Elevator Forum

As was mentioned, “door ramps” or an accumulation of semi hard gunk builds up on the door tracks where door travel stops. Eventually this “ramp” cause...

I see no isolation pads between the steel C channel beams (3 of them) and the machine itself. This machine noise is the worst I’ve heard. Is there eve...

Does the unit use ECI door equipment? If so, what happens when DO/DC are toggled? Normal operation to DOL/DCL?

I too at this point would highly recommend a licensed service company to care for your aged equipment. I’m assuming you’re the owner after a re-read o...

Looking at your pictures, it appears the machine is leaking gear oil. There’s an absorption pad on the floor at the back of the machine (deflector sid...

I’d imagine any old multi grade motor oil would work or good old fashioned 30wt. Machine gear oil is a bit thicker and heavier than 30wt. The leak is ...

Funny Stories;College campus in SoCal. One Saturday night was either a hazing night or frat challenge. The challenge was for the young guys and gals (...

You hooked up your tool to the controller. What was the phase, info in fault window and mode? And the fault counters C,D&F are cleared?

Seriously? California is now requiring wiring diagrams and installation drawings to be on site… from the 60’s through current day? Is this what I’m un...

Old hydro oil that looses its lubricious properties can generate a glazing on the piston as well which presents the same result as super tight packing...

You don’t give much information on your issue. What have you checked?*Is this problem a car/cabin call button that doesn’t work, or hall button?*Do yo...

Regardless of what the inspector might think, do the right thing…you’re the guy with the M on his card, so make your work reflect your “M” talents. I...

You’ve got to be hired through (as a member in good standing) the local elevator union to be eligible for employment. If you’re not already a member (...

Have you replaced the DZ modules? LVE module? The faults seem to be DZ related.Also check DZ wiring at the controller terminals (they can magically be...

Yes RELU is level up command or fault. If all else fails like valve adjustments (F/S, bypass or LU adjuster on Maxton) and you only observe this failu...