AS 1735.10(INT)-1998

1 - AS 1735.10(INT)-1998 LIFTS, ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS - TESTS
4 - PREFACE
6 - CONTENTS
8 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
8 - 1.1 SCOPE
8 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
8 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
9 - SECTION 2 FREE-FALL TYPE TEST FOR SAFETY GEAR
9 - 2.1 APPLICATION
9 - 2.2 TEST PROCEDURE
9 - 2.3 TEST REQUIREMENTS
10 - SECTION 3 TYPE TESTS FOR OIL BUFFERS
10 - 3.1 APPLICATION
10 - 3.2 INFORMATION
10 - 3.2.1 Submitted information
10 - 3.2.2 Certification
10 - 3.2.3 Records
11 - 3.3 TEST CONDITIONS
11 - 3.3.1 Laboratories
11 - 3.3.2 Instrumentation
11 - 3.3.3 Test weights
11 - 3.3.4 Installation and preparation of buffer
11 - 3.3.5 Oil
12 - 3.3.6 Adjustments
12 - 3.4 TEST PROCEDURE
12 - 3.4.1 Free-fall tests
12 - 3.4.2 Lateral movement test
12 - 3.5 TEST REQUIREMENTS
12 - 3.5.1 Free-fall tests 1 to 4
13 - 3.5.2 Free-fall tests 5 and 6
14 - 3.5.3 Deformation and damage
14 - 3.5.4 Lateral movement
17 - SECTION 4 TYPE TESTS FOR LANDING DOOR LOCKING DEVICES AND CAR DOOR CONTACTS
17 - 4.1 APPLICATION
17 - 4.2 LABORATORY
17 - 4.3 IDENTIFICATION
17 - 4.4 EXAMINATION BEFORE TEST
17 - 4.5 ELECTRICAL
17 - 4.6 MECHANICAL LOCKING MEMBERS
18 - 4.7 ENDURANCE TEST
18 - 4.8 CURRENT INTERRUPTION TEST
18 - 4.9 TEST IN MOIST ATMOSPHERE
18 - 4.10 TEST WITHOUT LUBRICANT
19 - 4.11 MISALIGNMENT TESTS
19 - 4.12 INSULATION TEST
19 - 4.13 FORCE AND MOVEMENT MEASUREMENTS
19 - 4.14 STRENGTH TEST
19 - 4.14.1 Test procedure
19 - 4.14.2 Test requirement
20 - SECTION 5 ACCEPTANCE TESTS FOR SAFETY GEAR
20 - 5.1 APPLICATION
20 - 5.2 GENERAL TEST CONDITIONS
20 - 5.2.1 Test load
20 - 5.2.2 Governor tripping speed
20 - 5.2.3 Lift car safety gear switches
20 - 5.2.4 Governor rope tension
20 - 5.2.5 Levelness of car platform
20 - 5.3 SPEED TEST AT NORMAL SPEED
20 - 5.3.1 Applicability
20 - 5.3.2 Test procedure
21 - 5.3.3 Test requirements
21 - 5.4 SPEED TESTS AT GOVERNOR TRIPPING SPEED
21 - 5.4.1 Test procedure
21 - 5.4.2 Test requirements
21 - 5.5 SPEED TEST REQUIREMENTS
21 - 5.5.1 Type A safety gear
21 - 5.5.2 Type B safety gear
21 - 5.5.3 Type C safety gear
22 - 5.5.4 Type D safety gear
22 - 5.6 INERTIA ACTUATION TESTS FOR TYPE A SAFETY GEAR
22 - 5.6.1 General
22 - 5.6.2 Static weight test
22 - 5.6.3 Free-fall test
23 - 5.7 BROKEN SUSPENSION ROPE OPERATION TEST OF TYPES A AND B SAFETY GEAR
23 - 5.7.1 General
23 - 5.7.2 Activation test
23 - 5.7.3 Free-fall test
24 - 5.7.4 Rated speed test for broken rope operation
24 - 5.8 SAFETY ROPE OPERATION TEST OF SAFETY GEAR
25 - SECTION 6 ACCEPTANCE TESTS FOR OIL BUFFERS
25 - 6.1 APPLICATION
25 - 6.2 OIL LEVEL TEST
25 - 6.3 PLUNGER RETURN TESTS
25 - 6.4 LOAD AND SPEED TESTS
27 - SECTION 7 ACCEPTANCE TEST FOR ELECTROHYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT
28 - SECTION 8 PERIODIC INSPECTION, ADJUSTMENT AND TESTING OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT
28 - 8.1 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND TESTS
28 - 8.1.1 Frequency
28 - 8.1.2 Rail condition inspection
28 - 8.1.3 Governors
28 - 8.1.4 Inspection of safety gear and associated equipment
28 - 8.1.5 Tests of safety operating system
29 - 8.1.6 Oil buffer inspection and test
29 - 8.1.7 Tests for broken suspension operated safety gear
29 - 8.1.8 Tests of safety rope operated safety gear
29 - 8.2 TESTS FOLLOWING ANY ALTERATION AFFECTING PERFORMANCE OF SAFETY GEAR
29 - 8.2.1 General
29 - 8.2.2 Governors
30 - 8.2.3 Safety gear
31 - APPENDIX A - DRIVE-IN TEST PROCEDURE FOR TYPE B SAFETY GEAR ACCEPTANCE TESTING
34 - APPENDIX B - RUNAWAY TEST PROCEDURE FOR TYPE B SAFETY GEAR ACCEPTANCE TESTING
36 - APPENDIX C - DRIVE-IN TEST PROCEDURE FOR TYPE C SAFETY GEAR ACCEPTANCE TESTING
38 - APPENDIX D - RUNAWAY TEST PROCEDURE FOR TYPE C SAFETY GEAR ACCEPTANCE TESTING
40 - APPENDIX E - DRIVE-IN TEST PROCEDURE FOR TYPE D SAFETY GEAR ACCEPTANCE TESTING
42 - APPENDIX F - RUNAWAY TEST PROCEDURE FOR TYPE D SAFETY GEAR ACCEPTANCE TESTING
44 - AMENDMENT CONTROL SHEET

Sets out tests for passenger, goods and service lifts.

This Interim Standard sets out tests for the equipment covered by relevant parts of AS 1735.

NOTE: Type tests are not required for solid or spring type buffers.

First published as part of AS CA3-1935.
Redated 1937.
Redated 1938.
Redated 1939.
Second edition 1941.
Third edition 1947.
Redated 1950.
Redated 1951.
Redated 1952.
Redated 1953.
Revised and redesignated in part as AS CA3.10-1966.
Revised and redesignated AS 1735.10-1975.
AS CA3.10-1966 withdrawn 1976.
Second edition AS 1735.10-1982.
Third edition 1986.
Revised and designated AS 1735.10(Int)-1998.