TB 111 ELEVATOR DOOR RESCUE PADDLE

Question 1

TB 111 ELEVATOR DOOR RESCUE PADDLE

The Paddle is designed to open any center-opening door from the hallway, whenever the car is disabled in the floor
zone. This device will not work on swinging, slider or two-speed slider door installations.

Answer 1

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Question 2

TB 111 ELEVATOR DOOR RESCUE PADDLE

The main elevator power must be shut off prior to any elevator rescue operation

Answer 2

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Question 3

TB 111 ELEVATOR DOOR RESCUE PADDLE

Padle 3 basic elements

Answer 3

“T” handle

Shaft

Paddle

Question 4

TB 111 ELEVATOR DOOR RESCUE PADDLE

Indications for use:

Car is in the floor zone

Clutch mechanism is located on the car

Car door machinery fails to energize in the floor zone and doesn’t open

Power is hut down and occupants are unable to follow directions to open the door

Answer 4

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Question 5

TB 111 ELEVATOR DOOR RESCUE PADDLE

Insert the Paddle through the center door opening, approximately ___ inches from the bottom of the door.

Answer 5

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Question 6

TB 111 ELEVATOR DOOR RESCUE PADDLE

Rarely, the doors will not open immediately. This occurs if undue pressure has been placed on the hoistway door latch, causing it to bind. The center door opening clearance may be too tight or the tool was inserted too high in the door opening. Continue to apply pressure with the Paddle. If the Paddle is too high, reposition the tool to a lower location in the opening and try again.

If this problem persists, a second rescuer should place the flat palms of both hands, very near the top of each hoistway door segment. While pressing inward against the doors, the rescuer should quickly and sharply push their hands toward the center door opening. This should alleviate the bind momentarily, causing the door to open.

Answer 6

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