What a building can do to prevent elevator shut downs

We see service calls come from buildings when they have new people moving in the building, deliveries and work completed in the building’s units.  Please find a few tips to prevent a elevator service call

 

Use independent service – Independent service is a function on some elevators which allows the user to keep the doors open and allow the user to have full control of the elevator.   This means that no one else can call the elevator or use the elevator unless you have control of the elevator.  This will prevent the doors from being banged up or knocked off the track.  Most buildings require a deposit when they issue the key to the user.  Please note that older elevators systems may not have this option. The independent key switch is located in the car station and should be labeled "independent service" on/off.

 

Vacuum out car and door sills – The car and door sills are the tracks on the bottom of the elevator.  We find that screws, quarters and general debris get stuck in the track and cause the elevator door to bind or not fully close. 

 

Keep track of move in and move outs, deliveries and workers in the building – If buildings keep track of who is using the elevator for heavier duty use they may be careful when using the elevator and not be as careless.

 

If you have any questions or require any additional information you can contact Colley Elevator at 630-766-7230, www.colleyelevator.com or Craigz@colleyelevator.com