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Elevator Maintenance: Hydraulic



Description


This course covers the operation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and corrective maintenance hydraulic elevators; including, interpretation and reading of schematics and wiring diagrams, with emphasis on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting diagnostic procedures.  Interpretation and application of the Elevator Safety Code ANSI A17.1 and safe working practices are stressed.


Learning Outcome


Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:


  • Understand codes, standards and elevator pits.
  • Understand hoistways and equipment.
  • Understand machine rooms and machinery spaces.
  • Understand doors, operators, hydraulic fluids, hydraulic components, and releasing passengers from stalled elevators.
  • Perform print reading, flowcharting and troubleshooting.

Target Audience


  • This course is intended for personnel who are assigned or scheduled to be assigned to perform preventative maintenance on elevators, or supervisors of elevator maintenance.

Course Completion Requirements


Successful completion of this course requires 40-hours of attendance, completion of all guided labs and achieving a score of 70% or greater on the combined average of 2 lab tests and 2 written exams.

Pre-requisites


The following course is a recommended prerequisite for this course: Industrial Electrical Service (Course # 5568705).