Servicing & Maintenance

Fujitechnilifts (a South African elevator engineering and lift solutions company with over 30 years of experience) provides full servicing and maintenance support as part of their offerings for lifts and escalators nationwide.

 Preventive & Routine Maintenance

Regular servicing is essential to keep your Fujitechnilift safe, reliable, and compliant with industry standards:

Typical preventive maintenance features:

• Scheduled inspections of mechanical and electrical components.

• Lubrication and adjustment of moving parts (like hoist ropes, doors, rails, and sheaves).

• Safety system tests (brakes, emergency stops, safety circuits).

• Checking tension and wear on critical parts such as suspension ropes.

• Ensuring smooth operation of doors and control panels.

• Cleaning pits, machine rooms, and key components to prevent dust-related failures. fujielevatorsaustralia.com.au

👉 Benefits: Reduces breakdowns, extends equipment life, enhances passenger safety, and lowers long-term costs.

2. Typical Maintenance Schedule

While the specific service frequency may vary by lift type and usage, general industry practices suggest:

• High-traffic lifts: Monthly inspections and servicing.

• Moderate-use or residential lifts: Quarterly maintenance.

• Preventive focus: Frequent checks catch wear before failures occur. Hin Chong+1

Your exact schedule should be outlined in a maintenance contract.

3. What a Good Maintenance Program Includes

Mechanical Checks

• Hoist machine and motor condition.

• Gear and brake wear.

• Proper lubrication of bearings and rollers.

• Alignment and condition of guide rails.

• Door operation and safety interlocks.

Electrical & Control Systems

• Controller diagnostics and adjustments.

• Wiring and connection checks.

• Software (if applicable) updates and optimization.

• Safety circuit inspections for reliability.

Safety Systems

• Emergency stop and alarm systems testing.

• Functionality test of buffer systems.

• Inspection of overload and overspeed devices.

Housekeeping

• Cleaning pits and machine rooms.

• Clearing debris from guide rails and entrances.

All of the above help prevent failures, improve ride quality, and maintain code compliance.

4. Maintenance Contracts & Support

When you enroll in a Fujitechnilifts maintenance program, it typically includes:

Preventive Maintenance Contract

• Scheduled site visits and inspections.

• Standard servicing and wear-part replacement as per plan.

Comprehensive Maintenance

• Often includes labor and spare parts (terms depend on agreement detail).

• Emergency response and on-call technicians available.

Emergency Breakdown Support

• Around-the-clock support to respond to faults or urgent issues.

• Technicians can be dispatched to site in the event of malfunction.

5. Best Practice Tips for Lift Owners

To get the most out of your Fujitechnilift service plan:

🔹 Sign a clear maintenance contract with defined intervals and included services.
🔹 Document all servicing visits and findings.
🔹 Ensure genuine parts and trained technicians are used for repairs and replacements.
🔹 Monitor performance trends and log unusual behavior (noises, delays, door problems).
🔹 Perform simple daily checks (doors clear, no obstructions) to support safety.