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 2.7 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND TESTS
2.7.1 Scope
Division 110 through 119 of the A17.2 Manual describes various operational tests that are
required to be performed. Some tests are required to be performed annually while others are
required every five years. It should be specifically documented on the inspector's report that
these tests have been performed, plus the dates the tests were made.
2.7.2 Annual Speed Governor Inspection
Division 111 of the A17.2 Manual covers the annual inspection of the governor rope system.
2.7.3 Annual Safety Inspection And Test Of Safeties
Division 112 of the A17.2 Manual covers the annual inspection and test of the car and
counterweight safeties. This is a no load slow speed test of the safety equipment. It is done to
exercise the equipment to assure its proper operation.
2.7.4 Five-Year Inspection And Test Speed Governors And Safeties
Division 113 of the A17.2 Manual covers the five-year inspection and test of the car and
counterweight speed governors and safeties. This is a load-rated speed test of the speed governor
and safety equipment. It is (done to exercise the equipment to assure its proper operation.
2.7.5 Annual Test Of Buffers
Division 114 of the A17.2 Manual covers the annual tests of oil buffers. There is no
requirement to perform a test on spring buffers.
2.7.6 Five-Year Test Of Buffers
Division 115 of the A17.2 Manual covers the five-year tests of oil buffers. This is a rated-load
speed test of the car and counterweight buffers. There is no requirement to perform a test on
spring buffers.
2.7.7 Annual Test of Normal And Final Stopping Devices
Division 116 of the A17.2 Manual covers the annual operational test of normal and final
terminal stopping devices. The limits only receive a functional test during routine inspections.
The annual test requires setting conditions which will require the limits to operate as they would
if conditions warranted.
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