Hydraulic elevators should have regular maintenance and be checked annually for normal operation. While this type of elevator is very reliable, like any other machine maintenance can extend the life of your equipment and prevent breakdowns.

The elevators require special care from mechanics who are experienced with hydraulic systems, most elevator companies will have this type of technician. Typical maintenance involves a thorough check of the elevator, and control systems, an inspection of the hydraulic pump, review of ride quality and leveling speed.

HYDRAULIC ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE

Monthly maintenance is generally wheel hydraulic lifting platform, the intermediate shaft, cylinder,pin, boom hinge shaft and bearings to check to see whether the presence or absence of wear and tear, commissioning hydraulic lifting platform to see if working properly, add the injection of various parts of the some lubricants,making equipment more efficient, longer bearing life, promptly check the hydraulic oil, hydraulic oil found darken, sticky, or mixed with gravel and other foreign matter, clean replace the hydraulic oil

Year-end maintenance usually is after a year of use and also hydraulic lifting platform for all aspects of the inspection and cleaning, check the hydraulic pipes, fittings, to see whether the pipeline rupture, the interface is loose, broken pipes to replace the pipes, fittings Tighten loose fittings.

Remove and disassemble the lowering valve, the plunger blowing with compressed air, and then loaded again placement. Discard the hydraulic oil exhausted, tighten the connector remove the oil filter, after cleared, cleaned with compressed air, and then back into the tank, and join the good lines.

Usually a good month to do maintenance, then you do not need to do too much in maintenance work, regular monthly inspections and maintenance had been carried out on the hydraulic lift platform overall maintenance.

What an elevator mechanic is doing while servicing your elevator?

Here is an insider’s look at the steps that VINI elevator company use in their inspections. And therefore these are general guidelines. The steps our elevator mechanic takes during an inspection can get much more involved.

Inside the Car:

•  Examine the interior of the elevator car for damage to the walls, ceiling, and handrails.
• Examine the position indicator lights and replace any burned out lights.
• Operate the elevator going up and down and check the leveling accuracy, acceleration, and deceleration. Make any adjustments deemed necessary.
• Also make sure that the door moves smoothly and does not slam or bounce.
• Make sure the door restrict or operates properly and make any necessary repairs.

Outside the Car:

• Check the hall stations and lights and replace any burned out lights.
• Inspect the door panel and clearances.
• Test the Phase 1 firefighters’ service.

Machine Room:

• The machine room does not contain any material unrelated to the elevator.
• Leaks components , unusual vibration or wear checked.
• Evidence of overheating electrical components or failure.
• If necessary find the lubricant components.
• oil level should maintain.
• Perform any necessary adjustments or schedule follow-up service.

Top of Car:

• Check that the stop switch and inspection station function properly.
• Remove any debris from the top of the car.
• View any visible components, including rollers, guide rails, and leveling devices.
• To Check the traveling cables for wear and inspect connections and then the hoist-way for evidence of rodents, fire safety, and vandalism.
• verify the door operator and its components.

Pit:

• Make sure that the stop switch, lights, and Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI) outlet function properly.
• The pit and check for signs of leaks cleaned and also the sump pump well clean and Finally verify whether or not it’s operating correctly.
• Spring buffers for signs of corrosion, alignment, and secure attachment are inspected and also monitor the travel cable for wear, pinches, and snags
• All visible components, including rollers, guide rails, safeties, and switches inspected.

Finally ,The elevator mechanic must fill out a log and note any observations, problems, and recommendations.