HOME ELEVATOR SAFETY & EMERGENCIES
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
We all know that living in Florida is wonderful, however, we also live with the threat of hurricanes and major storms which can damage or flood your home.
Taking precautions for home elevator safety as a storm approaches is necessary as it may prevent repair expenses, inconvenience, and personal injury.
the steps you should take to prepare your home elevator in the event of an approaching storm
- Park the elevator at the highest landing with the gate and door fully closed. Water may damage the machinery and passengers can become trapped in the cab during the storm.
- Turn the cab's power switch to the off position.
- Do not use the elevator until the storm passes and full power has been restored to your house.
- If the power has gone out while a passenger is inside, the elevator will immediately come to a stop. At this point, most Southeast Elevators are equipped with a battery backup which will kick in. It will turn the lights on, bring the elevator down one floor, and open the doors. You should then close the gate and door. Turn off the power switch. Do not continue to use your elevator.
With hurricanes, tropical storms or intense rains that may cause flooding, you may be called on to evacuate your home.
In the event of an emergency evacuation:
Park the elevator at the highest landing and turn the cab’s power switch to the off position. Turn the power to the elevator off. There are two power sources, one for the machine and one for the car lights. Turn off the battery backup to prevent the alarm from sounding and the batteries from draining.
Once the storm has passed, do not use the elevator. Check the elevator machine room and all electrical equipment before starting the elevator. Damage could have created unsafe conditions. If water has affected any of these areas or the hoistway and pit, have us inspect the elevator before use. We have trained technicians available to assess the situation and get your elevator running again.
