ELEVTRE/H-SA Elevators, Electric or Hydraulic - Semiannual

                                                           Man Hours 3
Special Instructions:

Check manufacturer's instructions, those that have more stringent guide lines for
preventive maintenance shall be followed.  The frequencies shown here are minimum
requirements and are in addition to the regular PBS inspection tour.  Items
regularly inspected on a weekly basis include the motor-generator unit, hoist
machine, controls, and governor.  Doors, hangers, closers, interlocks, door
operators should be checked frequently for proper operation by qualified elevator
mechanics or inspectors as they ride the elevators.  Items requiring attention
should be reported to the elevator shop supervisor or elevator contractor.  This
guide includes check points that should be accomplished on a semi-annual, basis
as noted.


Items to Check & Initial Completion:

1.___ Cables:  Inspect, lubricate, and properly adjust hoist cables, compensating
      cables, governor cables, and traveling cables to their manufacturer's
      specifications.  Check all cable fastenings.  Inspect guide rails and
      counterweight.  Check and adjust the slow down and limit switches.  Adjust
      all other items as necessary to obtain proper equipment operation.
2.___ Sheaves:  Inspect clean, and lubricate in accordance with manufacturer's
      specifications all deflector, compensating, and top of car sheaves.
3.___ Motors:  Inspect connections, armature and rotor clearances  on hoist motor
      and motor generator set; then clean and adjust as necessary to obtain
      proper operation.


Tools & Materials:

1.  Standard Tool kit.
2.  Cleaning tools and materials
3.  Out of service signs
4.  Barricades
5.  Lubricants

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