I'm sure this page is abandoned at this time, but just wanted to let you know, just had one of the hardest elevators rescue in my career, elevator wouldnt reset, door release was broken, like literally nothing worked and ended up using your pole method and worked like a charm. So thx
Ill be honest if I was to get a job like that Id actually bring one of those headlamps that you strap on your head because that would make things millions of times easier because you now got both hands free one to hold on to something and the other for actual operations
I disagree. He’s going to get someone injured. You should not access an elevator cartop without an elevator license. There was no mention of engaging the top of car stop switch and verifying that the top of car stop switch works. What if the car takes off on you? Not a safe situation. This is incredibly dangerous.
@@Manco-gl9ol First of all, the power is off to the elevator. The elevator cannot move without power. Also, he's a firefighter. He has to be able to rescue people from elevators.
Elevator shafts are cool, but they are dangerous so be very careful. Do not attempt to play with them without permission or something because you can get hurt really bad always use caution.
@@elevator_satellite I know it's just a drop key. But it's complicated to open a door with it. In Europe we use the triangle key. Using a triangle key is very easy but still very safe as the keyholes are often so small that only a triangular key will fit.
@@damian-luginbuehl Yes I agree, triangle keys are easier and more universal. Here in my country the triangle key is also standard for hoistway doors...
@@damian-luginbuehl the Westinghouse/Schindler keys seem pretty simple too, they are just the half moon key that can be pushed in and release the lock.
Great demo, I'm not a technician, however I study elevators and I've noticed some don't have the hole on certain floors, it's weird and would problem make it hard on the people who might to open it when there's an emergency.
Whoever is stuck in the elevator has to open the door wide enough in order to depress the release plate on the inner part of the door(s). It does need to be far. 2-3 inches is enough to get your hand and press the release down
If you need this video for information you shouldn’t mess with elevators. IUEC pride. Firefighters wait as long as you can for elevator constructors a) they can usually get people out faster b) cost less damage c) usually they are in area and can be at elevator before or within a minute if you guys.
Yeah, we try to wait but the situation dictates our methods. If there’s someone coding inside, we aren’t gonna wait for a technician/repair person with an unreasonable eta to arrive;we’re going to try and get the doors open, which may include causing damage.
The general public does not need to use or be in possession of elevator door keys , speaking as a retired elevator mechanic state elevator inspector, also a violation of ASME code.
I'm sure this page is abandoned at this time, but just wanted to let you know, just had one of the hardest elevators rescue in my career, elevator wouldnt reset, door release was broken, like literally nothing worked and ended up using your pole method and worked like a charm. So thx
wow that's amazing
Really good instructions, Pal. I couldn't understand how the flexible key works. Thanks for explaining and demonstrating.
Thanks man. Was able to pop our elevator door with a site hanger to retrieve some keys that fell down the shaft.
Ill be honest if I was to get a job like that Id actually bring one of those headlamps that you strap on your head because that would make things millions of times easier because you now got both hands free one to hold on to something and the other for actual operations
Top notch instructor right there
I disagree. He’s going to get someone injured. You should not access an elevator cartop without an elevator license. There was no mention of engaging the top of car stop switch and verifying that the top of car stop switch works. What if the car takes off on you? Not a safe situation. This is incredibly dangerous.
This man is an idiot, a little bit of knowledge can be a dangerous thing, his ignorance is going to get someone hurt
@@Manco-gl9ol First of all, the power is off to the elevator. The elevator cannot move without power. Also, he's a firefighter. He has to be able to rescue people from elevators.
Elevator shafts are cool, but they are dangerous so be very careful. Do not attempt to play with them without permission or something because you can get hurt really bad always use caution.
The most complicated key ever. Great video! I like elevators.
It's just a drop key.
@@elevator_satellite I know it's just a drop key. But it's complicated to open a door with it. In Europe we use the triangle key. Using a triangle key is very easy but still very safe as the keyholes are often so small that only a triangular key will fit.
@@damian-luginbuehl Yes I agree, triangle keys are easier and more universal. Here in my country the triangle key is also standard for hoistway doors...
@@damian-luginbuehl the Westinghouse/Schindler keys seem pretty simple too, they are just the half moon key that can be pushed in and release the lock.
How many floors does that elevator you did the demo on serve Im just curious
sometimes you stick it in and it works perfect
I’ve seen in an elevator shaft before
Great demo, I'm not a technician, however I study elevators and I've noticed some don't have the hole on certain floors, it's weird and would problem make it hard on the people who might to open it when there's an emergency.
Whoever is stuck in the elevator has to open the door wide enough in order to depress the release plate on the inner part of the door(s). It does need to be far. 2-3 inches is enough to get your hand and press the release down
@@SpaceMountainLarry That's true.
Then a really strange flat key is used. It's awkward because you have to guess where to insert it.
@@ex5138 Yeah I've seen those before, it's kind of ridiculous, why not just add a hole on every landing door?
@@Jamestube8439 I know, it would be much quicker and easier with a regular drop key.
How to rescue a person that is in the elevator 🛗
If you need this video for information you shouldn’t mess with elevators. IUEC pride. Firefighters wait as long as you can for elevator constructors a) they can usually get people out faster b) cost less damage c) usually they are in area and can be at elevator before or within a minute if you guys.
Yeah, we try to wait but the situation dictates our methods. If there’s someone coding inside, we aren’t gonna wait for a technician/repair person with an unreasonable eta to arrive;we’re going to try and get the doors open, which may include causing damage.
Some of kones stuff without a exterior hole becomes extremely complicated. I honestly don't blame them for making this video
Or if the door is still powered
a nice how to own a Montgomery Vector
I like Vectors.
@@ex5138 glad u do
The general public does not need to use or be in possession of elevator door keys , speaking as a retired elevator mechanic state elevator inspector, also a violation of ASME code.
911 doesn't show up in time is one reason.
No views?
weird