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Question 1

ELEVATORS - RELEASE OF ENTRAPPED PERSONS
There are two doors, the outer or shaft door, and the inner or car door. The shaft door usually has no power. Generally there are levers connecting the shaft door to the car door and when the car door opens, it also mechanically opens the shaft door.

Answer 1

ELEVATORS - RELEASE OF ENTRAPPED PERSONS
There are two doors, the outer or shaft door, and the inner or car door. The shaft door usually has no power. Generally there are levers connecting the shaft door to the car door and when the car door opens, it also mechanically opens the shaft door.

Question 2

1. Determine the location of the elevator car and the condition of the passengers. Advise the passengers that the Fire Department is on the scene and that steps are being taken to release them.
2. Try to locate the elevator maintenance man or building superintendent. If the cause i5 a blown fuse or other minor electrical breakdown, he may be able to either restore service to the elevator, or by means of the emergency controls in the motor roan, bring the car to the nearest floor landing.

Answer 2

1. Determine the location of the elevator car and the condition of the passengers. Advise the passengers that the Fire Department is on the scene and that steps are being taken to release them.
2. Try to locate the elevator maintenance man or building superintendent. If the cause i5 a blown fuse or other minor electrical breakdown, he may be able to either restore service to the elevator, or by means of the emergency controls in the motor roan, bring the car to the nearest floor landing.

Question 3

3. If the cause is unknown or is not readily corrected, secure or immobilize the car, then release the passengers.
   (a) Shut off the electric power to the stalled car. This will prevent the motor fran running and will cause the brakes to be applied or the hydraulic fluid locked in the system. Station a member to remain at the switch to prevent the power from being turned on. Tag the switch with an ‘ELECTRIC CURRENT CUT OFF” tag.
   (b) Check to make sure that cables are not damaged and that there is tension on the cables. If the cables are damaged or there is slack in the cables, always work above the car. Steps should be taken to secure the car with chains or cables. This should be done with extreme care and with as little disturbance to the car as possible.

Answer 3

3. If the cause is unknown or is not readily corrected, secure or immobilize the car, then release the passengers.
   (a) Shut off the electric power to the stalled car. This will prevent the motor fran running and will cause the brakes to be applied or the hydraulic fluid locked in the system. Station a member to remain at the switch to prevent the power from being turned on. Tag the switch with an ‘ELECTRIC CURRENT CUT OFF” tag.
   (b) Check to make sure that cables are not damaged and that there is tension on the cables. If the cables are damaged or there is slack in the cables, always work above the car. Steps should be taken to secure the car with chains or cables. This should be done with extreme care and with as little disturbance to the car as possible.