Arrangement for replacing elevator suspension ropes and a method

Abstract

An arrangement for replacing an elevator suspension rope comprises an elevator shaft; and an elevator with a car, a hoisting machinery, one or more suspension ropes, and a counterweight; the car and the counterweight being suspended by said one or more ropes which are adapted to be guided over a traction sheave comprised by the machinery for moving the car along the elevator shaft; wherein the car and the counterweight are arranged at any vertical height in the shaft when replacing said one or more ropes. A method for replacing an elevator suspension rope in said arrangement.

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