Course Preview: 1006 - Anatomy of a Traction Elevator

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Course Objective
To have the student learn in detail the unique characteristics of a Geard Traction Elevator. The student will understand the purpose of Hoistway and Machine Room Equipment. This course utilizes text, illustrations, digital photos and animations.

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Lesson 1 - Unique Characteristics of a Geared Traction Elevator.

  1. Introduction
  2. Drive System
  3. Traction
  4. Traction Low Rise Geared
  5. Capacities
  6. Traction Adv/Dis
  7. Traction Sheaves
  8. Rope and Sheave
  9. Travel
  10. Typical Speeds
  11. Summary
  12. Lesson Review Questions
  13. End of Lesson

Lesson 2 - Defining the purpose of Geared Traction Elevator Equipment located in the Machine Room.

  1. Machine Room
  2. Traction Machine
  3. Machine Beams
  4. Isolation Beams
  5. Machine Base
  6. Drive Sheave
  7. Deflector Sheave
  8. Gears
  9. Brake
  10. Governor
  11. Motor
  12. Controller
  13. Basement Machine Room
  14. Summary
  15. Summary
  16. Lesson Review Questions
  17. End of Lesson

Lesson 3 - Defining the purpose of Geared Traction Elevator Equipment located in the Hoistway.

  1. Hatch Package Module
  2. Location of Hoistway Components
  3. Sling
  4. Stiles
  5. Safety Plank
  6. Cross-Head
  7. Brace Rods
  8. Strike Plates
  9. Sling Hitch
  10. Isolated Platform
  11. Oil Buffers
  12. Safeties
  13. Safety Types
  14. Location of Hoistway Components
  15. Governor
  16. Counterweights
  17. Conterweights & Rods
  18. Counterweight Hitch Plate
  19. Counterweight Guard
  20. Compensating Ropes
  21. Shackles
  22. Limit Switches
  23. Additional Limit Switches
  24. Summary
  25. Lesson Review Questions
  26. End of Lesson