Kone MX10 - Category 5 Testing of Car Safeties

KONE Maintenance Method
MX10 / MX20 MCP Procedures - ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
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Category 5 Testing of Car Safeties
2) Load test weights equal to 100% of the capacity load into the car.
4) Move elevator to upper part of hoistway.
5) Put elevator on machine room inspection by putting switch 270 DOWN
1) Prepare elevator for car safety test by
performing following steps.
• Tie down counterweight safeties (if
present) so they do not accidentally set
during safety test.
• Tie up door restrictor so door can be
opened without hall door present.
• Block clutch open using blocking screw
provided with clutch.
• Tie down governor tail sheave so it
cannot jump out of bracket when safeties
set.
• Tie down counterweight tail sheave if
present.
3) Disable hall calls and car calls by sliding
LCECPU switches 263 and 261 to left.
Note: Ensure no passengers are in the car.