Basic Escape/Evacuation Rules - Otis Elevator HydroFit Owner's Information Manual

HYDROFIT™ Owner's Information Manual
Manual Rescue Operation is to be used only after all other means to evacuate trapped
passengers have been considered.

Basic Escape/Evacuation Rules

These rules apply in all cases and must be followed with any type of evacuation.
Never attempt an evacuation on your own. Immediately
call an experienced elevator mechanic to the site to perform
an evacuation. Passengers need to be removed as quickly as
possible but never with the risk of injury to the passengers,
building personnel, or mechanics.
A trained elevator mechanic must perform these basic rules, which include:
 Lock out and tag the main line before removing passengers from any
exit (except under normal operation). This rule applies even if there
has been a power failure.
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Do not open the doors unless someone is at the landing to assist the
passengers when they are exiting the elevator.
 Communicate with passengers. Identify yourself and reassure
passengers that they are safe and that steps are being taken to evacuate
them from the car. Ask questions:
o How many passengers are in the car?
o Are any passengers ill, injured, or do any require special
assistance?
o Are the lights on in the elevator car?
o Are the car doors open or closed?
o What were the conditions leading up to the entrapment?
o How long have passengers been trapped?
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Keep passengers informed of the steps being taken throughout the
evacuation process:
o Instruct the passengers to stay away from front door.
o Instruct the passengers not to touch any buttons unless asked to do
so.
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Return the car to normal operation (if possible).
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Ask passengers to:
o Check that the car Emergency Stop Switch is in the "RUN" position.
o Try pushing the door open button.
o Check car doors to make sure they are fully closed.
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