Services - Elevator Maintenance

• If the doors appear to be closed be sure that the buildings main power supply from FPL is present, then check the meter room for any tripped breakers or blown fuses.

• Check the door sills for any debris that may jam the door from closing or fully opening.

• Be sure that the door protection devices such as mechanical safety edge, electric photo eyes, or an infrared light curtain are not obstructed.

• Check the run/stop switch is in the run position.

• Check that any other operating key switches such as independent service, inspection or access are in the “off” position.

• Vacuum the door track grooves to help prevent debris from jamming the doors.

• Keep the elevator machine room closed and locked and allow only authorized personnel to enter.

• Do not use the elevator machine room for storage.

• Keep the elevator machine room at the correct temperature (between 50°F and 90°F)

• Do not hit or kick elevator call buttons, this will damage the internal components.

• Do not push/pull the elevator doors open or closed, doing so can damage the equipment.
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• If the elevator seems to be operating in an unsafe manner be sure that nobody uses the elevator and report it to your elevator company immediately.

When cleaning in the vicinity of the elevators, when using water, use CAUTION not to allow water to come in contact with any elevator equipment.  The areas of concern are the hall push buttons on the outside or to go under the outer doors of the elevators as this will get on the equipment inside the elevator shaft and will result in damage to the equipment.  Damage from water to the equipment can occur immediately or later, which will result in unnecessary costs to the building.