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Assessment of Conditions
š Determine the number of the stalled elevator car
š Ascertain that the mainline disconnect switch is in the “ON” position
š Ascertain that the emergency stop switch is in the “RUN” position
š Try activating the Firefighters’ Service Operation Phase I lobby key switch to “ON” position to recall the elevator car to the main floor – requires use of a fire service key (Key # 2389)
š If this does not work, it will be necessary to determine the position of the elevator and continue with the evacuation procedure IF the elevator car is at or near landing
NOTE: If it is determined that the elevator car is NOT located at or near landing, STOP, an emergency evacuation of car passengers will be attempted by factory trained elevator technicians only.
Evacuation Procedure – Elevator Car at or Near Landing
š Set the mainline disconnect switch for the stalled elevator in the “OFF” position
š Open the elevator exterior door using the door key device to release the door
š Ascertain that the elevator car is within 18” of the loading zone and proceed with the elevator evacuation
NOTE: The university rescue team is trained in the proper evacuation procedure rescue attempt for this position ONLY.
š Communicate to the elevator car passengers
o to stand clear of the door since an attempt will be made to open it
o not to attempt to exit the elevator car if the door is opened
o it will be necessary for a rescue team member to enter the elevator car first before allowing passengers to exit
š Enter the elevator car and set the emergency stop switch in the “STOP” position – requires use of an emergency stop switch key (Key # 2395)
š Assist the passengers in leaving the elevator car, one at a time, instructing each passenger to watch their step
DO NOT attempt to restore power to the stalled elevator. A factory trained elevator technician must perform a function check before restoring power.