AS 1735.3-2002 Passenger & Goods Lifts - Electrohydraulic

AS 1735.
3—2002
AS 1735.3
Australian Standard™
Lifts, escalators and moving walks
Part 3: Passenger and goods lifts—

Electrohydraulic
This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee ME-004, Lift Installations. It was
approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 16 November 2002 and
published on 31 December 2002.
The following are represented on Committee ME-004:

Association of Consultants in Access Australia
Association of Consulting Engineers Australia
Association of Independent Lift Companies
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Elevator Association
Australian Industry Group
Department for Administrative and Information Services (S.A.)
Department of Industrial Relations (Qld)
Department of Industries and Business N.T.
Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (Tasmania)
Institution of Engineers Australia
Lift Engineering Society of Australia
NSW Department of Public Works and Services
New Zealand Lift and Escalator Association
Property Council of Australia
Technical Aid to the Disabled
Victorian WorkCover Authority
WorkCover New South Wales
WorkSafe Western Australia
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AS 1735.3—2002
Australian Standard™
Part 3: Passenger and goods lifts—

Electrohydraulic
Originated as part of AS CA3—1935.

Previous edition AS 1735.3—2001.
Sixth edition 2002.
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PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Australian members of Joint Standards
Australia/Standards New Zealand Committee ME-004, Lift Installations, to supersede
AS 1735.3—2001.
After consultation with stakeholders in both countries, Standards Australia and Standards
New Zealand decided to develop this Standard as an Australian Standard rather than an
Australian/New Zealand Standard.
The objective of this Standard is to provide requirements for electrohydraulic lifts that carry
passengers and goods.
The objective of this revision is to update the Standard, and to harmonize its requirements
with BS EN 81-2:1998.
This Standard forms Part 3 of the AS 1735 series of Standards.
Other Parts in this series are as follows:
Part 1: General requirements
Part 2: Passenger and goods lifts—Electric
Part 4: Service lifts — Power-operated
Part 5: Escalators and moving walks
Part 7: Stairway lifts
Part 8: Inclined lifts
Part 9: Special purpose industrial lifts
Part 10(Int): Tests
Part 11: Fire-rated landing doors
Part 12: Facilities for persons with disabilities
Part 13: Lifts for persons with limited mobility—Manually powered
Part 14: Low-rise platforms for passengers
Part 15: Low-rise passenger lifts — Non-automatically controlled
Part 16: Lifts for persons with limited mobility — Restricted use — Automatically
controlled
Part 17: Lifts for people with limited mobility — Restricted use — Water-drive
Part 18: Passenger lifts for private residence — Automatically controlled
The term ‘normative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application of the
appendix to which it applies. A ‘normative’ appendix is an integral part of a Standard.
Statements expressed in mandatory terms in notes to tables are deemed to be requirements
to this Standard.
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CONTENTS
Page
SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE .........................................................................................................................6
1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS ...................................................................................6
1.3 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................7
SECTION 2 SPEED ..............................................................................................................8
SECTION 3 PRESSURE TEST AFTER ERECTION ...........................................................9
SECTION 4 BEAMS, SUPPORTS, AND FOUNDATIONS FOR CYLINDERS,

MACHINES AND OVERHEAD SHEAVES............................................................................10
SECTION 5 MACHINERY LOCATIONS

5.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................11
5.2 MACHINE ROOM LOCATION RELATIVE TO LIFTWELL..................................11
5.3 COMMUNICATIONS ...............................................................................................11
5.4 LIFT MOVEMENT OBSERVATION .......................................................................12
SECTION 6 ACCESS TO OVERHEAD SHEAVES...........................................................15
SECTION 7 HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

7.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................16
7.2 RAMS ........................................................................................................................16
7.3 CYLINDERS .............................................................................................................21
7.4 HYDRAULIC LINES ................................................................................................25
7.5 VALVES....................................................................................................................30
7.6 TANKS ......................................................................................................................32
7.7 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT LOCATION .................................................................33
7.8 STORED ENERGY PUMPING SYSTEM.................................................................35
SECTION 8 CLEARANCES FOR CARS AND COUNTERWEIGHTS

8.1 DIRECT-ACTING ELECTROHYDRAULIC LIFTS ................................................36
8.2 SUSPENDED ELECTROHYDRAULIC LIFTS (INDIRECT) ..................................39
SECTION 9 BUFFERS AND HOLDING DEVICES

9.1 CAR BUFFERS .........................................................................................................43
9.2 DEVICES TO HOLD CAR ABOVE LOWEST FLOOR ...........................................46
9.3 COUNTERWEIGHT BUFFERS................................................................................47
9.4 FLYING COUNTERWEIGHT BUFFERS ................................................................47
9.5 PAWL DEVICES.......................................................................................................47
SECTION 10 PITS
10.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................50
10.2 PITS NOT EXTENDING TO LOWEST FLOOR OF BUILDING.............................50
SECTION 11 LIFTWELL ENCLOSURES ...........................................................................51

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SECTION 12 LANDING DOORS

12.1 PROVISION ..............................................................................................................52
12.2 GENERAL .................................................................................................................52
12.3 CLOSING OF LANDING DOORS............................................................................52
SECTION 13 LOCKING OF LANDING DOORS

13.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................54
13.2 PARKING OF ATTENDANT-CONTROLLED CARS .............................................54
SECTION 14 DOOR LOCKS................................................................................................55
SECTION 15 CLEARANCES IN LIFTWELLS AND ENCLOSURES ................................56
SECTION 16 PIPING, OR SIMILAR, IN LIFTWELLS OR MACHINE ROOMS ...............57
SECTION 17 SUSPENSION MEANS

17.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................58
17.2 ROPE SUSPENSION.................................................................................................58
17.3 CHAIN SUSPENSION ..............................................................................................58
SECTION 18 ROPE ATTACHMENTS AND FITTINGS .....................................................60
SECTION 19 SHEAVES AND PULLEYS ...........................................................................61
SECTION 20 COUNTERWEIGHTS AND FLYING COUNTERWEIGHTS

20.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................62
20.2 PIT GUARDS ............................................................................................................62
20.3 FLYING COUNTERWEIGHT OVERTRAVEL LIMIT SWITCH............................62
20.4 MASS OF FLYING COUNTERWEIGHT.................................................................62
SECTION 21 GUIDES FOR LIFT CARS AND COUNTERWEIGHTS ...............................64

21.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................63
21.2 STRESSES AND DEFLECTIONS IN STEEL CAR GUIDE RAILS ........................63
SECTION 22 RATED CAR CAPACITY AND CLASSES OF LOADING...........................64
SECTION 23 CAR CONSTRUCTION

23.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................65
23.2 CAR FRAMES FOR DIRECT-ACTING LIFTS........................................................65
SECTION 24 CAR DOORS ..................................................................................................66
SECTION 25 POWER OPERATION OF CAR AND LANDING DOORS...........................67
SECTION 26 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

26.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................68
26.2 CONTROLLERS .......................................................................................................68
SECTION 27 EARTHING ....................................................................................................69
SECTION 28 PRECAUTIONS IN WIRING .........................................................................70
SECTION 29 OPERATING DEVICES AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT

29.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................71
29.2 OPERATING IN THE EVENT OF SUB-MAINS SUPPLY FAILURE.....................71
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SECTION 30 ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE DEVICES

30.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................72
30.2 TOP OVERTRAVEL LIMIT SWITCH .....................................................................72
30.3 ANTI-CREEP LEVELLING DEVICE.......................................................................72
30.4 NORMAL LIMIT SWITCHES ..................................................................................72
30.5 DOOR LOCK VALVE TEST SWITCH ....................................................................72
30.6 FLYING COUNTERWEIGHT OVERTRAVEL LIMIT SWITCH............................72
30.7 RECYCLING SYNCHRONIZATION.......................................................................73
30.8 SLACK CHAIN SWITCH .........................................................................................73
SECTION 31 TERMINAL STOPPING DEVICES

31.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................74
31.2 NORMAL (SLOWING DOWN AND STOPPING) LIMIT SWITCHES OR
DEVICES...................................................................................................................74
31.3 TOP OVERTRAVEL LIMIT SWITCHES.................................................................74
31.4 ANTI-CREEP LEVELLING DEVICE.......................................................................75
31.5 FLYING COUNTERWEIGHT BOTTOM OVERTRAVEL LIMIT SWITCH...........75
SECTION 32 INDICATORS, ANNUNCIATORS, ALARMS, TELEPHONES

AND THE LIKE........................................................................................................................76
SECTION 33 CAR AND COUNTERWEIGHT SAFETY GEAR

33.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................77
33.2 TRIPPING OF TYPE ‘A’ SAFETY GEAR BY SAFETY ROPE...............................77
SECTION 34 SPEED GOVERNORS....................................................................................78
SECTION 35 SAFETY DEVICE SELECTION ....................................................................79
APPENDICES
A NOTATION ...............................................................................................................80
B MEDIUM DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (MDPE)....................................................81
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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA
Australian Standard
Part 3: Passenger and goods lifts—Electrohydraulic
SECT ION 1 SCOPE AND GENERA L
1.1 SCOPE
This Standard sets out requirements for electrohydraulic lifts for carrying passengers and
goods.
This Standard is complementary to AS 1735.1 and AS 1735.2, but the requirements of this
Standard take precedence over corresponding requirements of those Standards.
1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

The following documents are referred to in this Standard:
AS
1210 Pressure vessels
1532 Short pitch transmission precision roller chains and chain wheels
1572 Copper and carbon alloys—Seamless tubes for engineering purposes
1735 Lifts, escalators and moving walks
1735.1 Part 1: General requirements
1735.2 Part 2: Passenger and goods lifts—Electric
1735.10(Int) Part 10: Tests
3791 Hydraulic hose
3990 Mechanical equipment—Steelwork
4058 Precast concrete pipes (pressure and non-pressure)
AS/NZS
4130 Polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications
ISO
4347 Leaf chains, clevises and sheaves
BS
3601 Specification for carbon steel pipes and tubes with specified room
temperature properties for pressure purposes
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BS
3602 Specification for steel pipes and tubes for pressure purposes: carbon and
carbon manganese steel with specified elevated temperature properties
3602.1 Part 1: Specification for seamless and electric resistance welded
including induction welded tubes
3602.2 Part 2: Specification for longitudinally arc welded tubes
3603 Specification for carbon and alloy steel pipes and tubes with specified low
temperature properties for pressure purposes
3604 Steel pipes and tubes for pressure purposes: ferritic alloy steel with
specified elevated temperature properties
3604.1 Part 1: Specification for seamless and electric resistance welded tubes
3604.2 Part 2: Specification for longitudinally arc welded tubes
ASTM
D97 Standard test method for pour point of petroleum products
D2270 Standard practice for calculating viscosity index from kinematic viscosity
at 40 and 100°C
1.3 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions given in AS 1735.1 apply.
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SECT ION 2 SPEED
The rated car speed of an electrohydraulic lift in the upward direction, under full load
conditions, shall be not more than 1 m/s.
The maximum car speed in the upward direction, under full load condition, shall not exceed
any rated speed by more than 5%.
The speed in the downward direction, under full load conditions, shall not exceed the
relevant maximum value given in Table 2, subject to a maximum car speed of 1.4 m/s in the
downward direction.
TABLE 2
MAXIMUM CAR SPEED IN DOWNWARD DIRECTIONS
Maximum speed in downward direction

(% of up car speed)
Type of lift Where full rated load Where full rated load
up speed up speed
≤0.5 m/s >0.5 m/s ≤1 m/s
Passenger 150 140
Passenger and 150 140
goods
Goods 160 150*
* Subject to a maximum of 1.4 m/s.

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SECT ION 3 PRESSURE TEST AFTE R

ERECT ION
After erection, but before being put into service, all the hydraulic equipment supporting the
load shall be subjected to a hydraulic pressure test as described in AS 1735.10(Int), except
that where a stored energy pumping system is used (see Clause 7.8), the test pressure shall
be 125% of the maximum stored pressure or double the full load pressure.

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SECT ION 4 BEAMS, SUPPORTS, AND

FOUN DAT I O NS FOR CY L I N DERS, MACH IN ES
AND OVERH EAD SHEAV E S
Beams, floors, and other structures for the support of cylinders, machines, diverting sheaves
or overhead sheaves shall comply with the relevant requirements of AS 1735.1 and
Sections 3 and 4 of AS 1735.2.

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SECT ION 5 MACH I NE R Y LOCAT I O NS
5.1 GENERAL
Hydraulic lift machinery, other than rams and cylinders, shall be located in a machine room
or a machinery enclosure.
Machine rooms and machinery enclosures shall comply with the relevant requirements of
Section 5 of AS 1735.2, excluding Clause 5.1.2.
The equipment accessibility and clearances for machine rooms shall be as shown in
Figure 5.1.
5.2 MACHINE ROOM LOCATION RELATIVE TO LIFTWELL

Machine rooms shall be located beside, above or below the liftwell, unless this is prevented
by special circumstances such as a hazardous location, e.g. explosives factory or chemical
works.
If the machine room is not located beside, above or below the well, the hydraulic piping and
the electric wiring connecting the machine room with the lift well shall be installed in a
duct or trough or in a section of a duct or trough, specially reserved for this purpose and be
accessible for inspection.
5.3 COMMUNICATIONS
For machine rooms located as described in Clause 5.2, one of the following communication
methods shall be provided:
(a) A fixed wire mesh or an expanded metal panel that—
(i) is not installed in front of any car entrance throughout the travel and overtravel
of the lift;
(ii) has a clear opening of at least 0.1 m2 ;
(iii) is made of either crimped or welded wire not less than 3.0 mm in diameter, or
expanded metal not less than 1.5 mm thick; and
(iv) rejects a 32 mm diameter ball, and any aperture has a major diagonal dimension
of not more than 45 mm or, where the screen is within 75 mm of any moving
surface, the screen rejects a 12 mm diameter ball.
Where a sliding or hinged cover has been fitted over the panel, means of opening and
closing the cover shall be not more than 1800 mm above the machine room floor.
Where a glass panel is used, it shall comply with the relevant requirements of
AS 1735.2.
(b) An intercom system or similar device, powered by an emergency power supply, shall
be installed to allow communication between inside the car and the machine
room/enclosure.

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5.4 LIFT MOVEMENT OBSERVATION

For machine rooms located as described in Clause 5.2, one of the following methods shall
be provided so that observation of lift movement can be made from the machine room:
(a) A wire mesh or an expanded metal panel complying with Clause 5.3(a) but with
minimum area of 0.2 m 2 with at least one side 450 mm, with the top of the panel not
more than 1800 mm nor less than 1500 mm above the machine room floor. Standing
room of not less than 600 × 600 mm shall be provided on the machine room floor in
front of the panel, provided that other equipment attached to the wall, above or below
the panel, does not project more than 150 mm.
Where the observation is to be through the machine room floor, the wire mesh or
expanded, metal panel shall be on an enclosed stand not less than 900 mm above the
floor and not less than 300 mm square or round.
(b) An indicator to show lift movement shall be provided in the machine room/enclosure.
Such indicator shall still be operable in the event of a mains power failure.
NOTE: A governor in the machine room would comply with this requirement if it clearly
indicates movement of the lift car without the removal of any covers.
(c) For lifts that serve more than two levels, it shall be possible to check from the
controller whether the car is in an unlocking zone. Such means shall still be operable
in the event of a mains power failure.

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DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES
FIGURE 5.1 (in part) TYPICAL EQUIPMENT LOCATION ARRANGEMENTS

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FIGURE 5.1 (in part) TYPICAL EQUIPMENT LOCATION ARRANGEMENTS

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SECT ION 6 ACCESS TO OVERHEA D

SHEAVES
Where an electrohydraulic lift has overhead sheaves, such as for counterweight ropes,
access to these shall be provided by means of a sheave room or platform.
Such a sheave room or platform shall comply with the relevant requirements of Section 6 of
AS 1735.2.

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SECT ION 7 HYDRAU L I C EQ U IPM E NT
7.1 GENERAL
This Section applies to all hydraulic equipment for direct or indirect acting electrohydraulic
lifts.
For the purpose of this Section, the notation given in Appendix A applies.
7.2 RAMS
7.2.1 General
Rams may be single or multistage. They shall be of uniform diameter and have a uniform
smooth finish on the outside, to ensure maximum life of packings and minimum oil leakage.
Where rams are of hollow construction, they shall have a substantially uniform wall
thickness.
7.2.2 Material
Rams shall be of steel or other approved ductile metal. Grey cast iron or other brittle
material shall not be used for the ram or its connecting couplings to the car.
7.2.3 Ram design
7.2.3.1 General
Rams shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Clauses 7.2.3.2, 7.2.3.3 and
7.2.3.4. The maximum permissible slenderness ratio (λ) of a hollow ram shall be 300, or of
a solid ram shall be as calculated by the following equation:
EAn
λ = 0.67
M
Having regard to the requirements of Section 21 of AS 1735.2 that guide shoes be provided
at the top and bottom of each car frame, rams shall not be subjected to eccentric loading.
7.2.3.2 Buckling calculations
Solid or hollow rams under compressive loads shall be designed and constructed such that
in their fully extended position, and under the forces resulting from a pressure equal to
1.4 times full load pressure, a safety factor of at least 2 against buckling is assured. The
calculation shall be carried out in accordance with the equations given in
Figures 7.2.3.2(A), 7.2.3.2(B) or 7.2.3.2(C), as appropriate.
7.2.3.3 Pressure calculations
Hollow rams subjected to external pressure shall be designed such that under the forces
resulting from a pressure equal to 2.3 times the full load pressure, a safety factor of at least
1.7 referred to the proof stress Rp0.2 is assured. The calculations shall be carried out in
accordance with Clause 7.3.2.
7.2.3.4 Tensile stress calculations
Solid or hollow rams under tensile loads shall be designed such that under the forces
resulting from a pressure equal to 1.4 times full load pressure, a safety factor of at least 2
referred to the proof stress Rp0.2 is assured.

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7.2.4 Ram connection

Any direct-acting ram shall be attached to the car frame with a connecting coupling of
sufficient strength to support the mass of the ram with a factor of safety of not less than 4
on ultimate tensile strength. Such connections shall be designed to prevent eccentric
loading of the ram.
Connection between car and ram shall be designed to a factor of safety of 4 on ultimate
tensile strength, to prevent disengagement of the ram from the car when the ram strikes the
ram stops, with the car travelling upward at rated speed.
When isolated ram connections are provided, measures shall be taken to ensure the rams do
not become dislodged from the coupling.
For λn < 100 : For λn ≥ 100 :
An   λ  
2 π 2EJn
Fs ≤ Rm − (Rm − 210 )  n   Fs ≤
2   100   2l2

Fs = 1.4gn [cm (P3 + Q ) + 0.64 Pr + Prh ] * Fs = 1.4gn [cm (P 3 + Q ) + 0.64 Pr + Prh ] *
* Valid for rams extending in upward direction.
FIGURE 7.2.3.2(A) SINGLE STAGE RAM AND CYLINDER

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7.2.5 Ram joints

Rams composed of more than one section shall have the joints designed and constructed
to—
(a) carry in tension the mass of all ram sections below the joint; and
(b) transmit in compression the gross load on the ram with a factor of safety of not less
than 5, based on ultimate tensile strength.

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2 Sections: 3 Sections:
l = l1+ l 2 , l1= l 2 l = l 1+ l 2 + l 3 , l 1 = l 2 = l 3
J1
J1 v= ; ( J 3 ≥ J 2 > J 1)
v= ; ( J 2 ≥ J 1) J2
J2
(assumption for simplified calculation: J 3 = J 2 )
φ = 1.25v − 0.25 φ = 1.5v − 0.2; for 0.22 < v < 0.65
φ = 0.65v + 0.35 ; for 0.65 < v < 1
  
2
l dm
λe = with i e = φ 1 +  d mi  
ie 4   d m  

For λ e < 100: For λ e ≥ 100:
Calculation of the section with the smallest solid cross-section

An   λλ n  
2 π 2 EJ 2
Fs ≤ R m − (R m − 210)    Fs ≤ .φ
2   100   2 l2

F s = 1.4 g n [c m (P 3 + Q ) + 0.64 P r + P rh + P rt ] * F s = 1.4 g n [c m (P 3 + Q ) + 0.64 P r + P rh + P rt ] *
FIGURE 7.2.3.2(B) TELESCOPIC RAM AND CYLINDER WITHOUT EXTERNAL HEAD

GUIDANCE

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For λ n < 100: For λ n ≥ 100:

Calculation of the section with the smallest solid cross-section
l = l1 , l 2
 2
An   λn  π 2 EJ n
Fs ≤ R m − R m − 210)    Fs ≤
2   100   2l2
 
F s = 1.4 g n [c m (P 3 + Q ) + 0.64 P r + P rh + P rt ] *
F s = 1.4 g n [c m (P 3 + Q ) + 0.64 P r + P rh + P rt ] *
NOTE: As a deviation from the buckling equations above, more complex calculation methods
may be used provided that at least the same safety factor is assured.
FIGURE 7.2.3.2(C) TELESCOPIC RAM AND CYLINDER
7.2.6 Ram stops

Stops shall be provided to prevent rams from moving out of their cylinders under full load
pressure at maximum speed.
The stops shall be of solid metal. They may be provided with hydraulic cushioning.
Where ram stops are used as car stops, they shall—
(a) maintain the clearances required in Section 8;
(b) maintain the lift car level; and
(c) prevent the car leaving its guides.

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A hydraulic cushioned stop or a top overtravel limit switch shall be provided for lifts with
full load-up speed of more than 0.5 m/s.
The cushioned stop shall retard the lift to a maximum speed of 0.5 m/s with a retardation
not greater than 1g before reaching the limit of travel. The top overtravel limit switch,
complying with Clause 31.3, shall cause the lift to retard to a maximum speed of 0.5 m/s
with a retardation not greater than 1g.
7.2.7 Car stops for upward travel
Car stops may be provided to limit the top overtravel where a ram stop does not provide the
required limit.
Car stop devices shall—
(a) be of the impact-absorbing type;
(b) be external to the ram;
(c) be outside the car roof area;
(d) maintain the clearances required in Section 8;
(e) maintain the lift car level;
(f) prevent the car leaving its guides; and
(g) be able to absorb the mechanical energy of the system—
(i) under full load pressure at maximum speed;
(ii) within their strokes;
(iii) without permanent deformation of the equipment;
(iv) without causing eccentric loading on the ram; and
(v) at a retardation not greater than 1g.
7.2.8 Ram ends subject to fluid pressure
Ram ends subject to fluid pressure shall comply with the requirements of Clause 7.3.4.
7.2.9 Ram-follower guide
Ram-follower guides may be used on single stage rams. In such cases, the guide shall be
roped to the car so that it is always approximately at the midpoint of the extended part of
the ram. Means shall be provided to open the control circuit should the supporting ropes of
a ram-follower fail.
7.2.10 Head guide
Head guides for telescopic rams and cylinders, where required, shall be designed to prevent
lateral movement of the head.
7.3 CYLINDERS
7.3.1 Materials
Cylinders shall be of steel or other approved ductile metal.
7.3.2 Cylinder design
Cylinders shall be designed such that under the forces resulting from a pressure equal to
2.3 times the full load pressure, a safety factor of at least 1.7 referred to the proof stress
Rp0.2 is assured. The calculations shall be carried out in accordance with the equation given
in Figure 7.3.2.

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For the calculation of the various elements of a telescopic ram and cylinder assembly that
has hydraulic synchronization, the full load pressure shall be replaced by the highest
pressure that occurs in an element because of hydraulic synchronizing.
2.3 × 1.7 × p D
ecyl ≥ − + eo
R p 0.2 2
eo = 1.0 mm for wall and base of cylinders and rigid pipes between the cylinder and the rupture
valve, if any
= 0.5 mm for rams and other rigid pipes
2.3 = factor for friction losses (1.15) and pressure peaks (2)
1.7 = safety factor referred to the proof stress
FIGURE 7.3.2 CYLINDER WALL THICKNESS
7.3.3 Clearance at bottom of cylinder

Clearance shall be provided at the bottom of the cylinder so that the bottom of the ram will
not strike the bottom of the cylinder when the car is resting on its fully compressed buffer.
7.3.4 Cylinder and ram ends
7.3.4.1 General
Ends of cylinders and ends of rams shall be welded or positively retained.
7.3.4.2 Thickness of cylinder end
The thickness of the cylinder ends (e 1, e2 and e3) shall be determined by the equations given
in Figure 7.3.4.2.
7.3.4.3 Dished seamless ends convex to pressure
Dished seamless ends, convex to pressure, shall have a maximum allowable working
pressure of not more than 60% of that for ends of the same dimension with pressure on the
concave sides.
7.3.4.4 Reinforced ends
Reinforced ends shall be designed and constructed so that the maximum stress at rated
capacity does not exceed the limits specified in Clauses 7.3.2, 7.3.4.2 and 7.3.4.3.
7.3.4.5 Ends subject to mechanical loads, in addition to fluid pressure loads
Pressure ends subject to mechanical load, in addition to fluid pressure loads, shall be
designed and constructed so that the combined stresses do not exceed the limits specified in
Clauses 7.3.2, 7.3.4.2 to 7.3.4.3.

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7.3.5 Collection of oil leakage

Means shall be provided to collect any oil leakage from the cylinder-packing gland for
convenient disposal.
7.3.6 Bleeding off air or gas
Means shall be provided for bleeding off air or gas from the cylinders, without the lift
having to travel beyond the normal overtravel.

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FIGURE 7.3.4.2 CYLINDER ENDS
7.3.7 Cylinder protection

Where a cylinder or part thereof is below ground level, it shall be enclosed in a waterproof
caisson of medium density polyethylene (MDPE), concrete, or mild steel. Concrete pipes
shall comply with AS 4058. Steel pipes shall comply with BS 3601, BS 3602, BS 3603 or
BS 3604, as appropriate. MDPE shall comply with AS 4130.

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Caissons of mild steel, concrete or MDPE shall be of the following minimum wall
thicknesses and factors of safety (FoS).
(a) Mild steel 6 mm, FoS 2.
(b) Concrete 25 mm, FoS 4.
(c) MDPE type 80 MRS 10 mm, FoS 2 (on base) FoS 4 (on wall).
For applicable minimum thickness for MDPE, see Appendix B.
FoS shall be based on ultimate tensile strength.
The caisson shall extend to not less than 150 mm above the floor of the liftwell and the
space between the caisson and the cylinder shall be provided with a detachable cover or
covers, to facilitate inspection.
Adequate provisions shall be made to restrain the caisson from floating upwards. The lower
end shall be capable of withstanding the hydrostatic pressures that may occur.
The outer surfaces of the cylinder shall be protected against corrosion by a protective
coating, as recommended by the manufacturer.
For inspection purposes, the mean space between the cylinder and the caisson shall be not
less than 75 mm; i.e., the bore of the caisson shall exceed the outside diameter of any part
of the cylinder by not less than 150 mm. The cylinder should be concentric with the
caisson. Any part of the cylinder and cylinder assembly shall be clear of the caisson by not
less than 25 mm. The space between the cylinder and the caisson shall be left unfilled.
Hydrostatic pressure shall be considered for the purpose of design, and shall be taken from
ground level to the bottom of the caisson.
7.3.8 Cylinder restraint
Cylinders supported at the base shall be restrained from lateral movement. Such restraint
shall be provided close to the top of the cylinder and the bottom of the cylinder. For
centrally located cylinders under the lift car, support means shall be provided close to the
head of the cylinder.
7.3.9 Multiple cylinders
If several ram and cylinder units are used to raise the car, they shall be hydraulically
connected to ensure pressure equilibrium.
7.3.10 Multiple-axis telescoping cylinders
Where the arrangement is multiple-axis telescoping rams and cylinders, means shall be
provided to compensate for any eccentric loading.
7.4 HYDRAULIC LINES

7.4.1 General
7.4.1.1 General
Pipelines and fittings shall be designed for hydraulic application and shall comply with
Table 7.4.
7.4.1.2 Length
Any lengths of hydraulic lines shall be as short as possible and the number of joints and
fittings shall be kept to the reasonably practicable minimum.
Joints shall not be used in hoses to achieve the required length.
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7.4.1.3 Supports
Hydraulic lines shall be supported to eliminate undue stresses in pipes, joints, and fittings
(see also Clause 7.4.3.4).
7.4.1.4 Lines and fittings
Lines shall only be of carbon steel or flexible hoses incorporating machine-fitted swaged
fittings. A combination of these lines is permitted. In cases where high flow or high
pressure is required, multiple lines in parallel may be fitted.
Fittings shall be screwed, welded, flared, flanged, compression, or sound-isolating joints in
accordance with Clause 7.4.1.5, for all pressure piping except for the connection between
the flow restriction valve and the cylinder. This connection shall be screwed, flanged or
welded and the flow restriction valve shall be as close to the cylinder as practicable
(see Figure 7.5.5).
7.4.1.5 Sound-isolating joints
If sound-isolating joints are used in the pressure pipe, any failure of the resilient sealing
element shall not permit separation of the connected parts.
7.4.2 Rigid lines and fittings
7.4.2.1 Pressure ratings of lines and fittings
The maximum working pressure for lines and fittings shall be based on the manufacturer’s
documented burst pressure divided by the factor of safety listed in Table 7.4.
The working pressure, which is developed at the pump unit, is that which is developed in
running the lift in the upward direction at full speed and under full load.
Where threaded or machined ends are used, the burst pressure shall equate to the threaded
or machined root diameter as the maximum diameter.
7.4.2.2 Assembly precautions
The assembly of pipes and fittings shall be as set down by the manufacturer’s
specifications. Precautions shall be taken to include any checks or tests, to determine that
the completed assembly is correct.
Joints in lines and the location of fittings shall be visible at all times and shall not be placed
in walls or enclosed ducts.
Joints and connections shall be kept to a minimum.
7.4.3 Hoses
7.4.3.1 Hoses and fittings
Hoses shall comply with the relevant requirements of AS 3791 and Table 7.4.
7.4.3.2 Location
The location and method of installation of the hoses shall not prevent visual inspection.
NOTE: It is acceptable for removal of a hose to be required to permit visual inspection.
The locations of hoses and connections shall permit replacement of the hoses and the
connections.
Hoses shall not be joined for the purpose of extending their length or making repairs.
Flexible connections shall not be installed between the cylinder and the flow-restriction
valve required by Clause 7.5.5.

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7.4.3.3 Supports
Hoses shall be supported to prevent undue stress on the hose and its fittings. Distances
between centres of adjacent supports shall be not more than 3000 mm vertically nor more
than 1000 mm horizontally.
Because of possible flexing of hoses during lift operation, they may require additional
fixings to maintain the required car running clearances. Hoses and guarding shall not create
a tripping hazard in the machine room.
Hoses shall be adequately supported or guarded where they could be stepped on.
During construction, horizontal runs of flexible hose in the liftwell shall be covered to
prevent possible damage by falling objects.
7.4.3.4 Installation
Hydraulic hoses shall be installed in accordance with recommended practice, examples of
which are illustrated in Figure 7.4.3.4(A). Incorrect practices, examples of which are
illustrated in Figure 7.4.3.4(B), shall not be followed.
The radii of bends in hoses shall be not less than those recommended by the manufacturer
nor less than the relevant minimum inside radius specified in Table 7.4.3.4.
Long lengths of hose shall be supported before and after the bends, to reduce strain on the
hose and its fittings.

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NOTE: For minimum values of R, see Table 7.4.3.4.
FIGURE 7.4.3.4(A) RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR POSITIONING

HYDRAULIC HOSES
FIGURE 7.4.3.4(B) PROHIBITED PRACTICES FOR POSITIONING

HYDRAULIC HOSES

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TABLE 7.4
PIPING FOR HYDRAULIC LIFTS
Factor of Safety
Copper
Pipe location Hose ≥ 2 wire type Hose/line flexible Steel tube
seamless tube
(See Note 1) (See Note 2) (See Note 3) (See Note 4)

Pipes between check 10 (8 if tested to 5
Not Not
valve and flow with certificate) 5
permitted permitted
restriction valve (See Note 5)
Pipes between flow
Not Not 8 Not
restriction valve and
permitted permitted (See Note 6) permitted
cylinder
Balance lines between
10 (8 if tested to 5
flow restriction Not
with certificate) 5 5
valves (see permitted
(See Note 5)
Clause 7.5.5(g))
Pipes not included in
4 4 4 4
either of the above
(See Note 7) (See Note 7) (See Note 7) (See Note 7)
categories
NOTES:
1 Hose ≥ 2 wire type means a hose fitted with non-reusable machined fittings (swaged).
2 Hose/line flexible means any hose for fittings designed for use in hydraulic systems
3 Steel tubes covers seamless or welded tube suitable for hydraulic application, using screwed, flanged,
flared or compression fittings designed for hydraulic application.
4 Copper seamless tube to AS 1572, alloy C 12200 – Bore size ≤ 10 mm and wall thickness ≥0.91 mm.
5 The certificate of test shall be provided by the manufacturer and identified on the hose.
6 Only steel, screwed, welded or flanged pipes and fittings are permitted in this location.
7 This requirement applies to lines that carry pressure. It does not apply to drain or exhaust lines.
TABLE 7.4.3.4
MINIMUM INSIDE RADIUS OF BENDS
Hose size, BSP pipe thread Minimum inside radius of bend

inch mm
¾ 250
1 330
1¼ 420
1½ 500
2 630

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7.5 VALVES
7.5.1 General
7.5.1.1 Working pressures
Valves shall not be subjected to working pressures exceeding those recommended by the
manufacturer for the type of service for which they are used.
7.5.1.2 Location
Valves shall not be located in walls or ducts.
7.5.2 Pump relief valve
7.5.2.1 Provision
Each pump or group of pumps shall be equipped with a relief valve.
7.5.2.2 Type and location
The relief valve shall be located between the pump and a check valve, and shall be of such a
type and so installed in a bypass connection that the valve cannot be shut off from the
hydraulic system. Activation of the relief valve shall not cause the lift to move in the
downward direction.
7.5.2.3 Setting
The relief valve shall be preset to open at a pressure not more than 125% of the design full-
load working pressure.
7.5.2.4 Size
The size of the relief valve and bypass shall be sufficient to pass the maximum rated
capacity of the pump without raising the pressure more than 20% above that at which the
valve opens. More than one relief valve may be used to obtain the required capacity.
7.5.2.5 Sealing
Relief valves having exposed pressure adjustments shall have their means of adjustment
sealed after being set to the correct pressure.
NOTE: A relief valve is not required for centrifugal pumps driven by induction motors, provided
that the shut-off or maximum pressure, which the pump can develop, is not more than 135% of
the design working pressure at the pump.
7.5.3 Check valve
A check valve shall be provided, and shall be installed so that it will hold the lift with rated
load at any point when the pump stops or where the maintained pressure drops below the
minimum operating pressure.
7.5.4 Door lock valve
Except where stored energy pumping system is employed, or the downwards speed with full
load does not exceed 0.05 m/s, or the valve system has redundancy that shall prevent the lift
from travelling downward at a speed exceeding 0.05 m/s in the event of a single failure of
any valve, a door lock valve shall be provided in the machine room. The door lock valve
shall prevent the lift from travelling downward at a speed exceeding 0.05 m/s in the event
of any failure of down direction valve or check valve.

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The door lock valve shall—

(a) be solenoid-operated and arranged so as to close where any landing door contact is
open with the car away from the levelling zone; and
(b) be of cushion-closing type and allow fluid flow to move the lift car in the upward
direction while the valve coil is de-energized.
7.5.5 Flow restriction (pipe rupture) valve
Each direct-acting and indirect acting (where required) electrohydraulic lift shall be
provided with a flow restriction valve complying with the following (see Table 35(A) and
Figure 7.5.5):
(a) The valve shall not be electrically operated.
(b) The valve shall be installed in the pressure line as close as practicable to the cylinder.
For multi-cylinder arrangements, the steel pipes between cylinders and single valve
shall be as short as possible, with due allowance for expansion and contraction.
(c) In the event of pressure-line failure, the valve shall operate to either —
(i) restrict the full-load downward speed to not less than 0.02 m/s and not more
than 0.05 m/s until such time as the car is arrested by the buffer or a pawl
device located within the landing zone; or
(ii) stop the car in downward movement and maintain it in the stopped position.
(d) The valve shall be set to operate at a lift speed not more than 30% above the normal
full-load downward speed of the lift.
(e) Where the downward speed is more than 0.5 m/s, the valve shall be of a cushion-
closing type.
(f) The valve shall be tested as follows:
(i) An overspeed test, simulating a broken line condition or loss of pressure, shall
be carried out on site to demonstrate its effective operation.
(ii) Where a pipe or a valve limits the ability to overspeed the lift, factory-certified
test certificates, detailing the flow required to actuate the valve, shall be
provided by the manufacturer.
(iii) Where external adjustment to the valve is provided, the overspeed test shall be
performed on site.
(iv) Where multiple flow restriction valves are used, means shall be provided to
indicate that all valves have operated.
(g) Where there are two or more cylinders, each with its own flow restriction valve, a
hydraulic balance line shall interconnect all valves to ensure their simultaneous
operation. The bore of the balance lines shall be not more than 10 mm and of material
selected from Table 7.4.
7.5.6 Manual operation
7.5.6.1 Moving the car downward
The lift shall be provided with a manually operated emergency lowering valve located in
the machine room allowing the car, even in the case of a power failure, to be lowered to a
level where the passengers can leave the car. This valve shall be protected against

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involuntary action, and its operation shall require continual manual force. The speed of the
car shall be between 0.02 m/s and 0.3 m/s.
The valve shall have a label stating the following:
CAUTION — EMERGENCY LOWERING
In the case of indirect acting lifts where slack rope/chain may occur, manual operation of
the valve shall not cause the sinking of the ram beyond that causing the slack rope/chain.
7.5.6.2 Moving the car upward
A hand-pump that causes the car to move in the upward direction shall be permanently
installed for each lift whose car is fitted with a safety gear or a clamping device.
The hand-pump shall be connected to the circuit between the non-return valve or downward
direction valve(s) and the shut-off valve, and shall be equipped with a pressure relief valve
limiting the pressure to 2.3 times the full-load pressure.
7.5.7 Low pressure device
All suspended electrohydraulic lifts shall be fitted with a low-pressure device, to prevent
lowering of the ram when the mass of the car is not acting on the ram.
NOTE: This device may be incorporated with another function.
7.5.8 Down direction valves
Down direction valves shall be held open electrically. Their closing shall be effected by the
hydraulic pressure from the ram and by at least one guided compression spring per valve.
7.5.9 Shut-off Valve
A shut off valve shall be provided in the machine room. It shall be installed between the
ram/cylinder and the down direction valve.
7.6 TANKS
7.6.1 Material
Atmospheric storage and discharge tanks shall be constructed of metal.
7.6.2 Capacity
Tanks shall be of sufficient capacity, to provide for a liquid reserve adequate to prevent the
entrance of air or other gas into the system.
7.6.3 Means for checking liquid level
Tanks shall be provided with means for checking the liquid level. Such means shall be
accessible without the removal of any cover or other part. This may be in the form of a
dipstick or sight gauge.
The permissible minimum liquid level, with the car at the highest landing served, shall be
permanently marked, on or adjacent to the dipstick or sight gauge, with the following
words:
LOWEST PERMISSIBLE LEVEL
CAR AT HIGHEST LANDING
If an external sight gauge is used, it shall be suitably protected.
7.6.4 Covers and venting
Tanks shall be covered and suitably vented to prevent pressurization within the tank.

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7.6.5 Factors of safety

Tanks shall be designed and constructed so that, when they are completely filled, the factor
of safety will be not less than 4, based on the ultimate strength of the material.
7.7 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT LOCATION

Where an oil heater, oil cooler or auxiliary equipment is installed, it shall not be interposed
in the high-pressure line between the cylinder and the main valve.

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FIGURE 7.5.5 FLOW RESTRICTION VALVE PIPEWORK ARRANGEMENTS

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7.8 STORED ENERGY PUMPING SYSTEM

A stored energy pumping system shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) The gas accumulators shall comply with AS 1210.
NOTES:
1 Gas accumulators should be charged with nitrogen or other inert gas.
2 Consideration should be given to overspeed and shock load protection, as the duty cycles
and operating circumstances may dictate.
(b) For the purpose of the stored energy pumping system, where the expression ‘full load
pressure is used’ it shall be taken to mean 125% of the maximum stored pressure.
(c) The system shall have the following valves, the operation of which shall be capable
of being tested independently:
(i) Two solenoid valves in series, between the energy source and the cylinder, to
prevent upward movement of the car.
(ii) Two solenoid valves in series, to prevent downward movement of the car.
NOTES:
1 Some of the valves mentioned in Items (i) and (ii) above may be common.
2 The check valve in Clause 7.5.3 is not required, if the two down valves are of the fail-safe
type.
(d) A pressure gauge shall be provided at the first valve to indicate the delivery pressure
of the stored fluid.
(e) A manual shut-off valve shall be fitted at the output connection of the accumulator.
(f) All parts of the system between the check valve and the cylinder shall have safety
factors as set out in this Standard. All other equipment on the input side of the check
valve shall have a minimum factor of safety of 4, based on the relief valve setting on
the pump that charges the system.
(g) A pressure switch shall be provided, to sense standby pressure in the system. This
switch shall prevent the upward movement of the car, unless there is sufficient stored
pressure for the car to reach the top floor plus at least 1 m of extra travel.
(h) A notice shall be placed adjacent to the circuit breakers, bearing the following words:
WARNING:
FLUID STORED UNDER PRESSURE.
GAS FOR RECHARGING IS........AT A MAXIMUM
PRESSURE OF........MPa.
REVIEW THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
WORKING ON THIS SYSTEM.
The size of the letters for the sign shall be not less than 5 mm, and for the word ‘warning’
not less than 10 mm.

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SECT ION 8 C L EARAN CES FOR CARS AND

COUNTERWEI G HTS
8.1 DIRECT-ACTING ELECTROHYDRAULIC LIFTS

8.1.1 Clearance at bottom of car
8.1.1.1 General
For direct-acting electrohydraulic lifts, when the car rests on the stop or fully compressed
buffer, there shall be vertical clearances at the bottom of the car, which shall comply with
Clauses 8.1.1.2 and 8.1.1.3.
8.1.1.2 Mechanical clearance
The mechanical clearance shall be not less than 50 mm between any fitting attached to the
car and the floor of the pit.
8.1.1.3 Person clearance
When the car is on the fully compressed buffers, the following person clearances shall be
provided beneath the car platform:
(a) There shall be in the pit sufficient space to accommodate a rectangular block not less
than 600 mm high × 500 mm × 1300 mm. The standing/crouching area shall be
clearly and permanently designated with an outline on the pit floor with 50 mm wide
yellow lines, and the words ‘PERSON CLEARANCE’ shall be marked inside the
outline. Where the attachment for the travelling cables unavoidably occurs in this
person clearance space, the height shall be measured to the lowest point of any rigid
cable support.
(b) The pressure pipe and fittings shall have a clearance of not less than 450 mm from the
centre of its axis to the underside of the platform or equipment installed below the
platform, and not less than 350 mm from the buffer striker plate and the underbeam,
except the area immediately adjacent to the cylinder.
(c) The structural members under the car (e.g. cantilever beams) shall not be less than
380 mm from the pit floor.
8.1.2 Car buffer clearance
During all modes of operation, other than recycling synchronisation or maintenance
operation, the lift car shall not contact the car buffer. The car buffer clearance shall be not
less than 25 mm nor more than 300 mm.
8.1.3 Top overtravel
The travel of the car above the top landing shall be restricted to a maximum of 1000 mm by
ram or car stop, and shall be not less than the distance given in Table 8.1.3.

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TABLE 8.1.3
MINIMUM TOP OVERTRAVEL
Minimum overtravel, mm
Full load rated up
speed, m/s Without hydraulic With hydraulic
cushioning cushioning
≤ 0.5 100 75
> 0.5 150 100
NOTE: The above minimum will need to be increased to allow for rope
stretch of suspended electrohydraulic lifts (see Clause 8.2.5).
8.1.4 Top overtravel clearance

The vertical clearance from overhead obstructions, when the car is at its uppermost point of
travel as defined by Clauses 7.2.6 and 7.2.7, shall be not less than the following (see
Figure 8.1.4):
(a) 100 mm to guide shoes, rope attachments of the header or the header or parts of
vertical sliding doors.
(b) Where the crosshead or fixtures on the crosshead do not encroach over the car by
more than 100 mm, 300 mm to the crosshead.
(c) Where the crosshead spans the car or encroaches over the car by more than 100 mm,
600 mm to the crosshead.
(d) 1000 mm to the car roof.
(e) 300 mm to all other equipment, including roof top guard rail.

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FIGURE 8.1.4 TOP OVERTRAVEL CLEARANCES (DIRECT)
8.1.5 Standing area

The car roof shall have at one point a clear area for standing of at least 0.12 m2 , in which
the lesser dimension is at least 300 mm.
This standing area shall be situated adjacent to the inspection operation control station and
at the front of the car.
8.1.6 Clearance at top of flying counterweight
Where a flying counterweight is provided, the clearance at the top of the flying
counterweight, when the car floor is level with the bottom terminal landing, shall be not
less than that determined by the following equation:
f = h + i + 150
where
f = distance from the highest point of the flying counterweight, e.g. the frame, guide
shoes, or flying counterweight sheave, to the nearest obstruction directly above
it, when the car is level with the bottom terminal landing, in millimetres
h = Car buffer clearance, in millimetres
I = Stroke of car oil or spring buffer, where provided, in millimetres

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8.1.7 Clearance at bottom of flying counterweight

Where a flying counterweight is provided, the counterweight shall not land on an
emergency block when the car ram is fully extended. The clearance to be maintained
between the flying counterweight and the emergency block shall be not less than the sum of
the following:
(a) The distance the car can travel above the top landing until the car is stopped by either
the car or ram stop.
(b) 150 mm.
(c) For lifts with newly installed ropes, an allowance for rope stretch (in millimetres) of
6.5 times the length of suspension rope, in metres, measured between terminations.
8.1.8 Guardrails on top of car
The car roof shall be provided with a guardrail where the free distance in a horizontal plane,
beyond and perpendicular to its outer edge exceeds 300 mm. The free distances shall be
measured to the wall of the liftwell.
The guardrail shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) It shall consist of a guardrail, a toe guard 100 mm high and an intermediate bar at half
the height of the guardrail.
(b) Considering the free distance in a horizontal plane beyond the outer edge of the
guardrail, the guardrail minimum vertical distance above any standing area on the
roof shall be as follows:
(i) 900 mm, where the free distance is up to 850 mm.
(ii) 1100 mm, where the free distance exceeds 850 mm.
(c) It shall be located as close as practical to the outer line of the car roof, provided that
the horizontal distance between the inner edge of the guardrail and any part of the
well (counterweight or balancing weight, switches, rails, brackets, etc.) shall be not
less than 300 mm.
(d) It shall be located within 150 mm maximum of the edges of the car roof.
(e) It shall provide safe and easy access to the car roof at the access side(s).
(f) It shall be bright yellow in colour.
(g) At least one warning sign shall be attached to the inside of the guardrail stating
‘WARNING – KEEP CLEAR ’.
(h) It shall be designed to withstand a force of 550 N applied in any direction.
8.2 SUSPENDED ELECTROHYDRAULIC LIFTS (INDIRECT)

8.2.1 Clearance at bottom of car
8.2.1.1 General
For suspended electrohydraulic lifts, when the car rests on the stop or fully compressed
buffer, there shall be vertical clearances at the bottom of the car, which comply with
Clauses 8.2.1.2 and 8.2.1.3.
8.2.1.2 Mechanical clearance
The mechanical clearance shall be not less than 50 mm between any fitting attached to the
car and the floor of the pit.

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8.2.1.3 Person clearance

When the car is on the fully compressed buffers, the following person clearances shall be
provided beneath the car platform:
(a) There shall be in the pit sufficient space to accommodate a rectangular block not less
than 600 mm high × 500 mm × 1300 mm. The standing/crouching area shall be
clearly and permanently designated with an outline on the pit floor with 50 mm wide
yellow lines, and the words ‘PERSON CLEARANCE’ shall be marked inside the
outline. Where the attachment for the travelling cables unavoidably occurs in this
person clearance space, the height shall be measured to the lowest point of any rigid
cable support.
(b) The pressure pipe and fittings shall have clearance of not less than 450 mm from the
centre of their axis to the underside of the platform or equipment installed below the
platform, and not less than 350 mm from the buffer striker plate and the underbeam,
except the area immediately adjacent to the cylinder.
(c) The structural members under the car (e.g. cantilever beams) shall not be less than
380 mm from the pit floor.
8.2.2 Car buffer clearance
During all modes of operation, other than recycling synchronisation or maintenance
operation, the lift car shall not contact the car buffer. The car buffer clearance shall be not
less than 25 mm nor more than 300 mm.
8.2.3 Compressed ram clearance
When the car is resting on its bottom stop or fully compressed buffer and with newly
installed unstretched suspension ropes, the ram shall have available a further travel of not
less than 25 mm before it is fully retracted.
8.2.4 Clearance above car with ram fully extended
The vertical clearance from overhead obstructions, when the car is at its uppermost point of
travel as defined by Clauses 7.2.6 and 7.2.7, shall be not less than the following (see
Figure 8.2.4):
(a) 135 mm to guide shoes.
(b) Where the crosshead or fixtures on the crosshead does not encroach over the car by
more than 100 mm, 335 mm to the crosshead.
(c) Where the crosshead spans the car or encroaches over the car by more than 100 mm,
35 mm to the crosshead.
(d) 1035 mm to the car roof.
(e) 335 mm to all other equipment including roof top guard rail.
8.2.5 Top overtravel
With newly installed, unstretched suspension ropes (for any upward speed), the travel of the
car above the top landing before the ram engages its stop shall be not more than 1000 mm
and the minimum top overtravel values given in Table 8.1.3. Allowance for rope stretch
shall be calculated at 6.5 mm per metre of suspension rope measured between terminations.
8.2.6 Clearance at top of flying counterweight
The clearance at the top of a flying counterweight shall be in accordance with Clause 8.1.6.

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8.2.7 Clearance at bottom of flying counterweight

The clearance at the bottom of a flying counterweight shall be in accordance with
Clause 8.1.7.
8.2.8 Standing area
The car roof shall have at one point a clear area for standing of at least 0.12 m2 , in which
the lesser dimension is at least 300 mm.
This standing area shall be situated adjacent to the inspection operation control station and
at the front of the car.
8.2.9 Guardrails on top of car
The car roof shall be provided with a guardrail where the free distance in a horizontal plane,
beyond and perpendicular to its outer edge exceeds 300 mm. The free distances shall be
measured to the wall of the liftwell.
The guardrail shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) It shall consist of a guardrail, a toe guard 100 mm high and an intermediate bar at half
the height of the guardrail.
(b) Considering the free distance in a horizontal plane beyond the outer edge of the
guardrail, the guardrail minimum vertical distance above any standing area on the
roof shall be as follows:
(i) 900 mm, where the free distance is up to 850 mm.
(ii) 1100 mm, where the free distance exceeds 850 mm.
(c) It shall be located as close as practical to the outer line of the car roof, provided that
the horizontal distance between the inner edge of the guardrail and any part of the
well (counterweight or balancing weight, switches, rails, brackets, etc.) shall be not
less than 300 mm.
(d) It shall be located within 150 mm maximum of the edges of the car roof.
(e) It shall provide safe and easy access to the car roof at the access side(s).
(f) It shall be bright yellow in colour.
(g) At least one warning sign shall be attached to the inside of the guardrail stating
‘WARNING - KEEP CLEAR
(h) It shall be designed to withstand a force of 550 N applied in any direction.

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FIGURE 8.2.4 TOP OVERTRAVEL CLEARANCE (INDIRECT)

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SECT ION 9 BU FFERS AND HO L D I NG

DEV I CES
9.1 CAR BUFFERS

9.1.1 General
Car buffers shall be provided and shall comply with the requirements of this Clause 9.1.
The types of buffers provided shall be as given in Table 9.1 according to the full-load
downward speed of the car.
Car buffers shall be located so that the car will come to rest on the fully compressed buffer
before the ram reaches its downward limit of travel.
TABLE 9.1
BUFFERS
Minimum buffer stroke, mm
Downward speed with full load in lift car, m/s

Type
> 0.45 > 0.60 > 0.75 > 0.90 > 1.20 > 1.30
≤ 0.45 ≤ 0.60 ≤ 0.75 ≤ 0.90 ≤ 1.20 ≤ 1.30 ≤ 1.40
Solid
or 0 Not permitted
Impact
Spring
0 38 50 63 100 Not permitted
buffer
Not
Elastomer 0 31 47 51 80 88
permitted
Oil* N/A N/A 47 51 80 88 110
* For pit buffers and pawl device oil buffers.
9.1.2 Location
Buffers and stops shall be located in the pit, or on the car frame, symmetrically about the
vertical centre-line of the car frame where possible. Design consideration shall be given
where eccentric loading of car frames occurs.
If the buffers travel with the car, they shall strike against a pedestal at least 0.5 m high at
the end of the travel.
When the buffer(s) of a pawl device is (are) used to limit the travel of the car at the bottom,
this pedestal is also required unless the fixed stops of the pawl device are mounted on the
car guide rails.
9.1.3 Solid buffers
Solid buffers shall be of wood or other suitable resilient material and of sufficient strength
to withstand without failure the impact of the car with rated load descending at a speed of
0.9 m/s. The material shall resist deterioration or shall be treated to resist deterioration.

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9.1.4 Spring buffers

9.1.4.1 Load rating
Spring buffers shall be at or near the fully compressed state when supporting a static load
not less than 2 times nor more than 3 times the sum of the rated load plus the weight of the
car.
9.1.4.2 Stroke
The stroke of the spring buffer marked on the buffer rating plate (see Clause 9.1.4.3) shall
be equal to or greater than that shown in Table 9.1.
9.1.4.3 Rating plate
Each spring buffer shall have a permanently attached metal plate marked in a legible and
permanent manner to show its stroke and load rating.
9.1.5 Oil buffers
9.1.5.1 Load rating
The mass of the car with rated load and the mass of the empty car shall each be not more
than the maximum nor less than the minimum values of the car buffer load rating.
9.1.5.2 Stroke
2
The average retardation shall be 9.8 m/s when the car strikes the buffer. Table 9.1 indicates
the minimum buffer strokes for speeds of the most usual ranges.
9.1.5.3 Retardation
2
The maximum retardation developed shall not exceed 24.5 m/s for more than 0.04 s for any
mass of car or car plus load within the range of not more than the maximum nor less than
the minimum values of the buffer load ratings, when the buffer is struck at downward speed
of not more than—
(a) for direct acting, maximum downward speed; and
(b) for indirect acting, 115% of maximum downward speed.
9.1.5.4 Factor of safety for oil buffer parts
The factor of safety of parts of oil buffers, based on the yield point for compression
members and on the tensile strength and elongation for other parts, at gravity retardation
with the maximum load for which the buffer is designated, shall be not less than the
following:
(a) For materials having an elongation not less than 20% in a gauge length of 50 mm.... 3.
(b) For materials having an elongation not less than 15% but less than 20% in a gauge
length of 50 mm .................................................................................................. 3.5.
(c) For materials having an elongation not less than 10% but less than 15% in a gauge
length of 50 mm ..................................................................................................... 4.
(d) For materials having an elongation less than 10% in a gauge length of 50 mm ......... 5.
(e) For cast iron ........................................................................................................ 10.
9.1.5.5 Slenderness ratio for members of oil buffers
The slenderness ratio (ratio of length to radius of gyration) for members of oil buffers under
compression as columns shall be not more than 80.

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9.1.5.6 Plunger-return requirements

Oil buffers shall be designed so that—
(a) the buffer plunger of gravity-return and spring-return type oil buffers shall return to
its fully extended position within 90 s when released after full compression; and
(b) while supporting a 9 kg mass, the plunger of spring-return type oil buffers shall return
to the fully extended position within 30 s when released after being depressed 50 mm.
(c) A switch wired into the control circuit of the lift shall be provided on each oil buffer
to prevent lift movement should the buffer plunger not be within 13 mm of its normal
operating position.
9.1.5.7 Buffer oil specification
Oils used in oil buffers shall have a pour point not more than −10°C as defined by
ASTM D97 and a viscosity index not less than 75 as defined by ASTM D2270.
9.1.5.8 Means of determining oil level
Oil buffers shall be provided with means for determining that the oil level is within the
maximum and minimum allowable limits. Glass sight gauges shall not be used.
Each installed oil buffer shall have securely attached thereto a metal plate, marked by the
manufacturer in a legible and permanent manner, bearing the following information:
(a) The maximum and minimum load rating, in kilograms.
(b) The maximum striking speeds for which the buffer may be used in compliance with
this Standard.
(c) The make and grade of oil to be used.
(d) The buffer stroke in millimetres.
9.1.5.10 Acceptance of oil buffers
Acceptance of oil buffers shall be based on the following:
(a) The buffer shall be accepted on the basis of the type tests specified in Section 3 of
AS 1735.10(Int), which shall be made by a testing laboratory equipped to make such
tests or by the manufacturer and witnessed by a representative of the laboratory. Tests
shall be made on the buffer with the longest stroke for each type or design, with the
maximum and minimum load for each porting submitted.
(b) A buffer, tested in accordance with the test requirements of a prior edition of this
Standard, shall be acceptable without being retested, on submittal by the firm or
person installing the buffer of the test certificate stating that the buffer, when tested,
complied with the specified test requirements of that prior edition of this Standard.
The acceptance shall include buffers of the same type or design having an equal or
shorter stroke with oil porting for any load range within the maximum and minimum
loads for which the buffer has been tested, provided that the installer certifies on the
drawings and specifications that the buffer, as installed, will comply with the
requirements of Clauses 9.1.5.2 and 9.1.5.3.

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(c) Buffers of an acceptable type or design and having a stroke greater than the minimum
required by Clause 9.1.4.2 may be used and the maximum and minimum load ratings
increased, subject to the requirement that the installer certifies on the drawings and
specifications filed with the Statutory Authority that the maximum retardation of the
buffers used will comply with the requirements of Clause 9.1.5.3. The forces to which
the buffers are subjected shall not exceed those developed in the laboratory tests.
9.1.5.11 Change in design
Changes in design of oil buffers, which affect their strength or performance, or other major
changes, shall not be made unless the changes are certified by a testing laboratory.
Minor changes that do not affect the strength or performance of oil buffers shall not be
made unless certified by the manufacturer.
9.1.6 Elastomer buffers
9.1.6.1 Load rating
The mass of the car with rated load shall be equal to or less than the maximum load rating
of the buffer. The mass of the empty car shall be equal to or greater than the minimum load
rating of the buffer.
9.1.6.2 Stroke
The stroke of the buffer shall be in accordance with Table 9.1; however, the maximum
stroke shall not be greater than 65% of the freestanding height of the buffer.
Each buffer shall have a metal plate permanently attached as close as practicable to the
buffer, marked in a legible and permanent manner, to show its stroke and load rating.
9.1.6.4 Retardation
The retardation shall not be more than 9.8 m/s 2 when the car strikes the buffer.
9.2 DEVICES TO HOLD CAR ABOVE LOWEST FLOOR

For direct acting and indirect acting electrohydraulic lifts without functioning governor-
operated safety gear, symmetrically loaded means shall be provided to hold and support the
car above the lowest landing so as to give an access space not less than 600 mm and not
more than 1200 mm, between the lowest landing sill and the lower edge of the car toe
guard, in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) Suitable means shall be provided to—
(i) support the car during service and repair of hydraulic equipment under the car
or in the pit; and
(ii) hold the car during pressure tests required by AS 1735.10(Int), and the
supporting means required under Item (i), or eqivalent means, shall also be in
position during such tests, as a precaution against the car descending in the
event of any failure.
NOTE: The equipment provided may be a combined unit that complies with the above.
(b) The equipment required under Item (a)(i) shall remain on site and, where practicable,
in the pit, provided that it will not restrict the mechanical or person clearance
specified in Clause 8.1.1; alternatively, this equipment shall be stored in the machine
room for the particular lift.
Such equipment shall be identified to indicate its use.

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(c) Permissible stresses in the supporting means shall comply with the relevant
requirements of AS 3990. Any fixings thereto shall be designed with a factor of
safety not less than 2 on yield strength, based on the fully loaded car.
Ropes, chains and the like shall not be used to hold or support the car.
For lifts fitted with governor-operated safety gear, the double pressure test can be carried
out with the ram stop against the inside of the cylinder head. The governor should be
tripped during this test. Where the ram stroke of an indirect electrohydraulic lift is
restricted, as permitted under Clause 7.2.7, the double pressure test shall be carried out as
required for non-governor-operated safety gear (see Item (a) above).
9.3 COUNTERWEIGHT BUFFERS

Where counterweight buffers are provided, counterweight stops for suspended
electrohydraulic lifts shall be integral with the ram and cylinder assembly, and shall be
designed so as to prevent the ram leaving the cylinder under the erection test pressure
conditions specified in Section 7 of AS 1735.10(Int).
9.4 FLYING COUNTERWEIGHT BUFFERS

Flying counterweights, where provided, shall not be fitted with buffers; however,
emergency blocks shall be provided at the pit floor to ensure that a vertical clearance not
less than 50 mm will be maintained between any fitting attached to the counterweight and
the floor of the pit, in the event of excessive stretch of the counterweight ropes.
9.5 PAWL DEVICES

A typical pawl device is shown in Figure 9.5. When a pawl device is provided, it shall
satisfy the following conditions:
(a) The pawl device shall be capable of operating only in the downward direction, and
shall be capable of stopping and maintaining the car, with the rated load in the lift
car, stationary on fixed stops.
(b) There shall be at least one electrically retractable pawl designed, in its extended
position, to stop the downward-moving car against its fixed supports.
(c) For each landing, supports shall be provided to prevent the car sinking below the
landing by more than 120 mm, before the pawl device engages on the fixed stop, and
additional stops shall be provided below the bottom landing to stop the car sinking
below the bottom end of the door unlocking zone.
(d) The movement of pawls to the extended position shall be effected by guided
compression springs or gravity.
(e) The supply to the electric retraction device shall be interrupted when the machine is
stopped or any landing door is open.
(f) The design of pawls and supports shall be such that, whatever the position of the pawl
during upward movement, the car cannot be stopped or in any way cause damage.
(g) A buffering system shall be incorporated in pawl devices or their fixed supports.
Where these buffers are provided they shall have a maximum retardation as specified
in this Section, and shall comply with the requirements of Table 9.1.

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In addition, when operated, buffers shall maintain the car stationary at a distance not
exceeding 120 mm below any loading level when carrying up to the rated load.
During the operation of buffers, the car platform shall remain level within the limits
set out in Section 33 of AS 1735.2.
Where several pawls are provided, precautions shall be taken to ensure that all pawls
engage on their respective supports in the event of power loss or disconnection during
downward movement of the car.
The following electrical contacts shall be provided on pawl device:
(i) Contacts to check that pawl devices have retracted.
(ii) Contacts to ensure that each time the lift stops at a floor, pawl devices release and
move to the operational position.
(iii) Contacts to detect if buffers of pawl devices are compressed and not in the fully reset
position, and also to prevent downward movement of the car if buffers have not fully
reset.

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FIGURE 9.5 TYPICAL PAWL DEVICE

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SECT ION 10 P ITS
10.1 GENERAL
Pits shall be provided in accordance with the relevant requirements of Section 10 of
AS 1735.2 and Clause 10.2 of this Standard.
10.2 PITS NOT EXTENDING TO LOWEST FLOOR OF BUILDING

Where the space below the liftwell is occupied, or unoccupied, the following requirements
shall apply:
(a) The cylinder and car buffer shall be supported by a structure, or structures, of
sufficient strength to support the entire load that may be imposed upon it.
(b) The car buffer shall be capable of fully absorbing the impact of the fully loaded car
descending at 125% of the full-load downward speed or, for a rope-suspended lift, at
governor-tripping speed where a governor-operated safety gear is used.
(c) The car buffer supports shall be capable of withstanding, without permanent
deformation, the impact resulting from the conditions under Item (b).
(d) Where a counterweight or flying counterweight is provided, the pit shall be arranged
so that the counterweight or flying counterweight will land on solid earth, otherwise
the counterweight or flying counterweight shall be fitted with a safety gear complying
with Section 33.
(e) For rope-suspended electrohydraulic lifts with downward-acting rams, the rams shall
be positioned so that the ram head, sheaves or counterweight will land on solid earth
or an abutment thereto at a distance not less than 75 mm nor more than 150 mm
beyond the permanent stop, and in no case shall the ram leave the gland assembly.

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SECT ION 11 L I F T WE L L ENC L OSURE S
Enclosures for liftwells shall comply with the requirements of Section 11 of AS 1735.2.

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SECT ION 12 LA ND I N G DOORS
12.1 PROVISION
Each liftwell landing entrance shall be provided with a landing door or landing doors.
12.2 GENERAL
Landing doors shall comply with Clauses 12.1 to 12.26 of AS 1735.2 with the exception of
Clauses 12.4.2(a) and 12.16.2. In addition, the requirements for closing of landing doors
under Clause 12.3 of this Standard shall be complied with.
12.3 CLOSING OF LANDING DOORS

12.3.1 General
All landing doors shall be arranged to be closed (or to become closed) and locked in the
event of the car moving away from any landing. In particular, the requirements of
Clauses 12.3.2 to 12.3.5 apply.
Closing shall be considered complete if the aperture between the door and the jamb or
between the door panels is not more than 50 mm wide and the door cannot be re-opened
from the landing.
The closing means shall have sufficient force to reliably close the door from any open
position.
12.3.2 Horizontally operated doors
12.3.2.1 Manually operated
Manually operated landing doors shall be either of the self-closing type or arranged to close
and lock, in the event of the car moving 150 mm or more from any landing.
12.3.2.2 Power-operated
Power-operated landing doors shall be arranged to close and lock independently of power,
in the event of the car moving 450 mm or more from any landing.
12.3.3 Vertical sliding doors
Manually operated landing doors shall be arranged to be closed and locked by a weight,
spring, or other device, in the event of the car moving 150 mm or more from any landing.
Power-operated landing doors shall be arranged to close as required by Clause 12.3.3.1.
Alternatively, they may be arranged to close by power, in the event of the car moving
150 mm or more from any landing.
While the doors are closing under power, an audible alarm shall sound.
12.3.4 Vertical bi-parting doors
Manually operated landing doors shall be arranged to start closing in the event of the car
moving 150 mm or more from any upper landing, and closing shall be complete when the
car has moved away from the landing by a distance equal to the sum of half the height of
the opening plus 150 mm. Closing shall be considered complete when the opposing panels
are not more than 200 mm apart and the door is mechanically locked and cannot be
re-opened from the landing.
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Power-operated landing doors shall be arranged to close as required by Clause 12.3.4.1 or
may be arranged to close by power, in the event of the car moving 150 mm or more from
any landing.
While the doors are closing under power, an audible alarm shall sound.
12.3.5 Hinged doors
Hinged doors shall be either self-closing or arranged to close and lock, in the event of the
car moving 150 mm or more from any landing.
Bi-parting hinged landing doors shall not be used for electrohydraulic lifts where the
arrangement is such that the effective locking of the door depends on the sequence in which
the panels are closed.

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SECT ION 13 LOCK I NG OF L AN D I NG DOORS
13.1 GENERAL
Locking of landing doors shall comply with the requirements of Section 13 of AS 1735.2
except for Clause 13.3.2 of that Standard, in lieu of which the requirements of Clause 13.2
of this Standard shall apply.
13.2 PARKING OF ATTENDANT-CONTROLLED CARS

For attendant-controlled lifts with power-operated doors, a key-operated device shall be
provided at the bottom landing only, to cause the door at that landing to be closed and
opened for parking purposes. The opening operation shall occur only when the lift is within
the landing zone.

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SECT ION 14 DOOR L OCKS
Door locks shall comply with the requirements of Section 14 of AS 1735.2.

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SECT ION 15 C L EARAN CES IN L I F T WE L L S

AND ENC L O SURES
Clearances in liftwells shall comply with the requirements of Section 15 of AS 1735.2
except for —
(a) Clause 15.1.3.2(c); and
(b) the liftwell surface immediately below the landing sill which shall be flush and plumb
for a distance equal to the length of the levelling or inching zone, subject to a
minimum of 150 mm.

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SE C T ION 16 P IP I NG, O R S IM I L AR , I N
L I F T WE L L S OR MACH I N E ROOMS
Piping, or similar, in liftwells or machine rooms shall comply with the relevant
requirements of Section 16 of AS 1735.2.

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SECT ION 17 SUSPENSI ON MEANS
17.1 GENERAL
Indirect acting suspension shall be by ropes or chains as set out in Clauses 17.2 and 17.3
respectively.
17.2 ROPE SUSPENSION

Rope suspension shall comply with the requirements of Section 17 of AS 1735.2; however,
for suspended electrohydraulic lifts or flying counterweights, a minimum of two ropes may
be used. The wire rope data plate specified in Section 17 of AS 1735.2 shall be permanently
fixed to the crosshead, flying counterweight, or adjacent to the hitch point.
Suspension ropes shall be provided in accordance with Table 17.1.
TABLE 17.1
SUSPENSION ROPES
Rope diameter Sheave rope Factor of

(mm) ratio safety
(min.) (min.) (min.)

9.5 40:1 10
8.0 40:1 12
NOTE: Chain used for ram synchronization is not

considered part of the suspension system.
17.3 CHAIN SUSPENSION

17.3.1 General
Chain suspension shall only be used for lifts having all of the following characteristics:
(a) Travel 10 m max.
(b) Rated speed 0.3 m/s max.
(c) Platform area 1.6 m2 max.
17.3.2 Means
Indirect hydraulic lifts shall be suspended by means of steel roller chain or steel leaf chain.
17.3.3 Number
Where a car is suspended by chain, not less than two independent suspension chains shall
be used.
17.3.4 Type
Suspension chain shall be of the following types:
(a) Simplex roller chain complying with AS 1532 and having a pitch of not less than
15 mm.
(b) Multiplex roller chain complying with AS 1532 and having a pitch of not less than
12 mm.
(c) Leaf chain complying with ISO 4347 and being a clevis type, arranged to—
(i) minimize bending moments on the connecting pin; and
(ii) apply not less than double shear loading on any pin.
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17.3.5 Anchorages
Each end of each suspension chain shall have its own independent anchorage attachment.
17.3.6 Factor of safety
The factor of safety for chain and attachment shall be not less than 10.
17.3.7 Alignment
Each chain shall be installed so that it lies in the one plane throughout its entire length.
17.3.8 Equalizers
A means of keeping the tension in the suspension chains equalized shall be provided.
Spring or bar type equalisers may be used, provided that a single mechanical failure will not
allow the car or any counterweight to become wholly detached.
17.3.9 Chainwheels
Any chainwheels for roller chain shall be of steel and shall have a profile suitable for the
chain.
Chainwheels for leaf chain shall comply with ISO 4347, which requires a diameter of not
less than 5 times the nominal chain pitch.

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SECT ION 18 ROPE ATTACHMENTS AND

F I T T I N GS
Rope attachments and fittings shall comply with the relevant requirements of Section 18 of
AS 1735.2.

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SECT ION 19 SHEAVES AND PU L L E YS

Sheaves and pulleys shall comply with the requirements of Section 19 of AS 1735.2, except
that the ratio of sheave diameter to rope diameter may be reduced in accordance with
Section 17 of this Standard.

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SECT ION 20 COUNTERWE IGHTS AN D

F L Y I N G COU NTERWE IGH TS
20.1 GENERAL
Counterweights and flying counterweights shall comply with the requirements of Section 20
of AS 1735.2.
20.2 PIT GUARDS

The path of travel of the counterweight in the pit of the liftwell shall be screened to a height
of 1800 mm, measured from the pit floor or auxiliary pit floor, and the lower edge of the
screen shall be substantially level with the bottom of the counterweight, when the car is at
its uppermost point of overtravel.
In no case shall the lower edge of the screen be more than 600 mm from the pit floor.
Where an auxiliary pit floor is provided, the screen shall comply with Clause 10.10.2(f) of
AS 1735.2.
20.3 FLYING COUNTERWEIGHT OVERTRAVEL LIMIT SWITCH

A positive mechanically activated overtravel limit switch shall be provided and positioned
so that, if any flying counterweight approaches within 150 mm of the bottom emergency
blocks, the switch shall open the main control circuit and prevent further movement of the
lift in either direction.
20.4 MASS OF FLYING COUNTERWEIGHT

The mass of a flying counterweight for a direct-acting or suspended electrohydraulic lift
shall not exceed either of the following:
(a) A mass that ensures reliable descent of the empty car under normal operation and
also, for direct-acting lifts, in the event of the ram becoming detached from the car.
(b) A mass equal to 50% of the combined mass of the car and the rated load and,
additionally, for direct-acting lifts, 50% of the mass of the ram.

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SECT ION 21 GU I DES F OR L I F T CA RS AND

COUNTERWEI G HTS
21.1 GENERAL
Guides for lift cars and counterweights shall comply with the requirements of Section 21 of
AS 1735.2, except for Clause 21.6. In addition, the requirements for stresses and deflections
in steel car guide rails, specified in Clause 21.2 of this Standard, shall be complied with.
21.2 STRESSES AND DEFLECTIONS IN STEEL CAR GUIDE RAILS

21.2.1 Direct-acting lifts
For direct-acting lifts, guide rails shall be fastened to the building at intervals not more than
the least value obtained from Items (a), (b) and (c) of Clause 21.6.1 of AS 1735.2.
21.2.2 Suspended lifts with safety gear
For suspended lifts with safety gear, guide rails shall be fastened to the building at intervals
in accordance with the requirements of Clause 21.6 of AS 1735.2.
21.2.3 Cantilevered car retention
Cantilevered car frames shall be provided with safety brackets near the top and bottom car
frame, independent of the guide shoe assembly or fixings. These shall retain the car frame
within 5 mm of normal running position.

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SECT ION 22 RATED CAR CAPAC ITY AND

C L ASSES OF LO AD I N G
The rated loading capacity for passenger cars and the classes of loading for goods lifts shall
comply with Section 22 of AS 1735.2. Furthermore, for electrohydraulic goods lifts with
Class C loading (see Clause 22.2.4 of AS 1735.2), the static load during loading and
unloading shall not exceed the rated load of the lift unless all parts of the hydraulic
equipment are designed for the maximum pressure developed as a result of the maximum
static load when the lift is being loaded and unloaded (see also Clause 20.4 of this Standard
for mass of flying counterweights).
NOTE: See Clause 31.4 for details of anti-creep levelling devices.

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SECT ION 23 CAR CONSTRUCT IO N
23.1 GENERAL
The construction of lift cars shall comply with the requirements of Section 23 of AS 1735.2.
For direct-acting lifts, Clauses 23.1, 23.8.3(a), and 23.8.3(c) of AS 1735.2 shall not apply,
in lieu of which the requirements of Clause 23.2 of this Standard shall apply.
23.2 CAR FRAMES FOR DIRECT-ACTING LIFTS

Each direct-acting lift shall have a car frame consisting of a crosshead, side members and
an underbeam, or the equivalents for cantilevered cars.
NOTE: The attachment of hold-down devices for the double pressure test should not overstress
the car frame.

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SECT ION 24 CAR DOORS

Car doors shall comply with the requirements of Section 24 of AS 1735.2.

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SECT ION 25 POWER OPERAT I ON O F CAR

AND L AND I NG DOORS
Power operation of car and landing doors shall comply with the requirements of Section 25
of AS 1735.2.

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SECT ION 26 E L ECTR I C A L I NSTA L L AT I ON
26.1 GENERAL
The electrical installation shall comply with the requirements of Section 26 of AS 1735.2.
The circuit-breaker, as required by Clause 26.2 of AS 1735.2, shall be provided with a
notice on or adjacent to it, bearing the following words:
±The size of letters for the sign shall not be less than 5 mm.
26.2 CONTROLLERS
Where located above the tank unit, controllers shall be in accordance with Figure 5.1, and
shall comply with the requirements of Clause 26.14 of AS 1735.2, except that, where front-
connected controllers are mounted above the pumping unit, the following shall apply:
(a) Equipment in the controller requiring access for checking or adjustment (e.g. relays,
switches or terminals) shall be not more than 1800 mm above the floor.
(b) The horizontal distance from the front of the pumping unit to the equipment referred
to in Item (a) shall not be more than 600 mm.
(c) The size and location of the controller shall not restrict access to equipment in the
pumping unit, unless the pumping unit or controller can be moved to provide access.
(d) When the controller overlaps the pump unit and the clear access to the controller
exceeds 600 mm in the overlapping portion, the overlap dimension to the equipment
referred to in Item (a) above shall not exceed 300 mm, as indicated in Figure 5.1(c).

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SECT ION 27 EARTH I N G

Earthing shall comply with Section 27 of AS 1735.2.

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SECT ION 28 PRECAUT I ONS I N W IR I NG

The general wiring of a lift installation shall be in accordance with Section 28 of
AS 1735.2. Any switches for lifts in buildings subject to Clause 28.1(c) of AS 1735.2 and
controlling an electrohydraulic lift shall also be provided with a notice bearing the
following words:
EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCIES OR SERVICING, DO NOT OPEN THIS SWITCH
UNLESS HYDRAULIC LIFT IS AT BOTTOM LANDING.
The size of letters for the sign shall not be less than 5 mm.

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SECT ION 29 OPERAT I N G DEV I CES AND

CONTRO L E QU IPME NT
29.1 GENERAL
Operating devices and control equipment shall comply with the requirements of Section 29
of AS 1735.2.
Where a manual inching device is provided, it shall be supplementary to the anti-creep
levelling device required by Clause 31.4 of this Standard.
29.2 OPERATING IN THE EVENT OF SUB-MAINS SUPPLY FAILURE

Where devices are fitted to enable automatic rescue run of a lift car to a floor in the event of
sub-mains supply failure, the following conditions shall apply:
(a) Each safety and door lock circuit shall be operational to control movement of the lift
car.
(b) The car speed shall not exceed normal operating speed.
(c) The lift car shall return to the lowest floor served and shall not be required to relevel.
(d) Where power doors are operational, all door-reopening devices shall be operational.
(e) Top-of-car inspection control shall not be overridden by the operation of the
automatic lowering.

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SECT ION 30 E L ECTR I C A L PROTECT I V E

DEV I CES
30.1 GENERAL
30.1.1 Compliance with AS 1735.2
Electrical protective devices shall comply with the following Clauses of AS 1735.2, except
where exempted by Clause 30.1.2 of this Standard:
(a) 30.1 to 30.7.
(b) 30.10.
(c) 30.11.
(d) 30.14 to 30.17.
(e) 30.23.
(f) 30.24.
NOTE: The phase-reversal protection required by Clause 30.20 of AS 1735.2 is not required for
electrohydraulic lifts.
30.1.2 Variations from AS 1735.2
Clauses 30.10 and 30.11 of AS 1735.2 do not apply to direct-acting electrohydraulic lifts.
In addition, the requirements of Clauses 30.2 to 30.6 of this Standard apply.
30.2 TOP OVERTRAVEL LIMIT SWITCH

Where the upward speed is more than 0.5 m/s but a hydraulically cushioned stop is not
provided (see Clauses 7.2.6 and 7.2.7), a top overtravel limit switch complying with
Clause 31.3 shall be provided.
30.3 ANTI-CREEP LEVELLING DEVICE

An anti-creep levelling device complying with Clause 31.4 shall be provided.
30.4 NORMAL LIMIT SWITCHES

Normal limit switches shall be provided in accordance with Clause 31.2.
30.5 DOOR LOCK VALVE TEST SWITCH

If a door lock valve is fitted a test switch shall be provided, which shall enable compliance
with the requirements of Clause 7.5.4 for the door lock valve to be tested.
Test switches shall—
(a) be located on the controller;
(b) be of the manually opened and closed type (not a constant pressure button); and
(c) be conspicuously and permanently marked ‘DLV TEST SWITCH’.
30.6 FLYING COUNTERWEIGHT OVERTRAVEL LIMIT SWITCH

A flying counterweight overtravel limit switch shall be provided for every flying
counterweight in accordance with Clause 20.3.

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30.7 RECYCLING SYNCHRONIZATION

A recycling operation shall permit the car to be lowered more than 25 mm below the bottom
landing in order to restore the relative vertical position of the multiple ram sections,
provided that—
(a) the car is at rest at bottom landing;
(b) the doors are closed and locked;
(c) no car calls are registered;
(d) speed during recycling shall not exceed normal downward levelling speed but in no
case shall be more than 0.15 m/s; and
(e) normal operation cannot be resumed until the car is returned to bottom landing and
normal terminal stopping devices are restored to normal operation.
30.8 SLACK CHAIN SWITCH

A switch of the manually reset type shall be provided to open the control circuit in the event
of breakage or slackening of any chain.

AS 1735.3—2002 74
SECT ION 31 TERM IN A L STOPP I NG

DEV I CES
31.1 GENERAL
Limit switches of the mechanically operated type shall comply with the Clause 31.1 of
AS 1735.2.
31.2 NORMAL (SLOWING DOWN AND STOPPING) LIMIT SWITCHES OR

DEVICES
31.2.1 General
Normal limits shall comply with Clause 31.2.1 of AS 1735.2 and shall continue to function
until the ram is fully extended against its stop, or the car is resting on the fully compressed
buffer.
31.2.2 Location
Location of the normal limits shall comply with the requirements of Clauses 31.2.2 and
31.2.4 of AS 1735.2 (for traction drive machines).
31.3 TOP OVERTRAVEL LIMIT SWITCHES

31.3.1 Operation
Top overtravel limit switches, where required under Clause 30.2, shall comply with the
Clause 31.1 and the following:
(a) Be located in the liftwell.
(b) Be operated by a metal cam on the car.
(c) Not control the same controller switches or contactors as the normal limit switches,
unless two or more separate and independent controller switches or contactors are
provided, two of which shall be closed to complete the circuit of the pump motor and
of any upvalve solenoid. The control circuit shall be designed and installed so that a
single earth fault or short-circuit may prevent either one of, but not both, the normal
stopping limits and top overtravel limit switch circuits from stopping the pump motor.
31.3.2 Setting
The setting of top overtravel limit switches shall comply with the following:
(a) The switch shall not function with the normal operation of the lift.
(b) The switch shall open before the lift car has travelled beyond the top landing, by a
distance not more than one-third of the available top overtravel provided in
Clause 8.1.3.
(c) The switch shall be designed and installed so that it will remain open when the ram is
fully extended or the car is against its external stop.
(d) Where top overtravel limit switches are provided with adjustable mountings, they
shall be pinned in position after final adjustment of position has been made.

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31.4 ANTI-CREEP LEVELLING DEVICE

Each electrohydraulic lift shall be provided with an anti-creep levelling device complying
with the following requirements, unless a pawl device complying with Clause 9.5, is
provided:
(a) It shall prevent the car from sinking more than 150 mm below the landing,
irrespective of whether the landing door is open or closed.
(b) It shall comply with the relevant requirements of Clause 29.4 of AS 1735.2.
(c) Where the operation depends on the availability of electric power, and to this end the
circuit-breaker shall be kept in the closed position at all times except during
maintenance, repairs, inspection or an emergency.
(d) The electrical protective devices required by Section 30 shall not, as far as
practicable, cause power to be removed from the anti-creep device, provided that the
following switches shall cause power to be removed from the anti-creep device:
(i) Emergency stop button or switch in car.
(ii) Stop switch on top of car.
(iii) Pit stop switch.
(e) Where ‘C’ class loading is applied to a lift in accordance with Section 22 of this
Standard, the lift shall be capable of relevelling under 150% of rated load.
31.5 FLYING COUNTERWEIGHT BOTTOM OVERTRAVEL LIMIT SWITCH

A flying counterweight overtravel bottom limit switch shall be provided in accordance with
Clause 20.3.

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SECT ION 32 I ND I CATO RS, ANNUNCI A TORS,

A L ARMS, TEL EPHON ES AND THE L I K E
Indicators, annunciators, alarms, telephones and similar shall comply with the requirements
of Section 32 of AS 1735.2. For communication with the lift car, they shall comply with the
requirements of Clause 5.3 of this Standard.

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SECT ION 33 CAR AND COUNTERWEI G HT

SAFETY GEA R
33.1 GENERAL
Car and counterweight safety gear shall comply with the relevant requirements of
Section 33 of AS 1735.2, provided that—
(a) safety gear shall not be installed on the car of a direct-acting electrohydraulic lift; and
(b) broken rope operation of safety gear shall only apply to lifts provided with flow
restriction valves.
33.2 TRIPPING OF TYPE ‘A’ SAFETY GEAR BY SAFETY ROPE

Safety ropes shall be provided in accordance with Table 33.1. The rope shall be tensioned
by gravity or by at least one guided compression spring.
During the engagement of the safety gear, the safety rope and its attachments shall remain
intact, even in the case of a braking distance greater than normal.
The breakage or slackening of the safety rope shall cause the machine to stop by means of a
switch, which shall open a control circuit.
Pulleys used for carrying the safety rope shall be mounted independently of any shaft or
pulley assembly that carries the suspension ropes.
TABLE 33.1
GOVERNOR AND SAFETY ROPES
Full load Rope diameter Sheave rope Factor of

Safety gear
downward speed (mm) ratio safety
Other than
(m/s) (min.) (min.) Instantaneous (min.)
instantaneous
≤ 0.65 6 25:1 8
> 0.65 6 25:1 — 8

AS 1735.3—2002 78
SECT ION 34 SPEED GOVERNORS

Speed governors shall comply with the relevant requirements of Section 34 of AS 1735.2,
under the following conditions:
(a) For safety gears on suspended cars and for Types B, C, and D safety gears on roped
counterweights, Column 1 of Table 34.2 of AS 1735.2 shall be read as the full-load
downward speed of the car and Columns 2 and 3 shall be read as shown, but to a
maximum of 1.5 m/s.
(b) For safety gears on counterweights where a governor is used, the governor shall be
provided with a switch, which shall open the control circuit before or at the time the
governor grips the governor rope. The setting of the switch and of the speed of
mechanical trip shall be such as will prevent operation of the switch or mechanical
tripping (or striking of flyweights) when the fully loaded car is travelling downwards.
(c) Clause 34.6 of AS 1735.2 need not be complied with if the following conditions
apply:
(i) The safety gear is type ‘A’ or ‘B’.
(ii) The tension sheave of the governor rope is provided with a switch that opens
the control circuit in the event of the lack of tension on the governor rope.
(iii) The sheave of the governor has a parallel undercut groove. Such undercut
groove width is not less than 75% of rope diameter or more than 80% of the
rope diameter.
Alternatively, if the sheave of the governor has a vee groove and, in such case,
the pull-through force shall be checked annually to ensure compliance with
Item (v) below.
(iv) The minimum rope wrap around the sheave is not less than 160°.
(v) The pull-through force of the rope in the governor sheave groove is at least
three times that required to operate the safety gear tripping lever or release
clamp, or both.
(d) Where broken rope safety gear is fitted in conjunction with a flow restriction valve,
the travel limit of 5.5 m and a governor, as specified by Clause 34.1 of AS 1735.2,
need not be provided.
(e) Governor ropes shall be provided in accordance with Table 33.1.

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SECT ION 35 SAFETY D E V ICE SE L E CT IO N

The safety requirements for indirect and direct-acting lifts shall be selected in accordance
with Table 35(A) or Table 35(B). At least one item shall be selected from each Section, to
satisfy the minimum necessary safety requirements for indirect-acting electrohydraulic lifts.
TABLE 35(A)
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIRECT-ACTING (SUSPENDED)
ELECTROHYDRAULIC LIFTS
Conditions to protect against Item Reference

Section 1 Free fall of the car (a) Safety gear governor operated Section 33
Select Item— (b) Safety gear (Type A and B) Clause 34(d)
(a, b, c or d) broken rope operated
(c) Safety gear (Type A) safety Clause 33.2
rope operated
(d) Safety gear inertia operated Clause 33.8.1 of
AS 1735.2
Section 2 Car descent at (a) Flow restriction valve (pipe Clause 7.5.5
excess speed rupture)
Select Item— (b) Safety gear governor operated Section 33
(a or b)
Section 3 Creeping down of (a) Door lock or redundant valve Clause 7.5.4
the car or ram Low pressure device Clause 7.5.7
Levelling anti-creep device Clause 30.3
Select Item— (b) Door lock or redundant valve Clause 7.5.4
(a or b) Low pressure device Clause 7.5.7
Pawl device Clause 9.5
TABLE 35(B)
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECT-
ACTING ELECTROHYDRAULIC LIFTS
Item (see Note) Reference

Door lock or redundant valve Clause 7.5.4
Flow restriction valve Clause 7.5.5
(Pipe rupture valve)
Levelling anti-creep device Clause 30.3
NOTE: All items shall be supplied.

AS 1735.3—2002 80
APPENDIX A
NOTATION
(Normative)
Symbols used in Section 7 of this Standard, together with their explanations, are given
below.
An = cross-sectional area of the material of the ram to be calculated (mm2)
(n = 1, 2, 3)
cm = reeving ratio
Dm = outside diameter of the biggest ram of a telescopic ram and cylinder (mm)
D mi = inner diameter of the biggest ram of telescopic ram and cylinder (mm)
2 2
E = modulus of elasticity (N/mm ) (for steel: E = 2.1 × 105 N/mm )
eo = Additional wall thickness (mm)
Fs = actual buckling force applied (N)
2
gn = Standard acceleration of free fall (m/s )
ie = Equivalent radius of gyration of a telescopic ram and cylinder (mm)
in = Radius of gyration of the ram to be calculated (mm) (n = 1, 2, 3)
Jn = Second moment of area of the ram to be calculated (mm4 ) (n = 1, 2, 3)
l = Maximum length of rams subject to buckling (mm)
M = mass supported by the ram including half of the ram mass (kg)
P3 = sum of the mass of the empty car and the mass of the portion of the travelling
cables suspended from the car (kg)
Pr = mass of the ram to be calculated (kg)
P rh = mass of the ram head equipment, if any (kg)
P rt = mass of the rams acting on the ram to be calculated (in the case of telescopic
rams and cylinder) (kg)
p = full-load pressure (MPa) = static pressure exerted in the system while the lift
car with rated load being at rest at the highest landing level. (For C Class
loading, use 1.5 times the rated load.)
NOTE: For stored energy pumping systems, see Clause 7.8.
Q = rated load (mass) displayed in the car (kg)
Rm = Tensile strength of material (N/mm2 )
Rp0.2 = Proof stress (non-proportional elongation) (N/mm 2 )
l
λe = = equivalent slenderness ratio of a telescopic ram and cylinder
ie
l
λn = = slenderness ratio of the ram to be calculated
in
υ
}
= Factors used to represent approximate values given by experimentally
φ = determined diagrams
1.4 = over-pressure factor
2 = safety factor against buckling

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APPENDIX B
MEDIUM DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (MDPE)
(Normative)
The following minimum thickness for MDPE Type 80 (MRS) shall apply:
(a) Minimum base thickness, where b = 3.24 × 10 −4 D h 1 , shall be as follows:
H
depth from
ground to Caisson outside diameter (mm)
base of
caisson
(metres) 1000 800 710 630 500 450 400
50 72.5 58.0 51.5 45.7 36.3 32.7 29.0
40 64.9 51.9 46.1 40.9 32.5 29.2 26.0
30 56.2 45.0 39.9 35.4 28.1 25.3 22.5
20 45.9 36.7 32.6 28.9 23.0 20.7 18.4
10 32.5 26.0 23.1 20.5 16.3 14.6 13.0
0.014 h R
(b) Minimum wall thickness, where < 11400, shall be as follows:
t
H
depth from
ground to Caisson outside diameter (mm)
base of
caisson
(metres) 1000 800 710 630 500 450 400
50 29.7 23.8 21.1 18.8 14.9 13.4 11.9
40 24.0 19.2 17.0 15.1 12.0 10.0 10.0
30 18.1 14.5 12.9 11.4 10.0 10.0 10.0
20 12.1 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
10 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
where
h = base distance of caisson below ground level outside the building (millimetres)
t = wall thickness, in millimetres
b = base thickness, in millimetres
D = outside diameter, in millimetres
R = mean radius, in millimetres

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AS 1735.

Lifts, escalators and moving walks

Part 3: Passenger and goods lifts—

The following are represented on Committee ME-004:

Keeping Standards up-to-date

This Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR 02350.

Lifts, escalators and moving walks

Part 3: Passenger and goods lifts—

Originated as part of AS CA3—1935.

SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL

SECTION 2 SPEED ..............................................................................................................8

SECTION 3 PRESSURE TEST AFTER ERECTION ...........................................................9

SECTION 4 BEAMS, SUPPORTS, AND FOUNDATIONS FOR CYLINDERS,

SECTION 5 MACHINERY LOCATIONS

SECTION 6 ACCESS TO OVERHEAD SHEAVES...........................................................15

SECTION 7 HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

SECTION 8 CLEARANCES FOR CARS AND COUNTERWEIGHTS

SECTION 9 BUFFERS AND HOLDING DEVICES

SECTION 11 LIFTWELL ENCLOSURES ...........................................................................51

SECTION 12 LANDING DOORS

SECTION 13 LOCKING OF LANDING DOORS

SECTION 14 DOOR LOCKS................................................................................................55

SECTION 15 CLEARANCES IN LIFTWELLS AND ENCLOSURES ................................56

SECTION 16 PIPING, OR SIMILAR, IN LIFTWELLS OR MACHINE ROOMS ...............57

SECTION 17 SUSPENSION MEANS

SECTION 18 ROPE ATTACHMENTS AND FITTINGS .....................................................60

SECTION 19 SHEAVES AND PULLEYS ...........................................................................61

SECTION 20 COUNTERWEIGHTS AND FLYING COUNTERWEIGHTS

SECTION 21 GUIDES FOR LIFT CARS AND COUNTERWEIGHTS ...............................64

SECTION 22 RATED CAR CAPACITY AND CLASSES OF LOADING...........................64

SECTION 23 CAR CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 24 CAR DOORS ..................................................................................................66

SECTION 25 POWER OPERATION OF CAR AND LANDING DOORS...........................67

SECTION 26 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

SECTION 27 EARTHING ....................................................................................................69

SECTION 28 PRECAUTIONS IN WIRING .........................................................................70

SECTION 29 OPERATING DEVICES AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT

SECTION 30 ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE DEVICES

SECTION 31 TERMINAL STOPPING DEVICES

SECTION 32 INDICATORS, ANNUNCIATORS, ALARMS, TELEPHONES

SECTION 33 CAR AND COUNTERWEIGHT SAFETY GEAR

SECTION 34 SPEED GOVERNORS....................................................................................78

SECTION 35 SAFETY DEVICE SELECTION ....................................................................79

Part 3: Passenger and goods lifts—Electrohydraulic

SECT ION 1 SCOPE AND GENERA L

1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

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SECT ION 2 SPEED

Maximum speed in downward direction

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SECT ION 3 PRESSURE TEST AFTE R

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SECT ION 4 BEAMS, SUPPORTS, AND

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SECT ION 5 MACH I NE R Y LOCAT I O NS

5.2 MACHINE ROOM LOCATION RELATIVE TO LIFTWELL

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5.4 LIFT MOVEMENT OBSERVATION