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15/04/2016 2:51 am
Hi Group,
Looking for write up for changing step chains on E-5000 escalator.
Thanks and All Work Safe,
Jim
15/04/2016 6:23 pm
Don't have any on service, but be aware there was an safety alert on these units. The step track weldmont can be defective allowing lateral movement.
15/04/2016 8:39 pm
I'm with Boa, Kone has been going around fixing them all over. I believe it was a lawsuit. Also the lower carriage likes to get hung up, not putting tension on the chains. As far as the step chain replacement, I don't have a write up but I did it once. You pretty much take the upper end apart above the stepband, including the walk-on not the glass though, and install the chain from top down 5 axles at a time. Make sure you hold the lower end of the chain up with 2 ratchet straps so it doesn't travel down the incline. Break chain, making sure not to let it come off the bull gear, remove old, install new, re-attach, rotate unit and repeat. Work safe.
Topic starter
16/04/2016 1:38 am
Thanks You Guys
16/04/2016 6:01 am
It not that hard of job if your a real escalator mechanic.
Please be careful with information we give out.
The Chicago Transit Authority has eletricians doing escalator work, they are clueless and very dangerous. I heard they post here on blog.
Please be careful with information we give out.
The Chicago Transit Authority has eletricians doing escalator work, they are clueless and very dangerous. I heard they post here on blog.