Elevator And Escalator Emergencies Flashcards
What 3 types of hydraulic elevators are there
Holed, homeless and ripped hydraulic
Notes:
Maximum travel distance is 60ft
Freight Elevators
Hoist-way doors may incorporate a small window “called a vision page” may provide access to the ____ _____
Door interlock mechanism
Hoist-way doors have a fire rating of ___ hours
2
If a fire is detected in the elevator smoke detection system what will provide smoke and draft control
Smoke curtain
Phase 1 elevators return to the _____ or a terminal floor
Lobby
If a fire helmet is flashing the elevator car smoke detection activation personnel should ____ use the elevator and indicate which phase is the elevator in___
Not
Phase 2
Code requirements for high-rise building more that 120ft include the installation of ________
Fire access service elevators (FSAE)
If the car is movings erratically up and down what are your actions ______
Turn the power off
Note: turn power off for 30-60 to see if system resets
Shutting down and securing power
To ensure that power is off to the elevator what are your actions
Place a padlock of the main line disconnect and tag out
Hoist way door without a keyhole access what are your actions _______
Elevator pick tool
Passenger Removal FYI
If a stalled elevator car platform is positioned within 3 ft above or below the landing level (see Figure 40), personnel should take the following actions:
Confirm mainline disconnect LOTO procedures have been completed.
Block any hoistway opening beneath the car with a ladder or similar object if a gap
exists.
Open the car door.
Enter the car and engage the emergency stop switch (if equipped).
Assist passengers out of the car.
Fires in the Pit Area
If there is a fire in the pit are of the elevator shaft what are your actions
Secure power to all elevators and use a fire extinguisher
Escalator Emergencies
If a limbs or trapped what are your actions
Secure the power
Remove plate of escalator
