Lesson 1Shaft and pit preparations: dimensions, structure, pit protection, drainage, and accessExplains shaft and pit setup, including size checks, strong supports, water-proofing, drainage, and safe entry. Covers pit ladders, safe spots, and worker and gear safety steps.
Shaft dimensions, plumb, and tolerance checksPit depth, level, and structural verificationWaterproofing, sump pits, and drainage pumpsPit ladders, refuge spaces, and access doorsTemporary guarding and debris protectionLesson 2Guide rail installation: alignment, plumb tolerances, rail fastenings and adjustmentsExplains guide rail fitting from bracket fixing to final straight and line checks. Covers allowed gaps, joint prep, joiners, and fix methods for smooth car and weight travel.
Bracket spacing, fixing, and torque controlRail joint preparation and fishplate fittingPlumb, straightness, and twist tolerancesAdjustment tools, wedges, and shims useFinal ride checks along full rail heightLesson 3Emergency systems installation: alarm, emergency lighting, intercom, fire service interfacesExplains fitting emergency systems like alarm, emergency lights, intercom, and fire links. Covers wiring, power save, place, and work tests with building setups.
Car alarm buttons and audible signal setupEmergency lighting circuits and autonomyIntercom and communication line routingFire service recall and override interfacesTesting with building fire alarm systemsLesson 4Electrical wiring and control panel installation: power supply, protection devices, earthingCovers power and control wire paths, panel fixing, and ends. Includes safety gear, labels, ground, insulation checks, and control logic check for safe, easy-upkeep lift work.
Power supply requirements and cable sizingPanel mounting, clearances, and ingress protectionControl wiring, labeling, and segregationProtection devices, fuses, and breakers setupEarthing, bonding, and insulation resistance testsLesson 5Safety gear, governor, and buffers installation and setupDetails fitting safety gear, overspeed governor, and buffers. Covers place, fixing, trip speed set, and work tests for sure stop and energy catch in bad times.
Safety gear mounting and linkage adjustmentGovernor location, rope routing, and tensionTripping speed setting and test proceduresBuffer types, capacity, and fixing methodsFinal safety gear and governor test recordsLesson 6Machine room and MRL considerations: location, ventilation, lighting, crane/hoist accessHandles setup and needs for machine rooms and MRL spots. Covers entry, air flow, lights, lift points, noise control, and clean-up for safe upkeep and steady gear work.
Location, access routes, and working clearancesVentilation, temperature, and noise controlLighting levels and emergency lighting needsCrane, hoist, and lifting beam provisionsHousekeeping, signage, and storage rulesLesson 7Motor, brake, and controller installation: mounting, coupling, and mechanical checksCovers fixing motor, brake, and controller, including line-up, joining, and mechanical checks. Handles shake block, torque set, and safe entry check for later upkeep.
Machine bedplate positioning and fixingMotor alignment and coupling installationBrake mounting, air gap, and torque checksController placement and cable entry planningVibration isolation and noise reductionLesson 8Final alignment, leveling, adjustment, and step-by-step commissioning testsDetails last mechanical line-up, car level, and fix steps. Describes step-by-step start tests, safety checks, ride feel check, and papers needed before giving to client.
Car and counterweight final alignment checksLanding level accuracy and releveling setupDoor operation, clearances, and timing testsSafety circuit and overspeed governor testsRide quality, noise, and vibration assessmentLesson 9Hoisting means: ropes/belts installation, sheave alignment, and tensioning proceduresExplains fitting hoisting ropes or belts, sheave line-up, and pull set. Covers part checks, path ways, pull match, and test checks for smooth, safe, lasting lift work.
Rope and belt types, markings, and inspectionSheave alignment checks and correction methodsRoping layouts and routing through shaftTensioning procedures and equalization toolsPost‑installation tests and documentationLesson 10Car frame and counterweight installation: anchoring, leveling, and temporary supportsDescribes safe fitting of car frame and counterweight, including hold, level, and temp holds. Covers gaps, guide shoe set, and checks before joining hoisting ropes or belts.
Car frame assembly and identification checksCounterweight frame and filler installationTemporary supports and lifting proceduresGuide shoe or roller installation and setupClearance checks to shaft walls and railsLesson 11Door systems installation: landing frames, car doors, interlocks, and operatorsCovers fitting landing door frames, car doors, locks, and movers. Includes line-up, gaps, close force, and safety edge checks for sure, safe door work.
Landing door frame positioning and fixingCar door hanger, rollers, and track setupDoor operator mounting and parameter settingInterlock installation and safety circuit testsDoor closing force and reopening device testsLesson 12Site safety practices during installation: PPE, fall protection, exclusion zones, lockout/tagoutFocuses on site safety in fitting, including gear, fall guard, no-go zones, and lockout/tagout. Stresses safe lift, clean-up, talk, and rule follow.
Mandatory PPE selection and inspectionFall protection, harnesses, and anchor pointsExclusion zones and material drop preventionLockout/tagout for electrical isolationManual handling and lifting risk controls