BRITISH STANDARD BS 5655-14:

1995

Lifts and service lifts

Part 14: Specification for hand-powered
service lifts and platform hoists

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Committees responsible for this

British Standard

The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical

Committee MHE/4, Lifts, hoists and escalators, upon which the following
bodies were represented:

Associated Offices Technical Committee

Association of District Councils
British Broadcasting Corporation
British Lift Association
British Railways Board
British Retail Consortium
British Telecommunications plc
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
Department of the Environment
Department of Trade and Industry (Standards Policy Unit)
Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications and Plumbing Union
Engineer Surveyors Section of the MSF
Health and Safety Executive
Independent Engineering Insurers Committee
Institution of Electrical Engineers
Institution of Environmental Health Officers
Institution of Incorporated Executive Engineers
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Institution of Plant Engineers
Lloyds Register of Shipping
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London Underground Ltd.

National Association of Lift Makers
Post Office
Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the Engineering
Sector Board, was published
under the authority of the
Standards Board and comes
into effect on
15 December 1995
Amendments issued since publication

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The following BSI references

relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference MHE/4
Draft for comment 94/707050 DC

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Contents

Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
Foreword ii
Section 1. General
1.1 Scope 1
1.2 Informative references 1
1.3 Definitions 1
Section 2. Hand-powered service lifts
2.1 Well construction 2
2.2 Well enclosure 2
2.3 Guides and fixings 2
2.4 Buffers 3
2.5 Lift car 3
2.6 Landing entrance and locking devices 3
2.7 Lift here indication 4
2.8 Lift machine 4
2.9 Top clearances 4
2.10 Suspension 5
2.11 Counterweight 5
2.12 Safety gear 5
Section 3. Hand-powered platform hoists
3.1 Well construction 6
3.2 Well enclosure 6
3.3 Guides and fixings 6
3.4 Buffers 6
3.5 Platform 6
3.6 Winch 7
3.7 Overtravel 7
3.8 Suspension 7
3.9 Counterweight 7
3.10 Safety gear 7
Figure 1 Unlocking triangle 4
Table 1 Maximum lift car floor area and rated load 3
List of references Inside back cover
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Foreword

This Part of BS 5655 has been prepared by Technical Committee MHE/4, Lifts,
hoists and escalators. It is the fourteenth Part of a British Standard relating to
lifts and service lifts. This Part of BS 5655 supersedes section 6 of
BS 2655-1:1970 and section 4 of BS 2655-6:1970 which are rendered obsolescent.
Additionally, this Part of BS 5655 includes requirements for hand-powered
platform hoists, the demand for which has increased since the introduction of the
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 [1]. All of the obsolescent Parts of
BS 2655 are retained for reference purposes and to enable existing lift
installations to be maintained.
BS 5655 comprises the following Parts.
Part 1: Safety rules for the construction and installation of electric lifts.
(implementing EN 81-1, together with PD 6500 Explanatory supplement to
BS 5655-1);
Part 2: Safety rules for the construction and installation of hydraulic lifts
(implementing EN 81-2);
Part 3: Specification for electric service lifts;
Part 4: (Reserved for future publication);
Part 5: Specification for dimensions of standard lift arrangements.
(implementing ISO 4190-1 and ISO 4190-2);
Part 6: Code of practice for selection and installation;
Part 7: Specification for manual control devices, indicators and additional
fittings. (implementing ISO 4190/5);
Part 8: Specification for eyebolts for lift suspension;
Part 9: Specification for guide rails. (implementing ISO 7465);
Part 10: Specification for the testing and inspection of electric and hydraulic
lifts;
Part 11: Recommendations for the installation of new, and the modernization
of, electric lifts in existing buildings;
Part 12: Recommendations for the installation of new, and the modernization
of, hydraulic lifts in existing buildings;
Part 13: Code of practice for vandal resistant lifts;
Part 14: Specification for hand-powered service lifts and platform hoists.
Further Parts are anticipated.
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from those appearing in the definition of a service lift given in BS 5655-1. This
reflects a difference in national practice between the UK and other European
countries, but not any significant difference in safety standards.
In order to assist the introduction of this British Standard all new and
replacement hand-powered service lifts tendered for before 1996 may conform to
the requirements of this standard or those of the earlier standards
BS 2655-1:1970 and BS 2655-6:1970.
In the preparation of this standard it has been assumed that all components are
correctly designed, of sound mechanical and electrical construction, made of
materials with adequate strength and of suitable quality, and free from defects.
In common with passenger carrying lifts, it is important that service lifts should
be tested and examined after installation and subsequently examined and
serviced at regular intervals. Service lifts should conform to BS 5655-10 where
applicable. It is recommended that each service lift installation should be insured
by its owners.

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Reference should be made to the provisions for safe working recommended in

BS 7255 Code of practice for safe working on lifts, which is recommended to all
those who have duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, 1974 and
other health and safety legislation.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to iv,
pages 1 to 8, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on
the inside front cover.

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Section 1. General

1.1 Scope 1.3.5

hand-powered service lifts
This Part of BS 5655 specifies requirements for the
design, construction and installation of hand-powered permanent lifting equipment
hand-powered service lifts and platform hoists designed and used exclusively for the carrying of
which are designed for a maximum rated load goods serving defined levels. It consists of a lift car,
of 250 kg. Such lifts are not suitable for carrying the interior of which is inaccessible to persons on
passengers. account of its dimensions and means of
construction, running between vertical rigid guides
This standard also specifies the minimum safety
or rigid guides whose inclination from the vertical is
provisions relating to the operation and
less than 15
maintenance of these lifts and hoists.
This standard is applicable to lifts and hoists which 1.3.6
are loaded either at floor level or above floor level lift car
and that are suspended by either steel-wire ropes a part of the hand-powered service lift which carries
or chains. the load and which is normally of integral
This standard does not apply to builders hoists or construction to avoid the need for a separate sling
similar apparatus. 1.3.7
lift machine
1.2 Informative references a hand-operated mechanism which drives and stops
This Part of BS 5655 refers to other publications the lift car
that provide information or guidance. Editions of 1.3.8

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these publications current at the time of issue of this pit
standard are listed on the inside back cover, but
reference should be made to the latest editions. the part of the well situated below the lowest
landing level served
1.3 Definitions 1.3.9
platform
For the purposes of this Part of BS 5655, the
following definitions apply. a part of the hand-powered platform hoist which
carries the load and which is constructed as a
1.3.1
buffer platform with undercarriage
1.3.10
a resilient stop at the end of the travel which
consists of a means of braking using fluid, springs, rated load
or other similar means the load for which the equipment has been built and
for which normal operation is guaranteed by the
1.3.2
counterweight vendor
1.3.11
a counterbalancing mass attached by suspension
ropes or chains to the lift car/platform well
NOTE This may take the form of a counterbalancing car in an the space in which the lift car/platform and
adjacent well. counterweight travels. This space is bounded by the
1.3.3 bottom of the pit, the walls and the roof of the well
guides 1.3.12
the components which provide guidance for the winch
lift car/platform or the counterweight a hand-operated winding mechanism which drives
1.3.4 and stops the platform
hand-powered platform hoist
hand-powered permanent hoisting equipment
designed and used exclusively for the carrying of
goods serving defined loads. The part of the hoist
designed to carry the load is a flat platform with an
undercarriage enabling the hoist to serve the top
floor, at floor level, through a single or pair of hinged
floor flap(s) or into an enclosure
the platform runs between vertical rigid guides

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Section 2. Hand-powered service lifts

2.1 Well construction 2.2.5 Clearances

2.1.1 The well shall be constructed to accommodate The clearance between the front of the lift car and
the lift car, counterweight (if fitted) and the lift landing sill shall not exceed 25 mm.
machine (unless it is housed separately). 2.2.6 Lift pit
2.1.2 The well shall not contain ducts, pipes, cables 2.2.6.1 The well shall be constructed with a pit
or devices other than those for the hand-powered which may be provided as part of the well enclosure.
service lift. Where a lift pit is provided below ground level it
2.1.3 The well shall not form part of the ventilation shall be of water-proof construction and its design
system of the building. shall take into account any fixings for the lift
2.1.4 Where the hauling rope passes through floors equipment. The floor shall be approximately level
or serving levels etc., fairings shall be provided. and have a smooth finish. Where the lift pit is part
of the well enclosure, access doors shall be provided
2.1.5 The well shall be provided with permanent in the enclosure giving access for cleaning purposes.
electric lighting, allowing it to be lit during repair,
These doors shall be located so that access cannot be
servicing and cleaning. This lighting shall consist of
gained by passing under the counterweight (if
at least one lamp in the machine room and/or the
fitted).
upper part of the well and a lamp in the pit. Where
the distance between lamps exceeds 7 m, 2.2.6.2 Although it is undesirable to have an
intermediate lamp(s) shall be provided. accessible space under a lift pit, where such a space
is unavoidable either of the following is applicable.
2.2 Well enclosure a) The pit floor shall be of sufficient strength to
withstand impact loads imposed by free-falling
2.2.1 Construction
counterweights (if fitted) and loaded lift cars.
2.2.1.1 Well enclosures shall be provided and shall
b) A safety gear shall be provided for the
be continuous on all sides to the top of the lift well. counterweight (if fitted) and lift car.
Well enclosures shall be imperforate except for the
provision of doors and necessary access panels. 2.2.7 Machine room
2.2.1.2 All landing entrances shall be fitted with 2.2.7.1 It is usual to accommodate the lift machine
doors or shutters. with its ancillary equipment within the well, but
where it is separate from the well it shall be
2.2.2 Strength
provided with a machine room with a clear height of
2.2.2.1 Well enclosures shall be of sufficient at least 1.2 m. The machine room shall have a safe
strength to support the landing doors and operating and convenient means of access, be soundly
mechanism in true alignment. constructed, weather-proof, dry and provided with
2.2.2.2 The well structure shall be capable of adequate ventilation. It shall provide safe access to
supporting the loads that will be imposed by the lift all parts of the equipment.
machine, guides, buffers, etc. 2.2.7.2 A permanent notice reading Lift machinery.
2.2.2.3 The well enclosure, including Unauthorized access prohibited. Doors to be kept
doors/shutters, shall be capable of withstanding a locked shall be displayed on the outside of the
horizontal force of 300 N applied at any point machine room door. The characters shall be not less
without undergoing elastic deformation of more than 13 mm high.
than 25 mm.
2.2.3 Fire resistance
2.3 Guides and fixings
NOTE Where there is a statutory requirement for fire 2.3.1 Car and counterweight (if fitted) guides shall
resistance of well enclosures, the current issue of the Building be rigid and made of steel or straight grained
Regulations [2] should be considered. seasoned wood which is free from knots, shakes or
The degree of fire resistance of the doors of other imperfections. All joints in the guides shall be
entrances giving access to the well smooth, flush and parallel.
(automatically and manually closed) shall be at 2.3.2 The guides shall be securely fastened and of
least half that required for the well enclosure such strength and fixing spacing that they will not
(see note). suffer permanent deformation under normal
2..2.4 Well inner surface working conditions.
The inner surface of the well enclosure facing any The guides shall be of such a length that the guide
lift car entrance shall form a smooth continuous shoes cannot come out of the guides.
flush surface without projections or recesses.

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2.3.3 Where safety gears are provided, the guides 2.5.7 The rated load of the lift in kilograms shall be
shall withstand the application of the safety gear, prominently displayed on a notice either in the lift
under rated load conditions, without permanent car or at each landing entrance. The lift
deformation. identification number shall also be included on this
notice.
2.4 Buffers The minimum height of the characters used for the
2.4.1 Buffers shall be installed under all cars and notice shall be:
counterweights (if fitted). a) 10 mm for upper case letters and numbers;
2.4.2 The car and counterweight (if fitted) buffers b) 7 mm for lower case letters.
shall be positioned to give a maximum car runby
of 25 mm. 2.6 Landing entrance and locking
devices
2.5 Lift car
2.6.1 There shall be no entrance in the well
2.5.1 Lift cars shall be of rigid construction and enclosure that permits access into the lift car by
totally enclosed except for service openings. passing under the counterweight (if fitted).
2.5.2 One pair of renewable guide shoes shall be 2.6.2 Doors/shutters and their frames shall be
fitted, to the lift car, for each guide rail. constructed such that they will not become
2.5.3 Any removable shelves shall be so retained deformed during normal operation.
that they cannot be displaced by movement of the 2.6.3 Where a hand-powered service lift has a
lift car. landing door shutter opening in excess of 1.20 m in
2.5.4 Lift cars constructed with openings on height, a mechanical lock shall be provided. The lock
opposite or adjacent sides shall be provided with shall lock the lift car in position within the releasing
protection to prevent goods projecting outside the zone and prevent the lift car from moving away from
car. the landing until the landing doors/shutters are
NOTE 1 Where gates are used they may have pickets spaced at closed. The lock shall engage the door shutters when
a maximum of 130 mm centres. they are closed and the lift has moved from the
NOTE 2 Lift cars with openings in the front only, need not be landing level. The lock shall be released only by the
provided with car entrance protection.
lift car being within the landing zone.
2.5.5 The lift car floor area shall be proportional to
2.6.4 Doors/shutters, with their locks, in the locked
rated load as shown in Table 1. The lift car floor area
position shall resist a force of 300 N applied at right
shall not exceed 1.25 m2 and the rated load shall not
angles to the panel at any point on either face, being
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exceed 250 kg.

evenly distributed over an area of 5 cm2 in round or
Table 1 Maximum lift car floor area and square section, such that
rated load
a) there is no permanent deformation;
Maximum car floor area Rated load b) there is no elastic deformation greater
m2 kg
than 15 mm;
0.15 10 c) they operate satisfactorily after such a test.
0.30 25
2.6.5 Each of the landing doors/shutters shall be
0.50 50 capable of being unlocked from the outside with the
0.75 100 aid of a lock release key which will fit the unlocking
1.00 200 triangle shown in Figure 1.
1.25 250 Written instructions shall be provided, detailing the
NOTE 1 For a given rated load, lift car floor areas up to the
essential precautions to be taken to prevent
related maximum car floor area may be selected accidents which could result from an unlocking not
NOTE 2 Intermediate values for maximum lift car floor area being followed by effective re-locking.
shall be obtained by linear interpolation.
The lock release key shall have a label attached
2.5.6 The internal width, internal depth and detailing the essential precautions to be taken to
overall internal height of the lift car shall not prevent accidents which could result from an
exceed 1.40 m. unlocking not being followed by effective re-locking.
NOTE 1 It is recommended that the lift car is After an emergency unlocking, the locking device
compartmentalized to discourage the entry of persons. shall not be able to remain in the unlocked position
NOTE 2 These dimensions follow those currently used in the with the landing door closed and with the car
United Kingdom. They are at variance with those specified for
service lifts in BS 5655-1:1986 and ISO 4190-3:1982.
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In the case of landing doors driven by the car door, 2.8.3 A lift machine shall incorporate a
a device (either weights or springs) shall ensure the self-sustaining device which will operate
automatic closing of the landing door if this door automatically, in either direction of motion of the
becomes open, for whatever reason, when the car is car, after release of the hauling rope, and be capable
outside the unlocking zone. of stopping and holding the car under 125 % load
conditions.
2.7 Lift here indication 2.8.4 The hauling rope shall be at least 20 mm in
Where a hand-powered service lift serves more than diameter and shall be situated outside the landing
two levels a lift here indication shall be provided doors. This rope shall be spliced in such a way that
at each level. increase in its diameter is minimal.

2.8 Lift machine 2.9 Top clearances

2.8.1 The design of the lift machine shall be such 2.9.1 There shall be a top clearance of not less
that the maximum manual force required to operate than 50 mm:
the lift in the upward direction, with the rated load, a) above the lift car when the counterweight (if
does not exceed 150 N. fitted) is resting on its buffers; and
2.8.2 When a sheave is provided with a traction V b) above the counterweight (if fitted) when the lift
groove the angle of the groove shall be between 35 car is resting on its buffers.
and 40 and the design of the sheave shall ensure 2.9.2 In addition to the top clearance requirement
traction at all times. of 2.9.1 the top car or counterweight (if fitted)
clearance shall be such that any part of the

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anchorage shall be not less than 50 mm from the
contact between the suspension rope and the sheave
or drum measured at the two extremes of travel.

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2.10 Suspension 2.10.6 The ends of the ropes shall be attached

independently to the lift car, counterweight
2.10.1 The size and number of suspension ropes
(if fitted) or suspension points by one of the
shall ensure the necessary traction to hold the lift
following methods:
car under 125 % load conditions.
a) metal or resin filled sockets; or
Winding-drum ends of suspension ropes shall be
secured by a clamp or splice and when the lift car or b) self-tightening wedge type sockets; or
counterweight (where fitted) is resting on the buffer c) heart-shaped thimbles with at least three rope
at least one complete turn shall be left round the grips; or
winding-drum. d) ferrule-secured eyes; or
2.10.2 The factor of safety of suspension ropes or e) eye-splice over a heart-shaped thimble.
chains shall be not less than 8 when calculated from
2.10.7 Steel-wire suspension ropes shall have a
the following expression:
Fnk minimum diameter of 6 mm.
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W
where 2.11 Counterweight
NOTE These requirements do not apply to the
F is the minimum breaking load of rope or counterbalancing car referred to in 1.3.2.
chain (as given by the rope or chain 2.11.1 Counterweights (if fitted) shall be made of
supplier); metal.
n is the number of separate suspension ropes 2.11.2 Those counterweights consisting of sections
or chains; without frames shall have not less than two
k is the reeving factor, i.e.: suspension rods extending through the
1 for 1 : 1 roping; counterweight. The nuts on the suspension rods
2 for 2 : 1 roping; shall be retained by split pins.
3 for 3 : 1 roping. 2.11.3 Guide shoes shall be provided.
W is the maximum static load imposed on the
lift car ropes or chains with the lift car and 2.12 Safety gear
its rated load at any position in the lift well. Where the lift car travel exceeds 4.5 m, a safety gear
shall be fitted.
2.10.3 Where connecting links are used for
termination, they shall have a breaking load at least Safety gear (where fitted) shall be of the
equal to that of the chain to which they are attached. instantaneous type operated as a result of the
breaking or slackening of the rope or chain or by
2.10.4 Where two or more suspension ropes or tripping by a safety rope, i.e. not operated by an
chains are used, means of equalizing tension shall overspeed governor.
be provided.
Where the lift car travel exceeds 12 m, lift machines
2.10.5 The ratio between the pitch diameter of having hand-operated brakes shall be fitted with an
sheaves, pulleys or drums and the nominal diameter automatic speed brake.
of the suspension ropes shall be at least 20,
regardless of the number of strands.

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Section 3. Hand-powered platform hoists

3.1 Well construction 3.2.4.2 Although it is undesirable to have an

accessible space under a lift pit, where such a space
The well shall be constructed to accommodate the
is unavoidable either of the following is applicable.
platform and the counterweight (if fitted).
a) The pit floor shall be of sufficient strength to
3.2 Well enclosure withstand impact loads imposed by free-falling
counterweights (if fitted) and loaded platforms.
3.2.1 Construction
b) A safety gear shall be provided for the
3.2.1.1 Well enclosures shall be provided and shall counterweight (if fitted) and platform.
be continuous on all sides from the lower floor
served to the underside of the upper floor level 3.3 Guides and fixings
served.
3.3.1 Car and counterweight (if fitted) guides shall
3.2.1.2 If perforated materials are used in the be rigid and made of steel or straight grained
construction of the well enclosure, the size of seasoned wood which is free from knots, shakes or
perforations shall not exceed 25 mm. other imperfections. All joints in the guides shall be
3.2.1.3 Where access to the platform at the upper smooth, flush and parallel.
level is not by use of flap(s), an enclosure shall be 3.3.2 The guides shall be securely fastened and of
provided. such strength and fixing spacing that they will not
3.2.1.4 Where access doors are provided in the well suffer permanent deformation under normal
enclosure they shall have a maximum height working conditions.
of 1.2 m. The guides shall be of such a length that the guide
3.2.2 Strength shoes cannot come out of the guides.
3.2.2.1 Well enclosures shall be of sufficient 3.3.3 Where safety gears are provided, the guides
strength to support the landing doors in true shall withstand the application of the safety gear
alignment. under rated load conditions without permanent
3.2.2.2 Where a hinged floor flap(s) is used, it shall deformation.
be of sufficient strength to withstand the likely
forces to which it might be subjected. 3.4 Buffers
3.2.2.3 The well structure shall be capable of Unless provisions are made within the winch to
supporting the loads that will be imposed by the prevent the landing of the platform, buffers shall be
winch, guides, buffers, etc. installed under all platforms and counterweights (if
3.2.2.4 The well enclosure shall be capable of fitted).
withstanding a horizontal force of 300 N applied at
any point without undergoing elastic deformation of
3.5 Platform
more than 25 mm. 3.5.1 The platform shall be of rigid construction.
3.2.3 Fire resistance 3.5.2 One pair of renewable guide shoes or rollers
NOTE Where there is a statutory requirement for fire shall be fitted to the lift car for each guide rail.
resistance of well enclosures, the current issue of the Building 3.5.3 The platform floor area shall not
Regulations [1] should be consulted.
exceed 1.25 m2 and the rated load shall not
The degree of fire resistance of the doors of exceed 250 kg.
entrances giving access to the well (automatically
3.5.4 The rated load of the hoist in kilograms shall
and manually closed) shall be at least half that
be prominently displayed on a notice either on the
required for the well enclosure (see note).
platform or at each loading entrance. The hoist
3.2.4 Lift pit identification number shall also be included on this
3.2.4.1 The well should be constructed with a pit notice.
which may be provided as part of the well enclosure. The minimum height of the characters used for the
Where a lift pit is provided below ground level it notice shall be:
shall be of water-proof construction and its design a) 10 mm for upper case letters and numbers;
shall take into account any fixings for the hoist
equipment. The floor shall be approximately level b) 7 mm for lower case letters.
and have a smooth finish. Where the lift pit is part 3.5.5 The platform shall be provided with means to
of the well enclosure, access doors shall be provided prevent unstable loads falling from the platform.
in the enclosure giving access for cleaning purposes.

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3.6 Winch 3.8.3 Where connecting links are used for

termination, they shall have a braking load at least
3.6.1 The design of the winch shall be such that the
equal to that of the chain to which they are
maximum manual force required to operate the lift
attached.
in the upward direction with the rated load does not
exceed 150 N. 3.8.4 Where two or more suspension ropes or
chains are used, means of equalizing tension shall
3.6.2 When a sheave is provided with a traction V be provided.
groove the angle of the groove shall be between 35
and 40 and the design of the sheave shall ensure 3.8.5 The ratio between the pitch diameter of
traction at all times. sheaves, pulleys or drums and the nominal
diameter of the suspension ropes shall be at
3.6.3 The winch shall incorporate a self-sustaining
least 20, regardless of the number of strands.
device which will operate automatically, in either
direction of motion of the platform, after release of 3.8.6 The ends of the ropes shall be attached
the operating mechanism, and be capable of independently to the platform counterweight
stopping and holding the platform under 125 % load (if fitted) or suspension points by one of the
conditions. following methods:
a) metal or resin filled sockets; or
3.7 Overtravel b) self tightening wedge type sockets; or
Permanent stops shall be provided to stop the c) heart-shaped thimbles with at least three rope
platform travelling more than 25 mm above the top grips; or
floor. d) ferrule-secured eyes; or
3.8 Suspension e) eye-splice over a heart-shaped thimble.
3.8.7 Steel-wire suspension ropes shall have a
3.8.1 For hand-powered platform hoists with a rated minimum diameter of 6 mm.
load below 200 kg at least one steel-wire suspension
rope or chain shall be used. For hoists with a rated 3.9 Counterweight
load of 200 kg or more, at least two steel-wire
suspension ropes or chains shall be used. 3.9.1 Counterweights (if fitted) shall be made of
Where the anchorage on the winding-drum is used metal.
to hold the platform clear of the pit floor, it shall 3.9.2 Those counterweights consisting of sections
withstand the working tension of the rope or chain. without frames shall have not less than two
suspension rods extending through the
3.8.2 The factor of safety of suspension ropes or
counterweight. The nuts on the suspension rods
chains shall not be less than 8 when calculated from
shall be retained by split pins.
the following expression:
Fnk
----------- 3.9.3 Guide shoes shall be provided.
W
where 3.10 Safety gear
F is the minimum breaking load of rope or Where the platform travel exceeds 4.5 m, a safety
chain; (as given by the rope or chain gear shall be fitted.
supplier) Safety gear (where fitted) shall be of the
instantaneous type operated as a result of the
n is the number of separate suspension
breaking or slackening of the rope or chain or by
ropes or chains;
tripping by a safety rope ie. not operated by an
k is the reeving factor, i.e. overspeed governor.
1 for 1 : 1 roping; Where the platform travel exceeds 12 m, winches
2 for 2 : 1 roping; having hand-operated brakes shall be fitted with an
automatic speed brake.
3 for 3 : 1 roping.
W is the maximum static load imposed on
the platform ropes or chains with the
platform and its rated load at any
position in the well.

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List of references

Informative references

BSI publications
BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, London

BS 5655, Lifts and service lifts.

BS 5655-1:1986, Safety rules for the construction and installation of electric lifts.

ISO publications
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO), Geneva
(All publications are available from BSI sales)

ISO 4190, Passenger lift installations.

ISO 4190-3:1982, Service lifts class V.

Other references
[1] GREAT BRITAIN. Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
[2] GREAT BRITAIN. The Building Regulations 1991. London: HMSO
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