Man Hours 8
Special Instructions:
1. Set up a barricade at the escalator entry point. Use signs to direct
passengers to stairs. Once escalator is vacant, set up another barricade at
the exit point, and take the escalator out of service.
2. Deenergize, tag, and lock out the electrical circuit.
3. Spread tarps on floor at lower end of escalator.
Items to Check & Initial Completion:
1. ___ Remove steps as required to provide clear access to escalator pan and
place steps on tarp.
2. ___ Thoroughly clean escalator, working from top to bottom.
3. ___ Clean all tracks and check for wear or rippling. File tracks as required.
Check all step and chain rollers. Adjust step and chain roller upthrust as
required. Adjust transfer bars or guides or replace as necessary.
4. ___ Remove upper panel on each side of escalator, taking care not to scratch
or gouge panel. Check handrail tension device and handrail drive
assembly. Adjust and lubricate as required.
5. ___ Check operation of all safety devices, including skirt switches, handrail
switches, broken chain switches, lower unit tension devices, etc.
6. ___ Follow manufacturer's recommendations for lubrication.
7. ___ Perform annual work as prescribed by the manufacturer.
8. ___ Re-assemble entire unit, thoroughly cleaning steps and check for broken
treads as they are replaced. Check entire unit for proper running
clearances. Re-shim steps as required.
9. ___ After work has been completed, perform periodic inspection and complete
Certificate of Inspection.
10.___ Clean up and remove all debris from work area.
11.___ Remove barricades and place escalator back into service.
Tools & Materials:
1. Standard Tool kit.
Plus Insulated pliers and screwdrivers
Wire strippers
Wire crimpers
Voltmeter - Ohmmeter - Milliammeter
Clamp on meter(volt - ohm - amp meter)
Soldering kit
1/8" 25' fish tape
Burnishing tool
2. Drill with proper driven bit for step screws
3. Tarps, barricades, ropes
4. Cleaning tools and materials
5. Safety signs
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