Is My Home Elevator Safe? - Fox Valley Elevator

Part 1: Maintenance Safety Checklist

Can you answer TRUE to ALL of the maintenance safety statements below?

I have hired someone to maintain my elevator to manufacturer recommended factory specifications.*

True
False

My elevator machine room is clutter free, pest free and well lit.*

True
False

My elevator machine room is free from any drips or puddles of any type.*

True
False

There are no apparent electrical hazards in my elevator machine room.*

True
False

The equipment in my elevator machine room is rust free.*

True
False

My elevator levels at the floors accurately.*

True
False

My elevator responds to calls.*

True
False

My elevator cab lights work.*

True
False

My elevator gate is free from defects or broken pieces.*

True
False

My elevator gate is in good working order and condition.*

True
False

All of the visible elevator mounting hardware is securely fastened. For example the handrail and interlock.*

True
False

My elevator is free of any unusual noises.*

True
False

My elevator cab is free from any damage.*

True
False

My elevator hoistway doors have a working latch set.*

True
False

Part 2: Safety Features Checklist

Can you answer TRUE to ALL of the safety feature statements below?

I cannot open any of the hoistway doors unless the elevator is at that floor.*

True
False

If there are any other doors, access panels, windows, or other access points to my elevator hoistway, then my elevator is automatically disabled if any of those are opened.*

True
False

My elevator has the required working phone.*

True
False

My elevator’s alarm bell rings when the alarm button is pressed.*

True
False

My elevator emergency stop button disables the elevator.*

True
False

My elevator runs only with the gate(s) closed and all the hoistway doors closed.*

True
False

If my elevator has a light curtain, my elevator stops when the light curtain is obstructed.*

True
False

Part 3: Installation Safety Checklist

Can you answer TRUE to ALL of the installation safety statements below?

My elevator has been installed and serviced by a factory trained technician.*

True
False

My elevator hoistway is fully enclosed.*

True
False

If my elevator is of the winding drum type, the machine room has a lockable entry door.*

True
False

My elevator gate does not allow me to push a three inch diameter ball through it anywhere within the gate up to a height of 67 inches.*

True
False

My elevator is used for a single family residence.*

True
False

When I stand inside the elevator and open the gate and close the hoistway door, I can measure from the surface of the door to the center of the gate track and that measurement is 5 inches or less.*

True
False

When I stand inside the elevator and open the gate and close the hoistway door, I can measure from the surface of the door to the landing edge and that measurement is 3 inches or less.*

True
False

I know where my Owner’s Manual is located.*

True
False

I and members of my family have read my Owner’s Manual entirely and completely understand its contents.*

True
False

You Did NOT Pass! Your elevator does not pass our safety checklist. Please complete the form below.

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