2015 April: Elevator Hoistway Doors
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Format: CEU (CONTINUING EDUCATION)
Publication Date: 2015
Article Link: Read Article
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This test is based on the article, Elevator Hoistway Doors, published in the April 2015 issue and counts as one contact hour (0.1 CEU) of elevator industry continuing education credit. Most courses approved by NAEC for CET/CAT and NAESAI for QEI and in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
Learning Objectives - After reading this article, you should have learned about:
- Maintenance on door guiding means and retainers is required by code
- The ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators has been updating the required strength of door panels since 1955
- Door panels are designed with high strength to ensure human contact with the door panel does not expose a fall hazard into the hoistway
- Components must only be replaced with the same brand of components, unless the listing agency approves the difference
- Main landing hoistway doors need more frequent maintenance to ensure the components do not become so worn they cannot function as designed
- The adjustment of up-thrusts (eccentrics) is critical to ensure door-panel retention
- Labels are required to show certified testing was performed and was successful
- The design and testing of hoistway doors are important to the safety of passengers
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