High Performance and Hi-Load

Elevators Maintenance Check List

Installation Type Spare Parts
QUANTITY REQUIRED*
High Performance Hi-Load DESCRIPTION ONE OR TWO THREE OR MORE
ELEVATORS ELEVATORS
Rexnord Industries, LLC 5 Drive Sprocket 1 1 of each size
5 4 3
Conveying Equipment Unit 4 Driven Sprocket 1 1 of each size
3
4800 Mitchell Street Drive Chain - P & C Chain 1 1 of each size
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53214 7 Elevator Bucket with Necessary Bolts,
1/10 1/10 of each size
P: 414-643-2805 | F: 414-643-3725 7 Nuts, and Washers
Carrying Chain with Required Number of
1/10 1/10 of each size
Attachments
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Chain Pins Per Pitch of 1/10 chain Per Pitch of 1/10 chain
Preventive Maintenance Check List 6
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8 Chain Pinlocks or Cotters Per Pitch of 1/10 chain Per Pitch of 1/10 chain
1. The buckets should be checked periodically for loose bolts and build-up Step 1. Accurately measure the length of chain and if the chain has elongated 8
Headshaft Sprockets or Segmental Rims
of material. All damaged buckets should either be repaired or replaced to more than shown in Chain Elongation Limit Chart below, proceed to Step 2. 1 on single strand Max. 2 each no.
(Sprocket or Traction) with Bolts, Nuts, &
eliminate material falling into the boot. Step 2. Remove about 5 pins at random and measure the pin O.D. and 1 matched pair Max. 10 of each no.
Washers
2. Check the rubber lip on the inside of the discharge spout of elevator after bushing I.D. Compare these measurements with the dimensions listed in the
approximately three months of operation. Replace if worn. :Chain Component Wear Chart below. Wear rate drastically accelerates when 9 (Min 2/size)
3. Traction wheels and sprockets. the pin or bushing passes this limit. Headshaft Bearings 2
9 1/10 of each size
Check for unusual or excessive wear such as hooking of the sprocket
teeth. Note: Sound judgment must be exercised when projecting additional chain life (Min 2/size)
10 Internal Gravity Take-up Bearing 2
Check and re-torque bolts on replacement segmental rims on both based on current wear measurement (rate). More frequent inspections may be 1/10 of each size
head and foot shafts. required if wear is approaching the limits listed in the Chain Elongation Limit 10 (Min 2/size)
4. Check take-up for bucket clearance with bottom of boot. Remove a two-link Chart. 1 Internal Gravity Take-up Sleeves 2
1/10 of each size
section when required.
5. For safety to personnel and equipment, keep areas around loading and
Caution: Bushing O.D. should be inspected for signs of rapid wear due 11
to sprocket scrubbing or traction wheel slippage. If wear exceeds 0.150 Request spare parts by referencing the complete Rexnord order number found on the Rexnord
discharge points, drive, controls, and safety devices clean and free from 11 2
(3.81mm), exposure of the pin may be imminent and all bushings should nameplate on the elevator.
obstructions.
be checked to see if any have worn through. If wear exceeds 0.150, the 2
6. Inspect the chain Quarterly / during scheduled shutdown.
Inner faces of the bush hole sidebar should be checked for wear. This
bushing outer hard case has been worn sthrough, replace th chain at 12
earliest convenience. If any pins are exposed, the chain should be replaced 12 * Assumption: All elevators are the same. If different, apply above gures to each elevator
is an indication of misalignment.
immediately. 20
Loose or unseated pins are danger signals and could lead to a sudden
and unexpected chain separation (shutdown). Sidebars: Visually inspect all sidebars at pin and bushing holes for fatigue 20 19
Excess material buildup in the chain and attachments could cause cracks; replace all sidebars with fatigue cracks. If more than two cracked
improper seating on sprockets and rough elevator operation. Result 19
accelerated wear.
Round parts in chain; that is, the pins and bushings should be
sidebars are found replace the entire chain at earliest convenience.

1. Attachments 13
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18 Rexnord Linkmaster
inspected for wear. Refer to Chain Component Wear Chart. Visually inspect the bend line of all attachments. Replace any pitches 18
Sprockets should be inspected for alignment and excessive tooth wear.
Worn sprocket teeth (hooking) will cause chain to hang-up and/or back
with cracks.
2. Segmental traction wheels and sprockets. 15
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14
Chain Maintenance Tool
ex, resulting in damage to the chain and buckets. Check for loose or missing segmental rim bolts. Check torque values. If
bolts are missing, replace with proper diameter high strength type. 14
100 Hour (Preliminary) Inspection Check for evidence of axial movement along shaft: check setscrew or 16
retorque fasteners on shaft/hub locking device per service manual. 16 17
Inspect chain for signs of premature wear. Pay particular attention to signs of Check for evidence of unusual or excessive wear and replace sets of
scrubbing on inner sidebars. This is a sign of machinery misalignment which segments as required.
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must be corrected before further operation. If the 1/8 wear indicator has worn away- replace segments.
3. Bearings
2,000 Hour (Minor) Inspection Check head shaft bearings for evidence of wear and regrease per
1. Rexnord heavy duty engineered class chain 11. Corner angle construction (on single leg units)
service manual. 2. Elevator buckets 12. Hinged-type inspection door (optional in
1. Chain inspection. Check foot shaft bearings and sleeves for evidence of wear. If the inner 3. Headshaft traction wheel or sprocket intermediate casing locations)
Check inside block links for unequal wear from traction wheel (or 3/8 thivk ring has worn through the top side - replace.
sprocket). segmental rim on High Performance and Hi- 13. Boot section
4. Gravity Take-up
Check all sidebars and bushing ODs for uneven or deep wear patterns. Check stop blocks; check for free operation of take-up guides; check load types 14. Front and rear access panels
Visually inspect clearance between each set of inner and outer for evidence of wear on guides. If guides have worn and cannot be 4. Roller Bearing Pillow Blocks 15. Double hinge access door with quick acting
sidebars. Excessive clearance suggests pin fracture, inspect pin and adjusted to maintain 1/8 clearance - replace. 5. Steel upper head section latches
replace if fractured. If more than ve fractured pins are found, replace 5. Buckets
the entire chain at earliest convenience. Check for loose or missing bucket bolts (retorque/replace as required).
6. Stub discharge spout with adjustable rubber 16. Flanged bottom for complete bearing on
2. Traction wheels and sprockets Check for unusual wear patterns or damaged buckets. peeler lip foundation
Check for unusual or excessive wear such as hooking of sprocket teeth 7. Headshaft bearing supports 17. Foot segmental rim tractions wheel(s)
or crowning of wheels. CORRECT ALL DEFICIENCIES BEFORE CONTINUING OPERATION
Check torque values for segmental rim bolts. 8. Lower head section 18. Automatic internal gravity take-up unit
3. Buckets 20,000 Hour (Special) Inspection 9. Intermediate casing. Attach to adjoining 19. Flanged inlet opening for easy connection to
Check for loose or missing bucket bolts (retorque/replace as required). structures at approximately 20 feet (6m) loading chute
1. Chain Inspection
Check for unusual wear patterns of damaged buckets.
Remove approximately 100 (3.04m) of chain and buckets. centers for sway bracing. 20. Take-up removal beam in boot section for
4. Inspect and adjust rubber peeler lip on the inside of the discharge spout.
Disassemble buckets from chain. Completely check chain components 10. Generous clearance between casing and servicing internal gravity take-up boot
To Disassemble Chain To Assemble Chain
Replace if excessively worn.
for fatigue cracks by non-destructive methods such as magna ux, 1. Place spacer between sidebars as shown in 1. Place spacer between sidebars as shown in
5. Check stop blocks; check for free operation of take-up guides; check for bucket edges 21. Loading leg integral with boot in Hi-load units
dye check, or sonic testing. If any fatigue failures are detected View A View C
evidence of wear on guides.
in this sample, the entire chain should be replaced at the earliest
convenience. 2. Be sure cylinder is completely collapsed 2. Place pin in joint by hand, as far as possible.
8,000 Hour (Major) Inspection 3. Close relief valve on hand pump Be sure to line up ats where applicable;
If no evidence of fatigue, check the 100 (3.04m) sample for
1. Chain Inspection elongation wear per Step 1 of the 8,000 Hour (Major) Inspection. 4. Remove cotters, if possible, otherwise shear tap pin lightly with hammer to snug-up;
Check all sidebars and bushing ODs for uneven or deep wear patterns.
Check inside block links for unequal wear from tractions wheel (or
sprocket).
2. Segmental traction wheels and sprockets: See item 2 of 8,000 Hour (Major)
Inspection
3. Bearings: See item 3 of 8,000 Hour (Major) Inspection
Lubrication Chart off this will not damage the chain or the
tool 3.
improper alignment could shear hole.
Place unit over chain joint, making sure
Check for chain elongation wear. 4. Gravity Take-up: See item 4 of 8,000 Hour (Major) Inspection ITEM LUBRICATION FREQUENCY METHOD REMARKS 5. Apply pressure by pumping hand pump. Be pressure is applied squarely on head of pin.
5. Buckets: See item 5 of 8,000 Hour (Major) Inspection sure ram is squarely on end of the pin and 4. Apply pressure until pin head is ush with
Dip Bath in
CORRECT ALL DEFICIENCIES BEFORE CONTINUING OPERATION Oil in guard should be changed
Drive Chain SAE 30 Oil Continually oil tight chain that head or cotter end clears the recessed sidebar. Check periodically so that unit
every 2 or 3 months
guard contact plate on the opposite end. Check doesnt slip off pin.

Inspection Sequence Lubricant when combined with

the materials being handled is
this periodically until pin is free of sidebars.
Failure to do this could damage pump.
5. Open relief valve. Remove spacer. Insert
cotter.
HOURS OF SERVICE TYPE OF INSPECTION HOURS OF SERVICE TYPE OF INSPECTION Bucket Chain None Never
rendered ineffective due to lack of 6. To remove unit from chain, open relief valve 6. Replace dust cover on cylinder
100 Preliminary 20,000 Special
owability into chain joint and close cylinder by hand
500 Preliminary 22,000 Minor
IMPORTANT NOTE: 7. Replace dust cover on cylinder
2,000 Minor 24,000 Major High Quality See
If at any time a chain pin or sidebar Anti-Friction NLGI #1 or #2 Manufacturers Lubrication
breaks and the chain falls during 4,000 Minor 26,000 Minor Purge Seals when adding grease
Bearings multi-purpose Bulletin in tting View C
operation, follow 8,000 Hour (Major) 6,000 Minor 28,000 Minor bearing grease Service Manual
View A
Sidebar spacer. To prevent
Inspection procedure, plus complete 8,000 Major 30,000 Minor Motor is oiled before leaving
Motor See manufacturers Bulletin in Service Manual tight joints, place between
non-destructive test of 100 (3.04 M) 10,000 Minor 32,000 Major factory outer sidebars. Remove
of chain as explained in 20,000 Hour 12,000 Minor 34,000 Minor Reducer is shipped without oil after chain is assembled.
(Special) Inspection. Reducer See manufacturers Bulletin in Service Manual Fill to proper level with correct
14,000 Minor 36,000 Minor
oil before placing in operation
16,000 Major 38,000 Minor
18,000 Minor 40,000 Special

Chain Component Wear Chart Chain Component Wear Chart

PIN OUTSIDE DIAMETER BUSHING INSIDE DIAMETER UNWORN MAX. WEAR
CHAIN CHAIN # OF PITCHES REQD
UNWORN MAX. WEAR UNWORN MAX. WEAR
NUMBER NUMBER FOR MEASUREMENT INCHES MM INCHES MM
INCHES MM INCHES MM INCHES MM INCHES MM
ER-856 1.000 25.40 0.865 21.97 1.025 26.04 1.111 28.22 ER-856 20 120.0 3048.0 123.00 3124.2
ER-956 1.000 25.40 0.865 21.97 1.025 26.04 1.111 28.22 ER-956 20 120.0 3048.0 123.00 3124.2
ER-857 1.000 25.40 0.865 21.97 1.025 26.04 1.111 28.22 ER-857 20 120.0 3048.0 123.00 3124.2
SJM or ER-958 1.113 28.27 0.985 25.02 1.150 29.16 1.236 31.39 SJM or ER-958 20 120.0 3048.0 123.00 3124.2 View D
SJM or ER-859 1.250 31.75 1.095 27.81 1.275 32.26 1.400 35.56 SJM or ER-859 20 120.0 3048.0 123.00 3124.2
View B
SJM or ER-864 1.250 31.75 1.095 27.81 1.275 32.26 1.400 35.56 SJM or ER-864 18 126.0 3200.4 128.75 3270.2
SJM or ER-984 1.375 34.92 1.215 30.86 1.400 35.48 1.525 38.74 SJM or ER-984 18 126.0 3200.4 128.75 3270.2
R1251 0.875 22.23 0.831 21.11 0.900 22.86 0.930 23.62 R1251 10 120.0 3048.0 120.60 3063.2
R3251 0.875 22.23 0.770 19.56 0.900 22.86 0.962 24.43 R3251 10 120.0 3048.0 121.20 3078.5 Relieve valve on
R4004 1.000 25.40 0.865 21.97 1.025 26.04 1.069 27.15 R4004 14 126.0 3200.4 127.90 3248.7 hand pump
Rexnord Linkmaster shown
4010 1.500 25.40 1.315 33.40 1.530 38.86 1.592 40.44 4010 10 120.0 3048.0 121.20 3078.5 positioned to disassemble ER864 Rexnord Linkmaster tool shown
4035 1.125 28.57 0.980 24.89 1.150 29.21 1.194 30.33 4035 14 126.0 3200.4 127.90 3248.7 chain. Be sure pin head will clear positioned to assemble ER864 chain.
4037 14 126.0 3200.4 127.90 3248.7 support plate as shown in View B. Apply pressure to pin head only until it
4037 1.500 38.10 1.315 33.40 1.530 38.86 1.592 40.44
contacts sidebar. Be sure pin head will
4065 1.250 31.75 1.095 27.81 1.275 32.39 1.337 33.96 4065 14 126.0 3200.4 127.90 3248.7 clear support plate as shown in View D.