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(Main)Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 7: Rack and pinion lifts
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 7: Rack and pinion lifts
1.1 This standard specifies the safety rules for the construction and installation of permanently installed new rack and pinion lifts with the
drive unit attached to the car serving defined landing levels, having a car designed for the transportation of persons or persons and goods supported by rack and pinion and moving between guide rails inclined not more than 15° to the vertical. The maximum rated speed is 2 m/s.
1.2 In addition to the requirements of this standard supplementary requirements shall be considered in special cases (potentially explosive
atmosphere, extreme climate conditions, seismic conditions, transporting dangerous goods, etc.)
1.3 This standard does not cover:
a) lifts with drives other than those stated in 1.1;
b) installation of rack and pinion lifts in existing buildings1 to the extent that space does not permit;
c) important modifications (see annex E) to a lift installed before this standard is brought into application, and
d) lifting appliances, such as paternosters, mine lifts, theatrical lifts, appliances with automatic caging, skips, lifts and hoists for building and public works sites, ships hoists, platforms for exploration or drilling at sea, construction and maintenance appliances;
e) installations where the inclination of the guide rails to the vertical exceeds 15° ;
f) safety during transport, installation, repairs, and dismantling of lifts;
g) lifts with rated speed ≤ 0,15 m/s.
NOTE Exclusion mentioned under g) bases on the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Noise and vibrations are not dealt within this standard because these are not relevant to the safe use of the lift. However, this standard may usefully be taken as a basis.
1.4 This standard does not specify the additional requirements necessary for the use of lifts in case of fire.
Sicherheitsregeln für die Konstruktion und den Einbau von Aufzügen - Teil 7: Zahnstangenaufzüge
1.1 Diese Norm legt die Sicherheitsregeln für die Konstruktion und den Einbau von dauerhaft errichteten, neuen Zahnstangenaufzügen fest, deren Antriebseinheit am Fahrkorb befestigt ist, der festgelegte Ebenen bedient und bei denen ein Fahrkorb für den Transport von Personen oder Personen und Lasten bestimmt ist, der von Zahnstangen getragen wird, und der sich zwischen Führungen, die nicht mehr als 15° gegen die Senkrechte geneigt sind, bewegt. Die höchste Nenngeschwindigkeit beträgt 2 m/s.
1.2 Zusätzlich zu den Anforderungen dieser Norm sind in besonderen Fällen weitere Anforderungen zu beachten (z. B. explosionsgefährdete Bereiche, extreme klimatische Verhältnisse, Erdbebenbedingungen, Transport gefährlicher Güter usw.)
1.3 Diese Norm gilt nicht für
a) Aufzüge mit anderen Antrieben als den in 1.1 angegebenen;
b) die Errichtung von Zahnstangenaufzügen in bestehenden Gebäuden ) in einem Ausmaß, das über die bestehenden Platzverhältnisse hinausgeht;
c) wesentliche Änderungen (siehe Anhang E) an einem Aufzug, der vor dem Inkrafttreten dieser Norm eingebaut wurde;
d) Hebezeuge wie Umlaufaufzüge, Schachtförderanlagen, Theateraufzüge, Einrichtungen mit selbsttätiger Beladung, Kübelaufzüge, Bauaufzüge, Schiffsaufzüge, Bohrplattformen auf See, Bau und Wartungsein-richtungen;
e) Aufzüge bei denen die Neigung der Führungsschienen gegenüber der Senkrechten mehr als 15° beträgt;
f) die Sicherheit beim Transport, Einbau, bei der Instandsetzung und Demontage von Aufzügen;
g) Aufzüge mit einer Nenngeschwindigkeit 0,15 m/s.
ANMERKUNG Der unter g) aufgeführte Ausschluss beruht auf der Maschinenrichtlinie 2006/42/EG.
Lärm und Schwingungen werden in dieser Norm nicht behandelt, weil sie für die sichere Benutzung von Aufzügen nicht von Bedeutung sind.
Hierfür kann jedoch sachdienlich von dieser Norm ausgegangen werden.
1.4 Diese Norm legt nicht die zusätzlichen Anforderungen fest, die für die Benutzung von Aufzügen im Brandfall erforderlich sind.
Règles de sécurité pour la construction et l'installation des ascenseurs - Partie 7: Ascenseurs à pignon et crémaillère
1.1 La présente norme énonce les règles de sécurité pour la construction et l’installation de nouveaux
ascenseurs permanents à pignon et crémaillère avec la machine fixée à la cabine, desservant des paliers
définis, disposant d’une cabine conçue pour le transport de personnes ou de personnes et de charges
supportée par une crémaillère et un pignon et se déplaçant entre des rails de guidage dont l’inclinaison ne
dépasse pas 15° par rapport à la verticale. La vitesse nominale maximale est 2 m/s.
1.2 En plus des prescriptions de la présente norme, des prescriptions supplémentaires doivent être
observées dans les cas particuliers (atmosphère explosible, conditions climatiques extrêmes, conditions
sismiques, transport de marchandises dangereuses, etc.).
1.3 La norme ne couvre pas :
a) les ascenseurs à entraînement autres que ceux stipulés au point 1.1 ;
b) l’installation d’ascenseurs à pignon et crémaillère dans des bâtiments existants1) où l’espace ne le
permet pas ;
c) les modifications importantes (voir Annexe E) apportées à un ascenseur installé avant l'entrée en vigueur
de la présente norme ;
d) les applications de levage telles que les pater-noster, les ascenseurs de mine, les ascenseurs de théâtre,
les applications à chargement automatique, les bennes, les ascenseurs et élévateurs de chantiers du
bâtiment et des travaux publics, les élévateurs de navire, les plates-formes d'exploration ou forage en
mer, les applications de construction et maintenance ;
e) les installations dont l’inclinaison des rails de guidage s’écarte de la verticale de plus de 15°;
f) la sécurité au cours du transport, de l’installation, des réparations et du démontage des ascenseurs ;
g) les ascenseurs à vitesse nominale ≤ 0,15 m/s.
NOTE L’exclusion mentionnée en g) se fonde sur la directive Machinerie 2006/42/CE.
Le bruit et les vibrations ne sont pas traités dans cette norme car ils ne relèvent pas de la sécurité d’utilisation
de l’ascenseur.
Varnostna pravila za konstruiranje in vgradnjo dvigal (liftov) - 7. del: Dvigala z zobnikom in zobato letvijo
General Information
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-junij-2009
Varnostna pravila za konstruiranje in vgradnjo dvigal (liftov) - 7. del: Dvigala z
zobnikom in zobato letvijo
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 7: Rack and pinion lifts
Sicherheitsregeln für die Konstruktion und den Einbau von Aufzügen - Teil 7:
Zahnstangenaufzüge
Règles de sécurité pour la construction et l'installation des ascenseurs - Partie 7:
Ascenseurs à pignon et crémaillère
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 81-7
ICS:
91.140.90 'YLJDOD7HNRþHVWRSQLFH Lifts. Escalators
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
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prEN 81-7
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2009
ICS
English Version
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 7:
Rack and pinion lifts
Règles de sécurité pour la construction et l'installation des Sicherheitsregeln für die Konstruktion und den Einbau von
ascenseurs - Partie 7: Ascenseurs à pignon et crémaillère Aufzügen - Teil 7: Zahnstangenaufzüge
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Contents Page
Foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 List of significant hazards . 6
5 Safety requirements and for protective measures . 9
6 Verification of safety measures and for protective measures . 25
7 Information for use . 29
Annex A (normative) List of the electric safety devices . 30
Annex C (informative) Technical dossier . 31
Annex D (normative) Examinations and test before putting into service . 33
Annex E (informative) Periodical examinations and tests, examinations and tests after an
important modification or after an accident. 34
Annex F (normative) Safety components – Test procedures for verification of conformity . 36
Annex G (informative) Proof of guide rails . 38
Annex M (informative) Traction evaluation . 39
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EC Directive 95/16/EC . 40
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Foreword
This document (prEN 81-7:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 10 “Lifts, escalators and
moving walks”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European
Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EC Directive.
For relationship with EC Directive, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
This standard covers the necessary additional precautions by replacing the relevant existing text of EN 81-1:1998
or adding new clauses as indicated.
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Introduction
Clauses 0.1 - 0.3.15 in EN 81-1:1998 apply except that 0.3.10 and 0.3.15 shall read as follows:
0.3.10 With the exception of the items listed below, a mechanical device built according to good practice and the
requirements of the standard will not deteriorate to a point of creating hazard without the possibility of detection.
The following mechanical failures are considered:
a) breakage and slackening of all linkage by auxiliary ropes,
b) failure of one of the mechanical components for the electromechanical brake which take part in the application
of the braking action on the drum or disk,
c) failure of a component associated with the main drive elements and the pinion gear.
0.3.15 To ensure the correct functioning of the equipment in the machinery space(s), i.e. taking into account the
heat dissipated by the equipment, the ambient temperature in the machinery space(s) is assumed to be
maintained between + 5° C and 40° C.
0.3.16 The following clause is added:
The fixing system of guards, which have to be removed during maintenance and inspection, remains attached to
the guard or to the equipment, when the guard is removed.
0.3.17 The following clause is added:
Access ways to the working areas are adequately lit (see 0.2.5 in EN 81-1:1998).
0.3.18 The following clause is added:
Minimum passageways required by building regulations are not obstructed by the open door/trap of the lift and/or
any protection means for working areas outside of the well, where fitted according to the maintenance instructions
(see 0.2.5).
0.3.19 The following clause is added:
Where more than one person is working at the same time on a lift, an adequate means of communication between
these persons is ensured.
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1 Scope
1.1 This standard specifies the safety rules for the construction and installation of permanently installed new rack
and pinion lifts with the drive unit attached to the car serving defined landing levels, having a car designed for the
transportation of persons or persons and goods supported by rack and pinion and moving between guide rails
inclined not more than 15° to the vertical. The maximum rated speed is 2 m/s.
1.2 In addition to the requirements of this standard supplementary requirements shall be considered in special
cases (potentially explosive atmosphere, extreme climate conditions, seismic conditions, transporting dangerous
goods, etc.)
1.3 This standard does not cover:
a) lifts with drives other than those stated in 1.1;
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b) installation of rack and pinion lifts in existing buildings to the extent that space does not permit;
c) important modifications (see annex E) to a lift installed before this standard is brought into application, and
d) lifting appliances, such as paternosters, mine lifts, theatrical lifts, appliances with automatic caging, skips, lifts
and hoists for building and public works sites, ships hoists, platforms for exploration or drilling at sea,
construction and maintenance appliances;
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e) installations where the inclination of the guide rails to the vertical exceeds 15 ;
f) safety during transport, installation, repairs, and dismantling of lifts;
g) lifts with rated speed ≤ 0,15 m/s.
NOTE Exclusion mentioned under g) bases on the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Noise and vibrations are not dealt within this standard because these are not relevant to the safe use of the lift.
However, this standard may usefully be taken as a basis.
1.4 This standard does not specify the additional requirements necessary for the use of lifts in case of fire.
2 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).
The normative references of EN 81-1:1998 apply with the following additions:
EN 81-1:1998, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 1: Electric lifts.
EN ISO 12100-1:2003 Safety of machinery – Basic concepts, general principles for design – Part 1: Basic
terminology, methodology (ISO 12100-1:2003)
EN ISO 12100-2:2003 Safety of machinery – Basic concepts, general principles for design – Part 2: Technical
principles (ISO 12100-2:2003)
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Existing building is a building which is used or was already used before the order for the lift was placed. A
building whose internal structure is completely renewed is considered as a new building.
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ISO 6336-1:2006, Calculation of load capacity of spur and helical gears - Part 1: Basic principles, introduction and
general influence factors.
ISO 6336-2:2006, Calculation of load capacity of spur and helical gears - Part 2: Calculation of surface durability
(pitting).
ISO 6336-3:2006, Calculation of load capacity of spur and helical gears - Part 3: Calculation of tooth bending
strength.
ISO 6336-5:2003, Calculation of load capacity of spur and helical gears - Part 5: Strength and quality of materials.
3 Terms and definitions
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the applicable definitions in EN 81-1:1998 section 3 apply with the
following deviations and additions.
3.1.1
machinery (machinerie) (Triebwerk und Steuerung)
cabinet (s) for control and drive system, drive unit, main switch(es) and means for emergency operations
3.1.2
machinery space (emplacement des machines) (Antriebsbereich)
space(s) inside or outside the well where the machinery as a whole or in parts is placed
3.1.3
pulley space (emplacement de poulies) (Aufstellungsort von Seilrollen)
space(s) inside or outside of the well where pulleys are placed
3.1.4
rack and pinion lift (ascenseurs à pignon et cremaillere) (Zahnstangenaufzüge)
lift in which the movement of the car is achieved by meshing of the pinion, moving by rotation on a fixed rack
3.1.5
rack and pinion safety gear (parachute à pignon et cremaillere) (Zahnstangenfangvorrichtung)
a safety gear developing a force on the rack to provide a gradual stop of the car
3.2 Units and symbols
The requirements of EN 81-1:1998 section 4 apply.
4 List of significant hazards
This clause contains all the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events, as far as they are dealt with in
this standard, identified by risk assessment as significant for this type of machinery and which require action to
eliminate or reduce the risk. The significant hazards are based upon EN ISO 14121-1:2007. Also shown are the
subclause references to the safety requirements and/or protective measures in this standard. Before using this
standard it is important to carry out a risk assessment of lifts to check that it has the hazards identified in this
clause.
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Table 1.1 – Additional hazards relating to this standard regarding the general design and
construction of lifts for persons and materials
Hazards Relevant clauses in this
standard
1 Mechanical hazards
1.1 Crushing
1.2 Shearing
1.3 Cutting or severing 5.8.4, 5.8.10, 5.10.2
1.4 Entanglement 5.8.10
1.5 Drawing-in or trapping 5.8.5, 5.10.4
1.6 Impact 5.6.3, F.8
1.7 Stabbing or puncture See 1.1 – 1.3
1.8 Friction or abrasion See 1.1 – 1.3
1.9 High pressure fluid ejection N/A
1.10 Ejection of parts N/A
1.11 Loss of stability 5.6.1
1.12 Slip, trip and fall
2 Electrical hazards
2.1 Electrical contact 5.9, 5.10
2.2 Electrostatic phenomena N/A
2.3 Thermal radiation N/A
2.4 External influences 5.9.1
3 Thermal hazards
3.1 Burns and scalds
3.2 Health-damaging effects N/A
4 Hazards generated by noise
4.1 Hearing losses
4.2 Interference with speech
5 Hazards generated by vibration
6 Hazards generated by radiation
6.1 Electrical arcs N/A
6.2 Lasers N/A
6.3 Ionising radiation sources N/A
6.4 Use of H F electromagnetic fields N/A
7 Hazards generated by materials and substances processed,
used or exhausted by machinery
7.1 Contact with or inhalation of harmful fluids, gases, mists, fumes
and dusts
7.2 Fire or explosion
7.3 Biological and microbiological N/A
8 Hazards generated by neglecting ergonomic principles in
machine design
8.1 Unhealthy postures or excessive effort 5.2.3
8.2 Inadequate consideration of human hand/arm or foot/leg anatomy
8.3 Neglected use of personal protection equipment
8.4 Inadequate area lighting 5.2.3.7, 5.9.6
8.5 Mental overload or underload, stress 5.2.4, 5.10.4
8.6 Human error
9 Hazard combinations 5.6.3, 5.10.3
10 Hazards caused by failure of energy supply, breaking down
of machinery parts and other functional disorders
10.1 Failure of energy supply 5.8.4, 5.10.4
10.2 Unexpected ejection of machine parts or fluids 5.8.10
10.3 Failure or malfunction of control system
10.4 Errors of fitting Annex D
Annex E
10.5 Overturn, unexpected loss of machine stability See 1.11
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Hazards Relevant clauses in this
standard
11 Hazards caused by missing and / or incorrectly positioned
safety related measures / means
11.1 Guards See 1.1 – 1.5
11.2 Safety related (protection) devices Annex E.1
11.3 Starting and stopping devices 5.10
11.4 Safety signs and signals 7.1
11.5 Information or warning devices
11.6 Energy supply disconnecting devices
11.7 Emergency devices
11.8 Feeding/removal means of work pieces
11.9 Essential equipment and accessories for safe adjusting and/or
maintaining
11.10 Equipment evacuating gases
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Table 1.2 – Additional hazards relating to this standard regarding the particular hazards involving the
mobility and/or load lifting ability of lifts for persons and materials
Hazards Relevant clauses in this
standard
Hazards due to mobility
12 Inadequate lighting of moving / working area
See 8.4
13 Hazards due to sudden movement instability etc. during
handling
14 Inadequate/non-ergonomic design of operating position See 8.2
15 Mechanical hazards See 1
16 Hazards due to lifting operations
16.1 Lack of stability See 1.11
16.2 Derailment of the cage
16.3 Loss of mechanical strength of machinery and lifting
accessories
16.4 Hazards caused by uncontrolled movement 5.5.6, 5.5.7
17 Inadequate view of trajectories of the moving parts
18 Hazards caused by lightning
19 Hazards due to loading / overloading
Table 1.3 – Additional hazards relating to this standard regarding the particular hazards involving the
lifting of persons by lifts for persons and materials
Hazards to persons lifted by the lift Relevant clauses in this
standard
20 Overloading or overcrowding of the cage
21 Unexpected movement of the cage in response to 5.2.3.3
external controls or other movements of the machine
22 Excess speed 5.5.6, 5.5.7
23 Persons falling from the cage
24 The cage falling or overturning See 1.11 and 16.2
25 Excess acceleration or braking of the cage 5.5.6, 5.5.10
26 Due to imprecise markings 7
5 Safety requirements and for protective measures
5.1 Lift well
The requirements of EN 81-1:1998 section 5 apply.
5.2 Machinery and pulley spaces
5.2.1 General provisions
Machinery and pulleys shall be located in machinery and pulley spaces. These spaces and the associated working
areas shall be accessible. Provisions shall be made to allow access to the spaces only to authorised persons
(maintenance, inspection and rescue). The spaces and the associated areas shall be suitably protected against
environmental influences to be taken into consideration and provisions made for suitable areas for
maintenance/inspection work and emergency operation. See EN 81-1:1998, clauses 0.2.2, 0.2.5 and 0.3.3.
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5.2.2 Access
5.2.2.1 The access way adjacent to any door/trap giving access to machinery and pulley spaces shall be:
a) capable of being properly lit by a permanent electric light fixture(s) ;
b) easy to use in complete safety in all circumstances without necessitating entry into private premises.
5.2.2.2 A safe access for persons to machinery and pulley spaces shall be provided. For preference this
should be effected entirely by way of stairs. If it is not possible to install stairs, ladders satisfying the following
requirements shall be used:
a) the access to the machinery and pulley spaces shall not be situated more than 4 m above the level accessible
by stairs;
b) ladders shall be fastened to the access in such a way that they cannot be removed;
c) ladders exceeding 1,50 m in height shall, when in position for access, form an angle between 65° and 75° to
the horizontal and shall not be liable to slip or turn over;
d) the clear width of the ladder shall be at least 0,35 m, the depth of the steps shall not be less than 25 mm and
in the case of vertical ladders the distance between the steps and the wall behind the ladder shall not be less
than 0,15 m. The steps shall be designed for a load of 1500 N;
e) adjacent to the top end of the ladder there shall be at least one hand hold within easy reach;
f) around a ladder, within a horizontal distance of 1,50 m, the risk of falling by more than the height of the ladder
shall be prevented.
5.2.2.3 Access to machinery on the car roof or in the car.
a) A safe access for persons to machinery spaces shall be provided. For preference this should be effected by
bringing the car roof or floor in level with a landing using the device for test and emergency operation.
5.2.3 Machinery inside the well
5.2.3.1 General provisions
5.2.3.1.1 Machinery supports and working areas in inside the well shall be so constructed to withstand the loads
and forces to which they are intended to be subjected.
5.2.3.1.2 In the case of wells partially enclosed at the exterior of buildings the machinery shall be suitably
protected against the environmental influences to be taken into consideration.
5.2.3.1.3 The clear height for moving inside the well from one working area to another one shall not be less than
1,80 m.
5.2.3.2 Dimensions of working areas inside the well
5.2.3.2.1 The dimensions of working areas inside the well shall be sufficient to permit easy and safe working on
equipment.
In particular there shall be provided at least a clear height of 2 m at working areas, and:
a) a clear horizontal working area of at least 0,50 m x 0,60 m for maintenance and inspection of parts at points
where this is necessary;
b) a clear horizontal space in front of control panels and cabinets. This area is defined as follows:
1) depth, measured from the external surface of the enclosures, at least 0,70 m ;
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2) width, the greater of the following values : 0,50 m or the full width of the cabinet or panel ;
5.2.3.2.2 There shall be a clear vertical distance of at least 0,30 m above unprotected rotating parts of the
machine. If the distance is less than 0,30 m guarding shall be provided according to 5.5.8.1 a).
See also 5.7.1.1 or 5.7.2.2 in EN 81-1:1998
5.2.3.3 Working areas in the car or on the car roof
5.2.3.3.1 Where maintenance/inspection work on the machinery is to be carried out from inside the car or from
the car roof and if any kind of uncontrolled or unexpected car movement resulting from maintenance/inspection can
be dangerous to persons, the following applies:
a) any dangerous movement of the car shall be prevented by a mechanical device;
b) all movement of the car shall be prevented by means of an electric safety device in conformity with 14.1.2 in
EN 81-1:1998 unless the mechanical device is in its inactive position;
c) when this device is in its active position, it shall be possible to carry out maintenance work and to leave the
working area safely.
5.2.3.3.2 The necessary devices for emergency operation and for dynamic tests (such as brake tests, safety
gear tests or buffer tests) shall be arranged so that they can be carried out from outside of the well in accordance
with 5.2.4
5.2.3.3.3 If inspection doors and/or traps are located in the walls of the car, they shall:
a) have a sufficent dimensions to carry out the required work through the door/trap;
b) be as small as possible to avoid falling into the well;
c) not open towards the outside of the car;
d) be provided with a key-operated lock, capable of being reclosed and relocked without a key;
e) be provided with an electrical safety device in conformity with 14.1.2, in EN81-1:1998, checking the locked
position;
f) be imperforate and satisfy the same requirements for mechanical strenght as the walls of the car.
5.2.3.4 Working areas outside of the well
When the machinery is in the well and is intended to be maintained/inspected from outside of the well, deviating
from 5.2.1, the working areas in accordance with 6.3.3.1 and 6.3.3.2 in EN 81-1:1998 can be provided outside of
the well. Access to this equipment shall only be possible by a door/trap in conformity with 5.2.3.5.2.
5.2.3.5 Doors and traps
5.2.3.5.1 Working areas inside the well shall be accessible through doors in the well enclosure. Doors shall be
either the landing doors or doors satisfying the following requirements. They shall:
a) have a minimum width of 0,60 m and a minimum height of 1,80 m ;
b) not open towards the inside of the well ;
c) be provided with a key-operated lock, capable of being reclosed and relocked without a key ;
d) be capable of being opened from inside the well without a key, even when locked ;
e) be provided with an electrical safety device in conformity with 14.1.2 in EN 81-1:1998, checking the closed
position ;
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f) be imperforate, satisfy the same requirements for mechanical strength as the landing doors, and comply with
the regulations relevant to the fire protection for the building concerned.
5.2.3.5.2 Doors and/or traps providing access to the machinery from outside of the well shall :
a) have sufficient dimensions to carry out the required work through the door/trap ;
b) be as small as possible to avoid falling into the well ;
c) not open towards the inside of the well ;
d) be provided with a key-operated lock, capable of being re-closed and re-locked without a key ;
e) be provided with an electrical safety device in conformity with 14.1.2 in EN 81-1:1998, checking the closed
position ;
f) be imperforate, satisfy the same requirements for mechanical strength as the landing doors, and comply with
the regulations relevant to the fire protection for the building concerned.
5.2.3.6 Ventilation
The machinery spaces shall be suitably ventilated. The electric equipment of the machinery shall be protected as
far as it is reasonably practicable from dust, harmful fumes and humidity.
5.2.3.7 Lighting and socket outlets
The working areas and machinery spaces shall be provided with permanently installed electric lighting with an
intensity of at least 200 lux at floor level. The supply for this lighting shall be in conformity with 5.9.6.1.
NOTE This lighting may be part of the lighting of the well.
A switch accessible only to authorised persons and placed close to the access point(s) to working area(s), at an
appropriate height, shall control the lighting of the areas and spaces.
At least one socket outlet (5.9.6.2) shall be provided at an appropriate place for each working area.
5.2.3.8 Handling of equipment
One or more metal supports or hooks with the indication of the safe working load (7.1.3), as appropriate, are
provided in the machinery spaces, conveniently positioned to permit the hoisting of heavy equipment (see 0.2.5
and 0.3.14 of EN 81-1:1998).
5.2.4 Devices for emergency and tests operations
5.2.4.1 In the case of 5.2.3.3 the necessary devices for emergency and test operations shall be provided on a
panel(s) suitable for carrying out from outside of the well all emergency operations and any necessary dynamic
tests of the lift. The panel(s) shall be accessible to authorised persons only. This applies also to means for
maintenance where maintenance procedure(s) require(s) moving the car and the work can not be carried out safely
from the intended work areas provided inside the well.
If the emergency and test devices are not protected inside a machinery cabinet, they shall be enclosed with a
suitable cover, which:
a) does not open towards the inside of the well;
b) is provided with a key-operated lock, capable of being reclosed and relocked without a key.
5.2.4.2 The panel(s) shall provide the following:
a) emergency operation devices according to 5.8.5, together with an intercom system in conformity with 5.10.4;
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b) control equipment which enables dynamic tests to be carried out (5.2.3.3.2);
c) direct observation of the lift machine or display device(s), which give indication of :
the direction of movements of the car;
the reaching of an unlocking zone, and
the speed of the lift car.
5.2.4.3 The devices on the panel(s) shall be lit by a permanently installed electric lighting with an intensity of at
least 50 lux measured at the device.
A switch placed on or close to the panel shall control lighting of the panel(s).
The electrical supply for this lighting shall be in conformity with 5.9.6.1.
5.2.4.4 The panel(s) for emergency and test operations shall be installed only where a working area in
accordance with 6.3.2.1 of EN 81-1:1998 is available.
5.2.5 Construction and equipment of pulley spaces in the well
5.2.5.1 Pulleys in the well
Diverter pulleys may be installed in the headroom of the well provided that they are located outside the projection
of the car roof and that examinations and tests and maintenance operations can be carried out in complete safety
from the car roof or from outside of the well.
5.3 Landing doors
The requirements of EN 81-1:1998 section 7 apply.
5.4 Car and balancing weight
The relevant requirements of EN 81-1:1998, section 8 apply.
5.5 Suspension, compensation and uncontrolled speed protection
5.5.1 Suspension
Suspension means for the connection between the car and any balancing weight shall comply with the
requirements in 9.1.1 to 9.1.4 of EN 81-1:1998.
5.5.2 Rack and pinion system
5.5.2.1 General
Moment of inertia from the driving system shall be considered by calculation of driving system, guides, safety gear
and buffers.
The car shall be supported, raised and lowered,
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