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Checklist · QC-LFT-CHK-003
Electrical & Commissioning Checklist
23 checkpoints across 5 sections. After electrical installation; before final commissioning and passenger use
23 Checkpoints
5 Sections
Once per lift during commissioning
Electrical Engineer, QC Inspector

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
A1Main electrical supply to lift machine room
Acceptance: Supply voltage ±10%; three-phase balanced; no neutral shift; earthing resistance ≤ 5 Ω
Cl. 12.1 — Electrical supply per design specification
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Main isolation switch and circuit breaker
Acceptance: Switch rated for motor current; clearly labeled; accessible within 1.0 m; trips at 1.5× rated current
Cl. 12.2 — Safety disconnect required
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Earthing and bonding of electrical equipment
Acceptance: Earthing resistance ≤ 1 Ω per IS 3043; bonding jumpers ≥ 6 mm² copper
Cl. 12.3 — All exposed metal must be earthed
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Power cable sizing and insulation
Acceptance: Cable size per design; voltage drop ≤ 3%; insulation color-coded; sheath intact
Cl. 12.4 — Cable rated for motor load
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A5Conduit and cable tray installation
Acceptance: Conduit clipped every 1.0 m; no sharp bends; bends ≥ 6× cable diameter; adequately supported
Cl. 12.5 — Cable protection required
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. MOTOR AND DRIVE SYSTEM
B1Motor nameplate and specifications
Acceptance: Nameplate visible; capacity in kW matches design; insulation class ≥ F; frame size confirmed
Cl. 13.1 — Motor must match design
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Motor mounting and alignment
Acceptance: Bolts torqued; no vibration; coupling alignment ≤ 0.5 mm runout; sheave/brake assembly secure
Cl. 13.2 — Motor base must be rigid
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Brake system operation and adjustment
Acceptance: Brake engages when power off; holding torque ≥ 1.5× full load; manual release functional; clearance ≤ 0.5 mm
Cl. 13.3 — Brake prevents unintended motion
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4Pulley/sheave condition and alignment
Acceptance: Groove dimensions per design; no corrosion; groove depth tolerance ±1 mm; concentricity ≤ 0.5 mm
Cl. 13.4 — Pulley geometry critical for rope grip
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. CONTROL AND SAFETY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
C1Control panel installation and labeling
Acceptance: Single-line diagram posted; all controls labeled; IP rating ≥ IP44; ventilation adequate
Cl. 14.1 — Control panel must be properly designed
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Call push buttons and landing buttons
Acceptance: Buttons color-coded; up/down clearly marked; momentary contact; return to neutral smoothly
Cl. 14.2 — Buttons must be clearly marked
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Emergency stop and alarm systems
Acceptance: E-stop button accessible from pit and car; alarm button functional; audible alarm ≥ 85 dB; backup power for alarm
Cl. 14.3 — Emergency systems critical for safety
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4Door sensor and limit switches
Acceptance: Sensors installed on all doors; continuity tested; no movement when door sensor triggered
Cl. 14.4 — Sensors prevent operation with open doors
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C5Governor speed switch setting and testing
Acceptance: Trip speed set to 115–120% of rated speed; tested with no-load run; smoothly engaging
Cl. 14.5 — Governor speed limit set per design
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C6Lighting and emergency lighting
Acceptance: Car lighting ≥ 50 lux; pit lighting ≥ 30 lux; emergency light ≥ 10 lux; battery backup functional
Cl. 14.6 — Adequate illumination required
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
A1Main electrical supply to lift machine room
Cl. 12.1 — Electrical supply per design specification (IS 732)
Supply voltage ±10%; three-phase balanced; no neutral shift; earthing resistance ≤ 5 Ω
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Main isolation switch and circuit breaker
Cl. 12.2 — Safety disconnect required (IS 14665)
Switch rated for motor current; clearly labeled; accessible within 1.0 m; trips at 1.5× rated current
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Earthing and bonding of electrical equipment
Cl. 12.3 — All exposed metal must be earthed (IS 732)
Earthing resistance ≤ 1 Ω per IS 3043; bonding jumpers ≥ 6 mm² copper
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Power cable sizing and insulation
Cl. 12.4 — Cable rated for motor load (IS 732)
Cable size per design; voltage drop ≤ 3%; insulation color-coded; sheath intact
OKNCNAHOLD
A5Conduit and cable tray installation
Cl. 12.5 — Cable protection required (IS 732)
Conduit clipped every 1.0 m; no sharp bends; bends ≥ 6× cable diameter; adequately supported
OKNCNAHOLD
B. MOTOR AND DRIVE SYSTEM
B1Motor nameplate and specifications
Cl. 13.1 — Motor must match design (IS 14665)
Nameplate visible; capacity in kW matches design; insulation class ≥ F; frame size confirmed
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Motor mounting and alignment
Cl. 13.2 — Motor base must be rigid (IS 14665)
Bolts torqued; no vibration; coupling alignment ≤ 0.5 mm runout; sheave/brake assembly secure
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Brake system operation and adjustment
Cl. 13.3 — Brake prevents unintended motion (IS 14665)
Brake engages when power off; holding torque ≥ 1.5× full load; manual release functional; clearance ≤ 0.5 mm
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Pulley/sheave condition and alignment
Cl. 13.4 — Pulley geometry critical for rope grip (IS 14665)
Groove dimensions per design; no corrosion; groove depth tolerance ±1 mm; concentricity ≤ 0.5 mm
OKNCNAHOLD
C. CONTROL AND SAFETY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
C1Control panel installation and labeling
Cl. 14.1 — Control panel must be properly designed (IS 14665)
Single-line diagram posted; all controls labeled; IP rating ≥ IP44; ventilation adequate
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Call push buttons and landing buttons
Cl. 14.2 — Buttons must be clearly marked (IS 14665)
Buttons color-coded; up/down clearly marked; momentary contact; return to neutral smoothly
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Emergency stop and alarm systems
Cl. 14.3 — Emergency systems critical for safety (IS 14665)
E-stop button accessible from pit and car; alarm button functional; audible alarm ≥ 85 dB; backup power for alarm
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Door sensor and limit switches
Cl. 14.4 — Sensors prevent operation with open doors (IS 14665)
Sensors installed on all doors; continuity tested; no movement when door sensor triggered
OKNCNAHOLD
C5Governor speed switch setting and testing
Cl. 14.5 — Governor speed limit set per design (IS 14665)
Trip speed set to 115–120% of rated speed; tested with no-load run; smoothly engaging
OKNCNAHOLD
C6Lighting and emergency lighting
Cl. 14.6 — Adequate illumination required (IS 14665)
Car lighting ≥ 50 lux; pit lighting ≥ 30 lux; emergency light ≥ 10 lux; battery backup functional
OKNCNAHOLD
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