KONE NanoSpace™
Owner’s Manual
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(B) 2016-01-11
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6.5.2 Firefighter elevators (EN 81-72)
Figure 4. Firefighter elevator
In big buildings with many people living or working inside, one or more elevators can serve as
a firefighter elevator. The need for firefighter elevators has been clarified with the local fire
authorities by the builder.
Where firefighter elevators are used, they must comply with the European standard
EN 81-72. The firefighter elevator is primarily intended for passenger use. The firefighter
elevator has additional protection, controls and signals which enable it to be used under the
direct control of the fire service. When in fire service mode, only firemen are allowed to use
the elevator.
1. Fire service mode is activated by the firefighters lift
switch, located in the lobby intended to
be used as the Fire Service Access Level (FSAL). Alternatively, fire service mode can be
set to activate automatically by the fire detection system.
2. The switch is marked with a firefighter lift
pictogram, white symbol on
red background, and it is operated by means of the special
emergency unlocking slot key.
3. In addition to the normal floor level markings in the elevator car, the
FSAL is marked
with a pictogram on or adjacent to the car operating
panel buttons. FSAL indication is the same as shown above, but in a
smaller size.
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