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9) MAINTENANCE
Although the lift has of course undergone rigorous testing, VIMEC advices you to have it inspected regularly by
technicians. In order to ensure that it provides the best service in complete safety, it must be inspected regularly
by our specialist engineers, who will carry out all the operations described below.
9.1) Parts requiring regular inspection
WARNING: Before performing servicing work on the electrical parts, the power supply to the system
must be cut off by means of the “Motive power line” and “Siren” master switch.
Skill level required: SO Skilled operator authorised by VIMEC.
UNIT
PARTS TO BE INSPECTED
EVERY
6
MONTS
EVERY
12
MONTS
ON
INSTALLA-
TION
SAFETY DEVICES
Check that the sensors stop the lift in the required
posi¬tions at the fl oors.
Check that the gates are properly interlocked by their
respective locks.
Check that the over-run microswitches are functioning
correctly.
MECHANICAL
LIFTING SYSTEM
COMPONENTS
Check that the lifting structure, bushes, pins, rollers, screw
and nut screw do not show signs of wear, deterioration, or
excessive play on the couplings.
Check that there is no noticeable rust on the load-bearing
structures. Check all components, and particularly the
welded parts, for structural damage.
Check the greasing of the bushing screw and bearing.
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MICROSWITCHES
Check operation of all safety microswitches.
Check operation of all the controls (control panel – fl oor
control panel – portable control panel if any).
LOCKS
Check that the locks are functioning correctly. The lift
must only operate with the gates properly closed and
the lock (bolt) shot.
CONTROLS
Check that the lift operates correctly with a load of 1.1
times the permitted payload.
TESTING WITH
LOAD
Check that the device is operating correctly.
ANTI-SHEARING /
ANTI-CRUSHING
BELLOWS GUARD
Check that the devices for hand-operation of the lift are in
good working order.
HAND RAISING /
LOWERING
SYSTEM
Check the tightness of the metal fasteners of the main
components.
BOLTED
CONNECTIONS
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Check the nut distance.
NUT WEAR
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