This course covers the essential design and operation of elevators and escalator systems and will address the terminology and functions of the various associated mechanical and electrical components.

Course coverage includes electric elevators, hydraulic elevators for freight and passenger applications, and escalators. Various modes of operation, including both automatic and manual functions as well as various control methods are covered. Emergency evacuation and firefighter service is also reviewed.

Who Should Attend:

This course is designed for persons with little or no elevator and escalator experience, including, but not limited to, those responsible for:

• Facilities design
• Construction management
• Inspections
• Facilities management
• Maintenance administration

Special Features and Requirements:

Receive Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook and the ASME A17.4 Guide for Emergency Evacuation of Passengers from Elevators.

This course is a prerequisite for ASME courses on A17.2: Inspection Techniques for Escalators and Moving Walks

Elevators and Escalators Combo Courses   PD602 - This course is a combination of "Introduction to Elevators and Escalators" (PD100) and "How to Perform Elevator Inspections Using ASME A17.2" (PD102) - Take these courses as a combo and save up to $525.00