ASME A17.4:1999 pdf download GUIDE FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL
drills should be planned to simulate various emergency conditions and should beconducted to determine the effectiveness of the rescue operation and organization.On observation elevators,considerable preplanning may be necessary since condi-tions vary.
ritten instructions on the steps to be taken to effect a rescue should befurnished to all personnel designated and trained to perform rescue duties. Theseinstructions must also be in a location known and accessible to the rescue team,where they can be readily referred to during an evacuation, if necessary.Theseinstructions should include the telephone numbers of persons or organizations tobe contacted for assistance,e.g. elevator maintenance personnel.
SECTION 1.3
EVACUATION PROCEDURES
1.3.1 Communication
Prior to conducting an evacuation, the following steps should be taken.
(a)The responsible personnel in the building should immediately communicatewith the occupants of the elevator car to inform them that:
f1》they are safe;
(2) steps are being taken to evacuate them from the elevator car;f3 they should stand clear of doors since they may be opened;(4) they should refrain from smoking.
(b) ln communicating with the occupants of the elevator car，the followinginformation should be obtained for guidance in making decisions on actions tobe taken in the rescue operation:
f1the number of persons in the elevator car;
f2y whether any of the occupants of the elevator car are ill or injured;3)whether the lights are on in the elevator car;
(4) the location of the elevator car in the hoistway，if known.
The rescue team should verify that these steps have been taken,and while therescue operation is in progress, the occupants of the elevator car should continuallybe kept informed and reassured of their safety.
1.3.2 Assessment of Conditions
lt is recognized that the preferred safe practice in evacuating passengers is tomove the elevator car to a landing level. The procedures outlined herein do notrequire the movement of the elevator car by any means other than normal inspectionor Phase l operation. Movement of the elevator car by any other means shouldonly be attempted under the direct supervision of experienced elevator personnel.Before utilizing any of these procedures,ascertain that the mainline disconnectswitch is in the”ON” position (closed) and that the emergency stop switch, if thecar is so equipped, is in theRUN” position, not in the “STOP” position.
lf the elevator is equipped with firefighters’service operation, try activating thePhase ! lobby key switch to recall the elevator car to the main floor.
lf the elevator car is stalled due to a loss of power to the building, and thebuilding has a standby or emergency power source equipped to operate theelevators, it may be possible to run the elevators by turning the emergency recallswitch in the main floor lobby to the“ON” position. Use the manual elevatorstandby power selection switch, if provided, to bring the elevator cars to the mainfloor， one by one.
lf these methods do not work,determine the position of the elevator car andcontinue with the evacuation procedure that is appropriate:
(a) car at or near landing (see para. 1.3.3);
(b) car within 3 ft (914 mm) of landing isee para. 1.3.4);
(c) car more than 3 ft (914 mm) from landing (see para. 1.3.5).
1.3.3 Procedure With Car at or Near Landing
When an elevator car is located at or near a landing (see Fig. 1.3.3),it may bethat the hoistway door is unlocked,and the hoistway and car doors can be openedby hand. Under these conditions proceed as follows.
(a) Set the mainline disconnect switch for the stalled elevator in the“OFF”position.
(b)Open the doors by hand.
(c)Enter the elevator car and set the emergency stop switch， if the car is soequipped,in the “STOP” position.
(d)Assist the passengers in leaving the elevator car, one at a time. lf the caris not level with the landing,make sure that the passengers do not trip or fallwhile leaving the car.
ASME A17.4:1999 pdf download
