Lifts, your questions answered2.42MBAdvice and ... - Stannah

Maintenance: servicing,breakdown and repairShould I have my liftserviced?Yes, as stated on page 4, you are obliged by TheHealth and Safety at Work Act 1974 to keep your liftin safe working order. In addition, if your lift is in aplace of work then PUWER (Provision and Use of WorkEquipment Regulations 1998) applies too. Regularservicing will assist you to achieve this.How often should Ihave my lift serviced?The frequency of service visits depends on the type oflift you have, the number of floors served and the leveland type of use it is subjected to. When deciding uponmaintenance frequency, you should remember thatservicing is about preventative maintenance, i.e. moreservice visits should result in a more reliable lift andlower running costs in the medium to long term. Yourlift company should advise you on the appropriatevisit profile, based on risk assessment.What does a servicevisit involve?During a service visit, an engineer will check the safetyfeatures on the lift, as well as cleaning, lubricatingand adjusting all components for optimumperformance. A Stannah engineer would thencomplete a service screen on his laptop stating thework carried out and detailing any comments suchas suggested repairs or works of improvement notcovered by the contract. A report should be issuedafter each engineer visit.Will my lift be out ofaction while aninspection or serviceis taking place?Yes. The engineer will need to check many itemswithin the shaft and motor room and so the lift will be‘out of service’ while the engineer is on site.13