Weekly Lift Mechanical Inspection – RLX
This procedure outlines the weekly mechanical inspection of the RLX lift system, including terminals, drive components, brakes, grips, carriers, tension systems, and auxiliary power units. It helps verify safe, reliable operation by identifying abnormal wear, misalignment, leaks, or safety hazards before they impact riders, employees, or lift performance.
Crested Butte - Lift Maintenance
11/25/2025
Weekly Lift Mechanical Inspection – RLX
This procedure outlines the weekly mechanical inspection of the RLX lift system, including terminals, drive components, brakes, grips, carriers, tension systems, and auxiliary power units. It helps verify safe, reliable operation by identifying abnormal wear, misalignment, leaks, or safety hazards before they impact riders, employees, or lift performance.
Drive Terminal Inspections
Service brake inspection
Inspect braking surface and pads
Bullwheel brakes inspection
Inspect braking surface and pads
Gearbox inspection
Visually inspect Gearbox. Check for leaks and housing discoloration
Overall cleanliness of terminal
APU and EPU Startup
Run APU uncoupled for 10 minutes per ANSI weekly startup requirement
10 minutes may be cumulative over the entire week (a few minutes each day is preferred)
Enter APU/EPU Fuel Level
Meter name
Unit
Hour Meter reading for APU
Meter name
Unit
Run EPU uncoupled for 10 minutes per ANSI weekly startup requirement
10 minutes may be cumulative over the entire week (a few minutes each day is preferred)
Hour Meter reading for EPU
Meter name
Unit
Grips, Carriers, Line
Return Terminal inspection
Tension system inspection
Overall cleanliness of terminal
Final Inspection
Final Inspection Procedure - All
Notes:
Are all stations free of any employee or guest safety hazards?
Record asset hour meter reading
Lift hour meter reading should be selected for most situations. If work is performed on an engine or generator, please select the hour meter reading for auxiliary power unit, evacuation power unit, or generator. If you have questions regarding which hour meter reading to select, please contact your supervisor.
Meter name
Unit
if the answer is "> 0 "
Hour Meter Reading
Verify that you have selected the correct meter, and that the hour meter reading is the current value.
Source: Crested Butte - Lift Maintenance (Community Member)