Elevator installation

How to install your elevator

Make sure you buy the right elevator

7 steps to implement the elevator

• Request a preview from a specialized elevator company

• Ask the company during the inspection to clarify a set of important points as follows:
• Elevator specifications that suit the place in terms of load “number of people” and speed, according to the nature of the building in terms of consumption
• The best and most suitable place in the building to install the elevator, which meets the required specifications
• Determine the civil works and preparatory works necessary to prepare the site for the installation of the elevator
• Estimated duration of implementation
• Price
  • Request a detailed quote
• You can get previews from a maximum of two or three companies to make a good comparison with the following important points when choosing the companies that carry out the inspection:
• Reputation and history of the company and technical expertise
• Conformity of the company’s products and business to the Egyptian code for elevators
• The company’s ability to implement the required specifications
• Ask companies to submit detailed offers (elevator specifications – spare parts specifications – prices and method of payment – time period for implementation – any other contractual requirements)
  • Select Company
• Compare the companies’ offers and then choose the most appropriate offer in terms of the following important points:
• Achieving the required specifications in terms of load and speed
• Civil and preparatory works required for the installation of the elevator
• Prices and execution period
• Maintenance Services
  • Prepare the site
    • It is necessary to carry out the preparatory work required by the elevator company well, as these works are very important for the installation and operation of the elevator in a safe and safe manner, in addition to not wasting money and time
    • Ask the elevator company to help during the implementation of the administrative and civil works
  • Follow the company’s business
    • Follow-up of the company’s work, starting from the supply of spare parts identical to the contract, through the installation work and even operation, is very important and must be done by specialized people with experience in the field
  • Receive from the company and start operating
    • Receiving the works from the company and carrying out the engineering tests stipulated in the Egyptian code for elevators is very important and must be done by specialized people with experience in the field before operating the elevator
    • Ask the company for warranty and free maintenance period or maintenance contract before operating the elevator
    • Turn on the elevator and in the event of any observation on the performance of the elevator such as frequent malfunctions, unusual sounds and unusual vibrations during movement, inform the company immediately
  • Maintenance contract
    • After the end of the free maintenance period, if any, do not operate the elevator except in the presence of a maintenance contract with a specialized elevator company to carry out periodic maintenance work, meet faults, change spare parts, and permanent and continuous inspection of safety departments and tasks