Recently, there have been many unfortunate elevator incidents that affect the psychology and endanger the lives and safety of users. This once again rings a wake-up call for everyone when using elevators, especially in high-rise buildings.
This is also an electronic device like any other device. So it can happen at any time. Especially if maintenance or installation activities are not paid attention to, problems may occur more frequently.
In this article, Atvin gives you 3 main causes that can cause elevator problems and how to respond when problems arise suddenly when using the elevator:
1. Response actions when encountering elevator problems for current users
1.1. When the elevator has a sudden power outage.
This is the problem that occurs most often. However, you absolutely do not need to worry. Modern elevators today are equipped with automatic rescue systems. When the elevator suddenly loses power, this system will operate and return the elevator to the nearest floor and open the elevator door for passengers to exit.
During the time the main power source is lost, the lights and ventilation fans still operate normally thanks to the uninterruptible power supply in the elevator.
1.2. When the elevator is stuck
This is where the situation is more complicated. When the elevator had a problem and got stuck between two different floors, the cause was unknown. When encountering this situation, you need to quickly stabilize your mind and stay calm without pushing each other in the cabin to avoid causing danger. Then press the assistance alert button in the cabin so rescuers can save you out.
Absolutely do not arbitrarily pry open or climb to escape without the advice of the elevator rescue team. In addition, you can call the rescue team via the phone number posted on the elevator manual to receive immediate help.
Stay calm when the elevator gets stuck. Stay calm when the elevator gets stuck
1.3. When there is a fire alarm signal
When there is a fire, the rescue department will send out a fire alarm signal. At this time, all elevators will move to the first floor and the doors will not open. Rest assured that when there is an alarm in the elevator and a FIRE message appears, you will always be taken to the first floor of the building.
In case the elevator user is safe, you should now contact the elevator repair unit to get the elevator working well again.
2. Response actions for the rescue team
★ Tools such as flashlights, floor door keys, and instruction manuals should be stored in places that are easy to find. When the elevator has a problem, we can respond as quickly as possible.
★ In a situation where the elevator is stuck, quickly look through the floor door to determine if the cabin floor is less than 0.5m higher than the floor of the floor, then unlock the floor door and elevator cabin door with the key and take the person out. Use outside.
★ If the cabin floor is 0.5m or more higher than the floor level, it is required to move the cabin to the nearest floor to ensure safe rescue work. To bring the cabin back to the floor level, rescue workers need to call the internal phone to reassure the users inside the cabin and notify them to turn off the power. Then turn off the main power circuit breaker and turn the crank on the tractor to bring the cabin back to level. When you see the painted line marked on the load cable, you will know when the cabin has reached the level position.
Above are some notes that Atvin offers to help you have an amount of knowledge to be able to respond anytime, anywhere when the elevator has a problem. You need to focus on choosing a supplier, installing and maintaining good quality and reputable elevators, and at the same time, pay attention to periodic maintenance and repair to detect technical errors early. timely technique.
Carry out periodic elevator maintenance to avoid elevator problems. Perform periodic elevator maintenance to avoid elevator problems.
3. Three causes of elevator problems
3.1. Not cleaning the environment around the home elevator area
There have been many cases of signal wires being broken due to impacts from mice or some other insects. For families who choose an elevator without a machine room, if they do not ensure a well-ventilated environment, there will be an opportunity for rats and cockroaches to live.
In addition, in cases where the elevator cannot close the door or the door does not close completely, it may also be due to some metal objects or stones stuck in the groove, causing the door contact not to touch the controller. At this time, the elevator does not receive a signal and will automatically understand that the elevator is in an unsafe state and cannot operate.
Causes of elevator incidents Causes of elevator incidents
3.2. Effects of weather on home elevators
During the rainy season, it is a fear of many families when water overflowing into the elevator PIT pit can easily occur. The cause may come from heavy rainfall causing flooding, causing water to overflow into the elevator pit. If the rain flow is low but there is still water overflowing, you can consider the case of the PIT pit not being thoroughly waterproofed.
Or under the effects of heat can also cause many problems eh. Overuse of electricity causes power outages and phase reversal, directly affecting elevator operation. Not only that, the heat can cause the governor cable to stretch and affect the travel switch, causing the elevator to stop working.
3.3. Not maintaining the home elevator periodically
Elevator maintenance is the activity of periodically checking elevator equipment to early detect problems and risks hidden in equipment components. Elevator maintenance helps you:
- Ensure long-term stability and increase elevator life
- Ensure technical safety and safety for users as well as technicians performing services
- The best and fastest response time in terms of handling technical problems related to products, and the earliest detection of technical problems
- Reserve replacement equipment, minimizing the cost of replacing elevator equipment components
If you can control the above 3 causes well, you will limit elevator incidents from occurring. But if an elevator problem occurs, how do you handle the problem?
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