The most important point that must be taken into account in all stages of elevator installation and operation is safety for the building and elevator users. Nowadays, the use of elevators is obligatory in many residential or even office buildings. Therefore, Knowing some tips about elevator installation and operation can be very helpful.
What is an elevator?
Elevator is a device that moves along a vertical axis and can be used to move passengers or cargo between floors. In modern buildings, elevators are powered by an electric motor or They move with the help of balance weights and through cables and pulleys. Today, the national building regulations require the installation and operation of elevators for buildings with a height of more than 28 meters, and the elevator installation procedures must also be carried out according to the laws and supervision of the same. organization. Of course, with the passing of years and the continuous investigations that have been done to increase the safety of the building, these laws are always changing and improving.
Among the advantages of elevators in buildings, the following can be mentioned:
Safe, easy and vertical transportation of goods and people
Save time
Increase productivity
Need less labor to transport goods
Eliminating the need for a forklift
Suitable for moving disabled, infirm, sick and old people
Suitable for the quick reaction of firefighters to control the fire
Important points before installing and operating the elevator
Before any action for all steps of elevator installation, it is very important to pay attention to the following points:
safety
Safety is one of the most important things in the construction and use of an elevator. It is very important that the elevator can carry the weight of several passengers at the same time and within the limits set for it. Elevators must be equipped with a warning system. so that they can announce the situation in case of emergency or failure. Also, a place should be considered for the main elevator systems that only authorized personnel can access.
Capacity
Before installing and operating the elevator, you must determine the appropriate capacity for an elevator. For example, a small number of elevators in a high-rise building will cause long queues to use the elevator. For this choice, the national building regulations have provided useful tips.
design
The design of an elevator should be chosen according to the type of building so as not to disturb the beauty of the building. For example, residential buildings will need more beautiful elevators;
If this is less important in office buildings.
peak time
In high-rise buildings, it is very important to pay attention to the peak usage time. For example, if you have a dining hall on the upper floors of a building, you should consider a separate elevator for it to prevent excessive traffic at certain times. To be taken during the day.
quality
Before installing and operating the elevator, you must ensure the quality of the equipment. You don't want to have an elevator that constantly breaks down. So always pay attention to this point.
Elevator installation steps
Choose an elevator
The first and perhaps the most important point among the steps of installing an elevator is choosing the type of elevator. There are many factors that influence the choice of elevator type. It is the national regulations of the building, choose an option depending on the application. In the next step, according to the number of floors, the size of each floor and the application of that building, determine the appropriate dimensions of the cabin and the number of elevators and their placement on the floors. br>
Installing the side parts of the elevator
Installation of the skeleton and columns: after making sure to choose the right type of elevator, you must consider the right place to install it. After observing all the safety precautions, the columns are placed in the elevator well and screwed in the right place. These columns provide the right space for the cabin to move.
Installing the cabin: After installing the columns, the cabin, which is a place for carrying passengers and cargo, is placed in its place. After the cabin is placed, the connections between the cabin and the frame are established.
Installing the doors of each floor: When the elevator is in place, you must put the doors of each floor in place.
Installing the wiring of the electric section of the elevator
However, the elevator cannot be used without wiring and making electrical connections. At this stage, the technician performs the necessary wiring to power the motor, the steering buttons in the elevator, and other necessary parts. The elevator is turned on by the experts and the necessary tests are performed on it. After these steps and the necessary tests and tests, the installation and operation of the elevator is finished and the elevator is ready for use.
Repair, installation and maintenance of the elevator is of great importance, which should be under the supervision of elevator experts, and reliable and experienced companies should be used in this regard.
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