During storms and floods, protecting elevators from the weather is crucial to ensure the safety of users and maintain the longevity of the equipment. Benelifts proposes necessary measures to protect elevators during storms. These options are suitable for all types of elevators, from home elevators to those in high-rise buildings, shopping centers...
Cease elevator usage during storms
When encountering heavy rain or thunderstorms, it is best to temporarily cease elevator usage. This is to ensure the safety of users and prevent elevator damage due to dangerous situations such as sudden power outages or lightning strikes. Pausing elevator usage at this time can help mitigate unnecessary risks.
Bring the car to the highest floor and disable the elevator's power
During heavy rain or thunderstorms, users should inspect the entire elevator electrical system to prevent short circuits or equipment damage. Next, bring the elevator to the highest floor and disable the elevator's power switch to prevent flooding or water leaks. Specifically, the elevator car should never be left at the lowest floor, especially essential for buildings with basements. In case of heavy rain, the basement may flood, leading to severe damage to the electrical system and the car.
Inspect the roof drainage system and shelter the machine room
The roof drainage system significantly affects preventing rainwater from entering the machine room and other critical areas of the elevator system. Therefore, regular inspection of the drainage system is essential to ensure efficient and quick rainwater drainage.
Additionally, users must pay attention to the top floor and the machine room area to prevent rainwater from seeping into the machine room. Rainwater adversely affects the machinery in the machine room, reducing the elevator's lifespan and posing dangers to users.
Contact for inspection when elevator is waterlogged
In the event of an elevator being flooded, users must contact the elevator maintenance team to assess and verify the elevator's condition before resuming its use. This ensures absolute safety for users and minimizes damage to the elevator system. Never use the elevator until it has been inspected by specialized technicians.
The strategy to protect elevator systems during storms not only enhances the equipment's quality but also ensures its longevity and safety. Measures such as temporarily reducing elevator usage by half, checking the electrical system, moving the cabin to the highest floor, disabling the elevator's power switch, and sheltering the machine room are all crucial steps to be taken from the outset.
We hope this article from Benelifts has provided you with useful information on handling rainy season challenges for your home elevator system. Take preventive measures and plan ahead to safeguard your elevator, ensuring a safe and stable system in all weather conditions.
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