Maintenance for lifts and escalators - Rules for maintenance instructions

This European Standard specifies the elements necessary for the preparation of the instructions for the maintenance operations, as in 3.1, which are provided for new installed passenger lifts, goods passenger lifts, accessible goods only lifts, service lifts, escalators and passenger conveyors.
This European Standard does not cover:
a) instructions for the installation and the dismantling;
b) any legal examinations and tests based on national regulations.
Existing installations are not covered by this Standard, but it can be taken as a reference.

Instandhaltung von Aufzügen und Fahrtreppen - Regeln für Instandhaltungsanweisungen

Diese Norm legt alle Elemente für die Erstellung der Instandhaltungsanweisungen nach 3.1 fest, welche für neuinstallierte Personenaufzüge, Lastenaufzüge, betretbare Güteraufzüge, Kleingüteraufzüge, Fahrtreppen und Fahrsteige notwendig sind.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für:
a)   Anweisungen für den Einbau und die Demontage;
b)   gesetzliche Prüfungen und Untersuchungen auf Grund nationaler Bestimmungen.
Bestehende Anlagen werden von dieser Norm nicht abgedeckt; hierfür kann jedoch sachdienlich von dieser Norm ausgegangen werden.

Maintenance pour les ascenseurs et les escaliers mécaniques - Règles pour les instructions de maintenance

La présente Norme Européenne spécifie les éléments nécessaires à l’élaboration des instructions pour les opérations
de maintenance, telle qu’elle est définie en 3.1, et qui sont fournies pour les ascenseurs, les ascenseurs de charge,
les monte-charge accessibles, les monte-charge inaccessibles, les escaliers mécaniques et les trottoirs roulants
nouvellement installés.
La présente Norme européenne ne couvre pas :
a) les instructions pour l’installation et le démantèlement ;
b) tous examens et essais réglementaires fondés sur des règlements nationaux.
Les installations existantes ne sont pas couvertes par la présente norme, mais celle-ci peut être prise en référence.

Vzdrževanje dvigal (liftov) in tekočih stopnic - Pravila za vzdrževalna navodila

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
02-Nov-2008
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
29-Oct-2008
Due Date
03-Jan-2009
Completion Date
03-Nov-2008

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Instandhaltung von Aufzügen und Fahrtreppen - Regeln für InstandhaltungsanweisungenMaintenance pour les ascenseurs et les escaliers mécaniques - Règles pour les instructions de maintenanceMaintenance for lifts and escalators - Rules for maintenance instructions91.140.90Lifts. EscalatorsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13015:2001+A1:2008SIST EN 13015:2002+A1:2008en,fr,de01-december-2008SIST EN 13015:2002+A1:2008SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 13015:2001+A1
July 2008 ICS 91.140.90 Supersedes EN 13015:2001 English Version
Maintenance for lifts and escalators - Rules for maintenance instructions
Maintenance pour les ascenseurs et les escaliers mécaniques - Règles pour les instructions de maintenance Instandhaltung von Aufzügen und Fahrtreppen -Regeln für Instandhaltungsanweisungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 June 2001 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 29 June 2008.
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2 Contents page Foreword.3 0
Introduction.3 1
Scope.3 2
Normative references.3 3
Definitions.4 4
Elaboration of maintenance instructions.5 4.1 General.5 4.2
Elements to be taken into account for the maintenance instructions.6 4.3 Information to be included in the maintenance instructions.6 4.3.1 General.6 4.3.2
Information to the owner of the installation.6 4.3.3
Information for the maintenance organisation.9 5
Risk assessment.10 5.1 General.10 5.2 Information for the maintenance organisation.11 6
Information to the owner for lift rescue operations.11 7
Markings, signs, pictograms and written warnings.12 8
Format of the maintenance instruction handbook.12 Annex ZA (informative)
!Relationship between this
European
Standard and the Essential Requirements
of EC Directive 98/37/EC".19 Annex ZB (informative)
!Relationship between this
European
Standard and the Essential Requirements
of EC Directive 2006/42/EC".20 Annex ZC (informative)
!Relationship between this
European
Standard and the Essential Requirements
of EC Directive 95/16/EC".21
Introduction This European Standard is a type C standard as stated in EN 1070. Only correct and preventative maintenance performed by a competent maintenance person in conformity with the maintenance instructions can ensure the safe and intended functioning of an installation. In this Standard it is assumed that the installation to be maintained has been legally placed on the market. 1
Scope This European Standard specifies the elements necessary for the preparation of the instructions for the maintenance operations, as in 3.1, which are provided for new installed passenger lifts, goods passenger lifts, accessible goods only lifts, service lifts, escalators and passenger conveyors. This European Standard does not cover: a) instructions for the installation and the dismantling; b) any legal examinations and tests based on national regulations. Existing installations are not covered by this Standard, but it can be taken as a reference.
Normative references This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references, the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments). SIST EN 13015:2002+A1:2008

4 EN 81-1, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 1: Electric lifts EN 81-2, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 2: Hydraulic lifts EN 81-3, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 3: Electric and hydraulic service lifts !deleted text" prEN 81-7, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 7: Rack and pinion lifts !deleted text" EN 81-28, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 28: Remote alarms on passenger and goods passenger lifts !EN 115-1", Safety rules for the construction and installation of escalators and passenger conveyors !EN ISO 14121-1:2007, Safety of machinery - Risk assessment – Part 1: Principles (ISO 14121-1:2007)" ISO 3864 !series", Safety colours and safety signs 3
Definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the definitions in EN 81-1, EN 81-2, EN 81-3, !deleted text" prEN 81-7, !deleted text" EN 81-28, !EN 115-1", !EN ISO 14121-1", and the following apply: 3.1 maintenance all the necessary operations to ensure the safe and intended functioning of the installation and its components after the completion of the installation and throughout its life cycle. Maintenance includes: a) lubrication, cleaning, etc.; However, the following cleaning operations can be not considered as maintenance: 1) cleaning of the external parts of the well; 2) cleaning of the external parts of the escalator or passenger conveyor; 3) cleaning of the inside of the car. b) checks; c) passenger rescue operations; d) the operations of setting and adjustment; e) repair or changing of components which may occur due to wear or tear and do not affect the characteristics of the installation. The following are not considered as maintenance operations: a) changing of a major component such as the machine, the car, the control panel, etc., or safety component such as safety gear, etc., even if the characteristics of the new component are the same as the original; b) replacement of the installation; c) modernisation of the installation, including the changing of any characteristic of the installation (such as speed, load, etc.); d) rescue operations carried out by Fire Brigades SIST EN 13015:2002+A1:2008

completely installed passenger lift or good passenger lift or accessible goods only lift or service lift or escalator or passenger conveyor 3.7 owner of the installation
natural or legal person who has the power of disposal of the installation and takes the responsibility for its operation and use 3.8 rescue operation operation starting after receiving notification of a person(s) trapped in a lift and finishing by releasing the trapped person(s) 4
Elaboration of maintenance instructions 4.1 General The installations covered by this European Standard shall be maintained in good working order in accordance with the installer's instructions. To this effect, regular maintenance of the installation shall be carried out, to ensure, in particular, the safety of the installation. The safety of an installation shall take into account the ability to be maintained without causing injury or damage to health. Regular maintenance of the installation shall be carried out to ensure the reliability of the installation. The access and the associated environment shall be maintained in good working order in accordance with the installer instructions. The instructions for maintenance of an installation according to the Lifts Directive shall be provided by the installer, as defined in 3.5, after completion of the installation, as a result of a risk assessment. The instructions for maintenance of the safety components of lifts shall be provided by the manufacturer to the installer as respectively defined in 3.4 and 3.5. The instructions for maintenance of an installation according to the Machinery Directive shall be provided by the manufacturer, as defined in 3.4, when placed on the market, and be the result of a risk assessment. In order that the aim of the maintenance instructions can be achieved, they shall be formulated so that they can be clearly and easily understood by competent maintenance persons. SIST EN 13015:2002+A1:2008

6 The competence of the maintenance person within the maintenance organisation shall be continuously updated. NOTE
The owner of the installation should be informed that the qualification of the maintenance organisation is in conformity with the regulations applicable in the country in which the installation operates ; if no regulations exist, the qualification can be ensured by a certified quality system in accordance with EN ISO 9001 supplemented if necessary to take into account the specific features of the installation. The installer/manufacturer shall provide maintenance instructions intended for the owner of the installation (see 4.3.2) including information intended for the maintenance organisation (see 4.3.3). 4.2
Elements to be taken into account for the maintenance instructions When preparing the content of the maintenance instructions (see 4.3, clauses 5 and 6) the following elements shall be taken into account: a) the specifications and the intended use of the installation (type of installation, performance, type of goods to be transported, type of users, etc.); b) the environment in which the installation and its components are installed (weather conditions, vandalism, etc.); c) any restriction of use; d) the result of the risk assessment (see clause 5) for every working area and for every task to be undertaken; e) the specific maintenance instructions provided by the manufacturer of safety components; f) in case of components other than safety components, where maintenance is necessary, the maintenance instructions provided by the manufacturer of these components. 4.3 Information to be included in the maintenance instructions 4.3.1 General The maintenance instructions shall contain information relating to the tasks of the owner and respectively the maintenance organisation. 4.3.2
Information to the owner of the installation The information relating to the tasks of the owner of the installation shall include the following: 4.3.2.1 The need for the owner to keep the installation in a safe operating condition. To fulfil this the owner shall use a maintenance organisation complying with the requirements of the Standard. NOTE
It is recommended to inform the owner of the installation about the need to use a maintenance organisation with adequate and proper insurance cover provided by an insurance company. 4.3.2.2 The need for the owner to take care of any National regulations and other requirements, where relevant, and their implications on maintenance. 4.3.2.3 The need for planned maintenance to be carried out by a maintenance organisation, at the latest when the installation is put into service or if the installation is to remain unused for a long period of time before first being put into service. 4.3.2.4 The importance for the owner of the installation
to have the same maintenance organisation in the case of several installations having common well/spaces and/or machine room. 4.3.2.5 The need for the owner of a passenger-/goods passenger lift to keep, as described in !deleted text",EN 81-28, the two-way means of communication efficient and linked to a 24 h rescue service for the whole of the time that the installation can be used. 4.3.2.6 The need for the owner to remove the passenger-/goods passenger lift from service when the two-way means of communication is out of order. 4.3.2.7 The need for the owner to put the installation out of service in case of dangerous situations. SIST EN 13015:2002+A1:2008

The owner of the installation should obtain from the company carrying out the relevant modification the maintenance instructions for the maintenance organisation. e) before any authorised third party inspection or works other than maintenance works are carried out on the installation; f) before taking the installation out of service for a prolonged period of time; g) before putting the installation back into service after a prolonged period of non operating time. 4.3.2.9 The need for the owner of the installation to take into consideration the consequences of the risk assessment carried out by the maintenance organisation (see 4.3.3.4 and 5.1). 4.3.2.10 The need for the owner of the installation to make sure that the risk assessment for maintenance is carried out: a) if the maintenance organisation is replaced; b) if the use of the building and/or the installation changes; c) after a major modification of the installation or of the building; d) if it is the case, after an accident involving the installation. 4.3.2.11 The need for the building owner to ensure, through a risk assessment, that :
a) their premises are safe and free from risk to health as far as is practicable. This includes access to the premises and installation equipment, and articles or substances used according to the regulation for the Use of Work Equipment at the Workplace; b) the persons using the premises are informed about any remaining risks; c) any action to be done as a consequence of his risk assessment is carried out. Regarding the access ways to areas reserved to maintenance persons, the need for the owner of the installation to inform the maintenance organisation, in particular about: 1) the access ways to be used and fire evacuating procedures from the building; 2)
the place where the keys of the reserved areas can be found; 3)
if necessary, the persons who shall accompany the maintenance persons to the installation; 4)
if necessary, personal protective equipment to be used in the access ways, and, possibly, where this equipment can be found. The information shall be made available also on site to the maintenance organisation. 4.3.2.12 The need for the owner of the installation to ensure that the name and the telephone number of the maintenance organisation are always available to the user of the installation, permanently affixed and clearly visible. SIST EN 13015:2002+A1:2008

8 4.3.2.13 The need for the owner of the installation to ensure that the keys of machine and pulley room doors (trap doors) and of inspection and emergency doors (trap doors) are permanently available in the building and are used only by persons authorised to gain access. 4.3.2.14 The need for the owner of the installation to provide, in all circumstances, safe access to the building and to the installation for the maintenance organisation involved in the rescue of persons. 4.3.2.15 The need for the owner of the installation to keep the access to working areas and working rooms safe and free for the maintenance persons and to inform the maintenance organisation about any hazard or change in the workplace and/or the access ways (lighting, obstructions, ground conditions, etc.). 4.3.2.16 In addition to those examinations and tests which the owner of the installation entrusts to the maintenance organisation, the need for the owner to carry out periodically, in their own interests, the following: a) for lifts: A full ascent and descent to assess any changes in the quality of the ride or damage to the equipment. Typical items to be checked to ensure that they are in place, undamaged and functioning correctly are: - landing doors and bottom door tracks; - stopping accuracy; - indicators that are not located in a reserved area; - landing push controls; - car push controls; - door open controls; - two-way means of communication in the car which provides permanent contact with a rescue service; - normal car lighting; - door reversal device; - safety signs/pictograms. For goods only and service lifts the checks to be carried out are the same, when relevant. b) for escalators/passenger conveyors: A full travel in both directions, when they exist, to assess any changes in the quality of the ride or damage to the equipment. Typical items to be checked to ensure that they are in place, undamaged and functioning correctly are: - all lighting and indicators; - emergency stopping device; - hand rails; - skirting/deflector devices; - combs ; - safety signs/pictograms; - approximation of speed between handrail and steps/pallets; - steps/pallets; SIST EN 13015:2002+A1:2008

Information for the maintenance organisation The information relating to the tasks of the maintenance organisation shall include the following: 4.3.3.1 The need to carry out the work of maintenance in conformity with the maintenance instructions and based on systematic maintenance checks. After these checks, the maintenance organisation shall decide in conformity with the maintenance instructions what is required to be done.
A list of typical examples of maintenance checks to maintain the installation is shown in annex A. NOTE
Due to the fact that the components can be different in design and operation, it is therefore not possible to give specific guidelines in this Standard. 4.3.3.2 The
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