Asan-Seode Aref Elevators
FAQs
1. How frequently should I schedule maintenance for my elevator?
The recommended maintenance frequency depends on the unit type and how often it is used. For normal usage levels, schedule maintenance calls:
- Monthly for Elevators
- Bi-monthly for Accessibility Lifts
- Semi-annually for Manlifts (industrial elevators)
2. What repairs or work can I do on my elevator?
You may change light bulbs, but not light fixtures, flooring, wall panels and ceiling without the supervision of a licensed elevator mechanic or technician.
You should clean regularly, but do not use or transport a floor scrubber in an elevator if it weighs more than a quarter of the capacity of the elevator.
3. How long does it take to install an elevator?
The actual on-site time for the elevator installation crews ranges from about two weeks for an accessibility lift to four weeks for a hydraulic elevator and six weeks for a traction elevator.
Since prep work needs to be done by other trades before the installation of the device, timelines for an elevator project should be doubled at a minimum—so four weeks for an accessibility lift, eight weeks for hydraulic elevator, etc.
4. What thickness of floor material can be installed in an elevator?
On a standard elevator, the flooring can be up to 5/8 inch thick, which means half-inch tile can be accommodated.
5. How long will an elevator run before requiring a modernization?
The expected life of an elevator depends on equipment design, environmental factors, level of usage, and maintenance programs. With a proper preventative maintenance program in place, most elevators will last about 20 years before a major upgrade is required.
6. What can I do to extend the life of my elevator?
General wear and/or damage cannot be improved, but with careful maintenance and replacement of worn components, the need for a full modernization can often be delayed. This allows time for the expenditure to be incorporated in your normal capital planning cycle. Delta can provide equipment evaluations to help assess a unit's
expected life and possible repairs to extend it. See also our Maintenance Tips.
7. How important are drawings and approvals?
Drawings and approvals are extremely important for a smooth installation process. All the required information for the General Contractor is provided in these documents. Once they are accepted, the elevator equipment is custom built to those specifications. It is the General Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the hoistway, the machine room, and the related feeds meet the approved design.