【Document】Manual Emergency Operation Method for Escalators and Moving Walkways

Scope of application: Emergency operation of escalators and moving walkways

Notes:

A. This appendix is for reference only; all units should develop corresponding emergency rescue methods based on actual conditions;

B. Members of the emergency rescue team should hold the "Special Equipment Operator Certificate" issued by the competent authority for special equipment;

C. At least 2 rescue personnel are required;

D. Emergency rescue equipment and tools: elevator landing door keys, common hardware tools, traction rope clamps, manual hoists, wire rope slings and wire rope clamps, wrenches, sledgehammers, pry bars, etc.

E. Ensure your own safety while carrying out the rescue.

1. Operation Procedure:

1.1 Cut off the main power supply of the escalator or moving walkway;

1.2 Confirm that there are no unrelated personnel or other debris within the full travel range of the escalator;

1.3 Confirm that maintenance personnel are on guard at the upper (lower) entrance of the escalator and that safety warning signs have been placed. It is strictly forbidden for other personnel to board (or exit) the escalator or moving walkway;

1.4 Confirm the direction in which the escalator or moving walkway needs to run for the rescue operation;

1.5 Open the upper (lower) machine room cover plate and place it in a safe location;

1.6 Install the hand-cranking wheel (except for fixed cranking wheels);

1.7 One maintenance personnel opens the brake, while another compares the cranking direction mark on the escalator cranking wheel with the direction the elevator needs to run for the rescue operation, and slowly turns the hand-cranking wheel to move the escalator in the required direction until the rescue needs are met or the decision is made to abandon the manual operation method;

1.8 Close the brake device.