Elevator Rescue Flashcards
Elevator doors should not be opened more than ___ when attepting to loacte a stalled car
6 inches
Elevator incident (code yellow)
No immediate danger and no evidence of injury
Elevator Emergency (code red)
fire endangering passengers and passengers who are sick, ill, or injured
Gearless traction elevators found in buildings ___ or more
20 stories
What type of elevator is likely to be found in a building over 20 stories tall?
Gearless
If one member is using a tool to unlock a hoistway door, where should the other member be to complete the door opening procedure?
At the floor next the door
If passengers are stuck in the elevator, ask them to:
Cycle the stop switch a few times
Push a couple of floor buttons
Push the door open button
Push the car door closed
Stand with backs against elevator wall, away from doors
Inform them they are safe and rescue is in progress
Mechanically preventing elevator car movement by Rescue 1 will be necessary when:
Operating in the hoistway
Moving PTs through narrow openings of 3’ or less
Car is overloaded
Situation is beyond a member’s training
R1 shall be added to the alarm when the car is found to be more than ___ the landing
3’ above/below
The most common key is the
Drop Key (single or double)
What are the indications that confirm power to the elevator has been secured
Position indicator light off
Push button light off
Lights off in the controller (machine room)
What action should be taken after occupant(s) have been safely removed from the stalled elevator car?
Secure the hoistway door
What is a procedure that uses a hook or a specialized elevator tool to reach and unlock a hoistway door
Poling
What raises an elevator INCIDENT to an elevator EMERGENCY?
Danger to the occupants of the stalled elevator
What tools should FFs bring into the elevator machine room?
No tools should be brought into the EMR
