviation shall be not greater than 2mm.
b. The upper surface of the sill shall be 2~5mm higher than the finished floor surface.
c. The levelness of the upper surface of the sill shall be not greater than 2/1000.
d. The distance from the frontal edge of each landing sill to the plumb line shall be
not greater than 1mm.
e. After all above requirements are met, securely weld the sill seat to the supporting
bent plate.

Door-opening width
Landing door
center
Plumb line Plumb line
Finished floor surface
Plumb line of car door sill
Sill seat
Supporting
Five bent plate
111
Figure 13
2.8.2 Installation of upper landing sill bracket
2.8.2.1 Lean the upper landing sill installation assembly against the wall. Determine
the positions of the expansion bolts and then drive the expansion bolts into the wall
(Fig.14).
2.8.2.2 Fix the upper sill bracket onto the wall according to the following
requirements:
a. The levelness of the door guide rails shall be not greater than 1/1000.
b. The verticality of the door guide rails shall be not greater than 0.5mm (Fig.15).
c. The distance from the front end of the upper sill bracket to the front end of the car
sill shall be 37±1mm.
d. The deviations between the door guide and the sill slot at both ends and three
points in the middle shall be not greater than 1mm (Fig.15).
2.8.3 Installation of jambs (Fig.13 and Fig.14)
Assemble the vertical jambs with the horizontal jamb and the fix the horizontal jamb to
the cross beam of the door guide and both vertical jambs to the landing sill with bolts.
Make sure that the verticality of both vertical jambs is not greater than 1/1000. Drive
expansion bolts into the walls beside the jambs and finally use electric welding to fix the
expansion bolts to the vertical jambs.
2.8.4 Installation of door leaves
2.8.4.1 Set the door leaves fitted with door hangers and door slide blocks into the
door guide and the sill slot (Fig.15). Adjust the spacers on the door hanger until the door

leaves meet the following requirements:

a. The verticality of the vertical sides of the door leaves shall be not greater than
1/1000.
b. The crack between both door leaves shall be less than 2mm along the whole
height.
c. The clearance between the door leaves and the jamb sill shall be 3~5mm.
d. The resistance along the guide rail shall be not greater than 300N when the door
leaf is towed at any position in the center.
2.8.5 Installation of other components
2.8.5.1 Installation of door lock (Fig.17)
Install the locking hook on the right door hanger and then install the electrical box on
the upper beam of the door frame. Adjust its position to ensure compliance with the
following requirements:
a. Centers of the locks of all landing doors shall be on the same plumb line and at a
distance of 120 from the door centers with maximum error not greater than 2mm.

Front line of
car sill
Upper sill bracket
installation assembly
Bolt
M8×30
Max. 0.5
Spacer is
about 4mm in
thickness
Door jamb
Bolt
M8×30 Door jamb
Not greater
Not greater than 1/1000 than 1/1000
Figure 14 Figure 15

Door jamb
Max. Max.
1/1000 1/1000
Figure 16
b. The distance from the outer end faces of the rollers to the edge of the sill shall be
8±1mm.
c. Before the safety contacts of the door lock are connected, the locking hook of the
door lock must be engaged by more than 7mm.
2.8.5.2 Installation of door key and unlocking device
Install the unlocking device on the right door hanger and the door key on the right door
leaf. The door key shall be able to easily prop up the locking hook.
2.8.5.3 Installation of plug-in switch and apron
Install the apron at the front edge of the sill and install the socket for the plug-in switch.
Install the plug of the plug-in switch on the cross-beam of the door frame.
Greater
Center line of
than 7
the door
2155 to sill
Door lock
rollers Sill edge
Figure 17

2.9 Installation of hoisting machine

2.9.1 Installation of hoisting machine with machine room
2.9.1.1 Installation of supporting beams
2.9.1.1.1 Fix a horizontal steel wire in an appropriate position in the machine room.
Hang two plumb lines from the steel wire, allowing the plumb lines to pass through the
steel wire ropes and aligning them to the car center and counterweight center on the
template holder (Fig.18).
1—Balk 2—
Plumb line to
counterweight center 3—
Horizontal steel wire 4—
Plumb line to car center
5—Template holder
Figure 18
2.9.1.1.2 Use both plumb lines as the reference to place the supporting beams
according to the dimensions stated in the plane layout of the hoistway. Be sure to meet the
following requirements (Fig.19):
a. The levelness of the upper surfaces of the supporting beams shall be not greater
than 2/1000.
b. The height difference between beams shall be not greater than 0.5.
c. The wall-embedded part of each supporting beam shall be at least 20mm past the
wall center and shall be not less than 75mm in length.
Max. 0.5mm/m
Embedded Supportin
supporting plate g beam
Max. 0.5mm
Figure 19

2.9.1.1.3 Weld the supporting beams to the embedded plates and use #400 cement
mortar to cast the part in the wall wall.
2.9.1.2 Installation of hoisting machine
2.9.1.2.1 Installation of hoisting machine for passenger elevator (Fig.20)
A. Use a chain block to lift the bed frame of the hoisting machine onto the supporting
beams.
B. Use a chain block to lift the hoisting machine onto the bed frame by following the
hoisting instructions of the hoisting machine, and fasten it with bolts.
Horizontal steel wire
Hoisting machine
Hoisting Hoisting
machine machine
1mm
Guide
wheel
Machine frame
Guide wheel
Guide wheel
Crosshead
sheave
Counterweigh 1mm
t center
Figure 20 Figure 21
C. Adjust the position of the hoisting machine with both plumb lines as the reference
(Fig.21). Be sure to meet the following requirements:
a. The error between the center of the steel wire rope on the traction sheave and the
guide wheel of the car in the forward and backward directions (to the
counterweight) shall be not greater than 2mm. The error between the left and right
directions shall be not greater than 1mm.
b. The verticality error of the sheave shall be not greater than 1mm.
D. After the hoisting machine is completely adjusted, use the pressure plates on the
buffer assembly to fix the bed frame of the hoisting machine onto the supporting
beams.
2.9.2 Installation of hoisting machine for passenger elevator without machine room

(or with small machine room) (Fig.22a and Fig.22b)

2.9.2.1 Installation of hoisting machine
2.9.2.1.1 Determine the position of the hoisting machine brackets according to the
layout drawings of the elevator and the hoistway and both traction sheave center lines on
the template holder (this position shall be such that there is a 300mm space from the top of
the hoisting machine to the top of the hoistway and the top of the hoisting machine is level
to the top surface of the counterweight guide after the hoisting machine is installed). Drive
the steel expansion bolts into the walls and pre-mount both hoisting machine brackets.
Adjust the levelness of both hoisting machine brackets to make sure it is not greater than
2mm. Then tighten up the bolts.
2.9.2.1.2 Rest the base plate of the hoisting machine onto the hoisting machine
brackets and pre-weld it to the brackets. Adjust the levelness and center position of the
base plate. Make sure the levelness error of the base plate is not greater than 2mm. Then
securely weld the base plate to the brackets. The welds shall be continuous and secure on
both sides.
2.9.2.1.3 Use both lifting hooks on the top of the hoistway to hang the chain blocks.
Use the chain blocks to lift the hoisting machine onto the brackets. Assemble the gearless
hoisting machine with its base plate. Then perform fine adjustment of the hoisting machine
with both plumb lines as the reference. Be sure to meet the following requirements:
a. The errors between the center positions of the steel wire ropes on the traction
sheave and the two plumb lines shall be not greater than 1mm.
b. The verticality error of the sheave shall be not greater than 1mm.
c. The levelness error of the hoisting machine base shall be not greater than 1mm.
d. The distance from the center of the traction sheave to the bottom surface of the
car guide shall be 55mm.
2.9.2.2 Installation of supporting steel channels of hoisting machine
2.9.2.2.1 After the hoisting machine is properly adjusted, place the supporting steel
channels between the base plate of the hoisting machine and the guide rail supports
beneath the base plate. Securely weld the supporting steel channels to the base plate and
the rail supports. The welds shall be continuous.
2.9.2.2.2 Weld the base plate of the hoisting machine to the counterweight guide
beneath the base plate with continuous and secure welds.

Hoistway top
Car guide
ter than 300 Gearless hoisting
machine
Traction
Shock absorbing sheave
rubber blanket
Adjustment
spacer
Hoisting machine
base plate
Hoisting machine
bracket
Two,
Two 111 111
Counterweight
guide
Supporting
Rail bracket Two, steel channel
111
Figure 22 a

Figure 22 b
2.10 Installation of buffers
A hydraulic buffer is usually used. The buffers are usually selected according to the
rated speed (See diagram below).
Counterweight Car
Figure 23
2.10.1 Installation of hydraulic buffers
a. The quantity, positions, and dimensions of buffers to be installed shall match the
construction layout drawing of the elevator hoistway.
b. Check the corrosion on the buffer and the smoothness of the oil way. Perform
cleanups when necessary.
c. Install the buffer base and hydraulic buffer according to the layout drawing.

d. Adjust the buffer under the installed buffer meets the following requirements:
(1) When the car is in the leveling position of either of the terminal landings, the
distance S from the buffer plates on the car and the counterweight device shall to
the upper surface of the buffer shall be 150~400mm.
(2) The deviation between the car, the center of the counterweight striking plate, and
the center of the buffer shall be not greater than 20mm.
(3) The distance between the upper surfaces of both buffers of the car and both buffer
plates on the car shall be not greater than 2mm.
(4) The verticality of the buffer plunger shall be not greater than 0.5%.
f. Use bolts to connect the contact connecting plate to the grip ring. Rotate the grip
ring until the switch contacts the head of the contact. Release the contact
fastening bolt and adjust the contact position until it is actuated. Then fasten the
contact.
g. Oiling the buffer: use a spanner to open the screw plug. Inject N46 mechanical oil
until the oil level reaches between both graduated lines of the oil level indicator.
Then tighten up the screw plug.
h. After the buffer switch is actuated, it must be manually reset before the elevator
can run again.
2.11 Installation of car frame and safety gears
The car is usually assembled on the top terminal landing because the top terminal
landing is closest to the machine room and thus convenient for lifting the parts and
checking dimensions of the machine room.
2.11.1 Remove the scaffolds of the top layer. If the hoistway has a brick structure,
drill two parallel 250×250mm holes as wide as the landing door in the hoistway wall
opposite to the landing door. The depth of the holes shall be not less than 75mm and such
that the holes go beyond the wall center by 20mm. If the hoistway has a concrete structure,
drive expansion bolts into the hoistway wall opposite to the landing door to fix the steel
angle bars.
2.11.2 Use two 200×200mm balks or square tubes as the supporting beams. Put one
end into the hole or steel angle bar and the other end onto the floor at the landing door.
Make sure its levelness is not greater than 2/100 and then tension or spot-weld the
supporting beam (Fig.24).

Concrete structure
Square tube
Brick
structure
Steel angle bar

Balk(200×200)
Steel expansion bolt
Figure 24
2.11.3 Horizontally fix a ≥Φ50 round steel bar or Φ75×4 steel tube on the machine
room supporting beams. If there is no machine room, use the lifting hooks on the hoistway
top to hang the steel wire ropes (Φ13) and a chain block with suitable weight.
2.11.4 Lay flat the lower beam assembly of the car onto the supporting beams in the
hoistway. The levelness of the upper surface of the beam shall be corrected until it is not
greater than 2/1000.
2.11.5 Lift the vertical beams on both sides and fasten them to the lower beam with
bolts. Make sure that the verticality of the vertical beams is not greater than 1.5mm over
the whole height.
2.11.6 Lift the upper beam assembly and fasten it to both vertical beams with bolts.
Correct the levelness of the upper beam until it is not greater than 2/1000. Correct the
verticality of the vertical beams again until it is not greater than 1.5mm. The completely
assembled car frame shall not have any torsional stress. Adjust the prestressing force of
bolts for the upper beam assembly and the vertical beams until it is not less than
4.0X104N·mm. Adjust the prestressing force of the lower beam assembly and the bolts to
5.0X10 4N·mm.
2.11.7 When the hoist rope ratio is 2:1, fit both return rope sheaves to the upper
beam assembly (Fig.25). If there is no machine room, fit both return rope sheaves to the
lower beam assembly (Fig.26). Make sure the deviation of the center of the hoisting
sheave rope race from the return rope sheave rope race at the car top (bottom) is not
greater than 1mm and the dimensional deviations between the clearances a, b, c, and d
(Fig.27) between the return rope sheaves and the upper beam are not greater than 1mm.

The verticality of each rope sheave shall be not greater than 0.5mm.
Remove the apron

Oil cup
Guide shoes
Upper beam
Vertical beam
Crosshead sheave
Car bottom
and sill
Lifting mechanism
Safety gear
Car top
guard
Pull rod
Figure 25a

Remove the apron

Oil cup
Guide shoes
Upper beam
Vertical beam
Crosshead sheave
Car bottom and sill
Lifting mechanism
Safety gear
Car top guard
Pull rod
Figure 25b

Braces Oil can C

removed Remove the
Adjustme Governor lifting sliding guide and
nt screw mechanism guide shoe
Safety Guide lubricating device Base plate
gear Upper beam
assembly
Vertical beam
Brace
Pull
Safety Car frame

gear
Return rope Lower beam
sheave assembly
Connec
ting
plate
Hitch plate
16 or 10
B(Braces removed) Rope blocking rod
Rotate Rotate
Brace ear Iron
balance
Latch
Supp
ort
Shock absorbing plate
assembly
Shock
absorbing
Spacing between assembly
guide rails
Figure 26

Upper beam
上梁
轿顶
Crosshead
轮
sheave
Figure 27
2.11.7 Fit the safety gear to the lower beam assembly or into the vertical beam.
Correct the clearances between the safety gear and the guide rails, which are usually
2~3mm. Make sure the clearances on both sides are even and uniform.
2.11.8 Remove the nut on top of the spring of the safety gear lifting rod (do not move
the spring) according to Fig.26. Then insert it into the pull arm hole. Install the ball gasket
and nut. Make sure that the length of the spring is between 107mm and 165mm and that
both safety gears can be actuated simultaneously.
2.11.9 Prestress the four guide shoes onto the car frame according to Fig.26. Correct
the clearances to the guide rails and make sure they are even. Make sure the center
planes of the upper and lower guide shoes coincide with each other, and then fasten the
guide shoes.
2.11.10 For a passenger elevator, lay flat the car frame on the lower beam assembly
and use four sets of wood spacers to adjust its levelness until the levelness is not greater
than 2/1000. Then fasten the car frame onto the lower beam. Use pull rods to securely
connect the vertical beams with the frame or the car bottom. Adjust the slanted pull rod
nuts so that the levelness of the bottom plate is not greater than 2/1000.
2.12 Installation of counterweight
2.12.1 Follow the drawing to erect and strut the counterweight with 100×100mm
wood balks. Make sure the supporting surfaces are horizontal. The height of supporting
surfaces shall be such that distance S between the ram of the counterweight housing and
the upper surface of the buffer is 150~400mm. If the steel wire rope has not been
prestressed, S shall be set to the maximum value (Fig.28). But if the top floor of the
elevator is low, S shall be set to a lower value to make sure that the space between the car
and the counterweight top meets relevant requirements.
2.12.2 Remove the guide shoes from one side of the counterweight housing and

insert the counterweight housing into the clearance between the counterweight guide to
install the guide shoes.
2.12.3 Adjust the clearances between the guide shoes and the guide rails until the
center lines of the four guide shoes coincide with the center lines of the corresponding
guide rails with maximum error not greater than 0.5mm. All the center lines shall be kept
on the same plumb
2.12.4 When the hoist rope ratio of the elevator is 2:1, the counterweight return rope
sheave shall be fitted to the upper beam assembly.
2.12.5 Fig.29 shows the installation of the counterweight return rope sheave of an
elevator without machine room. To determine the rotating angle of the counterweight
return rope sheave, hang a plumb line from the traction sheave and determine the position
of the return rope sheave according to the plumb line and the counterweight center. After
the return rope sheave is properly installed, lock the two M42 nuts and insert the cotter
pins. Then weld the positioning steel angle bars onto the upper beam assembly of the
counterweight housing.
2.12.6 Counterweight fillers: Prefill the counterweight housing with counterweight
fillers whose total weight is equal to or greater than the deadweight of the car in order to
prevent the car from slipping away before the brake is adjusted after the scaffolds are
removed. After a balance is achieved through commissioning, use dampers and pressure
plates to fix the counterweight fillers in the counterweight housing.
Guide shoe Vertical beam
Counterweight Pressure plate
housing
Damper
Counterweig
ht filler
Counterweight
housing ram
Counterweight
guide
Buffer
Supporting
square beam
Buffer base
Bottom of pit
Figure 28

Rotate and place the

return rope sheave
Rope sheave
cover
Hitch plate
Return
rope
sheave
base
plate
Return rope
sheave
Positioning steel
Base of return angle bar
rope sheave Rope blocking
plate
Counterweight filler Two, 111
Nut M42
Counterweight filler
Ram
Guide shoe
Figure 29
2.13 Installation of hoisting ropes
2.13.1 When the car is in the leveling position of the highest floor (the raised height
of the car shall be taken into consideration), the counterweight is at the bottom floor, and
the distance from its counterweight ram to the buffer in the pit is S, use a 2.5mm 2 electric
wire to measure the working length needed for the steel wire rope and allow for 500mm
margin at each end. Plus the raised height of the car, this is the actual length of the steel
wire rope. Before the steel wire rope is cut, bind both ends with steel wires (Φ0.7~Φ0.9) at
lengths not less than 15mm to prevent the strands from getting loose.
2.13.2 Installation of hoisting ropes when the hoist rope ratio is 1:1:
2.13.2.1 Run one end of the steel wire rope around the traction sheave in the
machine room and then gradually drop it through the car rope hole to the car frame.
2.13.2.2 Connect the rope hitch on the car frame (excluding steel wire rope) to the
car frame according to Fig.30. Then run the bundled steel wire rope through the wedge
sleeve. After loading the wedge, run the steel wire rope end back and check if the return
length is appropriate. Then pull it up to tension the rope and fix the wedge into the wedge

sleeve. Then install the steel wire rope hitch according to Fig.32.
2.13.2.3 Run the other end of the steel wire rope around the guide wheel, put it
through the counterweight rope hole, and then gradually drop it to the counterweight
housing.
2.13.2.4 Follow the same method of 2.13.2.2 to connect the other end of the steel
wire rope and the rope hitch to the counterweight housing.
2.13.2.5 Adjust dimension e according to Fig.30 so that tension is evenly distributed
among the steel wire ropes with deviations less than 5%.
Steel wire rope hitch plate
Steel wire rope
6 ropes
Steel wire
rope clamp
Self-locking wedge
rope sleeve
Car or counterweight
upper beam assembly
Wedge
5 ropes
Shock absorbing
rubber block
Figure 30
2.13.3 Installation of hoisting rope when the hoist rope ratio is 2:1:
2.13.3.1 Weld the hitch plate to the supporting beams of the hoisting machine
according to Fig.31 with the center of the car top return rope sheave race center as the
reference. While installing the hitch plate, make sure that the deviation of the hitch plate
center from the center of the car top return rope race is not greater than 1mm.
2.13.3.2 Weld steel channels to the supporting beams and embedded plates of the
hoisting machine according to Fig.31 with the center of the counterweight return rope
sheave race center as the reference. Make sure that the levelness of both steel channels

is 1/1000 and their height difference is not greater than 0.5mm.

2.13.3.3 Weld the counterweight hitch plate to the supporting beams of the
counterweight hitch plate. While installing the hitch plate, make sure that the deviation of
the hitch plate center from the center of the counterweight return rope race is not greater
than 1mm.
2.13.3.4 Run both ends of the hoisting steel wire rope around the traction sheave
and then gradually lower them into the hoistway through the preformed steel wire rope
hole. The ends of both ropes shall respectively run through the car top return rope sheave
and the counterweight return rope sheave (Fig.31) and return to the supporting beams of
the machine room.
Schematic view of the
winding of hoisting steel
wire ropes
Supporting beam
of hoisting machine
Layout diagram of the hitch

Upper beam plate and rope hitch
of car frame Max. 0.5mm
Embedded Car rope
steel plate hitch
Steel Two, 111

channel Supporting beam
Two, 111
Counterweight
rope hitch
Counterweight
return rope Two,
sheave
Car return
rope sheave
Two,
Figure 31

2.13.4 Installation of hoisting ropes of elevator without machine room

2.13.4.1 Use pressure plates to install the car rope bracket on the car guide
according to Fig.32 with the center of the car bottom return rope sheave race as the
reference. Drive expansion bolts into the hoistway wall and install bent plates. Use bolts to
connect the bent plates to the car rope hitch bracket. While installing the hitch plate, make
sure that the positional deviation of the center of the hitch plate from the center of the car
bottom return rope sheave race is not greater than 1mm. Weld the bent plates to the car
rope hitch bracket and the car rope hitch bracket to the car guide according to the drawing.
2.13.4.2 Drive expansion bolts into the hoistway wall according to Fig.32 and install
the counterweight rope hitch bracket with the center of the counterweight return rope race
center as the reference. Connect the counterweight rope hitch bracket to the guide with
pressure plates. While installing the hitch plate, make sure that the positional deviation of
the center of the hitch plate from the center of the counterweight return rope sheave race
is not greater than 1mm. Weld the counterweight rope hitch bracket to the counterweight
guide according to the drawing.
2.13.4.3 Following the drawing to run both ends of the hoisting steel wire rope
around the traction sheave. Then return one end to the counterweight rope hitch bracket
around the counterweight return rope sheave and the other end to the car rope hitch
bracket through the car bottom return rope sheave.
2.13.4.4 Install the rope hitch according to 2.13.2.2.

Car guide Schematic view of the winding

of hoisting steel wire ropes
Counterw
eight rope
hitch
bracket
Car rope
Traction hitch
sheave bracket
Counterwei
ght guide
Car bottom Two, 111

return rope
sheave
Direction A Counterweight
rope hitch bracket Direction B
Car bottom
return rope
sheave
Steel
Car rope hitch expansion
bracket bolt Two,
111
Four
111
Bent plate
Figure 32
2.14 Installation of car
2.14.1 Install the weighing device on the car frame according to Fig.33.
2.14.2 Place the car bottom on the weighing device. Adjust the levelness of the car
bottom. Use a level gauge to check if the levelness of its upper surface is not greater than
2/1000. Then use bolts to connect the car bottom to the weighing device.

Car bottom
Car frame
Microswitch
Weighing
device
Lower beam of car
frame
override switch is
Height when
Square cushion pad
actuated
Bolt M12×70
Figure 33
2.14.3 First assemble the individual parts of the car top and then use hoist cables to
hang them beneath the upper beam assembly of the car frame.
2.14.4 Properly connect the sill fascia to the car bottom according to Fig.34. Install
the sill and the apron on the sill fascia. Then assemble the car walls into several large
pieces and install then on the car bottom. The verticality of the front right wall, car
operation panel, and the lintel shall be not greater than 1/1000 and the verticality of the
side walls shall be not greater than 2/1000. The terraces at the joints between side wall
panels shall be not greater than 1mm.
2.14.5 During installation, make sure that the levelness of the sill is not greater than
2/1000 and the clearance between the car sill and the landing sill is 30±1mm.
2.14.6 Lower the suspended car top and connect it to the car walls with bolts
according to Fig.34.
2.14.7 Install the car top snap ring between the car top and the vertical beams

according to Fig.34.
Car top snap ring

Car top
Rear wall
Side wall
Vertical beam
Car sill
Car bottom
Control arm Front right arm
Sill fascia
Connection between car walls and

car bottom Connection between car walls and
car top Apron
Car top
Car bottom
Figure 34
2.15 Installation of door operator
2.15.1 Install the cross-beam installation arm on the car frame according to Fig.35.
Tighten up M16×35 bolts according to the size of C2L, keeping the arm level.
2.15.2 Installing the cross-beam: Install the cross-beam on the cross-beam
installation arm. The deviation of the cross-beam center from the access center must be
not greater than 2mm. Install the horizontal pull rod assembly and use the vertical pull rod
assembly and adjustment bolts to adjust the guide height and the car door sill lines until
the required guide dimensions are achieved.

2.15.3 Installation of car door (Fig.36)

2.15.3.1 Use adjustment spacers to adjust the distance between the door and the sill
until it is 4±1. Do not expose the spacers. The clearance between the access columns and
the door shall be 4±1mm within a range of 100mm from the upper and lower ends of the
door and 3~6mm in other positions.
2.15.3.2 When the car door is closed, the maximum clearance shall be not greater
than 1mm. The planimetirc difference between car doors shall be not greater than 1mm.
2.15.3.3 For installation of movable blades (See Fig.36), use adjustment spacers to
control the inclination of the front, rear, left, and right of the movable blades and fixed
blades within 1mm and then fixed them.
2.15.3.4 When the door is fully closed, adjust the adjustment spacers of the cam so
that the spacing between blades is 72±1mm.
Car sill line
Vertica
l pull
rod
Horizontal
pull rod Cross-beam
installation arm
Cross-beam
installation arm
Adjustment
bo lt M10
Landing sill line Car sill line
Figure 35

Adjustment bolt
Adjustment
spacer
Figure 36
2.16 Installation of speed governor
The speed governor has passed strict inspection and tests before shipment. Therefore
it is not allowed to adjust the pulling force or pressure on the speed governor spring or
damage the seal during installation. The entire speed governor assembly shall be replaced
in the event of any failure.
2.16.1 Installation of speed governor of elevator with machine room
2.16.1.1 Place the speed governor onto the floor of the machine room according to
the layout drawing of the hoistway and Fig.37. A XS240 speed governor is used for the
passenger elevator. Make sure that that arrow on the speed governor indicates the
downward direction of the car.
2.16.1.2 Install the tensioning device of the speed governor on the car guide rails in
the pit. Make sure the lowest point of the device matches the drawing.
2.16.1.3 Set a plumb line from the speed governor race. Run one end through the
template to the rope hitch center in the speed governor lever on the safety gear of the car
frame and the other end to the rope race of the sheave of the tensioning device in the pit.
Check if they are on the same plumb line. If not, adjust the speed governor or the
tensioning device. After proper adjustment, fasten the speed governor and the tensioning
device.
2.16.1.4 Install the steel wire ropes according to Fig.37.
2.16.1.5 Technical requirements on speed governor installation:
a. The speed governor shall run steadily and have not vibration when interlocked
with the safety gear.

b. The verticality of the speed governor sheave shall be not greater than 0.5mm.
c. The deviations of the steel wire rope of the speed governor from the guiding
surface of the guide and the guide top shall be not greater than 10mm.
d. The tensioning force F of the steel wire rope shall be 1000N.
Speed governor
Speed governor
Base
Machine room Machine room

floor floor
Steel wire rope Rope hitch
Rope cla mp
Governor
lifting plate
Tensioning Bundle both ends with
device GB⁄T343-9 hot galvanized
steel wires 1-0.7, with Speed governor
bundling length not less lever
than 20mm
Car guide
Steel expansion
bolt
Bundle both ends with

GB⁄T343-9 hot Car guide
galvanized steel wires
1-0.7, with bundling
length not less than
20mm
Tensioning
Bottom of pit
Bottom of pit device
Figure 37
2.16.2 Installation of speed governor of elevator without machine room
2.16.2.1 Place the speed governor base onto the car guide according to the hoistway
layout drawing and Fig.40. Install the speed governor on the base. Make sure the top of
the speed governor is at least 300mm away from the top of the hoistway. Make sure that
the arrow on the speed governor points at the downward direction of the car. Use
adjustment spacers to adjust its levelness.

2.16.2.2 Install the tensioning device of the speed governor on the car guide rails in
the pit. Make sure the lowest point of the device matches the drawing.
2.16.2.3 Set a plumb line from the speed governor race. Run one end through the
template to the rope hitch center in the speed governor lever on the safety gear of the car
frame and the other end to the rope race of the sheave of the tensioning device in the pit.
Check if they are on the same plumb line. If not, adjust the speed governor or the
tensioning device. After proper adjustment, fasten the speed governor and the tensioning
device.
2.16.2.3 Install the steel wire ropes according to Fig.38.
2.16.2.4 Technical requirements on speed governor installation are the same as
those of 2.16.1.5

Hoistway top
than 300 Speed governor

Not less
Automatic reset switch
Switch plate Speed governor

base Direction B
Steel wire rope
Bundle both ends with

GB⁄T343-9 hot galvanized Adjustme
steel wires 1-0.7, with nt spacer
bundling length not less Car guide
than 20mm
Speed governor
lever
Steel wire rope
clamp
Rope hitch
Direction A
Tensioning
device
Contact switch
than 380
Not less
Car guide
Bottom of pit
Figure 38
2.17 Installation of infrared multi-beam screen
This device will be assembled if the user chooses this option. Follow the instructions
on this device during assembly. If the assembly of this device is required, the working
surfaces of the screen shall not be level to the car door edges. During installation, make

sure that its distance to the door edges is 5mm and its distance to the sill is 5mm. After
properly adjusting the device, use self-tapping screws to fasten the screen, connect the
configured cables, and switch on power.
Car door Car door
Infrared multi-beam screen
Figure 39
2.18 Installation of control cabinet
2.18.1 Installation of control cabinet of elevator with a normal machine room or with a
small machine room
A special-purpose power source shall be used for the elevator. The user shall directly
feed power from the power distribution room to the main power switch at the entrance of
the machine room. Each main power switch shall be used only for one elevator. Any power
switch shall not be shared by several elevators. When several elevators share the same
machine room, the main power switches of these elevators shall be easily distinguishable.
The main power switch shall be installed on the wall at a height of 1.2~1.5m above the
ground.
Position the control cabinet as shown in the layout drawing. Then use M14×120
expansion bolts to fix the connecting base in the control cabinet to the floor (Fig.40).
The inclination of the control cabinet (left, right, front, rear) shall be not greater than
2mm.
Requirements: The installation position of the control cabinet shall be such that:
C. The front of the control cabinet is at least 600mm away from any door or window.

B. The control cabinet is at least 600mm away from any wall.

C. The control cabinet is at least 500mm away from any mechanical equipment.
Control cabinet base
Expansion bolt
Figure 40
Cables connected with the control cabinet may enter the control cabinet through the
channels in the base of the control cabinet.
2.18.2 Installation of control cabinet of elevator without machine room
A special-purpose power source shall be used for the elevator. The user shall direct
feed it from the power distribution equipment to the control cabinet.
Put the control cabinet in the position shown in the layout drawing. Make sure it does
not interfere with any moving part in the hoistway or the landing door system. Use
M14×120 expansion bolts to fix the connecting base in the control cabinet to the floor
(Fig.41). The inclination of the control cabinet (left, right, front, rear) shall be not greater
than 2mm.

Mounting hole
Control cabinet
Connecting base
Figure 41
Cables connected with the control cabinet may enter the control cabinet through the
kidney slot in the side seal of the control cabinet.
2.18.3 Installation of control cabinet of elevator without machine room
A special-purpose power source shall be used for the elevator. The user shall directly
feed power from the power distribution equipment to the control cabinet.
This control cabinet has two parts. One of them is fitted to the interior wall of the
hoistway on the same side as the hoisting machine in order to facilitate the wiring
connection between the hoisting machine and the control cabinet. The other shares the
same panel with the calling board on the top floor in order to transfer the maintenance and
commissioning buttons from the control cabinet to the calling board and thus facilitate
commissioning and maintenance. See Fig.42 for details.

Control cabinet
suspended on interior
wall of hoistway
Maintenance panel
of control cabinet
and calling board
Control cabinet
Figure 42
2.19 Installation of cable system
The cable system mainly comprises: flat-shaped hoistway trailing cables, round-
shaped prefabricated hoistway cables, and other branch cables.
2.19.1 Installation of trailing cables
When any trailing cable runs from the control cabinet into the hoistway, one of its ends
shall be fixed to the hoistway cable trough and the end that enters the car shall be fixed to
the car bottom cable trough. Then the cable shall run along the exterior wall of the car to
the car top and enter the junction box on the top of the car.
Trailing cables shall not interfere with other parts in the hoistway or have any rippled
bend. Both ends of the cables shall be reliably fixed. After the car compresses the buffer,
the cables shall not contact the frame of the car bottom. The lowest point of the cable bend
shall be higher than the ground of the pit by 300mm. The bending diameter shall be not
less than 500mm.
When the hoistway lifting height H≥40m, a hoistway cable trough shall be added at the
height of H/2＋1.5. See Fig.43.
2.19.2 Installation of prefabricated cables

When a prefabricated cable runs from the control cabinet into the hoistway, one of its
ends shall be fixed to the hoistway cable trough. Then the cable shall be set out in the
direction of the calling board along the hoistway to the pit and then fitted with prefabricated
cable fixing plates to the hoistway. And the branch cables of the prefabricated cable shall
be fixed with cable fixing plates.
Steel tube of Hoistway wall
cable trough
Cable
Figure 43
2.19.3 Installation of branch cables
Branch cables shall be evenly bundled. For all round cables including prefabricated
ones, the bending radius shall be at least 5 times of the cable radius.
2.20 Installation of signal system
The signal system mainly involves:
1. Installation of terminal landing switches, travel limit switches, and final limit cams
2. Installation of magnetic screens and magnetic switches
(1) When dry reed switches are used
(2) When bistable switches are used
2.20.1 Installation of terminal landing switches, travel limit switches, and final limit
cams
All these three types of switches are also fixed with brackets to the guide rails. The
final limit cams are fixed with brackets to the car frame. The centers of the rollers of each
switch shall be on the same straight line. When the cam presses the switch, the switch
shall be actuated and maintain a certain travel allowance, as shown in Fig.44.

Base plate Upper beam

Vertical beam
Final limit cam bracket
Final limit cam

Forced speed change and
travel limit switch
Bracket of forced speed change and

travel limit switch
Guide rai
Figure 44
Upper limit
Upper travel
limit
Upper forced
Top floor speed change
Lower
forced
Lower
Car travel limit
Lower limit
Ground
floor
Figure 45
The table below shows the traveling distances of the switch on the cam after it is

actuated:
Upper forced
speed change
breaker; on-off
Lower forced
speed change
0.5m/s 400~500 Lower
Lower
travel - (50~100） - (100~200）
1.0m/s 1300~1400 limit
limit
Distance
1.6m/s 2000~2200 Upper
mm Upper
travel + (50~100) + (100~200)
1.75m/s 2200~2400 limit
limit
2.20.2.1 Installation of magnetic screens and magnetic switches

1. When dry reed switches are used
Each magnetic switch is fitted with a bracket to the car frame. The number of magnetic
switches depends on the design of the electrical system. The magnetic screen must run
through the center of the magnetic switch with a central offset B of ±1mm. To prevent
signals from being lost, the distance A from the end of the magnetic screen to the bottom
of the magnetic switch shall be 8~10mm, as shown in Fig.46.
Magnetic
switch bracket
Magnetic screen
Magnetic screen
bracket
Magnetic switch
Figure 46
2. When bistable switches are used

Each magnetic switch is fitted with a bracket to the guide shoe of the car frame. The
number of magnetic switches depends on the design of the electrical system. The
magnetic bead (ultra-strong magnetic bead) is attached to the guide rail. During operation,
the magnetic switch must run straight through the center of the magnetic bead with a
central offset B of ±1mm. To prevent signals from being lost, the distance A from the end
of the magnetic switch to the surface of the magnetic bead shall be 8~10mm, as shown in
Fig.47.
Bistable magnetic
switch
Magnetic
switch bracket
Guide rail
Oil cup tray
Magnetic
bead Guide shoe
assembly
Working surface
of guide rail
Figure 47
Installation and connection of rotary encoder:

The rotary encoder is an important device for detecting speed feedback in the elevator
control system. The quality of its installation has a direct influence on the system
performance. Below are the matters to be noted during on-site installation:
1. If a counter-shaft rotary encoder is used, it must be installed at the tail end of the
hoisting machine and connected with a soft coupling. The concentricity of the hoisting
machine shaft and the encoder shaft shall be ensured; otherwise the output pulses of the
encoder will be unstable and may affect the stableness of elevator operation and even
damage the coupling. The jackscrews on the coupling shall be securely butted against the
terraces on both shafts to prevent slippage and runout. A loose coupling will cause
unstable system feedback, vibration and leveling failure of the elevator, and even top or

bottom crashing accidents.

2. If no connecting joint is provided at the tail end of the hoist machine, a sleeve-type
(hollow shaft) encoder may be used and installed on the motor shaft. Knocking is strictly
forbidden during installation in order to prevent the glass CD in the encoder from being
broken. After installation, the encoder shall not have any obvious shake when the motor is
rotating.
3. The wire joints between the control cabinet and the encoder must be soldered.
Casual splicing is forbidden. Cables of the encoder must be wired in one-to-one
correspondence to the control cabinet; otherwise the encoder may be damaged. The
shielded wires connecting the control cabinet and the encoder shall run through a metal
hose. It is forbidden to put the metal hose and the power cord in the same trunking, lest
interference is caused to the encoder signals. The shielding layers of some outgoing lines
of the encoder are connected to the housing. During connection, they shall be
disconnected in order to prevent interference.
Notes
Earthing of shielded lines of rotary encoder

Earthing of shielded lines of the rotary encoder is very important! Be sure to use shielded lines
and earth the shielded lines
Encoder Signal line
Earthing of shielded lines
Note: some encoders have weak resistance to interference, which may reduce the comfort of the
elevator, increase motor noise, and even prevent the elevator from working properly
Earthing of shielded lines of rotary encoder:

1. If the encoder housing has been earthed but the shielded lines of the encoder are
connected to the housing, the other end of the shielded lines of the encoder (connected to
the frequency converter) does not have to be earthed.
2. If the encoder housing has been earthed but the shielded lines of the encoder are
not connected to the housing, the other end of the shielded lines of the encoder
(connected to the frequency converter) must be earthed.
3. To inhibit the induced interference between lines, the output power line of the
frequency converter and the lines of the encoder shall be separately led into already

earthed metal tubes. And the power lines and signals shall be at least 30cm from each
other.
2.21 Wiring and earthing
2.21.1 Wiring
For wiring details, refer to the electrical schematic diagram and electrical wiring
diagram.
General requirements:
1. The power cables and control circuits of the elevator shall be laid separately.
2. Starting from the main power switch box, the zero line shall always be separated
from the earth line.
3. A yellow-green insulated wire shall be used for the earth line. Earthing terminals of
the enclosures of all electrical devices, except those with safe voltages below 36V,
shall be properly earthed.
4. All earth wires shall be directly and separately connected to earthing posts and
shall not be connected with each other before being earthed.
5. All connections must be marked with line numbers.
6. Wires of terminals must be reliably punched. Multi-core wires must be crimp-
connected after being tinned.
7. Cables shall be sufficiently horizontal and vertical. The wiring layout shall be trim
and good-looking.
I. Wiring of control cabinet and machine room

Conductors connecting motors shall be as short as possible and ≤5m. Excessively
long conductors will cause loss of output power of the system.
The power line and signal line of the power source shall be strictly separated and
never be placed in the same trunking; otherwise the system operation will be unstable.
Terminal N shall be directly connected to the zero line of the power network and shall
not go through any cut-off switch, because the components in the control cabinet may be
damaged if the zero line is broken.
2.21.2 Earthing
General requirements:
1. Earth lines that enter the machine room must be connected to the copper earthing
block of the control cabinet.
2. For earth wires of machine room equipment such as the 5-line power input, the

motor housing, control cabinet housing, and encoder housing must be reliably earthed.
The earthing point is the copper earthing block of the control cabinet.
3. Devices inside the control cabinet, such as the frequency converter, switching
power supply, and transformer, must be reliably earthed. The earthing point is the copper
earthing block of the control cabinet.
4. For car-top devices, such as the door operator, the overall car top must be reliably
earthed. The earthing point is the copper earthing block of the control cabinet.
The earthing quality will have a direct influence on the operation of the entire system.
Earth wires shall meet the following requirements:
1. The earthing resistance shall be less than 10Ω. The cross-sectional area of the
earth wire shall be larger than 2mm2.
2. Single-point earthing is adopted. The earth wire shall be as short as possible.
(Single-point earthing is shown in the diagram below)
3. Earthing points of control cabinet and motors shall not be series-connected. The
electric welding machine or high-current equipment shall not share earthing points with the
system.
Correct earthing practice:
Car Control Motor Trunking

cabinet
Figure 48

Notes
Earthing of hoistway cables and trailing cables

For hoistway cables and trailing cables, the HV wires (including those for door
operator power, safety circuits, door lock circuits, lighting circuits, etc.) must be
separated from LV wires (including communication lines, DC OV, DC 24V, leveling
dry reed switches, terminal landing forced deceleration switches, terminal landing
travel limit switches, etc.). Twisted-pair cables must be used for communication
lines with twist pitch of 20-30mm. STP cables shall be used conditionally and their
shielding layers shall be earthed.
Notes: if HV lines are paralleled with LV lines – this is commonly seen in trailing
cables – the HV lines must be placed on one side and LV lines on the other. HV lines
must be separated from LV lines with earth wires
Notes: wiring observations mentioned above must be specified in the design
drawings. The specific intended purpose of each line number must be clearly stated
HV line Earth LV line

ing
Figure 49

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1. Preparation for installation

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General Structural Diagram of the Elevator

Power supply Lifting hook

Car rope hitch Hoisting steel

Steel wire rope of Car buffer

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1.4 Unpacking and counting the components and auxiliary materials

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guide rails until the deviation between joints is minimized.

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1.7 Elevator installation schedule

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Elevator installation schedule

Effective work days

Preparation for installation

Passenger Elevator Installation Manual

I nstallation of landing doors

I nstallation of supporting beams

I nstallation of hoisting machine

I nstallation of guide ways

Installation of car frame

I nstallation of hoisting ropes

Installation of car door

Installation of safety edges

I nstallation of door operator

Installation of speed governor

Installation of control cabinet

Installation of cable system

Installation of signal system

Wiring and earthing

1.8 Work safety rules for installation personnel

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2. Installation processes and quality requirements

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requirements. Unacceptable scaffolds shall be re-erected until they meet safety

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Figure 1(a) Post-posed counterweight Figure 1(b) Lateral-posed

Figure 1(c) Type of panoramic elevator Figure 2

2.2 Fabricating template holders

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Figure 3(a) Post-posed counterweight

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Figure 3(b) Lateral-posed counterweight

Figure 3(c) Type of elevator without machine room