KONE Maintenance Method
MX10 / MX20 MCP Procedures - ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13
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8 (-) 2014-12-15
SECTION 2: ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13 Code Requirements
Section 8.6.1, 8.6.2 and 8.6.3: Maintenance, Repair and Replacement
Special attention should be paid to the following excerpts taken from Section 8.6 of the ASME
A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-13 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. Section 8.6 outlines
requirements for Maintenance, Repair and Replacement. Field employees performing Maintenance,
Repair and Replacement should be familiar with this section of the code.
Note: Previous editions of the code do not include all of the following requirements. Check the
edition of the Code in effect in your area for information regarding local requirements.
8.6.1: General Requirements
8.6.1.2.2: On-Site Documentation
8.6.1.2.2 (a): Up-to-date wiring diagrams detailing circuits of all electrical protective devices and
critical operating circuits shall be available in the machinery space, machine room, control
space, or control room as appropriate to the installation.
8.6.1.5: Code Date Plate (reference to 8.9)
8.9.1: Required Information
An individual data plate shall be provided and maintained for each unit. The data plate shall
indicate the Code to be used for inspections and tests. The data plate shall indicate the Code
and edition in effect at the time of installation. The data plate shall also indicate the Code in
effect at the time of alteration and indicate the applicable requirements of 8.7.
Where the installation or alteration contains SIL Rated Devices the following wording
“Installation contains SIL Rated Devices” shall be included on the data plate or on an
additional plate located adjacent to the Code Data Plate.
8.9.2: Location
The data plate shall be in plain view, securely attached to each main line disconnect or
controller. It shall also be permitted to locate the data plate in the controller as long as it is in
plain view with the controller door open. An additional data plate shall be installed in the vicinity
of one of the starting switches on the exterior of escalators and moving walks.
8.6.1.6: General Maintenance Methods and Procedures
8.6.1.6.1: Making Safety Devices Inoperative
No person shall at any time make inoperative or ineffective any device on which the safety of
users is dependent including any electrical protective device, except where necessary during
tests, inspections, maintenance, repair, and replacement, provided the installation is first
removed from normal operation. Such devices shall be restored to their normal operating
condition in conformity with the applicable requirements prior to returning the equipment to
service.
8.6.1.6.2: Lubrication. All parts of the machinery and equipment requiring lubrication shall be
lubricated with lubricants equivalent to the type and grade recommended by the manufacturer.
Alternative lubricants shall be permitted when intended lubrication effects are achieved.
All excess lubricant shall be cleaned from the equipment. Containers used to catch leakage shall
not be allowed to overflow.
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