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HYDROFIT™ Owner’s Information Manual
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with passengers helps to alleviate or avert panic. At these times, information
from passengers can be of great assistance to emergency personnel.
Is the interior of the elevator adequately lit?
Check that all light switches are on, all lamps are lit, and all light diffusers are
clean to permit maximum transmission of light.
Only use the elevator for the purposes for which it was designed. The elevator has
been designed to transport passengers and goods within a building, carrying loads
up to the maximum weight indicated inside the elevator car, running at the speed for
a rated traffic condition. Overloading will result in visual and/or audible signals in the
car and further movements will be prevented until the overload condition has
disappeared.
It is extremely important that planned maintenance be recorded with a reputable
maintenance company. Maintenance is necessary to ensure the safe and correct
operation of the equipment. Inspections of the equipment should be carried out in
accordance with local regulations. Any irregularities in the operation or performance
of the elevator should be reported to the elevator maintenance company
immediately. Any alterations or changes to the building that may affect the elevator
should also be discussed with the maintenance company.
The control room and access areas for servicing the elevator equipment should
remain clean and free of debris at all times. For proper operation, the control room
temperature must be between 32° F (0° C) and 104° F (40° C). Areas subject to
excessive heat must have proper ventilation.
The elevator’s two-way voice communication system must be kept in good working
order. This includes the communication line between the car and a rescue service.
State-of-the-art elevator and escalator engineering has developed mechanisms that
greatly reduce the risks to life and property in emergency situations. However,
building personnel still play a vital role in directing occupants to safety, in monitoring
equipment, and in operating controls that initiate emergency routines.
The proper handling of elevators and escalators in an emergency could mean the
difference between life and death. You should ensure that all your building
personnel are familiar with emergency procedures suitable to your building structure
and all of its equipment in the event of accidents, fire, earthquake, or power failure.
Contact your local authorities and fire department for appropriate advice,
inspections, and drills.
Fireman’s Service—SES
Fire service varies based on local code requirements. Contact your local authorities
and fire department for appropriate advice, inspections, and drills.
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