Elevator Operations

Question 0

What are the two functions of hoist way doors?

Answer 0

Elevator will not function unless the door is closed and locked
Will not open from landing side unless the car is within the landing zone

Question 1

What are electric elevators also know as?

Answer 1

Cable or traction elevators

Question 2

What are the 4 types of hoistway door interlock keys?

Answer 2

Lunar
Quarter moon
Tee shaped
Drop key (most common)

Question 3

Where should the main line disconnect be found?

Answer 3

In the machine room near the entrance

Question 4

What should be the response to an elevator call?

Answer 4

One engine or truck from district and call for assistance if needed.

Question 5

What are the 5 steps to elevator rescue?

Answer 5

Locate the elevator involved
Communicate with occupants
Check the stop switch
Notify an elevator mechanic
Remove electric power

Question 6

Should elevators be used during fire conditions?

Answer 6

Not if the bldg has less than 4 floors. May if bldg has 4 or more floors but only if needed to move equipment or injured occupants.

Question 7

True/False

Exit an elevator atleast one floor below the fire floor.

Answer 7

False, should exit a minimum of 2 floors below the fire floor and use stairs from there.

Question 8

When should you never trust the function of an elevator?

Answer 8

When there is water running down the hoistway.

Question 9

How do you close the doors when in fire service mode?

Answer 9

You just push the button until the door opens/closes all the way. It will not do it on its own as in normal operation.

Question 10

How do you return an elevator to normal operation after having been in fire service mode?

Answer 10

In the car, turn key to off position and remove

In the lobby turn key to bypass until doors close, turn key to off position, wait 3 seconds and remove the key.