ThyssenKrupp evolution 200 - User Manual

Elevator Technology
evolution 200
Owner’s manual

Summary

About your new elevator

Safe Riding Practices

Provides tips for safe elevator use, emphasizing prompt entry/exit and avoiding obstructions.

Elevator care

Visual inspection points

Building personnel can inspect car fixtures, sills, and door operation for proper equipment function.

Cleaning and maintenance guidelines

Offers guidance on cleaning elevator surfaces using appropriate solutions to maintain appearance.

Emergency procedures

Firefighters Service mode

Explains the Firefighter's Service mode, activated by detectors or keyswitch for controlled emergency use.

Power failure response

Details the auto-rescue feature for power failures, moving the cab to the nearest landing for passenger exit.

Stalled elevator protocol

Instructs users to call the service provider for stalled elevators and 911 for injuries, advising against self-rescue.

Pre-service call checks

Lists checks for key switches, sills, Fire Service status, and building power before contacting service.

Car keyswitches

Card reader activation keyswitch

Activates and deactivates the card reader unit for access control.

Hospital emergency keyswitch

Used for commandeering the car during a medical emergency.

Inspection keyswitch

Used for inspection mode.

Car & hall fixtures

Hall station and call buttons

Hall station push buttons summon the elevator and indicate calls, while floor buttons illuminate when pressed.

Elevator direction indicators

Hall lanterns and combination indicators show travel direction with arrows and tones.

Door control buttons

Buttons to open or close the elevator doors.

Emergency communication

Alarm button alerts for assistance, ADA phone provides two-way communication.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Maintenance Features
4. Visual Inspection
5. Cleaning
6. Before Calling for Nonemergency Service

This document serves as an owner's manual for the Thyssenkrupp Evolution 200 elevator, providing essential information on its function, usage, and maintenance.

Function Description

The Thyssenkrupp Evolution 200 is an elevator system designed for vertical transportation within buildings. Its primary function is to safely and efficiently move passengers and goods between different floors. The elevator is equipped with various features to ensure reliable operation and passenger safety, including automatic door mechanisms, floor leveling systems, and emergency protocols.

A key safety feature is the "Firefighter's Service mode," which is automatically activated by building smoke detectors or a lobby Fire Service keyswitch. In this mode, all elevator service requests are canceled, the elevator returns to the main floor, its doors open and remain open, granting trained fire/rescue personnel complete control. This ensures that the elevator can be used for emergency response without interference.

In the event of a power failure, the Evolution 200 incorporates an "auto-rescue feature." This system automatically moves the elevator cab to the nearest available landing, where the doors open to allow passengers to exit safely. This prevents passengers from being trapped inside the elevator during a power outage.

The elevator system also includes a comprehensive set of keyswitches for various operational controls, enabling authorized personnel to manage its functions. These include keyswitches for card reader activation, cab lighting and fan control, independent service, door hold open, floor lockout, hospital emergency, emergency light testing, code blue, emergency power, hall call registration, lockout, voice tone, lobby park, door hold, hoistway access, inspection mode, and run/stop functions. These keyswitches provide granular control over the elevator's operation, ensuring it can be adapted to different situations and managed by trained individuals.

Usage Features

The Evolution 200 is designed for user-friendly operation, with clear indicators and controls for passengers and building personnel. Hall stations, typically located on each floor, feature up and down push buttons that illuminate when a call is placed, summoning the elevator. Hall lanterns, often paired with hall stations, use illuminated arrows to indicate the elevator's direction of travel (up or down) and provide auditory cues (one tone for up, two for down). Hall position indicators display the elevator's current location using numbers or letters.

Inside the elevator car, floor buttons allow passengers to select their desired destination. These buttons illuminate when pressed, confirming that a call has been registered. The "OPEN DOOR" button reopens the doors if needed, while the "CLOSE DOOR" button initiates door closure. For emergencies, an "ALARM" button alerts others that assistance is required, and an "ADA hands-free telephone" provides two-way communication from the elevator to an external point, typically outside the hoistway, for further assistance.

The various keyswitches offer specific usage features for authorized personnel:

• Card reader activation keyswitch (L206): Activates/deactivates the card reader unit.
• Light & fan keyswitch (L203): Controls elevator cab lighting and fan.
• Independent service keyswitch (L203): Allows the elevator to operate independently of hall calls, remaining at a floor with doors open until a floor is selected and the "Door Close" button is held. Useful for transporting large goods or groups.
• Door hold open keyswitch (L206): Holds the door in the open position.
• Light keyswitch (L203): Controls elevator cab lighting.
• Two-speed fan keyswitch (L203): Controls fan speed.
• Floor lockout keyswitch (L206): Enables authorized personnel to lock out access to specific floors.
• Hospital emergency keyswitch (L206): Used to commandeer the car during a medical emergency.
• Emergency light test keyswitch (L206): Tests emergency light function.
• Code blue keyswitch (L206): Mounted in the hall station to call the car to a specific floor in an emergency.
• Emergency power keyswitch (L204): Activates single car emergency power.
• Hall call registration keyswitch (L206): Allows authorized personnel to register an up or down hall call.
• Lockout keyswitch (L206): Allows authorized personnel to lock out access to a specific floor.
• Voice tone keyswitch (L206): Turns the voice annunciator on or off.
• Lobby park keyswitch (L206): Brings the car to a designated floor and shuts down car operation.
• Door hold keyswitch (L206): Allows authorized personnel to hold the door open.
• Hoistway access keyswitch (L205): Provides access for inspectors from the hall.
• Inspection keyswitch (L205): Used for inspection mode.
• Hoistway enable keyswitch (L205): Used for inspection mode.
• Run/stop keyswitch (L205): For emergency stop in the hoistway (without alarm bell activation).

Maintenance Features

Proper maintenance is crucial for the longevity and safe operation of the Evolution 200 elevator. The manual emphasizes that while many service tasks require a trained elevator technician, building personnel can perform routine visual inspections and cleaning to ensure optimal performance and appearance.

Visual Inspection:

Building personnel should regularly inspect the car for:

• Malfunctioning lights.
• Damaged flooring or cab fixtures, which should be repaired by appropriately trained individuals.
• Cleanliness of the car sill, as trash in the sill grooves can impede door operation.
• Ease of door operation; any binding or dragging indicates a need for alignment or adjustment by a trained technician.
• Doors being plumb and closing completely.
• Excessive looseness, which is a safety hazard and requires adjustment by a trained technician.

Cleaning:

The manual provides specific cleaning guidelines for different elevator surfaces:

• Powder coating: Clean all surfaces with a soft cloth or soft natural bristle brush and a nonabrasive PH-neutral solution. Avoid strong solvents like thinners, chlorinated hydrocarbons, esters, ketones, or abrasive cleaners.
• Plastic laminate: Routine cleaning with a mild detergent is recommended for fingerprints, smears, and everyday spills. Abrasives or harsh chemicals should not be used.
• Stainless steel: A mild detergent effectively removes fingerprints, smears, and routine spills. Consumer-type glass cleaners and stainless steel cleaners can also be used, but avoid applying them to elevator buttons. Abrasives or harsh chemicals are not recommended.

Important Cleaning Note: When using any cleaning or polishing products, always follow the manufacturer's directions. Alkaline ammonia solvents, hydrocarbon solvents, and halogenated hydrocarbon solvents should never be used on elevator push buttons.

Before Calling for Nonemergency Service:

To save time and money, building personnel should check the following before contacting their elevator service provider for nonemergency issues:

• Ensure all key-operated switches are in the normal operating or "RUN" position.
• Verify that the hoistway sill and cab door sill are free of debris, as foreign objects can prevent proper door operation.
• Confirm the elevator is not on Fire Service Operation.
• Ensure the building has full power from the power company.

The manual also stresses the importance of an ongoing preventative maintenance plan after the warranty expires to ensure optimal and safe elevator performance, prolong equipment life, and reduce unexpected issues. Thyssenkrupp Elevator account representatives can assist in discussing service plans tailored to specific needs. In the rare event of a stalled elevator with passengers inside, personnel are advised not to attempt rescue but to immediately call the elevator service provider. If a passenger is injured or ill, 911 should be called.

ThyssenKrupp evolution 200 Specifications