Syllabus for the trade

of

LIFT MECHANIC

(SEMESTER PATTERN)

Under

CRAFTSMAN TRAINING SCHEME

Designed– 2013

By

Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Directorate General of Employment & Training
CENTRAL STAFF TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
BLOCK - EN-81, SECTOR-V, SALT LAKE CITY
KOLKATA-700 091
 List of members of trade committee meeting for the
trade of “Lift Mechanic ” Held on 20th October 2011 at FTI, Bangalore

SL.NO. NAME & DESIGNATION REPRESENTING REMARKS

S/SHRI ORGANISATION
1 Shri. B.S. Ravi Prasad, Joint Director, Foremen Training Institute, Chairman
Director I/c, Bangalore,
2 Shri. H. Madhava Rao, Joint Director, Apex Hitech Institute, Member
Bangalore,
3 Shri. B.V.S. Sesha chari, Deputy Director, Foremen Training Institute, Member
Training I/c, Bangalore,
4 Shri. P. Joji, Deputy Director, Foremen Training Institute, Member
Bangalore,
5 Shri. K.R. Ganapathy, Deputy Director, Foremen Training Institute, Member
Bangalore,
6 Shri. B.N. Sridhar, Deputy Director, Foremen Training Institute, Member &
Bangalore, Convener
7 Shri. C. Ramasubramanian, Deputy Apex Hitech Institute, Member
Director, Bangalore,
8 Shri. R.N. Dohare, Deputy Director, Apex Hitech Institute, Member
Bangalore,
9 Shri. A.S. Parihar, Assistant Director, Advanced Training Institute, Core
Kanpur, Member

10 Shri. M. Asokan, Training Officer, Central Training Institute, Core

Chennai, Member

11 Shri. K.N. Gopalakrishnan, Special Govt. ITI, Areacode, Core

Instructor, Malapuram, Kerala, Member

12 Shri. K. Selvam, Training Officer, Arulmighu Kalasingam ITC, Core

Virudhunagar, TN Member

13 Shri. V. Venugopala, JTO, Govt. ITI, Hosur Road, Member

Bangalore,
14 Shri. Balasubramanian, Manager-Technical, Johnson Lifts (P) ltd, Bangalore, Member
15 Shri. K.R. Ranganathan, Zonal Manager, Johnson Lifts (P) ltd, Bangalore, Member
16 Shri. S.N. Sudhindra KumarManager-Tech OTIS Elevator Co. (India) ltd, Member
Training, Bangalore,
List of members attended the Workshop to finalize the syllabi of existing CTS into Semester Pattern
held from 6th to 10th May’2013 at CSTARI, Kolkata.

Sl. No. Name & Designation Organisation Remarks

1. R.N. Bandyopadhyaya, Director CSTARI, Kolkata-91 Chairman
2. K. L. Kuli, Joint Director of Training CSTARI, Kolkata-91 Member
3. K. Srinivasa Rao, CSTARI, Kolkata-91 Member
Joint Director of Training
4. L.K. Muhkerjee, CSTARI, Kolkata-91 Member
Deputy Director of Training
5. Ashoke Rarhi, ATI-EPI, Dehradun Member
Deputy Director of Training
6. N. Nath, CSTARI, Kolkata-91 Member
Assistant Director of Training
7. S. Srinivasu, ATI-EPI, Hyderabad-13 Member
Assistant Director of Training
8. Sharanappa, ATI-EPI, Hyderabad-13 Member
Assistant Director of Training
9. Ramakrishne Gowda, FTI, Bangalore Member
Assistant Director of Training
10. Goutam Das Modak, RVTI, Kolkata-91 Member
Assistant Director of Trg./Principal
11. Venketesh. Ch. , Principal Govt. ITI, Dollygunj, Andaman Member
& Nicobar Island
12. A.K. Ghate, Training Officer ATI, Mumbai Member
13. V.B. Zumbre, Training Officer ATI, Mumbai Member
14. P.M. Radhakrishna pillai, CTI, Chennai-32 Member
Training Officer
15. A.Jayaraman, Training officer CTI Chennai-32, Member
16. S. Bandyopadhyay, Training Officer ATI, Kanpur Member
17. Suriya Kumari .K , Training Officer RVTI, Kolkata-91 Member
18. R.K. Bhattacharyya, Training Officer RVTI, Trivandrum Member
19. Vijay Kumar, Training Officer ATI, Ludhiana Member
20. Anil Kumar, Training Officer ATI, Ludhiana Member
21. Sunil M.K. Training Officer ATI, Kolkata Member
22. Devender, Training Officer ATI, Kolkata Member
23. R. N. Manna, Training Officer CSTARI, Kolkata-91 Member
24. Mrs. S. Das, Training Officer CSTARI, Kolkata-91 Member
25. Jyoti Balwani, Training Officer RVTI, Kolkata-91 Member
26. Pragna H. Ravat, Training Officer RVTI, Kolkata-91 Member
27. Sarbojit Neogi, Vocational Instructor RVTI, Kolkata-91 Member
28. Nilotpal Saha, Vocational Instructor I.T.I., Berhampore, Member
Murshidabad, (W.B.)
29. Vijay Kumar, Data Entry Operator RVTI, Kolkata-91 Member
 GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Name of the trade : Lift Mechanic

2. N.C.O. Code No. :

3. Duration : 2 Years (Four Semesters each of six months duration)

4. Power Norms : 10 Kw

5. Space Norms : 56 Sq.m

6. Entry Qualification : Passed 10th Class Examination

7. Unit Size (No. of Student) : 16

8a. Instructor’s/Trainer’s Qualification : Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engg.

from recognized engg. college/university with one year
experience in the relevant field

OR

Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engg.

From recognized board of technical education with two years
experience in the relevant field

OR

10th Class Pass + NTC/NAC in the Trade of “Lift Mechanic”

With 3 years post qualification experience in the relevant field.

8b. Desirable qualification : Preference will be given to a candidate with Craft Instructor
Certificate.

Note: At least one Instructor must have Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electrical &

Electronics Engg.
 Syllabus for the Trade of “Lift Mechanic”

First Semester
(Semester Code no. LIM - 01)
Duration : Six Month

SEMESTER- I BASIC ELECTRICITY & WIRING USED IN LIFTS

Week Trade Practical Trade Theory Engineering Workshop

No. Drawing Calculation & Science

1 SCOPE OF TRADE Introduction to GENERAL

Visit to different sections AND SAFE WORK Engineering SIMPLIFICATIONS:
of the Institute. PRACTICES drawing. Free Revision of elementary
Familiarization with hand sketching mathematical process.
Demonstration on the Institute of St. lines & Fractions, Types of
Elementary first aid. & trade. simple fractions, common
Safety precautions to geometric fractions, Decimal
Artificial respiration be observed. figures
fractions with
Elementary first Aid. rectangles,
circles, examples.
Concept of Standard & polygons etc.
standardization.
2. Demonstration on Trade COMMON HAND Addition, subtraction,
hand tools. Use and TOOLS AND multiplication and
maintenance. Identification ELECTRICAL division of fraction.
of simple types of screws, MATERIALS -do- Decimal addition,
nuts & Fundamental terms, subtraction,
bolts, clamps, rivets etc. definitions and units multiplication and
Demonstration on related to the trade. division.
Removing of insulations Identification of Trade, Conversion of
from assorted wires and Hand decimals to common
cables. Joining practice tools-Specifications fraction
with single and stranded and uses,
conductors of different Care and maintenance
Wires and cables. Practice of hand tools.
on crimping thimbles and Definition and
lugs properties of
conductors, insulators
and semi conductors.
Introduction on type
and specification of
Wires & cables- (SWG
& MM
Square) & Use. Types
of joints

3 Demonstration and BASIC Conventional Reduction of common

identification of different ELECTRICITY, symbols of fraction to decimal
types of resistor, inductor TERMS Fundamentals electrical
conductor and insulators of electricity, installations
Electron theory-free and different
electrons, elements

4 Demonstration and Practice
on fixing common
electrical accessories.
Building/Layout/assemble
of small electrical ckts.
With common electrical
accessories. Reading of
Ammeter & Voltmeters.
Demonstration on Testing
& replacement of diff.
Types of fuses.
5-6 Verification of Ohm’s Law
Verification of Kirchhoff’s
law.
Practice on series ckt.
Practice on parallel ckt
Practice in testing and
connecting domestic
appliances
Fundamental terms,
definitions, units &
effects of electric
current, voltage, EMF,
PD, resistance,
inductance and
conductance
Common Electrical Reading of Reduction of common
Accessories simple Blue fraction to decimal
their specifications, Prints,
Common regarding lines
Insulating materials as & symbols of
per B.I.S. electrical.
-Concept of circuits,
types of ckts as per
property, as per current
flow.
Fuse-explanation types,
rating & material.
Explanation of
Resistance, specific
resistance,
voltage, E.M.F., P.D.,
current,
Load or work, circuit
open & closed and
short ckts.
Ohm’s Law and its Reading of UNITS AND
application. electrical ckt. MEASUREMENTS:
Kirchhoff’s Law and Diagram. Introduction,
its applications. (Various Definition,
Reading of Analog & types). classification of
digital Ammeter and Preparation of System of
voltmeters. Use-of elec. Ckt. As Fundamental &
protective devices, per practical derived units. C.G.S,
circuit fuses & their connections. M.K.S, F.P.S, & S.I
types. Earthing etc. System of units.
Series and Parallel
ckts -Simple problems
on ckts.
-Conception of
developments of
domestic ckts, Alarm &
a switch, lamp, fan
with individual
switches etc./Two way
switch.
Explanation of
electrical measuring
Instruments-
Ammeter, voltmeter,
multimeter,
clamp meter, etc.
7-8 Explanation on single &
poly phase ckts.
Current, voltage & power
measurement in poly-phase
ckts. Measurement of
energy in single & poly-
phase ckts.
9 Plate & pipe earthing.
Improvement of earthing.
Measurement of earth
resistance.
10-11 Practice in PVC casing,
Capping. Conduit wiring
with minimum to more
number of point.
-Use of two way switches
-Testing of insulation by
lamp & meggar.
Single Phase & Three Metric system of
Phase AC - Problems weight and
on A.C. ckts. Both measurement unit and
series & parallel power
conversion factors,
consumption P.F. etc. -do-
Concept of poly-phase problems.
Star &
Binary addition.
Delta connection Line
Binary
Voltage
Subtraction.
& phase voltage,
Related calculations.
current, power in a 3
ph. Ckt
Apparent, True and
Reactive power.
Earthing its Drawing of the METALS:
importance. schematic Properties and uses of
Types of earthing-Plate diagrams of copper, zinc, lead, tin,
and plate and pipe aluminum, brass,
G.I. pipe. Methods of earthing as per bronze, solder, bearing
making proper B.I.S. metals, timber rubber.
earthing. Earth
resistance. Protection
of building, fan lights.
IS-732 & 2309
Electric wiring Free hand Types of steels,
Importance, I.E.E. isometric Properties and uses of
rules. Types of sketching high carbon steel, alloy
domestic wirings. of simple steel….etc
Specifications for objects with Properties of different
wiring – Grading of dimensions Materials used in lifts.
cables and Principle of Meaning of- Tenacity,
laying out in domestic elasticity, malleability
wiring, testing by lamp brittleness, hardness,
and meggar compressibility and
ductility with
Illustration.

12 Testing of E.M. Introduction to Draw the ELECTRICITY:

Coils/calling bells/buzzers magnetism and its typical symbols Electricity, current,
etc. properties. Explanation used in power; resistance,
Replacement old ones, of electro-magnetism- electrical ckts. Ohms law, Faradays
testing and repairing. advantages & uses. laws, types of current,
Principles of electro effects of current,
magnetism, cork screw problems on current
rule. ,power& resistance.
Right hand rule,
magnetic field of
current carrying
conductor loop,
solenoid.
13 Practice in soldering, Solders, Flux and Free hand Practice of problems
desoldering and use of flux. soldering technique. sketching of related to Transformer.
Resistors types of simple Mathematical
resistors & properties objects. calculation of
of resistors. Layout V,I,R,Win various ckts
 arrangement
of domestic
wiring.
14-15 Identification of types of Transformer Drawing of Calculation of Peak
transformers. Connection Explanation & various load
of Control transformers. Definition of simple Transformers current, DC load
Use of C.T. & P.T. Transformer, with step up current,
classification- and step down Peak inverse voltage,
Control transformer, tappings. D.C. output voltage,
C.T., P.T. Reading of ripple factor &
Specifications, simple control ckt. frequency. Calculation
problems on e.m.f. Diagram of voltage
equation, turns ratio related to gain & power gain
and efficiency. transformer.
16 Identification of resistor, Introduction to Drawing B.I.S. Calculation of motor
inductor, capacitor and electronics, atomic symbols for Speed control.
diode. structure, conductor, electronic Different forms of
Symbol codes of Diodes. insulators, components. energy, heat
Characteristics of Diodes. semiconductor energy Diode, mechanical
level. Transistor, and electrical,
‘P’ & ‘N’ type of Zener diode, conversion from one to
materials. PN junction. SCR, IC etc. another.
Diode-classification of
Diodes
Forward Bias and
Reverse
Bias.

17 Identification, Testing & V-I Characteristics of Symbols of -do-

use of special diodes.
Demonstration of V-I
characteristic. Use of
junction diode as a switch.
Prepare clipping &
clamping ckt.
18 - Familiarizations with
19 various visual and audio
signals in lift cars and
floors.
20-22 Demonstration of
operation, mechanism and
control of various types of
lifts as mentioned in theory. description and uses of
diode. special diodes.
Use of junction diode Plot the V-I
as a switch. Various curve. Practical
types of special diode. related
Zener, schottky, drawings.
Tunnel, LED etc.
Clipping & clamping
circuits.
Indian Electricity -do-
rules regarding lift RATIO AND
operation, construction PROPORTIONS:
and maintenance. Ratio & proportion
Statutory provisions for shop
getting license Problems related to
regarding operations & ratio, direct & indirect
maintenance of lifts. proportions.
Safety measures for
operation and
maintenance of lift.
Check list with do’s
and don’ts.
Various types of lifts, -do- SQUARE AND
their uses and operation ROOTS:
modes. Detail Finding square roots
by division &
–
 a) Passenger lifts, factorization method.
various Problems related to
sizes and capacities shop floor.
commonly used.
b) Goods lifts, various
sizes, capacities and
uses according to
suitability
c) Vehicle lift, purpose
and uses
d) Shaft driven
platform lift, its various
accessories and uses.
e) Hospital lift, its
Speciality capacity and
use.
23 & Handle the emergency Handling emergency Drawing of -do-
24 conditions in simulated conditions:- various parts as
situations as mentioned in Handling swiftly and mentioned in
theory. Practice rapid surely the Theory.
entrance to the hoist way or conditions occurs with
pit. Practice all safety the lift
measures and precautions - Car stalled away from
to be taken in such the
operations landing
and conditions. Rescue trap - Person caught
passenger. between car &
hoist way.
- Car or counter weight
striking
the buffers
Partial breakage of
hoist rope.
25 (i)Project Work, (ii)Industrial Visit (Optional)
26 Examination
 Syllabus for the Trade of “Lift Mechanic”

Second Semester
(Semester Code no. LIM - 02)

Duration : Six Month

SEMESTER-II BASIC FITTING AND INSTALLATION OF LIFT

Week Trade Theory Trade Practical Engineering Workshop

No. Drawing Calculation &
Science
1 BASIC FITTING Marking & Cutting. Free hand sketching MENSURATION:
Introduction of fitting Use of chisels and of nuts & bolts with Areas of plain figures
trade. Safety precautions hacksaw on flats, dimensions from like Triangles,
to be observed. filing practice, filing samples. Square, Rectangle,
Description of files, on true line Parallelogram,
hammers, chisels, Trapezium,
hacksaw frames & Rhombus, Circle,
blades-their Hollow circle.
specification & grades. Ellipse…etc.
Care & maintenance of
steel rule, try square

2 Study of Power Tools, Drilling practice by Explanation of simple . Volumes of Cube,

Marking tools hand drilling & orthographic Prisms, Cylinder,
description & Use. power drilling projection 1st & 3rd Hollow cylinder,
Types of drills, machines. Grinding angle & development Cone, Frustum of
description of drilling of drill bits. Practice on drawing cone, Sphere, Hollow
machines, safety, care with recommended sphere…etc.
and maintenance. dimensions as per I
S:14665 of passenger,
goods, hospital &
service lift.
3 SHEET METAL Practice in using -DO- Calculation of
WORK Description of snips, marking & Volume
marking & curved pieces in and weight of simple
cutting tools such as sheet metals. Solid bodies, cubes,
snips Bending the edges of prism and shop
Shears punches & other sheet metals. problems.
tools like hammers, Riveting practice in
mallets etc. used by sheet metal. Practice
sheet metal workers. in making different
Types of soldering joints in sheet metal,
irons-their proper uses. soldering the joints.
Use of different bench
tools used by sheet
metal worker. Soldering
materials, fluxes and
process.

4-6 LIFT WIRING Practice of wiring Study of Further problems on

Introduction to wiring: and errection of installation/refection menstruations
Techniques and control panel. Drawings of lifts.
 procedures of lift wiring. Mounting of main
Cables and types used in wire service switch
lift. and fuses.
Saddling, dressing and Multirange switches,
squiring Rotary switches
of cables in lift pit lift control Panel Power
duct and lift control Ckt. switches
room. Thermostats &
Different types of timers.
switches and switch
gears, rotary switches,
power circuit switches,
thermostat, mercury
switches etc.
M.C.B.,M.C.C.B.,
E.L.C.B. A.C.B. bus bar,
side bus bar. Bus
trunking and rising
mains. I.E. rules
regarding panel erection,
bus bar, spacing bus bar
chamber, danger boards.
Procedure of control
panel errection.
7 BASIC ELECTRICAL Demonstration on Symbols used in Further problems on
MOTORS Alternators and ‘Rotating menstruations
Principle of Electro- parts. Demonstration machines and
magnetic on AC Motors. transformers’
induction, Faraday’s Demonstration on IS-2032 (Part-IV)
Law, D.C.Generators and 1908. Sketching of
Lenz’s Law-Explanation Motors. brush and brush
and illustration. gear of D.C.
Principle of AC machines
Generator.
Fleming’s right hand
rule. Use of slip rings
and split rings. Principle
of D.C. generator –
Practical uses. Fleming’s
left hand rule. Principle
of D.C. motor
8-9 Construction and Types Study of Sketching of D.C. -do-
of Single & Three connections And machines
Phase AC motors. different parts of Lettering-Numbers
Construction, Types of A.C. & D.C. motors Alphabets.
D.C. motor
Starting of AC/D.C.
motors
Comparison of D.C. &
A.C motors.

10 - 14 CONSTRUCTION OF Checking of lift Study of STRESS AND

LIFTS shaft. installation/errection STRAIN:
Various types of body Setting of template. drawings of lifts. Definition of stress,
and door materials used. Fixing of bracket & strain, modulus of
 Metal body, wooden installation of rail. elasticity, ultimate
body, Transparent fiber Machine setting. strength examples.
body (glass look), Practice of errection-
Collapsible gate, sliding Lift
gate, Manual car gate, cars, Doors, bottom
and Auto gate. Merits springs, lift rails,
and demerits of different cables etc.
constructions of lifts. Selection and
Types of door drive, checking of lift
types of lift Drive. Rope. Laying out of
Installation procedure of rope through pulleys
lift. and tightening
Calculation of loading practice of rope at
capacity load end and lift car.
of lift car, maximum Placing/replacing of
capacity and safe to use loads at rope ends.
capacity.
Size and specification of
lift rope as per
maximum loading
capacity. Calculation of
weight at rope end.
Opening and closing
time of lift
car doors (auto) and its
regulations.
Leveling cars and setting
there off.
15 - 17 INSTALLATION OF Functional Testing Drawing of Problems related to
MOTOR AND LIFT of motors, its electromagnetic stress, strain,
BRAKE directions and speed. brakes, connection modulus of elasticity,
Sizes and types of Operation of diagram of motors. ultimate stress.
motors for various lifts. electromagnetic Alignment drawing
Electromagnetic brakes brakes, setting of of lift motor related to
for lifts. brake shoes and hand lift car and its rails.
Drum & pulleys brake lever, Practice
connection at motor installing switchgear.
Terminals. Installation Installation of
of switchgear. Function pulleys with motors.
of over speed protection. Mounting and fixing
of motors with its
accessories.
18 - 19 INSTALLATION OF Familiarization with Drawing of Drum -DO-
CAR COMPONENTS operation and drive arrangement,
Explanation and function of various rope drive
functions of mechanical parts as arrangement and
Governors, gates, in Theory. Practice external geared
contacts, Door replacing & fitting arrangement.
locks, guiding shoes, and adjustment.
cam, Toe
guard, Retiring cam,
Limit cam,
sheave, Machine beam
and beam support, Dead
end hitch, spur gear,
 herring bone gear, worm
gear, Bearings.
20 – INSTALLATION OF Test and functional Introduction to wiring shearing stress, factor
21 SAFETY DEVICES operation of various diagram of lift- of
Description of various relays. Layout drawing of Safety.
relays and their Practice of wiring and
functions, circuit connecting relays in connection, control
breakers and overload the ckts. ckt. Wiring diagram.
relays, over speed, slow
down relay, phase
failure protective relay,
phase reversal protective
relay etc.
22 INSTALLATION OF Identification, Test -do- GRAPH:
LIMIT SWITCHES & functional Reading and plotting
Introduction to various operation of various of Graphs.
types of limit switches – limit switches and
Terminal limit switches, timers. Practice of
over travel limit connection.
switches etc. –their
function and use.
Various types of timers
used in lift and their
purposes.
23 - 24 LIFT CAR SAFETY Identification, - do- -DO-
DEVICES adjustment,
Principal safety and repair and
protective replacement of
devices used in lift- various safety
Guide grips, over speed devices as mentioned
governor, governor in Theory.
switch, car operating
switch, car
safety switch, slack
cable switch
25 (i)Project Work, (ii)Industrial Visit (Optional)
26 Examination
 Syllabus for the Trade of “Lift Mechanic” under C.T.S.
SEMESTER-III ELECTRICAL MACHINES & POWER ELECTRONICS USED IN LIFTS
Week Trade Theory
No.
1-2 DC SUPPLY &
RECTIFICATION
Explanation and
importance of Rectifier
ckt. –Half wave, Full
wave and Bridge ckt.
Filter ckts-passive filter.
Explanation and
importance of
oscilloscope, working
principal.
Regulated Power supply
unit
3-4 TRANSISTORS
Explanation of principle
of working of a transistor.
Types of Transistor,
characteristics and
Biasing of Transistors.
Mode of use of transistor.
D.C & A.C load lines.
Use of Transistor as a
switch.
5 AMPLIFIERS
Explanation & Definition
of Amplifiers. How a
transistor
Amplifies. Signals, Pulse
shapers, cascade system
and Bandwidth.
6-8 POWER DEVICES
Explanation & working
principle of SCR. DIAC
& TRIAC.
Speed control of motor
by
Thyristor.
9 - 10 Explanation and working
Third Semester
(Semester Code no. LIM - 03)
Duration : Six Month
Trade Practical Engineering Workshop
Drawing Calculation &
Science
Study of Half wave, Drawing of WORK POWER &
Full wave and Bridge B.I.S./I.S.I. ENERGY:
rectifier circuit. symbols for Principal of work,
Study of Filter circuit. Electronic Power, Energy.
Oscilloscope devices, Drawing Applied workshop
Different wave shapes of half wave, Full problems.
and their values. wave & Bridge
Regulated Power ckts.
supply unit with the Drawing of
group of 78 & 79 ICs. regulated Power
supply.
Simple
Study of a transistor, Simple isometric Simple problems on
Identification of Projection. Work, power energy
terminals. Meaning of Horse
Tests of Transistors. Power & Brake
Study of the horsepower.
characteristics Simple problems on
Assembly & testing of Drawing ckts for a Work, power &
a single stage energy.
single stage Amplifier Amplifiers and Forms & properties of
and Multi stage matter. The molecule
checking in an Amplifiers and and atoms. Difference
oscilloscope types of signals. Between mass and
Study of Types of Weight.
wave shapes.
Study of Cascade
Amplifier.
Study of simple circuit Simple power LOGARITHMS:
Power control circuits control ckts. & Use of Logarithmic
by S.C.R & Triac & Thyristor speed tables for
Diac & speed control control ckt. multiplication &
by Thyristor. division
Applied workshop
problems involving,
use of Logarithmic
tables
Study of simple Drawing of ckts. ALGEBRA :
 principle and Practical
applications of U.J.T,
F.E.T, JFET, MOSFET,
IGBT, GTO. D.C.
Biasing & FET amplifier
FET as a switch.
11 - 14 AC MOTORS AND
STARTING
METHODS Explanation
of A.C. motors, Working
principle construction of
1-ph motors. Principle,
Characteristics & testing
of poly phase induction
motor. Their industrial
applications.
Description of D.O. L.
starter.
Description of star/delta
starter (both manual and
Auto).
Internal arrangement of a
motor resistance starter
for slip ring induction
motor. Motor control ckt.
And starting devices.
Explanation of
construction and working
principle of synchronous
motor, permanent magnet
synchronous motor
15 - 16 AC/DC DRIVES
Study and Explanation of
types of AC/DC drives.
Working principle,
Control and Power
connection, application
and basic parameter
setting in variable voltage
variable frequency
(VVVF) drive.
17 - 18 Study of Specific control
logic for lift motor
operation.
Parameter settings of
drives for lift motor
operation.
19 - 20 BASIC DIGITAL
ELECTRONICS
(Digital Principles &
Gates)
circuits. Containing U.J.T., Standard algebraic
Containing U.J.T. for F.E.T., MOSFET formula (a + b)2 , (a -
triggering. Study of etc. b)2
FET as an amplifier &
switch. Checking of
inverter/UPS ckt.
Testing and practical Drawing of Simultaneous
application of various equations with two
Induction motors (1- Transformers with unknown quantities
ph & 3 ph) squirrel step up and step
cage Induction motor. down tappings.
Starting and testing of Reading of
A.C. poly phase control ckt.
motor. Diagram related
Study of D.O.L. to transformer.
Starter. Diagram of
Study Star/Delta connection to a
starter. squirrel cage
Connection of induction motor.
star/Delta starter with Sketching the
3 ph. Motor and run connection
with full load. diagram of
Change of direction of controlling &
rotation of A.C. protective devices
motors. for
Induction motors.
Demonstration and Schematic
connection of diagram of
synchronous motor, magnetically
permanent magnet operated A.C.
synchronous motor. motor starter with
push button
control.
Demonstration on LEVERS :
Digital AC/DC Simple levers, use
Drives. Control and and advantages.
power connections. Efficiency,
Practice of parameter Mechanical
setting advantage, velocity
ratio.
Connection and Problems related to
operation of lift motor straight & bent levers.
through VVVF drives.
Identification of gates Symbols & DENSITY AND
and drawing of SPECIFIC
checking the Truth various logic GRAVITY:
Table of all types of gates. Viscosity, density,
 Decimal & corresponding gates Specific Gravity &
Binary number, Decimal related Problems.
to Binary conversion &
vice-versa.
Bit, Byte & nibble.
Hexadecimal number &
conversions. BCD
numbers.
Logic Gates (2, 3 & 4
input) and Truth Table.
21 Arithmetic logic units Fabricate & check Drawing as per Archimedes principle,
Half adder, Full adder, Half adder, Full adder, Practical Problems related to
2’s complement Adder- and 2’s complement Archimedes principle,
Subtract adder, subtractor.
22 INTEGRATED Identifying the pins, Symbols and Problems related
CIRCUITS, Testing, connecting & block diagrams of density, mass, &
REGISTERS, disconnecting different ICs weight.
COUNTERS & of ICs from Ckt.
MEMORY Fabricate & check
Explanation and various
construction of Register, counters and
IC’s. It’s various types timers.
and uses. Buffer register,
Shift Register, Ripple
counters, Timers,
ROMS, PROMS,
EPROMS,
RAMS

23 - 24 Study of types of door Fixing and connection -do-

drives, types of lift of door drive motor
control and types of lift through controller
drive.
25 (i)Project Work, (ii)Industrial Visit (Optional)

26 Examination
 Syllabus for the Trade of “Lift Mechanic” under C.T.S.

Fourth Semester
(Semester Code no. LIM - 04)
Duration : Six Month

SEMESTER-IV REPAIR, SERVICING & MAINTENANCE OF LIFTS

Week Trade Theory Trade Practical Engineering Workshop Calculation

No. Drawing & Science
1-3 FUNCTIONAL
OPERATION OF LIFT Familiarization with Study ckt. TRIGONOMETRY:
Various systems of different Drawing of Use of trigonometric
control of lift and their control system, its electrical control table, applied problems
utility, Rheostatic control errection system, Auto Calculation of areas of
and variable voltage and repair and Manual Triangles & polygons.
control. Single speed, Understand the mode, alarming
double speed, and logic automatic leveling system.
circuit control. function and practice
Automatic leveling with various operations.
change off load,
Auxiliary motor micro
drive. Automatic leveling
with main motor at
various speeds.
Automatic leveling
devices. The floor
selector type, hoist-way
switching devices,
operating without
mechanical contact.
Manual operation, Push
bottom, automatic
operation, holds in push
bottom operation, full
automatic push button
operation dual operation,
and signal operation.
Alarming system
4-5 CONTROL Identification of -do- Simple problems
FUNCTIONS different components involving Trigonometric
Functional study of of control ckts. Function.
various Tracing of control ckt.
electrical & electronic diagram and necessary
control circuits and logic repair.
circuits used in lifts.
6-7 TEST AND TRAIL OF Inspection of -do- Height And distance,
LIFT performance during problems related to shop
Test and trial of Test & Trial. Record of floor
mechanical, electrical observation. Practice
and electronic system of alteration and
lift. Procedure of test adjustment as
with minimum and necessary.
maximum level.
8 SAFETY FUNCTIONS Practice of safe -do- -do-
 Safety of maintenance working in lift:
personnel:- Electrical safety
Safe use of hand & Safety while working
power tools. on live controller.
Housekeeping practice Safety while working
Proper method of hand on top of car & lift pit.
lifting rigging and General awareness on
hoisting. public safety
Proper use of ladders components.
step Ladders. Clothing, Door safety.
safety shoes, safety Demonstration of PPE,
Glasses, Safety belt, hand
protective Cream, leather
gloves. Hard hats, Safety,
net etc
9 - 12 SELECTION AND Selection & Study of various FORCE :
INSTALLATION OF Installation of a lift mechanical Representation of forces
ELEVATORS / LIFTS. with its accessories drawings and by vectors, simple
Size and shape of car considering all the dimensions of problems on lifting
Clearance and factors. lifts and Tackles. Load
allowances between car accessories. calculation of
and the wall. domestic & Industrial
Space required for the System.
erection of lift / elevator
for different capacity.
Required car area
according to no. of
passenger.
Selection of elevator
speed for various types
of lift.
Capacity of elevator
Selection of location of
Lift Machine.
Selection of rope, guide
rail, buffers, counter
weight, governor and
pulley
Types of Car gate, etc.
Systematic installation
procedure.
13 MAINTENANCE -do- Simple block FRICTION:
PROCEDURE diagram of Meaning and example
Concept of lift electrical of Friction. Explanation
maintenance. connection to of Center of gravity.
Methods / Types of the lift. Examples, Meaning of
maintenance. C.G., Centrifugal force,
Carrying of lift test and Centripetal force.
preparing check charts. Unit of work power &
Energy

14 - Concept of maintenance Practice repairing and Free hand sketch Laws of friction.
15 schedule. Preparing and replacement of of some Limitation of friction,
follow-up of different components. important Co-efficient of friction.
maintenance schedule, mechanical Angle of friction.
 preventive maintenance, parts. Resolution of
running maintenance and Composition of forces.
break-down Problems on
Maintenance. Spare parts mensuration.
used for lift maintenance.
Inventory / stocking of
spare parts. Preservation
of spare parts.
16 LUBRICATION Practice draining out -do- Practice of various
Types of lubricants, its old grease and oils, problems on friction and
properties and use in refilling oil dashpots on inclined plane
lifts. and grease cups. Surface.
Importance of Lubrication on car
lubrication. gate, cam Bellows,
Lubrication during buffer, rope, guide
installation and rail etc.
periodical lubrication.
Disadvantage of
improper lubrication.
17 - TESTING OF LIFT Servicing of lifts Drawing of SIMPLE MACHINES:
21 Effect of defective power - Check main supply, drum drive Determination of
supply, i.e. single Switches, fuses and arrangement, efficiency of simple
phasing, loose contact, contacts. rope drive machines like winch,
improper voltage etc. - Examine & adjust all arrangement pulley blocks &
Effect of wrong brush moving contacts of the external geared Compound axles.
bedding and positioning. controller, arrangement. Expl. of Factor of
Efficiency of braking -Tightening Simple third safety and types of
system. connections and secure angle projection. Stresses.
Different types of wires. sectioning. Calculation of torque on
bearings used in lift. - Check motor A.C. motor, efficiency
Their specification and connections brush Of a machine.
properties. position, air gap,
Gear, worm and worm bearing etc.
wheel, function of gears - Check brake shoe,
used in lift. magnetic coil, oil in
Function of various parts magnet case, dash pot
of governor. adjustment etc.
Types of spring function - Check oil level at
& use. Concept of wear worm gear, replace oil
and tear. if necessary.
System of leveling and - Check shaft bearing,
alignment. drum, drive sheave for
Shaft and shaft coupling. excessive play &
Function of emergency proper lubrication.
cut out in Trip system. - Careful examination
Necessity of mechanical of safety governor for
interlocks. proper operating
Importance of regular condition and
cleaning, dusting up and Lubrication.
lubrication. - Carefull examination
Importance of recording of all ropes for any
parameters and other damage and broken
theories related to lift wire and proper
services. lubrication.
- Examine main &
counter weights, guide
rail for lubrication and
efficient functioning of
brackets and rail clips.
- Check car shoes for
wear& tear.
- Check buffers and its
Lubricants.
- Carefully examine
safetyDevices.
- Check tripping rod
for its Setting (set
even)
- Check all moving
parts of Safety devices
for its function, free
movements.
- Check leveling for
car Platform.
- Check emergency
opening of door and
other emergency
Safety devices.
- Check movement of
Traveling cables for
foul.
- Examine top and
bottom final shaft way
limit switches for
proper operation.
- Check other limit
switches for their
proper operation.
- Renew contacts or
replace limit switches
if required.
- Examine safety plank
switch under car
platform
- Examine door
contacts and gate
contacts, adjusting and
renewing parts where
necessary.
- Examine emergency
cut out Switches for
door and gate
Contacts.
- Examine light & fan
switches and fixture in
the car for proper
operation.
- Clean top and inside
car, and also bottom.
- Examine lift pit for
 accumulation of water,
garbage if any. - Clean
governor, machine,
controller and other
parts.
- Check machine room
for proper cleanliness
(free from oil, grease,
dirt, rubbish)
- Check proper
functioning
of relays, timers,
signaling system,
alarming system,
indications, electrical
interlocks etc.
- Check effective
operation of logic
control system and
rectify defects.
- Prepare servicing
report.
Record operational
state and
recommendation if
any.

22 - Explanation and function Familiarization with Drawing of -DO-

24 of Auto rescue device ARD operating system various parts as
(ARD) and connection to lift mentioned in
system Theory.

25 Revision
26 Examination

LIST OF TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS FOR THE TRADE OF

LIFT MECHANIC
(For a batch of 16 Trainees + one Instructor)
A : Tool Kit
Sl.No. Items Quantity
1 Rule wooden 4 fold 60 mm 17 nos.
2 Scriber 150 mm x 4 mm (Knurled centre position) 17 nos.
3 Pincer 150 mm 17 nos.
4 Pliers insulated 150 mm 17 nos.
5 Screw driver 150 mm 17 nos.
6 Punch center 150 mm 17 nos.
7 Knife double bladed electrician 17 nos.
8 Hammer, cross pein 115 grams with handle 17 nos.
9 Electrician connector, screw driver 100 mm insulated handle thin stem 17 nos.
 10 Electrician testing pencil/ neon Tester 17 nos.
11 Heavy duty screw driver 200 mm 17 nos.
12 Electrician screw driver 250 mm thin stem insulated handle 17 nos.
13 Rule steel 300 mm 17 nos.
14 Saw tenon 250 mm 17 nos.
15 Hammer ball pein 0.75 kg. With handle 17 nos.
16 Firmer chisel wood 12 mm 17 nos.
17 Plier side cutting 150 mm 17 nos.
18 Wire stripper 150 mm 17 nos.

B : Shop Tools, Instruments & Outfit:

Sl.No. Description of Items Quantity

1 Spanner 150 mm adjustable 15 degree as cly-burns 2 nos.
2 Ladder 2 nos.
3 Chisel cold flat 12 mm x 200 mm 2 nos.
4 Allen key 1 Set
5 Oil can 0.12 litre 2 nos.
6 Grease gun 1 no.
7 Bench grinder motorized 1 no.
8 Rawl plug tool and bit 2 sets
9 Pulley puller 1 no.
10 Bearing puller 1 no.
11 Multi meter 0 to 1000 M Ohms 2.5 to 5000 volt 1 no.
12 Ammeter 1 MA to 500 MA 1 no.
13 Ammeter 0 to 1 amp. D.C. 1 no.
14 Tong tester (Clipon meter) 1 no.
15 Stop watch 1 no.
16 Taco-meter or revolution counter with stop watch 1 no.
17 Scissors blade 150 mm 1 no.
18 Crimping tool 1 set
19 Screw driver 100 mm 4 nos.
20 Chisel cold flat 12 mm 4 nos.
21 Mallet hard wood 0.50 kg. 4 nos.
22 Hammer exactor type 0.40 kg. With handle 3 nos.
23 Hacksaw frame 200 mm, 300 mm adjustable 4 nos.(2 each)
24 Try Square 150 mm blade 4 nos.
25 Divider 150 mm, outside & inside caliper 3 each
26 Pliers flat nose 100 mm 4 nos.
27 Pliers round nose 100 mm 4 nos.
28 Pliers 150 mm 4 nos.
29 Tweezers 100 mm 4 nos.
30 Snip straight 150 mm 2 nos.
31 Fuse Puller 1 no.
32 Spanner D.E. W/W standard set 2 nos.
33 Drill hand brace 0 to 100 mm 2 nos.
34 Drill S.S. Twist block 3 mm, 5mm, 6 mm set of 3 4 nos.
35 Plane, smoothing cutters, 50 mm 4 nos.
36 Gauge, wire imperial 1 no.
37 File flat 200 mm 2nd cut 3 nos.
38 File half round 200 mm 2nd cut 2 nos.
39 File half round 200 mm-smooth 2 nos.
40 File round 200 mm 2nd cut 2 nos.
41 File round 100 mm 2nd cut 2 nos.
42 File flat 150 rough 2 nos.
43 File flat 250 mm smooth 2 nos.
44 File flat 250 mm rough 2 nos.
45 File flat 250 mm bastard 2 nos.
46 Rasp, half round 200 bastard 2 nos.
47 Iron, soldering 40 watt & 25 W 3 each
48 A.C. voltmeter M.I. 0-500 V 1 no.
49 A.C. Ammeter M.I. 0-25 A 1 no.
50 A.C. Ammeter M.I. 0-5 A 1 no.
51 Megger 500 volts 1 no.
52 Vice, table jaw 100 mm 2 nos.
53 Lockers with 3 drawers (Standard size) 2 nos.
54 Bench working 2.5 x 1.20 x 0.75 meters 4 nos.
55 Almirah 2.5 x 1.20 x 0.50 meter 2 nos.
56 Phillips screw driver 8 3 nos.
57 Two cell flash light (Torch) 4 nos.
58 Spin light socket wrench set 1 no.
59 Adjustable wrench 6 3 nos.
60 2 ton chain fall 1 no.
61 ½ ton puller 1 no.
62 10 ton hydraulic jack 1 no.
63 Slings 3 nos.
64 Wire rope cutter 1 no.
65 Thrust nut wrench 3 nos.
66 Pulley block with poly propylene rope, 20 mm dia. (synthetic) 1 no.
67 Fall arrest personnel safety belt 4 nos.
68 Industrial hard hat 4 nos.
69 Industrial safety shoe (different size) 4 nos.
70 Lifeline rope, nylon-braided cord, made from high tenacity multifilament 2 nos.
yarn for 13 mm dia.
71 Working plank 10” x 1.5” 2 nos.
72 Rail alignment gauge 1 nos.
73 Plumb bob 2 nos.
74 Safety net 1 no.
75 Hand lamp 2 nos.
76 Door simulator set (car door, landing door and door drive unit) 1 set (for 2 unit)
77 Sprit level 1 no.
78 First Aid box 1 no.
79 I.C. puller tool 2 nos.
80 Instructor’s table 1 no.
81 Instructor’s chair 2 nos.
82 Fire extinguisher 2 nos.
83 Fire buckets 4 nos.
 84 Metal rack 180 x 150 x 45 cm 4 nos.
85 Wire stripper 20 cm 1 no.
86 Pipe cutter to cut pipes up to 5 cm dia 1 no.
87 Cut out, reverse current, over load voltage relays 1 each
88 Starters for 3-phase, 400 V, 50 cycles, 2 to 5 H.P. A.C. motors 1 no.
(a) Auto transformer type starter 1
(b) Star delta starter with manual, Semi-auto & Automatic 1 no.
(c) Direct on line starter 1 no.
89 Motor A.C. series type 230 V, 50 cycles,1/4 HP with starter and switch 1 no.

C : Machinery & Equipment :

Sl.No. Description of Machinery & Equipment Quantity

01 Drill machine hand 0 to 6 mm capacity 2 nos.
02 Electric drill machine portable 6 mm capacity 1 no.
03 Electrical machine trainer 1 per institute
Suitable for demonstrating the construction and functioning of different
types of DC Machines and AC machines (single phase and three phase).
Should be complete with friction brake dynamo meter, instrument panel and
power supply units
04 Scientific calculator 2 nos.
05 Multimeter (analog & digital) 2 nos.(1 each)
06 Motor A.C. squirrel cage, 3 phase 400V, 50 cycle, 2 to 3 H.P. with star 1 no.
delta starter & triple pole switch fuse.
07 Motor A.C. phase wound slip ring type 5 H.P. 400 V 3 phase 50 cycles with 1 no.
starter & switch.
08 Motor A.C. single phase 230 volts. 1 H.P. 50 cycles series type with starter 1 no.
& switch
09 Motor A.C. single phase 230 volt, 50 cycles capacitor type with starter 1 no.
switch 1 HP
10 Motor universal 230 volt, 50 cycles with starter/switch 1 HP 1 no.
11 Current transformer 2 nos.
12 Oscilloscope 1 no.
13 Function Generator 1 no.
14 Stepper motor 1 no.
15 Earth leakage ckt. Breaker 1 no.
16 Thyrister drive 1 H.P. with techogenerator 1 no.
17 Voltage Stabilizer manual and automatic 1 no. each
18 5/8 Passenger lift with all accessories 1 no.

Note: 1. For each unit a trainee tool kit from Sl. No. 1 to 18 of “Tool Kit” and locker is required.
2. If two units are working simultaneously in any shift, additional shop’s General Outfit, item from Sl. No.
1 to 89 of “Shop Tools, Instruments & Machinery” is required for second unit.
4. For each two units in a shift, one set of Machinery & Equipment from Sl. No. 01 to Sl. No.18 are
required.