Stannah MIDILIFT XLplus - Emergency Releasing Passengers; Lift Lowering Procedure

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EMERGENCY RELEASING PASSENGERS
EMERGENCY RELEASING PASSENGERSEMERGENCY RELEASING PASSENGERS
EMERGENCY RELEASING PASSENGERS
A manually operated hydraulic valve (located on the power pack) permits the platform, even
in the case of total
total total
total power failure, to be lowered in an emergency to the lower level where the
passengers can be evacuated.
Lift Lowering Procedure
Lift Lowering ProcedureLift Lowering Procedure
Lift Lowering Procedure
1. Switch OFF the lift mains electrical supply.
2. Ensure the lift doors are closed and locked.
3. Using the key provided, unlock and remove the lid on
the power pack enclosure to enable access.
4. Locate the RED
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RED manual lowering knob on the manifold
block. This knob can be pulled, pushed or turned to
operate depending on the unit supplied.
5. Inform the trapped passengers within the lift that you
are about to lower the platform and request they
remain clear of the platform edges.
6. Operate the red manual lowering knob to lower the
platform. The platform will stop when the knob is
released. Release the knob when the lift platform is
touching the lower level floor.
7. Replace and lock the power pack enclosure lid.
8. With the lift at floor level, remove the door lock cover.
9. Using the door lock release key, insert the key and turn
90° until the latch releases the door lock.
10. Whilst holding the lock open with the key, manually
open the platform lift door to release the passengers.
11. Once the lift is vacated, leave the platform lift mains
electrical supply switched off, close and lock the
platform lift door and telephone your local service
branch.
12. Ensure and prove that the doors are closed and locked.
RED manual lowering knob
Manually unlocking the
lift door
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FOR USE BY TRAINED A
FOR USE BY TRAINED AFOR USE BY TRAINED A
FOR USE BY TRAINED AND AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY
ND AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLYND AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY
ND AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY
Opening of doors introduces risks. Emergency unlocking should be undertaken only in
exceptional circumstances and by suitably trained and authorised persons. To be used
only in an emergency by trained and authorised persons who have had instructions. It
can dangerous for any other person to attempt this procedure.