Elevator Forum

do you have a leak in the oil ie constant relevel.do a relevel test on the bottom floor with the emergency lower on the block and see if it relevels(o...

this is a classic example of why when we in australia were/are regulated to have a lr(lock relay)terminal point,going to a lr relay going to drive cct...

thanks mate next time im in a otis motorroom ill check the machine label. very interesting. cheers mate have a good 1.

thanks greenpants. i will have to speak to my otis mate as this is not the description i was given although i dont think we have any geared machines g...

hey greenpants is this a typical otis geared machine of 70's era as this description of a non threaded worm is not what seems standard here in oz from...

no problem matecheers.

hey vic. it seems you had to spin the gear box to get it out. what a pain. also im referring to backlash as the rocking of the gearbox on stopping, wh...

is the car rolling before the brake sets? could it be a faulty drive not getting a stop signal? sounds like the brake supply or a mechanical brake pro...

you know what i just realised that there may be no room for a rear exit. man i hate when they dont think about this.i was told you should be able to k...

ok had a talk to an otis guy. what is the reason you are removing/replacing the worm gear? is it bc of the backlash? if so the back lash is adjusted v...

hey vic. not sure of the otis seperation but normally i would look at the width of the worm gear and that should let you know which end it comes out o...

i will get the procedure and let you know.

chit this is for a monospace lift? as i spoke to a couple of guys and they said to zero the lift then pin the lift on the top floor and try to drive i...

thanks chit i will jot this down and when i get a chance have a look at it. unfortunately getting test weights from construction needs finessing as we...

hey self thanks for the reply. we only added 2x 20lbs test weights along the centre frame which seemed to do the trick.also when you say all done thru...