TB 111 - Elevator Paddle Flashcards
(15 cards)
The what must be shut off prior to any elevator rescue operation?
Main elevator power
The paddle is designed to open which type of elevator door only from the hallway?
Center-opening
The elevator paddle consists of what 3 basic elements?
T-handle
Shaft
Paddle
When the paddle is turned after inserting into hoistway door, it provides initial what door movement necessary to unlatch the hoistway door?
Car door
The what is defined as an area at or near floor threshold where operation of inner door will open or close outer hoist way door?
“Floor zone”
Where is the clutch mechanism located?
On car door
Where is the door release roller located?
Hoistway door
If what doors opening machinery fails to energize in the floor zone it will not begin to open?
Car doors
The ideal location for an elevator rescue to take place is in what zone?
Floor zone
Moving the car into a floor zone eliminates the danger of what operations?
Open shaft
Elevator cars should not be moved unless communication has been established with who ensuring that they are clear of doors?
Occupants
The paddle should be inserted through the center door opening approximately how many inches from the bottom of the door?
6 inches
When paddle has passed though hoistway door, push in and turn handle how many degrees to right or left?
90 degrees (“T” horizontal)
Doors may not open immediately if undue pressure occurs because paddle was inserted too what?
High
If problem persists and unable to open doors, second rescuer must do what near the top of each hoistway door pressing inward against doors and quickly and sharply push hands toward center door opening?
Flat palms of both hands
