Elevator Forum

I know here (not Cal) if it is the monthly testing all the inspectors are looking for is to capture the car from phase 1 keyswitch, make sure buzzer a...

Force to hold door open is 30lbf, so starting at 10lbf is no problem

I feel I need to clarify. Yes, this stuff does happen but other than missing prints I have not had it happen for a while. It was quite common on our j...

you can easily prove if the relays. Swap both DZ's with BK's, if the relays are the problem a differant code will appear

If you really think it doesn't happen, you have not been around long. Think back - nation wide TK had complaints about actions done (I'm not say the s...

From your description and questions it is appearant you are not in the elevator trade, probably the home owner. Far be it for me to tell a home owner ...

message me, i have troubleshooting flow chart and other paper work that may help

Double check pit switch and car top switch, I've had faulty switches on these before

Need more info. Is it just down direction, what is the problem with slowdown (to abrupt, not at all). I agree with ABE, but try cleaning screens and a...

I just happen to have Haughton manuals, 1 is the EVC/ELC service manual which covers models 1-4 and 5. If this is what you need PM me

I was told they are supposed to close. Reason given was that during a fire you don't want to draw smoke into hoistway, just like fire doors.

All the 10UCLS I've had (down to a duplex now) did not have fire service. Unfortunately I can't help with prints either as all the ones I had either g...

2.22.3.1 shows spring buffers up to 200fpm. 2.22.4.5(c) shows gas spring-return oil buffers have switches. gravity-return buffers don't require. The s...

I know they had 4slot bds, if not mistakeing option bds sometimes had more slots depending on versions. I've always been told that newer versions, the...

Silly is right, this is the most common reason.