Readable Fireman’s phase I & II instructions

In the past, I would get an inspectors write up indicating the halos needed to be changed on the Fireman’s phase I & II instructions.  I believe this to be more of a nuisance write up then a legitimate one.  Over the years of sitting in educational events and completing training for first responders[fire departments], I realized the importance of having clearly marked instructions.  After doing fire department training I realized that all fireman are not trained in running cars on fireman’s service, they do not know it by heart and the instructions may be imperative.  If a fireman is in the car he is thinking about getting the elevator to the floor he or she needs to get to so it is important that key switches are marked clearly and instructions are legible.

 [Fireman's service phase II instructions are hard to read on the muntz/bronze back ground]

    [Call cancel button fogged & cracked, phase II switch postion markings are worn away]

What made me think of this is being at a hotel where I had a hard time reading the key switch and instructions.  The deterioration of the markings are most likely from years of using cleaning solution to clean the car station.

Take away – If you are a building owner or an elevator maintenance professional be aware of the FEO instructions and if needed get new instructions and new halos so if there is an emergency the first responders can use the FEO properly quickly.  While hopefully FEO will never need to be used in an emergency, if it is needed time is of the essence and it could be the difference between life and death.

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